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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
1
La Grande council votes to appoint a committee of 11 voters and taxpayers within ten days to draft an amendment shifting city government from the warded mayoral system to a commission form or other centralized plan. The measure, opposed by Davis and Finley, directs a special election for voter approval or rejection.
Claude Ogilvie sues Carl Stackland seeking market value of cherries picked from trees claimed by Ogilvie. Case centers on ownership of fruit and rightful harvest. Court actions focus on property rights and compensation sought.
A court session focused on settling a boundary dispute between neighboring landholders. The case centers on the line separating properties and the rights and burdens defined by the boundary location.
City council hears heated testimony from Councilman Logsdon accusing Warren Construction of using soft shale rock on Elm street. Warren’s Sullivan defends work. a committee of 28 property owners is to inspect the pavement and report at a special meeting tonight.
Sheriff Childers and County Coroner C T Bacon served restraining orders on the county clerk, treasurer, and county court to stop reimbursements sought by County Treasurer Frawley and Sheriff Childers for losses in the Farmers and Traders bank collapse. Miller sues Union County et al seeking repayment. ten days given to defendants to answer as court prepares to hear the case.
Dr Gomez is assigned as part of educational reforms as authorities indicate a shift in governance. The statement emphasizes prioritizing a restructured school system before broader government changes.
Mexico City reports 100 injured with a rising death list as Santa Maria authorities raze tottering ruins. Soldiers clear debris while Madero plans an government build and pledges no campaign for presidency. public schools to be rebuilt with Go mez assigned. revolution cost estimated at 300000 and no American funds involved.
Stakeholders including Tart and other backers of the reciprocity bill object to the proposed change calling for clause amendments. The dispute centers on how reciprocity terms would be applied and enforcement mechanics.
The finance committee moves to report the reciprocity measure with Canada. Backers argue Root amendment blocks the pact by delaying pulp and print paper export freedoms until all provinces approve. The bill originally links effectiveness to provinces already permitting free exports of these products.
The Baker ball team requests an exhibition game with La Grande this Saturday afternoon at the ball park. The match won t affect any team percentage and offers locals a chance to see a top level game. Matthews, La Grande s new pitcher, will start if arrangements succeed. La Grande plans a three game series in Baker next week Wednesday to Friday as a carnival is in town.
President Taftep presided over the annual parade of the Brootlyn Sunday School Union with 000 and 90,000 children reviewed. Ju sty, a longtime president since Grant, reviewed the procession as it broke records. Taft guest of honor at the New York Produce banquet supporting the Cotton Seed Crusade youth meeting.
Report states the government may enjoin the Southern Pacific from moving oils from land in California. Interior Department agents arrived weeks ago to gather data, as the government targets lands tied to the Valles area in Fresno County amid the salt project.
Frank Baker awoke to a would be burglar in his home and, after arming himself, detained the intruder until police. Chief Walden summoned help as the man was led to a cell. The captured suspect reportedly had removed his shorts before entry.
In the Charles Wappenstein case the trial progressed with both sides allotted two and one half hours to present. The jury may retire tonight. Wappenstein’s memory lapse about a $5,000 loan to Ed Beet, loaned in 1907 and repaid starting in 1910, was highlighted to explain a spike in his bank balance.
Actress Lillian Graham and accomplices are jailed without bail as authorities pursue a sensational case. Police report ties the group to an alleged crime that shocked the community and national headlines. Further details unavailable pending investigation.
W. By Stokes, hotel proprietor, is defended by Lillian Graham and Conrad, both claiming the shooting was not an attempted murder but a dispute over letters. Stokes asserts the letters triggered the confrontation. The case, linked to a Roosevelt-era scandal, resumes next Monday with Littleton and others involved in the defense.
The grand jury has about completed their work and spent today inspecting various offices. They expect to finish this afternoon and deliver their report this evening.
Heavy passenger movement to the west forced No 17 to run in two sections. Both trains were crowded and two hours late.
The Fourth of July general committee met in the Commercial club room and appointed multiple subcommittees. Sports of the Day led by J. H. Pearn. Advertising by Bruce Dennly and B. M. Slough. Speaker Walter Pierce. Entertainment includes Dr Richardson and a large roster. Transportation by Joe Keeney and C. Dunn. Parade led by N. K. Went and others. Music by S. M. Slough and Dr Price. Seating Ice Water by L. M. Hoyt and others. Free Coffee by A. S. Geddes. Marshal G. M. Richie and aides. Sunrises Salute led by J. W. Oliver. Concession by Wm. Ash and Tom Fleming. Decorating by Mac Woods and Ed Coolidge. General committee Holmes Bruce Dennis and others.
Washington June 8 W L Gary testified before the house investigating committee that United States Steel Corporation controls about 90 percent of American iron and steel exports and produces about 50 percent of total output He said no secret agreement was planned or exists and suggested exchange of opinions might bring world trade into equilibrium while denying any pact on steel pails.
Ricardo Magon, leader of the Mexican liberal party, emphatically denies a plot against Madero. He suggests the El Paso arrests of four men were likely caused by Madero himself after Silva refused to acknowledge him as provisional president.
A special train carrying farmers who joined the Farmers Union is due back this evening around 7 o clock. An extra coach will be added to trains No 6 and No 18 to transport farmers from Baker and Umatilla counties to their homes.
Taft, in New York, reviews children's matters in a brief dispatch dated June, noting discussions on juvenile welfare and related policy considerations.
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