26 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1910
Page
1
In Washington on March 26 the Ballinger Pinchot investigation committee decides Ballinger won’t testify until his attorneys authorize it. Brandeis plans to finish presenting the case today as calls for Ballinger to appear grow louder. The hearing nears a pivotal moment with expectations Ballinger will testify early next week.
The hearing proceeds with John T. Steel of the Morgan Guggenheimer syndicate testifying after committee members end debate on witness treatment. Steel asserts he sought permission to testify due to press claims of large payments to Cunningham claimants and presents an expense ledger showing only $1000 paid in this matter.
The March 26 report from Bluefields notes the Paducah returning from Greytown after investigating vessel seizures. The judge weighs whether to reconvene the grand jury and the term ends soon with Chand ler and Laudermilk cases upcoming. Prosecutor Ivanoe has nine witnesses ready for the Wisdom case.
Washington March 36 officials announce a mutual tariff settlement favorable to both nations. Secretary Knox issues a statement confirming an amicable understanding and an agreement reached, easing the long running tariff negotiations.
In Geneva on March 26 a rare hand worked timepiece changed hands for 525000 dollars. J. P. Morgan bought the watch from Herr Margels of Berlin, marking the transfer of a highly valued antique.
Real estate agents report a burst of deals in Ualos County in March, a period normally dull, surprising local boosters and dealers with heightened activity across many small property transactions.
March 26 report says the 200 acre Matt Mitchell place near Cove was sold to Seattle buyers for 25000 dollars cash down. The property will be divided into ten acre tracts with zero acres planted to choice apples.
Real estate activity surges in Union County as March closes with numerous sales in Summerville Cove Imbler Bern La Grande and Union. Local firms led by La Grande Investment Company McKennon Phy Roberts C J Black and Van Duyn report multiple deals including Ezra Campbell home sale and a 40 acre apple land purchase by Nunn Fruit Company of Utah.
A fragment notes the property change hands and mentions Covea Brid and the J Black agency as the seller’s intermediary. The text hints at a sale completed through that agency.
More home seekers from Independence Kansas Meek H E Moore and wife J M Thompson Earnest Bucky and wife of Independence visit to search for land and suitable locality. They toured Blan and will return to inspect offerings in the valley. If they settle they will move others from their old home and take a La Grande Investment company tour across the country toward La Grande.
J T Sanford, a noted Cove district fruit grower, starts building a seven room bungalow this week at his place about a mile above the city. Carpenter Al Daniela oversees the construction.
General Gordon of Texas says he has recruited 8000 men in New Orleans to assist Estrada. He claims Fw Agents of Madriz threaten to block the sailing of Gordon's men.
A Reno Red Cross sanatorium fire endangered patients until Matron Mott and Nurse Alice Hopkins evacuated and controlled the blaze. The upper floor burned and property loss was about 10000 dollars.
Mayor Meyers convenes a special council meeting this evening to consider three bids for construction of a tech reservoir and a pest house. The gathering will also discuss amending the recently enacted near beer ordinance.
Soldiers set a deadline and threaten to shoot anyone crossing it as tourists press to view the eruption. Witnesses describe a dangerous night with crowds lying close to lava and ash.
In Mount Etna disruptions ease with reduced lava flow and subsiding internal fires. Flames illuminate the night as rifts vent lava and ash, while authorities set a danger line to curb reckless tourists rushing near the crater. Soldiers rescue several individuals overcome by fumes and ash.
Enterprise business leaders and the Commercial Club are canvassing downtown to raise subscriptions for a professional baseball team this summer. They project a four club Class D league with Boise, Baker City, La Grande, and Enterprise, contingent on Inland Empire support.
The notice touts quality toilet articles and fragrance lines with affordable prices. It highlights Fine Perfumes Toilet Waters Talcum powders brushes and related items as offering best grades within reach for shoppers seeking value.
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