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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1909
Page
1
In Baker City on May 1 a tall stranger entered the Crabill Hotel bar, demanded change, beat night bartender G. A. Roberts, and seized a bag containing 60 to 900. No arrest yet. police have a suspect with a similar description seen around town while the missing man remains at large.
Salem May 1 Judge Bean's resignation was filed today with Secretary of State Benson. Bean will be sworn in as a Federal judge about Wednesday. He will hold court at Helena, Butte and Great Falls.
The B. M. boys of the Methodist Sunday school held a social at Mr and Mrs John Lottes home last week and a business session at Mrs Fred B Currey's home. They accepted a joint debate invitation with the Presbyterian boys and moved to arrange a track meet.
A report notes Epworth League organizers distributed attractive circular letters to members urging turnout for tomorrow night's special services. Each member received a letter this morning, aiming to boost attendance and fruitage from the outreach.
The concert attracted several hundred attendees. Milas Paley performed the vocal solo, Miss Young played the viola, Mr. Gerk gave the cornet solo, and the entire ensemble received hearty applause for each number.
A large group of La Grande supporters traveled to Union this morning to back the county field meet. Included on the train were George Currey Roy Currey Harold Grady Harold Carey Zoe Frags May Nell Olle Masgee and several autos. Coach Nelson accompanied the group and some students joined late by sneaking onto the train. County Superintendent E E Bragg Professor Mansager and Professor Mickelson also left for Union. Jack Peare departed for Union after dinner.
George Kreiger employs six men at the brick yard and plans to burn several kilns this season. The plant is a steady money distributor, producing two to five million bricks annually with demand across the region. This year Kreiger expects extensive shipments into Baker county.
The Algonquin Tennis Club grounds are prepared for players with tapes and nets installed by club members. Attorneys Dan Shehan and J F Burleigh of Enterprise were seen visiting on their way to Pendleton to attend the supreme court.
San Francisco reports hundreds of fishermen out on May 1 for the opening of the fishing season. Local crews gathered at docks to launch a new period of catches and activity along the bay shoreline.
Chemawa Indian Training School runners faced off against the YMCA of Portland in a 7 mile Salem to Portland relay. Gov. Denson fired the start, Amos Smoker and D Cooper led for Chemawa, with Smoker initially four feet ahead. The Star of Oregon sent a message noting Portland’s hopeful build and Oregon City as a rival in the Northwest race.
A Japanese training squadron led by cruisers Aso and Save Isse sailed through the Golden Gate into San Francisco Bay this morning. The fleet, reported from San Pedro, was escorted by a larger accompanying vessel and faced no notable incidents as it approached the harbor.
County court proposes a 3000 dollar fair association fund to trigger a 7000 dollar county purchase of the fair grounds. The deal would place the deed with the county while the association gains usable grounds, stables, and a poor farm tract of 46 to 60 acres. A 10000 dollar mortgage remains on the property but could be settled with the sale, enabling irrigation and continued fair operation for years. Subscription lists circulate among association leaders as feasibility grows.
A leading fruit expert reports limited damage from frost across the valley. Sweet cherries may keep near full production with improved quality after thinning. sour cherries and pears show minor losses. apples and plums mostly fair. some small areas hit harder, but overall crop near normal size and improved quality.
Word from Elgin states relatives will post the $500.09 bond required by Justice Barnes and, once received by the sheriff, the accused Elmer Christiansen will be released. The case involves an alleged check foi.
No news from friends of Fred Miller who was killed at Hilgard. The county financed and held his burial this afternoon, with no further information about his acquaintances or case.
President Taft announced the tariff bill likely to be signed and delivered to the country by June 1. Senator Aldrich said the completed bill would be submitted to the president for signature before June 1.
Reports from towns across the valley and county indicate a record breaking crowd will attend the carnival ball, signaling strong community turnout and festive activity.
Memphis Alabama reports at least 82 dead and 700 injured after a Thursday night storm. Dozens of towns in the Mississippi valley lie ruined and property losses run into millions as communication slowly returns.
Tacoma Mayor John Linck was arrested after grand jury indictment charging him with failing to enforce the law banning houses of ill fame. The arrest created a sensation in the city.
New photographs arrive from the manufacturer promising up to date, uncannily sharp images for a vaudeville program. The act features bright performances and a variety of acts sure to entertain audiences.
An enthusiastic group of local athletes gathered in La Grande for the track meet. Competitors from Cove and surrounding towns, aided by officials including Prof Mentebyr and Prof Mireelion, contested events across hurdles and sprints, with La Grande featured prominently among the top finishers.
Reports from Roosevelt camp say he intends to stay through May to bag a lion. He spent yesterday tracking a black-maned lion that eluded him while Kermit spent the day shooting gazelles.
Baker City May 1 The suit brought by T Donnelly cashier of the First National Bank acting as trustee seeks 42705.49 dollars plus 500 dollars attorney fees from Sumpter Smelter. Defendants include Oregon Smelting and Refining Co Sumpter Valley Railroad Columbia Gold Mining Co and Adams Gardiner Lumber Co.
Frank Blanchard, operated yesterday, remained delirious through the night and is in critical condition. A miscommunication over the phone led to a hospital notice naming Dr. Upton and Dr. Miller as his physicians instead of Dr. Hubbard and Dr. Lille.
H A Hurlbert, retired civil engineer, spoke at the Idaho Oregon Development Congress in Weiser Idaho on May 1 claiming a Cascade pass exists enabling railroad construction on a one per cent grade from central Oregon to Coos Bay. He said the pass is densely timbered and largely unknown to Harriman.
Rev Dark WHI will preach at the First Baptist Church in the morning and evening hours tomorrow and address the Presbyterian Church at 4 90 in the afternoon. He is expected to be interesting and helpful.
News reached this city by the last night of the death of Mrs Elizabeth Stevenson mother of Dr A B Stevenson at Minchock. Dr Stevenson left La Grande for Hitchuck last Saturday night and was with the family when the mother died.
The Observer reports on ratemaking actions affecting express lines and a Pacific Express Company dispute. The notice mentions prices, offices, and a group decision increasing charges while others resist. The fragment hints at broader implications for "all poles" and regional carriers with potential interline remedies.
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