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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1911
Page
1
Ex-Governor J. Frank Hanly spoke before a large La Grande audience on liberty and progress in civil society. He traced struggles from colonial days to modern labor capital issues, praising Lincoln and delivering a climax described as rhetorically magnificent and spellbinding.
Thousands filled La Grande for the Fourth of July, with a delayed Union arrival pushing back morning races and delaying entertainment. Special trains ferried crowds, prizes were awarded in races and contests, and spectators enjoyed free coffee and a busy, lively day despite the trip disruption.
A bond election opens in the Imbler school district over a proposed $20,000 high school bond. The move comes after a previous bond limit overrun by $17 and spurs remonstrance from residents favoring district division.
In Indianapolis on July 5, after several postponements the trial began for Mrs. Alice Poehler charged with murdering Carl Storey. Storey was fatally shot in a local hotel on January 12 amid a quarrel alleged to have sparked the tragedy.
The Kansas City tournament begins with leading women’s players from about six states competing under favorable conditions for the Missouri Valley championship.
A large crowd gathered in Washington on July 5 at the Lincoln Memorial area as officials announced a new ceremony to mark the landmark. Organizers expected thousands to attend with security and traffic plans in place.
A bronze tablet memorial to Abraham Lincoln will be unveiled next week at Fort Stevens where he stood during the battle. The project is by the Fort Stevens Lincoln Park Association.
Rome reports the dowager queen of Portugal Maria Hia mother of the deposed Manuel died at Stupi nig castle where she had lived since his overthrow. Her decline followed years of dwindling fortunes and social standing.
The Baker automobilists invite the Union County Motor Club to enter the auto races scheduled for July 10. The notice emphasizes friendly challenge and local competition among regional clubs.
The opening chant alto a Chantraya is featured with the Apollo Troupe last night. An audience packed the hall as the home talent production impressed with smooth period costuming and vivid instrumentals. Delegates led by John Hancock and Rev Jacob Duche enacted the congress, reading the Declaration and debating its adoption with lists of famous signers and speakers including Samuel Adams and John Adams.
Scorching temperatures spike infant deaths in eastern cities while Chicago reports 104 at 2 o clock. Relief promised near New York vicinity as beachgoers face rising heat. Crops suffer from drought and dryness amid high heat across states.
Heat wave totals rise with Chicago and New York reporting dozens of fatalities. Des Moines records 90 at noon as crops suffer. Canada reports crop losses amid forecasts of rain to come.
The program runs from 9:20 to 10:30 am with informal problem discussions for Endeavorers. Daily at 3 pm and 8 pm two large simultaneous meetings on the pier feature speakers of international repute. Topics include personal religion evangelism missions temperance and interdenominational fellowship with a grand Saturday choir and special Sunday evening services. President Taft is expected Friday to deliver an address.
In San Francisco Moran contends a low left foul to the stomach finished the bout with Wolgast in the 18th round. Wolgast disputes the claim and says Moran was hurt from the 11th round and he dominated the match. Moran vows to fight again, calling Wolgast a Michigan wildcat.
Delegates from across the United States and Canada arrive in Atlantic City for the 9th International Christian Endeavor convention. About 9,000 members are expected to attend as sessions unfold on the pier and in the pavilion with restricted shore access and a Quiet Hour each morning. The Christian Endeavor Institute will meet daily 9 to 10 30 a m under expert leadership.
An 18 year old Abbott boy was badly injured when a log crushed his right leg at Mr Glenn’s on Monday. Doctors amputated the leg in seven minutes to fight blood poisoning that had set in, but he remains in grave danger today. The youth is the son of a prominent L D S church member, Bishop Abbott.
Indications point to the largest gathering of whist players as the 21st annual congress of the American Whist league sets in at Niagara Falls Ontario next week. Participants will include many members of the Canadian Whist league and the Woman’s Whist league of America.
Leading players from Lincoln Nebraska City Hastings Norfolk Fremont and other Nebraska clubs converge in Omaha for the Nebraska Golf Association event at the Meld Club links. Play starts today and runs through the week.
Fred Cranston tours La Grande to promote the Baker aviation meet scheduled for July 19. He reports strong interest and forecasts success for La Grande's efforts next Saturday and Sunday.
Dispatches report the Fourth of July had the smallest fatalities in history with Caird Illinois leading as the only insane town with three deaths. New York records two deaths while 19 other towns report one fatality each. Fireworks caused 12 deaths. seven from arms, two from gunpowder, three from toy displays. Injuries total 88 and losses reach 344000. Portland reports no fireworks fires for the first time in recent history.
On returning from a game in Haines where Elgin beat Baker, the Elgin team’s large white steamer struck a mudhole, threw the occupants, and caused serious damage. Center fielder Shor ty De Bole was severely injured, knocked unconscious, and taken to La Grande where he regained consciousness before traveling home.
The granite memorial to Laura Secord was unveiled at Queenston Heights Ontario. A 19 foot column with bronze inscriptions stands overlooking the Niagara River. Sir Geo Ross and J W Langmuir attended with a large crowd as speakers praised Secord's act aiding British troops at Beaver Dams a century ago.
Sunday School of Methods at Asbury Park began its annual meeting and will run for a week. Topics include religious education materials worship in Sunday schools home influence on religious education and San Francisco convention matters.
The July term of circuit court opened with the county judge and Commissioners Galloway and Selder in attendance.
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