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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1911
Page
4
Classified fragment notes postal classification and pricing details for the Observer M publication and a La Grande post office entry. The readable content cites second class status and monthly rates, indicating standard newspaper circulation terms from the era.
Secretary of the Interior Fisher travels through La Grande en route to Alaska. A railroad official and a traveling man mistake him for another passenger before Fisher reveals himself, then discusses irrigation policy affecting Hermiston. The piece hints at political loyalties in Oregon and suggests Jonathan West’s influence calms no fears in Bourne’s camp.
The Oregon press fears Senator Bourne may face lack of support from Senator Chamberlain and Governor Wont if nominated. The piece questions Democratic officeholders who allegedly hinder the opposition, claiming the Republican party in Oregon is duped by its leaders and the public unrest grows.
The record lists events such as Illinois adopting a state constitution in 1818, the birth of Prince Albert in 1819 and his death in 1861, the 1836 opening of the Buffalo and Niagara railroad, Drake's well fire in Titusville in 1859, Minnesota militia actions in 1862, Union forces crossing from Kentucky into Tennessee in 1862, the Grand Army of the Republic 20th encampment in San Francisco in 1886, a Chicago McVickers fire in 1890, and Canada’s 1891 decennial census at 4 823 000.
Hon James Palmer Liberal leader and PEI premier born Charlottetown August 26 1851. Educated at public schools Prince of Wales College and King's College Windsor N S he studied law with his father and was admitted to the bar in 1878. Entered politics in 1900 later serving in cabinet before becoming premier last May.
A collage of brief editorials notes spellings and name changes. The Chicago Tribune cites Pittsburg gaining final H in Hans Wagner recognition. The St Louis Globe-Democrat jokes about Hayti and added apostrophes. The Newark News remarks on Hetty Green and congressional probes. The Maine question ends abruptly.
Column notes Roosevelt acted on his own initiative in the Core and Iron company merger. He omitted no referendum. The piece contrasts press attention to scandals and golf victory involving President and Representative Littleton.
Maryland holds state primaries with a tight Democratic gubernatorial contest between State Senators Arthur P. Gorman and Blair Lee. Phillips Lee Goldsborough seeks the Republican nomination. International events include German naval reviews, Canadian exhibitions, and the 4th annual American Bar association meeting in Boston.
New Hampshire passes a law restricting posting of scores in saloons. Dick Cooley’s Salt Lake team leads the Union Association race. Bugs Raymond returns to Chivas pitching on the team’s lots. Tim Jordan and Al Shaw power Toronto in the American Association. The American Association of minor leagues will meet in San Antonio in November, drawing nearly 1 000 baseball men. Ping Bodie has three brothers playing in California. Sharon Pa takes over the Newcastle club in the Ohio and Pennsylvania league. Vicksburg looks like the Cotton States league’s sure winner against weaker rivals. Cincinnati sends Jack Grieves to Huntington Mountain State for the season’s remainder. Curtis Coleman’s play puts New York Americans near the top among Northwestern league third basemen. Douglass, now with the Chicago White Sox from Macon, has 24 wins in 31 South Atlantic games. Brockton’s Steve Flannagan buys Barry of Brantford leading the Canadian league in hitting. San Francisco forms a semi pro Irish team under a Chinese merchant and a Jewish manager. Mary, put away the scissors, I hear thunder.
The California grand council of the Young Men's Institute opens its annual convention in Santa Cruz with welcome receptions for delegations. Three ex Boston Americans Cravath Grimshaw and Denny arrive from across the state to participate.
Tomorrow a street parade will pave the way for an open air special mass. Business sessions start Monday and run for three days, featuring entertainment elements between discussions.
Wholesale tea prices rose after federal authorities condemned 60 000 pounds of Chinese tea for coloring material forbidden by law. Customs officials expect most of China’s 30 million pound crop to be refused entry to the United States, with Japan also affected.
San Francisco reports mint employees hear orders to retrench with focus on trimming nonessential roles. women to bear greater share of job reductions as inefficiencies are eliminated.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier closes his Montreal campaign tonight and will spend the next week in the maritime provinces touring St. John Halifax Charlottetown Moncton and other venues.
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