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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1911
Page
1
Congress confirms Taft as Senate base while rebels surrender in Agua Prieta town to Americans who guarantee humane treatment of prisoners.
Washington April 18 Interventions hinges on Congress as Taft refuses to act without authority He contends lawmakers know the situation and need not be called to discuss It is reported Diaz may propose a mutual border zone and consult insurgents as to the plan Congress declines responsibility and awaits a presidential message indicating a path to possible intervention with Mexico and rebels.
Mexican rebels evacuate Agua Prieta at 3 AM and surrender to American and federal troops. The 1,200 strong federal force occupies the town amid casualties and a contested retreat by the rebels who admit only one canister of ammunition remained. Colonel Shunk reports surrender pending further orders as Garc ia leads the rebel garrison.
Mexico City reports President Diaz will submit a bill for a new general election to Congress this afternoon. The move, paired with his peace negotiations, signals that passage of the bill is seen as the only path to end the insurgent conflict.
New York on April 18 reports B. F. Bush elected president of the Missouri Pacific railroad this afternoon in a surprise leadership move.
An extraordinary display at Washington reveals a vast rise in the value of government genius figures as Gon advances rapidly. The event highlights strong momentum and notable progress across sectors.
Washington April 18 Special Census Director Durand issues the first official statement on Oregon agricultural statistics from the Thirteenth Census. The report compares 1910 and 1900 farm land value, acreage, per acre value, and labor and fertilizer costs, with details by farm type and color. Final tables may revise incomplete forms.
Rear Admiral Corwin H. Rees retired but still prominent in naval circles arrived from Walla Walla to visit relatives in Cove and La Grande. He is scheduled to stay through Thursday and then return east, visiting his niece Mrs. Jennie Clarke in La Grande before continuing. The trip honors his long naval career including service at Manila Bay under Admiral Dewey.
Voter contest invites patrons to nominate candidates and entertain guests for Portland Rose Festival. It lists district boundaries Union county including La Grande and Wallowa counties, with prize structures offering trips to San Francisco and hotel stays, plus music scholarships. Miss Boss Kelley of Cove is highlighted as central operator with local family background and dedication.
David C. Layhe of Cove patents a computing yard stick allowing a dry goods merchant to quickly compute the cost of fractions of a yard. Experts call the device the simplest and most useful measuring stick to reach the patent office.
An unattended car in a residence district suddenly started its engine and steered in snaky curves past a lady’s porch. She rushed out with an apron raised to scare it away, then the owner later captured the vehicle with little damage.
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