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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1911
Page
1
Taft, amid cheers from steel officials and trust leaders, pounded the table when Congressmen Littleton urged repeal of the Sherman Act. He argued the law is just, challenged anyone to name an innocent corporation, and warned of trust downfall or socialism ahead.
Two masked men robbed the westbound Rock Island mail near Hurlburt Arkansas Junction. They forced the engineer to divert the train and lined the crew up before blowing a small safe. A large safe containing about five hundred thousand dollars was ignored. A posse pursues the robbers.
New Orleans November 1 Walter Allen president of the American National Bank of Terrell Texas and ally of Governor Colquitt suffered serious injuries after being mistaken for a strikebreaker and beaten by three men while en route to the depot.
Special agent Joseph Darling of the Department of Justice arrived in Seattle to gather evidence against four Pacific coast trusts including the plumbers' trust. The investigation will extend to Portland San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Los Angeles on November 1 reports the third venire panel qualified by Judge Bordwell. A morning session drew 226 men with nine jurors still in the box subject to peremptory challenge. The state withdrew objection to Preston and he was excused. Ten new veniremen were excised for various reasons.
A depot security rule required all entering passengers to show tickets at the south doors and to exit via the north guard. A man protested claiming constitutional rights but relented after watching others comply.
Yuan Shikai is appointed premier and effectively the ruler of China. Rear Admiral Murdock is ordered to Hankow to protect American interests and has sailed for Manila with 356 Marines. Yuan pledges to cease hostilities and seek peace with rebel leader Li Yuan Hung. Cabled reports warn the infant emperor may flee to the American legation if danger increases.
Secretary Meyer stood on the Mayflower as the great American fleet steamed past in the Hudson review. The salute of 19 guns fired from the head of the ship was witnessed by hundreds of thousands along the river.
In Los Angeles turns show Harriman leading Mayor Alexander by 3 182 with about 45 000 votes counted. Socialists nominate a full ticket headed by Harriman Mushet and Gregory trail. Both Harriman and Alexander predict victory in December citing strong support from women voters and new registrations.
Two men of three wanted for stealing 39 sacks of Walter Glenn’s wheat and selling it to a local mill have been arrested Evang and Smith the latter nabbed at Baker and brought to La Grande The third party known as Dad is missing Glenn is the complainant in the case with 39 sacks stolen and sold by the thieves.
Pranks on Halloween in La Grande passed without incident. Police reported a quiet celebration with minor mischief as autos and buggies were juggled in harmless stunts.
Indianapolis November 1 A federal probe of the McNamara case was assured today as state courts turned over all documents and books from the Burns raid at the Iron Workers union headquarters to the U S grand jury which will investigate the charges.
Four principal characters in the lengthy Los Angeles juror examination are highlighted. At top is James J. McNamara, beneath him his brother who will face trial for Times building dynamite. District Attorney Fredericks, prosecutor Lecompte Davis, and Clarence Darrow in defense prominence anchor the scene.
Twenty four people drowned when the French steamer Dilo lobah sank after a collision off Las Palmas Canary Islands. Names of the drowned and collision details are not disclosed in early wireless messages received.
Rome reports cabinet warns Turkey could demand more territory if terms aren’t met and may blockade islands. Constantinople cites Captain Canova’s capture near Tripoli, a claim diplomats dispute while Turkish military says five forts fell and Italians retreat toward the coast.
Constable I W Faulk and Will Cundall bagged one deer at Spring Creek headwaters while Circuit Judge Knowles County Clerk Ed Wright and Court Reporter Hanta failed to kill any. The season has closed with few deer total and hunters returning from Howard Meadows and upper Rock Creek. The judge suffered lumbago but recovered by today.
A horse and buggy owned by W. J. Church disappeared after being left tied on the main street in Island City. James Garrity had driven it to La Grande yesterday. the animal is now missing, suggesting theft or a prank.
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