Laces Drawn in Municipal Election Shows Single Candidate
One candidate runs without strong competition in the current municipal election as race dynamics appear subdued.
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La Grande Evening Observer in La Grande, Oregon
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
1
Voters Await Nomination Deadline In Tight Field
Ill voters near filing deadline as petitions rush to close and an official lineup forms. Socialists stay out as a party option, while relief efforts attract attention and many keenly watch for final entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petions
Socialista
Ward Nominations Close Tonight In City Election
The article lists candidates for each ward with last minute noms and notes a sharp division among parties. It says Ward One eight nominees are in, Ward Two and Three have multiple hopefuls and cites J H Eaton’s supporters filing his nomination. The piece adds Socialist groups are kept out and the election is set for December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Mackey
Aa. Woodell
WW. J. Church
W.D. Grandy
K. Sheak
Robert Finley
Wesley Harrison
la Grande
Foi
J. H.ateon
Municipal ballot to decide key issues in historic election
Voters head to the polls to decide two major ballot questions, including a charter amendment on electing officials and a $10,000 bond issue among the notable measures on the ballot in this longstanding municipal election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heatiesh
Etiel Gt Sts el
Seattle Residents Protest Electric Franchise Change
Seattle council committee on corporations rented one of the city’s largest halls for tomorrow night to hear why the Seattle Renton and Southern ine service franchise should not be taken from the company. Residents demanded lower charges and protested overcharges as riots and fines were reported amid the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pabiie
Seattle
Council Committee On Corporations
Ins
Seattle, Renton and Southern Ine
Electric
Taxi Strikers Clash in Revolver Battle
In San Francisco this morning striking taxi drivers and non unionists fought with revolvers. No injuries reported though one taxi was wrecked. It marks the second major disturbance since the strike began three days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Respondent Convicted in Week’s Centre Murder Case
The district attorney reported that a daughter of an elderly woman previously convicted for murder linked to a recent clash among fans in the central area faces further charges. The case centers on public disorder and alleged involvement in the fatal incident.
Two Women on Trial for Rancher Murder at Wenatchee
In Wenatchee Washington Hannah Debs, 69, faced trial for complicity in the murder of rancher James Sutton who trespassed on her land. The jury returned a manslaughter verdict after eight hours. Sutton’s daughter Mrs Totten was convicted of first degree murder last week. Both women were arrested last July following a dispute that ended with Sutton being shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Hannah Debs
James Sutton
Totter
King Sutton
Sutton
Governors Hear Conference Summary In Louisville
Governor Marshall presided as the conference of governors met in Louisville. Spring Lake New Jersey was chosen as the site for next year. Little business was done with western governors lamenting excessive social duties and urging focus on conservation and other issues for the western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Marshall
Spring Lake
New Jersey
Pullman Rates to Fall as Upper Berths Cut Proposal
The Pullman Company submitted to the Interstate Commerce Commission a plan to cut upper berth rates by 20 percent where charges exceed $1.50. Counsel acknowledged the old rates were excessive and the proposal aims to reduce fares substantially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pullman Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Prohibition Fight Laws Spark San Francisco Debate
In San Francisco a court official urges action on anti prize fighting violations after an invitation from District Attorney Bygertcta. Fickert's opinion says no law broken. Harry Lane to lead prosecutions. Public sentiment leans against prohibition fights while fans of boxing fear punishment for Nelson and Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
Ureh Federation
Alton
Bygertcta
Duthorithoe
Fickert
Harry Lane
Nelson
Mogan
Lothr
Calfornia
Taft Completes Annual Message to Congress Reported
Washington December 1 A hurried cabinet meeting today signaled that President Taft has finished his annual message to Congress. Copies of the documents will be sent to the printer tonight. Roosevelt Pinchot Estrangement Rumors Stir Washington politics as questions arise whether Roosevelt and Pinchot are truly at odds or the talk is gossip. Speaker Prospect James Mann Possible as Cannon Meeting The question of who will be speaker when Congress convenes next week draws attention to a conference between Cannon Taft and Mann, with no one speaking for attribution. The two hour session preceded the caucus for Republican nominee selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Congress
Printera
Col
Roosevelt
Gifford Pinchot
Friends of
Conservation
New York
Mam
Jon Cannon
James Mann
Sinois
Cannon
Taft Aind Mann
al ‘Ead Y Tera
Countess Tolstoi Nearing Death in Russia
Grieving over Count Tolstoi's death his wife Countess Tolstoi is reported dying with fever at Yasnaya Poliana. The message states she has suffered greatly since his demise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countess Tolstoi
St. Petersburg
Count Tolstoi
Yasnaya Poliana
Ple Market Recovers Ind Growers Demand Local Products
Ple market shows recovery as Indianapolis growers report spirited demand for local products. Eight fine carloads shipped from La Grande with rising prices. inspectors removed a few diseased or mislabelled boxes, while close packing and inspection boost overall fruit quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
la Grande
Poaching Boats from the United States in BC Waters
British Columbia reports a flotilla of small American fishing vessels poaching in the Scott group area. Officials cite west coast arrivals noting widespread incursions into local waters as of December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Victoria
United States
Scott Group
Oswald West Resigns Railroad Commissioner Post
Governor elect Oswald West resigns from the railroad commissioner job with effect tomorrow and plans to travel to California soon. State Treasurer-elect Tom Kay accompanies him. The group will arrange appointments for state officials. Rumors on Benson’s resignation are denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem. Ore
Oswald West
California
Tom Kay
Benson
Dallas Fire Destroys Fifty Buildings in Wind Swept Blaze
A major Dallas fire destroyed fifty buildings including many homes causing about 100000 dollars in property loss. Five hundred people were left homeless as flames broke out near midnight and spread amid high winds. One woman and two firefighters were injured by a hose wagon while water pressure failed due to a long drought. The fire burned out on its own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Population growth yields six new congressmen for Pennsylvania
Washington reports Pennsylvania's population at 7,046,111, up 21.6 percent under the current apportionment, earning six additional congressmen. West Virginia rises to 2,291,019, a 27.4 percent increase, gaining one more congressman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania
West Virgina
Young Officers Promoted in Japanese Army Shakeup
Tokyo reports a major reshuffle as 2 000 young army officers are promoted to key posts and many elder officers retire. Ministers announce extensive changes in the naval ranks and overall fighting force in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Dee
Greek woman pleads with immigration over alleged captivity
Marie Hopila a Greek woman, 22, says she was held prisoner for nine years in Damascus after being kidnapped and kept as a slave. She pleaded with immigration officials not to deport her, aided by Antonio Jabara who rescued her. they are held for investigation while possible entry is considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Damacus
Merelos
Marie Hopila
Antonio Jabara
Hafifi Hebella
UCK HID AWAY IN NEW YORK FOR WEEKS
A report notes a person hid in New York for weeks while a doctor crossed the Atlantic twice with no disguise but used the same assumed identity. The details suggest a medical figure involved in a pursuit across the ocean and reliance on deception to avoid recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uck
New York
Atlantic
Explorer Cook’s Polar Claim Debunked in 1908 Revelation
A long confused report details how a man posing as an Arctic discoverer crossed the Atlantic twice with a fake identity. He lived in Troy and wrote a confession denying pole discovery while Hampton and editor Hashpton describe arranging interviews in New York. Critics call him a fakir as Admiral Melville’s beliefs resurface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cook
Atlantic
Troy
Arctic
Pole
Benjamin Hashpton
Today
Philadelphia
Admiral Melville
Attorney to stand trial for bribery in Browne case
Chicago December 1 Attorney A Charles Erbstein will go on trial tomorrow for bribery related to the Browne legislative bribery trial. The case centers on alleged improper influence connected to Lea O Neil Browne's proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles Erbstein
Lea O'Neil Browne
Brown
Dias Inaugurated Amid Uprising in Mexico City
Mexico City marked the inauguration of President Dias beginning his eighth term as the nation faces its most serious uprising since he seized power. He received diplomats and officials at the national palace after taking office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Dias
Ding
National Palace
Gas Plant for La Grande Moves Toward Reality
La Grande appears to secure strong financial backing for a modern gas plant to provide gas for lighting and heating to the business and residential districts. J Lambirth, a leading Northwest gas and electric figure, seeks a franchise from the mayor and council, claiming ample capital and reliable delivery to ensure a timely gas supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Grande
J.je Bambirth
Lambirth
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