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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1909
Page
1
The Oregon Senate approved several bills including creating two additional Supreme Court judges and funding staff positions in Pendleton. Democrats Commissioners King and Slater will be appointed. Salary increases were approved for Baker City circuit judge from 9000 to 34000 and for deputy clerks and mentor seats.
George Wade and wife from Summerville visited Friday and Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. F J Holmes left Tuesday for Wallownits for a week on a business trip. Don Meyers of Grand Island Nebraska visited Wednesday and left Thursday for Elgin to start a mill job. The high school grades enjoy vacation while Prof Shorts and wife take exams at La Grande.
May wheat climbed to 1.139 dollars per bushel in Chicago trading, shattering yearly records as bullish sentiment sent prices sharply higher. Traders cited strong demand and steady optimism about harvest prospects despite volatility in the market.
Seattle on February 11 marked a Japanese celebration with no business transacted. The event honors Jim Mu to the first throne of Nippon in Tokio. Visitors from across Japan gathered at the capitol to commemorate the constitutional grant.
In Sacramento February 11 the house shows fatigue over the Johnson anti Japanese bill as President Roosevelt Governor Gillette and Speaker Stanton oppose it. Most members deem the fight too burdensome and the senate also shows little interest in the issue.
The Senate Appropriations Committee may rebuke President Roosevelt for claiming Congress restricted the Secret Service and that it has benefited criminals. A subcommittee will report after further investigation, with plans to continue inquiry. The session also debated anti Japanese legislation, while sources note local fortification plans near Bellingham and Puget Sound.
The star witness in the Negro case faces a gruelling cross examination as he recounts his tale about being puzzled and denies leaving the Howes on the night of the fire. Cross links with Oliver witnesses. case near end tonight.
Joel Williams testified under oath in a much anticipated circuit court arson trial, denying involvement and claiming he left the Zuber house the night of the fire. The case drew a standing room only crowd as both sides presented varying testimonies and circumstantial evidence.
Eigin February 11 Hackett mill at Elgin began work today. The old slaughter house near Hot Lake burned Tuesday night with only trifling loss reported.
A jury heard testimony after a fire near a street in the town. The defense urged acquittal citing insufficient indictment and lack of proof that the defendant was near the blaze. The court denied the motion as witness accounts continued.
William Cooper starts from Valdez with a six dog team to reach Seattle by April 10 for a wager. He traverses 1900 miles of wilderness via British Columbia with no guidance beyond a Canadian telegraph line. Dawson notes John L. Lewis visiting son and a hospital operation in Grande Ronde. Mrs Tastit from Washington joins husband at the U S land office.
Greek laborers hired to rescue passengers on two snowbound trains near Skyburg Minnesota struck after an hour of effort. The trains on the Great Western line had stalled. one headed from Chicago, the other from Kansas City. About 100 Greeks were sent off the trains as the crew demanded better shelter and provisions.
President Roosevelt aboard the Mayflower will sail February 1 to Hampton Roads to review the Atlantic fleet closing its world cruise. The Mayflower will anchor near Bug Light on February 22, the Washington birthday, with a 20 gun salute as the fleet passes in review before the president. He will board ships, dine with officers, and return to Washington at 6 PM.
A special train carrying President Roosevelt and party departed from Washington at noon bound for the Lincoln homestead in Hodginville Kentucky.
Rome reports the czar will visit King Emmanuel at the Quirinal in March. The confirmation comes as officials state the trip is definite and planned for diplomatic talks in Italy.
Chicago February 11 two men recovered from the wreckage of the Wabash railroad freight depot after a blaze last night that caused an estimated loss of 600000. One more body is believed to remain inside the ruins.
Severe storms disrupted Creegs continent traffic causing late departures from the east. The evening train last night entered late and the morning train arrived at 3 o'clock after departing eastbound.
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