15 Sep 1910
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1910
Page
1
Beverly September 15 Taft plans to restore patronage denied to insurgents in both houses signaling willingness to recognize Progressives within the party. Roosevelt is seen as poised to run in 1912, with Taft aiming for a smooth exit and cautious press strategy.
In Trenton at noon the New Jersey Democratic convention opened to nominate a governor and other officers. The key issue centers on whether Woodrow Wilson of Princeton will be the party’s choice and potential future presidential candidate. Delegates gauge past support and the impact on national convention strategy.
In union labor circles opposition grows against Dr. Wilson’s nomination amid claims he rarely votes in Princeton local elections. Supporters urge consideration of his public service record while critics highlight low electoral participation.
Poindexter hailed Beverly's address and the President letter as a shift toward party harmony. He said success requires moving beyond discord and that the Republican party must shed reactionary influence to embrace progressive leadership.
London reporters quote Newton the defense lawyer saying the Crown has utterly failed to establish any fact in Crippen murder case. He claims evidence is insufficient and the dentist may not be bound over to the grand jury.
The two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Mayville drowned yesterday afternoon in the millrace near their North Powder home. Mrs. Mayville, formerly Miss Mamie Hawkins of La Grande, is grief stricken. It is believed the gate to the millrace was left open. No funeral plans were announced this morning.
J. A. Thronson of Imbler, a top ranked diversified farmer in Union county, showcases his farm products in a La Grande window. The display includes watermelons hops apples peaches grapes prunes plums pumpkins cantaloupes grains and other valley crops, attracting wide attention.
The Woman's organization of the National Association of Retail Druggists adopts resolutions condemning women smokers. Mrs. Williams, president, cites eastern tobacconists and college girls as among the highest patrons.
The Lino primary in Illinois faces a host of bitter issues as controversy surrounds the results and outcomes amid a crowded field. Voters and analysts weigh the impact on local politics and party dynamics.
Illinois voters face a pivotal primary as insurgent challenges loom in the ninth district and Governor Denon battles Senator Lorimer. Extra police guard precincts amid clashes while Beattles and Gangbarger contest in Chicago. Boutell trails in one district as graft exposes drive anti machine sentiment.
The Townsend case remains ongoing with a likely third Town send case not reaching the jury until this evening or tomorrow. The lineup for today’s sessions has not been announced, and it is unclear which case will be tried next.
San Francisco September 15. Due to graft accusations against police department members, Chief Martin is expected to tender his resignation to the police commissioners tonight.
The long sequence of Four North Forty-one case disputes in Wallowa County, initiated by squatters to gain land titles after the big opening, culminates as the final contest case is decided today after about two years of legal proceedings.
The Jan N Ferguson case against James Rice Maud Brown and the state of Oregon assigns 40 acres to Maude Brown and 120 acres to Ferguson in homestead rights and prior filings. EB Rice receives 80 acres of timber and stone while Oregon loses 40 acres to Ferguson. Baker City lawyers appeared for Ferguson and defendants. The decision foreshadows appeals and will be cited as history in future local cases.
Washington reports Cleveland's population at 560,663 as of today, marking a 46.9 percent increase. The city ranks as the eighth largest in the nation according to the new census figures.
Sept. 15 report from New York states former Congressman James Watson of Indiana predicts the Democrats will control the next Congress and the House by about thirty votes, after his campaign in eleven states.
Philip St. Bates publisher of the Pacific Northwest, visiting La Grande en route to Baker City, will return to La Grande late this week to set up headquarters for the state Threshermen's association convention in December. Bates, a state association president, also plans to push a good roads campaign with the threshers' gathering.
A Copenhagen dispatch reports Dr. Cook aboard Cornelius Bradley’s yacht Beauty heading to Etah to locate records he claimed to have left there. Government Greenland sources say Eskimos with Cook believe he reached the pole.
Early returns show Congressman Hurgphries winning renomination over Revelle by a narrow margin in the first district. Progressives hesitate to concede as Poindexter holds a 32,000 vote lead over Burke and Ashton trails far behind.
An alleged thief faced heavy bonds after being charged with taking government funds. The accused firmly denies the theft and claims innocence while awaiting further proceedings.
George Pitager ald, former United States subtreasury teller, is released on $60 000 bond after being accused of stealing $17 000 in 1907. He denies taking the money and claims a trusted associate may be responsible. Detectives allegedly shadowed his family and even attended a sister-in-law's funeral in disguise searching for evidence.
Seattle report states a fifty thousand dollar endowment funds the creation of a new Episcopal district comprising sixteen parishes west of the Cascade mountains. Bishop Keater of Tacoma will head the district once established.
Fires in Whatcom county threatened Crater and nearby areas this week but, barring a gale, are nearly extinguished. Officials report that back firing has relieved the danger and conditions are much improved.
Former governor John Lind, the Democratic convention nominee, will decline to run for governor. James Gray, editorial writer for the Minneapolis Journal, will be nominated instead, with the state central committee soon to ratify the candidacy. Lind endorses Gray.
Albert Abraham, candidate for the Republican nomination for governor, travels from La Grande to Baker City to campaign. He plans a speaking event in La Grande tomorrow night as part of his campaign under the Hughes Taft Roosevelt plan amid party organization efforts.
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