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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1909

Page

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Peary's attack fully outlined in club statement

Bar Harbor Maine September 29 President Hubbard of the Peary Arctic club said Commander Peary’s charges against Dr Cook were ready for submission and would be published after review If officers find some language too fierce Peary may modify it but the facts will remain intact and the report will reflect Peary’s case as presented to the club and public

Bar Harbor Maine Hubbard Peary Arctic Club Peary Dr. Cook Cook Puble

New York Telephone Raises Capital to 100 Million

At a special meeting the New York Telephone company boosted capital stock from 56 million to 100 million to consolidate subsidiaries such as Bell of Buffalo and New York and New Jersey Telephone under one operating head.

New York New York Telephone Company The Telephone Trust Bell of Buffalo New York and New Jersey Telephone Company

Largest New York liquor dealers convention opens

The liquor dealers of New York opened what was described as the largest convention in state history. Over three days they will form an organized plan against proposed legislative measures deemed disadvantageous to their interests.

New York

Vineland Man Appeals Death Sentence in Grandfather Murder

Walter Zeller of Vineland New Jersey seeks clemency from the Board of Pardons to commute his death sentence for his grandfather’s murder. Officials doubt the appeal will be granted due to the circumstances.

Trenton N J Walter Zeller Vineland N. J Board of Pardons

New Taxi Fares Take Effect in New York

The new rates for motor cabs began today, with 30 cents for the first half mile and 10 cents for each subsequent quarter mile. Taxi companies had opposed the change, but the legal fare is now in force.

New York

President Dines on Bear Steak in North Yakima

The president dined on bear steak and other dishes as his future programs faced cuts and extra work from committees. He expressed exasperation over burdensome duties and habits during a morning visit to North Yakima.

Yakima Wash Taft Hayden Lake Spokane Philippine Islands Brady Idaho Jones Washington Ballinger Forester Pinchot

Stampede Attracts Gold Seekers In Alaska Diggings

In Fairbanks Alaska a wild stampede to new Otter Creek diggings draws hundreds of men and thousands more from Fairbanks. Placer pay streak runs about a mile long and 600 feet wide with pan yields from three cents to 1.50. Taft comic dinner scene in Spokane features Bear meat quip and Ballinger joke amid tour crowds.

Fairbanks Alaska Dawson Rellance Inoke Otter Creek

Nearbeer Licenses Upheld by Circuit Court Judge Knowles

Circuit Judge Knowles rules nearbeer licensing valid and that nearbeer is non intoxicating. Atkinson’s trial on selling nearbeer without a license proceeds after appeal from city court. questions include charter authority, repeal clauses, and definition of nearbeer. The decision preserves the city’s right to license nearbeer sales and sets trial for the pending case.

Ralph Atkinson Knowles Ramsey Atkinson Nearbeer Eity Council Ta Grande

Perfect Tour in Wrights Ship Graces Hudson-Fulton Week

Wilbur Wright dazzled a crowd in New York by flying the Grace Seagull from Governor's Island. He circled the statue of Liberty with perfect control, thrilling spectators as engines ran smoothly and speed surged along the harbor.

New York Wilbur Wright Hudson-Fulton Wright

Moorerouse to Bring Pictures at Pendleton Fair Next Week

Pendleton fair organizers announce Lee Moorehouse will display his Indian relics and photographs in person as part of a strong lineup. George Himes of the State Historical Society accompanies the exhibit, enhancing local history displays and drawing crowds to the second day of the fair.

Pendleton Lee Moorehouse Moorehouse George H. Himes State Historical Society Oregon Nesbett Company Pendleton Woolen Mills Pendleton Business College Union County Fitzgerald MecElros Morrow Umatilla

Roanoke Votes on Liquor Local Option Election

Roanoke Vermont voters hold a local option election today after Judge Staples ruled a prior order. Appeals to the Supreme Court challenge another local option vote within two years, delaying postponement while the case proceeds.

Roanoke Staples Supreme Court

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