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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1911

Page

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Arrest of Spier May Al cow an Invasion

War warnings flare as Knox cites Blatt and Converse imprisonment on Juarez soil. Mexican officials dismiss details while U S Army mobilizes first division, camps near San Antonio, and readies movement to Rio Grande. maps of northern Mexico mapped for potential military use.

Warwteatt Alate Rofess Lamtt Mexico Government Oficials Varlong Points Washington State Knox Blatt Converse Juarez United States Japan el Paso Journe San Antonio United States Army Carter Rio Grande Map Department

Santa Fe Passenger Trains Collide Near Glendora

One man is killed and 20 injured in a head on collision between Santa Fe Nos. 41 and 42 near Glendora. A relief train with physicians and nurses has been dispatched from Los Angeles to the scene.

Glendora San Bernardino Santa Fe Los Angeles

Rockefeller Receives Four Million Dollar Dividend

John D. Rockefeller carries a 4 050 000 dollar check from Standard Oil dividends as golf play begins in Augusta Georgia. The note says he felt lively awaiting the Ecumenical Methodist Conference in Toronto with wide preparations for hundreds of visiting dignitaries from Britain Australia and other countries.

Augusta John D. Rockefeller Standard Oil Company

Timber House Collapse Kills One and Injures Five

In Seattle on March 15 Knute Daviand a workman was crushed to death when a house under construction fell, trapping him and four others inside along with Mrs. John Merer the owner who was also among the injured.

Seattle Knute Daviand Davand John Merer

Asahi Regrets Talks on Japan US Mexico Ties

Tokio paper criticizes German press agency Well Correspondenz for publishing anti Japanese item and hinting at secret Japan Mexico alliances. It editorializes that US interests in Mexico justify American troop mobilization and suggests German influence behind the interviews.

Tokio United States Mexico Asah Germany America Japan England Well Correspondenz Asahi

Tramp Kills Engineer on Train at Washtucna Washington

A nameless tramp shot and killed Engineer Lowe on the Seattle Portland Spokane line at Washtucna at 12 30 this morning. The killer fled into the night after the fatal shot while the engineer stood on the platform. Descriptions of the suspect include about five six, 50 to 160 pounds, light bushy hair, dark overcoat. Police chase follows as investigators seek the assailant and motive amid ongoing inquiries.

Lowe Seattle Portland Spokane Nesth Bank Washtucna Wash Washtuena Imes C.W. Detast Wooda la Grande Dows Lowe Wa Hank

German writer warns of American base in the Philippines

Berlin reports Count Ernest On ersventiow, a noted German military writer, calls the American naval base in the Philippines an intolerable menace to Japan. He argues Japan must be naval supreme in the Pacific and predicts aggressive moves before any canal project. He notes Japan aims to seize American Pacific possessions to secure global leverage.

Berlin Ernest Onersventiow Germany Philippines Japan Far East United Press United States Korea Kwantung Port Arthur Pacific America

Roosevelt Heads to Albuquerque After El Paso Visit

Colonel Roosevelt left El Paso for Albuquerque after a three hour stay. He traveled with a delegation of former Rough Riders who escorted him to the city where the Rough Riders reunion is under way and where he will be a guest.

el Paso Roosevelt Albuquerque Rough Riders

Roosevelt Visits El Paso in Brief Stopover

Col. Theodore Roosevelt spent two hours in El Paso Texas this morning arriving from Dallas at 7 30 and leaving for Albuquerque at 9 45 A M The event drew many Mexicans from across the border to honor the former U S president showcasing a warm cross border greeting.

el Paso Texas Col Theodore Roosevelt Paso Dallas Albuquerque United States

Pinehurst Opens Annual Championship With Star Field

Tournament of Pinehurst in Pinehurst North Carolina on March 15 features a notable field of golf experts as the opening round of the annual championship at Pinehurst Country Club. The event serves as a prelude to the North and South amateur championship set for next week on the Pinehurst links from Monday to Friday.

Pinehurst N. C Thenehurst Country Club

Roosevelt party sails toward grand canyon dam opening

In Albuquerque Mrs Theodore Roosevelt and Miss Ethel Roosevelt with Miss Cornelia Landon await Colonel Roosevelt. The party will travel to the grand canyon tomorrow and attend the Roosevelt dam opening in Arizona next Saturday. They then proceed to Santa Barbara where Cory Roosevelt will join for the homeward journey.

Albuquerque N. M Maron 15 Theodore’ Roosevilt Ethel Roosevelt Cornelia Landon New York Colonel Roosevelt Grand Canyon Roosevelt Dam Arizona Santa Barbara Cory Roosevelt

Rapama May Annex Consideration by Montreal Legisla

A private cable from Montreal dated March 15 reports Rapama's legislature votes to open negotiations for annexation to Canada. The cable notes the action as a formal move toward joining Canada and outlines possible future talks and implications.

Montreal Legisabate? of Rapama Canada

Louisville Auto Show Opens in First Regiment Armory

Louisville March opening marks the largest automobile show in the city hosted by the Louisville Automobile Dealers Association under local civic auspices at the First Regiment Armory.

Louleville Loulaville Automobile Dealers’ Association

Railroads fined for rebating in New York court

New York Central was fined 35000 dollars and the Pennsylvania 20000 dollars after pleading guilty to rebating in a federal court. The case concerns Standard Oil and a four year old oil shipment. Standard Oil had previously paid a 20000 dollar fine.

Buffalo New York Central Pennsylvania United States District Court

Northwestern Clay Association convenes in Minneapolis

The Northwestern Clay Association opened its annual convention at the Hotel Radisson in Minneapolis on March 15 with a large attendance of brick and clay manufacturers from Wisconsin Illinois South Dakota and Minnesota. Several noted ceramics experts will address sessions continuing tomorrow.

Peta

Towa Grand Lodge Funds Vote In Des Moines Session

In Des Moines on March 15 the Towa grand lodge of I O O F met in special session called by Grand Master Ring of Cedar Rapids to vote on the appropriation for their home to be built at an unspecified location.

Des Moinns Ring Cedar Rapids Towa Grand Lodge of Tows

American Troops Readied as Disorder Flares at Mexicali

At Mexicali on March 15 General Berthold and Leyva led a large insurgent garrison toward the south while American forces at the border solidified to safeguard U S interests. The movement follows threats of hostilities if Mexican irregulars act.

Ban Diego Are Canada Tashadietes Mexicali Berthold and Leyva

Pedestrian Howard Weston Turns 73 Amidtributes from Notables

New York honors Howard Payson Weston on his 73rd birthday as greetings pour in from Henry Clews Stuyvesant Fish and others. Weston born in Providence R I 73 years ago today first walked Boston to Washington in 1861 to witness Lincoln's inauguration. His later feats include a Portland Mo to Chicago trek in 1867 and a 3483 mile transcontinental walk completed in 77 days from Los Angeles to New York last year.

Weston Providence Boston Washington Lincoln Portland Chicago Los Angeles New York

Fire Destroys Milwaukees Lumber Stock

Fire in Milwaukee destroys the entire stock of the M. Hiltz Lumber Co consuming 10,000,000 feet of lumber valued at 300000 dollars. The blaze threatened Menominee valley a manufacturing suburb. Fireman Frank Clark from a ladder is dying.

Milwaukee M. Hiltz Lumber Company Menominee Valley Frank Clark

Hooser Tide to Begin Practice for Pennant Bid

Indianapolis spring practice opens under manager Jim Burke as the Hoosier team prepares for the American Association pennant. Players will train at Inglton Park with the Springfield squad from the Ohio State league and will spar in April against New York Detroit and Chicago in exhibition games.

Hooser Tide Indianapolis Ind Jimihle Burkedians Ington Park Springfield Watkins New York Detroit Chicago

Nashville Building Collapses After Fire Ruins

Three killed and five dying in Nashville as the G. H. Falls Hardware building caves in while workers clear debris from a previous fire. At least 15 others believed trapped beneath the wreckage.

Nashville, Tenn G. H. Falls Hardware Company

Real Estate Dealer Die in Dalles Fire Protecting Woman

Howard Chesshro a well known realty dealer and Anita Berry a recent Aberdeeen arrival perished in a morning blaze that consumed house No 4 in the restricted district of The Dalles Firemen were unaware of occupants until the flames were put out and the body positions suggest Chesshro tried to bear the woman to safety.

Dalles Mare Howard Chesshro Anita Berry Aberdeen Wash Antil

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