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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1911

Page

8

Game Appealed By Barnes Over Home Plate Play

Elgin Indians manager D A Barnes and captain Rubin filed a protest to President T H Crawford after a Sunday game in La Grande. Contentions claim Karl blocked the catcher and Rubin was not in the pitcher's box when a ball was called a ball on a wild pitch with bases full and two strikes. Sheriff Childers delivered the protest.

D. A. Barnes Elgin Indians Rubin la Grande Barnes T. H. Crawford Sheriff Childers Karl Childers

Police Chiefs Meet in Fort Worth Texas May 17

Large attendance at the opening of Texas city marshals and police chiefs convention in Fort Worth. Mayor Baris welcomed visitors at the morning session. President John P. Brown of Weathertown delivered the afternoon address as sessions continue through Friday.

Fort Worth Texas Chiefs of Police of Baris John P. Brown Weathertown

Wisconsin Gas Association Holds Annual Meeting in Milwaukee

The Wisconsin Gas association began its annual meeting at the Hotel Pfister with President W. I. O. in the chair. Members will spend two days in Milwaukee examining papers and debating topics.

Wisconsin Gas Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Gas Association Pfister W. 1 Ot ‘Superior

Battle-Scarred Town Falls After Night Fire and Rebel Assault

Eyewitness account describes rebels slipping past guards with a five gallon oil can, lighting fires, and retreating unscathed. By 9 AM the final charge hit an adobe federal stronghold. federals faltered near 100 yards, five killed, many wounded, and a later influx of looting centered on two large curio shops.

Federals Federala Red Cross

Changers Plan Road Bill At Oregon State Grange Meet

The 38th annual Oregon State Grange session in Corvallis drew farmers from all regions with the Benton County grangers hosting. Plans were set to draft two road bills for the next election and resolutions backed direct election of U S senators and irrigation law amendments. Notables like President Ackerman Monmouth and State Forester Ellis spoke as banquets and receptions followed. The next session is scheduled for Roseburg in May 1912.

Union County Oregon State Grange Corvallis Oregon Grange United O. A.C Benton County Grangera Commercial Club of Ackerman Monmouth Oregon City

Eye Witness To Battle Continues On Front Lines

An eye witness describes rebels advancing across open ground repeatedly driving Federals from trenches buildings and barricades. The clash centers near the bull ring where Federals held entrenched positions with advantages.

Federela

Peace Talks to End Mexico Conflict Within 48 Hours

El Paso May 17 Colonel Steever reports hopeful progress in negotiations with rebels and Diaz officials. Provisions include Diaz resignation in months, rebel appointments, and governorships, with Diaz's reply still awaited. Insurgents control Altar district but avoid violence in occupied towns.

el Paso Steever Nate Taft Ing Mexico Carbaja Madero Mexico City Diaz Staiastill Cardajale Tucson Ariz Altar District Sasabo Port Lobos

White Motor Man Here Representing White Motor Car Co

Arthur H. Hertz appears for the White Motor Car company of Port with a briefing or inspection.

Arthur H. Hertz The White Motor Car Company of Port

Land Transacts in City Today in Brief Notice

A short notice indicates land interests are transacting business in the city today. It notes unspecified property matters and local dealings without detailing parties or exact locations.

Land

Clerks Receive Use Book and Grazing Manual for Oregon

Washington reports the forest service sent each Oregon county clerk a copy of the Use Book and the National Forest Grazing Manual. Clerks must keep these on file for anyone interested in grazing or other privileges in forest reserves.

Washington Bourne Forest Service Oregon National Forest

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