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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1909

Page

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Married Yet No Marriage Adopts A New Scheme In Europe

B Russel Harts, editor of Moods Magazine, says Ferdinand Pinney Earle has left for Europe with Miss Gertrude Dunn in a spiritual arrangement to remain soulmates. No marriage ceremony will occur unless they choose to have children. Earlier, Earle’s first marriage to Juli Kuttner is under annulment.

New York B. Russel Harts Moods Ferdinand Pinney Earle Europe Gertrude Dunn Earle Juli Kuttner Harts Miss Dunn

Forty Nine Honolulu Deserters Arrested in San Francisco

Forty nine men arrived from Honolulu and were arrested by federal authorities in San Francisco for alleged desertion from the U S cruiser St Louis. Eight of the men have been examined and held for further inquiry.

San Francisco Honolulu United States St. Louis

Desertion Charges Rise As Absent Sailors Face Inquiry

Sailors on the St. Louis report a shortage of crew with hundreds listed as absentees or deserters. They say many men transferred to other vessels, citing poor feeding and illness from tainted fruit and salt pork while officers were well provisioned. An investigation is ordered.

St. Louis

Japanese Delegation Visits Seattle to Foster Trade Ties

A large group of 46 Japanese commercial representatives led by Baron Shibuawa, president of the First National Bank of Japan, arrived in Seattle aboard the Minnesota from Yokohama. They will stay four days then tour the coast and east, with spouses and two secretaries in tow. Shibuawa touts strong ties between Japan and the United States and aims to boost trade relations.

Seattle Tokyo Hner Minnesota Yokohama Baron Shibuawa First National Bank of Japan Japan United States

Forest Fires in Summerville Burn Through Noon Time

A blaze that began last evening in Weolwith's Timberland continues to burn at midday with crews fighting the woods fire near Summerville. No injuries reported as flames threaten the timberland and nearby areas.

Timber Fire Threatens Lucia Smith Ranch

A 160 acre timber area near Summerville owned by widow Lucia Smith burns fiercely after a day of defense. About 100 acres burned. wind direction and proximity to nearby Gellisple and Wanger properties keep danger visible. Firefighters worked through the night and into the afternoon to protect outbuildings and homes.

Summerville Lucia Smith Gellisple Ranch Wanger Best

Elks Denounce Rev Gibson in Strong Open Letter

An Elk member defends the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks against Rev W H Gibson accusing him of slander. The letter praises Elks as noble, honest men and asserts Gibson could not join or speak for the lodge. It alleges Gibson avoided paying for church foundation work and denies his claims against officers and citizens.

la Grande Evening Observer W. H. Gibson Order of Elks Gibson Benevolent and Protective Order of Biks Beautiful Baptist Church Hfe

Smuggled Chinese Workers Found in Box Car at Tecumcari

In Tecumcari New Mexico on September 1 a group of teenage Chinese people were jailed awaiting deportation after being discovered in a box car smuggled from Mexico. The car, consigned to a Kansas City firm, carried provisions and banks for the journey, indicating a likely organized smuggling operation behind the scheme.

Tecumcari N. M Mexico Kansas City

Chinese Smuggling Case Uncovered In Fraudulent Shipment

A weigh master found a railroad car billed as fruit weighed short of stated weight. Investigation revealed the car contained Chinese migrants rather than goods, exposing an unauthorized entry scheme run without federal approval.

Salmon Caught at Bayovean Park Weighs 96 Pounds

A salmon caught at Bayovean Park was brought to the Sheridan cavalry. The fish measured 434 feet in length and weighed 96 pounds.

Bayovean Park Sheridan Cavnlry

Survivor At Wreck At Home

Ed Thomas former foreman of the Spokane Coeur d Alene electric railroad round house returned home after a serious wreck injury. He remains in pain with leg wounds back sprain and facial bruises but shows marked improvement and may be able to walk soon though still unable to work for months.

Ed Thomas Spokane- Coeur d'Alene Sacred Heart Spokane Round House

Sawyer ranch to thresh after 7000 grain sacks bought

H Eich enberger purchased seven thousand grain sacks in the city this morning for the W. G. Sawyer ranch. Threshing starts tomorrow and he predicts an exceptionally large yield for the Sawyer ranch and similar districts in the valley.

W. G. Sawyer H. Eichenberger Sawyer

Secretary Wilson Tours Carey Act Irrigation Reserve

Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson inspected the Lost River Carey Act project near Boise and met stockmen at Mackay to hear complaints about national forest use restrictions. He praised Pinchot and said the service aims to harmonize with stockmen as he plans to pass through La Grande tonight or tomorrow.

Boise Idaho James Wilson Lost River Mackay Wilson Pinchot la Grande

Hoppickers Wanted in Valley Newspapers

Local papers report frequent want ads for hoppickers across the valley, with irrigation enterprises operating in all directions. The notices highlight seasonal labor demand spreading east to west and north to south.

Reg- Inter

Explorer Report Emerges From Greenland Mission

An American explorer, missing since the Arctic expedition, reportedly reappears in Greenland and is said to be homeward bound. The case ties to Danish authorities and the Peary-linked expedition, with Inspector records indicating renewed contact.

North Pole claimed by Dr. Cook amid return voyage

News reports from Copenhagen confirm American explorer Dr. Frederick A. Cook reached the North Pole on April 21, 1908. He left Halifax in 1907 and is now aboard the Danish steamer Hans Egede en route to Denmark. Eskimos accompanied him, with a single surviving companion last year.

Copenhagen Denmark North Pole Frederick Cook Cook Hans Egede Denark F. A. Cook Brooklyn N. Y Greenland Lerwick Shetland Islands Pole South Pole Northland Callicoon Sullivan County New York University of New York Halifax Cape Thomas Hubbard Hans Hyed Eskimos Robert Davidson The Explorer

Ore Shipment From Bugpard Mine Nets 2642 Dollars

A recent shipment of 21 tons of ore from the Bugpard mine on Elk Creek has netted the owners of the mine 2642 dollars.

Elk Creek

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