22 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1911
Page
1
In a dramatic turn, California politics feature a surprise treaty development shaping the Senate contest. The move involves negotiations with Japanese partners affecting regional policy and cross Pacific ties.
Washington reports say the Senate Foreign Relations Committee recommends ratifying a new Japan treaty. California Governor Johnson pledged not to agitate against Japanese and other Asians, signaling restraint to support the expo and peace in California. The pact delays anti Asian agitation and sets terms for Japan to honor immigration limits. Taft demanded California calm in Washington talks and Sacramento notes promise to oppose anti Japanese legislation.
W W Berry was arrested yesterday for wife beating and bound over to the grand jury by Justice Williams on a $500 bond. Because today is a legal holiday no indictment document could be prepared, so Berry remains in the city jail with witnesses said to be present.
Cincinnati rose George B. Cox accuses Colonel Roosevelt of ignoring a perjury indictment at a Chicago event. Cox says Roosevelt concentrated on popular election of senators and left other perjury charges unaddressed.
Morton Ellingsen, once praised for underworld articles, is jailed in Jefferson Market Prison awaiting grand jury action on charges of stealing rare books. Police say his opium use dulled his mind and led to the thefts of works including North’s dress volumes and Goldsmiths Essays.
New York officials in the safe deposit business warn wealth is fleeing the city due to heavy inheritance taxes. Harriman heirs paid about 4 million in estate taxes, prompting others to move securities and funds to nearby states. The industry urges repeal or revision of the inheritance tax to halt wealth outflow.
J E B Harmon, after delivering a sermon on God manifest in the land show, announced he is recruiting a colony of homeseekers to settle in Northern California following an exhibition of western products in Omaha.
Pensacola hosts a distinguished gathering of lawyers and jurists as a bar meeting proceeds. The ceremony mentions a wedding performed in the Guards Chapel at Chelsie, noting social event alongside legal proceedings.
Reports from El Paso and San Diego describe American nationals detained with maps in Baja California and facing court martial. Rebel activity mounts as Francisco Madero reportedly plans attacks near Chihuahua with up to 3900 troops. A separate Alaska movement seeks to join Canada to relieve pioneer burdens.
New York February 22 Doctor Hollis McKin whose wife plans marriage to Alfred Vanderbilt will get interest on 150 000 yearly as a settlement for his wounded feelings Claims cite a fund by Isaac Emerson the Bromo Selzcher king The Emerson fund requires McKim to drop all lawsuits against the woman and Vanderbilt after a Reno divorce.
Portland officials release an affidavit by Knott Egert superintendent of the Siletz Reservation alleging Indian Fred Dick challenged a fight, seized and kicked him, and that whiskey is distributed by white bootleggers. The document urges federal action to curb lawlessness on the reservation.
According to unofficial reports received this afternoon Langford won the London fight. He reportedly cleaned Lang yesterday evening in the sixth round.
Washington February 22 A final vote on unseating Senator Lorimer is expected today in the Senate. Lorimer, denying bribery, says he ran with Democratic support and insists he was the only candidate who could win with aid from Democratic votes. Friends believe he will be vindicated.
More than 100 men have enrolled from across the United States and Canada in the world’s first correspondence school for aviators, with names pouring in from many regions.
New York readers glimpse a quirky spring trend describing an iron poke hairstyle piece amid wash dish and tub accessories. The piece notes a mushroom shell and other items are missing, while a flat iron poke hides a hat flare revealing a dramatic coiffure.
Representative John Washington and Representative Albert Dawson of Town have been tendered the office of Secretary to President Taft.
Washington reports a graft probe centered on the Navy department involving use of plans for two dreadnoughts to steer contracts to American builders. Senator La Follette introduced a Senate resolution seeking full information and documents from the State and Navy secretaries.
Washington reports the naval appropriation bill clearing the house. It bars armor plate, steel, or machinery purchases from companies in anti competitive agreements. It includes union labor and eight hour day rules for the two battleships and limits government payments to no more than double manufacture cost.
In Scranton on February 22 Charles Schwab refused to comment on Admiral Garcia of Argentina admitting the United States secret had been disclosed. Schwab called the administration bargain news to him and declined further discussion.
Seven people died and thirty two were injured when a passenger train burned at Vodnessenka in Feb. 22. Passengers were trapped in debris as the carriages twisted and collapsed.
Stars and Stripes reports Observance in Washington and Paris Berlin and other centers. London merchants and public figures mark the day with programs in the U S and abroad.
Crowds in London display the Stars and Stripes and attend services at the L. D. G. church where C. E. Cochran delivers a detailed portrait of George Washington. The program includes songs, invocation, and reflections on Washington's early life and character beyond his wartime deeds.
Reports from Salem say several bills will be vetoed before the governor’s veto power expires next Friday. Senator Wood’s county division measure may be clipped, with a veto message expected upon filing with the Secretary of State. The governor also plans to sign a veto on the creation of the Oregon naval reserve amid tense pension and naval militia political maneuvering.
Friends of Robert W. Chanley anticipate a separation following news that the artist paid Lina Cavalier 950000 to release him from ante nuptial contracts.
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