Congress Returns After Short Session Pause
Congress reconvenes after a customary adjournment with attendance described as small. Lawmakers face routine votes and schedule routine business ahead of key deadlines.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1910
Page
1
Congress Opens Amid Snowstorm With Central Bank Debates
The sixty first congress began in a snowbound Washington as Republicans plan rapid bills and discuss Aldrich’s Central Bank idea. Debate centers on currency control and reapportionment while party lines shift and presidential booms loom. Senators and representatives brace for maneuvers in a tight session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sixty-First Congress
House
Sherman
Senate
Washington Society
Conden
Cannon
Pierce
Congress
England
France
United States
Wall Street
Aldrich
Europe
Population Gains Put Mississippi Kentucky North Carolina Ahead
The census shows Mississippi at 1 797 114. Kentucky 2 289 905. North Carolina 2 206 297. Mississippi rises 16.9 percent. Kentucky 6.6 percent. Each state gains an additional congressman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mississippi
Kentucky
North Carolina
Wendling Convicted of Murder. Attorneys Seek Retrial
In Louisville, after Joseph Wendling was convicted of murdering child Alma Kelner and sentenced to life imprisonment, his lawyers announced plans to petition for a retrial. They indicated a likely motion to overturn the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell
Louisville
Joseph Wendling
Nttle Alma Kelner
Rumors Suppressed on Augusta Stetson Leading Church
Rumors that Mrs. Augusta Stetson would seize leadership of the Christian Science movement after Mrs. Baker Eddy's death were denied. Stetson refused comment. Earlier she had been publicly reproved by Mrs. Eddy for preaching views not aligned with science doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Augusta Stetson
Christian Science Movement
Baker Eddy
Stetson
Eddy
Natives in Fear of Assault at El Vago Texas
In El Vago Texas on December 5 insurgent forces prepare to attack Chihuahua guarded by loyalist troops. A large rebel force drills and moves to the city while Chihuahua residents withhold water support for loyalists. Government troops in northern Mexico await insurgent moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Vago
Texas
Chihuahua
Mexico
Damage Case Decided Over Pollevil Horse Value
Justice of the Peace Williams ruled in favor of G. W. Bartemess in a suit against Isaac McKenzie to recover 150 dollars for a horse afflicted with Pollevil. The court valued the animal at 75 dollars, half its purchased price, after determining the disease reduced value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Bartemess
Isaac McKenzie
Justice of the Peace
Williams
Bartemess
McKenzie
Chicago Delivery Drivers Strike Threatens Christmas Chaos
Three hundred drivers of department store wagons walked out in Chicago during the holiday rush. Disruption spreads as 15 000 union drivers demand $18 weekly from stores offering $15. Armed clashes occur with non union workers as police step in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tony Acnivea
Storms Near Manila Cause Fatalities and Major Damage
Storms in Mindanao and Zamboanga over the last 48 hours left twenty five dead and about two hundred thousand dollars in property damage. Officials expect totals to rise as reports from other islands come in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Mindanao
Zambos
California Cruiser Floated After Grounding at San Diego Harbor
San Diego December 56 The United States cruiser California ran aground as she left the harbor this morning and was floated at 11 o'clock. She sustained no damage and resumed sailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
United States
California
Locals Trim Imbler In season Opener
The M. I. A. team beat Imbler forty one to nineteen in a Saturday night opener. M. I. A. guards showed discipline with only two field goals allowed, while Imbler benefited from fouls but did not have them punished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imbler
Pension Check Arrives for Mexican War Veteran
One veteran from the Mexican War receives a pension today in La Grande. John Stotts, who served in the Mexican War, is among about twenty pensioners drawing remuneration from Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
la Grande
John Stotts
Wreck In England Injures Forty At Junction
London December 5 A collision on the Northwestern railroad at Wilenstren den Junction today injured about 40 persons, with some fatalities reported among the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Northwestern Railroad
Wilenstrenden Junction
No Leader To Be Named After Mrs Eddy Death
Chicago reports predict Christian Science leadership will fade following Mary Baker Eddy's death at Chestnut Hill on Saturday. Chicago clergyman Bishop Cheney doubts Eddy's teachings align with scripture and foresees slow decline of the church as no successor is named. Funeral plans to be simple. son George Glover may arrive from Deadwood to arrange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mary
Baker Eddy
Chestnut Hill
Cheney
Wpiacopal
Mary Baker Eddy
Alfred Farlow
Mia
Eddy
George W. Glover
Deadwood
Church of Christian Science
Dead Striker as a Martyr in Chicago Labor Procession
A funeral cortege for Charles Lazinskas brings 6000 garment workers to Chicago streets on December 5. The march followed his burial after he was shot during an assault on a policeman guarding nonunionists. Authorities prepared for possible unrest and carried a banner reading Shot by Bosses Who'll be Next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Boa- Bes
Charles Lazinskas
Philanthropy dominates estate of Chicago millionaire
An examination of the Michael Cudahy estate shows church and philanthropic enterprises have received the bulk of the income for three years. The full estate is valued around twenty million dollars, with several millions missing from expectations despite numerous benefactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Michael Cudahy
Packer
Rioting Marks Elections Across England Amid Voting
Heavy rains dampened turnout as elections for seventy five members across sixty seven constituencies proceeded. Conservatives aim to curb Liberal majority to threaten a deadlock while Liberals and allies seek to hold control. early counts show Conservatives 80, Liberals 68, National Rate 56, and Laborites 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Death of Mrs. Eddy Reported. Natural Causes Suspected
The report states Mrs. Eddy died after a brief illness with no physicians present. Officials suggest natural causes possibly pneumonia. Funeral planned for Thursday at her home with family and church leaders attending. burial site not announced.
Census Declares Union County Population Questioned
Local officials distrust census counts in Union County saying rural enumerators failed to complete tasks. Officials estimate a population around 27,000, far above five year prior 19,000, noting more arrivals than departures. Durand at Washington confirms delay and promises figures when available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Iowa
Grande
Durand
Washington
la Grande
Oregon
E. Dana Durand
Meverougbest Curtails Navy Yard Spending
Government reports several Navy yards will implement expense curtailment following today’s recommendations. Officials indicate the aim is to tighten budgets while maintaining essential operations across the fleet.
Navy Yard Expansion Plans and Closures Considered
Secretary Meyer urges docking and repair stations at San Francisco Bay and enlargement of Mare Island while proposing the abandonment of New Orleans and Pensacola yards. He notes Britain and Germany yard counts, and recommends aviation experiments with a $25,000 appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Navy Yard
Pennasenasi
New Orleans Navy
Washington, di
Naval
New Orleans
Pesce
Pensecota
Ett Harbor
Clabes
San Francisco Bay
Lees
Meyer
Meyer Monda
Bremerton
Mare Island
Panama Canal
Pacific Ocean
United States
Great Britain
Germany
France
Pensacola
Key West
Guantanamo
Atlantic
Port Royal
8. C
Charleston
Portsmouth
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Burns to Quit From Boxing Career
Tacoma December report states former heavyweight world champion Burns announces permanent retirement from boxing due to a bad knee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Tacoma
Dec
Fish Dealers Arrested in San Francisco Trade Case
Eight TM fish dealers, members of the San Francisco Fish trust, were fined $260 each by Judge Cabanis in superior court for violating restraint of trade laws. Seventeen others indicted escaped punishment via immunity from testimony to committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
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