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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1909
Page
1
Supreme Court upholds banker Ross ten year sentence as a defendant in a major bank crime case. The ruling declares a five hundred year provision unconstitutional while noting Ross’s role among the era’s most flagrant financial felons. The Tithe Guarantee and Trust Company bank failure is mentioned in context.
The Oregon Supreme Court affirms the Marion county conviction of J. Thornton Ross, former president of the Title Guarantee Trust Company. It reverses a 500 year jail term as unconstitutional, granting a five year penitentiary sentence instead. Ross had been indicted on multiple counts after the bank failed on November 6, 1907 amid alleged reckless finandering.
Oct 19 reports say troops seal the square around St Laurence church after terrorists bombs damaged it. Public barred from entry while a group of attackers is believed cornered and firing, amid chaotic scenes in Lisbon. Madrid dispatch notes King Alfonso plans to remove Premier Maura and install Senor Bacarrio as temporary premier to form a new cabinet.
Paul Lederle, father of Miss Pauline Lederle of this city, left Pendleton hospital last Sunday after four and a half years of paralysis. He was taken to a friend's home where he enjoyed a hearty dinner. He previously left the building for a few hours about two years ago, but has long been out of street attire until now.
English House of Commons debates the Ferrer affair as socialistic lawmakers push for the Spanish ambassador to be ejected. Tensions rise daily with a grave outlook for the international dispute and domestic disturbances attributed to Ferrer’s influence.
San Francisco unveils a grand Portola opening as the city readies to welcome guests. Officials describe the new San Francisco as prepared to host an event that unites diverse communities and draws ships from various lands to participate.
San Francisco marks its rebirth with a five day carnival begun by the arrival of Don Gaspar De Portola. Flags, cannons, warships, and a world parade celebrate rebuilding and the Golden Gate discovery, with Taft sending greetings and foreign troops marching in the festivities.
Dubuque Iowa October 19 The twenty eighth annual meeting of the Presbyterian Synod of Iowa opens this evening with a sermon by moderator Dr Ezra B Newcomb. Missionary societies Sunday school groups and other synodical associations plan sessions over the next three days.
Friends of Premier Briand report he will propose a law in the chamber of deputies to repeal the act admitting public executions. The move follows revolting scenes at recent guillotinings where the crowd showcased disgraceful behavior.
Chicago observers split over the Gypsy Smith led parade of 12,000 Christians through the tenderloin. Resort keepers say business improved. district women fear youth attraction. police report tenderloin records its biggest business. revivalists praise the event as marvelous and beneficial.
President Taft stays at his brother’s ranch near Gregory Texas after a restful night. He spent the day in golf and horseback riding as plans for a large jackrabbit hunt and wolf hunt are to follow.
Seattle reports Edward F. Birch killed by a hotel fire at Ballard after a kerosene lamp exploded. Proprietress Mrs T B Lowe woke inmates and guided six men to safety before becoming the last to depart. three others were seriously injured. Loss estimated at six thousand dollars.
Mrs. C A Mimnaugh died late this afternoon in Wallowa. She is the mother of Charles and James Mimnaugh of this city. The body will be shipped here tomorrow for burial.
Local Salem posse recaptured two escapees after a deadly confrontation. Prison guards report the men will be hanged for attempted escape and use of deadly weapons amid the pursuit, with one casualty noted among the wounded.
Salem reports two escaped convicts captured south of Buna Vista after a posse pursuit. One surrendered and was arrested. Nick Nichaliteh fled and was shot twice. George Duncan, wounded earlier, died at the penitentiary. Nichatrich and Ferris expected to recover. Murray may face death penalty for using dangerous weapons on a guard.
The Rev. Percival Howson Baker of First Congregational Church of Maywood told his congregation that modern women carry ape-like remnants and criticized “feminine snobs” who drink or gamble. He denied women equal status and cautioned against placing women on a pedestal.
In Yorktown Virginia on October 19 descendants of the signers of the Declaration of Independence commemorated the 128th anniversary of Lord Cornwallis surrender to General Washington. The event featured historic pageantry in the historic village with an eagle and flag ceremony underscoring the legacy of the surrender that helped shape the nation.
A three day conference in Charlotte North Carolina concentrates on industrial issues in southern mills and other enterprises. Delegates arrive from ten conferences ranging from Virginia to Mississippi including leading ministers and laymen of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
In a Sunday football game at Enterprise Elgin and Wellowa played to a scoreless tie. Frank Hallgarth of Elgin suffered a slight fracture in one leg and will stay near home for several days. The game was intensely interesting with no major accidents.
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