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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1909
Page
1
Farmers expressing desire to secure water rights gathered at Imbler in a spirited meeting. The event drew wide local interest as groups from La Grande planned collective action in support of irrigation access.
Pecuniary inducement offered by George Stoddard L L McKennon J Dol McKennon and C R Beckley to pay $500 each to the man who secures 10000 acres of subscriptions for the irrigation project to be located on the Sandridge Allcel. The mass meeting at Alice today drew 40 to 50 farmers as the first in a dual set of gatherings aims to energize support for water irrigation and spring farming.
Spokane March 21. A grand jury inquiry into the Gordon Root matter resumed this afternoon after the court allowed stenographer notes to be taken under restrictions. The panel decided to continue work despite the court restrictions.
Washington report states President Taft will send Charles P B Magoon to Central America as peace maker at a moment's notice if conditions worsen. Disquieting rumors reach Honduras Nicaragua Costa Rica and El Salvador while ships move in the Pacific near Nicaragua and Magdalena Bay.
William D. Stephens was unanimously chosen by the city council to serve as mayor until March 26 when a recall election will choose a lasting replacement for Mayor Harper. The crowd at City Hall required police to maintain order as Stephens, a 50 year old retired grocer and Republican, accepted the post and urged voters to decide Harper’s fate on recall day.
Salem March 15 legislators opened a special session at 10 30 with all members present. The house and senate heard a governor message urging a short session. A tentative vote was planned on maintaining one two or three state normal schools pending public input. A memorial to Congress asked aid for steamship Panama Pacific trade routes and freight rate relief. Norman school advocates were warned away and the program limited by Senator Bingham.
Officers will lead the La Grande executive and judicial affairs as the city braces for a promising year. Mayor M. K. Hall will head the slate with D. E. Cox as recorder and A. W. Logan as treasurer.
A formal but brief city administration shift is planned tonight. Mayor Hall will retire the old council, announce one new term, and appoint officers including city treasurer and police officials. Recorder Coxe will chair, with J T Williamson to take the vacant council seat and John Sheak elected in the last election to succeed.
Retiring Chief of Police John Walden presents the annual report for La Grande ending March 15, 1909, noting 26 arrests and multiple contagious disease cases including diphtheria, scarlet fever, smallpox, and mumps. Funds deposited into the city treasury and two horses in the pound are listed. Walden resigns as chief as Lou Rayburn is to assume the post.
Washington March 19 insurrectionists claim victory as rules fight narrows power of the speaker. Joseph Cannon reelected speaker with no contest. Clark McDowell chairs the house while Champ Clark wins praise from Democrats. Tariff bill moves after Taft message. McDermott absent from caucus. Continued on page See.
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