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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1909
Page
1
Berlin dispatches describe a three day massacre of Jews in Kiel with Thirty killed and 120 injured as mobs looted property and beat residents. Women stripped chained and marched through streets while some were scalded or hurled into bonfires as authorities consider troop deployment.
The stock company presents the moodest title Peaceful Valley with a quiet peaceful atmosphere. The plot and characters promise restfulness and high class drama. The play is shown tonight and tomorrow night.
An antique rolling pin owned by Mrs. Anna Weeks of North Powder will be displayed at the fair. The relic has been in constant use for over a century and is among the most interesting exhibits.
Storm sweeping the gulf coast devastates Natchez and Greenville Mississippi, cuts rail links, and halts New Orleans communication. Five dead in New Orleans, at least 20 fishermen lost. St Louis reports fatalities and isolation as the storm abates.
Dr. Frederick A. Cook arrives in New York aboard the Oscar I after crossing the Atlantic claiming success in reaching the North Pole. He pledges to publish data and accuse critics while presenting witnesses including Harry Whitney. Cook is greeted by 20,000 Brooklyn residents and reunites with his family aboard the Grand Republic in Brooklyn.
F. S. Masser chosen as manager to fill the vacancy caused by Manor Bush's resignation. A new president is elected to replace Bush and F. H. Green continues as secretary. The reorganized company now has a full corps of officers and awaits La Grande's prospective arrival from Red Wing Minnesota.
Months remain until the two vacancies are filled and operations can expand. The new manager is described as thoroughly competent for the responsible role and the new president plans to travel west soon, bringing broad business capabilities.
Officials of Rescue Hose Company No 1 summon all members to a department headquarters meeting tonight to address business of considerable importance and ensure attendance.
President J R Knodell of the Oregon Anti-Baloon League annoints Dr J Whitcomb Brougher and several church leaders including Luther B Dyck Hiram W Foulks Benjamin F Young and Rev W F Reager as members of the headquarters committee to lead a drive to make Oregon dry in 1910 The first meeting will be held at noon Wednesday in the Y M C A.
President Taft's tariff speech spurred Iowa progressive Republicans to prepare a bitter 1912 nomination battle. Senator Alfred Cummins and friends rally against tariff excesses, urging people to oppose what they call corporate robbery.
Manager F S Bramwell announced beets pulling will begin next Monday and many men and teams are needed. Payment offered by the day or by the load. Communications should go to Samuel Storie or the beet company's office.
North Yakima dispatch reports Lady Atina Lamareaux of Pendleton found in a hop field this morning. Authorities believe she died last night as her husband remains missing. The death is shrouded in mystery though illness preceded it. She came from a good family and had two children in Seattle from a former marriage.
County Clerk Ed Wright informs city attorneys to attend the courthouse Thursday at 10 o'clock to bring cases before the next term of court. Friday was considered but abandoned.
Solo expresses pride in a recently completed bridge praised for its design and utility, highlighting improvements to local traffic flow and safety.
Rochester Minnesota September 21 Governor John A Johnson thrice elected to lead Minnesota died at St Marys hospital after surgery for intestinal trouble. His wife faced a nervous collapse as Johnson was unconscious for two hours before death. His passing leaves Minnesota under Republican governance with Governor Everhardt set to lead until the next election.
Members of Lambda Phi Alpha are to convene this evening at the home of Mr. Harley Richardson for an important business meeting. All members are required to attend.
Seattle hosts Souvenir Grand Lodge as Sept 21 sessions discuss amending rules to bar anyone connected with intoxicating liquor sales from joining the order directly or indirectly.
Albert R. Cutler sold his 23 acre fruit ranch near the sugar factory to L. Wilson for 13000 dollars. The Cavana place, now an orchard near the river, reflects real estate values in the Grande Ronde valley. The Cutlars plan to move to Seattle. Wilson's son is S F Wilson, a Pendleton attorney.
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