06 Sep 1911
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1911
Page
1
Berlin and Paris reports clash over Moroccan talks as the Post claims Morocco talks with France break off while semi official gains hint at settlement. German bankers demand legal notice before withdrawals to avert a possible panic as citizens rush funds.
William Bergs became the second person to swim the English Channel, entering at Calais at 10 30 yesterday and finishing at 10 20 today after a 20 mile crossing aided by a motorboat and in water feeding.
Filing of a supplementary recall petition against Mayor Dilling ended last night. The anti Ning recallers have secured 1 000 withdrawals, and officials believe enough names remain after petition checking to assure a recall election.
Shanghai reports 800000 people in the Yangtze Kiang valley facing famine with 100000 deaths attributed to floods. The Shanghai Board of Trade borrowed 500000 to fund relief efforts as the government implements measures to relieve distress.
Lynn Mass September 6 Harry Atwood an entrant in the cross continent air race will start for Los Angeles tomorrow to attempt a flight from Los Angeles to New York for a 50 000 dollar prize.
Chicago reports say Illinois Central shopmen could strike tomorrow if federation officials approve local leaders action. San Francisco says such reports are premature and no approval requests have been received. Los Angeles notes a San Francisco conference will decide whether to strike, with Kratschnitt asserting final stance on recognizing the system federation. Sacramento mentions five international unions in Chicago handling the dispute.
Chesterfield West Virginia September 6 Henry Beattie Jr asked today to see his baby which is with the grandmother in Dover Delaware Beulah Binford expressed no animosity toward the accusers and said she believes Beattie innocent amid jury deliberations and courtroom maneuvering Beulah will be released tomorrow and plans a trip to New York after her testimony day ends
Gotch the wrestler will depart Chicago tonight for St Paul on business. He then travels to Humboldt, his home, to prepare for the world tour ahead.
Seattle councilman Brickgon introduced a resolution directing the board of public works to issue bids for a proposed municipal car house costing about 600000 dollars. Construction likely to begin in a few months.
The direct legislation league of Colorado aims to submit a constitutional amendment to put the Arizona recall plan into Colorado law after a stormy meeting. The proposal would allow recalling any official, including judges, by a petition signed by 25 percent of voters.
The Egpee to Shego vacument's sult seeks recovery of Tatids valued at 75 million dollars in Southern Oregon lands granted to a railroad. The railroad defends its right to the land, while the government claims forfeiture due to sales of parcels over 160 acres at more than 2.50 per acre, violating grant terms.
A circuit court heard arguments on the constitutionality of last legislature action to reimburse County Treasurer John Frawley and Sheriff Frank Chil ers for about 10 000 lost when Farmers and Traders National Bank failed. The Taxpayers league led by George Milley sought the temporary restraining order as the state and county dispute who should fund the reimbursements. The case centers on the injunction and its final disposition, with detailed legal proceedings ongoing at noon.
Victim of drugs and starvation, Mrs. Helen Dixon once a leading populist figure in Denver politics died here. She rose from actress in 1878 to influential state figure by 1885, earning the moniker governor maker before a decline marked by poverty and despair.
Ellensburg voters approve a $150,000 bond by about three to one amid a heated campaign by a Tacoma private water company owned by Mayor Seymour. The firm tried to sway women voters with rides and picnics at its plant but failed.
Progressive Republicans of Minnesota prepare for a state banquet in Minneapolis as a La Follette presidential push is under way. Governors senators and representatives aligned with the progressive wing are invited and several have accepted to speak.
Reports from Payette Idaho say Rev H P Peterson died in an accidental train incident while loading mail at the depot. He had moved from Summerville to Payette a week earlier and is survived by a wife and three children. Dr Gillilan was en route seeking fuller details.
In Orange New Jersey on September 6, Miss Florence Flanders of Orange and John Nathan Levine of Waterville Maine, a former Yale football player, married today. Levine and the bride’s sister Carl Flanders both played for Yale. the couple met after a Yale game while rooming together at college.
Comm ple Prouty of the Interstate Commerce Commission opened a Chicago hearing on wool hides and pelts rates from western origins to eastern destinations. Sessions will continue at Portland later today.
Jacob and Joseph Goldberg, captured in Trieste and brought to Boston for trial, confess robbing the Ham jewelry store of 15 000 dollars. They claim anarchistic plots across America and Europe, promise later revelations on the Hound edition and Morrison murders, and say 60 000 dollars is hidden in Europe. They deny guilt on the current charge.
Oakland reports the death of Eddie Smith a renowned sporting writer and referee after weeks with brain fever. He passed away this morning in Oakland reflecting a long career in local sports journalism and officiating.
Platts, Nebraska native J Crusen a pensioned sea man and employee of railroad companies for 42 years enjoyed a rest visit today in La Grande with Division Foreman J H Watson and Mr and Mrs B E Polack. He has not seen his La Grande friends in many years and looked forward to the reunion.
The West Virginia conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South began its annual session at St. Pauls church in Pattersburg with Bishop H C Morrison of Florida presiding.
At noon in the New Turner hall a woman named Johanna Rascopp shot Billy Rudolph, one of the hall’s proprietors, after claiming he failed to fulfill his obligation. He was fatally wounded as friends carried him away.
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