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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
1
Chicago delivers a decisive victory over Philadelphia, matching eight hits and eight runs to pressure the Athletics ahead of the World Series. Pittsburg falls to the New York Giants as Chicago stacks momentum in a dominant display.
Chicago Americans crushed the Athletics 8 to 3 in Philadelphia. After a scoreless start the Cubs led 1 to 0 in the fourth, added a 4 run seventh and sealed the win with a 1 run ninth. Pirates drop game as Giants stretch lead in pennant race with a 9 to 1 loss at home.
Commander Peary at Portland awaits New York word on Hudson Fulton parade participation or return to Eagle Island, as he monitors Roosevelt’s parade assignment and pending verdict in his dispute with Dr. Cook.
Notice states Electric Tight company is changing hands and offices are busy so no bills will be sent until Monday. Patrons need not prepare to pay before that time.
Two critical surgeries were conducted yesterday at the city hospital with Dr. Hall assisted by Dr. Meyers of Union Dr. Martin of Cove and Dr. C T Bacon. The patients were Mrs Eric Johnson of Union and Mrs Emma Clark of Union. Mrs Clark is sister to Mrs Chet Bidwell of Island City.
Interstate Commerce Commission hearings in Spokane reveal inland rates exceed coastal ones for nonwater routes. Northern Pacific official Woodworth admits lower iron and furniture rates to Portland due to a major local factory. Turner Oliver, representing La Grande Commercial Club, attends to argue for his city.
President Taft boosted the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition with a large crowd applauding his role as a drawing card. He corrected his speech, spoke two minutes at a Yale banquet, and planned a 9:15 visit to the grounds with an evening dinner hosted by Governor Hay. Concerns over fanfare and supposed old sweethearts linger as he travels.
Berlin reports Orville Wright ascended 693 feet in a 4 Wright machine at Pots dam to set a new world record. The flight was witnessed by the Empress and several princes and princesses.
Harry Gardner is hospitalized with internal injuries and a brain concussion after his Harley Davidson struck a post and vaulted thirty feet into a fence during a county fair cycle test. Seven riders were testing bikes for next week’s event. Gardner had completed a mile and turned to look back when the accident occurred.
A meeting of the exposition board of managers will be held tonight at the Commercial club. All members are urged to attend due to urgent matters requiring attention.
The September grand jury in Portland criticized city detectives as ornaments and wholly useless while also slamming the sheriff's office in its report.
Physicians in Portland report W. J. Snodgrass is a trifle better today after a serious sinking spell yesterday. The condition remains grave and the worst is feared.
J A Atkine who has been seriously ill for several days at his Fourth Street home is about the same late this afternoon.
Riverside report says Billy Boy, the Piuto Indian who killed his sweetheart’s father and abducted the girl, has no food or water and is nearly surrounded by a pursuing posse. The group hears the girl sobs but hesitates to close in as he is a deadly marksman with a rifle. The posse aims to force him into the open tonight.
A posse of deputy sheriffs surrounded three masked robbers after they looted the Citizens' National Bank at Glenwood Springs of $10,000. The robbers, heavily armed, were trapped in the nearby hills as a reinforcing posse of 200 headed out at noon with bloodhounds aiding the search.
Two youths from Dayton Washington were arrested after horse thefts near Dayton totaling about 1008 dollars. The boys Pellisier and Brittain, from Walla Walla, were surrendered to officers on Monday as the Grande Ronde river area drew the tale of their capture.
In Chicago on trading day, Armour forced Patten and other top wheat speculators short of September wheat. With hours left, September options jumped 14 points from 108 to 1.20, slashing Patten’s position as Armour reportedly added between 1 and 5 million dollars. the market buzzed at the dramatic shift in the pit.
K Edward Baker and Parker Norton died after an automobile wreck while returning home with an escaped balloon they had chased. The car struck a telegraph pole, killing Baker instantly and Norton shortly after.
Requests space in the fair grounds for a demonstration to teach farmers how to grind hogs. Organizers seek a suitable booth area and schedule during the upcoming fair to showcase practical methods and equipment.
Oklahoma bank guaranties begin with 400 depositors of the Columbia Bank receiving full repayment from the state banking board. Depositors show calm confidence as funds are returned and no disorder or rush occurs while the board completes payments.
John Dudman and L D Cook of Seattle are in the city today and will stay through next week. The machine on display, named the Hog motor grinder and feeder, is described as an interesting sight for its novel method and is expected to attract fair attendance.
Pendleton judge Henry J. Bean is found not guilty of fraud in final proof of water rights on 220 acres in Umatilla County. The ruling upholds a 1900 water contract with Hinkle Ditch, now Butter Creek and Western Land and Irrigation, noting no fraud and a valid water right attached to the land. Thirty days to appeal to the General Land Office.
The Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church will hold a cooked food sale next Saturday at Russell Meat Market. The public is invited to patronize this sale.
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