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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1911
Page
1
A report from the senate indicates JOU GE will oppose the road bill. Abure is mentioned as substituted by the house in the related action. The article notes cross chamber discussions and potential legislative changes.
Local residents report strong opposition to a state road commissioner plan in Oregon. A House compromise seeks a substitute via the Eastern Oregon Grange and Farmers Union, with road construction overseen by the state engineer and county engineers. Telegrams from Union County urged passage of good roads bills while opposing salaries for commissioners. The House action was expected today.
The Oregonian reports Senator Oliver introduced a bill in Salem to establish an eastern Oregon normal school at La Grande. The proposal seeks to settle the state normal school question by creating a new institution, advancing education plans for the region.
Eastern Oregon lawmakers push for a $100,000 appropriation and a new Eastern Oregon Normal Board amid a broader fight over state higher education. Senator Oliver argues for a central Eastern Oregon normal school as voters push back against taxpayer footing. In Salem, Governor West faces charges over land bills and capitol grounds, with trustees linked to state board control and water supply leverage. Ninety typhoid cases in Eugene add health concerns to the Capitol buzz.
The body of Phillips, shot recently, will be buried in Indiana. Goldeworth, Phillips' killer, arrived in Washington and will be buried there. The assailant's brother expressed sorrow and said he believed his brother was insane, while police seek a motive.
Bases Committee to decide on the Vitel question next Tuesday. Fortifications of Panama deemed not comparable to world peace, Roosevelt expresses harmony with the League.
San Francisco January 25 The Rev Louis Childs Sanford was consecrated as the first bishop of the new Dipiscopal diocese of the San Joaquin valley created from part of the San Francisco district. The ceremony at St John s church was led by Bishop William Ford Nichols with several prominent prelates in attendance.
In Trenton on January 25 Martine was elected United States Senator to succeed Senator Kean. Martine received 47 votes while Smith took 30 in the official tally.
Washington January 25 The House Rules Committee approved reporting the Panama Expo bill for a Tuesday vote amid sharp clashes between Kalin of California and Redenders over the exhibition location San Francisco or New Orleans Supporters aim for a straight roll call in both houses Fortifications and peace donor Andrew Carnegie with a million dollar pledge are cited Roosevelt backs National Progressive League recall measures Palmer celebrates eighty first birthday with congrats from Michigan Equal Suffrage association noting his senate speech in favor of their cause
Pekin reports hundreds of refugees flee the city as plague arrives and deaths occur China hides bodies as officials, diplomats, professors and army officers seek safety. In Manchuria the Russian government sends sixteen physicians twenty five assistants and two hundred nurses to assist plague fight Amoy reports quarantine halting all shipping and Tokio orders officials to manage the outbreak.
Court notes concluded arguments as Dante Phillips faces trial with prosecutors urging jurors to show mercy for a mother accused of adultery and betrayal amid testimony about car trips and gifts while her husband was left unknowing.
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania January 25 Fifteen miners were burned by a powder explosion in the Pennsylvania Coal Company colliery at Pittson A spark frozen untotor caused the blast The men were near the car enroute with powder. Advertisers Meet In Chicago January 25 The convention of the Association of American Advertisers began in Chicago today and will continue tomorrow Bert M Moses of New York is president T E Crossman of New York secretary An interesting feature will be the discussion of the relative value of newspapers and magazines as advertising mediums
New York reports the annual Old Guard ball at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night. Ten thousand guests expected with Governor Dix and his military staff present plus delegations from the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston the Philadelphia City Troop the Governor's Foot Guard of New Haven the Providence Light Infantry the Richmond Brace the Albany Burges Corpa and other city military outfits nearby.
Rochester begins the forty sixth annual convention of the Western New York Horticultural Society with a large attendance. The sessions will run through tomorrow as the influential fruit growers group meets in the city.
Club owners of the New York State Base ball League convened at the Ten Eyck hotel Albany on January 25 for the annual session. President John H. Farrell called the gathering to order to discuss the season schedule and arrangements.
Tournament play began today at the Knickerbocker Whist Club in the Hotel Victoria for the thirteenth annual Atlantic Whist Association congress. Members come from Baltimore Washington Philadelphia Boston New York and other cities to compete.
Albany January 25 The long deadlock between Sheehan and Sheppard for the United States senator seat from New York continues as the seventh ballot of the day repeats the same stalemate on the Senate floor.
A turbulent power shift unfolds as key labor figure President of the United Land Workers faces demise of influence. Report notes leadership change and internal party realignment amid ongoing unrest at mining sites.
In Oskaloosa Iowa the United Mine Workers of America elected White as president over Lewis 98934 to 42190. Hayes of Springfield named vice president and Edwin Perry re elected secretary and treasurer. The campaign featured strong opposition to Lewis policies and calls for miners to return to work if defeated.
Madison Wisconsin January 25 Robert M La Follette wins reelection to the United States senate amid loud cheering. Opposition is minimal and observers foresee his leading role in the 1912 Republican presidential nomination. He was elected by popular vote last fall with the senate and assembly ratifying the result.
The thirty ninth annual section of the Arkansas Methodist Episcopal conference convened in Fort Smith on January 25 with large clergy and lay attendance. Bishop Quayle of Oklahoma City presides over the sessions as visitors include prominent church leaders from outside Arkansas.
Philadelphia remembers JBE Murdoch on the anniversary of his death. Inmates of Forrest Home for Aged Actors recall him as a friend and colleague from the old school, linking him to Macready and Booth. Born January 26 1821 in Philadelphia, he first appeared on Arch Street Theatre in 1838 and later led Chestnut Street Theatre. He toured the United States and Canada before retiring to a farm near Cincinnati where he died in 1899 at age eighty three.
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