03 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1910
Page
1
The lower court’s ruling on the Recorder’s compliance with the charter is upheld. The record shows Ordinance No. 442, Series of 1910 was read and debated on January 12, 1910, with a motion to read the ordinance a third time and place it on final passage carried, and the ordinance read a third time.
In Union County Oregon a writ of review upheld by Circuit Judge Knowles overturns part of the Recorder Cox ruling in Farquharson liquor case. The court voids an order to destroy barrels and cases of liquor while sustaining a conviction under Ordinance 442 of 1910. The matter centers on whether the ordinance passed and recorded by La Grande council met Charter requirements. The decision follows a string of trials and appeals.
In Spokane at the Rescue Home for Children, five infant deaths occur within a week with fifteen others sick. Officials blame impure milk from cows fed poison weeds or adulterants. Milk inspector expects possible arrests.
Chicago reports rail shippers plan a large confrontation after a rate increase filed by the roads. Eastern and Western interests prepare measures to block the rise as a Senate committee orders 100 commodity samples for study. Santa Fe signals workforce cuts of about 2,000 as changes loom.
President Taft wired from the White House to Albany threshermen in session praising the good roads program. He said the effort should advance road building and push Oregon to the front in this work.
About 200 to 300 machinists walk off the job in Tacoma today after shop owners refuse to grant sight hour rules, curtailing overtime and scheduling.
A major civil action has been filed in Oregon court labeled as the largest suit to date. The action centers on claims against Alaa and involves significant financial or property stakes, with court filings setting the stage for a high profile dispute.
A government brief was filed in a suit against the Southern Pacific and Oregon and California railroad challenging 1866 and 1870 grants valued at forty five million dollars. The case concerns title to land between Ashland and Portland and involves railroad circles contending the land was the railroad's own. Continued on page 8.
The note reports Ghina trembling over dangers to Ts peoples in England and a plea for protection of foreigners amid rising tensions.
London report June 3 notes allegations and consulates warn of a potential outbreak feared to exceed the Boer War rising. Missionary societies urge England to intervene to save white lives in China amid threats and open commerce.
Editorial urges Grande Ronde valley residents to support local investment and commerce. It argues buying outside the valley weakens the community, warns farmers cannot thrive without towns, and stresses unity across La Grande Union Elgin Imbler for Wallowa county.
Chinese revolutionary leaders warn they cannot protect foreigners when the uprising begins. The Triad secret society has prepared for months to overthrow the Manchu dynasty and open China to commerce and reform. In Tokio Shusui Sotoku, alleged anarchist leader, is arrested with others plotting assassinations of Marquis Katsura and cabinet members. Several women are also jailed for bomb making.
Governor Hughes calls an extraordinary term of the supreme court to investigate corruption in Schenectady County. Thirty seven indictments against nineteen individuals include supervisors ex supervisors contractors and plumbers. Seventeen defendants are in custody.
Governor Gillette, after branding the Johnson Jeffries prize fight as a fake, travels near Chicago. He says he is sick of the whole business, triggering a storm of protests from fight fans and varied reactions from sporting writers who will watch the matter closely.
The county clerk issued a marriage license today to Zetta FR Williamson and John C Niederer of Bigin.
Roscoe Doane a druggist at the Hill drug store has moved to Portland for treatment of his age related ailments. The move aims to secure medical care and rest away from his usual duties at the store.
Tens of thousands attend the Union horse show parade as the event showcases the state’s finest horses and riders. Spectators line the streets to view showcases described as the most magnificent portion of the season.
Union greets visitors with banners and electric lights as La Grande and Elgin guests arrive by excursion train. The day showcases a bustling main street, well-dressed horsemanship, and city improvements while Judge delays shift the schedule for the stock judging at the fair grounds.
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