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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1909
Page
1
A suspect confesses to ten murders in a case where another suspect faced charges. The crime is described as cold blooded with a fatal shooting at an office. Police say a 55-year-old figure was retained as part of the investigation.
James Edward Cunningham told the Call reporter he killed Caroline Brash after a dispute over $2.55 in wages from Gray Brothers. He admitted buying a revolver and making trips to the firm before surrendering to police this morning.
A large timbered Riverside tract bought by the Park Commission ladies is to be cleaned up next Friday. The area features dense vines and shaded nooks with a jungle like feel though described as beautiful by an observer. Public details are limited.
Growers praised for quantity and quality after close analysis shows superior results over others. Researchers highlight consistent yields and strong crop health across tested varieties.
A parade will mark Polish Day on July 1 with societies represented and vehicles decorated with strawberries touring the exposition grounds. Night illuminations will light the grounds and strawberries will be served at the King County building during the day.
A blaze in Cobalt Ontario destroyed the northern part of the town. One person died in the fire and about 3000 residents were left homeless. Details remain scarce as dispatches report the disaster from Boston.
Berlin July 2 Offers of money pour in upon Count Zeppelin after the announcement he will attempt a North Pole flight in an airship. The Count says preparations should be complete by the middle of summer.
Careful analysis of Cove cherry crop shows a hopeful outlook despite late frosts. Quality is excellent with Lamberts and Bings slightly below average in quantity but high in quality. Royal Anns below average in both quantity and quality, while Black Republicans lead in quantity and overall quality remains solid.
Seattle July 2. King County Day at the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition will start with an industrial parade from Pioneer Square through Second Avenue Pike Street Boat Lake to the exposition grounds. The parade will join railway workers at the main gates and feature King County strawberries and decorated floats. Coal miners from the Pacific coast will march with caps.
Rochester July 2. When Jeffries contract ends July 25 he heads to Europe to visit Carlsbad springs before his next bout. It is expected he will post a forfeiture to bind his fight with Johnson prior to departure.
De Lykele Treten a co ed society of 12 high school girls plans a float for the parade. The group uses the name The Lucky Thirteen to reflect their selection and aims for a standout entry in the event.
More than 5,000 workers including unionists and unorganized laborers are idle today following a strike yesterday against United States Steel Corporation. The company is not attempting to hire strikebreakers.
London reports reveal Sir Lesley Probyn was wounded after Indian student Nadar Lal Dhingraj shot and killed Col William Curzon Wylie and Dr Calas Lali eaca at the Imperial Institute reception. Probyn wounded in ensuing scuffle as detectives pursue political intrigue behind the double tragedy.
Salem July 2 Joe Anderson convicted of murder of Harry Logan a railroad engineer near South Portland in 1907 faced death today in a disputed execution plan. A knife hidden in a box top was found in his cell suggesting an attempted cheating of the gallows. Anderson spoke briefly claiming nonconsciousness of the act and life ending with the drop.
A dividend of 4 percent on the preferred stock of the United States Cast Iron Pipe Company was paid today after legal delays since September. The pipe business showed modest gross figures compared with the prior year, with reported totals near $1,978,000 versus about $637,600 previously.
Logan Utah hosts an annual gathering of members tending to the Mormon State's suffering molare. Two men attend as part of the health and welfare focus during the July proceedings.
Ritter of La Grande wins first prize in Class Four earning a silver medal, details imply a competitive event with notable performance from the La Grande entrant.
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