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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1911
Page
1
William Hogg was found guilty of the statutory crime after a jury verdict delivered at 4 o clock this afternoon following about two hours of deliberation. The trial featured strong closing statements from both sides and a final defense strategy noted by prosecutors.
Detroit welcomes the fastest motor boats from lake ports for the second annual Great Lakes Power Boat league regatta. The event opened today and runs through Friday and Saturday with competition across lake fleets.
Los Angeles August 3 Major William Arthur Phipps multimillionaire who lived as a recluse in the Van Nuys hotel for four years died after a 48 hour uraemia illness. He left his room only twice in four years and drank 18 bottles of ale and a quart of whiskey daily. He was 55, with his wife and mother in law in adjoining rooms.
Washington observers report the signing of a sweeping arbitration treaty in the presence of cabinet members. Ambassador Bryne represented Great Britain and Secretary Knox represented the United States. The pacts bind the three nations to arbitrate all disputes unsettled by diplomacy, including issues touching national honor, aiming to remove war as a option for the United States and its partners.
Fast MI Promised. In San Francisco on August 3 Montana Jack Sullivan and Pritz Holand will headline the eight four round bouts staged by the Central club tomorrow night.
The U S Senate approved the reapportionment bill 39 to 28, fixing the next Congress at 434 members. Oregon gains another seat and Washington two more as redistricting remains with state legislatures except where initiative laws apply. The House is expected to pass the Underwood cotton schedule revision with a 37 percent ad valorem duty target on cotton manufacturers.
Paris August reports John Gates suffered a severe sinking spell this afternoon and is not expected to survive until morning.
The wedding of Miss Isabelle Clark daughter of Mrs. Matthew W Clark of Washington and Captain Louis Mason Gulick of the United States Marine Corps occurred today at the home of the brides brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Ashton Devereux in this city. Captain Gulick and his bride will honeymoon in Chicago.
In Rochester on August 3 the two medical groups held a joint session and agreed to merge into a single association. The new body will include leading physicians and surgeons from southern Minnesota.
Myron Herrick declares Taft gains in Ohio and will win the state unless Harmon runs. Connecticut Grange rebukes Taft over reciprocity and declines fair reception. Wisconsin Progressives plan to mobilize La Follette delegates across states to secure the nomination.
Former President Roosevelt publicized letters criticizing the United States Court of Appeals for ruling the Workman’s Compensation law unconstitutional. He argues the court’s decision reflects reactionary methods and urges viewing the Constitution as an aid to growth rather than a restraint, noting four federal judges agreeing with him.
Slow soaking showers swept eastern Oregon aiding hay and potato crops. In Grande Ronde valley harvests paused but farmers expect larger yields amid grain safety from moisture. Separate notes report torrents in Kansas and Nebraska boosting crops while flooding infrastructure, and a Huaqui cloudburst drowning forty.
Marines from the US cruiser Des Moines the British cruiser Melhome and the German warship Bremen disembarked in Port au Prince on August 3 to protect banks and consulates as rival candidates Leconte and Firmin threaten clashes. President Simon fled aboard the Haitian cruiser 17 Decembre.
Washington August 3 The government will reveal whether the bank trust will face inquiry when Wickersham submits his report to Secretary Mac Veagh. The inquiry centers on the National City Company formed by the National City Bank to engage in business banks are prohibited from handling. The findings are said to be unfavorable to such trust companies.
Washington reports that in the absence of the mint director, the Treasury selects Miss Margaret Kelley to oversee the money making facility with a annual salary of $3,000. The move places a woman in charge of Mint operations.
In San Francisco an American warship displays Panama Pacific exposition literature and is manned for public view, highlighting naval involvement in the exposition activities and related civic pride.
A plan proposes Californians be sent to various world ports under a commission led by federal and state officials if the 1810 fair board can muster sufficient influence on the navy department.
A conference of attorneys general from several states gathered in St Louis on August 3 to discuss a broad set of pending cases. States represented include Oregon Kentucky South Dakota Arkansas Iowa Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Minnesota and Missouri.
Pittsburg reports Marty O Toale and Barney Dreyfase expected to join the Pirates for duty Friday. Catcher Janes Kelly also due to report with them, though the text is unclear on spelling and details.
Oakland sports writer on the road to recovery today after a week near death from brain fever. The columnist had been reported critically ill and was cared for locally as doctors monitor his condition.
A legal question centers on whether the school district should pursue division or unity. The case raises governance issues and the potential impact on local students and resources. Court action looms as officials weigh structural options and community input.
Late this afternoon County Judge Henry denied the petition for dissolution of the Imbler school district. The district will remain as it now stands after the conclusion of the hearing this afternoon.
A large Imbler delegation met County Judge Henry and the Commissioners to discuss dividing the town’s school district and the bond issue for a new high school. The heated meeting followed a rescheduled 2 PM session after a 10 AM start was delayed. Citizens on both sides, hopeful for next year’s plans, regard the issue as vital and more absorbing than crops.
London reports that A J Balfour leader of the unionists in the house of commons will move a vote of censure against the Liberal administration next Monday. He hopes the opposition factions will unite and pressure the government ahead of the veto bill becoming law.
A semi-official Paris statement says German French talks proceed but France finds demands excessive and unsatisfactory. The schedule and concrete concessions remain unclear as negotiations continue.
A former banker, once connected to a failed financial institution, ends his life after a period of personal and financial turmoil. Reports cite a bail status and a prolonged personal crisis following the bank wreck.
Manker once led Pearl Milneis Bank. He surrendered after a $40,000 embezzlement claim, then stabbed himself in the neck with a rusty penknife. His body was moved from the morgue. if no family word arrives, he will be buried at county expense. His wife in Lincoln Neb reported his death.
Food shortage hits London as meat and provisions rise amid a dock workers strike. Ben Tillet, strike leader, says the International Transport Workers' Federation will join and halt shipping between American and English ports.
Attorney General Wickersham admits inability to move against the coffee trust noting the Brazilian government backs the supply squeeze and sells only to select companies. He says he is seeking a way to address the situation and proceed.
University of Oregon petition ballots challenged after forgeries discovered. Regents plan civil proceedings to invalidate the referendum petitions. Decision aims to protect the university funding, not punish circulators.
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