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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
1
Reports from Galveston and Austin describe a second Gulf storm causing severe damage, derailed trains, and many missing or presumed dead. Rescue teams search for bodies after the Bettison pier collapse as communications with Galveston remain cut off and the coast faces widespread destruction.
The nine drowning victims from the Bettison pier disaster were recovered at noon today. Galveston did not suffer from the second storm last night as repair work continues on the Galveston railroad bridge to the mainland.
Royal Ann and Centennial varieties have already shipped from Cove with more carloads ready. Picking progresses swiftly as growers maximize favorable weather and available time to launch the cherry harvest.
North Yakima, Wash July 22 A hotel guest forgot his pants and wallet containing 170 after a bath prompting a humorous note on forgetfulness. Julius Kruttschnitt Harriman railroad chief inspector will visit La Grande tomorrow for a yards and power inspection before touring Joseph, drawing Northwest Harriman officials to the area.
A report notes Volder Harriman's bid to become an ex express king, aiming for a prominence in the transportation press sphere. Details are sketchy but indicate a campaign style push and public interest in the role.
Departure of Wells Fargo SF manager Andrew Christenson prompts reports that Harriman plans a merger with Mexican National and Inter-Oceanic express firms. If true, Wells Fargo would control express operations over vast railroad, stage, inland and ocean routes across Mexico and beyond, spanning thousands of miles and millions in value.
Local officials report Secretary of the Interior Ballinger arriving in Hermiston last evening and not passing through La Grande as planned. A return trip is expected tonight with no confirmed pass through schedule. Separate notes mention hog prices in Portland and a group of railroad officials visiting Oregon, ending with Kruttschnitt to be met at Huntington gateway before heading to La Grande tomorrow.
Oats grown by Charles Playle of Alicel stands five feet five inches high and displays prolific heads. The specimen, a sample from his fields, would grace the exhibits at the A Y P event in a splendid fashion.
In Columbus today a freight train struck a car carriage carrying two women and two children, killing all four occupants. Investigators say the collision occurred in daylight with no immediate details on causes or witnesses.
Three persons drowned in Duluth during a rain storm last night. Property damage in the city and surrounding area is estimated at one and a half million dollars.
Salem and Portland fairs offer misfitting one ticket options for travel. The O R N announces a one and one third date to each fair, yet attendees cannot visit both on a single trip. Commercial club to press officials for valid travel on fair week, hoping to secure excursion rights and convenience for Salem visitors who must choose between routes.
Coast mills face sharp rate cuts on lumber and shingles from Montana to northern markets but no cuts from coast shipping points. Great Northern and Northern Pacific reduce to middle west targets while Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound cuts earlier. Lumbermen warn the plan could devastate coast mills.
Residents note rising temperatures as they dress lightly and express gratitude that the climate differs from other lands, remaining comfortable despite the heat.
Secretary of Interior Ballinger visits Oregon to inspect government reclamation projects. He says the trip will shape future irrigation funding and project push, with potential dismissals for Indian agents and a $135,000,000 appropriation plan for 1910 involving over 13,000 workers.
About 1100 attendees from Union county and nearby communities gathered at Imbler for a pioneer association conclave. Delegates from Big Creek, Union, North Powder, Cove, Summerville, Alliel, Elgin and La Grande attended. Notables included Captain Williams, a participant in the 186? Indian battle, and Uncle Ben Brown, the first white settler of Union county. Continued on page 5.
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