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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1909
Page
1
Lowell Williamson, who went to Lmbler to work on a farm, delayed by rain, cut his foot severely with an axe. Friends describe the axe as a new weapon for his hands. He is expected to recover and return to the fields next fall.
Grim reports from Summerville detail the death of the Bert Olivery family’s third child after a night fire. The two older children survived severe burns, while the girl died between 11 and 12 tonight. Parents, badly burned, mourn the loss as the county offers sympathy. Funeral arrangements are set for 10 o'clock tomorrow at the family home.
Bellingham July 7 The selection of a Cushman successor will be left to the legislature and no writ will be issued now. The Governor arrived with his family and said if the legislature defers the matter he will call an election in November. He believes the public is tired of elections unless necessary.
Washington July 7 Aldrich forecast quick Senate passage of the tariff bill as amendments agreed to by the Senate in committee of the whole were to be grouped and voted on together. The plan aims to expeditethe works with rapid action on the measure.
The international commission in St John New Brunswick today resumed consideration of the St John river boundary disputes.
In Colfax an attempted derailment vanished when a heavy freight electric engine pulled the Spokane Inland line passenger train through Harpole tunnel. A wrecking chain was looped around the outer curve and tunnel entrance but the chain cut and caused only minor damage. Detectives found no trace of the would be wreckers.
Hartford July 7 A hearing will be held here today on the appointment of a permanent receiver for the Leeds and Catlin company of Middletown manufacturers of phonographs and records.
YANKTON North Dakota July 7 Projects for improving the Big Muddy to render it navigable are under discussion at the Missouri River Navigation Congress in session for three days. Omaha will likely host next year’s convention.
The La Grande county fair faces a July 15 deadline to confirm a suitable fairground. A favorable site option is already secured and promoters must clinch the deal by mid July to proceed with this fall’s street fair, signaling a new era in local fair activity.
Flood waters from Grand River and Big Creek inundate Battensburg Mo and nearby towns. Reports say residents drowned or stranded on roofs, with six workers missing at Gallatin and three dead at Pattonsburg. Refugees reach Chillicothe as Trenton becomes isolated. Continued on Page Seven.
Oscar Linebarger a deaf mute from Joseph’s Canyon, misdiagnosed by doctors, fell seriously ill and was taken to a hospital where physicians will treat him. The condition resembles poisoning from a poisonous weed and he traveled with his sister and brother.
A large area along the Mediterranean coast of France was shaken this afternoon by a quake that lasted several seconds. No deaths are reported and the tremor occurred with a heavy rainstorm.
John Shea sails back to engine work after a year as traveling engineer on the O R N He will resume throttle duties with plans for his family to move back from Portland to La Grande and then return there together
Salem July 7 William B King who escaped from the Oregon penitentiary in February 1909 while serving a five year term for a statutory charge in Baker county was arrested in Montana Requisition upon the Governor of Montana for King's return were issued by Governor Benson today.
Thousands of Methodists gathered in Seattle for the eighth international Epworth League convention. About ten thousand attendees filled the Armory as sessions began at two this afternoon and will run for six days.
The Spokane to Baker City Elks special train carried Spokane Baker City and La Grande delegates to Los Angeles en route through La Grande this afternoon. It will return to La Grande tonight to pick up locals and will not have full passengers until Pendleton on the return from Baker City.
The county court meets to consider bids for a 164 foot steel span over the Grande Ronde River at Oro Dell. Bids open tomorrow at 1:30 after a 12 o'clock bidder arrival. court minutes note ongoing approvals.
In Salem on July 7 the cherry fair opens tomorrow with a parade, as sun break follows heavy rain that ruined many cherries. The event is set to become an annual showcase.
Fifty thousand troops were stationed along the railroad between St. Petersburg and Poltava to secure the line for Emperor Nicholas as he travels to attend the 200th anniversary celebration of the Battle of Poltava. Military attaches and many Russian officials accompany the czar.
Council to consider a broad licensing ordinance by City Attorney J F Baker taxing agents and peddlers selling goods through outside firms. Also an improvement district plan to finance street paving on Adams Avenue and Depot Street and a saloon ordinance removing window screens. Auditors report to detail the city’s strong finances.
Lake Naivash reports Roosevelt narrowly escaped a lion attack while trekking with a native gun bearer. A messenger from camp says the hunter grabbed the weapon and killed the beast just as the lion charged, saving Roosevelt’s life.
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