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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1909
Page
1
Remains identified as William Dye found about a quarter mile from his Kamela cabin. Jurists, deputy coroner, and constable Faulk plan inquest. cause of death unknown though murder is suspected after Dye left Pendleton having cashed large checks. Debts and sale under attachment noted.
Omaha May 24 Rewards of 24000 are offered for capture of four bandits who robbed the Overland Limited Mail on the Union Pacific Saturday night near the end of the line. Seven registered mail bags were taken and the value is estimated between 100000 and 150000 dollars.
Officers of the Lyle Tuseday musical group are set for installation tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. Retiring president Mrs. Moore asks all members to attend as the program committee will report and unveil plans for the coming year.
Flags fly across England as the nation celebrates the anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth, observed on Empire Day with public displays and national commemorations.
The training ships Aso and Soya of the Japanese Navy weigh anchor at 8 36 this morning and head for Tacoma where they are due at 3 PM. They will stay in Tacoma all week visiting the harbor and surrounding facilities.
The Portland Chamber of Commerce filed a formal complaint with the railroad commission to modify distributive rates on the O R and N after the Spokane rate decision. A restraining order had been issued in federal courts, and the chamber seeks lower interior rates.
The Scenie presents The Scotish Macks and Pete Grobe in a night of entertainment headlined by For Her Country's Sake. Chinatown's Slavery is also shown as a standout secondary feature in the program.
La Grande sends twelve high school athletes at 6 15 a m for the Pendleton inter scholastic meet. Although not at peak seen in Union or Walla Walla meets the squad hopes for a victory with strong entries in dashes, hurdles, jumps and distances. Geddes Young and the Millerings lead the field as they meet rival teams in the afternoon contest.
The government fencing case against William Hanley a Harney County rancher and Harney County Development Co manager opened in federal court. He is accused of holding between two thousand and eight thousand acres of land and with company holdings the total land involved exceeds 147900 acres in Harney county.
Sources close to the family of the late H. H. Rogers say his estate is valued at nearly 100 060 000 dollars. The figure reflects broad holdings and investments, indicating substantial wealth left to heirs.
The city of La Grande and other counties enforce an eight hour day and sixty hour week cap for all female workers in manufacturing, mechanics, laundries, hotels, and restaurants. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines from twenty five to one thousand and sixty dollars. The law, plus other general laws, takes effect today and requires attention for compliance by employers and licensed male fishermen as well.
Stop to view a $36.00 camera and its explanation shown in the window at New Line Drug Co. The display draws attention to a consumer item and invites passersby to inquire about features and pricing.
The 1911 Oregon legislature reduced sheriff salaries in 18 counties by amending section 2924 of Bollinger and Cottons codes. Coos county remains at 2600 dollars, while Baker to Wallowa counties lose pay under the new law. Treasurers in many counties also lose their salaries. a special session was sought to address the scope and timing of these changes.
Commercial club announces a June 12 horse show in La Grande. N. K. West is named chairman of the executive committee but is out of town and cannot be interviewed. Details depend on West outlining the plan and selecting assistants.
One of the highest Sandridge land prices is reported as RE. W. Oliver sells 40 acres of four year old orchard land near Imbler for 16 000 about 400 per acre. The deal matches rare local high marks and includes adjoining tracts. Oliver will move to Portland to run a rooming house after the sale. He also sold 2000 acres near Ladd Canyon for 16 000 and will relocate.
Washington dispatch reports opponents in the Calhoun bribery trial in San Francisco will seek to withdraw Henry Heney as special assistant under Wickersham. They argue he spent three years almost entirely on San Francisco grafts, while Wickersham orders him to Portland to handle land graft cases after Calhoun ends.
Salem May 24 Governor Benson appointed J. A. Eakin an Astoria attorney and brother of Justice Hakin of the Oregon Supreme Court to the new fifth judicial district judgeship created by the last legislature. The appointment follows the requirement to name a judge from the district’s counties.
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