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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1909

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Olympia Investigation Committee Chooses Chairman

In Olympia on March 13 Secretary of State Nichol won a lead in organizing the legislatively appointed inquiry into state officials. The committee named Senator T. L. Allen as chairman. members include Fishback Taylor McMasters and Hubbell. They plan to meet March 30 to begin the inquiry and likely probe Nichols and Schively.

Olympia Nichol Today Ing T. L. Allen Allen Fishback Taylor McMasters Hubbell Nichols Schively

Governor signs anti race track bill in Texas

Austin March 12 Governor Campbell signed the anti race track bill which becomes effective within 90 days. The action imposes new restrictions on race track operations pending further regulations.

Austin Texas Campbell

Two Boys Detained After Drinking Incident

Poundmaster Black picked up two school age boys in a state of intoxication. After sleeping off the effects in custody, they were released. The older boy received sound chastisement, the younger was admonished and allowed to return to school. Both said they drank too much hard cider and had not been given commercial liquor.

Poundmaster Black Faulk

Spokane Scandal Aired Secretly In Court Probe

Spokane contends a grand Jury inquiry into the Root Gordon scandal has no verbatim notes and no stenographer permitted in the room. Judge Huneke denies verbatim transcript. Pugh plans appeal to the supreme court. Gordon attorneys seek to prevent testimony from being recorded.

Huneke Pugh Supreme Court Gordons

Cheaper fuel on Pacific coast via new Guggenheim road

The Guggenheim-Morgan syndicate plans a southeastern Alaska railroad from Copper River to Kin es to supply Pacific coast towns with high grade coal. The line promises much lower freight costs and cheaper coal for western consumers. Thomas Bruce plans a visit to New York to see relatives.

Seattle Guggenheim-Morgan Syndicate Alaska Pacific Coast Copper River Cadova Kines Middle West Hust

Two Franchises Issued for Electric Light in Joseph

Joseph March 12 special. The city council granted a franchise to Wallowa Light & Power and proposed another to the Agit company owned by F D McCully. A veto was overturned by a new ordinance, creating two electric light firms with equal footing in a town of under 600.

Josiph Iite Wallowa Valley Electric Light Wallowa Light & Power Company F. D. McCully

City council to pick new mayor after Harper resignation

Los Angeles officials move to elect a new mayor at next Monday's meeting following Mayor Harper Laat's resignation. Controversy over the recall campaign persists with supporters claiming it ended and the council to name Harper's successor for a term through January.

Los Angeles Marc Harper

Giants Center Fielder Seymour Suspended After Fight

Seymour, star center fielder of the New York Giants, was suspended today after a scuffle with Arie Latham atMaciin Texas on March 12. His career with the club was ended by the suspension.

New York Giant Maciin Texas Carreer Seymour New York Giants Arie Latham Ibet

Klein the Messiah barred from exclusion by court ruling

In Tacoma on March 12 the court ruled Klein could not be excluded from the courtroom under the law. He is accused of influencing witnesses with his eyes and the court cannot prevent it. Mies Culbertson, the chief witness, made a similar charge yesterday after fainting on the wand, claiming Klein's grances caused her to forget certain happenings.

Tacoma Klein Mies Culbertson Klein’ Grances

Socialism Talk Slated for Sunday Evening

The upcoming Sunday evening program on socialism by Revi gs W Seemann is expected to draw large audiences and address the great question for both believers and skeptics.

Revi .Gs

Autoist Loser Eyes Woman Injuries In Crash

A car crash yesterday left Mrs J McCowin and two friends injured with serious wounds. Mr Cowin was knocked senseless while the other occupant survived. The incident occurred in a rural road section near Gal. Marca.

Poses Oakland McCowin le Cowin

Record flight lifts dirigible to 32600 feet

German unit led by Pylederichshafen today set a new record for dirigible balloons by climbing to 32600 feet. The ship performed maneuvers described as highly controlled and innovative during the ascent.

Earthquake Shocks Felt in Riverside California Morning

Two distinct shocks were felt at 6 0 this morning in Riverside California as residents reported tremors starting early today. The brief quake incident caused minimal damage and prompted no immediate injuries.

Riverside Cal

California Legislature Near End

Sacramento march 12 report that the state legislature will likely adjourn on March 24. The brief notes the approaching close of the legislative session with little chance of further action before adjournment.

California Sacramento Cal

Salem plum to ripen quickly amid vacant appointive posts

Salem reports a wave of impending vacancies on appointive boards as Governor Benson plans to fill many offices. A key upcoming change is the Inspector position once held by W. i. Lytle of Pendleton, whose term ends March 23.

Salem Benson W. i. Lytle Pendleton Pires

Washington Lumber Business Sees Sawmills Face Cuts

In Seattle on March 12 officials warn western Washington sawmills likely to close or sharply reduce operations to meet local and cargo shipping needs. Retail yard orders have slumped well below expected levels prompting the forecast.

Washington Seattles

Massachusetts to join dry states soon says legislature panel

Boston March 12. The legal affairs committee reported it will introduce a bill to place Massachusetts in the dry column of prohibition states. The notice indicates strong support for statewide prohibition, though the exact provisions and timeline were not specified.

Boston Marc Massachusetts Legal Affairs Committee

Treasury depleted as Cleveland bonds join tax plan

Washington reports a depleted treasury with Grover Cleveland bonds planned to meet government expenses. The Ways and Means Committee may add taxes from the Spanish American War era, aiming to raise 60 to 70 million dollars by special taxation. Taft drafts a tariff message while Ballinger plans Alaska visit and nationwide coal land and homestead investigations.

House Ways and Means Taft Ballinger Interior Alaska United States Sarin

Cooper Jury Instructions Set For Monday

Nashville March 12 The court announced in the Cooper and Shirps case that jurors will receive instructions Monday Attorney Washington spent nine hours yesterday on statements and resumes today in court.

Cooper Jury Nashille Coopers John Shirps Washington Addrom

Prominent Stockman Murdered in Butte Woman-Killed Shooting

Thomas Metxel, a prominent stockman, was shot and killed on his ranch near Butte Montana after a quarrel with his wife. Police report no further details, and the case is under investigation.

Butte Mont Thomas Metxel

Land Sale Report in Hill District Contemplates 720 Acres

Enterprise notes on March 13 that David Allen sold to J. B. L. Haworth a parcel of 720 acres in the hill district. Details on price and terms are incomplete in the OCR fragment.

Enterprise J— David Allen J. BL Haworth The Hill District

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