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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
1
In La Grande a cottage near the Geddes store burned at 1 16 am, then the Geddes building caught fire again at 3 am. Losses exceed 1600 with $1500 in the Zuber home and stock damage, while the Geddes store suffered smoke and roof damage amid a close night battle by firefighters.
The Tri-State Bankers Convention opened at Moore Theatre in Seattle with nearly 600 financiers from Washington, Oregon and Idaho. It marked the first joint session since 1905, featuring J F Allen of New York City delivering the afternoon address. F L Meyers of La Grande National Bank attends as La Grande’s sole representative.
I W Hornbeck was arrested in Baker City on non support charges. He appeared before Justice Angus Stewart but the hearing was postponed due to the district attorney being at Union. Hornbeck previously served a year for a similar offense and was paroled after paying support. The next hearing is set for tomorrow at ten o clock.
Two freight cars derailed on the Tatra East line near Durkee early this morning causing mainline disruption for hours. No injuries were reported. Wrecker from La Grande cleared the mess after laborious work. No. 11 and No. 7 passenger trains swapped positions with adjusted times.
Controller issues call for statements of condition from all national banks as of close of business June 23.
The Irrigation board awaits Engineer C T Darley’s return to continue canal line location on the north side of the river after a map detailing past work was forwarded. The Observer will publish speeches from the Commercial Club banquet including Dr S W Seemann and President Collier to inform those who missed the event.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs W H Briges of Starkey on Wednesday June 23 1909.
La Grande adopts a new city charter with authorities in the east reviewing the proceedings. Officials followed instructions closely and the old charter remains a fallback if defects emerge, though unlikely.
Senator Bailey denounced the free raw material doctrine in a Senate speech on June 24. He called the policy unjust and undemocratic and urged treating trusts as criminal by prosecuting their organizers. He also claimed tariff adjustments would be needed and said he would sue to dissolve the steel trust if Attorney General.
Salem reports delegates will travel to Burns Oregon for the Oregon Idaho Development Congress meeting on July 1 2 and 3. Weiser and Northern Idaho groups push for a railroad extension to the Coeur d Alene mining district with two days of Coos Bay railroad talks and a Fourth of July celebration on the final day.
A speaker extols the church as the greatest institution shaping civilization. He argues that progress and attractive communities depend on high regard for the church and invites support and cooperation from the audience for church efforts in the Grande Ronde Valley. The talk frames missionaries as essential for safety, family welfare, government security, and regional development.
The Shawmut car, second from New York to Seattle, reached the exposition at 5 33 this morning after a grueling trek through the Snopual mie pass in the Cascades. Driver P A Petting and Mechanic R H Mes Bor retired to a hotel after a 2 days 16 hours 33 minutes run. Ford car No 1 is believed to be third and may cross the line this afternoon.
In Olympia on June 24 insurgent House members caucused to push a bill to repeal laws from the last session and modify the anti cigarette measure amid talk of curtailing assembly business. They claim victors’ actions in the speakership opened room for further legislation and await a legislative committee’s investigation.
Word arrived of the drowning of four men in the Columbia river on Tuesday afternoon when a ferry boat sank. Bert and Rich Webber, two farmers, two hired men, and twenty head of horses were lost. Wives of the farmers watched the tragedy from the bank.
William Jennings Bryan Jr and Helen Berger of Milwaukee wed in Grand Lake on June 24 in a simple ceremony. The couple announced their plans for a future together as relatives and friends attended the service.
Seven homestead entries and one additional entry were filed today plus two timber and stone claims. Filers include William Hireh Baker City and John Kalogeropulos Holdman Ore with others from Holdman, Pullman, Copperfield, Weatherby and Alicel.
A noon derailment at Union Junction led to a Greek group clashing with a La Grande freight crew. Twenty one Greeks faced assault charges after a melee that left dishes broken and fists flying. Agent Shaw arrested the Greeks. Justice Maxwell released them to await district attorney proceedings in Union.
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