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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1909
Page
1
Gruesome train accident claims the life of popular La Grande conductor John P Donnelly near Kamela as his freight engine pulled away. Brakeman Ortmoond witnessed his fall and bystander reports indicate instant death with no screams. Local coroner to inspect remains and hold funeral rites as sorrow blankets the city.
News from La Grande describes a severe train accident in which an unnamed man sustained fatal head injuries and mutilations to an arm and leg. Passersby gathered around the inert body as authorities notify the widow, Mrs Donnelly, who learns the sorrowful details while shopping downtown.
February 5 reports from La Grande National and United States National banks reveal a combined banking activity of 1 280 572 dollars. One institution exceeded 1 000 000 dollars in business with an approximate 86 000 dollar rise since the previous report. A newly opened bank less than a month old also notes substantial sums on hand.
The La Grande circuit case follows the trial of Joe Williams, charged with arson for burning the Pinte Andross residence on Fourth Street. District Attorney outlined proof including sightings near the Buehler home, threats, and a fire under the house, with Mrs Buehler testifying to prior prowling and suspicious movements by Williams.
L Oldenberg takes contract to manage a 20 000 acre orchard venture in Bandin Oregon. The Lee Bowder Co plans to plant Bruit trees across 20 000 acres, subdividing into 5 and 10 acre tracts for market. Oldenberg, headed to the coast, will supervise planting and care under a four year agreement.
A fragment reports Francis J. Henes, a graft prosecutor, in a nervous condition and described as near mental distress. The text is garbled with illegible phrases making full details unclear.
Salem reports indicate the house committee favored one normal school at Monmouth and proposed abolishing Ashland and Weston schools, with debate lasting about an hour. The bill was sent to Ways and Means to craft a plan maintaining all three schools. Governor Chamberlain vetoed three salary bills for county officials. In the senate, Abrahams's drastic Sunday law bill was indefinitely postponed by an 18 to 1 vote.
Oregon will mark the state's h0th anniversary with a February 15 event in Salem. The celebration is managed by the legislative assembly and the Oregon Historical Society. Committees are chaired by M. A. Miller and J. L. Carter, with Frederick V. Holman as president of the Oregon Historical Society Assistance acknowledges receipt of the invitation.
Spokane residents praise Captain Hil for lecture series on diving. Three talks drew larger crowds each time, with many expressing enjoyment and desire to learn more about ocean wonders. Reverend Be. M. AOL from Pastor Jefferson Street, Spokane, endorses the speaker.
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