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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1911
Page
1
Congressional leaders fear a Canadian trade accord may tilt toward the United States. Officials warn the agreement could favor American interests and prompt debate over economic concessions and sovereignty.
Washington congress faces confusion over a Canadian reciprocity treaty as tariff experts seek revenue impacts. Editors in Toronto and Des Moines weigh in, Iowa Senator Lafayette Young vows to oppose the plan, while New England fishers protest duties and immigration clauses.
Judge Knowles sentences Karl West two years Morris Conners three years and W H Clark two years after grand jury returns five true bills three secret. Atkinson later arrested on a secret indictment for obtaining money under false pretenses. service of indictments not yet completed.
A fragment argues that delaying responses to appease Japan could avert conflict, but only temporarily as a necessary evil while preparing for future moves. The text suggests the League's restraint may enable migration and kinks in policy.
Sacramento reports strong division among insurgents over anti alien immigration measures. The debate centers on a land ownership bill aimed at barring Japanese Chinese and Hindus from owning property in California. Supporters fear affront to Japan while opposition warns against discriminatory policy.
Washington reports efforts to contact the gunboat Wheel ing failed at noon today after a suspected explosion aboard the vessel yesterday. Officials say wireless stations along the south Atlantic have been ordered to call.
A blinding snowstorm drove the steamer Cottage City onto rocks near Vancouver Island. Twelve passengers and part of the crew are missing. 37 passengers and about 60 crew are safe at Campbell River. Rescue ships Snohomish and Cowlehan search as Tees, another vessel, floats undamaged toward Brandon.
Isaac Heyman a former Meyer Provision salesman and juror in Mrs Schenk's case says he was fired sworn at by friends and made uncomfortable for refusing to acquit, explaining he remembered his oath. He notes no further prosecution will occur.
Olympia January 27 Representative Goss introduced a bill to abolish capital punishment but it was indefinitely postponed. Capital punishment will continue in Washington.
In Wheeling on January 27 Mrs. Schenk was practically acquitted as eleven jurors favored acquittal while ten dissented. The case is docketed for the next term. District Attorney Hanlon may seek a venue change and renewed prosecution. John O. Schenk voiced disappointment at his wife’s release.
Detectives pursue Dorothy Arnold, heiress daughter of Francis Arnold, seen yesterday in Philadelphia after vanishing last December. A raggedly dressed man was reported with her on a ferry trip, prompting renewed search efforts.
Police say Arnold family kept back details while Arhold admitted desiring a writing career and attempted acting in private theatricals. He denied any family quarrels and gave a non public account of events.
New York January 27 actors Nat Goodwin and his latest wife Edna Goodrich appeared before Judge J. Campbell Thompson seeking a continuance in Mrs Goodwin's divorce suit. Witnesses included actors and chauffeurs with testimony introduced as the case moved forward.
A marriage license was issued today in New York to Lord Deeies also known as John LaPoer Beresford and Vivian Gould. The license cost one iron American dollar and lists his age as 68 and hers as 18.
About 120 railway mail clerks who work on roads entering Omaha held a secret meeting. They wired Postmaster General Hitchcock and Nebraska congressmen demanding a five hour maximum workday plus distribution of work and the five time promotions of 125 delayed ranks.
News from Juneau reports hundreds of native Indians dying from tuberculosis. Government boat Pues officers warn extinction looms. in Killisnoo, 336 residents suffered 40 deaths in six weeks. Surgeon Hasseltin calls it an ongoing catastrophe.
Representative Powell of Polk county and Monmouth stated on the legislative special that any attempt to push Oliver's normal school bill, creating a new Eastern Oregon Normal at La Grande, will be fought in the house with strong opposition. He argued the people oppose new normal schools and urged the committee to report unfavorably.
A new ADR navigation feature debuts, enabling craft to launch from water and guide operations. Glenn Curtiss introduces the technology highlighting enhanced marine navigation capabilities and practical applications for watercraft.
In San Diego on January twenty seven words praise Curtiss seaplane development as a pivotal leap in aviation. The craft can take off from water and land on it, enabling aboard-ship use and rapid water experiments will continue locally.
A motor in the La Grande Iron Works shop sparked a small blaze when power and adjoining wires shorted. The fire started outside the building and was contained within minutes, with no injuries reported and normal operations soon resumed.
Washington January 27 by order of the President Secretary Meyer Rear Admiral Barry former commander of the Pacific squadron resigns for the good of the service effective immediately He loses rank and pay Barry previously quit under distressing circumstances after officers alleged they saw an immoral incident in his cabin involving the admiral and his cabin boy
Washington reports San Francisco boomers push to end New Orleans claims of leading the house. New Orleans concedes only a six vote margin while Californians insist they hold a fifty vote lead in the contested chamber.
Rumors in Chicago sporting circles claim talks are near completion for a 20 round boxing match between Al Kaufman and Carl Morris scheduled for the 27th. Negotiations focus on purse and venue details as promoters weigh the event.
Theodore Roosevelt invited Booker T. Washington to a dinner that became a public controversy. Washington, in the World's Work, recalls the event as unplanned and says he had previously dined with Queen Victoria and many governors, arguing the publicity was unnecessary.
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