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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1909
Page
1
Turbulent weather members sweep Muddlewest with a tornado causing damage and conflicting storm reports. Authorities report at least several injuries and continued monitoring as crews assess impact.
North Dakota faces a cyclone that killed at least nine people and injured many as towns like Minnewaukan Leeds and Niles suffer devastation. A belated report confirms eight dead at Leeds and seven severely injured with thirty houses wrecked. A woman died in Minnewaukan while Leeds reports fatalities and injuries. Heat-related deaths also tally six in Chicago as a heat wave continues.
Citizens, unaccustomed to the heat, swelter as the Bovement thermometer shows 90 degrees at late hour, down from 93 yesterday. Crops flourish and fruit ripens, while farmers benefit from the alfalfa curing conditions.
Standard Oil's tank was moved from the trackside center district to a new site near the Y in La Grande. A cement foundation will support both tanks with a corrugated iron shed to protect them, and cement will be used only for the bases.
Growers are urged to spray to curb a rapid codling moth spread. June prospects look troubled as the pest makes inroads into orchards.
Fruit Inspector Garrit Oldenberg warns that codling moths have attacked orchards in the valley over the past 36 hours. He urges immediate spraying within the next two to three days to limit losses, noting warm weather fuels the pests. Despite the threat, crop prospects remain good and cherries should be market ready in a few weeks.
Assessors expect to finish evaluating all property in Union County this week as deputies complete their workload. The effort concentrates on property values and tax implications for the upcoming period.
George Stoddard is in Wallowa County today on business pertaining to his lumber enterprise.
A dramatic clash unfolds in Salt Lake City as two groups clash over a major issue. Authorities report heightened tensions and widespread protests affecting city streets and local governance amid the dispute.
A Salt Lake City group filed a complaint alleging railroad discrimination in favor of San Francisco and other coast cities. It names Harriman lines Santa Fe Burlington Rio Grande and others as using oppressive tariff practices to blight Utah communities and commerce. The filing accuses the railroads of unique nationwide access to coercive rate making and transportation methods.
Race winner Ford car No 2 took the $2,000 cup at a banquet in the New York State building. Donor M. Robert Guegenhein announced the contest would be annual and the next race would start July 4, 1910. Objections to Ford Car No 2 were overruled and Seattle’s first entrant received the cup.
A warrant is out for Scott Goodall on charges he pushed George Ruby a Portland Telegram carrier boy from a sidewalk this morning. Ruby says he was injured in the fall and sustained serious damage to his clothing. The warrant had not been served by today.
Boise report says William Martin and William Mathews faced the Omaha train robbery case after a preliminary hearing at Twin Falls. The men resisted extradition as federal authorities pursued the matter.
Mrs Cheater P Newlin was elected treasurer of the La Grande Park Commission after a meeting at Mrs W H Bohnenkamp's home. The commission had yesterday purchased a site at the Proebster bridge for park purposes and discussed cleanup plans for the area.
A black horse that has pulled the A. B. laundry wagon for 14 years is off duty today due to a gravel in its foot. It is expected to return to work within a few days and resume the old job.
An automobile bearing Heney and wife Dr Beardsley and Jack McCarty Heney's body guard passed through Drain Oregon at 1115 this morning.
Parade organizers announce a mile long float procession in the city with a focus on visual splendor and themed designs. Fans expected to line the route as teams and sponsors showcase elaborate floats and decorations.
The Congress of Nations parade, July Sth, will stretch over a mile and a half with floats from every lodge business house and fraternal group. It starts at 10 and ends at 11 at the I. D. Tabernacle where representatives from each Nation will sit on the rostrum with three float riders per nation. Local businesses and fraternal orders list their float participants and organizers. Allison's World Renowned Military Brigade will follow the Congress with Will Church and Al Andrews coordinating automobiles.
J G Hoxson of Pleasant Valley travels to La Grande for a day of business.
On June 30 in Olympia the Spokane grand jury will hear 30 charges against Schively the insurance commissioner. The first charge is perjury alleged before the Spokane grand jury after adjournment of the last legislature. The House moves to ensure a thorough state office investigation. A $40 000 appropriation is proposed to fund the probe, in addition to prior funds. Senate compromise has Senator Ruth officially presiding at proceedings.
Fire in San Francisco at midnight consumed eighteen buildings on a street between Fifteenth and Nineteenth. Property valued at $200,000 was destroyed as scores of lodgers fled in night clothes.
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