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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1911
Page
1
Classifieds note items for sale including a top buggy and water barrels. A lengthy donor list details Dr. Pearson's philanthropic gifts to numerous colleges and seminaries across the United States and abroad, noting statements about debt relief and charitable support.
Report from Douglas Arizona details a clash at the border with 30 Mexican federals and 15 insurrectos killed along with three Americans. Wounded figures include 12 Americans and 45 federals with 30 rebels. American troops intervened prompting rebel entrenchment to deter federal action.
The article notes American forces crossing toward Juarez to counter recent fighting near Ag Prieta. A Douglas, Arizona, commander is to report by wire on developments, with new sighting expected and instructions issued for possible engagement. Reports also mention casualties in Douglas and growing insurgent strength around Juarez as clashes intensify.
Local ad from Enterprise promotes eyewear prices from 3.00 to 8.00 dollars. It notes a government count dispute about population and cites Dr. W. H. Keating as optometrist at the Summer hotel with office hours 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The piece defends a corrected figure for April 18 and touts glasses fittings at the town’s largest store.
Frank W. Benson former governor and secretary of state of Oregon died in Redlands California at 4 30 this morning after a two year illness with kidney trouble a lupus growth and general breakdown Mrs Benson at his bedside He was born March 20 1858 in San Jose He served as superintendent of schools Douglass county county clerk and later governor Benson was first elected secretary of state and later re elected He died as relatives in La Grande seek details on funeral arrangements and burial plans with families in Roseburg Salem and San Jose remaining uncertain.
St Louis reports eleven dead and extensive damage as a violent storm sweeps the Mississippi Valley. Cadet Missouri loses 300 homes, four dead and 42 injured. Valley Mines Missouri four dead and 25 injured. Plumerfield Arkansas three dead and 13 injured. Widespread destruction of crops and homes noted.
A small warehouse fire started by engine sparks endangered gun powder flour and hay stored at the Waters Stanchfield concerns warehouse near Pony. The blaze damaged the entrance and threatened surrounding property but was quickly extinguished.
Dr D K Pearson of Hinsdale celebrated his 91st birthday by giving about 300000 to the American Board of Foreign Missions and several colleges. Gifts included 100000 to American Board, 100000 to Berea College, 25000 to Doane College, 16000 to Northland College, 10000 to Highland College, 10000 to McKendree College, and 45000 to other small gifts, totaling donations over 25 years to smaller colleges.
D. A. Cooper, a former R. O. R. & N. engineer, visited La Grande with old cronies. He served on the Panama canal project earning a government medal, then worked in Porto Rico Cuba and Florida coast towns before farming in Illinois. He plans to settle permanently in Oregon, likely La Grande, before heading to Portland. Also, actor Denman Thompson dies at 77 in West Swanzey.
Union Ore April 12 1911 A J Olson superintendent urges supporters to back the National Education Association 1912 Portland bid. He argues NEA's influence, Portland's suitability as host and the value as educational uplift and statewide pride, hoping eastern Oregon papers help rally a thousand for the San Francisco trip as a step toward Portland.
In Washington on April 14 a bill introduced by Hardwick of Georgia proposes an amendment to the U S Constitution repealing the Fourteenth Amendment and would submit the change to state legislatures for ratification.
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