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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1911

Page

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Grand Jury Probes Dynamite Find Tied to Unions

The Marion county grand jury in Indianapolis investigates dynamite found in the basement of the American Central Life Building. Prosecutor Baker seeks whether the explosives belong to union foes or to McNamara. A 300 pound cache was reported at McNamara’s home in Tiffany Ohio and Burns planned to locate more in Bloomville Ohio. Labor leaders deny the case against the three arrested was prearranged and Governor Marshall warns on secret requisitions without hearings.

Indianapolis Marlon County Grand Jury American Central Life James McNamara Baker McNamara Tiffan Ohio McManingal Burns Bloomville F. Ryan International Bridge and Structural Ironworkers of America

Boise Struggle a Model for These Men

In Los Angeles on April 24 observers at the labor temple argued the Chicago dynamiter arrests resemble the Moyer Haywood Pettibone case and predicted acquittal. They urged swift punishment if guilt is proven, while denouncing union leaders and laborers as funding assassinations in the open shop conflict.

Los Angeles Chicago Burns Moyer-Haywood-Pettibone Labor Temple

Frisco Arrests Stir Time Explosion Case Claims

Reports from San Francisco indicate witnesses who can identify Jaros McNamara and J B Bryce are to travel to Los Angeles with police. David Caplin, indicted in the Times explosion, is held at a Pacific coast city awaiting transfer. Mrs D H Tugersoll says she could identify Bryce if seen again. Police chief Seymour warns labor leaders may be detained for alleged foreknowledge.

San Francisco Jaros McNamara J. B. Bryce Los Angeles David Caplin Pacific Coast D. H. Tugersoll

Bitter labor war looms after McNamara arrests

Chicago reports a looming clash between capital and labor on the Pacific coast as John McNamara and brothers are arrested. Labor leaders condemn the Los Angeles raid and rumor of third degree methods. Prisoners move to Los Angeles for defense plans with national labor figures en route to Indianapolis.

Chicago Unife Pacific Coast John McNamara Bridge and Structural Iron Workers James Ortie McManingal Los Angeles Times Los Angeles McManingal Piizpatrick Nickels Chicago Federation of Labor Indianapolis McNamara Clarence Darrow Topeka

Twenty-Four Entombed in Ott Mines Disaster

Cumberland Md April 24 Twenty four miners were entombed in the Ott mines according to official statements issued this afternoon.

Cumberland

Sports score roundup from multiple teams in regional play

Regional standings show Portland at 15, Sacramento 5 and Seattle 9 while San Francisco is 0-4 and Victoria posts 3, Tacoma 2, Vernon 2-3. Oakland and Spokane totals appear incomplete with a $ symbol in Spokane.

Los Angeles Portland Oakland Vernon Sacramento San Francisco Spokane Victoria Tacoma Seattle Vancouver

Oklahoma to Celebrate 22nd Anniversary Carnival Soon

Oklahoma City Oklahoma April 22 Arrangements are complete for a week long celebration in honor of the twenty second anniversary of Oklahoma opening to settlement The carnival will feature outdoor pageants athletic games fireworks and cartoons among other festivities

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Okla

Oregon Land Grants Reverts 10 Government by Decision

The government wins a suit in the United States circuit court over 2 500 000 acres in southern Oregon once granted to the Oregon California Railroad. Judge Wolverton’s decision nullifies cross claims of hundreds of settlers and sets aside the railroad’s land sales under the 150 acres per settler and $2 50 per acre limits. The case will be appealed.

Oregon Land Grants Portland Oregon United States Circuit Court Wolverton Western Oregon-California Railroad Congress

Heresy Charge Against Professor in Pittsburg Presbytery

A Pittsburg Presbytery special meeting behind closed doors considered an overture against Professor William Adams Brown of Union Theological Seminary New York for alleged heretical statements on the Bible and miracles. The presbytery may refer the matter to the General Assembly meeting in Atlantic City next month.

Pittsburg Psa Presbyterian General Assembly Atlantic City

Pytidans Meet In Conclave in Abilene

A gathering of Pytidan delegates takes place in Abilene Texas on April 24 to discuss regional cooperation and prepare for a wider conclave. Local organizers coordinate travel, lodging, and sessions.

Pytidans Abilene Texas

Telegraph lines under scrutiny by Canadian railways board

Investigation began in Toronto into telegraph companies rates and methods following a Winnipeg board complaint. The probe aims to settle issues of broad interest across the dominion and involves the railway commission’s oversight.

Toronto Ont Failway Commission Telegraph Coloines Canada Winnipeg Board of 12 Dominion

Florida Press Association annual meeting open in Tallahassee

Tallahassee today hosts many prominent newspaper publishers and editors for the Florida Press association annual meeting. President Harry Brown of St. Augustine presides as speakers prepare addresses over the next two days.

Tallahassee Fla Florida Press Association Theséselons Harry Brown St. Augustine

Delegates Arrive for International Child Welfare Congress

Delegates and visitors from ten countries arrive in Washington for the second international congress on Child Welfare. The seven day sessions begin tomorrow under the National Congress of Mothers with many renowned experts, diplomats, and sociologists slated to speak. President Taft will receive the delegates at the White House next Monday afternoon.

Washington International Congress On Child Welfare National Congress of Mothers Taft White House

La Grande Wins Initial Game of Season

La Grande opened the season with a victory as Eastern Oregon league play began yesterday under auspicious circumstances.

LA Grande Easern Oregon League

Elgin Hosts 175 Game Showdowns With Strong Crowds

The Elgin event attracted large audiences for evening games featuring La Grands, Gihos, and Inside Baseball. Bakers and other teams posted solid scores as fans enjoyed a lively night of sport and competition.

la Grands Baker —Fcore

La Grande Opens Eastern Oregon League With 6–0 Win

La Grande defeats Baker 6 to 0 in the league opener amid fine weather and solid hitting. Stoddard scored on a Cole hit after Childers started runs, while Pros contributed the early run as La Grande fielded cleanly and showed strong baserunning and pitching.

la Grande Higin Childers Stoddard Rons Cole Baker

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