Middlewest Suffering Without Abatement Insight
A report notes persistent hardship in the Middlewest with no signs of relief. The thermometer and conditions suggest mounting suffering and unclear prospects for improvement.
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10 Jun 1911
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La Grande Evening Observer in La Grande, Oregon
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1911
Page
1
Dying in Large Cities Amid Heat Wave Across Midwest
The report details multiple heat related deaths in Chicago and Springfield with prostrations rising in crowded areas. Temperatures hit 98 to 100 degrees as officials discuss relief measures and potential county funding for aid, with President Bartoon offering to cover costs if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Springfield
County Board
Barteen
Kheoue
Weather Bureau
Fce
Bart#0n
Fieveland
la Crosse
Wisiafie
Milwaukee
Washington approves eight hour day for women workers
Seattle June 10 Thousands of working women across Washington gain eight hour limit in mercantile offices laundries hotels and restaurants. Law imposes 10 to 100 dollar fines per violation. Laundrymen expect to hire more help and may test the law in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Washington
Skat League Tournament Draws Big Pittsburgh Crowd
Pittsburgh hosts the North American Skat league national tournament with about 2 000 players from cities including Chicago Milwaukee Davenport Baltimore Newark Philadelphia Buffalo Detroit and more. Sessions run at South Side Turner hall until Monday with prizes totaling several hundred dollars and a $1 000 grand cash prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Milwaukes
Davenport
Baltimore
Newark
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Paul
New York
Oakland
Cal
Tunner Hall
Kansas City
Edward Albert Knighted at Windsor Coronation Event
Edward Albert prince of Wales was invested with the Knight of the Garter in a royal Windsor ceremony. King George knighted him with sponsors led by the Duke of Connaught and Prince Arthur of Connaught. A note of poignancy followed as exiled Manuel of Portugal stood among the royals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Edward Albert
Prince of Wales
Duke of Connaught
Edward
Prince Arthur of Connaught
George
Manuel
Portugal
Rochester Celebrates 281st Anniversary Founding
Citizens mark the 281st anniversary of Rochester New England’s third oldest settlement with historical exercises a statue dedication for Edward Everett and a slate of athletic events in BostonMass June 10
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Rochester
New England
Edward Everett
Prominent Railroad Official Marries in Chicago
Harry Irving Miller vice president of the Missouri Pacific railway and close associate of George J. Gould wed Florence Neff a member of a leading Chicago family today in a ceremony reported from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harry Irving Miller
Missouri Pacific Railway
George J. Gould
Florence Neff
Observer Party Enjoys Portland Social Sojourn
After three days of sightseeing the Observer party left Portland for Gearhart by sea. They attended banquets at the Commercial Club Hotel Portland and YWCA and enjoyed shows by Peoples Amusement Co. A house party at Dr Etta Hill Schnauffer’s home stood out among a week of social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Gearhart
Commercial Club
Hotel Portland
Hellig
Peoples’ Amusement Company
la Grande
Observer
Etta Hill Schnauffer
Wallowa
Wealthy New Yorkers urge counter charge in Stokes case
In New York on June 10 Miss Graham and Miss Conrad urged to file assault counter charges against Stokes. Wealthy men offer cash bail for the two women still in Tombs as Stokes recovers from a wound. Stokes allegedly gave Graham $200 for return of a letter. a struggle occurred in Miss Conrad's rooms with Graham reportedly choked and Stokes shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Mer
Conrad
Stokes
New York
Fahring
W. E. D. Stokes
Lillian Graham
Mise Conrad
Miss Graham
Miss Conrad
Terrance McManus
Ansonia
Europe
Miss Con
Itla
Insurgent Movement Has Barely Begun Norris Says
Congressman Norris of Nebraska issued a statement denying reports that the insurgent movement is dying. He blamed newspapers seeking Taft’s re nomination and said rumors are unfounded. Norris argued the insurgents have only just started and that media collusion aims to aid Taft on reciprocity with Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Washington
Norris
Nebraska Today
Canada
German Aviators Prep for 1200 Mile Air Race
Berlin trials set the stage for the greatest air races in Germany with a 1200 mile route from Berlin to Berlin and back. German machines flown by Germans compete for a $25,000 prize plus smaller awards from towns along the course. The route runs Berlin Magdeburg Hamburg Kiel Schwerin Hanover Munster Düsseldorf Cologne Aix-la-Chapelle Duisburg Dortund Cassell Nordhausen Halberstadt Dessau and return to Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sero
Citzens
Berlin-Magdeburg
Hamburg
Keil
Schwerin
Hanover
Munster
Dusseldorf
Cologne
Aix-La Chappelle
Duisburg
Dortrund
Cassell
Nordhausen
Halberstadt
Dessau
Southern General Conference of YWCA Opens in Asheville
The annual Southern General Conference of the Young Women's Christian Association began yesterday in Asheville North Carolina and will run ten days. Several hundred delegates from college city rural and industrial branches attend with an agenda of papers addresses and discussions on all aspects of the association work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Asheville
N. C
Young Women’s Christian Associations
South
Hetty Green Sells Real Estate in Chicago Deal
Hetty Green via agents sold land in Game park with Frederick Bartlett and James Stevens executing a sharp move. The sale reportedly netted $225,000 before property changed to Cobe & McKinnin, its current owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetty Green
Chicago
Secon
Green
Game Park
Frederick Bartlett
James Stevens
Cobe & McKinnin
National Bureau of Identification Board Meets in Washington
Washington June 10 The board of governors of the national bureau of identification representing major U S city police departments met at the call of Major Richard Sylvester. Members include Pinkerton Chicago Dona hue Omaha Reynolds New Orleans McQuaide Pittsburg Cassada Elmira Col Young St Louis Far nan Baltimore Downey Detroit Janssen Milwaukee The board plans to attend the International Police Association convention in Rochester early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Bureau of Identification
Richard Sylvester
William A. Pinkerton
Chicago
J. J. Donahue
Omaha
J. W. Reynolds
New Orleans
T. A. McQuaide
Pittsburg
Frank J. Cassada
Elmira
Col
William Young
St. Loui
Texas Legislature Eases Some Anti-Corporation Provisions
Austin Texas June 10 many laws from the last session took effect at midnight including amendments easing the anti corporation act. One amendment allows railroads traction lines express companies and other public service firms to give free or reduced service to state county and city officers delegates to conventions and various other classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Austin
Tex
Prince of Wales Invested as Knight of the Garter
The Prince of Wales was formally invested as Knight of the Garter in a private ceremony held in London on June 10, per the King’s wishes. The event was conducted with strict privacy and limited attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Prince of Wales
Bishop Osborne to preach at Illinois baccalaureate
Bishop Osborne of Springfield will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at the University of Illinois tomorrow. Graduation exercises are scheduled for Wednesday in Champaign Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Ill
Osborne
Springfield
University of Illinois
Jubilee Week Opens for Dakota Territory Birth
Visitors stream into Yankton for the 80th anniversary celebration of Dakota Territory. The home coming week begins tomorrow and continues through the week with events honoring the territorial founding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton 8. D
Dakota Territory
Former Senate Leader Eugene Hale Dies After Long Career
Portland Maine June 10 Former Senator Eugene Hale who shared with James G Blaine and Thomas B Reed the honor of Republican leaders reached the age of 86 yesterday He entered public life in 1867 when elected to the Maine legislature He was elected to the United States Senate in 1881 and served as a prominent leader until his retirement last March His Maine home is Ellsworth where he spends summers He plans to keep his winter residence in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Portland
Eugene Hale
James G. Blaine
Thomas B. Reed
Republican Party
Hale
Maine
United States Senate
Ellaworth
Washington
Candidate Sher Man Aims For Senate Against Cullom
Lawrence Sher Man expects a United States Senate bid against Selby Cullom, arguing Cullom’s Lorimer ties fuel his chance at the plum. He says prejudice against Cullom stems from his support for Lorimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Sher
United States
Selby
Lorimer
No Dechion in Coal Cases Declared Fraudulent
The Cunningham coat claim in Alaska was declared fraudulent by the overnarian Commissioner Dennett. no decision has yet been formulated by the general land office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alasak
Dennétt
General Lade
Carrie Nation Dies in Leavenworth Sanatorium
Carrie Nation the famed prohibitionist known for her hatchet died in a Leavenworth sanitarium after a nervous breakdown. Born in Kentucky in 1846 she leaves a legacy of nationwide temperance work. Her body was later moved to Kanata City for funeral services with burial expected tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kansas
Carrie Nation
Fincal
Natién
Kentucky
Kanada
United States National Bank Named Depository for Postal Savings
Washington June 10 The Post Office Department designates the United States National Bank at La Grande as the depository for the Postal Savings Bank at that location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Savings Bank
Washington
Tech Post Office Department
United States National Bank
la Grande
Edison Refuses Claim Against NJ and PA Construction
New York June 10 Edison refuses to acknowledge a $525,000 claim against the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Construction Company until all creditors are certified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas Edison
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Home Grown Berries Picked by Water Supt Hoyt
L M Hoyt water superintendent gathered a crate of strawberries from his berry patch last evening, showcasing fresh home grown fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Hoyt
Doves Not Mt Est In Weco Threats Amid Conflict
Officials report a general threat from OwMozco toward federal authorities with tensions rising, while armed groups claim up to 5 000 tremors in the region signaling escalating danger.
Critical Mexican War Department demands immediate troop adjustment
Federal authorities of Chihuahua were served with a demand for rapid steps to resolve clashes between factions threatening open hostilities in the city. General Orrozco with 6,000 troops pressures entry, while officials fear soldiers would settle old scores and exacerbate tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marton
Chihuahua
War Department
Orrozco
Orrosco
Ferrys Sought by Wickersham Over Neutrality Laws
Promoter Ferrys who declined provisional presidency in Lower California faces Attorney General Wickersham. He is suspected of breaking neutrality laws during the Mexican revolution and is subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury about advertisements calling for 1000 armed men to seize Lower California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Richard Ferrys
California
Wekersham
Ferrys
Mexico
Wickersham
Rys
Lower California
Engineers converge on Chattanooga for ASCE meeting
The American Society of Engineers holds its annual meeting in Chattanooga Tennessee starting June 10 with prominent members from across the country attending sessions over four days.
Maniac Strangler Ends Life in County Hospital
In Los Angeles on June 16, G. W. Palm leaf known as Maniac, strapped to a bed in the detention ward, strangled himself to death despite confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
County Hospital Today
G. W. Palmleaf
Maniac
Two White Men Kill Eight Negro Section Hands in Louisiana
In Hammond Louisiana on June 16 a bridge foreman and conductor Story killed eight black section hands after a confrontation. The white men fired on the workers when the group attacked the foreman, then killed the remaining five in the ensuing clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Louisiana
Illinois Central
Conductor Story
Indiana University Commencement Under Way at Blooming
Commencement at Indiana University began with a reception to the graduating class by President and Mrs William L Bry an in Blooming Ind The schedule continues with law school exercises next Friday and a baccalaureate sermon by Rev A B Storms of Indianapolis The main graduation address will be delivered by President Edmund J James of the University of Illinois on Wednesday June 71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Blooming
Ind
Indiana University
William L. Bryan
Law School
A. B. Storms
Indianapolis
Edmund J. James
University of Iitinote
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Uear
U. & Nat
Edison
Weco
Owmozco
Federal
Diers
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