Speed races draw calls for safer endurance tests
The Observer notes post office entry and argues against mad speed races as hazardous. It cites yesterday's fatalities as proof that reckless efforts to break records risk broken necks and death.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1911
Page
4
Bullfights vs Auto Racing Critics Clash Over Cruelty
Critic contrasts Mexican bullfights with Indianapolis speedway dangers. Describes fatalities and injuries, argues auto races exceed bullfights in brutality, and calls for safer, straighter tracks to curb carnage.
Sir Gilbert Dies Drowning Loss to Musical World
Sir Gilbert a leading figure in comic opera dies by drowning near London this week. He wrote H M S Pinafore The Mikado Pirates of Penzance Patience Trial by Jury and influential songs. A lawyer by training he turned to theatre, authored about 20 plays and retired to the countryside five years ago. His whimsy The Yarn of the Nancy Bell remains his best known poem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
London
la Grande
Patience
University of the City of London
London Illustrated Times
Nancy Belld
Cheerful Crowd Roars At Ball Grounds Show
Yesterday's entertainment at the ball grounds drew a well filled grand stand. Spectators laughed at the players of all ages as the crowd enjoyed the show and camaraderie.
Birth of George William Brown Era Saskatchewan Leader
George William Brown born May 31 1860 in Holstein Ontario to Irish parents. He studied in Brantford then moved west joining Regina’s early development and later built a legal career. He served in the old northwest assembly for about twelve years and remained a key political figure as the province grew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George William Brown
Saskatchewan
Holstein
Ontario
Brantford
Regina
Life of a Regina official fades into quiet retirement
The article notes the provincial figure who rose to lieutenant governor last October, later retiring temporarily from public life. Despite a busy legal practice, he remained active in agriculture and led the Regina Agricultural Association several times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Regina Agricultural Association
This Date in History May 31 highlights 1609 voyage reach Farro Island
Entries recount events from 1609 Haldson in the Half Moon reaching Faro Island to 1910 the royal proclamation of the Union of South Africa. The list lists births and deaths such as Walt Whitman 1819 and Charlotte Bronte 1856 and notable events including the 1889 Johnstown flood and 1902 Peace of Pretoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadson
Faro Island
Frederick William I
Prussia
Walt Whitman
New York City
Charlotte Bronte
Battle of
Fair Oaks
League of American Wheelmen
Newport
R. I
Johnstown
Pretoria
Iles Union of
South
Notes From the Labor World Colossal Union Moves Across America
The article surveys labor developments across nations and industries. It reports dates and places for union gatherings in Toledo Atlanta and Bloomington Bloomington and notes wage gains for railway workers and a pending international marine strike with a $3000000 fund. It also covers child labor court rulings in Tennessee and a Doans Kidney Pills testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Longshoremen's Association
Toledo
Sweden
Porto Rico
Australia
Indianapolis
Journeymen Tailors’ Union of America
Bloomington
Inapolis
Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and
Ohio Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers’ Association
International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and Helpers
Atlanta
Carpet Weavers’ Union
Toronto
Canada
Hong Kong
United States
International Convention of the Brotherhood of Railway
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood
International Unon of Flour and
Minneapolis
Minn
Supreme Court of Tennessee
Kidney troubles strike Grande residents of all ages
Kidney illness sweeps Grande, hitting men and women, young and old with sudden onset. Children suffer early, and sufferers fear limited control of kidney secretions as the illness progresses.
New Book on Apprehension Reads Free in La Grande
A new book explaining how fearful apprehension is created and how to prevent it is drawing strong interest among La Grande residents. It is being distributed free of charge by A. T. Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
la Grande
A. T. Hill
Masons and Knights of Pythias Lodge Notices
B P O E La Grande Lodge 433 meets Thursday evenings at o clock in Elk's club corner of Depot Street and Washington Avenue Vinling brothers invited to attend H J Ritter Ey Rut H E Coolidge Rec Sec Knights of Pythias Red Cross Lodge 27 meets Monday night in Castle hall old Elk's hall A Pythian welcome to all visiting Knights
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande Lodge No
Elk’s Club
Depot Street
Washington Avenue
Vinling Brothers
H. J. Ritter
H. E. Coolidge
Woodmen OF the World
K. P. Hall
D. Fitzgerald
C. J. H. Khendy
la Grande Camp No. 7703
I. O. O. F. Hall
Febekahs—Crystal Lodge No
Xatie Arbuckle
N. G
Anna Alexander
Bec
Knights OF Pythias—Red Cross Lodge No
Castle Hall
Old Elk’s Hall
Women of Woodcraft Circle 47 Meeting Held Thursday Evening
Rani Ronde Circle No 47 gathers with visiting members Carrip Robbs G M Lizzie Ellsworth and others at the local Woodcraft lodge to plan the program for an upcoming event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women OF Woodcraft
Rani Ronde
Carrip Robbs
G. M
Lizzie Ellsworth
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Motor Speedway
Vitagraph
Bridget and the Eye
Labin
Willie
Miss Stephenson
Mr. Greenaway
la Grande National Bank
Oregon
Fred J. Holmes
F. L. Meyers
W. J. Church
Earl Zundel
Ass’t. Cashier
Doan
J. Gilman
North Union, Ore
Dean
Paris
Madame Savarie
Wooltex
America
Royal Grocery
H. Pattison
the Fraternal Orders
A. M
Masons
L. M. Hoyt
W. M
C. Williams
EB. E. Daniels
Heath
Jess Paul
R. L. Lincoln
M. of R
C. E
Hope
Carrie B Hunter
Mary A. Warnick
Sec
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