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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
1
North La Grande residents seek a successor to G. M. Curtiss who resigned after naming Telecaset as his work base with the O R N. Curtis has moved headquarters and the council must fill the holdover seat. Connell may face petitions and action could come at the upcoming election.
A group of prominent northwest lumber men who attended the lumbermen’s convention in the city returned today from Joseph. Some members continued to Imbler and Summerville before resuming their travels home after conferring with local lumber men.
P H McCarthy state candidate and Building Trades Council president swore to a libel complaint accusing Ernest Simpson managing editor and Charles Hornick general manager of the San Francisco Call. The case centers on an article alleged to betray the Union Labor party.
An escaped mental patient from Agnews State Hospital threatened to bomb Redwood City National Bank for fifty thousand dollars. He demanded payment and menaced the cashier as patrons fled, causing a chaotic rush. Deputy Sheriff Horeton arrested the suspect after the alarm spread.
Attorney Denham traveled from Elgin to attend motion day this afternoon.
Report claims neglect caused the Palouse Book failure under Boone now deputy examiner. It alleges mismanagement and a total shortage around fifty thousand, with the examiner not notified.
Seattle May 27. State Bank Examiner Mahindra suspends Deputy Bank Examiner Farmer Boone after reviewing the defunct Palouse State Bank where Boone served as president for years. Boone had sold his interest in January to W J Hankinson who sought a temporary receiver. books show about 10000 in the hole, blamed on bank officials prior to and during Boone's tenure.
This morning at the Indoor Rifle Range the Prizes Week event ended with Mir. Permsorete topping the score at 28 points and G. R. Carlock second with 27. First prize is a hammerless shotgun and second prize amounts to 5.1 dollars.
The fast passenger train No 7 was late today, arriving at 12 15 instead of its usual on time schedule.
Body of a stranger found near a telecast scene in La Grande shows he was killed or struck by a freight train. Strange weapons and a nobleman from Spain are noted among the belongings. authorities hold the inquest this morning to determine motive and identify the deceased.
An inquest into the death of a heavily armed man struck by an extra bound freight near Telecaset reveals a brutal scene with body parts scattered and no bullet wound found. Witnesses describe blood evidence before the train and a gun found on site, while mystery surrounds the victim’s identity and origin.
After a day of deliberations, local attorney George T. Cochran will translate the communications. A verdict may not be reached until late tonight or tomorrow morning.
Southern Town Submerged as floods leave Quitman under water. Businesses halted and residents take to upper floors. Heavy rains lash the state. miles of railroad are destroyed and transportation disrupted.
Salem May 27 A decision by Attorney General Crawford states boys under 16 must have a fishing license. Licenses are free from the county clerk. The code omits any license provision for women. Unlicensed boys may face prosecution as adults if caught without the proper papers.
New York May 27 Harriman boarded the liner Kai ser Wilhelm for Europe with voyage set to depart June 1.
New pictures were shown with Gen. Ing and Whe the vaudeville act proved satisfactory to theatre goers at Scenic. Tonight's program promises a fresh lineup and continued entertainment for patrons.
In San Francisco on May 27, Heney stated the prosecution will seek to prove that Luthern, G. Brown, and Thomas Gibson, detectives for United Railroad, gave false testimony. The defense objected to Heney’s question to Dr. Guy Brown of Oakland regarding his presence at the time of the Janes Gallagher home dynamiting, which contradicts prior testimony.
The morning session of the grand jury set the tone for a term heavy in civil suits and light on criminal cases. Attorneys gathered for court as civil actions dominate the docket while a few notable criminal matters are expected to be heard.
The grand jury with W. H. Bohnenkamp as foreman includes Peter O'Sullivan of La Grande T. P. Fickiin of Union T. B. Martin of Medical Springs F A Day of Island City J A Holman of Island City and J P Halley of La Grande.
The grand jury reported bills at 8:45 this afternoon but only Conway charged with robbing the Island City Flour Mill was made public. Conway was arraigned and will plead Friday. Other bills remain secret as Union County courts sit in session.
Salem May 27 L H McMahon seeks to halt $100000 state spending on Crater Lake road by circuit court action and travels to Yale to file a similar suit in Marion county to block a Snake River bridge project from Ontario into Boise. Malheur County has already secured $16000, with McMahon awaiting trial.
In Portland on May 27 the federal case against William Hanley proceeded as defense introduces in Oregon, with engineer A Faulkner and surveyor noting fences around 80 000 acres. They argue neglect of fence maintenance, suggesting repairs would be extensive. Government witnesses testified for the prosecution, and the case closed previously.
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