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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1911

Page

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Nations brace as war rumors flare over Moroccan talks

Berlin reports growing uneasiness as large sums withdraw from provincial banks and rumors spread of the German ambassador to France’s death. The government seeks to calm provinces while Del Casse warns the navy stands ready. Kiel hosts a fleet review with 143 warships saluting and the Kaiser aboard to observe maneuvers.

Berlin France Itta Aleutian Herr Schoen Alsace del Casse Toulon Kiel Germany Great Britain Deutschland

Photo-Engravers Union Holds Detroit Convention

The International Photo-Engravers' Union opened in Detroit with delegates from 68 locals in the United States and Canada. President Matthew Woll presided as pensions and education programs dominated talks, to run through Saturday. In Richmond, the International Tax Conference began with experts from many states and Canadian cities, featuring governors and prominent figures speaking on taxation methods.

Detroit Mich International Photo- Engravers’ Union United States Canada Matthew Woll Chiis Department of Technical Education Richmond

Burns lands on right men in Times dynamiting case

St Louis Sept 5 Francis J Heney says Burns arrested the McNamaras for the dynamiting of the Times. Burns warned two months earlier his life was in danger and gave Heney the names of those he tracked to ensure prosecution if killed.

Burns Heney St. Louis

Arizona Asylum Wing Destroyed by Fire

A fire in Phoenix today gutted the last wing of the Arizona state insane asylum. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 50000 dollars with no lives reported.Authorities and fire units attended the scene to prevent spread to adjacent structures.

Phoenix Ariz Arizona State Insane Asylum

Webb Escape Commuted by Oregon Governor

Salem reports Gov Oswald West commuted the sentence of 17 year old Julia Webb’s father the trunk murderer Webb to life imprisonment after pleas and poems stirred by his daughter. Webb killed William A Johnson in Portland in 1910 and hid the body in a trunk with accomplice Carrie Kersh who awaits a 15 year term. Governor cited daughter’s appeal and fear of her view of him if he let blood hunger prevail.

Salem Julia Webb Bill Jones Oswald West Webb William A. Johnson New Grand Central Hotel Portland Carrie Kersh Johnson Spokane Seattle Kersh Oregon Penitentiary

French Navy Reviewed Off Toulon by President and Cabinet

The entire French home fleet of 98 warships was coaled and provisioned and massed off Toulon for a review by the president and his cabinet. The fleet surpasses the German home fleet recently reviewed.

Toulon France

Secretary Fisher to Visit Seattle for Banquet

Secretary Fisher, returning from Alaska aboard the revenue cutter Tacoma, is due in Seattle next Friday for a banquet hosted by the local Chamber of Commerce and the Commercial club.

Seattle Fisher Chamber of Commerce Commercial Club Skagway

National banks report condition call issued

The controller of the currency issued a call for the condition of national banks as of the close of business September 1 in Washington D C. The notice sets reporting requirements for bank assets liabilities and capital in the latest banking period.

Washington, D. C

Trial nears final toughes in Beattie case

Paul Beattie defenses face near juried verdict as witnesses corroborate rebuttal testimony. Henry Beat tie Jr and Henry Latham provide linkage between Beattie and a Thursday night meeting, with McEvoy and Hart supporting the witness chain. Prosecution plans to rest rebuttal soon and may call Beulah Binford only if needed.

Paul Beattie Reulah Beattie Ditmas Chesterfield Henry Beattie, Jr Wendeburg Henry Latham Henry Latham W. R. Hart Wendenburg Tina Beulah Binford

Intercollegiate Golf Association Championship Opens

International Golf Title opens at Baltusrol Golf Club with Harvard Yale Princeton Dartmouth Pennsylvania Williams and Columbia competing. Yale holds the team title, and R B Hunter of Yale is the current individual champion as the tournament starts.

New York The Intercollegiate Golf Association Baltusrol

Central Thants Unions Set Strike Orders Amid Talks

Officials of the Illinois Central and railway unions break off negotiations with the system federation and prepare to issue strike orders as leaders confer. President McCreary signals possible renewed talks while the central west braces for a potential walkout. Confederate veterans’ reunion opens in Lexington Missouri marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Lexington battle.

Chicago Silinary Central Today Federalign Utube McCreary Federated Shopnengyaaid Middle West Central West Eeela Lexington Confederate Veterans of Missouri

Elliot Memorial Hospital Dedicated at University Campus

The Elliot Memorial hospital in Minneapolis was formally dedicated on September 5 as a gift to the University of Minnesota by Dr. and Mrs. A. F. Elliott. University President Vincent and medical college leaders spoke at the dedication on campus.

Minneapolis, Minn Elliot Memorial Hospital University of Minnesota A. F. Elliott Minneapolis Vincent University College of Medicine and Surgery

White CagaJawaeA Baker Dies After Long Illness

Mrs John Baker a pioneer of Oregon and Union county died at her son's home in La Grande after weeks of illness. She walked from Sandusky Iowa to La Grande in 1862 carrying a baby part of the way, and survived by husband John Baker and four children. Funeral set for 2 pm at the Childers home on Washington Avenue.

Sacajawea Lewis and Clarke Pacific Northwest la Grande John Baker Oregon Union County Frank P. Childers

Central Illinois M E Conference Opens in Peoria

The Central Illinois Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened its annual meeting in Peoria with Bishop Quayle of Oklahoma City presiding. Many ministers and lay members attend as sessions begin with Epworth League and Methodist Brotherhood activities.

Peoria Central Illinois Conference The Methodist Episcopal Church Quayle Oklahoma City Epworth League Methodlet Brotherhood

Uncle Sam Sells Over 100000 Tons of Sink Waste Equipment

The Isthian Canal Corp opens bids for the purchase of more than 100000 tons of sink waste including beds, edges, machinery and related remnants. The sale covers a substantial quantity of equipment formerly tied to prior projects and associated with a long history of use.

Washington D. C Coramisaton Ltds Tor Ie Td's Frneer Ngs

Many Die as Juneau Hotel Fire Ravages Alaska City

At Juneau Alaska a hotel blaze claimed six bodies and left fourteen injured or hospitalized. Two men William Southwick and Bord Miles are expected to die. Firefighters battled burning McGrath buildings with several missing. Identified victims include Davenport and Dowling, a noted half-breed native woman known as the most beautiful in Alaska.

Juneky Juneau William Southwick Bord Miles Davenport William Dowling Alaska

Langford Jeanette Bout Set for Ten Rounds at MSG

Sam Langford and Joe Jeanette duel in a ten round heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden in New York tonight. The scheduled fight headlines the boxing card with both legends expected to draw strong crowds.

Sam Langford Joe Jeanette Madison Square Garden New York

Wrestling headlines and alleged defection in Cold War era tale

Fragmentary clipping discusses wrestling figures and a supposed Russian connection. It notes rumors of a resignation or quitting, mentions bets or money, and suggests avoidance of prosecution. The text is garbled and lacks clear event details or dates.

Ruyshin

Hackenschmidt Challenges Gotch For Private Bout

Chicago September 5 Hackenschmidt issues a new challenge to Gotch after defeat. The proposed private bout would involve a $5,000 side bet per fighter. Gotch says he is willing and the match would occur after Hackenschmidt returns from England.

Chicago Gotch

Hack Enschmidt Quits Big Match With Gotch

Chicago reports the shock exit of George Hackenschmidt from a high profile bout with Frank Gotch. Hackenschmidt, paid in advance, skips the clash claiming time for arduous training. Speculation rises that his days in major American wrestling are over as Gotch plans a worldwide tour and future appearances in large arenas.

Chicago George Hackenschmidt Prank Gotch Goteh Hig America England Scotland Germany

Ohio Initiates Model Kimball Primary and Election Laws

Columbus September 6 The Kimball corrupt practices act, enacted last session, fairs its first practical test in statewide primaries. It requires detailed disclosure of all campaign spending and promises, applies to primaries and elections, caps spending by candidates, and imposes penalties including fines and possible imprisonment. Employers face penalties for trying to influence worker votes.

Columbus Ohio Ita Cincinnati Toledo Columbia Wersters

Trial exhibits shown in McNamara case

Lawyer Darrow and associates viewed trial exhibits on September 5 in Log Angeles related to the McNamara case. The items include old bombs, money receipts, dynamite, and related materials to be used when the trial opens October 1.

Angelés Bor

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