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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1910
Page
1
Authorities move troops to calm unrest in Oklahoma amid anger over a grandfather clause affecting voting rights. Protesters demand equal access as officials pledge orderly enforcement and public safety.
Oklahoma City reports Governor Haskell ordered a state militia company to Guthrie to quell unrest at voting booths after the grandfath er clause disenfranchised many Black voters. Despite heavy turnout, no riots were yet recorded as clashes appeared likely in Muskogee Pussy Creek and Coweta areas with armed aid arriving.
Kamela Oregon reports severe water scarcity as the O R and N hauls water in steel coal cars to supply engines. Local election judges listed include J A Graybeal, Franklin Truax, and C N Norden with clerks Covell E Tiptin, M T Burnett, and W S Nelson. Mrs Hunt hosts, T W Pence departs with family. Adams family moves to La Grande. Annie Collin arrives to manage a house for R R Collin candidate.
Ferdenand Hermann a valley pioneer married Catherine Bear yesterday at John Schilling’s home south of La Grande. Hermann has lived in South La Grande for many years.
In Portland a masked highwayman robbed five men at Chap pel's saloon. He killed Wm Harvey age 70 and fatally wounded employer W W Chappell after a confrontation. Harvey died on the scene. Chappell died later. No arrests have been made.
W P Rees lies in critical condition at a Los Angeles hospital after a man threw carbolic acid and stabbed him during an assault on Long Beach avenue last night. Rees, who cannot identify the attacker due to darkness, offers no motive for the attack.
A San Francisco blaze at the Pullman Automobile garage near Golden Gate Park destroyed twenty five thousand dollars worth of automobiles and caused twenty five thousand dollars in damage to the building. Police investigate the fire's cause.
Chicago police wrestle with a claim that Mrs Crippen is alive near the city while Attorney Tobin and associates say four affidavits prove she is Crippen's wife. They expect Tobin to arrive tomorrow to confirm or refute the assertion.
Last night unknown youths entered the City Bakery and Grocery via the rear transom and stole about 4.00 from the cash till. No other items were disturbed and a note suggests the culprits fled quickly in fear of detection.
In Ritzville Virginia on November 8 Patrick Collins shot and killed Miss Josephine Pittman a school teacher after she spurned his marriage proposal. He then shot himself but survived and is reported in stable condition.
Brisk and at times heavy voting in many precincts clouds predictions for Waion county and surrounding areas. Farmers show strong turnout while urban centers vary, with forecasts suggesting county and district races may reflect both dry and wet sentiment.
A humorous Oklahoma anecdote contrasts Oklahoma and Oregon as old and new, citing two boys debating whether to praise the baby or the money in the pastor’s prayer. The tale ends with the pastor’s timely succor remark, reflecting rapid Oklahoma progress and steady Oregon development.
Hope rises as rescuers search the Lawson coal mine in Black Diamond Virginia for five of sixteen trapped workers. Officials say the men may have reached the surface or remain alive, with a surface return possible within 48 hours if the mine can be reopened for up to 100000 dollars in costs.
In Baker City many candidates competed, with Chas. Palmer elected mayor commissioner in the first Des Moines system vote. W. H. Shoemaker was Palmer’s main progressive rival. Other elected commissioners were C. L. Finley and George Henry.
Five gunmen robbed the vault of the state bank of Beatty today and fled after a running fight with citizens. Shots were fired and a posse is in pursuit. Amount stolen is not known.
A blizzard beginning yesterday halts railroad work across Canada until spring. About one hundred miles of new road were completed this year in Alberta and surrounding areas.
New York report notes the gubernatorial contest may determine Roosevelt influence and affect next Congress. Alabama polls show Democrats likely win as Republican split persists. Arkansas votes see Democratic congressional majority. California insurgency targets machine control, with seven Republicans to defend. Colorado races bracket close, Shafroth vs Stephen, and Connecticut wary with possible Democratic swing.
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