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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1911
Page
1
A newspaper brief reports rising mobilization by both nations with strong calls from one side on land and the other on sea and air. The article notes mounting tension and widespread expectation of bloodshed as war seems increasingly likely.
Tripoli is described as a Turkish possession sought by Italy for trade. Turkey refuses withdrawal or special concessions, prompting the current trouble. Turkey has 475,000 standing troops with 360,000 reserves and 2,000,000 nonorganizable men, while Italy fields 225,000 with 260,000 reserves and 1,200,000 unorganized potential recruits.
London reports warn that any Turkish dispatch to Tripoli will be a hostile act as Italy mobilizes its fleet at Palermo. Italy presses for Tripoli’s immediate secession and asserts power to intercept Turkish troop movements with new battleships off the coast.
Olympia reports the yearly taxi revenue totaling 5,062,167 dollars credited to the state treasury.
Representative A. W. Lafferty returned from Washington to launch his re election bid asserting his marriage history does not affect his official duties. He backs La Follette for the GOP nomination and thinks Champ Clark will clinch the Democratic candidacy.
Olympia reports Dr. A S Oliver of the state orphanage hospital completed surgery on 75 children at Chehalis to correct defects. He believes many criminals and abnormal desires can be cured by proper surgical treatment and expects all to become normal soon.
In Los Angeles on September 26, it was announced that Jeffries and his brother will travel from Alaska to attend their mother’s funeral at her home after a long illness. They are due in Seattle today.
Early today two robbers cracked the Priest River bank in Idaho and escaped with 1800 dollars. No crew was on site and the janitor discovered the break as citizen posses searched the area.
In Hutchinson ten thousand people cheered President Taft as a troop of the 13th cavalry cleared a path for his car on the route to the state fair grounds. Governor Stubbs and Senator Bristow met Taft, and an elm loggy tribute to Madison framed a day of political events. Taft outlined western pioneer qualities and later spoke at Hutchinson. He planned to lay the cornerstone of the Soldier's Memorial Hall in Topeka for Kansas centennial celebrations.
Sympathetic strike on Harriman lines appears to be settled this evening as fifteen thousand federation employees leave Illinois Central Company shops this morning.
San Francisco dated Sept 26 President Reguin of the Harriman federation shopmen said the strike action to aid Illinois Central shopmen will likely be decided before nightfall.
News from New York and Chicago reports a denial that Judge Lovett will retire for Julius Kruttschultz. Lovett remains president while changes are planned and will become chairman. clerks strike in Memphis and support for a system federation grows among Hariman rail labor.
Indianapolis September 26 The supreme lodge of the Knights and Ladies of Honor began its 18th annual session with delegates from many states. No radical changes to the bylaws expected though minor constitution amendments may be adopted. The organization has existed 84 years with benefits totaling nearly 30 million dollars and membership over 76 000. The first biennial encampment of the uniform rank is held in conjunction with the supreme lodge.
The Union Experiment Station prepares extensive exhibits tomorrow featuring many displays and specially built buildings throughout the grounds. Directors express satisfaction as the event aims to showcase progress during the fall week with a lively hum of activity and demonstrations for visitors.
Directors and officers celebrate the imminent opening of the Union County Fair as decorators place booths and displays. Exhibits include seven animals at N. K. West stalls and early vegetable and field products arriving. dancing pavilion and art pavilion completed. Exhibits to be placed starting tomorrow at 7 a.m. with a final deadline Thursday noon.
Special attractions arrive in the city for the county fair opening tomorrow. Ben Abdie the death defying glider will perform twice daily outside the main entrance, with illuminated night flights planned. J H Peare handles acts and animals including military dogs a pigeon rabbit and roosters to be shown in a separate building with two daily shows and a nominal charge.
Heavy voting marks the first statewide primary as Louis Frothingham, a Republican machine candidate, faces slim chances. Norman White and Lt. Joseph Walker run as insurgents, while Gov Foss appears set for renomination by the Democrats.
Robert Withycombe and Mr. Reuben oversee a large Union state experiment station display at the pavilion in La Grande. The exhibit features hybrids grains grasses and soil data tailored to the local community for fair visitors to inspect when doors open.
Snow on the summit of the Sierras traps aviator Fowler at Emigrant Gap Cal Sept 24 preventing takeoff today. He plans another bid tomorrow as weather permits.
Washington dispatch reports William Loeb may accept the chairmanship of the national Republican committee and lead Taft's 1912 reelection bid. It is not formally offered yet but expected soon, with some saying he will accept. The note also mentions Charles Ali es as a potential political manager.
Morris Plains New Jersey September 26 Dr G D Evans expert at the Thaw trial declares all nurses under his supervision at the state insane asylum must be willing to teach patients to dance, amid his belief that dancing helps prevent insanity.
Los Angeles defense attorneys signal possible move to change judge Bordwell amid bias claims. Harrington faces grand jury questions on alleged witness tampering. Bordwell warns against tampering. In San Francisco Gompers cites defense fund shortfall and calls for money to counter prosecution resources.
In Portland on September 26 Pearl Brooks was arrested for masquerading as a man. She was taken to the police station after strolling a main street in mall attire and later swapped to a skirted outfit, declaring arrest and leaving with a triumphant exit.
Port Orchard dispatch reports an amended information accusing Mrs Hazzard, the last city specialist, of murdering Miss Claire Williamson, a wealthy young English woman, who died under her care.
Reports from Toulon Sept 26 say a suspected plot may have aimed to wipe out France’s navy after the Liberte destruction. Fires, accidents, and a burning magazine aboard Lapatti raise alarm as a court inquiry begins. Death toll climbs with dozens more wounded in the disaster and hospital.
Distinguished military surgeons from across the United States and several foreign nations gathered in Milwaukee on September 26 for the 20th annual convention of the National Association of Military Surgeons. Gen. George H. Thorney, Surgeon General of the U S Army, presides as sessions run four days.
Juneau Alaska Sept 26 The gold yield of the Iditarod district will total three million dollars according to a report filed here today by the deputy collector of customs.
New York reports the sugar trust cut refined sugar prices in response to boycott fears. The reduction from 87.00 to 6.25 prompted other traders to act, with brokers noting a sharp drop in consumption in Wagner as prices had been raised recently.
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