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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1909
Page
1
Los Angeles February 23 President Ripley of the Santa Fe railroad says the nation’s business future hinges on Taft’s stance toward railways and tariff policy. He claims Roosevelt’s push has left the country in an awaiting mood and warns of oligarchy versus republic as Taft prepares to act.
February 24 report states M J Honey contractor plans to hire four thousand men for summer railroad construction in Alaska. Copper River promoters aim to build 100 miles this season, expanding route to interior and enabling winter train service.
The notice notes the start of a second dispute over a standard OdL rebate. Details are partial, but the document confirms ongoing action and referenced entities remain unnamed due to OCR limits.
The U S Supreme Court rules the Elkins act rebate provisions constitutional and construes against New York & Hudson River Railroad in the sugar rebate cases. The Central fined $18 000 and Traffic Manager Fred L Pomeroy 6 000 for granting rebates to the sugar trust.
A $800,000 damages suit by Ira N. Terrill against President Roosevelt, ex Governor Ferguson, and other officials over alleged false imprisonment in a Kansas penitentiary was dismissed. Terrill, once a populist Oklahoma legislator and one term murder convict, claimed wrongful incarceration resulted from a territorial federal conspiracy. he was freed two years ago.
Today the circuit court devoted most of its session to the Summerville whisky and gambling indictments. Moront Jack was arraigned for selling liquor with bond set at $500. William Donaldson faced eleven indictments for selling liquor and permitting gambling with bond at $1000. Seventeen Summerville residents faced infractions of anti gambling laws, many on multiple counts. Attorneys debated pleas and dismissals, with bonds posted and the judge awaiting tomorrow’s pleas. Maxwell received a two year sentence.
Reverend Ferdinand and Rockwell of Sheridan Park Methodist Church quit the ministry to sell cars saying preaching does not pay enough to support their families. He adds that money drives crime and that lack of money is an evil.
Hoquiam Wash February report from Mo elips describes a seashore resort north of the city swept into the sea by a high tide. A half mile dyke failed allowing the surf to demolish cottages and baths, with a 12 foot high strip of land eroded and many workers left unemployed.
Washington state senate passes woman suffrage 20 to 9 and sends it to the governor for signature. Other measures include police pension bill moving in, Palmer's uniform Accountancy bill clearing house, McMunster's university regents power on streetcar routes, and defeat of a party declaration requirement for challenged voters.
Richard son, Union County representative, returned from the legislature with gains for the county. He secured a $76,000 appropriation for the Union station and a measure allowing the station to keep farm profits, totaling about $2,600 yearly. He supported the Johnson road bill and urged funds for the normal school, while noting a plan to place one good school by popular vote. A proposed eastern Oregon asylum would require a three member commission and a location within five miles of Baker City Union Pendleton or similar.
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