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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1911

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First Bona Fide Aviation Meet Slated for La Grande

Eastern Oregon will host a two day air show in La Grande on July 11 and 12 with Charles F. Walsh as the aviator. The Commercial club backs the event and guarantees gate refunds if no flights occur. Walsh will survey La Grande and nearby districts, drawing spectators from across the region.

C. Walsh Commercial Club LA Grande Oregon la Trande Lincoln Grounds Walsh Lincoln Ball Park Chas. F. Walsh Charles L. Young Aviation Meet Ely France

Consecration of Bishop Clark in Hamilton Cathedral

The Rev. Dr. W. R. Clark was today consecrated bishop of the new diocese of the Church of England in Canada at Christchurch cathedral Hamilton. Archbishop Hamilton of Ottawa presided and Bishop Thorneloe of Algoma preached the sermon as the complete ritual of consecration was performed before a large crowd of bishops clergy and laymen.

Clark Hamilton Ont W. R. Clark Church of England Canada Christchurch Ottawa Thorneloe Algoma

Dartmouth Commencement Week Opens With Baccalaureate Sermon

Hanover New Hampshire June 24 Visitors gather during commencement week at Dartmouth College for the traditional events. The program will begin tomorrow with the baccalaureate sermon.

Hanover N. H Dartmouth College

Graduation Schedule At Broadway Tabernacle New York

Reverend Charles W. Jefferson outlines the week by Broadway Tabernacle in New York City with Monday as class day Tuesday for alumni and Wednesday set for graduation exercises.

Charles W. Jefferson D. D Broadway Tabernacle New York City

Havemeyer Started Factories In Beet Sugar Here

Chester Mary of Denver, president of the Great Western Sugar Co and of a 50 million dollar New Jersey corporation, testified before Hardwick sugar investigators that Havemeyer financed beet sugar factories in Colorado. Sixteen plants merged in 1905 into a Great Western corporation, with the Sugar trust owning a third and the Havemeyer estate 35 percent. Morey was president and director of most firms prior to the combination.

Washington Chester Mary Denver Graat Western Sugar Company New Jersey Corporation Today Hardwick Sugar Havemeyer Colorado Great Western Corporation Sugar Trust Morey

Convention of Photo-Engravers Opens in Cincinnati

Delegates from across the United States and Canada gather in Cincinnati for the National Association of Photo-Engravers annual convention. The sessions begin Monday as attendees arrive for the event.

Convention of Photo-Engravers Cincinnati National Association of Photo-Engravers United States Canada

Lorimer Defenses Charge Conspiracy Behind Corruption Claims

Washington reported Lorimer's defense contends accusations of corruption in his election are part of a conspiracy to discredit him by the McCormicks and the Harvester trust. Witnesses testified to increased McCormick taxes and alleged Harvester influence in supporting Lorimer.

Washington Lorimer McCormicks Harvester Trust Senate George Bancroft International Harvester Company Haneey McCormick Kohlsaar Chicago Récord- Herald Illinois Clarence Funk Harvester Company Hines Funk

Festival of Empire Sports Opens in London

The Imperial Athletic games begin in connection with the Festival of Empire and run through the coming week. Top amateur athletes from Canada Australia South Africa and the United Kingdom compete in field track boxing wrestling and swimming events, promising England's greatest athletic affair since the Olympic Games.

London Canada Australia South Africa United Kingdom England

Congress allocates 250000 for Pearl Harbor dry dock cost

Washington June 24 Congress appropriated 250000 to cover added cost of the dry dock under construction at Pearl Harbor Honolulu. The original estimate was one million dollars.

Washington Congress Pearl Harbor Honolulu

Statehood Advancing For New Mexico Arizona Recall Amendment

Senate territories committee votes six to three to favor a joint resolution approving Arizona and New Mexico constitutions. New Mexico votes on amendable changes. Arizona faces recall of judges provision. admission to the union regardless of election outcome. Fraud prevention measure attached to prevent fraud in resubmission amendments. President Taft heads to Washington to push reciprocity and threaten vetoes on tariff bills and reciprocity plans.

Statehood New Mexico Arizona Washington Senate Committee On Territories House Providence R. I Taft Tariff Board

Greatest Naval Parade Forms Week of Royalty in London

Queen Mary and royal children reviewed the largest war fleet in history as nearly 200 ships gathered between Isle of Wight and Portsmouth. The royal yacht Victoria and Albert led the procession with the Alexandra and Alberta nearby, while foreign vessels from the United States to Japan joined in song of salutes.

London Royal Family Kine Kacres Royal Children United Kingdom Portsmouth Royal Yacht Diplomatic Corps Alexandra Alberta Isle of Wight Portsmouth Harbor Bramble Bank Defense Invincible

Homeopathy Convention Opens at Narragansett Pier RI

The 6th annual convention of the American Institute of Homeopathy opens at Narragansett Pier on June 24 with memorial services. Governor Pothier President Butler and Bishop Perry will welcome visitors. Dr. Gaius J. Jones of Cleveland will deliver the annual address as sessions run through the week. Several hundred members from the United States and Canada have arrived.

Pothier Butler Rhode Island Homeopathic Society Perry Gaius J. Jones Cleveland Institute United States Canada

Important Water Cases Decided in Circuit Court

Judge Knowles ruled on Caldwell Ditch water rights in Mill creek near Cove. The decision reverses two Board of Control rulings. J. G. Wilson loses all water rights. Charley N. Ogilvie gains limited access from the ditch. Both may appeal to the Supreme Court.

Mill Creek Caldwell Ditch Company Cove Knowles State Board of Control Circuit Court Board of Control J. G. Wilson Mr. Wilson Charley N. Ogilvie Supreme Court

Sailor King Honored by World Naval Leaders

Royal yacht sheltered the scene as Admiral Togo of Japan and Admiral Vreeland of the United States joined British officers in paying respects to the sailor king. Foreign navy chiefs in full dress, flags, drums, and bugles marked the formal welcome on the quarterdeck.

Offic Pte Victoria and St. Collingwood Togo Japan Vreeland United States Navy

Scandinavian festival opens in Sioux Falls with thousands attending

The annual meeting and festival of the Tronderlaget, a Scandinavian national organization, began in Sioux Falls and will continue tomorrow. Attendees include several thousand members from South Dakota North Dakota Iowa Nebraska Minnesota and other states.

Sioux Falls 8. D Tronderlaget South Dakota North Dakota Iowa Nebraska Minnesota

Federals Flee From Ranks In Pacific Expedition Collapse

From Juarez and San Diego reports in June 42, General Escudero’s expedition toward the Pacific and Lower California collapses as 300 of 1,500 federals desert. Escudero warns of demoralization across the crossing into the United States and asks the War Ministry to halt the plan. Captain Mosby, former Marine deserter, now prisoner at Fort Rosecrans, confirms his past desertion from Mare Island.

Juarez Escudero Pacifc Lower California

Catholics Meet In Madrid For Hu dariatic Congress

Madrid June 24 The world salutes the Hu dariatic congress as Roman Catholics gather in Madrid for their annual world meeting. Cardinal legate hosts delegates at an opening reception. opening mass and inaugural session set for tomorrow. Excursions to Toledo Escorial and more planned after sessions. Americans attend in reduced numbers amid Vatican policy. Archbishop Brichesi and Cardinal Gibbons are notably represented.

Madrid Legate Toledo Escoral Vatican Rome Atlantic Brichesi Montreal Cardinal Gibbons Baltimore

Harriman Lines Win in Court of Appeals Victory in rail merger case

In St Louis on June 24 the circuit court of appeals dismissed the government suit to block the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific merger. The court found no conspiracy to restrain trade and that pooling stock did not create a merger of control. The ruling pleased Harriman associates in New York, with stocks rising and expectations high for a Supreme Court review. The government vows to appeal.

Harriman Lines Union Southern Pacific St. Louis E. H. Harriman United States United States Circuit Court of Appeals Lfe Wiseacres Union Pacific Harriman Marriman Justice Hook Washington Department of Justice Wickersham New York Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Great Northern Wall Street United States Supreme Court

American Athletes Sail for International Games England

A large crowd at the American line docks bid bon voyage to American athletes sailing on the St. Paul to compete in the International games in England next month. The team features top performers from Harvard and Yale while their rivals are the best from Oxford and Cambridge.

New York American Line St. Paul England Harvard Yale Oxford Cambridge

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Dartmouth Sugar King THE International Harvester Trust Trust Festival of Empire Sports the Faces Glen BY Royalty Delaware von der Tann Davy Wis Canton Radetzki Austria Kurama Spain Argentina Chile Turkey Sweden Russia China Greece Norway Holland Victoria and Albert of Homeopaths Narragansette Pier American Institute of Homeopathy Re.bellion Mosby Frisco San Diego Tia Juana Fort Rosecrans United States Marine Corps Mare Island Legal Courts COURT
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