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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1911

Page

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California labor leader tied to Times dynamiting case

Reporters and prosecutors pursue a California labor leader amid a widening federal probe into the Times bombing. Witnesses connect the suspect to James McNamara, with arrests anticipated as investigations migrate from Los Angeles to Indianapolis.

San Francisco Olaf Eviermoe San Francisco Labor Council Jone Johannsen Atinues New York Pacific Sl Los Angeles Lawler Indianapolis Miller Jorney Fredericks California James McNamara Times Burns Lena Ingersoll Belle Lavin San Frank Lawler Aghout United *8 District Attorney's Office

State charges plagiarism amid acid recovery claim

The state charged a woman who claimed she lived at Platti ng and did not aid Miss Graham in composing her one note accusing Stokes. She then took carbolic acid from which she recovered.

York Stokes Miss Grahai Miss Fara Trikebreaker Platting Miss Graham Whch

Electric lights at Medical Springs improve resort comfort

La Grande Electric Supply completes a water powered generating plant at Medical Springs for Dunham Wright. The facility will light the sanatorium store cottages and other buildings, enabling guests to enjoy modern conveniences and aiding Wright’s plans to expand auto service and resort use next season with hot water and lights.

la Grande Electric Supply Company Dunham Wright Medical Springs Medical Wright

Lutherans to Meet at Zion Church Tomorrow Evening

Lutheran services will be held tomorrow at 8 o'clock in Zion Lutheran church conducted in English by Rev. Theo Schoenberg traveling missionary of the Pacific synod. All Lutheran brethren are invited regardless of mother tongue. The missionary aims to reestablish the congregation in the city with Swedish and Norwegian members also welcome.

Zion Lutheran Church Theo. Schoenberg Pacific Synod

Lynch Re elected President Of National Base Ball League

In New York on December 13, Lynch was re elected president of the National Baseball League amid opposition from several magnates and near-moguls who predicted his downfall.

New York Lynch National Baseball League

Russia faces passport dispute with U S citizens

In Washington on December 18 Congressman Sulzer urged immediate congressional action to abrogate the Russian treaty over Russia refusing to honor passports of Jewish Americans and missionaries. He called for a new treaty ending discrimination against American citizens including Baptists and Catholic priests.

Washington, D.C Congress Sulzer Russia Ruasin

Delhi Strikes Rocks in Gale Endangering Nobility Aboard

The British steamer Delhi carrying the Duke and Duchess of Fife Princess Alexandra and Princess Maud ran aground near Cape Trafalgar in a fierce gale. A French cruiser Briant rescued passengers after the ship lunged in fog and waves. Two British cruisers aided, crews stayed aboard hoping to refloat the vessel.

Gibraltar Delhi Duke and Duchess of Fife Princess Alexandra Princees Maud Cape Trafalgar Egypt

Enterprise Physician Weds Louise Wade Long

Clyde T. Hockett a renowned Enterprise physician married Monday evening at the Presbyterian church with Dr W S Seemann officiating The couple witnessed by a small circle of relatives and friends include Mrs Kiddle sister of the bride and Mr Meyers brother of the bride They will reside in Enterprise where both are well known and liked

Clyde T. Hockett Enterprise Presbyterian Manoe W. S. Seemann Louise Wade Long Merton Kiddle

Fine draft horses arrive from Chicago by express

Nine pure bred draft horses imported from Chicago and purchased at the International stock show by N. K. West arrived by train this morning and were unloaded here. The fine animals attracted much attention from local horse lovers during the day.

Express Chicago N. K. West

Royal Neighbors Elect Officers in December Meeting

The Royal Neighbors of America held their annual election on December 8 selecting officers for the term. Kate Barls was re elected as Oracle along with Cora Fitzgerald as vice oracle, Lillie Kimmell as rerecorder, Batella Beldin as receiver, Emma Lund as chancellor, Sadie Conner as inner sentinel, Ida Riealand as outer sentinel, Minnie Whitby as manager, and Mary West as another officer.

Royal Neighbors of America Kate Barls Oracle Cora Fitzgerald Lillie Kimmell Batella Beldin Emma Lund Sadie Conner Inner Sentinel Ida Riealand Outer Sentinel Minnie Whitby Mary West

Judge WM Lanning among three judges in steel trial

The article identifies Judge William M. Lanning as one of three judges presiding over the steel corporation trial. It notes his role within the panel handling the case, outlining the judicial leadership involved.

Steel Corporation

Fifty Years an Editor at St John Globe

The St John Globe marks 50 years of John Valentine Wills on the editorship with a special 50 page edition. Born in Halifax 77 years ago he became Globe editor at 26 and later joined the Canadian Senate after years in NB provincial legislature and the Dominion House of Commons.

St. John N. B St. John Globe John Valentine Wills Bilis America Halifax Globe Senate of Canada New Brunswick Dominion House of Commons

Seattle Seeks Bids for New Car Line Project

Seattle officials announce bids will be requested for the construction of a municipal car line running from the north to the south city limits. Work is expected to take about six months to complete.

Seattle

Democrats Sweep Arizona State III First Election

Phoenix dispatch reports fragmentary returns showing Democrats likely win every state office with Governor hopeful G Hunt and Congressman Carl Hayden. Republicans concede Democrats may secure a rare party majority in the legislature and both U S senators, with projections ranging from 500 to 3500 vote margins.

Arizona Phoenix G. Hunt Carl Hayden Peraté United Hayd Republican Committee Birdé Democratic Committee

Entombed Miners Escape Fire in Bryceville Mine

In Bryceville Tennessee rescuers, following chalk marks, search gallery 36 as 38 miners are confirmed dead with three more bodies found. Cam Miller leads a small group toward safety amid smoke and flames as hopes for survivors fade.

Bryceville Tenn Cam Miller Frantie Haste

National Park Bureau Action Aimed By Civics Group

A nationwide campaign to press Congress for a national parks bureau to manage all parks and reservations is to begin at the American Civic association’s seventh annual convention in Washington. President Taft and Secretary of the Interior have endorsed the plan as experts discuss city planning and neighborhood improvements alongside the main parks proposal at the New Willard hotel.

Washington, D. C Congress Bureau of National Parks American Civile Association Taft Interior Minneapolis Dallas Joe Meurland Harrisburg New Willard Hotel

Underwriters Fight WEW Law in City Fire Apparatus Plan

A group of insurance representatives led by Jas secretary of the Underwriters' Baritable oppose city ordinances proposed to use license funds for new fire apparatus. Central of St Louis FP M Lloyds Plate Glass and others are in town to push the plan while arguing it would reduce insurance rates. Chas V special agent for Pennsylvania Fire is present to press the matter.

Jas Baritable Bu Central of St. Louis Lioyde’ Plate Giasaing Chas. V Pennsylvania

Officials survey company holdings on a tour

VY. D. Farrell and three officers inspect holdings along Malo and branch lines as far north as Spokane. The special train to Huntington may include visits to La Grande Hastington and Joseph. President J D Farrell and J P O'Brien lead the group with J D Stack and Rupple aboard. They were in Pendleton yesterday.

C.W. Ofciils Malo Spokane la Grande Hastington Joseph J D. Farrell J. P O'Brien J.D. Stack Rupple Telegraphic Department Tiuntington Blue Mountains Pendleton

Twin Daughters Born to Mr and Mrs Dittebrandt

Twin daughters weighing seven pounds each were born at midnight to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dittebrandt at the Cedar and Malti corner. Both babies and the mother are in good health. Mr. Dittebrandt, with little garage business today, spent his spare moments in smiles and cigars.

Fred Dittebrandt Porfect Health

Republican Leaders Clash Over Indiana 1912 Outlook

Washington report says Chairman New of the Scata Centre contends Indiana was inspired by Taft while Edwin Lee, Indiana state committee chief, says the support followed a lengthy review. dispute reflects party strategy as 1912 looms.

Washington New Edwin Lee Indiana Lee Taft

Trust urge for federal court on anti trust law

George Perkins former partner of J. P. Morgan testified before the Senate Commerce Committee proposing a federal court or commission of competent businessmen to enforce the anti trust law. He urged creation of a branch within the U S Department of Commerce empowered to bar interstate firms and sentence violators to jail.

Washington George Perkins J. P. Morgan Senate Committee On Commerce Uni States Department of Commerce Bor Thous

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