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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1909

Page

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Benson selects Crater Lake road commission members

Governor Benson names H. D. Norton of Grants Pass Dr. J. M. Keene Jr of Medford H E W Carter Ashland C Jackson publisher of the Portland Journal George T Baldwin and L F Willits of Klamath Falls to plan and push a state road from Idaho to the Pacific. The panel serves without pay and oversees $100000 state $350000 Klamath $50000 Jackson for early construction and permits from federal authorities.

Socemroni Crater Lake Road Commission H. D. Norton Grants Pass J. M. Keene, Jr Medford HE. W. Carter Ashland Jackson The Portland Journal George T. Baldwin L. F. Willits Klamath Falls Klamath County Jackson County Wast Idaho Ocean Commission

Ivanhoe Delivers Commencement Address at Walowa Graduation

F. J. Ivanhoe delivered the commencement address at the eighth grade graduation in Walowa last evening. Miss Edith Bailey of Elgin is visiting the city with Miss Zoe Bragg.

Ivanhoe Eigth Wal- Jowa Edith Bailey Elgin Zoe Bragg

Scotchmen Coming The Scottish Macks At Scenic

The Scottish Macks and Miss Grobe a Glasgow act and dancer are booked for next week at the Scenic. The team, fresh from the Scottish sod, has drawn crowds across the coast and beyond. Gardiner cites managers’ word as the basis for the claim of a splendid feature with Saturday night promising a reappearance of popular acts from the past week.

Glascow Miss Grobe Gardiner

Engine Overhauls Advance for Two Locomotives

Engine No. 876 is in the shops for a careful overhaul and No. 104 has been sent to Albina for a thorough overhaul.

Albina

Portland Gateway Decision Rumor Circulates

Portland news reports a rumor that the Northern Pacific railroad seeks a court injunction to force the Interstate Commission to open the Portland Gateway on June 1. Commission members doubt the rumor and believe the decision stands.

Portland Northern Pacific Railroad Inter-State Commission

Japanese Offer to Handle Fourth of July Fireworks

The Japanese community in Union County will manage the city fireworks for the Fourth at a high elevation near the court house. Mizoguchi, the local contractor, told the Commercial club committee the offer is made with unanimous support from his countrymen and will be performed at no cost to the celebration committee. A Flowery Kingdom float will join the night parade as a highlight of the day. The delegation presented its case formally, invoking diplomacy and historical ties to emphasize goodwill.

Rank Mnizoguchi Mizoguchi Commercial Club Union County Lybrerty Fred Currey Japan la Grande Pacific

Million Acres Opened for Settlement in Northwest

President Taft signed a proclamation opening one million acres of farmland to settlement in the Coeur D Alene Indian reservation Idaho the Spokane reservation Washington and the Flathead reservation Montana Registration runs July 15 to August 5 with drawing August 9 at 10 AM Applicants must file for Flathead at Kalispell or Missoula Spokane lands at Spokane Coeur D Alene lands at Coeur D Alene and the drawing will continue until land is disposed of

Taft Coeur D'Alene Indian Reservation Ington Flathead Reservation Montana Coeur D'Alene Flathead Kalispell Missoula Spokane Coeur D'Aene Coeur Dalene

Intercollegiate Track Meet in Utica Entered Colleges

Utica New York May 22 entries list Colgate Hamilton Rochester Hobart Wells and Union colleges for today’s New York State intercollegiate track meet.

Utica N. Y Colgate Hamilton Rochester Hobart Wells Union Colleges New York

Naval Academy to Meet Syracuse in Two Mile Rowing Race

Annapolis Md May 22 The Naval Academy and Syracuse University will race an eight oared boat over two miles on the Sev ern this afternoon in a featured rowing event likely to draw local and college interest.

Annapolis Naval Academy Syracuse University Severn

Custom House Fraud Probe Promises Larger Scandal

Treasury officials report a New York Custom House fraud case may trigger wider disclosures. Investigators expect to involve several importers transport firms inspectors and senior customs officials. Depot platform repairs were completed today.

Washington New York Custom House Treasury Department

Calls Committee Meeting For Blue Mountain Alumni Reunion

Invitation committee members are urged to meet at the Morning Star office Monday at 3 PM to send out invitations for the May 29 reunion. Chairwoman Mrs B L Eckley seeks to hire all present and invites refreshment committee members to join for joint planning.

Blue Mountain University Morning Star Mra. B. L. Eckley Mra. Eckley

Sunday Sermon at Central Church Ford Ellis Delivers “A Perfect Magnet”

Sunday morning at Central Church Ford Ellis will preach on A Perfect Magnet. Every man is a Magnet. The magnet must be free from non conduct or the greater power of attraction. Special music by the choir. A cordial reception for the public after the service.

Central Church Ford Ellis

Snow Mantles Joseph Section at Pratt or Range

Snow piled to six inches in Joseph Oregon with additional falls Friday and Saturday morning. No damage anticipated though roads will be bad for some time. Hay and grain benefit from the storm as Conductor Stacy of the Wein train corroborates the heavy fall.

Huff Faces Gun Charge In Local Court

In Justice Stewhart's court J C Huff of Fruitdale was heard on a charge of pointing a gun at GFP Smith. Smith testified Huff and his son chased him near Huff land on the 15th while he walked to the McCall farm, Huff admitting he followed and displayed the gun to frighten him but claiming it was unloaded. The dispute stems from private matters aired in court.

Stewhart J. C. Huff Fruitdale GFP Smith Huff McCall Mcccall Yard Hail

Judge binds witnesses to June term in court

After testimony, Judge Stewart orders the defendant and all witnesses to appear again at the June term of court, enforcing continued proceedings. This ruling delegates further testimony and potential rulings to the upcoming session.

Stewart

Heaney Falls in Taet’s Opinion

In Washington today Taet argues Heaney will lose backing as administration action signals decline. The move to send all records to service yesterday is cited as indicative, suggesting Heaney’s position may erode and he will soon fall from grace.

Heney Faces Shift in Backing From New Administration

Reports from Washington indicate the current administration may not sustain the level of backing Heney received under Roosevelt. The Justice Department sent San Francisco copies of Heney’s full federal service records at Calhoun’s request, including salary vouchers and Roosevelt era commissions. Attorney General Wickersham directed the release via the Treasury records and instructed District Attorney Devlin to proceed, noting the government waived certain procedures.

Washington Heney Roosevelt Department of Justice San Francisco Calhoun Wickersham Treasury Department United States Dinehrict Devlin

Two brakemen sought for local logging freight run

Two brakemen are needed to operate the logging trail line between here and Palmer Junction. The train was previously handled by one brakeman, but now a second is required due to Northend, county business Nas' pickup.

Here Palmer Junction Bt Pince Northend

Intercity relay race to headline Knights of Columbus games

New York and Philadelphia athletes finalize training for the intercity relay at Pastime Oval. Martin Sheridan also aims to break his world discus record in this program.

New York Philadelphia Pastime Oval Martin Sheridan

Green Takes Over Simmons Residence In City Move

F. H. Green of the Blue Mountain Creamery Company moved into the Simmons residence at the corner of Eigth and N streets today.

F. H. Green The Blue Mountain Creamery Company Simmons Eigth and N. Streets

Ballots Come Slowly as Weather Hinders Voting

Cold weather slows voting with few ballots cast yesterday and today. In today’s tallies Miss Della Rayburn leads with 285, followed by Mrs. M. K. Hall 280 and Miss Florence McCall 250. Miss Maggie Coleman 105, while Miss Stoddard and Miss Reisland have withdrawn.

Hut Commercall Club Della Rayburn M. K. Hall Florence McCall Maggie Coleman Stoddard Reisland

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