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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1911
Page
1
The Observer warns subscriptions must post by May 27 and reach by May 29 for counting in the contest closing May 29. Two finalists from Joseph gain trips for most votes, with last day mailings urged to ensure postmarks of May 27.
The line up lists residents across La Grande and Union County districts competing in Observer contest votes. Candidates include Ruby Huff Mildred Stephenson Eva Cotner Nellie Conrad Zella Robertson Edna Eames Margaret Stoe Roeup and others with prizes ranging from trips to Portland and San Francisco to scholarships at Whitman College and Baker City business college.
A 30 horsemen cavalry style show brigade promoting the Union horse show arrived in Cove about 10 AM and pressed on to Imbler for lunch. Led by Levy four in hand Shetlands, George Benson and Will Vogel paced the procession through rural areas toward Elgin with many locals stopping to watch. An accident near Imbler saw Ralph Hutchinson thrown from a mount, though both rider and horse suffered only minor injuries.
Paris May 22 Arrangements are under way for a state funeral for War Minister Berteaux who was killed when an aviator trained monoplane in the Paris Madrid race became uncontrollable and struck a government party. Premier Monis injured and likely to resign. Clemenceau expected to succeed. About 200000 spectators witnessed the start and blamed poor management.
The Union delegation will reach La Grande about noon tomorrow with bugle calls signaling the arrival. Publicity spreaders and boosters will be guests of honor at a Commercial club luncheon at the Foley grill immediately after their arrival.
Mr Stimson takes the oath in Washington marking his role in national affairs amid wartime. The ceremony occurred on May twenty second and signals a key step in the administration's war effort.
A freak electrical rainstorm in Chicago on May 22 caused one death and injuries to about six people. Lightning struck Mrs. W. F. Caldwell in her flat, with telephone and telegraph lines out and thousands of dollars in property damage. Refugees from the heat were drenched as the storm ended the heat wave.
Six of the Vasca lore crew reached shore from an island south of the Rogue River after the gasoline schooner struck sunken rocks. The vessel carried 13 men and seven remain unaccounted for as a search continues. She sailed from San Francisco bound for Bandon for lumber.
Governor Wilson planned a 15 minute talk in Spokane but failed to awaken on arrival, leaving 150 prominent citizens disappointed and the Democratic committee disgruntled this morning.
Semi official dispatches place Diaz resigning next Wednesday and leaving on the Espagne from Vera Cruz for Europe with a stop in Havana to confer with General Reyes. The Los Angeles junta argues Madero’s presidency won’t bring peace, urging world socialist aid while warning of only a political shift, not economic liberty. In El Paso, the first day of peace yields disquiet, with reports of rebel advances and possible Chihuahua occupation as interior towns fall to insurgents.
The United States circuit court in Oklahoma City ruled that the grandfather clause amendment, which barred 46000 negroes from participating in the election, is unconstitutional. The measure had been passed by the Democrats.
In Washington on May 22 insurgents foresee Cabinet resignations and a progressive appointment as Taft seeks to appease reformers for 1912. La Follette opposes the shift fearing it would weaken the Republican Progressive push and hints at an independent race if Taft secures the nomination. In Oklahoma City the Oklahoma Bankers’ association opens its annual convention with President Ferguson and George B. Harrison Jr. addressing the gathering.
Davenport Iowa May 22 The laws Liquor Dealers' association met in annual convention and will stay in session until Thursday J J Klein of Council Bluffs presides with several officers of the national liquor dealers organization in attendance.
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