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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1911
Page
1
Judge Basche announced a wooden twenty foot span bridge will be erected immediately. The county will grade the road from Baflards to Homestead to aid transportation. The Arkansaw ore shipment will total 200 tons with subsequent consignments, reaching 2,000 tons overall.
La Grande won the 1912 Oregon Development League convention after a strong campaign by Publicity Manager Blough and delegate Dennin. Theodore Wilcox of Portland was re elected president with La Grande chosen as next meeting place. notable attendees include L W Hill and Howard Elliott from the Northern Pacific.
Bruce Dennis editor of the La Grande Observer urges Oregon Develop ment league members gathered in Astoria to hold the next league meeting in La Grande. He calls for truth in literature, opposition to get rich quick schemes, support for homesteaders, and expansion of development across the state.
Washington reports indicate a House subcommittee will work with the Senate to craft a compromise bill on the New Mexico Arizona statehood issue. Taft opposition remains as lawmakers seek a bill acceptable to both houses and the president.
Tacoma may establish a Henry George single tax system as city commissioners who favor the plan push for action. Commissioner Pettit plans to introduce a resolution to appoint a committee to confer with city officials on advancing the single tax within the state.
Washington August 16 news reports that a House resolution by Congressman Foster of Illinois calls for a nine member special committee to thoroughly investigate the International Harvester Company to determine if it constitutes a trust. The panel would have authority to conduct a full inquiry.
Chicago reports strong odds that Billy Papke will oppose the winner of the Capont Schlossberg bout in September. Papke says no contracts have been signed. Capont and Kloasherg clash on August 19.
The Arkansaw mine contract with Lewissohna requires shipment of ore. Baker county plans a bridge over Herman Creek to connect Ballard's Landing and Homes tead by the first of the year. W F Hubbtler, road supervisor of District No 18, recommends the bridge.
The underwriters report shows 163 million dollars paid by insurers for the 1906 earthquake and fire. In recent days many judgments have been satisfied and the calendar is nearly cleared, though victims of weaving companies push to force payment or company closure.
Chicago August fifteenth Special reports tens of thousands of railroad employees threaten a general industrial strike within six months unless managers grant a full remolding of conditions. The new system federation unites unions across lines under one expiry date, enabling coordinated walkouts and stronger leverage on negotiations.
Butterflies so thick they obscure the sky infest forests between Burney and Montgomery Creek California. The insects feed along long lines moving southward. Authorities believe they are the offspring of a large army worm outbreak that recently struck Slason.
A La Grande man notices a clever confidence game by C H Sweet from Nampa aimed at defrauding George Waggener of 2360 dollars for a house on Adams Avenue. Sweet secured a 200 dollar binding check then vanished, planning to finalize terms the next morning, while using checks from a Nampa bank to back his claims.
In a tumultuous House of Commons session Laborites clash with authorities over Home Secretary Churchill and police actions. The atmosphere is charged amid bitter-feeling protests involving women and children, prompting strong public anger at the government.
Four millers in Liverpool report they cannot ply flour or bake bread as flour stock will last only two more days. Coal and grain supplies are exhausted.
Liverpool unrest ends briefly after infantry fire and cavalry charges killing two rioters as thousands of freight handlers plan strikes. In London extra sessions convene to address widespread railway and other industry strikes with 200000 workers out amid Commons turmoil over police violence against civilians.
Jack Britton, Chicago heavyweight, recently praised as a top prospect, arrives in San Francisco Aug 16 seeking an opponent after an eight round draw with Packy McParland. He is among latest possibilities for local fight promotions.
Judge Lawler and District Attorney Fickert consult to seek a rehearing before the supreme court on trolley franchise graft cases. The writ mandating dismissal of indictments against Patrick Calhoun Tirey Ford and other United Railway officials is set to be served. Lawler defends delays as prudent while trials were postponed multiple times.
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