07 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1911
Page
1
A broad coalition of La Grande businessmen and citizens vow to restore peace amid street violence and threats. The statement, dated December 6, 1911, calls for unhindered passage for all residents and pledges support to police and city officials to end disorder and protect commerce.
A La Grande federation of shopmen meeting with about fifty business and professional leaders passed a resolution to curb violence during the long running strike. They urged equal enforcement of law for strikers and strikebreakers, warned against overt acts, and expected guards to be removed soon to restore order. The group invited the mayor and police chief to address them in October, but they did not respond.
The Adviser Board of the Shop Employes of La Grande states they visited the mayor to pledge nonviolence and moral suasion to prevent the company from using workers in positions claimed by the union. They also instructed members to avoid railroad property. The note cites the Supreme Court ruling on the right to wage prickets and is signed by the advisory board.
State game warden and representative Mr. Wilson announce the Minam hatchery will stop propagating salmon and begin reconstructing the facility to rear trout. The move aims to align with Eastern Oregon fishermen and takes effect immediately.
El Paso reports another outbreak against Madero in Chihuahua with troops rushed to the cities of Andreas and Parra. The movement signals renewed unrest as forces mobilize to quell the violence.
The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for a statement of the condition of national banks as of the close of business December 6.
Shanghai dispatch says unified Republicans proclaim a provisional assembly and name Naning the capital. Rebel army occupies the city and advances toward Pekin while Yuan Shi Kai is expected to defect and join the rebellion.
Washington Dec 7 officials declare that Secretary of Commerce and Labor Nagel will probably be the next supreme court justice. Attorney General Wickersham is backing him strongly.
Los Angeles December 7 reports show the complete vote for Alexander 85739 Harriman 61590. Prohibition was defeated by a margin of 55870. Every good government candidate won by a large majority.
California voters including women cast ballots December 6 in Los Angeles to defeat the prohibition ordinance by about ten to one. Attorney Nathan Newby led the measure for the Good Government league, while women’s groups who had just gained voting rights urged education of the new electorate. Final tally.
President Taft sent a foreign policy message to Congress stressing neutrality and the ratification of arbitration treaties with Great Britain and France. He outlines Mexican unrest, arms seizures, and the mobilization of Texas troops, and advocates a centralized Bureau to promote American trade abroad. He calls for swift Senate action on treaties and highlights the importance of China and Latin American stability.
Oregon delegates led by J. H. ONeill and Gov. Oswald West promote Oregon at the United States Land and Irrigation Exposition in Chicago. Tom Richardson addresses delegates while Southern Pacific officials pledge support and visitors receive Oregon badges and pamphlets.
McNamas tell Captain Gallagher they will not testify to the federal grand jury. The grand jury sessions open as authorities seek secrets and potential charges against Alexander McNamara emerge. John May may be called to the stand, possible refusal to talk noted. Los Angeles report from December 7.
Wanton Accounting in Indianapolis reports Attorney Miller pressing Gompers to sue for a formal accounting of the McNamara defense funds. He says the move would show the public how much was spent legitimately and how much went to corruption, fees, and expenses.
King George and his retinue arrived at Delhi today to a cannonade welcome by Lord Hardinge and about 160 native rulers. A grand procession followed as the royal party were received, signaling the coronation durbar set for Tuesday and the pig show’s climax.
Mary Manford aged 14 was kidnapped by Wrank Belllox on Italian soil and found along the roadside late yesterday. She testified he forced her to accompany him and mistreated her as the Woodsara searched for the fugitive.
The article describes the federal investigation into the dynamiting conspiracy centering on the McNamara case. John McNamara may be called to testify with ability to invoke against self. Prominent labor leaders and defense figures are involved, and grand jury actions in Los Angeles continue with secrecy.
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