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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1910
Page
1
London reports state the First German Squadron will remain in the North Sea and conduct maneuvers near Heligoland before moving to Wilhelmshaven as a permanent base. Observers view the plan as a step toward potential conflict with England, with Wilhelmshaven named for a lasting station.
Snohomish County Medical Society in Everett announces new fee scale effective tomorrow. Day calls rise to 2.50 with nights at double rates. obstetrical cases set at 25 as rising expenses drive the change.
The Pacific Coast League opened with Portland beating San Francisco 6 to 4 while Vernon lost 0 to Los Angeles 1 and Oakland won 2 to 18 to Sacramento in the opening slate.
About 4000 miners in Palo Pinto Texas walked off the job today protesting March orders and halting mine operations while awaiting formal orders.
Rev George T Ellis purchased the Wm Hamlett property at 2234 Seventh Street and is now domiciled in his new home.
Chaz Chiften, claimed Oklahoma cowboy, confessed to police after arrest in San Jose. Investigators link him to several robberies and the March 18 pistol duel that killed Night Watchman George Whybunch in Santa Clara. The prisoner allegedly betrayed by his sweetheart.
Tax Rickard said no interference would be allowed with the Jeffries Johnson bout to be held in Alameda County. A Oakland church federation sought to halt the fight, but Rickard asserted the law is followed and Emeryville holds the permit. The event is limited to 45 rounds and is not a finish fight as claimed by Oakland supporters.
Naples reports lava from 85 Aetna craters widening down the southern slopes. Soldiers abandon Boretto and Belpasso as lava reaches 100 feet in depth. Catatina celebrates deliverance as church bells ring and authorities say the largest stream is diverted toward the sea.
Southern Pacific reports trains are back on the Lucien cutoff between Salt Lake and the east today after storm damage was repaired. Eastbound service was delayed by heavy Wyoming snows, with March operations returning to normal.
Number seven was run through La Grande as a plub from Huntington today carrying two coaches. The overland train was held up by heavy snow in the Rockles.
Judge Knowles directed a verdict of acquittal for L. D. Loudermilk in a land case tied to W. J. Townley and the Townley homestead. The jury found no criminal intent when Loudermilk filed on the strip near Lake Mheircule, though ownership remains unsettled and land office records are in evidence.
Customs officers seized about 2500 dollars worth of opium hidden in rope and oil barrels aboard the steamer Titian in Vancouver. It was the largest quantity smugglers have attempted to bring into the port.
G. Taylor manager of the Pacific district of the American Express company announces absorption of the Pacific company. A through express train from New York and Chicago to Salt Lake will be introduced soon, reducing running time.
The ringing of church bells opened Thursday as one of the busiest revival days. Personal workers labored and prayer meetings and special sessions were held. many stores closed from three to four so clerks and owners could attend afternoon meetings.
Mareh Alvrechi testified in the Saylor case that she carried a revolver in John Gonden’s pocket the night of the killing. She said she saw the three defendants shortly after the murder and noted blood on Graden’s shirt and Mrs Saylor’s waist.
In a large scale action spanning Illinois to Oklahoma fields four hundred thousand miners are set to strike beginning at midnight. A. J. Moorehead head of the Illinois Coal Operators Association said every Illinois mine will close as adjustment days approach. Half a million union members would be affected as Mine Workers officials prepare to supervise the walkout. President Lewis of the Mine Workers announced a suspension of work in eastern coal fields lasting thirty days.
The suit of H. Childs against Waller for damages due to alleged breach of contract is heard in circuit court. Childs says a moving outfit sold in November 1907 was to be paid in installments now delinquent. Walker argues Childs collected money for work by Waller and that covers what is owed. Both sides are in the city. few witnesses expected, with Col. Ivanhoe and G. H. Cochran for the plaintiff and Jno. Hodgin for the defendant.
Madame Lina Cavalieri sails aboard the Lusitania bound for Europe according to a telegram. She will cable her answer to Robert Winthrop Chanler, the millionaire, regarding his marriage proposal. Chanler awaits an aerogram dated April 16 with the possible yes or no.
Salt Lake March 31 Sixteen children 87 grandchildren 116 great grandchildren and 11 000 friends of John KR Winder attended his funeral today The Mormon church head died affecting the church convention plans with descendents from across the country present for the annual meeting He was a prominent Salt Lake figure known in church and civic circles and had visited La Grande many times.
Proceedings closed after two weeks of trial of W. H. Moore, former president of Oregon Trust and Savings Bank, indicted for accepting deposits knowing the bank was insolvent. District Attorney completed argument and the case was sent to the jury this afternoon.
The Observer reprints the water users contract as the sole topic of the day. The wording is available on another page for readers to review.
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