19 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1911
Page
1
A compact Idaho report lists ten recent robberies and murder cases attributed to a group identified as Thain robbers. Police report ongoing investigations and seek leads as communities remain wary.
The royal schedule lists events around the coronation including a June 2 royal procession in London, a brass banquet at Buckingham Palace, a dinner by the Duke of Connaught, naval review at Spithead, garden party at Buckingham, and royal progress with Luncheon at the Guildhall. Readers are told of gala performances and departures of royal guests as the nation anticipates the big day.
London voices anger over a palace event as coronation plans face criticism. Residents accuse officials of waste and mismanagement while debates intensify about spending and pomp surrounding the upcoming ceremony.
Heavy rain wrecks outdoor setup as banners sag and spirits dip at a major community gathering triggering damage estimates and concerns over festival plans and attendance.
A posse from Highbridge pursued bandits who on Saturday killed a conductor and fatally wounded Deputy Sheriff Jones aboard a U S train and escaped at Highbridge Idaho. In a morning hold up a farmer was shot seriously and the bandits rode toward Rigby as officers trailed two hours behind a volley exchanged left one posse member wounded.
In Chicago on June 19 Evelyn See founder of the Junior Commonwealth faces charges of contributing to the delinquency of Mildred Bridges 17 as courtroom crowds of women and former followers gather. Miss Bridges sits beside Lee while Stephen Bridges father of the teen is slated to testify. Attorney Cantwell begins defense claiming Bridges left home with parental consent and that the book of truth is moral though deemed indecent.
Two CPR freight trainmen died and four were injured in a head on collision between an east bound freight and a west bound locomotive and caboose near Wanro. Officials report about 75 000 dollars in damage. Engineer Pratt and Brakeman Douglas were the deceased.
A deadly monoplane accident at Vincennes during a Paris to London aviation event leaves Captain Princeteau burned and dead after the engine explodes. Several others including M. LeMartin and M. Lendron die or are gravely injured as crowds are trampled and horses bolt.
Washington June 19 subpoenas were prepared to compel J. F. Smith president of the Mormon church to testify before the Hardwick sugar investigation committee about what he knows of sugar industry arrangements. The United States marshal at Salt Lake City was to serve the subpoena.
All members of the Chautauqua male chorus are called to meet at the Christian church Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.
Two men are held in Ardenwald area jail as suspects in the Hill murder. One man found naked at a Sycamore station with dynamite sticks and a snakes-filled can. he offers no explanations. The other suspect is Ed Ramsey near the city limits with Misshoey, but no evidence yet.
Two brothers Himill and Rob art Ehnert were arrested at Albany and brought to Roseburg charged with robbing a Drain store and the Shasta Limited train. They reportedly carried a suitcase with items taken from the store, suggesting the two incidents may involve the same gang.
Portland reports indicate the Pacific northwest wheat crop will be among the largest ever. Estimates show about 55,000,000 bushels to be harvested this fall with Eastern Oregon and pane promising excellent yields. Oregon may ship 16,500,000 bushels this winter, Washington 2,500,000, and Idaho 11,000,000 bushels.
Late this afternoon the jury heard evidence in the Miller case charged with stealing several pairs of trousers from a box car. Officials describe him as a long standing bad man. He was arrested here, later returned to La Grande for the trial. The next case is State vs Bukertz accused of larceny in a dwelling.
Washington June 19 large gathering at the white house marks the silver wedding anniversary of President William Howard Taft and Mrs Taft Open house tea luncheon and garden party welcome diplomats judiciary senators and city mayors along with relatives and boy hood friends from Cincinnati continuing with continued page eight.
United States Judge Carpenter denied a motion by the indicted packers for a hearing on a demurrer based on the Standard Oil decision. The ruling overrules the motion with no stated reason, allowing the trial to proceed. The packers are being tried as individuals under the anti trust law.
Two men allegedly stole a barrel of beer from the La Grande brewery last Saturday night and rolled it to the fright house platform. Police captured two suspects and held them for investigation.
June 19 rain disrupts events as bunting and players stumble in a chaotic scene. Crowds pack the city while pickpockets work amid high prices and crowded merchants.
Report notes the king and queen plan a grand coronation as crowds gather in London. Officials fear misgivings but push on with arrangements. Temporary grandstands scar Westminster Abbey and Parliament Square, drawing protests over safety and aesthetics. The abbey is insured for 250000 dollars.
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