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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1911
Page
4
The article notes strong denunciations from honest union labor groups against alleged agitators linked to crime. It argues the public was impressed by the facts as pleaded guilty and asserts lasting effects on deterring future upheaval by leaders who defend accused individuals.
Ex-Senator Fulton delivered a memorial address on behalf of the Elks lodge praising Senator Amon and his friends. The remarks commended his clean delivery and upright life, noting his influence in La Grande and among local citizens and friends. Fulton’s visit impressed the audience with warm regard for his public service.
The McNamara confession is said to have settled more disputes than any prior event in the nation. It would have affected public belief about court bias if the trial had gone to conviction, and would have sparked claims of bias if the McNamaras had been acquitted.
Daily lineup lists "Every Day Life in Mallaca" a Pathe scenic, "The Power of God" western, "Mam Tallien" drama, "The Slavey's Affinity" with Johnson and Lawrence, and "Foul Play" three reels. Chas Reed's story, Mr. Williams sings "You Look Just Like the Girl That Need to Go to School With Me."
In La Grande the vote on socialism is debated with supporters backing Mr Wines and the socialist platform while opponents led by W J Church warn of disruptive reform. The editorial urges readers to consider La Grands advancement and Eastern Oregon stature before choosing a path that could attract Northwest scrutiny and backsliding.
Notable events on December 4 across history include Richelieu’s death in 1642 and the first Pennsylvania provincial legislature in 1682. Howe’s 1777 withdrawal from Philadelphia to Whitemarsh did not attack Washington, with farewell to officers held in 1782 at Fraunce’s tavern. Carlyle born in 1706. Liverpool born 1770 and died 1828. Randall elected 1876 speaker. Victoria opened London law courts in 1882. extradition treaty submitted 1889. physicist Tyndall died 1893.
A parade of political notes from 1912 including William J. Bryan on a West Indies cruise, Cincinnati mayor-elect Henry Hunt claimed aged 839, bids for national conventions, Oregon special election on a commission plan, Kenosha mayor Mathias J. Scholey seeking Wisconsin governor nomination, Kern named for presidential nomination in Indiana, California Women's Progressive League formation, Arkansas primary talk, Hearst nomination hopes, Indiana Republican race reshaped by Eewin Lee withdrawal, North Dakota Democrats organizing for Burke VP bid, oldest mayor-elect Joseph Dennis of Belle Center, Ohio, Fargo rally addressed by prominent Democrats, West Virginia primary plan debate, and Senator William Alden Smith's mother and voter eligibility.
A medical journal warns that reading by firelight or in dusk strains young eyes and can weaken vision. It advises watching for children holding books close and consulting an oculist to fit suitable spectacles.
A humorous exchange notes a future son in law and his fiancée being guided by his future mother in law. She takes them to the market every morning to show what to buy after marriage while the husband responds that his role is financial support.
In a fragmentary exchange one character voices horror at a cat and parrot being left to fare with nothing to eat. The other suggests fate will resolve the situation as a parrot could become the cat’s meal.
Harper's Weekly notes that fresh water mollusks spread across wide areas via waterfowl and aquatic insects. Ducks can carry mussels over hundreds of miles, with bivalves clinging to wading birds or legs, enabling surprising distribution patterns.
A notice over a Sorbonne doorway proclaims a figure who never pauses for claps or signals, never sleeps or eats, bloodless and brainless, carried to the rostrum as voices reach students. The room beyond houses French officers learning German via a talking machine.
Delegates from every U S section and representatives from several foreign countries arrive in Chicago for the 19th annual National Irrigation congress. Sessions begin tomorrow and run through the week.
Milwaukee branch of the National Progressive league has arranged a mass meeting in the auditorium tomorrow night with speakers Prof. Charles L. Merriam of Chicago and George L. Record of New Jersey.
Minneapolis December 4 J J Bren former acting treasurer of the University of Minnesota faced trial in Hennepin county district court accused of embezzling university funds. The case centers on alleged financial misappropriations during his tenure.
The organization meets at I. O. O. F. hall on the second and fourth Fridays at 2 o clock. Oracle Kate Darls and Recorder Lillie Kimmell listed. Date 11 28 12.
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