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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
1
Odds tighten ahead of the upcoming match as betting markets react to a looming confrontation. Bets show ten to seven on a favored outcome while money moves toward Reno, where coin toss implications loom.
Jeffries and Johnson remain evenly matched in rumors of a cinema comeback. Surrounding followers signal possible changes in margin and bets as talks of a return to old odds circulate.
Odds on the Jeffries Johnson prize fight tilt tighten to 10 to 7 in favor of Jeffries with bets flooding in from San Francisco Chicago and other eastern towns. Rumors of secret sparring fueling Jeffries confidence and a possible substitute referee linger as both fighters rehearse for the ring amid moved betting and pre fight publicity.
Washington reports that the quarter ending today will show a deficit but Postmaster-general Hitchcock forecasts the fiscal year's deficit to shrink by over 10 million dollars from 17,480,000. For the quarter ending December 31 the postal service earned a profit of 2,115 dollars, the largest for any three months in department history.
Nearly 700 delegates at the Vermont GOP state convention discuss platform and governor race as insurgent sentiment grows among Republicans. Fletcher D. Proctor, son of the late senator, pursues a U.S. Senate bid, while the Proctor faction seeks to preserve its control amid plans to succeed Senator Page. Four candidates vie for governor with Proctor ambitions influencing the field.
The text notes that the successful candidate must pledge to appoint Proctor to the senate from Page county. Page supporters dislike Proctor’s stance but cannot block him. Re election of Senator Page faces no question.
Roswell ends its status as a wet town as prohibition begins tomorrow after a close vote. The city is first in the new state to go dry with the last of the liquor supply expected to vanish before midnight.
A Chicago report states Patten the king Soot TN reaches fae tha Attaanth wb Wakes Meee time. It notes Patten's youngest brother is expected to take over the business upon his retirement as street operators watch for changes at the corner.
Warden Curtiss said a posse will pursue two escaped convicts Harry Brenna and John Wormerdorff who beat Henry Starr unconscious and abducted Starrs young son after kidnapping him from the farm near Albany. Starr was assaulted when he refused the convicts request for his buggy. The fugitives drove away in Starrs buggy.
The Supreme Court reverses the Elgin suit of J. B. Thorsen et al. against J. A. Hooper et al. The local circuit court verdict for Thorsen is sent back for retrial in a money recovery case. Attorney Slater represents the respondent and C H Finn the appellant.
Rumors say Theodore Roosevelt will demand an end to federal interference with Hughes in New York as Taft and Roosevelt meet in Beverly. Political tension centers on the New York lineup and Roosevelt's disapproval of Taft policies especially the primary election law.
Fort Devlin residents send urgent calls for aid as a ring of fire closes in. Wires are down and adjoining towns cannot assist. Women and children have fled while men defend the town. three men breached the fire cordon to report thousands of acres burned and the town encircled.
On the liner Grecian a blaze in a coal laden hold sparked a deadly race with fire as eighty passengers danced until dawn unaware of the danger. Only the captain’s wife knew of the crisis and volunteered to play causing a return to port before panic. Twelve firemen were overcome by smoke during the fight.
Washington June 30 Colonel John R. Williams of the coast artillery was placed on the retired list on his own application He will continue in active duty at the Army War College and carry the title retired officer in his new assignment
June 30 reported in Bucharest that Queen Hiliza beth of Roumantia is dying after a relapse from appendicitis. Physicians say there is little hope.
Progressive Republicans meet in Juneau to nominate an Alaska congressional delegate. Edward Orr, former Tacoma mayor, is named to succeed Delegate Wickersham. The convention backs home rule when appropriate and opposes current conservation in Alaska. A Taft salute resolution is adopted.
Final arrangements for the interment of Hans Stetzinger are completed. Services begin at the Stetzinger home at Fourth and X Street at 2 o'clock, followed by a service at the Lutheran church.
About 9000 square feet of cement platform was completed at the R. O. N. depot today as the last block was placed. The new platform more than doubles the previous facilities and extends in front and to the sides of the depot.
F D Halsten mourns the loss of a highly prized driving horse reported last evening. The horse held great value to Mr Halsten and its loss is deeply regretted.
Senator McEnery was buried at his home in New Orleans with a small ceremony. Attending were Senators Foster Bailey Gamble Bradley Johnson Chamberlain and several congressmen.
A powder explosion at the DuPont works in Tacoma on June 30 partly wrecked the plant. James Smth Geo Strous and Thomas Blake were blown to atoms. It marks the third fatal blast in four months with two deaths in each prior incident.
A man named Love from Kirkaville Texas visited the Cove fruit center last fall and again yesterday. He announced he intends to stay in the area and will likely purchase fruit land at once.
Ann Arbor reports Michigan holds a leading position among universities in early standings with strong showings across multiple departments. Details remain sparse as organizers prepare more comprehensive updates.
Figures from the alumni association show 28 320 registered alumni nationwide. Michigan leads with 8981 or 31 percent, followed by Illinois 3196 and Ohio 9392. California reports 1093 residents, with Washington Minnesota and Missouri also well represented. the group discusses organizing the large graduate body.
iW in iassantly dace. Ob taanee Lodge announced today that he with Col Roosevelt would this afternoon confer with President Taft at Beverly. After meeting Roosevelt he intends spending the night here.
Harvard swept Yale on the Thames with two decisive victories in the Freshmen eight and varsity four. The freshmen won by eight seconds as Yale led early in the four and Thorne collapsed in the Yale boat at the finish. The varsity eight race was to be held later this afternoon.
Publicity Manager Ash ley says Baker City will host a unique July 4 midair aviator contest in the Elkhorn mountains. Two pilots will fly after both applicants agreed to compete following a dispute over the exhibition position. Ashley hails the addition as a highlight of the natal day celebration.
W. W. Berry, who bought the Little Racket store on Adams avenue, has completed the purchase of the Mrs. L. Smith millinery store adjoining his first purchase. He will assume management in a few days.
News from Italy states Porter Chariton will be tried for murder whether he remains in the country or is extradited to Europe. Observers here believe he will not be extradited and may be tried by proxy.
Canyon City reports deputy sheriff Cassida Gaitty convicted of first degree murder in the death of Ollie Snyder last December near Hamilton. The verdict comes as Ben Hinton awaits sentencing after his second degree conviction. The case centers on a conspiracy to lynch Snyder, involving Green who Snyder had killed in Heppner, with Cassida accused of knowledge and participation.
The Illinois supreme court ruled the Bible cannot be taught in public schools arguing that teaching one creed while ignoring others infringes educational and religious freedom. Chicago schools had already prohibited Bible instruction.
A party of eastern wool buyers plans for the upcoming sale at Joseph and spent last night in La Grande waiting for the outgoing Joseph passenger train. The crowd includes major dealers led by C.W. Ryder and BE. W. Bringahim of Boston, J. H. Smith and H. C. Ewing of San Francisco, E. Y. Neill, C. H. Angell Jr., and William Ellery of Boston, Ira E. Emery of Portland, and Julius Green of Boston.
The school board ordered bids for heating and ventilating plants and plumbing for the new school building. The first important meeting in weeks was held last night, and bids will be opened on July 12.
Langford's manager Joe Wodman was ejected from training camp after a falling out with Johnson. Johnson told him to depart with the remark Git.
County Clerk Ed Wright issued a marriage license to LeRoy Jacobs and Anna M Hiatt.
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