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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1909

Page

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Oregon Senate Kills Antijap Bill Amid Warime Caution

In Salem on February 4 the Oregon Senate killed a resolution demanding exclusion of all Asiatics by a 22 to 5 vote. Bailey Coffey Hart Miller of Linn and Schofield voted for full exclusion. The majority said the move was ill timed due to California's tensions. Meanwhile Bingham Sinnott argued against it and Bowerman and McArthur reported urging amicable handling from Washington. A separate coroner's inquest in North Yakima found William P Breeze murdered with a crushed skull after leaving Yakima Gas Co. December 22. police pursue a woman seen with him.

Bailey Coffey Hart Miller Linn Schofield Reso North Yakima. Wash William P. Breeze Yakima Gas Company Breeze

Chicago and Seattle United Coast Extension Finished at St Paul Pass

Workmen completed the Bitter Root tunnel at St Paul pass today marking the coast extension of the Chicago Milwaukee Puget Sound line toward Seattle. The 8700 foot bore connects Chicago with Seattle with electric operation planned for future trains. The piece also notes M L A basketball lineup and local industry activity at Echo.

Milwaukee & Puget Sound Railroad St. Paul Pass St. Paul's Coast Ralla Chicago Seattle Orient Taft Missoula

Irrigation Mass Meeting Planned at Alicel

A much anticipated mass meeting in Alicel aims to bolster Sandridge irrigation plans. La Grande boosters will speak on the Grande Ronde project as farmers seek subscriptions to water rights and expansion of the canal network reaching 15 000 acres on this side of the valley.

Sandridge Aloe Bear la Grande Boosters Sundridge Sandride Sandridge Main Alicel la Grande Barnett Wasco David Eccles

Williams Case Attorneys Called in Major Local Docket

In circuit court the Williams case moves forward as attorneys are summoned after a minor issue delays a speedy trial. Subpoenas and legal papers streamed out as both defense and state marshal a large witness list while Ivanhoe leads the prosecution and Finn defends.

Joe Williams Gore Williams FS. Ivanhoe Ho Finn

Attorney Liovid Co Handles Elgin Business This Afternoon

Attorney Robert Liovid of Elgin appears in court this afternoon on a derise matter, proceeding with routine business and filings as recorded in local court notes.

Robert Liovid Cof Elgin Chine Cortek Derise

Campaigning on Races Forbidden in Legislature

In Olympia the house debated an anti race trick bill with uncertain fate. The senate then advanced a measure on employer liability laws, aiming to curb abuses and define employer responsibility for injuries to workers. The overarching push centers on regulating race related campaigning and strengthening protections for employees.

Olympia Hanson Senate Weston

Royal Welcome in Berlin as Ed ward and Kaiser's Kiss

Berlin reception features King Edward and Kaiser Wilhelm II exchanging warm embraces and cheek kisses upon arrival from London. Queen Alexandra and Empress Augusta Victoria greet the royal party as crowds line Brandenburg Gate and the state coach tour proceeds to the palace, with a 100 gun salute at sunset.

Kaiser Berlin Brandenburg Gate Kirachner

Forest Service stance on tariff not yet decided

Seattle news reports T Kellogg of the forest service says the agency is not advocating removing the tariff on forest products. Details will come after he returns to Washington with the information gathered at a coast lumbermen conference. Bank statements called for by the comptroller. Fighting Bob ridicules war in Milwaukee urging a Pacific fleet precaution.

Seattle United States Forest Service Washington Forest Service Milwaukee Wis Japan Bob” Evans Pacific

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