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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1911

Page

8

Engine'rs Make Out Reports 1 Store Room Building Now

Oct 11 report from San Francisco says Harriman line strike action may prompt a general walkout. Foremen guard strikebreakers, stockades limit access, engines moved from a storeroom building, news leaks reduced. A benefit ball at Elks hall Portland Oct 17 noted amid mounting tensions.

San Francisco Harriman Line Oder The Elks' Hall Portland Ore Harriman Northwest Oakland

Suttle Respectful but Not Executed Over President Taft

A historical item notes a respectful stance by a judge or official regarding President Taft, implying resolution without execution or extreme action. The source centers on political tensions and formal responses tied to Taft era discussions.

Taft

California Realty Federation Opens Record Convention in San Francisco

The California State Realty Federation convenes at the Palace hotel with over 1,000 members and visitors for a three day meeting. Topics will be discussed briefly as members enjoy excursions and social events, including a banquet at the St Francis and bay steamer trips. President Taft to officiate at the Panama Pacific Exposition ground breaking on Friday.

San Francisco Cal California State Realty Federation Palace Hotel Tafts St. Francis Hotel Bay Peninsula

Taft Tour Faces Tepid Seattle Reception

Taft’s stop in Seattle drew a restrained welcome from the city, with Mayor Dilling noting limited enthusiasm compared to the president’s eastern reception. He proceeds to Olympia and Portland, where a parade, banquet, and armory speech are planned before his California leg. Portland gears for a lavish welcome with an automobile parade and public address. In California, Taft’s schedule runs from Sacramento to Oakland and San Francisco, including the Panama Pacific Exposition events.

Tacoma Taft Olympia Portland Washington Depot Commercial Club Armory Knights of Columbus California Ore South

Farmer Gus Belky Severely Injured After Well Fall

Gus Belky a Birch creek farmer was injured when an old platform collapsed and he fell about 25 feet into a well while cleaning it. He suffered severe scalp wounds and facial gashes, weighed about 215 pounds, and is now hospitalized at St. Anthony's. The accident occurred around 10 20 yesterday morning.

Gus Belky Birch Creek Pendleton East

Rescue and medical care after ranch incident injury

A worker rushed the injured man to Dr. C J Smith after severe head and facial wounds. He received stitches for a large scalp cut and forehead injuries and was later moved to a hospital where he rests easily.

C. J. Smith

Phoebe Cousins Poor After Charity Finds Ex- Lawyer Penniless

Washington on October 11 Phoebe Cousins famed woman lawyer once long retained by the United States Brewers association on a 350 dollar monthly salary was found living in a lodging house she had been dismissed in January and at age 68 is penniless now once paid for years to defend the army canteen fights.

Washington Phoebe Cousins United States Brewers’ Association

Estray Sheep Found on Sawteeth of Big Minam River

A band of 200 sheep found on the Sawteeth of the Big Sheep on the Big Minam river, branded with an O and parallel cross lines, are housed at Cove. Owners may identify and claim them by paying charges. H. Hafper, Cove. 10-9-101.

Big Minam H. Haffer Cove H. Hafper

Salvation Army Congress Opens in Toronto Honoring Mrs Bramwell Booth

The 29th Salvation Army congress in Canada opened in Toronto with a welcome for Mrs Bramwell Booth head of social departments. Col Mildred Duff assists through the six days. A Sunday address is planned at Massey Hall with Lieut Governor Gibson chairing.

Toronto

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