Rancher Dies of Wounds After Fight
Ed Luis, a North Powder rancher, died after 24 hours of suffering from wounds inflicted in a fight.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
1
Ed Luis, a North Powder rancher, died after 24 hours of suffering from wounds inflicted in a fight.
Ed Luis rancher near North Powder died from injuries after a quarrel with Parsh Corn. Corn arrested. preliminary hearing set in La Grande as Information filed. District Attorney Ivanhos and attorney Cochran attended the coroner's inquest amid community shock.
Mexico City May 26 Francisco De La Barra former ambassador to the United States was sworn in as president pro tem pledging to rule only until order is restored and a president and vice president are elected Diaz condition is grave and Madero foresees victory as resignations of Diaz and Corral shift power Madero hints at running for presidency while keeping insurgent forces as a federal nucleus. Baltimore writer Denison dies at home after lengthy dime novel career.
A group from Wallowa County travels to Grande for a June 3 gathering at Hot Lake Sanatorium. They attend tours in La Grande and Hot Lake, banquet on June 4, then proceed to Portland for hotel and dining. Top three vote earners may visit San Francisco at the Observer’s expense.
To-morrow night ends the race for Observer prizes at midnight Saturday. Subscriptions mailed with May 27 postmarks count if envelopes show a signed note claiming May 2 mailing. Subscriptions must reach the Observer by 6 p.m. May 2 and can be mailed from outside La Grande with witnesses signing the envelope.
Washington May 26 The attorney general announces no criminal prosecution has begun or is pending against John D Rockefeller or the Standard Oil trust for Sherman act violations. The president was directed to inform the Senate that no action will be taken. The notice follows the Standard Oil decision declaring the trust.
Four deaths and numerous prostrations are reported as Chicago endures a May heat wave. Temperatures topped 94 degrees the previous day, setting a decade high, with high humidity and forecasts of continued heat.
Boston on May 26 reports a dozen colleges and schools entered machines for the first intercollegiate glider meet and the first large glider event in America, signaling a landmark aviation contest.
Philadelphia hosts the ninth annual American Rowing Association regatta with teams from many colleges arriving for the one mile 550 yard Schuylkill course. Focus centers on the intercollegiate race as crews compete for early season honors.
A brief note indicates activities set to begin tomorrow organized by the Harvard Aeronautical Society, emphasizing student involvement and a framework of educational aviation programs.
The article lists candidates across districts in La Grande and nearby areas, naming residents from multiple streets and towns and showing vote tallies. It outlines prizes including trips to Portland, San Francisco, and educational awards with details on who may win based on final counts.
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