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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1908
Page
8
Reports from the tornado hit area northwest of Little Rock indicate up to 60 killed and 100 injured. Cravens and Barr may be wiped out as an 80 mile by two mile strip is laid waste, with wires down and isolated communities.
Reports indicate several houses damaged as strong winds blow through the area. Acres of trees are uprooted and debris blocks roads, with emergency crews assessing the scene and residents advised to stay clear of affected zones.
Public opinion questions the guilt of H McLachlin John Hoyt C G Simmons Miss Anna Wisdom and others in the Sconle theater shooting and hold-up. Mer Anderson bears facial marks. witnesses for the prosecution include Oxsey and Mr Mrs Anderson. defense roster looms. Adjournment likely tonight with conclusion tomorrow.
Samuel Pierce of Portland married in Vancouver at noon yesterday. Three companions Hey and G B Monroe were fined ten dollars for making excessive noise but jailed for spending all the money for wine. Each faces six days in jail unless fines are paid.
A Pleasant session was held this afternoon at the home of Mrs A L Richardson by Tue sday Musicale. The program featured Grieg life and work sketch read by Dr M Anthony piano solo Norwegian Wedding Day sung duets and violin pieces by Stella Oliver Jean McDonald Bertha Young Hilda Anthony and others I Love Thee vocal by Mrs Richardson and musical notes by Mrs Moore on Grieg by James Francis Cooke.
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