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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1910
Page
1
County Chairman Peare and Secretary Matott predict a complete Republican sweep in the county with only a possible close race for one office. They cite optimistic reports from precincts and a recently heated but largely external campaign, asserting Republicans will vote straight in the general election.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson arrived in New York to campaign for Stimson for governor. He said the West is beginning to believe William A. Taft was among the greatest presidents and that the middle west could shift congressional representation. Iowa, Kan-
A speaker predicts a strong delegation from Sas and Minnesota, suggests Democrats may dominate if Republicans falter in the East, sees no need for GOP reorganization, praises Taft as a capable president and notes growing appreciation for him as a top former leader.
Carson City Nevada November 1 Democrats press hard to oust Senator Nixon in a close campaign. Party operatives aim to capture the state legislature to remove him from office as the races wind down.
Washington reports Postmaster General Hitchcock will join Taft’s cabinet. Taft praises Hitchcock for driving an eleven million dollar postal deficit reduction. The administration plans penny postage and to remove office appointments from politics.
Washington reports Durand refused an Aberdeen Washington census recount despite local appeals. He said many cities are unhappy with their counts but no recount will be granted without a specific reason. Also noted Vancouver Fraternal and commercial groups plan a notable Arctic Brotherhood convention with elaborate entertainments.
In New York a potential city wide strike looms with 100000 Teamsters drivers and helpers possible. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters weighs a sympathetic walkout as express companies hire strike breakers. Health officials limit disruption by allowing 10000 cars of perishable goods to be unloaded for distribution. Police presence prevents violence as crowds gather near depots.
In a mailed statement Democratic candidate B F Wilson is challenged by a former county official who accuses court payments in the McDonald escheat case of impropriety. The responder claims funds were reimbursed by the State and alleges savings from leaner staffing, inviting scrutiny of the office's records.
Washington reports strong indications that Ballinger will not resign as secretary. He began reorganizing his office staff with Don Carr as chief assistant after E C Finly left for the reclamation service. Ashmun Brown, a veteran Pacific coast editor, named to succeed Carr.
A new divorce rule starts today in Seattle reducing hurdles for obtaining divorces. The ruling requires divorce petitions to be filed at least thirty days before trial, with other revised provisions shaping proceedings.
The Western Trunk Linda served notice to the Interstate Commerce Commission that reduced freight rates would take effect on Oct 26 but be discontinued after Dec 1. Rates cover proportional tariffs between Chicago and Mississippi points via Atlantic seaboard routes. Shippers likely to oppose the railroad’s bid to delete the rate.
Civil engineer Frank Porter was shot and killed by contractor Charles Cottage at Tenth and Brazee streets in Portland. Cottage was captured and jailed awaiting investigation.
Under Navy orders the Atlantic fleet of sixteen battleships gathers at Hampton Roads as a preliminary to a long overseas cruise. No cruisers or torpedo boat destroyers will join. The squadron will visit English and French ports.
Bitter campaign notes internal strife as Cuba prepares a municipal vote. The scene includes Liberals and Magualistas, Independent Liberals led by Munez, Workingmen, Young Cuba, and the racially based Independent Party of Color. American influence fades, raising fears of renewed partisan clashes. (Continued on Page 4.)
New York November 1 George Yeandle an architect and juror in the Edward Rosenheimer murder trial was arrested on charges of offering to hang the jury for 500. Timonsoffer a builder was also arrested with Yeandle and remanded to await examination. The police say Yeandle once bribed a jury in the Nan Patterson case.
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