10 Jan 1911
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1911
Page
1
In a joint session inaugural message Governor Oswald West outlines progressive measures for Oregon. He calls for abolishing capital punishment, forest protection, highway improvement, and a broadened tax and procurement reform while praising state progress and urging careful future planning.
In Spokane police pursue leads on Red Applebee in the Sullivan murder case after threats and disappearance. In San Francisco a Dynamo bomb exploded at the Hotel Bimbo in the Latin quarter injuring no one. a fisherman suspect fled, a brown hat is held as evidence, and tensions between independents and the fish trust are noted.
A violent tremor hit Taspkent in Asia and Russia today, surpassing last week’s quake. Reports say it affected the same districts, telegraph lines are down, and details are scarce as damage mounts.
A January cold snap arrives with snow in eastern Washington Oregon Montana and Idaho while rain affects the coast. Temperatures have fallen 10 to 40 degrees since yesterday and the Alaska originated wave moves eastward. Snow may protect crops and California oranges benefit from ongoing rains. La Grande Union County enjoy mild January weather with a late snow and temp drop.
Denver reports Governor Shaffroth inaugurated for a second term with simple rites. The ceremony included a demand for a ballot on key issues such as the bank guarantees law the railroad commission and the recall, all without party emblem on the ballot.
Washington January 9 Senator Beveridge introduced a resolution declaring Lorimer was not rightfully elected to the senate Senator O Wells of Illinois also introduced a resolution attacking the committees white washing of the matter as endorsed by the Senate committee.
Nebraska Representative Norris declares he was beaten yesterday but fights on for house rules reform. He says Speaker Cannon’s ruling does not nullify gains by insurgents and calls the move a frame up by Cannon’s lieutenants as they seek to discredit last spring's reforms.
Washington reports Senator Crawford of South Dakota accused Lorimer of involvement in corrupt practices during his election. He cited testimony linking others to bribery, insisting some testified against Lorimer while others claimed honesty under pressure. Lorimer remains anxious despite the investigation committee’s exoneration.
Governor Hay sent his message to the legislature outlining support for public wharfs and harbor improvements. He urged state control of natural resources to benefit consumers and increase revenues, and called for new election methods.
Seventeen men drowned today when three barges of the Philadelphia & Reading railroad sank offshore Provincetown Massachusetts. The barges were towed by the tug Lukeah. Life savers attempted to rescue the men but failed.
The piece argues Ohio should supply the next president and champion harmonization of the Democratic Party. It notes Judson Harmon, two term Ohio governor, would likely secure broad support from supporters nationwide. It also cites Harmon’s public career and hints at pastimes, but avoids sensational detail.
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