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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1911
Page
8
The first steel ratio ever rolled in Australia was produced at a New South Wales iron works, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s steel industry.
Chief John Walden and Officer Faulk thwart a revolver threat at the Merchants cafe on Depot street. A. P. Lyman, after a liquor-fueled incident, wrested with the chief and was jailed awaiting further action. the weapon was disarmed as Walden used a thumb pressure to stop discharge.
A confrontation ended when a suspect swung a weapon downward to reduce risk to the officer. The chief stated that missing his first hold would have likely resulted in a fatal shot to the abdomen. Lyman, described as an elderly man, remains in the city jail awaiting further action.
Salem court decisions in two cases from the circuit court were sustained by the state supreme court. O R N and Coolidge paint dealer won final victory over freight money dispute. Turner Oliver dispute with La Grande over street work and fence remains, city required to move fence back and restore Oliver lawn.
In Perry and surrounding towns, Good Roads boosters led by Mr. Smith of Portland urged road upgrades as vital investment. Speakers including W. B. Sargent and J. B. Thorsen advocated farmer benefits, autoist safety, and public education while a temporary nine member board formed to draft a lasting county organization. A separate note mentions Cramp's shipyard preparing to launch the 26 000 ton battleship Wyoming with Miss Dorothy Eunice Knight christening.
Chicago officials announce the annual economy fuel test by the Chicago Motor Club will cover 201 miles on a circuit from Chicago to Milwaukee and back. The event is slated for tomorrow with the route extending through the region to assess fuel efficiency.
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