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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1911
Page
1
On the first anniversary of Banker Beattie’s wife Louise’s murder, Beattie appeared unmoved as his uncle H. Ow webs testified about the night of the crime and the body found in the front seat. Crowds disrupted the resumption as Prosecutor Wendenburg prepared 54 witnesses.
Sacramento reports a governor signed a warrant for Los Angeles detective Hosick on conspiracy charges in the alleged John McNamara kidnapping. An Indiana official immediately departed to arrest Hosick and transport him to Indiana.
Private messages from New York indicate Julius Krulttechnitt, current vice president and general manager, may head the Harri man system with Judge Lovett set to retire and serve as adviser. In Memphis two thousand Illinois Central shop workers vote to strike if federation demands are not met by August 28, with plans for a walkout across trades under federation.
Aug. 24 Ely Nevada reports a furnace-like fire in the Giroux consolidated mine shaft, the deepest in the district. Four miners are killed, two are missing presumed dead, and four more are badly burned after an explosion on the 1000 foot level. The shaft cost 250000 dollars and is tied to Amalgamated Copper. Names of workers are partially legible in the chaotic dispatch.
In Seattle on August 24 a large gathering at Dreamland rink will condemn Judge Hanford’s decision in the Ranier Valley versus Seattle-Renton and Southern traction dispute. Organizers plan resolutions urging Congress to remove Hanford and to intensify the anti traction movement.
Jewish press links Welsh riots to Russian persecution urging protection. Government plans repressive measures as riots renew at Ebbvale with miners vowing to expel Jewish shopkeepers. Ten shops looted and many residents flee.
In San Francisco on August 24 a labor dispute surrounds Julius Krattschnitt potentially heading the Harriman system. Federations demand an immediate Salt Lake conference as barricades rise around O W shops and La Grande round house area. Fences eight feet high with wire and lighting guard the yards while gate access remains controlled. A new shorter work schedule is in force locally with no discharges, differing from Portland.
Paris cable from W R Hearst denounces President Taft as a tool of the trusts and declares open warfare. Hearst, who had supported Taft, cites vetoes of tariff bills and repudiation of pledges as the basis of his shift to foe status.
In San Bernardino California on August 24 Mrs MecDavit the wife of a dentist accused of keeping Jeasie McDonald an 18 year old girl in his office for fifteen months lies on a hospital cot with the dead newborn infant at her side. Physicians call it a broken heart and fear for her recovery. She was found penniless and without food and the child died soon after. She remains loyal to her husband as citizens threaten lynching him.
San Francisco Aug 24 grand aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles concluded with a parade claiming 10 000 members from across the United States Canada Hawaii and the Philippines. Bands officers in decorated carriages Eagle police firemen and soldiers led a visually striking pageant along Market Street and Van Ness Avenue. J H Peare represented the La Grandet Aerle of Baglés at the convention.
Washington today reports former chief forester Gifford Pinchot and Senator Poindexter of Washington will tour Alaska including Controller Bay and other disputed territory. Pinchot will join Poindexter in Seattle before departing.
West Point aviator Atwood sets new world record for longest flight within twenty eight miles of New York. The trip to New York was halted this evening due to a broken part in the aircraft, ending the attempt.
Aviator Atwood shattered the world cross country flight record, covering 1176 miles from St. Louis to near here. He started from South Castleton at 7 42 and landed 84 miles from Tha qtary, with the goal of resuming the flight after repairs to a broken motor bearing.
In Ontario California on August 24 De Clark 17 and Everett Da 9 were killed in a house fire that destroyed the Clark residence. Mrs Clark leaped from a second story window and was fatally hurt while Mrs Frank Clark was severely burned trying to rescue the boys before she was taken out by rescuers.
A fire fighting force is being organized in Albany to aid rangers battling a Cascade Range blaze between Upper Soda and Fish Lake. Reports say the fire is spreading east toward green timber, with the old burns showing the current confinement. This is described as the only fire in Oregon at present.
The first convention of editors and managers of Catholic newspapers in America opened in Columbus, Ohio, in connection with the meeting of the American Federation of Catholic Societies. Attendees discussed plans for a Catholic press association and issues on advertising, circulation, and editorial policy.
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