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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1909
Page
8
In Union on July 19 a Huntington team defeated Union 6 to 5 in a fast baseball game. Umpire Ferguson was ill and made several questionable calls, but neither side gained a decisive edge. Batteries: Union Sheets Mulvyahill Huntington Spoonmore Mare.
The Hudson river tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey was formally opened today. It cost 70 million dollars and marks a major transportation milestone for the region.
Engineer Darley is expected home tonight with field notes to present to the directors. The proposal seeks to raise the dam by 10 feet increasing the reservoir contour and reclaiming more land. Directors planned the discussion amid Darley’s prolonged stay to assess feasibility and a big meeting is set to deal with important matters.
Jack Gabhart, held on a city charges list, escaped from custody yesterday morning and is now serving 12 days on the streets under Superintendent Matoit.
Thieves broke into the Ed Hall residence on Second Street last Saturday night and carried off several pieces of jewelry. The loss is described as not great, with no other items reported missing.
Mayor M. K. Hall reported his prize Boston terrier named Doc was stolen Saturday night, suspected by Hagenbeck-Wallace show members. A Baker City trip led to recovering the dog with no arrests.
President Taft announced he would visit St. Louis during the first week of November and then proceed to New Orleans, outlining the upcoming travel sequence.
Rae Brackett regained sanity after a street corner shooting in Portland. He told his wife and doctors he has no idea who shot him and that any delirious accusations are false. Mrs Brackett from Walla Walla vouched he did not name Louis Quimby or J M Main. Lost between the Pierce ranch and La Grande a embroidered sofa pillow.
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