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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1910
Page
1
The Guthrie primary returns indicate large Negro disfranchisement under a proposed constitutional amendment akin to the grandfather clause. Democrats favored the measure, Republicans opposed, hinting Democrats will dominate the fall election as thousands of Black voters are unable to meet the new franchise requirements.
Fred B. Currey of Hot Lake Sant torium said modernizations at the Lake are progressing. The bath house is being remodeled and new apparatus installed as guest traffic rises. Dr. Wut and party, from Yellowstone park, are due to arrive Friday and will stay with Spokane friends for a few days.
The report notes that the initial vote resembled the final tally and that Townsend faces further trial. An observer had incorrectly reported the Newlin jury as ten to two for acquittal on the first ballot two days earlier, when the vote was actually ten to two for conviction.
In San Francisco on August 3 the state debates reform as voters approach the upcoming primaries. Reformers push for change while stand-patters defend current leaders and institutions. The Republican party factions, regular and progressive, are described as evenly matched.
Bud Specklemire, brother of the Perry baseball figure, was brought to La Grande last evening by W. Y. Stoddard after suffering a hip bruise from flying timber. He is not as seriously hurt as initially feared and is much improved today.
The county court met this morning to transact regular business including auditing the heavy court bills from the past month. Both commissioners attended and the aim is to finish all work by tomorrow.
Councilman A V Andrews leads a data gathering effort on costs profits and service of municipally owned electric plants across the country with the Salt Lake engineer Louis C Kelsey aiding Inclosures show Logan 16 candle power rate at ten cents monthly while Idaho Falls reports 10069 20 maintenance cost and 37308 60 receipts generating 23072 76 net after power purchases.
The Townsend liquor case jury was discharged after twelve hours without a verdict. They would not disclose vote details, but the foreman said no further discussion could change jurors' positions. Townsend faced charges of selling liquor near Palmer Junction.
Returns show insurgents victorious in Kansas districts four five six. seventh and eighth unopposed. Stubbs renominated governor in first and third districts, with Mitchel confirmed for congress in the second. Cannon had attacked Stubbs Murdock Madison and Bristow prior to the vote. In Missouri St Louis, Aug 4, all regulars except Loudrey were renominated.
Des Moines Aug. 2 Republican leaders convene to decide endorsement of Taft with progressives dominating the resolutions committee Six progressives and five regulars form the committee and a minority report is anticipated Dolliver likely to be permanent chairman Cummins temporary chair and praised by supporters The insurgent faction backs a platform defending Roosevelt Pinchot principles while opposing ringed influence and unit rule disputes unfold
London reports a large Boy Scouts party led by Gen Baden-Powell will tour Canada for five weeks, boosting youth scouting across the Empire. William Randolph Hearst backs the movement in the United States, with notable figures including Lord Beresford and Lord Roberts among its directors.
Gayv MacMillan and Effie Botm, noted young residents of Unida, received permission to marry and were wed yesterday afternoon by County Clerk Ed Wright.
Winnipeg report notes that three hundred years ago today Henry Hudson made a historic voyage leading to the discovery of Hudson Bay. The item marks the anniversary with brief historical context and local observance.
The column notes Henry Hudson’s 1610 voyage and his death near Ontario, while reporting Canada’s plan to complete a Hudson Bay rail bridge at Lapus Junction within 18 months. A movement seeks a lasting memorial to Hudson, anticipating a boost to western wheat exports by ship via Hudson Bay.
In San Francisco on August 3, Patrick Calhoun and two defense attorneys were sentenced to five days in jail for contempt as Judge Lawler presided over bribery charges tied to trolley permits. A heated exchange followed when A A Moore defended his son Patrick Moore, leading to the judge leaving the bench briefly before resuming proceedings.
Following a county court order, Willamette River drawbridges stayed closed during morning and evening periods, despite signals for boats. Captain Shaver of the towboat Shaver reported the bridge did not open until the closed window ended, prompting an appeal to the secretary of war. Federal engineer McInnoe witnessed the closure and deemed it illegal, yet did not intervene.
Alberquerque reports Jon Gans dying rapidly after arrival with a doctor, oxygen given as last resort en route to Baltimore. The scene conveys urgent medical intervention as he nears end.
In New York today the Empire City Racing Association meet at Yonkers track will host the Cavanagh special at 6 20 p m, carrying prominent followers of the sport as the three week Saratoga Spa meet opens tomorrow.
In Wilkesbarre on August 1 Roosevelt surveys social and living conditions of foreign workers in coal regions. He questions about Black Hand and other groups while Italian workers refrain from answering to avoid reprisals. He tours Nanticoke Kingston and Plymouth and refuses a mine interior visit, citing no desire for a spectacular trip.
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