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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1907
Page
1
United States Senator J M Guarin of Oregon urged better understanding of the Japan treaty and potential labor migration. He warned that Japan could send millions of workers and pressed for a new treaty if needed to protect American economic interests.
Dispatches report a tidal wave off Ceylon's south coast caused extensive damage after an underwater earthquake. In Norristown, Cassatt's will allocates ten million dollars to his wife and children, with no charity bequests.
Professor H F Osborn Walter Granger and George Olsen sail for Egypt to search for skeletons of a small animal thought to be the prehistoric elephant of the pliccans The Laycum desert bones discovery by British engineers sparked the expedition led by Morris K Jessup president of the American Museum They will work in the Sayoum desert near Gairo for about four months
The Supreme Court today refused to assume jurisdiction in Colorado election cases, ruling no federal question was involved and that Colorado's decision is final, favoring Republicans and giving party officials the legal title in Denver. A separate report notes the steamer Ponce, overdue eight days from Porto Rico, remains unreported with seven passengers and fifty two crew aboard.
The National Base Ball Commission holds its annual meeting in Cincinnati with Chairman Hermann and American League President Johnson presiding. Bruce See and league schedule committees will finalize the annual business and remove conflicting dates from next season’s schedule.
Chicago January 7 Interstate Commerce Commissioners met with Southern Pacific and Louisiana and Texas railroad firemen's representatives. Commissioner's Knapp said Grand Chief Hanna and union associates accepted the compromise awaiting a vote of the rank and file. If approved by members the strike ends without further talks. Houston January 7 The Southern Pacific firemen's strike was officially called off at 1 PM and workers returned to duty.
Delegates from La Granda lodges of conductors and brakemen meet General Man beau O'Brien and General Superintendent Mr Buckley in Portland to press an eight hour day. ORGN system workers already asked for eight hours and were denied. Trade union committees hoped the Harriman strike would help. The Southern Pacific firemen's strike now settles and dims prospects.
The City Council reviews the Beaver Creek water project noting 2,000,000 gallons daily needs. Estimates favor 14 13.01 inch main with 10 inch lower line, predicting up to 550 horsepower and about 92 000 dollars value at 6 percent capitalization. Continuous wood stave pipe is preferred for most of the line with steel pipe for higher pressures, and demands quality materials and proper insulation.
A powerful storm grips Nevada with the heaviest rainfall in years, affecting Reno and other parts of the state. Weather officials warn residents to take precautions as flooding and damaging winds are reported in several counties.
Secretary Cortelyou retires as chairman of the Republican National Committee and Harry S. New is chosen to succeed him in Washington, effective promptly.
A massive blaze in Bangkok’s Chinese quarters today caused an estimated loss of three million. Fire crews battled the flames as homes and businesses burned, with emergency responders securing the area and evacuations underway.
Paris reports a morning duel between L Essuere of the consular service and author Robert Zevaco with swords. The consul is seriously injured and the event occurred today.
La Grande hosts the La Grands Camp Modern Woodmen of America installation this evening with all members urged to attend. E. E. Cross, noted O R N brakeman, is in the city en route to Portland.
Attorney General Jackson filed suit in New York Supreme Court seeking to oust Mayor McClellan and affirm William Randolph Hearst as legally elected mayor. The case cites improper ballot handling in districts, unregistered voters, and double voting allegations amid a contested 1905 election. Governor Hughes pushed election reform as the dispute intensified.
Cheyenne reports the death of Dean Hayes a banker and prominent politician after a duel with a leading attorney of Meoteesee. Hayes a Democratic nominee for governor congressman and state treasurer in the past decade recently aligned with Roosevelt support, and the town feud long standing led to the fatal confrontation.
Jane Poultry fanciers from across the Southern States gather for the fourth annual Atlanta Poultry Association show in Atlanta Georgia. Seven thousand exhibits mark the event as the Souths most successful, while the Kennel Club holds its annual show concurrently featuring great Danes Mastiffs and collie dogs.
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