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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1910
Page
1
A historical note reports Mrs Perry not named among eight public suspects in the murder case. The article hints at a one sided love motive and questions innocence of the accused man. The fragment preserves a local perspective on a notable crime inquiry.
The defense argues no eye witness. state seeks sufficient testimony to convict Ellexson for the Waldo Perry killing. Mrs Perry is portrayed as innocent in this circumstantial case, while Prosecutor Hoels works to weld links for a conviction. Judge Meyey shields the defendant as the trial develops.
Washington December 21 The Interstate Commerce Commission filed its railroad valuation report with Congress. It criticizes the cost property approach and questions reliability of investment and current value estimates. For August and September railroads reported revenues of 745,134,204 with expenses of 499,899,372, plus 15,151 passenger injuries and 8 employee deaths and 38,950 injuries in the year ending June 30. The report highlights a key regulation provision authorizing new oversight.
The article details Tom Ellexson leaving Brown for Union to work for Waldo Perry, then going to Echo and requesting a Perry job. It notes Perry family ties, Mrs. Perry’s Portland move, Ellexson’s alleged drinking, and letters prompting the job inquiry amid family arrangements.
Baker today hosts Jay Bowerman and J N Nottingham in a final site inspection for the eastern Oregon asylum. They plan to visit Union tonight and tomorrow to complete examinations. A Corvallis soil expert is assessing Union soil conditions as local business leaders plan to meet the governor and party tonight.
In Washington on December 21 Speaker Cannon blocked immediate action on Taft's special message to Congress. The bill would authorize both the president and Texas officials to mark the Texas New Mexico boundary while the Senate adopted Taft's recommendation.
The grand jury investigating the Antonio Rodrigues lynching in Rock Springs Texas was discharged without returning an indictment or determining responsibility amid anti American riots in Mexico.
Chicago December 21 President Stone demands quick decisive action to end the sixty one railroad strike as Neill tries arbitration. Officials report no settlement in sight with a 9 1/2 percent wage offer rejected and delays intolerable.
New York report states Senator Aldrich was moved by ambulance to Roosevelt Hospital for an operation on a stiffened tendon in his left hand stemming from an accident months ago. Initial reports suggested a taxi or street car collision, but no witnesses were found.
Washington reports the elections and privileges committees exonerated Senator Lorimer, finding no proof his title to a senate seat was violated by corrupt methods. The formal report cites lack of evidence and asks to be excused from further consideration. Burgers and Frazier did not sign the document. Signed by Burrows Depew Dillingham Heyburn Bulkeley Bailey Paynter Johnson and Fletcher.
City council will finalize the gas franchise terms and approve the final draft. Three barber shop licenses will be issued to fill vacancies from the last meeting which saw five licenses granted.
In Union Oregon the supreme court upheld a trial court decision granting taxpayers a voice in selecting the school site. The case began with a petition to block tearing down the old courthouse for a new school, delaying the project though bonds had already been issued. Hector McDonald of Wallowa was awarded seven hundred dollars in a separate matter.
The Crane company claimed a mechanic's lien on the local O R N round house for plaster work. The supreme court upheld the lower court finding that no lien existed, a major litigation over three years of attacks and counterattacks led by Judge Knowles.
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company gains permanent title to Hector MacDonald land right of way in Wallowa County for 700 dollars, ending years of litigation. MacDonald had sought injunctions after the road was built outside the contract time limits. The case reached the state Supreme Court for final decision.
Berlin reports German naval heads bitter over English American and French fleets mingling and the failure of the American fleet to stop at Wilhelmshaven. The slight is described as a national affront by German naval officials.
The piece notes the navy department’s view of the dispute as an affair between nations. Count Reventlow, a noted German naval expert, leads the anti American faction stirring concern over the alleged slight.
A fatal blaze in Cincinnati caused two million dollars in damage. Fireman Robert Greer and an unidentified boy died. ten firefighters were severely hurt. The flames started at Krippendorf & Co factory and spread to Taylor Poole Leather Co, destroying the first and damaging eight other structures.
Washington December 21 the senate confirmed the nominations of McChord and Meyer as members of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
A heavy snow storm sweeps southern Kansas toward the continental divide causing widespread wire damage. Telegraph and telephone lines report outages as trains face delays and travel becomes difficult across the region. The storm moves eastward through the day.
Three valuable hounds recently arrived from Idaho State Penitentiary Boise and now owned by D C Brischoux Savoy hotel proprietor were poisoned. Brischoux condemns the act and promises prosecution. others in the city share anger at a revived poisoning wave affecting dogs.
A train collision on the Pennsylvania railroad in Chicago yards destroyed Christmas gifts worth 250000. The passenger engine boiler exploded igniting a registered mail car. Diamonds were recovered from the ashes, and the passenger engineer was gravely injured.
A cave-in at a Salt Lake road branch near Meadow Valley leaves one dead and five injured. The deceased is identified as G. F. McCarthy.
In Manchester England the Little Hulton mine near Leigh suffered a massive explosion and fire that trapped miners. By afternoon 20 bodies were recovered with hundreds still missing as rescue teams worked to reach survivors. Officials fear most workers are dead and investigations begin into the blast.
President Taft nominates Benjamin Barber for the post of receiver of public moneys at Lewiston Idaho. The nomination is announced amid federal appointments in Washington. Barber is expected to assume duties after confirmation.
London December 21 a secret conference between the King and Premier Asquith fueled belief that the King will create liberal peers to outvote conservatives on veto over the House of Lords. No other details were released and clarity awaits the King's address to Parliament.
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