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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1911
Page
1
Unclear report notes ongoing tension in Madrid with continuous unrest and prevailing calm disrupted by sporadic incidents. Authorities monitor demonstrations as residents react to unspecified triggers amid a tense atmosphere.
Madrid reports widespread rioting with destroyed railroad tracks and bridges amid strikes. Authorities declare nationwide martial law as labor unrest hints at a potential revolution. municipal judge and clerk wounded in Sueca riot. troops dispersed strikers. general strike anticipated.
In Kief on September 19 authorities arrest all known relatives of an alleged assassin linked to a Jewish and Finish coalition opposing Stolypin. Police press for confessions and fear anti Jewish riots as thousands of troops guard the area while a possible confession looms.
Vienna reports a return to martial law for the first time since 1849 amid riots sparked by soaring living costs. One person was killed and about 100 wounded in clashes, with 195 arrests made.
In Los Angeles on September 19, John Harington, linked to the McNamara defense, faced a one thousand dollar bond for contempt after refusing to answer grand jury questions about witness intimidation in the Times case. Weir alleges Harington refused to disclose if he offered five thousand dollars to Lena Ingersoll to leave California during the trial.
Official returns show wets capture the state election by 20 votes ending the liquor ban. The result repeals the constitutional amendment prohibiting liquor sales.
Des Moines reports Senator Cumming says the Sherman antitrust law should be amended and supplemented despite Taft's opposition. He notes Supreme Court interpretations are final, even if the construction is seen as sound or unsound.
Reporters reveal a sensational account in New York on September 9 alleging that Dr. Hill former American ambassador to Germany was promised the Republican nomination for governor of New York as a sop for his removal. The scheme involved Leishman steel magnate and Berlin post for campaign funds. Hill served effectively as ambassador.
Paris warned of a looming financial squeeze if Germany fails to settle with France before Tuesday six o clock. Baron Rothschild led a Frankfort meeting of French financiers acting for German bankers who fear default on 300 million marks due Monday. Pierpont Morgan reportedly prepared to provide funds to avert a panic if Rothschilds demand is met.
Chicago, Sept 19 Judge Pater Grosgetp announces plan to realign and return to private law work. Former counsel to big firms he faced labor press attacks while on the United States circuit court of appeals bench. He set aside the 29 million dollar fine against the Standard Oil Company by Landis and predicted next year's election and future settlements via public opinion.
New York reporters explain how government seizures of the sugar trust hit consumers. They say the money trust will lift to 7.25 dollars per hundred pounds, boosting profits and helping erase a reserve deficit caused by prosecutions.
The fair committee began a valley tour to dispel wrong impressions about the Union County Fair and invite further exhibits. La Grande supporters back the effort as genuine with plans for direct talks and transparent explanations at local gatherings. In Milwaukee the International Association of Fire Engineers opened its four day convention with a welcome by Mayor Seidel and speeches by John Thomson of Toronto.
A Tacoma federal court hearing will file charges against nine Seattle men for conspiracy to obstruct justice connected to the Hanford Injunction and a street car fight. It is believed a majority will be indicted.
All members of the Union County Motor club and auto owners are invited to Union tomorrow evening for a banquet hosted by the city for the auto people.
The National Protective Legion, a fraternal insurance group, opened its annual convention in Columbus. Officers report solid progress for the year in membership and finances.
In Tacoma Wah Sept 19 H G Herold convicted of kidnapping his own son and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. He attacked Judge Clifford with bitter language alleging railroaded proceedings and claims of a forced confession. He was restrained and taken from the courtroom.
Middleton New York September 19 Roberts the aviator has received the necessary parts to his wrecked airplane and expects to resume his fight tomorrow in the ongoing air attempt.
Colfax California reports aviator Fowler announced a trial flight in his airplane scheduled for tomorrow, after which he expects to resume his transcontinental journey.
Masons of highest degree from many states assembled in Saratoga for the opening day of the annual session of the supreme council thirty third degree Scottish Rite Masons. The business of the meeting will occupy three days.
Funeral services for former Senator Crane were held at St Pauls church in Washington. Honorary pallbearers included Senators Bailey ex Senator Scott Attorney General Galen of Montana Judge Hunt George Hamilton Hannly Taylor and Frank Streeter.
The Navy Department announced receipt of President Taft's directions to keep the Pacific fleet in San Francisco until the fair ground breaking ceremonies are completed.
Federal judge charges James Storrer B J Hurd EB Howe William Browne and others at United Shay Machinery with criminal anti trust violations alleging illegal monopolization of interstate shoe machinery. Penalties include heavy fines or imprisonment or both. The firm manufactures and leases all machines used in shoe production.
President Taft crossed the straits of Mackinaw to address a crowd aboard a ferry en route to Upper Michigan. He recalled Congressman Ed Madison’s death, telegraphing condolences to the widow, while the day’s events weighed on him after news of Mulloon’s death.
Elaborate preparations have been completed for the wedding of Miss Emily F. P. Osborn daughter of Governor and Mrs. Chase B. Osborn and Richard Sanderson of Ridley Park Pa. The ceremony will take place tomorrow at St James Episcopal Church with many prominent society guests from out of town.
A list of jurors drawn for the October term includes Chas Chandler of Elgin and many others from North Powder Union Cove Island City Summerville La Grande Imbler and related towns. Names include J R Weaver Elgin J A Holman Island City G A Aughey North Powder W T Wallsinger Island City Guy Glenn Summerville W B Ruckman Imbler and several more.
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