This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1909
Page
8
Judge Knowles denies the motion for a new suit in the Warren case. Palmer Lomber Co and the Geatlrnot of the Vlefersé are involved as parties. Night sessions are planned for the remainder of the court.
The carnival plan directs profits to be split between the park fund and the celebration fund. It aims to ensure broad participation by social organizations while maintaining management oversight and broad access to the event.
A representative from the company staying in La Grande seeks permission to use streets freely for an upcoming public occasion. The firm lists a 200-person capacity and stresses clean, well-maintained attractions. Action is anticipated after definite steps are taken.
Next week opens with renewed vigor as the Park association adds new members weekly. A soliciting committee plans campaigns to recruit at least one season of activity for each year. A September harvest festival is planned in La Cininde with girls branded as the harvest feature. The list includes George Cochran and many others.
A historic Ontario strike continues as crews drill a gas well to depths near 230 feet with strong investment flowing into property development. The project has already committed about 20,000 to advance the enterprise, signaling ongoing efforts by local interests to expand energy output.
Former Supreme Court figure M W Coffey was found guilty of accepting four thousand eighty dollars from United Railroads to influence a vote in favor of an overhead trolley plan. The case centers on a bribery scheme linked to transit expansion.
A stockholders meeting is set for March 2 at John L Rand’s offices to cancel a 350000 dollar mortgage and bond the railroad for 2000000 to fund vast schemes outlined by promoters. The plan proposes extending powder river to snake river, creating outlets north of Robbinette, and tapping timber country for a major transportation project.
Berlin announces that Roosevelt will stay several weeks in the German capital as a guest of the German Kaiser, marking a significant diplomatic visit. The schedule and exact dates are not yet disclosed.
The article reports chaotic debate as the option bill stalls. leaders and factions shift positions amid planned ratification efforts. Major figures like Falconer, Roasenbeapt, Spekone, Pathan, and Give dew are cited, signaling intensified pressure to finalize the treaty despite opposition.
The senate committee on foreign relations filed a favorable report on the Canadian fisheries treaty. It notes a new audit system and monthly bill presentation, with payments not ordered until the mid-month council session.
A city council meeting this evening will tackle the issue of bills owed by the city. Officials seek to resolve outstanding debts and address financial obligations built up over time.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.