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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1911

Page

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Invasion of Mexico Drawn Nearer

Reports from Agua Prieta describe a large battle as 1 000 federals led by Diaz relative to rebels engage the town. The fighting spans 6 30 AM to noon with multiple charges and civilian disruption. American casualties include 14 year old Jack Hamilton and journalist Oscar Goll.

Douglas Agua Prista Ronaldo Diaz Diaz Red Cross Society Dias Federal Guajot Fifth Street Lopez Oscar Goll Tombstone Ariz Agua Prieta Res Jack Hamilton NASA Arizona Sloan Mexico City Washington Dickinson General Wood United States

Mangle Safety Attachment Introduced at Cherry New Laundry

The Cherry New Laundry received an attachment for the flat work ironer that stops the mangle when an obstacle passes a set distance. It protects workers and makes hand injuries impossible in this machine.

Cherry New Laundry

Schedule Fixed Washington Tariff Revision Low Wool Duties

Democratic leaders in Washington announced a plan to cut tariff duties on wool. The proposal lowers duties on manufactured wool by forty to fifty percent and raw wool by fifty percent as part of this session's tariff revision. The Ways and Means committee confirmed the decision.

Washington Ways and Means Committee

Tiny Baby Shot Accidentally by Father in Perry

A 10 month old girl of Mr and Mrs Ole Mathson was shot in Perry when a Winchester rifle discharged as the father reached for it. The bullet pierced the abdomen causing 10 intestinal punctures and two abdominal wounds. She was taken to Grande Ronde hospital for surgery and was listed as in critical condition with uncertain recovery.

Miss Matheson Ole Mathson Perry Grande Ronde Hospital Mathson A. L Richardson

Olcott Takes Office as Secretary of State in Salem

Ben Olcott took the oath of office in Salem as secretary of state succeeding the late F W Benson who will be buried at Roseburg tomorrow. Olcott said there will be no change in the office staff.

Time to submit Knowledge contest answers

The notice urges participants to send in their answers before Tuesday night. It notes answers will be announced on Thursday and encourages those who have not yet participated to submit theirs.

Fair candidates start busy ballot race in La Grande district

The notice outlines contest districts in La Grande Union County and lists candidates with vote tallies. It describes guest invitations, travel prizes, scholarships, and the ongoing ballot contest as the season's opening score with continued details promised on page eight.

Box Car Case On Trial

A circuit court trial proceeds over a robbery of a box car with two defendants named Murphys. Railroad employees and detectives show strong interest. witnesses from the defendants’ social class are expected. Efforts to hire the convicted men by U W detective forces are reported. one Murphy reportedly served a long term in Minnesota.

Murphys Railroad U.W Minnesota

Twenty five drowned as San Fernando sinks off Cape Finisterre

In Oporto Portugal on April 17 the Spanish steamer San Fernando sank near Cape Finisterro. Twenty five passengers or crew are reported drowned with four survivors rescued by the German steamer Portima.

Oporto Portugal Cape Finistero Portima

John S. Huyler a New York Millionaire Philanthropist

John S. Huyler a prominent New York industrialist and philanthropist is noted for his vast wealth and charitable works. Details about his companies and specific contributions are highlighted in contemporary profiles.

New York

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