03 Jan 1911
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1911
Page
1
Mayor Meyers transfers the mayoral duties to Dr Richardson in a formal handover ceremony. The transition marks the beginning of Dr Richardson's term as the city’s new leader.
A shifting council scene ends Meyers term as Richardson becomes mayor. OConnell named to operate a Jefferson Street saloon. A motion to abolish assistant water superintendent fails. Meyers thanks the council, praising cooperation and predicting progress under the new administration.
Governor Norris asked Montana lawmakers to back direct primaries and direct senatorial vote under the Oregon plan. The message indicated upcoming measures on forest fire conservation income tax and the employers liability law and favored a public service commission to adopt a commission form of government while Norris was mentioned as a potential U S Senate contender.
Mayor-elect Richardson assumes the chair as the Common Council begins a new year. He urges businesslike methods, confidence, and collective effort to guide La Grande’s progress and upbuild the community.
The libel case brought by Gaines against Oswald West Turner Oliver and George H. Currey faces a motion to quash. Attorneys argue the 1909 law limits actions to one year and the summons was defective, potentially barring about 25 000 in damages.
Cupid showed more energy in Union County in 1910 than in 1909. County Clerk Wright reports 180 marriages in 1910, up from 154 in 1909, according to compiled records and data.
Imbler faces North Powder Friday in a fast, close contest after last week’s victory over North Powder underscoring Imbler’s strength. Local fans expect a decisive, tight game with high pace and strong effort from both sides.
Westbound overland travelers near Ogden were robbed of large sums as gunmen used revolvers to wake sleeping passengers. One Portor Salt Lake official killed and another wounded. Escape described as a temporary success for the robbers.
Westbound Overland Limited robbery near Reese leaves $25,000 missing and one dead. Sheriff Wilson and a large posse pursue three armed bandits along Salt Lake shore route toward Ogden. Two girls robbed later as passengers beaten. engineer and fireman driven from cab. one porter shot. Suspects head into hills with horses placed for relays.
The Oregon state wool growers convention opened in Portland with welcoming addresses. President McKnight of Yale led the session and the furor over wool tariffs is set as the main topic for debate. The forty-seventh annual National Woolgrowers convention meets tomorrow and adjourns January 7. The weather is favorable and the crowd is large. Portland has hosted the guests with ample entertainment.
A wheel almost ten feet in diameter was cast by La Grande Iron Works for a Payette based firm, with a duplicate planned soon. The piece is described by machine men as the largest of its kind produced by an eastern Oregon foundry.
In Shanghai on January 15 a group of 150 leading Chinese figures including Wu Tingfang will cut off their queues in line with a Peking senate edict. Wu rallied fellow officials at a dinner, urging adoption of a pigtailless life as a sign of reform, the report states.
In Tacoma a mother named Mrs Harold, divorced from a lumberman, is held as blame in connection with a Saturday shooting of Williams. An alleged kidnapping attempt failed, and the man involved faces trial for conspiracy to kidnap and for the shooting incident.
Snow storms sweeping the middle western and Rocky Mountain states delay trains. Eastbound trains ran hours late, with the 6 o'clock arrivals affected. Last night’s eastbound service was four hours late.
Governor Hawley proposes a one year state residency for divorce eligibility and calls for repealing the Sunday rest law. He backs initiative and referendum, income tax, dam construction on the Clearwater River to create reservoirs, and a $400,000 appropriation to finish the Capitol's main section.
The U S Supreme Court upholds the Carmack amendment requiring interstate carriers to issue through bills of lading over two or more lines. The first line bears responsibility for shipment damages no matter where breakage occurs en route. Railroads opposed the measure.
Cold continues after a blizzard as the Midwest endures deep freezes with Iowa at 16 below and Illinois at 8 below. Cattle and sheep losses are feared in stock regions while railroads run with delays and telegraph lines are down. The storm shifts east toward New England.
A January blaze in Little Rock Ark destroyed an entire Main Street block in the business district. No lives were lost though extensive property damage occurred. The fire caused by unknown causes burned through the city center. Local authorities and fire crews battled the flames. Residential areas and nearby stores were evacuated as flames were brought under control.
A violent incident ends with a house set ablaze after three residents refuse to surrender. The blaze traps occupants, with casualties reported as investigators search for causes and responsible parties. Local authorities cordon off the scene as firefighters battle the flames.
In London a barricaded house housing seven anarchists and three Scot guards companies resisted police led by Home Secretary Churchill. A five hour battle with machine gun fire ends when the building burns and the defenders die. several officers are mortally wounded. The attackers may be linked to a plot against the King.
San Bernardino Calif Jan 3 Prospectors prepare to locate a rich quartz ledge allegedly found by Mojave Bill real name Joseph Smith a desert brought in last night raving with pockets full of quartz He disappeared two months ago on a prospecting trip and was found near death yesterday by miners
Sacramento January 3. Gov elect Johnson will be inaugurated tonight to avert a wholesale raid on administrative appropriations. Governor Gillett and progressive leaders reportedly altered plans from Wednesday night. Albert Wallace to be sworn in as lieutenant governor.
A Perry, Oregon incident reports Hanson, about nineteen, fatally injured when thrown against a boiler by an explosion in the Grande Ronde Lumber power house heating tanks. Doctors say recovery is impossible. he has not regained consciousness and death is momentarily expected. His father also works in the mill.
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