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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1909
Page
1
Missoula reports about 5000 visitors lodging as Flathead lands prepare to open for filing tomorrow. An expected 50,000 will register for the 750000 acre allotment. A government committee will conduct the drawing with Christie Donlan, 12, chosen to draw. Temporary camps and special deputies support registration and takeover operations.
Berlin July 14 Chancellor Von Buelow formally tendered his resignation to the Kaiser. The move clears the path for a successor to the renowned statesman with an era of political reshaping anticipated across the empire.
Dr. von Betham Hollweg is named successor after Buelow resigns in the Kaiser’s presence. Tears mark the moment as the retiring chancellor hands over power. The Kaiser greets him warmly and praises his faithful service. The Emperor arrived from Kiel and holidays in the city. Crowds line the streets to glimpse Von Buelow driving to the palace.
Seattle on July 14 reports Andrew Chilberg the Swedish vice consul travels to St Paul seeking to requisition papers for John Johnson to attend the Swedish day on July 31. Johnson is ill after an appendectomy operation and 56,000 Swedes are expected at the event.
A city committee announced a forthcoming engineer fair highlighting street fair plans. Executives meet soon to finalize street arrangements with Harmony backing every move. Grandy lots 18 are expected to impact layout as organizers hustle to finish details.
TEHERAN July 14. Rebels clash with Royalists in Salonika as Greek and Turkish forces move toward frontiers. Reports say heavy losses on both sides. Greece orders mobilizations after a Turkish frontier order to remove Greeks. Declaration of war expected as unrest grows in the region.
Rival sheepmen from Heppner drive a land office sale to a record by underbidding each other on 40 acres described as poor grazing land. D. O. Justus advertised the tract in McCulogh territory. McCulogh prevailed at $8.25 per acre under the bid in plan. Rains benefit Willamette valley.
President Collier appointed an executive committee to organize the district fair planned for this fall in La Grande. Members include Mac Wood C S Dunn George H Currey William Miller William B Sargent William Ash and J E Reynolds.
Commercial club and Fair Commission back a street fair in La Grande for next fall. The plan targets Grandy and Oak vicinity, block 9 of Grandy addition, with B. W. Grandy offering a liberal deal and local citizens guaranteeing expenses. Committee to confirm site today.
The trial opens in St Helens Oregon over the Dec killing of Robert Livingstone at Goble with the axe alleged as the weapon. Defense contends George T. Murgatroy was at an oyster house at the time and remains a key alibi claim as 40 witnesses are expected. The body was found in a bloodstained Goble cabin.
Reported July 14 describes a hidden passage under the North Trunk sewer that has drawn hundreds of dollars in admissions daily. Workers and relatives entered through the tunnel via a manhole, with other exits near the University Campus. Fraternity members are alleged to have used it.
The W. C. T. U. plans a 2 30 PM gathering at the home of Mrs C B at the corner of Maio and Cedar streets. Four members are urged to be present and punctual.
The grain sack remark was insufficient to cover the topic as the jury spent the rest of the morning session examining the circumstances surrounding the killing before the noon recess.
Ed ward W Lang of Durkee Oregon faced a Weiser perjury case after marrying Leonora Crisp who his in law claimed was underage. He testified he learned she was eighteen after marriage, while the defense argued he was tempted like Adam and acquitted. The trial proceeded with Lang bound over to the district court.
The treasury department has formally accepted the corner property at Alta and Garden streets and the funds for the purchase are now en route to Pendleton.
Lloyds agency reports the Norwegian bark Errol is a total wreck on Middleton reef. The captain, wife and children, and fifteen crew members drowned in the disaster.
A son was born in Baker City on July 11 1909 to Mr and Mrs F L Sheet. The brief item notes the birth as recorded in the local notice column.
The Supreme Court sustains the Union County Circuit Court ruling that vacating a county road near the Palmer mill was improper. Residents faced crossing issues to reach Oro Dell while the mill had piled thousands of feet of lumber for yard use. The case involved Al Good Mrs Proebster Mrs Ry nearson and attorney J W Knowles.
Union July 14 Special Ex mayor Law faced trial for shooting a duck out of season. Witnesses gave weak evidence and a debate over mudhen definitions delayed proceedings. The court dismissed the case for lack of evidence and Law was exonerated. Pratt and Wolfe were fined $5 each for assault and battery.
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