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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1911
Page
1
Rioting and shootings mark the strike era as trains run late and shops risk dynamite. Officials fear $2,000,000 Illinois Central plant destruction. militia deploys in McComb to deter violence. Trainmen remain neutral. strikebreakers desert and locomotives fail repair across multiple states.
F A Delano is noted as the president of the Wabash Railroad, highlighting his leadership role in the company.
London reports an Evening Times extra edition claims Austria aims to stop Italy’s importation into Turkey by sea. Rumors swirl of Italian occupation of Tripoli and control of cables, with unconfirmed reports of Turkish fleet destruction near Mitylene and Italian mine sinking of Cavout at Tripoli bay.
Washington October 5 The U S Navy gave a grand funeral for Admiral Schley once denounced by many in life. About 1500 midshipmen marines and bluejackets lined the services at home and St Johns church before interment at Arlington. Admiral Dewey, a Schley ally, could not attend due to ill health.
San Francisco October 5 That start ling prosecutions will be started against some Pacific coast robbers for Sherman anti trust law violations is the statement by Joseph Darling special agent for the department of justice now here He said he cannot name the four large corporations in California Washington and Oregon but they will be indicted by the grand jury Only two anti trust cases have been tried on the coast in two years
Six true bills and one not true bill were reported by the grand jury late last night with more indictments expected. John Spain champion buckaroo Harry McGrath and Zibe Morse, all Union men, face trial for horse stealing. Cochran & Cochran defend, Christ Johnson and J A McNell named as jurors.
William J. Bryan launches a three week Nebraska speaking tour denouncing Taft’s anti trust stance as a bluff and demanding full disclosure on supreme court appointments. He aims to shape the state and national campaign with rapid, multiple speeches daily beginning October 5 in Lincoln.
Mulvehill was excused for cause and J A Horn of Elgin a former saw mill man was being examined at 4 o clock. The case likely will not reach testimony until tomorrow morning as Attorney W H Strayer of Maker awaits arrival to join Cochran Coch Tan as counsel.
Burlington October 6 Dr Guy Potter Benton former president of Miami University will be inaugurated as president of the University of Vermont. A major educational conference preceded the ceremonies drawing distinguished scholars educators and scientists from across the United States. Participants included Yale President Hadley Ohio State President Thompson Illinois President James Arkansas President Tillman Columbia Professor John Dewey and College of the City of New York President Winlay.
About 3 000 people cheered James J Hill as he drove the golden spike at Bend Oregon marking nine years of work on the Oregon trunk. He pledged further railroad development if the project succeeds and noted Harriman lines hold a 99 year joint-use contract into Bend with B Miller serving as traffic manager.
President Taft spends a busy day with Sen. Smoot in Taft's tour. He spoke at the tabernacle and dined at the Commercial club amid heightened security. A special train is due to pass through La Grande tomorrow around 2 a.m., making public sightings unlikely.
In San Bernardino dentist McDavit pleads not guilty before Judge Bledsoe. The case concerns the confinement of prisoner Jessle McDonald for 16 months and charges a statutory offense. Hearing continued to October 14.
Salem report Oct 6 quotes Governor Oswald West saying this will be his last term and he may not seek further office. He defends his parole policy despite protests and admits some parolees have violated rules. He asserts the system will prevail in the end.
In Los Angeles on October 5 the McNamaras learned the defense would send for Mrs. McNamara their mother. The accused men are set to face trial on Wednesday for dynamiting and murders but appear unfazed.
The national commission decided the first game of the world series will be played in New York on October 14. The second game will be in Philadelphia, with games alternating between the two cities until a champion is decided. A coin toss determined the first game's location.
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