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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1911

Page

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Taft and Roosevelt to Meet Publicly in Chicago and Washington

In Chicago Taft attends Western Economic Association banquet and outlines reciprocity policy while meeting governors and leaders. A separate report says Taft and Roosevelt will meet at Baltimore on Tuesday with a private conference planned and Roosevelt expected to back Taft for renomination with Hitchcock present.

Taft Chicago Western Economic Association la Salle Ilinois Orchestra Hall the Economic Society H. P. Willis Teddy Bai Washington Roosevelt Gibbons Baltimore Hitchcock Divine Cardinal Gibbons

Committee Adopts Favorable Underwood Wool Tariff Report

Washington June 3 The house ways and means committee approves a favorable report on the Underwood wool tariff bill by a strict party vote The measure will go to the full house on Tuesday and be called up by Underwood on Wednesday with Democratic support central to the action.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee Underwood

Plano Dealers Gather in Chicago for National Convention

One thousand delegates representing three hundred million dollars of capital converge on Chicago for the National Association of Plano convention. A trades exhibition will run in the Coliseum with daily concerts by Victor Herbert and his orchestra as part of the event.

Chicago Plano National Association of Plano Victor Herbert

Heat warns kiss in warm weather from health officer

Cincinnati health officer Sandra warns kissing is dangerous in sultry heat and at all times. In Bangor Me a Bangor Theological graduation marks the 100th birth anniversary of Dr Cyrus Hamlin, famed missionary to Turkey and Robert College raider.

Cincinnati Sandra Cyrus Hamlin Hangor Bangor Theological Turkey Robert College Hamlin The Theological Seminary

South Rip remembers Jefferson Davis on 102nd birthday

Atlanta June 3 memory of Jefferson Davis the only president of the Confederacy was honored across the south on the 102nd anniversary of his birth Observances were held as a legal holiday in Tennessee Louisiana Alabama South Carolina Texas Florida Mississippi and Georgia.

Jefferson Davis Atlanta South Tennessee Louisiana Alabama South Canadina Texas Florida Mississippi Georgia

Millionaire's Daughter Weds Ginger in Society Wedding

Miss Mabel Clyde daughter of the Clyde Steamship Company head married William Wade Hinshaw today. The ceremony took place at noon at the bride’s parents’ home on West Fifty-first Street in New York.

Ginger New York Mabel Clyde Clyde Steamship Company William Wade Hinshaw Leew Opera Company Weat Pifty

Auburn begins commencement week with visiting dignitaries

At Alabama Polytechnic Auburn Ala June 3 Bishop Hendrix of Kansas City arrives to deliver tomorrow's commencement sermon Gov O Neal to visit Monday Alumni day Tuesday and graduation on Wednesday James C Hemphill of Richmond Va will address the graduates

Alabama Polytechnic Auburn Ala Bishop Hendrix Kansas City Alabama Polytechnic Institute O'Neal James C. Hemphill Richmond

Frisco Chief Orders New Man Ejected If He Returns

San Francisco June 3. Chief of Police B A White threatened to eject a new man if he comes around the police office after the commissioners suspended Seymour who then obtained an injunction against the order. White and Seymour alternated orders for a time as the case remained in limbo with the injunction in effect. White said he would not interfere with police matters while the injunction stood.

San Francisco B. A. White White Seymour

Yachts Start Bermuda Race From Boston Harbor

Thousands gathered at City Point to watch the ocean yacht race from Boston to Bermuda. The course ends at David's Head near St George Bermuda covering about 670 miles. The schooner Vagrant owned by Harold B. is among the entrants.

Bermuda Boston Mags City Point David’s Head St. George Harold 8

Louis F. Swift Leader of Major Meat Packing Firm

Louis F. Swift heads one of the largest meat packing companies, steering operations and policy at the Chicago based firm during a period of rapid industrial growth and concentration.

Swedes to Visit Fatherland

A 300 strong Swedish American party from Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa North Dakota and New York leaves for Sweden to spend the summer in the fatherland.

New York Jame Wisconsin Miinola Iowa Minnesota

Madero Travels Secretly to Mexico City to Disband Insurrecto Army

Francisco Madero crossed into Texas and began a covert journey toward Mexico City to restore peace. He pledged to devote all effort to disbanding the insurgent army with a bounty plan for soldiers and horses. A 150 man bodyguard joined at Eagle Pass as the train shifted to Mexican rails. arrival time remained unclear.

Texas Capital Madero Mexico City Francisco Madero Eagle Pass Southern Pacific Texago

Roosevelt May Be Called Before Steel Investigating Committee

Chicago reports that President Roosevelt may be summoned by the Stanley Steel Investigating Committee to explain the United States Steel Corporation takeover and alleged protection of the steel trust. Henry Frick Morgan Carnegie and John D. Gates are named as possible witnesses. The panel seeks further explanation of the steel trust role in tariff and corporate actions.

Roosevelt Steel Taft Steel Trust Washington Chicago P. V. Colling Northwestern Agriculturist Economic Society

President Berg Fatally Hurt in Train Wreck Near Verdas

In Detroit Minnesota near Verdas a private car attached to the Winnipeg flyer derailed after a washout at midnight. President Berg of the Mobile New Orleans railroad was killed along with his wife Mrs Berg who perished in the blaze. One other passenger died and six were injured. The wreckage burned and bodies incinerated with cars thrown down a embankment. Escapes were narrow in many instances.

Detroit Minn Winnipeg Flyer Berg Mobile-New Orleans Verdas

Alleged scheme cited by Taft ally amid reciprocity push

Henry Taft brother of the president and Jamies Hil of the Great Northern claim a steel trust and party politicians sought to exploit the public. They alleged promoters would gain future favors and government lawyers would receive dividends and fees as rewards.

Wey Henry Taft Jamies Hil Great Northern Steel Trust

Valuable steamer sinks after great Lakes fire

Buffalo June 3 report states a steamer valued at a million dollars and among the finest vessels on the Great Lakes was destroyed by fire early this morning. The ship appeared to suffer spontaneous combustion and later sank in the Black River. its final value could not be determined.

Buffalo Great Lakes Blacky

Sioux Malis Gathering for State Settlement Campaign

Dakota delegates meet to discuss a coordinated effort to attract desirable settlers to the state. Lorene Shwehlikh will discuss a plan aimed at promoting orderly immigration and settlement across Dakota.

Dakota

Packers Appeal Demurrer Rehearings On New Law

Chicago June 3 Packers of Chicago appeal for rehearings on demurrers to indictments against Armour and others. They argue the new construction of the anti-trust law in tobacco and Standard Oil cases means no crime has been committed. This marks earliest use of the Oll decision as a basis for court action.

Chicago Tobacco Standard Oil Packers Carpenter Supreme Court

Union Horse Show Draws 3500 With La Grande Parade

A large delegation from La Grande leads 3500 attendees at Union Horse Show Day with a grand parade featuring 200 high grade horses. La Grande band provides concerts alongside Union's musical acts while Mrs. Edward Hall wins the ladies riding prize on a jet black horse. Jack McCarty captures the driving class top prize amid strong local applause.

Union la Grande Carlyle Edward Hall Hugh McCall John Ruby Ruby Portland Miss Swackhammer Jack McCarty St. Louis Ilvery Barn Jerry Foley

Cardinal Gibbons Snapshot at Archbishop Ryan Funeral

A clipped image shows Cardinal Gibbons at Archbishop Ryan’s funeral. The scene captures the prelate among mourners, reflecting church hierarchy and solemn rites.

Ryan

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