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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1911
Page
1
The Ways and Means Committee presented ten million dollars for the revenue as part of the farmers free list to the House. The disclosure highlights the policy maneuver amid ongoing fiscal deliberations and budget considerations.
Washington April 19 The Democrats in the Ways and Means Committee presented to the house the farmers free list bill with a lengthy report attacking the tariff theory of protection as fostering trusts and high costs of living The report cites the harvester beef Peck and sewing machine trusts and argues the bill would reduce revenue by about 10 million dollars while benefiting the people Also notes expected close vote on the Underwood reciprocity bill with Representative Gudger advocating protection and condemning reciprocity as unjust
Pending Diaz proposal aims to settle disorders as negotiators prepare to present a truce. Authorities signal ongoing discussions and potential ceasefire steps. The report notes key figures Diaz and Menico involved in mediation efforts.
Mexico City dispatches report Diaz and advisers seeking armistice with Madero and juntas delaying the election bill. De La Barra backs the armistice and vows reforms, while a congressional committee weighs revising election laws and postponing the new vote. Junta leader Gomez says he offered no terms to Diaz.
In St. Paul on April 19 the state legislature adjourned amid a riot sparked by Representative Spooner who attacked a brewery representative on the floor. Four hundred bills were killed as a result. The senate later backed a bill to elect United States senators via the Oregon plan after passing the house.
A wedding took place in Summerland British Columbia uniting Miss Vida Lola Cartwright daughter of Colonel and Mrs Cartwright and granddaughter of Sir Richard and Lady Cartwright with Mr Otto Zimmermay formerly of Hamilton Ontario now a Summerland resident.
Commissioner Clark of the Interstate Commerce Commission began testimony in an inquiry into westbound import rates from Boston New York Philadelphia and Baltimore. The aim is to adjust long standing rate differences among the ports.
Patriots Day was observed in New England with traditional exercises at Lexington Concord and other towns tied to the opening battles of the American Revolution.
Boise April 19. The case against Frank Kettenbach, former president of Lewis Town National Bank, ended when government counsel moved to dismiss after testimony was admitted. Judge Rasp had barred business transactions older than three years, making the case valueless. $137,000 abstracting noted.
The 13th annual Atlantic City Horse Show opens at Sea Shore on April 19 with Society of New York Philadelphia and other cities well represented. The event at Young's pier runs through the week featuring 80 classes in riding driving jumping and special events with many prominent southern and eastern show stables entered.
Saskatoon April 19 two top rated pugilists Peter Jackson of Baltimore and John Wille of Chicago prepare for a 16 round bout in the first major boxing show staged in the city tomorrow.
The Observer contests in District No 1 include La Grande candidates Lal, Nell, Frankie, and Zaphia as top vote earners to attend the Rose Festival. District No 2 covers Union County excluding La Grande with four leaders set to join the Portland Rose Festival. District No 3 spans Wallowa, Pine, and Eagle valleys with top voters invited to Portland events.
Charges of fraud repeating and corruption are pressed by independents after the election of Hurd Clendenin, Voliva's choice, as mayor by a five vote plurality. They claim the first vote showed Clendenin ahead by four votes and say they will contest the result.
Seattle April 19 Leslie Shaw former secretary of the treasury tells the commercial club to advertise only what is in stock and to sell what is promised. He urged municipalities to avoid window displays of goods not on hand and to ensure accuracy in public notices.
The Knights Templar of Texas convened in Fort Worth for the 58th grand conclave. The city is decorated with masonry colors and emblems in their honor as sessions continue tomorrow.
The Pacific torpedo fleet is due in San Diego tomorrow after ten days of practice off Suan Pedro.
Tacoma voters modify leadership as W. W. Seymour wins the unexpired three year term by 852 votes after two recalls. Fawcett tally stands at 10 894. Seymour gains support from women in fashion wards and wins in saloon wards for enforcing the anti treating ordinance.
Grand Rapids Michigan April 19 more than 20 000 furniture workers walked out in a general strike. Practically every large manufacturing house was tied up by the stoppage.
A union of Kuhn Loeb and Gould interests opposes railroad expansion after a failed bid, threatening a major Missouri Pacific disruption. At tomorrow’s Missouri Pacific board meeting JJ Speyer and associates become fiscal agents, with Speyer and Hery Miller to join the board, replacing Vanderbilts and Warburgs. Rockefeller ties are noted with Bush’s presidency.
Jack Dalzell aged 12 returns home from St Paul to find his parents dead in the bathroom with gas from a patented heater pouring out. The elder Dalzell was a local agent for the Northern Pacific, recently arrived from St Paul.
Jury deliberations continue into the early afternoon after evidence was presented against two alleged dog poisoners. The panel reportedly retires about 2 o'clock this afternoon and had not yet reached a verdict at press time.
Northwestern opens with Portland 1 and Spokane 6 while Victoria 3 defeats Tacoma 0 as Seattle Vancouver reports rain weather conditions.
United States Judge Wolverton said a decision will be handed down Monday in the government suit to recover 2,600,000 acres of timber and agricultural land in southern and western Oregon from the Southern Pacific. The land, valued at about 75 million dollars, was granted to the railway with a condition it be sold in small tracts to actual settlers.
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