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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1911
Page
1
Imperial troops reinforced by 2,000 from the fleet engage 10,000 rebels in a dawn battle north of Hankow. Despite early rebel gains, the rebels are defeated with heavy losses as trainloads of wounded arrive for Red Cross care. Foreign warships fire in harbor as fighting continues amid high casualties.
The annual meeting of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion in Philadelphia gathers representatives from 21 state commanderies. Lieut. Gen. John C. Bates is commander in chief. A major item on the agenda is a proposal to fund a $500000 monument in Washington honoring Civil War women.
Senator La Follette declined to comment on the endorsement for the presidential nomination offered by the Chicago progressive conference. It is doubtful he will have time for an intimate campaign before Congress begins.
Olympia reports a second degree murder conviction of Wilson in the Coble case. The jury deliberated for 24 hours before rendering verdict in the grisly July murder of a man and his wife, with Wilson denying his confession.
More than 100 claims for damages under the new employers liability law have been filed with the state commission since October 1. They include accidents from drowning in a log jam to a Seattle doctor seeking eight dollars for a strained back after lifting a baby’s go cart. Commissioners will review the cases next week.
Dallas reports that Speaker Champ Clark dismissed claims his Washington presidential headquarters were closed as false. He said he never had such offices, had not solicited aid, and had not discussed his run for the nomination.
Eighteen days added to President Taft's tour with a special train making a wider swing. La Follette's nomination seen as related to the shift. A near wreck occurred last night near Kelso as the special train traveled at fifty miles an hour.
Senator Poindexter returning from Alaska pushed for government owned coal mines to serve Pacific coast needs and consumer prices. He argued government ownership of ships docks and transportation facilities, with private firms handling remaining mines. Pinchot signaled no change in views on the plan.
Progressive observers in Washington say Taft's southern trip is extended to dampen La Follette's bid. They credit the Chicago progressive conference yesterday with widening fallout and potentially ending La Follette's presidential nomination push.
President Taft altered the See America tour schedule extending the trip by 18 days and shifting focus through the south and midwest. The path now includes Virginia Kentucky Tennessee West Virginia and ends in Washington on November 18. A narrow escape near Kelso Nevada exposed dangers as the Taft party faced a stalled drive wheel and a one hour delay.
Seattle report notes anticipation of larger ocean traffic after Panama Canal opening. American-Hawaiian Stein company orders four large steamships from Maryland Steel for 3.2 million dollars. First ship due in 12 months, fourth in 22, each about 12 000 tons.
In Worcester on October 18 Rev Dr Thomas Frederick Davies Jr, former rector of All Saints church, was consecrated bishop of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Western Massachusetts. Bishops Tuttle Johnson Williams presided and preached, with a large assembly in attendance.
Los Angeles October 17 jurors were passed for cause in the McNamara murder trial as the defense seeks to prove the Times blast was caused by gas. John Roberts and four others faced challenges, with Darrow questioning Otto Jensen and the judge to decide on Jensen's bias after the prosecution argued fairness.
Providence October 18 The Republican state convention met in Infantry hall with Congressman George H Utter presiding. Governor Avom J Pothier was renominated amid enthusiasm along with Lt Gov Z W Biles and other officials. The platform emphasizes protection and a revised state tax plan.
Seventy five delegates attend the annual Union county Sunday school convention in Cove with three day program. Officers to be elected tomorrow afternoon. Readings, reports, and round table discussions mark the sessions. A notable feature is the 80 plate dinner described as the biggest in Union county.
American Shakespearian investigator Orville W. Owen says he has not abandoned the Wye River search for hidden manuscripts proving Bacon wrote Shakespeare and works by Peele Greene Marlowe and Spencer. The Duke of Beaufort supports Owen's cipher theory and believes Bacon lived died and was reincarnated several times.
Rain drenched Shibe Field forcing postponement of the fourth championship contest in Philadelphia. The Giants cheer the delay hoping Rube Marquard will be fresher for a later start while the Athletics welcome the rest as Mathewson and other pitchers gain relief. The field remained muddy despite canvas coverings and the decision noted the surface would not support play today.
Police sweep nation to locate Charles Marayckas brother in law of Mrs William Showman after a quadruple murder at the Showman home. Marayckas reportedly prowled the residence and threatened the family. Authorities dismiss any link to the Colorado sextuple murder.
Irving Millichamp and his wife were found dead in their Stanley apartment by the janitor after being unseen since Monday. Millichamp shot his wife behind the ear as she played the piano and then killed himself. No motive is known. Millichamp was a city salesman for the Standard Oil.
Stockholm reports Thomas Edison expected to win the Nobel prize this year for physics. The award draws one fifth of the nine million dollar fund and carries ceremonial honor along with financial rewards.
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