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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1910
Page
1
Citizens and council call for removal of the same colored regiment that served at Brownsville after repeated brutality and assault cases against women in the Seattle vicinity. Local citizens urge action to curb threats and protect community safety.
Seattle residents pass resolutions demanding transfer of the Twenty fifth regiment colored from Fort Lawton after a spate of assaults by troopers. City council backs the demand and forwards the plea to state lawmakers. A mass meeting followed reports of women attacked, lights damaged, and threats in area. suspects jailed. The regiment’s troubled history includes Brownsville dismissals with no reinstatement.
Word from Medical Springs reports miner Armstrong died last night at the Indiana mine. Coroner Ison left for the scene and the body is due in Baker City tonight. Initial details say the man was in the cage and fell between the cage and timbers to the shaft bottom at the 220 foot level.
Mexico City reports orders for the army to mobilize for active duty in Yucatan to quell a revolt of up to 10 000 Maya Indians. The gunboat Morelos sails with 500 soldiers toward Camp Odie as refugees seek safety en route to Merida.
At Magdalena College Oxford University Roosevelt spoke to a large audience today. The gathering applauded enthusiastically throughout the talk and no lingering resentment from the Guild Hall incident appeared present, reflecting improved relations.
Wright brothers with six aviators arrived in Indianapolis with bi planes to join America’s first ranged aeroplane meet. The event starts this week and a trial flight is planned for tomorrow. Farman is also entered.
Circuit Judge J W Knowles dissolves the marriage of Alice Shaffer and H L Shaffer here previously in effect. The complaint alleges cruel and inhuman treatment.
Joe Connerty, one of the escapees, faces two counts for forging and passing a check at North Powder. Peter Haisten had a not true bill for alleged theft from the Ronde Valley house. Ed Peterson was arraigned on a prior indictment, pleaded not guilty, with trial date pending.
The official O R and N photographer, Geo M Weister, travels with Baker County directors to capture views of farms and the valley. Earl F Cranston and others tour the valley by auto, with plans to cover Eagle and Pine valleys, the Snake River country, and the Burns river district in coming days.
Taft sent a special message urging Congress to pass the railroad bill that would empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to suspend rate hikes during investigation and take effect immediately. A conference between railroad leaders and Taft is planned to push for prompt action to resolve the government railroads dispute.
A massive quake devastated Campania Basilicata and Irpinia area killing about 200 and leaving hundreds missing. Ten bodies found at Irastel with many towns including Galatri Annellino Re ventono Cozenza Castlemare Stabis Rotenza badly ruined. King Victor Emmanuel headed to the scene. Red Cross supplying clothing and relief funds mounted to 10000 dollars.
Work starts to install an eighteen inch main from reservoir to Second and Adams, 7670 feet south to reservoir. Newport Engineering of Portland heads a large crew. completion in thirty days will end the city water shortage during irrigation hours. Many cases stay in dockets as listed with swift settlements and judgments.
Lois Holland aged 17, daughter of the Yerringtom hotel proprietor, killed herself last night after her grandfather reprimanded her for attending a dance against his wishes in Reno Nevada on June 7.
In Kent Co Furman v Russell the deposition suppression was allowed. J A Russell v Stirling dismissed without prejudice. Oregon state v McDonald deposition suppression denied. State v Hallas defendant ordered called and refused to answer. appearance deposit forfeited. State v Wisdom dismissed for lack of sufficient evidence to convict.
It is cold and cloudy in Portland today but parades went ahead. Thousands packed the streets last night for the lantern feast. Downtown districts glowed with bright illumination in the evening.
The case of McLaren against the trustees of the M and E church at North Powder opened with a jury to decide who pays for carpentry on the church to determine whether McLaren should be paid. The defense says W R Rivette funded the work and is responsible, not the trustees. Rivette is not on trial. Deeds were offered showing Rivette received lots as payment. The Standley damage suit against the O R and N for 10000 due to a fall in the turntable pit follows as next case with attorneys Crawford Oliver Sargent and Hart.
Portland Maine reports near total failure of the spring herring season reducing domestic sardine output to its lowest in years. Prices expected to climb as canning fish are scarce from Portland to Eastport though larger herring remain plentiful in some areas. Hope rests on later baby herring but seasonality remains uncertain due to the erratic nature of the species.
M. J. McDermott and J. D. O'Neal were fined five dollars each this morning for being drunk. Both paid the amounts assessed.
In Chicago courts the leader of the house tied up by a deadlock must stand trial for bribery over the Lorimer scheme. A speedy trial is urged as the case proceeds.
Illinois House leader Lee O Neill Browne faces trial for bribery tied to Lorimer's U S Senate election during the Illinois legislature deadlock. Judge Scanlan denies habeas corpus cites Chicago jurisdiction and that federal action does not absolve state law obligations. Browne remanded to sheriff. appeal motion filed.
In South Dakota, June 7, insurgents challenge stalwarts in a hotly contested primary race. Governor Vassey is the standard bearer for the regular Republicans who accuse the Vassey administration of extravagance. progressives push a reform platform as the central issue.
Port Huron Michigan June 7 the to make Michigan dry the battle cry of the State Women’s Temperance Union convention opened with consecration and prayer. Sessions run through Friday with reports from dry counties on prohibition practices to be presented Thursday.
An official from Oregon Railroad and Navigation announces immediate start of round house improvements and a new machine shop in Portland. Plans have been drawn, two locations are being considered, and work is expected to begin within the month with details to follow.
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