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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1909
Page
1
J D McKennon reports a Wasco landowner Barrett owning 1600 acres east of La Grande will dedicate 1000 acres to the irrigation scheme. The message notes several 500 and 1000 acre subscriptions, urging timely action to avoid higher prices as the ditch project progresses and land values rise. The event coincides with the Idaho land opening, underscoring the venture’s significance.
A hearing was held in the city today on one of the many land contest cases arising from the Wallowa county land opening. The high costs deter many squatters with preference rights from pursuing claims, leaving most entries postponed as contests proceed slowly.
Boise February 8 fifty thousand acres under the west end of the Dwinn Falls irrigation project were drawn today at Gooding amid big crowds. The drawing raises total irrigated land to 620000 acres, the largest irrigation system in the world. Richard Lehman of Pendleton visited the land office.
Grand jury reported six bills ready for court this evening. Joe Williams trial on the charge of argon is set to begin tomorrow morning unless delays occur. Today’s docket includes Sugar Company versus Orton with a swift ending planned to allow Williams to resume proceedings tomorrow.
The Riverside Park association reports steady progress toward a $4,000 goal with donations accumulating from small gifts. A forthcoming Tag Day is planned to boost funds, while new memberships and benefits attract members. $600 is currently in hand from prior efforts, with $216 from the old park fund.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra departed London in the morning for Dover where they boarded a yacht to begin a journey toward Berlin to visit the Kaiser. Paris, Feb. 8.—Catull Mendes, renowned French writer, died today.
In Olympia Washington the wets claim a late surge for the liquor measure as dry factions warn of a coordinated opposition. Reportedly several lawmakers switch stance and the wets vow to defeat all dry backed bills.
An earthquake struck Noto in Syracuse province Italy today forcing residents to flee their homes. People spent the rest of the night outdoors as aftershocks rattled the area.
Salem February 8 Governor Chamberlain was advised that he should attend an extra session of the Senate in Washington on March 4 and will resign. Benson will act as governor.
Island City builders receive a batch of windows today, enabling rapid interior finishing after a delayed arrival. Work resumes on the Pioneer Flouring Mill structure as the carpenters move to apply finishing touches this week, with machinery and further rolling in to start promptly.
Salem reports a setback as the house sends the local option beer bill to the alcohol traffic committee. If the bill passes, voters must choose between hopgrowers and prohibitionists at future elections. The Umatilla Morrow irrigation project funding passes. A mock resolution to abolish the legislature is sent to immigration. Salary bills face Thursday segregation for possible special consideration. Chamberlain sends two veto messages on salaries for Baker City and Curry County officials.
Fireman Martin Sentoy and an unidentified porter died as the northbound Chicage Flyer on the Illinois Central Montreal line derailed near Coldwater Mississippi after striking an open switch. Fifteen passengers were injured seriously and two fatally, with George Matthews the express messenger among the deceased. Officials suspect wreckers as cause. Passengers were thrown into heaps in coaches and cars.
Passengers on the southbound Great Northern train from here faced a narrow escape when a several ton boulder rolled from a rock slide and struck the rear of the mall and express cars near Behome dock. Express Messenger P. B. Perrie was cut about the head and injured.
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