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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1909

Page

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Railroad sale rumors reshape Oregon mainline plans

Portland businessman Robert England and Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co are rumored to have purchased the Union Central Railroad of Oregon operating between Union station Cove and Hot Lake with rights toward Elgin. The move would shift mainline routes via Pyle Canyon to avoid Tellocasst hill, making Union a mainline station instead of a sidetrack town.

Union Central Railroad of Oregon Union Station Union and Cove Union and Hot Lake Elgin Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co Union County Pyle Canyon Union Robert England Independent Road Portland Observer Pyle Telecaset Central

Skirmishing Intensifies in Nicaragua Conflict Near Acoyapa

Reports from Provisional headquarters near Acoyapa describe several skirmishes and minor engagements as Estrada forces push toward the administration army. The administration army falls back with skirmishers, and hundreds are said to have been killed in bloody clashes.

Bluefields Acoyapa Mena Estrada Administration

Hog Butcher Slaughters Large Porker in County

A hog butcher named M. C. Davis killed a hog Monday that dressed 110 pounds. The porker was nearly three years old and weighed 510 pounds on foot. At eight and a half cents per pound it would have been worth about 45 dollars. Wallowa Sun.

M. C. Davis Wallowa

Benson Aids in Defence in Hermann Trial at Portland

The defense begins with testimonies from Benson Crawford Chief Justice Moore and other Oregon figures praising Hermann. They challenge government witness Meldrum by showing Holstrum’s visits to Mel drum and denying sightings of Mays or Meldrum in the office during Hermann’s discussion about the Blue Mountain reserve.

Portland Jan Hermann Benson F .A. Moore Crawford Oregon Henry Meldrum Charles Holstrum Salem Meldrum Mays L. H.patterson Holmstrum Blue Mountain Reserve

Berger Arrest Foils Theatre Entry Fight in Bellingham

In Bellingham Washington Sam Berger manager of the Jeffries Gotch show was arrested after refusing to admit police officers to a theatre and obstructing them as they attempted to force entry. The incident led to an investigation of more than a dozen officers. The show continued without him.

Bellingham Wash Sam Berger Jeffries-Gotch

Seattle woman becomes editor in chief of University Daily

Miss Helen Ross a 20 year old University of Washington junior temporarily serves as editor in chief of the University Daily during Ror D. Pinkerton's illness at his Tacoma home. She leads a staff of 33 journalism students.

Seattle Helen Ross University of Washington University Daily Ror D. Pinkerton Tacoma Department of Journalism

Fortuna Sinking Off Azores Claims 15 Lives

Lisbon reports the sailing vessel Fortuna wrecked off the Azores with 15 crew lost. Five survivors were rescued after drifting in a small craft as a storm raged. Norther Portugal communications are disrupted by the storm and a heavy death toll is feared.

Lisbon Fortuna Azores Portugal

Dairy Inspector Seeks Daily Milk Delivery Reform in La Grande

Deputy State Food and Dairy Inspector Paul V. Maris reports mixed milk conditions in La Grande. He backs tuberculin testing, warns high sanitation costs, and urges one daily delivery with properly cooled milk from dairies Wheatley and Grout, noting Grout's 53.55 score and tuberculin-tested herd status.

la Grande Paul V. Maris Observer Today Maris Baker City Mr. Wheatley Mr. Grout W. L. Wheatley E. E. Grout E. BE. Grout

Chandler ID in Jail Indictment Grows from Hawley Parker Trials

Reuben Chandler is arrested on a perjury charge stemming from the Hawley and Parker meat larceny case. Indictment arises from their trial, with Chandler facing detention and possible further disposition in Circuit Court. Sheriff Childers located him in Pendleton and brought him to custody.

Hawley- Parker Childers Pendleton Reuben Chandler Hawley Parker Oliver Ranch Chandler the Sherif

Birth Record at Perry for 11-Pound Boy

A baby boy weighing 11 pounds was born Sunday at Perry to Mr and Mrs W A Spickelmire. The birth was recorded as a family notice in the local column.

Perry Sunday Mra. W. A. Spickelmire

QUICK SETTLEMENT FOR COTTAGE FIRE LOSS

Mrs. Zuber secured a full settlement for a cottage fire loss. The settlement came one day before three weeks from the fire, the quickest she has obtained in several fires. The policy was with Oregon Relief, a local company active in the city.

All France Flood Crisis Continues Amid Suffering

Paris citizens endure widespread distress as floods submerge suburbs and thousands face starvation and disease. Officials report 26000 homeless in Paris suburbs and 200000 unemployed while soldiers aid amid evacuations and boat deliveries. The Seine recedes slowly as authorities pledge disinfecting efforts and public works recovery.

Paris Bry Sur Marne Batlet France Alfforteville Gennowiliera St. Lazar Gaumotin Aréries Seine

Chamberlain Asked to Replace Paynter on Ballinger Panel

Senator Paynter resigns from the Ballinger investigation committee. Senator Money, Democratic caucus chair, asks Chamberlain to accept the appointment. Chamberlain is considering and will wire a response today.

Paynter Chamberlain Washington Ballinger Ivestigation Committee Money

Fire destroys First Church of Christ Scientist in Kansas City

A blaze likely started in the boiler room gutted the First Church of Christ Scientist building in Kansas City. The structure, valued at about 150000, sustained near total destruction.

Kansas City First Church of Christ Scientist

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England Union Sta Tion and Cove Wtill Binger Berger Pas Tor Dairyman Fred King Blue Mountain Creamery Co SIT Uation Ballinger Committee Stead Fire Guts Church
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