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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1909
Page
1
The receiver of the defunct Farmers and Traders National Bank will delay dividends until March 19 despite earlier plans for 40 and 45 percent payouts. The comptroller of the currency directed the hold, with anticipated disbursements rescheduled to about March 19 and actual payouts possibly by mid April. Observer advertisers urge readers to support local merchants.
Genial Tom and Advertiser Chapman sponsor the day here ig meeting for tonight. All, irrespective of age or sex, urged to attend. Richardson will not ask for money. Mr. Chipman will go west early this evening.
The Oregon governor F. W. Benson, sworn in at 10:10 this morning, appoints A. Kozer as Insurance Commissioner. Benson also serves as secretary of state and chairs administrative boards. Kozer previously was chief clerk in Benson's office.
The special committee concludes Congressman Cook of Colorado did not violate privileges of debate with his denunciation of President Roosevelt, so the expunging motion will not be adopted.
In Rome on March 1 the pope experienced a heart-related health incident this afternoon. Officials say the attack is not considered serious and the pontiff remains under observation.
Nashville March 1 The defense in the Cooper trial presented evidence over three days arguing the Coopers acted in self defense in the Carmack incident Senator Carmack fired first and Robin Cooper the fatal shot after Carmack was wounded Dr Glasway who performed the autopsy described three wounds including a heart shot and a neck wound.
The report notes a mass meeting proposal urging move of La Grande factory to a Utah site. If selected, the Utah location would guarantee 3000 acres in year one and 5000 in following years, affecting the local plant’s future. Bramwell urged the board with earnest supplication to back the Utah option.
The Nevada rancher and noted turf figure known as Lucky Baldwin died at his Arcadia home after a prolonged illness. Once a prominent horseman since 1878, his estate is valued around 50 million dollars. His first famous horse Lexington won a seven mile race in New Orleans in under 20 minutes. Proposals for shares in the estate are expected to proceed as legal actions follow. The article also notes Baldwin’s early life and travels seeking fortune, including stops in Ogden, Carson City, and San Francisco. Creditors and heirs are anticipated to contest portions of the estate.
Letters to Mayor M K Hall and Councilman J T Williamson outline rapid progress toward finalizing Beaver Creek municipal water project contracts with the Power Company. Bond attorneys faced delays but expect documents to be ready within two weeks. city to receive 14000 dollars upon contract close.
Salem March 1 The condition of S Ralph Bristol a student at Oregon University at Wa vene is reported as improving after he was drenched submerged in ice water in December as punishment for tardiness. Doctors remain unsure of full recovery prospects.
Washington March 1. A rare gathering at the White House discusses the reply made public by Speaker Cannon. The editors comment on the event as a symbolic effort by Roosevelt era allies to challenge Cannon and push for new leadership in Congress.
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