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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1911
Page
1
London on August 10 sees 160,000 dockers, carvers, and rail workers on strike. Food markets close, ships blocked, and food rot on wharves while police clash with strikers. Government orders soldiers to readiness at Aldershot. Liverpool also seeks troops as cities brace for hunger and disruption.
Beginning August 15 and lasting thirty days, new mid western to Pacific northwest rates aim to draw homeseekers west. Local realtors mail pamphlets and letters, with La Grande Investment Co leading Eastern outreach. Commercial Club circulators supplement efforts to boost settlements, while heavy rail traffic could bring extra wages to local railroad workers.
Local railroad officials prepare to haul Ringling Bros circus trains to Baker on August 29. Many from Walla Walla plan to ride to Baker for a glimpse, as the trains move to the west division and La Grande residents also look forward to the visit.
Newport August 10 Society buzzes over Ming Jilla French, niece of Mrs Alfred Vanderbilt, marrying John Geraghty son of a livery stable owner. They fled toward New York after a Central Valley ceremony but their whereabouts are unknown. Relatives condemn the match and search for the couple.
Washington August 10 The Interstate Commerce Commission issued new rate orders dividing the nation into five zones to simplify railroad charges. Zone 1 covers the west from Grand Portage Minnesota along the Arkansas Oklahoma border to the gulf. The Spokane chamber of commerce rates were found unlawful and suspended for two years from November 15. The order caps origin to Spokane Walla Walla Pendleton Baker La Grande at the same zone rate from any point in zone one.
Steel magnate Perkins testified before the Stanley committee denouncing Morgan interests as dominating the financial world and calling the 1907 panic a manipulation for bankers’ profit. He condemned the Sherman anti trust law as dangerous to business, warned dissolution orders as red flags, and urged stopping New York money flows to curb speculation and protect credits and crops.
Agassiz with his attorney and the British consul in Seattle seeks affidavits from former Olalla Institution patients amid murder charges against Dr. Hazzard in Miss Williamson case. He reports three victims endured 20 days without food except water they supplied themselves. Conway from Durée describes pitiful scenes as patients grew emaciated. Agassiz then plans to travel to Victoria and Vancouver for more proof.
San Francisco August 10 A western trip plan to include Portland Seattle and San Francisco prompts California commercial bodies to send resolutions urging Taft to visit San Francisco for exposition ground breaking exercises as part of a coast wide invitation drive.
Washington August 10 Senators La Follette and Underwood leaders of a sub committee on the farmers free list bill announced an agreement. Underwood said approval is almost certain though the plan must pass the rest of the conference committee. The terms are not yet published.
Avalon California August 10 Two boys from the state reformatory camp on Catalina Island are adrift in an open boat, fighting strong currents as authorities search the ocean for them. Their escape attempt prompted the seaward drift and a large-scale pursuit along the coast.
Portland August 10 Detective Burns head of the Burns detective agency will arrive from California next week to personally direct the investigation into reports of police grafting. The agency and police have clashed before and Burns aims to even the score.
Washington Aug 10 The House agreed to accept Senate amendments to the statehood bill for Arizona and New Mexico. The measure moves to the president who is expected to veto it, though supporters hope to override.
Oregon cities plan joint harbor improvement efforts at the Oregon Development league convention in Astoria August 14 to 16. A symposium will explore benefits of Pacific coast harbor work tied to Panama Canal opening. James J. Hill will send an address for reading. Astoria Centennial festivities add to the program with expected strong attendance from commercial groups statewide.
The annual Holiness camp meeting at Indian Spring Jackson Ga opened today and runs through August 20. Prominent leaders include Rev C W Ruth of Philadelphia and Dr H Morrison president of Asbury college Willmore Kentucky, among others.
The Federated Letter Carriers association opened its annual convention in Quebec with delegates from nearly all Canadian sections. W. M. Burrows of Winnipeg presides over the sessions, which will span several days.
Asbury Park New Jersey August 10 James Nugent chairman of the democratic state committee was removed after a tense session in which he attacked Governor Woodrow Wilson calling him an ingrate and a liar due to Wilson opposing him in party politics the selection of a new chairman was postponed.
President Gompers stated he is in close touch with railway unions leaders as they press for higher wages. He said the workers are united in their demands and, while hoping to avert a strike, will continue to press for improvements.
Washington Ag 10 The senate finance committee chaired by Senator Smoot reported an adverse vote on the cotton revision bill He moved to treat the measure as unfinished business and give it right of way There were no objections and the bill advanced to the calendar
Newport Aug 10 The New York Yacht Club races open off Newport with Astor Cup contests. The King’s Cup race is set for tomorrow and the squadron will disband the following day.
Confederate General Gordon, commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans, died in Memphis after a short illness. General Mickle of New Orleans succeeds him.
Lincoln Nebraska August 10 W J Bryan refuses to retract his criticisms of House leader Underwood in the Commoner. The piece notes his renewed attack and persistent stance in the political feud.
Berlin reports a mine disaster at the Kruspp Hanniba mine when a four story cage dropped down a shaft. Twenty five miners are drowned and 35 injured, many fatally, in Bocume Germany on August 10.
Rome August 10 Pope Pius X remains in critical condition with high fever and weak state. Doctors continue to use heart stimulants as he shows slight signs of improvement while optimism remains cautious. He is kept in bed under constant care and a special chair supports him during the day.
In Rome on August 10, leading Malian cardinals urge the pope to call a consistory in November to fill two vacancies in the elected college, despite plans to avoid formal gatherings during the Italian jubilee. Fearing a potential papal death before vacancies are filled, some warn that a foreign pope might be chosen, though Italians hold the majority.
Luther Thompson Joseph Salaberry Willie Goforth and C F P Curvin, youths from respected families, faced a preliminary hearing on the murder of German hermit miner Nicholas Shentzen. Shentzen was beaten to death and decapitated, his body hidden under a cabin. After the crime the four visited Birmingham, spent money, then vanished. two were later found in Shelby County and two arrested in Arkansas.
Mishawaka Indiana hosts the Northern Indiana Editorial association for its annual summer meeting led by president H. D. Moffett of Elwood. Editors from South Bend and Mishawaka arrive with families for the welcoming event. Business sessions are set for tomorrow.
Washington reports Col Joseph F Dorst, a Kentucky native and West Point graduate from 1873, was placed on the army retired list on his own application after more than 41 years of active service His last command was the Third Cavalry at Fort Sam Houston Texas.
Prominent Newport and Narragansett Pier summer residents attended the wedding of Miss Margaret Buffum of Newport and Charles Walbridge of Philadelphia at the bride’s parents summer home. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. C. D. Burrows of Newport, assisted by Rev. Arnold H. Ford of Germantown, Pa.
Astoria marks the centennial of John Jacob Astor's Pacific expedition and the founding of Astoria with a month long celebration. The program features a fort reproduction, parades, pageants, a Pacific Coast Amateur Athletic meet, rowing regatta, a band contest, and Astor Day statue unveiling. Oregon Development League and Indian tribes participate as dignitaries, soldiers, sailors, and students join the festivities.
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