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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1909
Page
1
La Grande enjoyed a festive circus day as Sells Floto trains arrived late but moved smoothly. Parade drew hundreds from town and out of town plus thousands lining streets, with Armour Co banner team hailed as a feature. Small boy attendance and posters heightened the lively scene.
Tomorrow at three o clock the La Grande band meets the barbers in a much anticipated league ball game. Both sides staged solid practice and fans expect lively action and plenty of entertainment for Bug fans and attendees. Lineups list Williams and Mackey for the Band with Bay in center and Hagan at left for the Barbers with Jolly at short and Niles in right field.
The parade impressed crowds as Selle Flote’s touring act with Billy Watts and stock superintendent Geo. Stumpf showcased fat sleek Armour horses. Report praised the Caliope performer and Rag Time’s wide reach, anticipating a packed tent for tonight’s performance after a full afternoon.
Vienna reports E. H. Harriman's health is more serious than usually admitted with doctors anxious. Spinal muscle stiffening causes pain and little improvement in travels. Physicians say relief possible but permanent cure unlikely as Harriman undergoes electrical and cold water treatments. Professor Streumpell travels to Semmering to consult. J. T. Langley attends for O R N & N.
Mayor M. K. Hall announced a special dispensation easing the firecracker ordinance for July 4 and 6 allowing sale and use on those days. Merchants with stock may unload and sell as they anticipated enforcement, while urging extreme care by buyers and parental supervision to avoid disaster. The market is expected to loosen as business resumes and compliance tightens next year.
Police pursue a theory in the Edith Thompson Woodill case that she was killed for refusing blackmail. Detectives believe Robert Emmett Eastman, a missing New York broker who allegedly stole $200,000, killed Emmett Roberts and disposed of Woodill under his bungalow before crime details surfaced.
A person identified as seeking Sigel is accused in a serious case. Details mention Chong Qing and Grande in connection with the investigation. Further particulars are unclear in the fragment, but authorities pursue the case and disclose limited names.
Police describe Leon Sing alias William H Leon also called Chong Sing who shared a room with Elsie Sigel murder suspect. The 30 year old man is described as well dressed with Japanese-looking features and fluent English. Authorities urge rapid apprehension by all agencies.
Competition among local meat dealers for 2000 pounds of meat for the Sells Floto crowd ends with the Grande Ronde Meat Company securing the contract.
Mrs Kinney Smith demonstrates business acumen by marshaling a team and returning her husband to Grande to file a homestead application near Starkey before rivals could act. The land had been previously applied for by Samuel G Buckman but was rejected by the government.
Gustave Vietor, who worked in La Grande for Julius Roesch about four years, died last night at Hot Lake. He was taken to the sanitorium about a week ago, but the disease that caused his death was so far advanced his suffering could only be relieved briefly.
North Powder resident Andrew Lun travels to town today for a Farmers' Union meeting, joining fellow locals for discussions and activities.
A Rush City Minnesota resident Victor, member of the Eagles, remains in limbo as relatives decide whether to ship the body home. Roesch has wired for instructions but has not received a reply by late afternoon.
Olympia June 26 Sensational disclosures expected in Schively impeachment hearings next week. Schively announces he will clear doubts when he confronts the logs of his citizenship. If legislature considers bill flow, sessions may extend for many weeks.
Madison Vic editor La Follette attacks President Taft on tariff policy and his stance toward Aldridge on the proposed income tax in a weekly leader titled Taft's service to Aldrich, issued today.
In San Francisco on June 26 Leach Cross and Dick Hyland weighed in at 138 pounds each. Crasa is the favorite at 9 to 10. A sizable crowd traveled from Union to attend the circus event.
In New York on June 26 Louis Leonami attacked his wife with a butcher knife at their home after a heat wave. He seized the blade from the breakfast table and chased her before neighbors intervened. Leonami is thought to be insane. A separate case saw Francesco Sabatini slash himself with a razor at his home. The heat reportedly caused twelve deaths and fifty prostrations the previous day.
The Hope 10 squad secured second place following a nine day delay caused by an equipment breakdown. Coaches note the setback affected preparation and momentum but players adjusted to regain form. The delayed results reshuffled standings and extended the season’s suspense.
Bird Lewis pilots the Acme car in the New York to Seattle race reaching La Grande after a long detour. The battered machine, loaded with provisions and 6000 pounds net, aims for Summerville then Seattle via Walla Walla. Crew includes Fees Price driving, Jay Sheets mechanic, J A Hemetreet publicity man.
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