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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1909

Page

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Grand jury to hear old man’s deposition in Union case

A deposition by F. P. Lanius the wounded elder in the Union shooting will be read to the grand jury or the jury will visit him for testimony. Clayton Smith and witness Clifford have appeared before the panel, with no verdict likely until Lanius's account is secured. The grand jury plans to finish deliberations by week’s end amid no fresh reports. The Chireuip Court case involves Roy Ta Ollye v Hichenberger and a separate fundle court matter concerns a money settlement.

Union Clayton Smith Chireuip Clrohit Hoewring Acse Roy Ta Ollye Hichenberger Fundle Wax Kh Liser

Buried Days in Messina Ruins Rescue Reaches Survivor

A four man from Messina was pulled from earthquake ruins after volunteers dug through the debris all night. Rescuers heard faint cries and removed him alive though nearly dead from starvation. Doctors report chances of recovery remain good as he is treated.

Naples Messina Rescouers

Bell May Go On Tour From Philadelphia to Portland

Philadelphia February 5 city council finance committee weighs sending the Liberty Bell to the Portland Rose carnival and then to the Seattle exposition. The mayor favors the plan and it likely will proceed.

Philadelphia Portland

House Split Over Option Bill Spurs Washington House Row

Washington state news reports a split in the state house over an option bill. Lawmakers allegedly retaliate with petty maneuvers as session continues with limited progress. Continued on page.

Washington House

Salem Gallows Set to Action Salt to Murder Confession

Walter Montgomery Johnson, condemned for the December 14 murder of Elmer Purdue in Hillsboro, Ore, was hanged at the state penitentiary at 12:40. He admitted guilt, said he acted for money, and spoke against intemperance during a brief address before the execution.

Salem Walter Montgomery Johnson Elmer Purdue Hillsboro Ore State Penitentiary Johnson W. HA Selleck

California House Rejects Reconsideration on Anti Japanese School Bill

California legislators and Governor Gillett clashed over a bill excluding Japanese children from public schools. President Roosevelt condemned the measure as unconstitutional, while the lower house carried the Johnson bill in a late-night session despite appeals for delay.

Johnson Spicker Stanton Tills Phen tRe Ee Gillett Ohmbetts Action Washington Feb Hoosewelt California Roosevelt

University of California President urged to drop inquiry

Berkeley Feb 6 President Wheeler receives a letter from a student who was assaulted last week asking him not to investigate and to drop the case to avoid international trouble.

Berkeley, Cal Wheeler University of California KiXqneko

Czar Demands Cabinet Probe of Officers in Recent Operations

St Petersburg reports the czar has ordered the cabinet to address questions and accusations about government agents' involvement in recent operations. A thorough investigation is promised, with a resolve to bar any interference, as measures press for February 15.

St. Petersburg Cesar Idlay

Senator Clark Improves After Fall Aboard Lu Canis

Former United States Senator Clark of Montana shows marked improvement after a fall aboard the liner Lucania. He remains under observation in London and will stay ashore for a few days before continuing his trip to Peru.

London United States Clark Montana

Crisis in Cabinet reshapes British government

London Feb 5 The Daily Chronicle reports looming resignations will reshuffle high offices including Lloyd George Churchill Morley and Burns as cabinet factions clash over a costly naval program. The Daily Mail says the cabinet crisis is stubborn and could erupt any minute with Asquith and Grey pushing a new program.

London The Daily Chronicle David Lloyd-George Winston Churchill Board of Trade Lord Morley India John Burns Local Government Board Daily Mall Asquith Gray

Lantus Wounded in Union Gun Fight. Condition Critical

Report from Dr Cromwell states Lantus remains in danger after being shot in the breast two and a half inches below the right nipple with the bullet traveling downward and lodging near the spine. The patient is described as still critical but slightly improved, with no surface injuries.

F. P. Lantus Union Dr. Cromwell Lantus

Oregon Lawmakers Debate Bills as Session Winds Down

Salem Feb 5 Speaker McArthur opened the house lampooning members for rapid bill passage as the session nears end. The house approved a general expense resolution and three salary-related bills while the state printer reform and asylum transport measures were deferred. The senate postponed key road and anti Asiatic measures amid a sweeping reform mood and new exclusions targeting Chinese Japanese and Hindus.

Tolwo Joint Committee House Judiciary Committee

OFFICERS ELECTED AT HIGH SCHOOL ELECTION

The high school elected officers this afternoon. Joe King was named president and Marble Green vice president. Henry Heidenreich became secretary, Merrillhilders reporter, Hazel Thelson chorister, Leon Dawson sergeant at arms. The program featured selections by the high school orchestra and chorus along with papers and recitations.

Onda Joe King Marbel Green Henry Heidenreich Merrillhilders Hazel Thelson Leon Dawson Don Wilkes

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