05 Jan 1911
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1911
Page
1
Wealthy West Virginian and Senate Majority Leader of the Upper House, Senator Elking, has died. The news prompts official mourning as members plan tributes and consider succession.
Senate and House adjourned in memory of Stephen Benton Elkins who died after months of a mysterious malady. Elkins, born in Ohio in 1841, served as Secretary of War and later as a West Virginia senator. He was a wealthy magnate with coal timber and railroad interests and survived by wife and three children.
James Whalen a Portland saloon proprietor arrested by federal officers faces charges of complicity in the theft of U S mails from the Alaskan steamer Humbolt last summer Whalen is identified as a former La Grande resident with Eastern Oregon ties and as a former bartender and gambler in this city The case connects Whalen and others from Pendleton and nearby areas to the large bullion theft investigation
Whalen, once part of the Fargo saloon scene in Portland, is named in connection with a bold mall robbery executed months ago. Authorities report about ten thousand dollars hidden by the suspect, though the case against him remains unclear. The arrest was publicized in last night's Observer via United Press.
The county court and commissioners audit treasurer and county clerk reports as they prepare to adjourn. Road matters and the appointment of road supervisors are discussed while a jury list is to be drawn. a follow up meeting is planned to set next year’s tax levy after the Union County utilities assessment shows a deficit.
The Supreme Court reversed the Idaho district court in Barber Lumber Company and remanded for trial. It ruled the statute of limitations defense cannot be raised by a special plea and that discovery of merits will proceed, while affirming Spokane and British Columbia Railway right of way questions across the Colville Reservation as not conflicting with a 1898 grant. Both roads seek Spokane as southern terminal.
Washington officials report Representative Morris of Nebraska introduced two rules to end committee secrecy and reveal committee members stances on all measures. The measure also tightens discharge procedures, aiming to hold committee members accountable and curb evasive handling of bills.
Leonard, known as Grant, the newspaper man accused of forging several checks on Jack Nice here last week, is said to have been spotted in Boise this week. He is reportedly under indictment there for similar stunts.
Two men held up the North Coast Limited near Seattle injuring mail clerk Harry Clark and seizing registered mail. They forced Charles Reid Clark into a closet, shot him, and dropped the mail at Auburn before the train continued. Detectives search suburban areas as the Northern Pacific investigates.
Senator Beveridge announces plans for a minority report on the Lorimer case. He indicates opposition to the majority finding and signals continued scrutiny of Senate seating and related proceedings. The move adds momentum to ongoing constitutional and political debate at the national level.
The investigation concludes the majority report margins Lorimer bribery charges but notes the senator did not sign the document. The report is expected to be presented to the senate on Monday.
Jan 4 Marshfield Oregon. James Pierce a shack dweller armed with an ax chased federal dredger Oregon workers off the job. Dredge operations halted as mud began flooding his bay shore home and he roped by pipeline crew to end the stand off.
Weather storms in Montana and Wyoming slow rail service with delayed arrivals though overall running times improve. Eastbound trains are near yesterday’s pace while No 5 reached late and westbound service faced hours late. Oregon road conditions ease travel as news from the middlewest remains sparse due to wire troubles.
W L Thompson reports the attorney general approved the Oliver Carpenter tracts for the asylum. Warrants will be mailed for site transfer. Dr Steiner and Tom Kay foresee a site-visit by the new board. urgent need for extra appropriation of at least 400000 is urged. Thompson cannot comment on district attorneyship.
The president asks Congress for twenty million dollars in a special message detailing executive irrigation policy. He outlines funding for water projects, farm programs, and regional infrastructure to support agriculture and drought relief nationwide.
President Taft endorses Army Engineers report and calls for $20,000,000 appropriation for reclamation. He seeks flexible apportionment, easier water rights terms, return of government costs only after settlers terms, and selling surplus water to irrigation operators under Interior Department oversight.
Two masked bandits held up Night Clerk Price at the Angelus Hotel in El Paso early today and stole $5,000 from the safe. Rangers pursue the men who fled north and are believed linked to a Sunset Limited robbery two weeks earlier. A large reward is offered. The money belonged to Juarez racing track men.
Washington January 5 The pennant for best ship marksmanship was run up the halyards of the cruiser Maryland today marking the ship’s accomplishment in naval competition.
Pauline Worth, a known mission worker, plans to travel to New York at month end and live as a factory girl to gather material for a book mirroring Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom’s Cabin adapted to New York’s factory girls.
Low Zendel, formerly with the Tog gery, departed last night for Los Angeles California and other southern points on a pleasure trip. He will be away several weeks.
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