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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1910

Page

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Candidates at Election Face Delinquency Fines

Delinquent candidates and county central committee members face heavy fines for failing to file campaign expense reports before the November 23 deadline. A partial list shows seven of eight county and precinct candidates and several local officials among those who have not complied, with a clerk certifying belated delinquents to authorities.

Central Committee Sidk Belne B. F. Wilson Wm. Randall T. R. Snook C. Henry John Frawley F. P. Childers Ed. Wright W. J. Church Arthur Williams W. Faulk C. A. Galloway W. Crider John Graham

Mare Sweet Memory Dies of Spasmodic Chorea

Three year old mare Sweet Memory, owned by N. K. West, died this morning from spasmodic choic e disease. Worth $1,000, the animal is the third valuable loss Mr. West has suffered in recent months from similar incidents.

Sweet Memory N. K. West Mr. West

Two Months in Jail Proves Popular

Fifteen suffragists arrested for attacking government officials in Whitehall were each sentenced to two months in jail. They accepted the punishment as a martyrs’ stunt, while rumors claim radical suffragists are arming themselves with firearms for future campaigning.

London Whitewall Vitror

Crippen Speaks From Grave Denying Murder Charge

London November 25 Crippen is said to have written a letter before his death denying the murder of his wife The Lloyds News prints the note allegedly from Crippen to Len ev e claiming wrongful conviction and judicial error Lloyds asserts publication was arranged by Leneve

London Crippen Lloyd’s News Leneve Lloyd's

Not Likely That Socials pose His Re-Election

A muddled report from St. Louis discusses Socialists and the American Federation, hinting at a lack of opposition to the President and possible endorsements for Francisco of New Orleans. It references Panama and a looming event tomorrow with unclear details.

St. Louis Feder Gompers Huber Eliie Te Francisco New Orlea Panama

Multnomah and Washington Triumph in Northwest Football

In Seattle and Portland yesterday, Multnomah College beat Oregon 6 0 as Oregon faltered on a lost forward pass. Washington defeated Oregon Agricultural College 22 0 with four touchdowns and two goals, while Lauterette and Chandler mishap blamed for Oregon loss.

Portland Pacific Northwest Multnomah Oregon Washington Corvallis Lauterette Chandler Ludlam Denny Field Seattle Wash University Oregon Agricultural College

Premeditated Murder Case Hints at Jealousy

William Hassing an electrical worker shot his wife near the Steling Apartments where she was staying with her brother. Doctors at St Vincent's Hospital say she has a chance to recover. A postal card to their baby implies premeditation. Hassing had been arrested two weeks earlier for threatening to kill the woman but was released for lack of evidence. They were married in Denver two years ago.

Mand William Steling Apartments Shen St. Vincent's Hospital Tom Hassing Denver

Mexico Reports Quiet After Battles Questioned

Dispatches from multiple cities state no confirmed battles and indicate rising calm in Mexico. Reports claim Madero crossed into Texas wounded, but sources in El Paso and Juraz Texas express skepticism. Mexican officer Manuel Gonzales in Portland denies recruiting rebels, saying he remains loyal to Diaz.

State Department Washington Mexico Ramar Madero Texas Carriso Springs Eagle Pass el Paso Tex Guerrero United States Juraz Mex Chihuahua Mexico City Portland Portland Ore Manual Gonzales San Jose Gonzales Diaz

Blow Aimed at Boycotts Faces Federation Ruling

The executive committee of the American Federation of Labor ruled unions must obtain the federation's permission before declaring a boycott. The decision halted the San Francisco newspaper solicitors' union attempt to boycott the Call.

St. Louis Thee The American Federation of Labor Bablor Solicitors’ Union of San Francisco Coycott Federation

Indians Kill Doctor Sparks Manhunt Near Goldberg Hill

Kingman Arizona November 25 Traitors and a sheriffs posse pursue the Piute Indian who murdered Dr L W Gilbert at Goldberg Hill several days ago The killer vowed to resist capture Gilbert's murder appears unprovoked and he was estranged from his tribe He was sole heir to a large estate worth about 1.5 million dollars provoking wide conjecture

L. W. Gilbert Goldberg Hill Gilbert Santated Goldburg

Union County Assessor Reports Thirteen Million Dollar Valuation

County assessor T. A. Rinehart tallies an assessed property value of about 13 million for Union County, excluding railroads and public utilities. He notes this year’s total will rise by roughly a half million once railroad, telegraph, and telephone properties are added by the State Tax Commission.

Union County T. A. Rinehart State Tax Commission Rinehart Rinehard Seewee

Mexican exile rumors frighten San Diego area town

Rumors that Ricardo Magon would invade the town across the border have unsettled residents of Tia Juana near the California line. About $10,000 was deposited in local banks amid extra guards being posted in the village. Bell not pessimistic as general says Mexican revolution not yet serious though Diaz’s death could trigger real revolt in the Philippines.

Romor San Diego Ricardo Magon California Tia Juana Une Bell Leavenworth Kans Franklin Bell Philippines Diaz

Countess Tolstoi III Ill With Fever After Tolstoi Death

A report from Tula states Countess Tolstoi III is ill with fever at Yasnaya Polyana after the death of author Leo Tolstoy. The widow’s condition is described as precarious, with local officials noting her weakened state amid grief.

Tula Deusniey Cvs Cwrerass Os Yd Skagen Tolstoi Yasnaya Poliana

Four Million Graft Alleged in Gar Gang Indictments

Chicago November 25 A grand jury indicted Frank Harriman former general manager John Taylor former storekeeper Charles Ewing ex Superintendent and Joseph Baker Superintendent of the Car Department charging a conspiracy to defraud the Illinois Central out of 24 800 000 Bonds were fixed at 20000 each The indictments followed testimony by Henry Osterman who admitted participating in the car repair graft.

Chicago Ilindle Central Grand Frank Harriman John Taylor Charles Ewing Joseph Baker Henry Osterman

Dynamite Plot Found Near Federal Steel Plant

Chicago officials uncovered seventeen sticks of dynamite near the Federal Steel company works. Investigations suggest a plot aimed at blowing up the American Bridge company which controls the Federal plant amid ongoing labor disputes nationwide.

Chicago Federal Steel Company American Bridge Company Federal

Half Breed Murders Family in Trenton Bequest Motive

John Sears a mixed race man confessed to killing Rev Amz Armstrong and his wife in Trenton New Jersey claiming the murders would allow him to claim a share of a state bequest. A posse hunted him yesterday and he was captured.

Trenton N. J John Sears Amz Armstrong Terday Sears Armstrong

New High School Building Transfers Delayed Into January

Work to complete the new high school structure and move furnishings from the old building will take a week or two into the new year. The finishing touches and apparatus installation remain incomplete and transfers are planned at the start of the second semester.

Railroads Seek Large Freight Rate Hikes

H C traffic director before the Interstate Commerce Commission testified on a proposed freight rate increase by Western railroads. He said roads plan to raise class rates by seventy five percent and commodity rates by about fifteen percent, with reductions in other areas. He argued indirect pass‑through to retailers and consumers drives up living costs.

Halse Washington H. C Chi Clation of Commerce Interstate Commerce Commission

Branch Engine in Trouble Delays Incoming Train

The branch line train number 31, near Joseph, was held up by a breakdown in Engine No. 172. Tank tracks caused the trouble as the logging train engine was sent to recover the derailment and tow logs, delaying the train.

Joseph

Millionaire Tramp Found Alive in Wisconsin

Aber Bertram Frasier once a Minneapolis grain speculator believed dead for five years was found in La Crosse by friend D S Grieg. After losing his fortune in a wheat corner he became a tramp with memory clouding concerns. Efforts will seek to restore his memory.

Minneapolis la Crosse Wis Aber Bertram Frasier D. S. Grieg Frasier

Mutiny Ends as Brazilian Ships Surrender at Rio

Mutineers aboard four Brazilian warships Minas, Gerais, Sao Paulo and the protected cruisers De Odara and Bahia surrender after four days with guns trained on Rio de Janeiro. Amnesty granted during an extraordinary senate session.

Rio Janeiro Minas Geras Sao Paulo de Odara Bahia Rio

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