Court Delay Returns for Sixth Court Hearing
A paused sixth court session leaves proceedings in abeyance as officials review evidence and consider next steps. Attorneys vow to pursue timely resolution and schedule resumption when ready.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1911
Page
1
A paused sixth court session leaves proceedings in abeyance as officials review evidence and consider next steps. Attorneys vow to pursue timely resolution and schedule resumption when ready.
Circuit Judge Knowles granted a temporary restraining order and a ten day stay of proceedings after property owners filed for a writ of review over the Sixth street paving reassessment. The council must submit all second pass data within ten days for court review and ruling on whether justice was done.
President Taft, fresh from Los Angeles heat, arrives in Butte Montana on a day that includes a breakfast at the Silver Bow hotel and an address at Broadway theatre before traveling to Bozeman Livingston and Billings. Mayor Duncan, a socialist, refuses to meet Taft, triggering newspaper editor involvement as Governor Norris steps in to officiate.
A late night blaze destroyed the Dr. F. E. Moore house now owned by Henry T. Hill, with damages estimated at 7,000 to 7,500 dollars. Fire likely originated in wiring near the kitchen, walls charred, interior ruined, and only minimal items saved. Firefighters faced access difficulties on the hill and could not reach the flames as walls burned.
Oct 19 dispatches from Pekin and Hankow report ongoing clashes between rebel and imperial forces with desultory firing at Wu Chang. Rebels ran low on ammunition yet claim gains while hundreds died on both sides. Japan plans to deploy 70 000 troops if needed and supplies are sent to Hankow. Rear Admiral Evans warns China turmoil could draw in world powers and threaten trade.
A Fleming resolution charges forgery in 1910 minutes and a water committee report on the Second street main. Affidavits from council members allege forged reports and tampering, with a three member committee named to investigate the charges and report back.
In Los Angeles Hall of Records on October 19 Judge Bordwall weighs whether a juror who believes the Times was dynamited but would deem McNamara innocent is eligible. The defense seeks to remove jurors Jensen and McKee for such beliefs while qualifying B C Robinson and F D Green. Attorneys press strikes for prejudice against unions and seek impartiality among jurors.
Philadelphia reports light rain and poor field conditions. The national commission called off the game due to the diamond’s state, with fair weather predicted tomorrow and Giants still favored as pitchers rest.
A new tidal wave struck Tepec and nearby areas causing extensive destruction in San Blaa and Sihuatanejo. Officials reported large potential death tolls as Tepic communications remain severed and many residents are missing.
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