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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1911

Page

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Armistice Off Juarez Crisis Sparks Mexican Invasion Fear

Reports say armistice collapsed and Juarez may be attacked as rebels press on El Paso refugees flee to safety. Madero refuses to disclose plans while Diaz remains firm. foreign nationals evacuate Mexico City amid looming conflict and possible U S intervention.

Juarez Gaisis U. S el Paso Mexico City Presiderm Faz Manuel Bonilla Honduras Diaz Bonilla Mexico Madero New York The Times Today Berty

Local man assaults boy during performance

A local man forced a hotpin through the boy's tongue and through his cheeks and under the jaw while claiming there was no pain. The boy bled and wiped his face as the assailant claimed no intoxication but doubted the trick. He seeks damages.

Mystery of Kemper murder farm stirs Fowler fear

Reports claim evidence of another body buried on the John Poole murder farm near Fowler where Kemper was killed. A growing mob spirit worries officials of a possible jail attack as a plan to move Pogie to Lafayette circulates to avert a lynching.

McNamara Case Arboreal Arraignments Near Trial

May 6 report notes the McNamaras arraigned with preliminary hearing set for a month hence. They remained in jail as lawyers engaged, Leo Rappaport traveled to San Francisco for labor leader talks, and John McNamara received attorney Harriman visiting with papers on the International Association of Bridge Structural Workers.

Los Angles Henee McNamaras Leo Rappaport San Francisco John McNamara Harriman International Association of Bridge Structural Workers

Charles G Gates and Iowa Travel Delegates Meet

Mason City Iowa hosts the annual state convention of the Travelers Protective Association with delegates and visitors in attendance. The page notes Charles G Gates, son of a millionaire steel man, and mentions his wife seeking a divorce. May 6.

Gon Mason City The Traveler's Protective Association

Atlanta hosts fifth annual Southern Saengerfest

Atlanta is in holiday attire for the fifth annual saengerfest of the South Atlantic League of German Societies, which convenes here tomorrow. Decorations at the auditorium were completed today for meetings and concerts.

Atlanta South Atlantic League of German Societies

Rattlesnake Peak battle leaves dozens dead in canyon

A Wallowa County account says Ed Rich and G B Clark with others killed about 120 rattlesnakes along Rattlesnake peak between Wallowa bridge and canyon head. They describe multiple killings, a mass of coiled snakes, and experiments on venom use among males. The tale notes prior bites near Rattlesnake Creek and the Cape Horn area.

Ratore Wallowa Bridge Minam Rich Joseph McCully Cape Horn Wallowa G. B. Clark Clark Mr. Clark Mr. Young Clark Sheep Ranch Wallows River Weaver Walla Walla

Women Vote Question Raised in Congress

In Washington on May 6 a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to grant women the ballot was introduced in the House by Mondell of Wyoming. The measure calls for submitting the amendment to the states for ratification amid protests following women’s defeat.

Washington Congress Mondell Republican Wyoming

Reptile Colony Threatens Cape Horn Settlement

The tale describes a dangerous snake colony at Cape Horn near the Wallowa canyon. A stage delay, a horse shot, and a plan to explode dynamite on the ledges are discussed to destroy the reptiles, with the community eager to end the menace.

Cape Horn Wallowa Clark Joseph Capa Horn Wallowa Canyon

Suffragists march on Fifth Avenue demand equal vote

In New York on May 6, about 1000 suffragettes lined up and 1500 joined a protest against the assembly failing to pass the equal suffrage bill. They spoke at Union Square as a jeering crowd looked on. The parade drew women from nearly all professions and featured a banner declaring we prepare children for the world let us prepare the world for the children.

New York Fifth Avenue Union Square

Excursion plans draw crowds to Elgin game

Local residents plan to take the 1 pm train to Elgin tomorrow for the popular excursion. The trip returns immediately after the game, reflecting high interest in what may be one of the year’s best matches.

Elgin

B Rith Abraham Convention Opens in Indianapolis

Indy hosts the 25th biennial convention of the grand lodge of the Order of B Rith Abraham beginning sessions tomorrow in Indianapolis.

Beth Abrahamites Moet Indianapolis Ind Grand Lodge of the Order of B’rith Abraham

New York Architecture Show Opens at Grand Central Palace

New York opens its first architecture and buildings show at the Grand Central Palace today amid a display of designs and plans for future urban development.

New York Grand Central Palace

Three Bankers Involved in Senate Slush Fund Probe

Chicago May 6 move ends arrest of Howard Tilden president National Packing Co and fellows Mily and George Denewick Drovers Trust & Savings Co cashier Drovers Deposit National shown freed on habeas corpus. Case rules senate may summon by subpoena only for judging its members, not compel testimony or books.

Chicago Howard Tilden National Packing Company Reideal Lorimer Ett Senate Nea Tilden

State near end in Dietz case as defense set to begin

In Hayward Wisconsin on May 6 the state is expected to close its case against Dietz this afternoon. Defense testimony starts Monday and is anticipated to reach the jury by Wednesday.

Hayward Wis Dietz

Death of Prairie City Woman Mrs Jolley

Mrs Jolley of Prairie City dies leaving husband two young sons and nine Lucas sisters. Funeral held May 4 1911 at the L D S church, attended by many relatives and friends. The family includes Mr and Mrs H J Lucas and Mrs Rosina L Jolley.

H. J. Lucas Rosina L. Joley Prairie City May Hinckley Hibbard Idaho Hazel Hilman Plato Birdie Bramwell Union Oregon Chiole Hattle Raccel Myrtle Eva Gertrude Lucas

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