09 May 1911
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1911
Page
1
Two major clashes unfold as rebels silence artillery and units retreat toward Tih oOtTaria. In El Paso and nearby fronts Americans face heavy losses while Juana Alou and Tanch lead defenses with significant stakes and attention from allied forces.
Fifteen Americans killed and 150 insurgents killed or wounded as rebels assault Juarez. Fire erupts, civilians flee to El Paso, and federal forces resist from barricades. Notable deaths include Vincente Pasedes and R H Ferguson.
Hayward Wisconsin May 9 John Dietz on trial for the murder of Deputy Harp at Cameron Dam moved to dismiss the case stating lack of proof The motion was overruled by Judge Reid who ordered the jury to decide on the merits Dietz then asked to take the case from the jury to avoid seeing jurors prosecuted by the lumber trust. motion denied.
Washington May 9 the senate this afternoon referred the free Mast ell to the committee on finance.
Lists show La Grande district candidates with vote tallies and addresses. It names Flora, Eva Cotner, Frankie Peet, Mildred Stephenson, Ada Davis, Hazel Van Housen, Agnes Hansen, Jennie Carbine, Nellie Jeffries, Mabel Arnold, Violet Chattin, Bethel Russell, Stella Keefer, Etta Woodell and others, noting Portland Rose Festival guests as the contest ends.
The district covers Wallowa county and Pine and Eagle valleys. The three top vote getters win Observer guest status at the Portland Roses festival with travel options to San Francisco or local trips. Four western leaders attend Hotel Gearhart events. Winners may choose music lessons or college scholarships instead of travel, with various regional prizes.
Report notes fierce defense of prisoners in Los Angeles with firm resolve and determination. Officials stress readiness and vigor in safeguarding detainees amid mounting tension.
May 9 report from Washington and Los Angeles describes the American Federation of Labor appeal to fund the defense of John Namara and John McNamara in major dynamite case prosecutions. Gompers and Secretary Morrison urged unions to contribute as prosecutors move against organized labor. Bail motions fail as Judge Bordwell rules future consideration is needed. Harriman notes high murder indictments prevent release.
Isaac Boskowitz an early Oregon pioneer and La Grande merchant died at St. Vincent's hospital last Friday. Born Bavaria 1839 he crossed to Oregon in 1862, lived in La Grande as a store owner and city recorder for three terms. Survived by wife and four children, funeral at Holman's chapel with Beth Israel cemetery burial.
In Chicago on May 9 indications point to the murder of Elsie Paroubeck age four whose body, found dumped in a drainage canal at Lockport Illinois, shows no water in the lungs. The father claims kidnapers known as gypsies abducted her and killed her as police began the search.
Local report notes boxer Jack Dillon again entangled in legal troubles, marking another arrest within weeks as authorities pursue ongoing charges. The repeated incidents highlight a pattern of clashes with the law surrounding the figure known as Jack Dillon.
Reports from fruit sections show a surge in pear orchards with up to fifty thousand trees set in recent days as Oregon leads with a conservative ninety percent of the national average in apple crop estimates through May 1. Colorado runs above average among states listed, with figures compiled from numerous localities across many western apple states.
The Cove area reports numerous real estate transfers totaling near 5 000 dollars. Otto Eckersly sells 20 acres to M Mitchell. J B Wilson sells 20 acre fruit farm near town to Mr Arftel for 7 000 dollars.
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