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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1909
Page
4
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A new law in Walla Walla changes how repeat drinkers are treated. After three arrests for drunkenness, the charge is dropped and a vagrancy charge leads to a penitentiary sentence, based on the police docket as evidence.
In Pendleton a couple presented a travel‑themed “Arzullia” performance where the wife was put to sleep and later awakened by police. After 30 hours, it was found Oregon bans such displays. The woman woke as the crowd, numbering in the hundreds, watched, leaving the show managers potentially liable in La Grand.
In Salem the State Master John Lewis oversees listing of irrigated lands in Umatilla County as data will soon be added to the record. The process emphasizes official coordination between offices to finalize the registry.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church will meet at Mrs. Georga Curroys home tomorrow at 2:50 p m for a poetry session.
Plans from Portland for Riverside Park improvement are shown at a bazaar exhibit. J. B. Stoddard offers 2 to 3 acres at $100 an acre with waterway outlet to become the park feature. Ladies, merchants, farmers, and wholesale houses contribute to a permanent project with meals and a baby show planned.
The Golden Giant Mine will have its final presentation at the Pastime theatre tonight. The play has pleased patrons of the popular playhouse, and a full house is expected. For the rest of the week the management will feature an entirely new play here.
The review lauds a new play titled For Her Sister’s Sake as one of the most wonderful works written. It notes the plot and characters differ from prior pieces and credits a clever group of players for delivering a fresh, engaging performance.
Frank Wade and William Ezell, prominent valley farmers, travel to Seattle for the fair and exposition. Joyce Craig, a leading Wallowa County musician, visits Enterprise and spends a few days shopping and calling on friends. Doctor Bacon and Superintendent Dutch, with Joe Woods driving, head toward Beaver Creek pipeline intake as ditch crews advance five miles from the starting point.
New York expects the Democratic city convention at Carnegie Hall to nominate Judge William J. Gaynor for mayor, despite rival interest from Justice Victor Dowling. If Gaynor falters, Dowling could gain support, with Murphy steering the slate. Possible comptroller candidate George J. Gillespie and Bowery Savings banker Martin S. Paine also discussed. Alderman President candidate John F. Galvin noted.
The Wilkinson case, argued on a demurrer before Judge Knowles, tests city power to ban Nearbeer sales to minors if the beverage is non intoxicating. The Atkinson decision weakens major supporting arguments, making trial likely for Wilkinson though ruling on the demurrer is pending.
Miss Blanche Lord, author of Magazin articles on child slums in New York, was killed in an auto accident in Minneapolis. Her daughter Gertrude Mitchell and the housekeeper were injured. A Negro chauffeur tried to pass a farm wagon, wrecked the car, and fled the scene.
Elbert Hubbard of Roycroft fame travels from East Aurora New York to Seattle for Roycroft Day at the fair. He will lecture on Roycroft Ideal at 4 PM September 29 and greet Roycrofters while touring exhibits and enjoying Puget Sound scenery.
Fire in Frisco last night destroyed three residences valued at $50,000 and endangered 20 people. The blaze also burned 65 horses housed in two stables.
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