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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1911
Page
8
The Chinese resident W. L. Tuey a skilled cook and Americanized Chinese man dies after a brief illness in his Fourth Street quarters. He had accumulated cash and bank certificates, sparking a scramble among local Chinamen to locate hidden wealth. Funeral arrangements undecided as undertakers await word.
An old advertisement hawks LAXATIVE BROMO with a promise to cure a cold in one day. It claims a refund from Druggists if it fails and names Be Groves as the six mature on each box.
El Paso reports Edward Blatt and Lawrence Conve, American youths, were seized by Mexicans as spies and carried to Juarez with feet and hands bound. Friends seek arrest of captors as kidnapers. Justice Department agent returns from Tornillo and confirms youths’ accounts. release possible if proven.
Urban Walter, editor of the Harpoon in Denver California, awaits a March 7 hearing before a US commissioner after federal authorities arrested him for attacks on President Taft and Postmaster General Hitchcock. Walter says bail was granted and alleges technicalities were used to arrest him and push the paper's campaign for better railway clerk conditions.
Delegates from Portland to Walla Walla formed a Northwest fruit growers association to ease simultaneous shipments and raise prices. A 15 member committee drafts plans, with Williams named secretary to handle differences between the main body and locals as the scheme moves toward implementation over months or years.
Jack Johnson the pugilist narrowly avoided jail when Judge Conlan offered a choice of 100 dollar fine. Johnson argued the maximum was 100 and the court adjusted the penalty, resulting in a ten day sentence replaced by the fine.
Harry Johnson has been committed to the insanse asylum at Salem after examination. His mania centered on a doctor prescribing two medicines, reflecting a psychiatric evaluation outcome.
A large gathering surprised Mr. and Mrs. Herr at their South La Grange home last evening. Mr. Herr has endured weeks of excruciating pain after burns suffered in a fall, and the couple were greatly pleased by the thoughtful surprise.
An individual named E P Beasel today submitted a homestead application at the local land office seeking a fline arrangement. The filing indicates intent to claim a homestead and enter related settlement actions.
A Midget meat market lists a first class National cash register for sale at 50 dollars. Great bargain for buyers seeking a functional unit.
In Rome on March 2 a noblewoman, Countess Giulia di TriGene, was killed in a small hotel by Lieut Patterno of the cavalry. The motive remains unclear as authorities suppress details. Queen Helena’s court mourns the loss of one of her ladies in waiting.
The New Brunswick legislature met today in St John and outlined a busy session with many bills planned. A notable early act is a $50,000 appropriation to aid Campbellton, the fire-stricken town.
Several hundred factory manufacturers and designers gathered in Kansas City for the Interstate convention. Sessions will cover various trade questions and keep the doors busy through the end of the week. Delegates from Texas Colorado Kansas Iowa Missouri Oklahoma and Arkansas attend.
A large crowd gathered in Los Angeles to watch Boston play its first exhibition game of the season. The Red Sox arrived after a cross country journey of over 3,000 miles and the appearance marked the formal opening of the new Los Angeles baseball park, noted as one of the largest and best appointed in the region.
Sir William Butler asserts in a public statement that English politicians caused the Boer War. He claims he warned the government repeatedly that war was imminent and that his warnings were ignored while he blamed England.
In Saginaw on March 2 delegates convene with George P. Codd presiding to nominate two candidates for Michigan Supreme Court, two for the state university, two for the board of agriculture, superintendent of public instruction, and a state board of education member. Incumbents largely eyed for renomination.
The legal notices include a six week summons in the Circuit Court of Union County Oregon directing Elnora Kennedy to answer by March 6 1911 and a land office notice for George D. Hilyard seeking final proof on timbered land in Meacham Oregon with witnesses named and March 16 1911 set for the filing.
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