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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1909
Page
1
In Fruitdale a 160 acre tract known as the McCoy 160 sold for 125 dollars per acre to William Allinson and J. W. Chandler. The deal, described as a stupendous rise in realty values, surpassed nearby sales and reflects a market surge for naked land without improvements.
A tract in Union county without improvements but with valuable water rights sold at the highest price on record. The land includes tap quarters an acre of orchard and a thriving beet crop not included in the sale. C J Black agency arranged the deal as water rights drive demand.
July 9 Tacoma report says Judge Miles Clifford ruled the last legislature's anti cigarette law unconstitutional as an interstate commerce restraint. The decision in State v Snook and Murphy releases defendants and triggers statewide reaction from pill fiends and supporters of reform.
Former Democratic National Committee chairman Tom Taggar testified in Chicago on July 9 in the Ella Gingles lace theft trial. Gingles, the Irish lace maker, is accused of stealing lace from her employer Miss Agnes Barretto. testimony earlier referenced Barretto.
Fragmentary text mentions Aldritch and a claimed adopted course. No clear event date or outcome is readable. Further readable details needed to identify persons, organizations, or location.
Word from the Russell camp says Mrs James Russell is considerably better today after an accident while riding in the hills. She has taken nourishment for the first time since the crash, but it may be several days before he can be brought home.
In San Francisco on July 9, police confront the case of Christian C. Johnsen believed to be John Maidsen. Twenty four women claim to have been married or promised marriage across major cities. The 82 year old suspect, a professed woman hater, remains a puzzle to investigators.
Lane County was awarded the sweepstakes trophy in Salem on July 9, marking a decisive victory over competing teams. The ceremony recognized Lane County’s overall performance and supremacy in the event.
Oregon day at the fair features a bustling Oregon building with thousands passing through. An 11 o'clock program includes Archbishop Alexander Christie, Governor Ben son, and hostesses from 25 counties. A reception and dinner in the New York building follow for clubwomen and wives of Oregon commissioners.
Receiver F C Bramwell reports Oregon land office data showing Baker county holds 495 250 surveyed acres and Union 69 040 unsurveyed lands. The exhaustive table lists totals for surveyed, unsurveyed, and combined lands across Baker Grant Morrow Umatilla Union and Wallowa counties.
County Assessor Rinehart states the property assessment work is practically finished and expects all remaining properties to be assessed by week’s end.
July 8 report notes a large Riverside park cleanup day despite showers. Street car trips to the park carried women and children, with workers offered ice cream from Blue Mountain creamery, coffee, and a planned bonfire after work.
The mangled remains of Levi R. Ledua, Civil War veteran, were found on the Northern Pacific main line. A Yakima county superior court restraining order in his pocket prohibited him from visiting his wife, who is filing for divorce. Police suspect self-inflicted death after heartache. Also notes a deadline tomorrow for discount on electric light bills and unsettled shower rainfall.
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