La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, June 18, 1917, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextWs&ttmt I K M CESERVER YOUR WANT ADS. MAIN 37 1 AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER PRINTS THE NEWS THE DAY IT HAPPENS PHONE THE OBSERVER YOUR NEWS. MAIN 37 VOLUME XV L LA! GRANDE, OREGON. MONDAY, JUNE 18, 1917. NUMBER 308, RAISES NEIGHBORING CITY IS BELIEVED FIRST IN STATE TO RAISE ITS QUOTA ONLY ONE MEETING .NEEDED FOR TASK City of Union Gives $500 Red Cross Tag Sale Nets $165 Stock Asso ciation, Lodges, Churches, and Pat riotic Organizations Give Liberally and Raise the Fund Rev. C. A. Edwards Makes Stirring Address. Union, Juno 18. (Special) .Union raised its quota of $1500 in the great 'Red Cross drive at a Union meeting in the M..E. church last evening. This amount was raised wholly by organi zations: - City of Union. ...$5O0 Sale of Red Cross tags 165 Masonic Lodge 150 Union Live Stock Show Ass'n. 100 100 60 60 50 60 50 25 Oddfellow's Lodge Knights of Pythias Lodge .... Woodmen of the World Royal Arch Masons Mormon Church G. A. R. (with only 9 members) Women's Relief Corps Pythian Sisters , . 25 Rebekahs 25 W. C. T. U 26 Women of Waadcraft 25 Order Eastern Star 25 Home Guard 85 Total ..$1500 Rev. Chas. A. Edwards, of La Grande delivered a thrilling address and brought forth repeated and long cheering. He made the situation clear MnefariO a WAV tYlttf. fYlAFA WAR t IIS 1500 FOR THEREDGROSS no doubt left In anyone's mind as tol' The total damage of the Are has v.. 1,. nnnntrv. Towards Iheen estimated at $2800. The Zuber it. 1,1. .it df.nl.nBH thl i flags of Great Britain and France, the latter of which brought forth loud cheering and many tears. When S. A. Pursel, adjutant of Preston Post No. 18, G. A. R. reported that the Post would give $50, the cheering was louder than ever, and when Tony Smith announced that there were only nine members every mam, woman and child rose to their feet. . Captain J. T. Hutchinson, of the Home Guards said that the Guards would raise the balance. Rev. Ed wards asked him to repeat it and then asked for a glass of water. The meeting adjourned by singing "America". . WRESTLING EVENT IS O'NEILL IS THE FAVORITE WITH LOCAL FANS CHRISTENSEN HAS FINE RECORD. Tomorrow evening at the Arcade Jack O'Neill and Harold Christensen will meet in a finish contest which will decide the mat supremacy of these two famous wrestlers. No sporting event in the past year has attracted the attention or has been loked forward to with as much interest as the meeting of O'Neill and Christensen. The local man is popular with everyone, especially the wrestling fans to whom he has long since oroven that he can be depended upon and that he will givo a good account of himself whenever he goes on the mat. Mr. Christens'm has an enviable record as a wrestler and although he has only appeared m public here on one accasion his ability has been rec ognized and he has many friends in this locality. The favorable mention the press has given him in the many cities in which he has wrestled is proof his work always pleases. A good preliminary program has been arranged by the management in connection with the big bout. Kid Swat, the ruby-top freckled faced fly-weight boxer, and Kid Biff, who boxed the "red-head" to a finish at the Soldiers' show recently, will be the curtain raisers. These miniatures TOMORROW liave trained faithfully for this con-1 Dr. Graham, Clarke Leiter, t. J. ur . mond. J. H. Peare, W. F. Parker, B. A (Continued on Page 8.) Miss May O.BrienWins Breach Of promise Suit New York, June 18. (United Press) Miss Honora May ' O'Brien was granted two hundred and twenty five thousand dollars damages in a breach of promise suit today against the acred John Manntnc. millionaire. iJf&EZjr. ovf 1 Fire, starting in the rooming house on Adams avenue adjoining the Peo ples' Meat Market completely de stroyed both buildings early Sunday morning. When the alarm was turned into the fire department at 2:15 a. m. the , rooming house Was completely beyond control and the fire soon spread to the adjoining bund ing, occupied by the Peoples' Meat Market, R. Ludwig, proprietor. ' Mr. Ludwig narrowly escaped with hia lift Wa .tafafl HiAfr. shnrt.1v ho in the building the dog woke him up by barkmg. Not paying any atten-.4 tion to it he dozed off and was soon awakened by the strong smell of gas oline and smoke coming into his bed room over his shop, from the adjoin ing building. Upon, attempting to get out 01 his room no louna tnat tne stairway was afire so he finally made his escape through a small doorway, The alarm was turned in, and the fire department was on the scene immed lately. Three streams were used be fore the fire could be controlled. At times it threatened to wipe out the entire block. No sorious accidents resulted although Fire Chief Mackev met with painful injury by running a nail Into his foot. bundln carried a small insulate, The firemen did fine work in pre venting the spread of the fire. The city water pressure showed up in fine shape and the powerful streams of water pouring in ! from all Bides drowned out the flames. The flames lighted up the entire city as they shot sky high and at tracted a large crowd of spectators. GRAFT TO BE BUILT BIT OA Washington, June : 18. (United Press) An American air navy of thirty thousand machines is the gov ernment's aeroplane program for the first year, was officially learned to day. The air craft production board told the United Press how they pro posed to secure that number of air crafts. Last year the eight small American factories were unable to fill half the government's orders. The United States will make three main classes of aeroplanes, known as training planes, bombing machines and observation- air crafts. WASHINGTON ASKS i ITALY FOR MURDERER Washington, June 18. (United Press) The state department today cabled the Italian government asking I the arrest of Alfred Cocchi, the al leged slayer of Ruth Cruger. Additional evidence which has been obtained was also sent the authirities. The department assumes request for extradition papers 'will be granted, al though a preliminary hearing may be necessary. Address O.-W. Shopmen. Dr. M. K. Hall, president La Grande Chapter .Red Cross and Fred J. Holmes chairman of the Red Cross Drive, ac companied by Superintendent W. Bol lons, spoke at noon today at the O.-W. shops. They were given an enthusias tic reception and gave interesting talks. Captain' Richardson's Team. Captain A. L. Richardson, one of the ten captains of the Red Cross drive, has appointed his team as follows: Benham, H. E. Dixon and George H. FIRE DESTROYS BUILDINGS OH ADAMS AVENUE 3010 1 Currey. MONUMENTAL TASK BEGINS TOMORROW WITH A RUSH Banquet Tonight Will Be. 'Night Before The Battle" Council-Pulpits Resound With Patriotic Adresses-Union's Share Already Subscribed. $ A .,! I S t DID YOU EVER THINK OF $ THESE FACTS? ! 4 4 That in Europe for want of J- bandages, they are using news- V papers to stun wounds and S wrap maimed limbs, and that a 4 S La Grande boy may some day V be suffering likewise for want 4 of bandages which Red Cross 4 J donations will buy? $ 4 That La Grande must be 4 4" singled out and branded with 4 stigma of failure and a shirk- 1 it to the loyalty, patriotism and hu 4 ing community if $15,000 are . man kindness of the citizenship of f not suDscrmea Dy a ween irom 4 today ? 4 4 Io you realize that if every 4 4" man woman and child in La 4 4" Grande gives $2.35 aoJi the tattle is won? : 4. Salvos of pep, the last word of in-1 struction. the Inst ouiwo of anizeriiw- 1 turn (a word made popular in connoc-; tion with the Red Cross drive which V , . , ms ay wrougnout ine unrcea otset that we simmv must eot tat- to f.nt'nu w July to cart gef d ithe monev fl'mZ" wo i vutiigo ux wit? iwu viusd uiiva when the "drive" banquet is served at 6:30 tonight The meal will be' served at the Sommer house and all those who in any way participate in the drive which blossoms out tomor- tow morning bright and early, will be presont. The lenders will outline in the fullest detail just what is to he done to raise $15,000 for Red Cross purposes the coming week, and to em phasize upon them the great urgency of staying with the task until It is creditably dono. " - When this information is diffused 'among the workers, the campaign will be ready to "shoot." From then on until next Monday the battle will be fought to a finish. Business houses will not be tho first or the principal places of solicitation. The task is primarily one for every citizen of La Grande to take an ac tive part in. It has often been said, and will bear repetition, that if every man,' woman and child in .La Gramde does not sacrifice him or herself to the monumental task, then the job will fail. The reason for this drive, the purpose for which the money is to be put, is, or should be , sufficiently MINISTER OF WAR KERENSKY ADOPTS IRON HAND MEASURES Petrograd, June 18 (United Press) Minister of War Kerensky adopted iron-hand discipline measures to force the Russian troops to fight. He is sued orders depriving deserters from the army the right to vote and from participation in the distribution of Russian land. The overruled subsi diary branch of the Workmen's and Soldiers' Council is not permitting any U.S.Says Russia Must Fight For Democracy Washington, June 18. (United Press) Russia, as a devotee of de mocracy and individual liberty, must continue to fight German autocracy, the United States declared in her notes to the Russian government. The arrival of the United States commis sion was made public today. The note declared that the commission is em powered to confer with Russia with the view of bringing about an effective cooperation between the governments German Submarines Aver age Big For Past Week Washington, June . 18. (United his conference with the president Press) The German submarines dur- m " declared that Germany has evl ...... , . dently recalled her submarines the ing the past week have sunk an aver-, . ' ., ,. , , " r laBt two weeks in order to prepare age total of nine million tons annual-them for expected sailing of ly, William Denman, chairman of the American troops. Sinkings are in federal shipping board, said following creasing. drummed home to need no further elucidation here. Nevertheless, let Us say again that the Red Cross world-wide and neutral is face to face with a task for which it is wholly unprepared financially; that the United States must raise millions; that every city in the nation has been assigned a specific sum, and that La Grande and vicinity's share is $15, 000. Tomorrow morning the battle is on, and it will bo impossible for the teams to find every person in the city. Therefore wouldn't it be a cred- plLa Grande if individuals will come ; forward without solicitation and de- posit their mito ? "T wr, A t (.n 4W e fund wiU ,bo put ovar .. 8aid q. eral Camnnitrn Manager Kinir this .'n,. - :. hi,,,. iivdwIu t sm wnr m that 11,3 Kin? t0 toke hard work' The people do not yet realize that the task is a biK one thero is a tendency ;to let tlle other feow do the big part if , iMv T.. Ilnh.nj -from ' Union's Share Is Raised, The city of Union yesterday set a pace that will make La Grande take notice. Its whole apportionment of $1500 was raised tho day before the real drive began, and that community 'will no doubt be the first to (report a complete subscription of her allot ment. ; " Sermons Sound the Needs. :, i La Grande ministers of all donom? inations yesterday carried out the wishes of the President by sounding the need of Red Cross donations. During the morning services there arose similar appeals from millions of pulpits throughout the country. In thousands of cities prayers went up for a successful campaign. In La Grande such was the case too. Thus, with blessings of the Diety invoked, cries from the wounded abroad screaming out for help, the govern ments at war unable to meet the is sue, with the whole affair of such a character that it reaches down and tingles the most dormant and hard ened .tissues of tho heart with these conditions extant United States, Oregon and La Grande today begins the drive for the Red Cross money. of the companies of soldiers to leave the front. A leave of absence was refused a whole divsion of Ukranians. The sponsored government has is sued an order making anti-war agi tators in the army liable to ten years' imprisonment. Minister Kerensky is evidently gaining strength in his ef forts to make Russia fight in prosecuting the war. "The commissioners who are bearing this message to the people of Russia are selected by the President with the special purpose of giving representa tion to the various elements which make up the American people," the note said. "They all show the same love for their country, the same devo tion to liberty and justice and loyalty i to constituted authority." France Continues To Make Planes Britain, June 18. (United Press) France will continue to manufacture the speedier of the battle planes. The American automobile plants will be utilized to make standardized engines. The furniture factories, typewriter plants end other mills wilt manufac ture wings and other parts. These ar rangements, already made and per fected await only for the appropria tion of six hundred million dollars. BACK LATEST BRITISH RETAIN INFANTRY HILL MONCHY LE PROUX FIVE MILES FROM ARRAS - London, June 18. (United Press) i-JA tremendous German attack against the newly won British po sitions east of Monchy Le Proux forced the British to release certain advanced positions, General Haig reported. Tse British retained infantry Hill, Manchy Le Proux, five miles south east of Arras, turning General Hind enburg's line. School Election, Polls Open To 7 p.m. The school election is being held this afternoon. Polls are open until 7 o'clock to night at the Central School building. All legal voters men and women over 21 years of age are entitled to vote whether taxpayers and property owners or not. Two directors are to be selected. The candidates re J. E.. Reynolds, the present chairman; Charles E. Hen derson, who represents the Greenwood district, and E. W. Eastman, a local lawyer. SENATE THWARTED ALL AT- TEMPTS TO REPORT BILL BACK TO COMMITTEE AND KILL IT Wnshiiurt.nn. T). ft. June 18. fUnit- ed Press) The legislative and execu tive branches of the government are concentrating their attention on the Iviforrt food control bill. The Senate made the bill an order of regular business and thwarted all attempts to report it back to the com mittpo Th administration, the Presi dent, , Commissioner Hoover and the congressional "leaders are ttemanang that Congress speed the food legisia tinr,. Prpaident Wilson announced to day in le'ter to. Representative Bor- bill, which.hile 'giving Hoover con trol of theobd situation, is not in tended to control food, but to release it from the grip of speculators. BRITISH TRANSPORT SUBMA- RINED-SIXTY THREE MISSING J ' London, June 18. (United j Press) The British transport, J Camoronian was torpedoed in 4 the Mediterranean. Sixty-three ! J are missing. ! J J J Washington, D. C, June 18. (Unit ed Press) The Dedman-Goothals steamship embroglio neared a critical stage today. President Wilson consid ered the situation sufficiently serious to call Chairman Dedmnn to the White House for a personal conference. Gen eral Gonthnls tried to secure a hearing from the President, but previous en casements filled the President's schedule. GERMANS WIN BRITISH GAINS CONGRESS CON CENTRATES ON FOOD CONTROL NEW STAKE PRES. PETER G JOHNSTON WELL KNOWN AND INFLUEN TIAL CITIZEN CHOSEN TO SUCCEED GEORGE STOD DARD. APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCED . AT LD.S.CONFERENCE" New President Resides at Blackfoot, Idaho, Where He Served Four Years as Bishop of Blackfoot Wftrd Served in Idaho Legislature Has Banking, Mercantile and live stock Interests. The outstanding feature of general interest end importance of the L. D. S, quarterly conference which con cluded its sessions yesterday after noon at the Tabernacle was the selec tion and appointment of a successor to the late Stake President George Stod dard. The man selected for this responsi bility, the highest church authority to reside in this section and preside over the spiritual affairs of his people, was the honorable Peter G. Johnston a well-respected and influential citizen of Blackfoot, Idaho. The selection of Mr. Johnston was unanimously ap proved by tho large membership of the church wh.'ch was present from all the various branches of the church in this locality. He chose as his counsellor or immediate assist ants William D. Hanks, of Union, and Lewis M. Jensen, of this city, with Jacob H Trayner as clerk. Bishop Nibley Interviewed. In speaking of tho new appointee Bishop C. W. Nibley said: "The peo ple of your city amd valley will find in Mr. Johnston a man of unassum ing ways, steadfast, forceful and withal a valuable man for the com munity. At the call of his church Mr. Johnston will likely dispose of manv pt Ms interests and holdings in Idaho and become a permanent residonc of your city.'! ., Peter G. Johnston was born in the Orkney Islands of Scotland in 1864 and having been converted to tho principles of tho Mormon faith at the age of 16 years, although his father 'had joined the church in 1851, he de cided to emigrate to the center of Mormondon which he did in 1883. Ho resided in Salt Lake City for 15 years when he moved to Blackfoot, Idaho. In an ecclesiastical wny he has served his church as a foreign missionary spending over two years in his native land r.nd In Ireland. He has served four years as Bishop of Blackfoot Ward, for . the past 10 years a member of tho High Council of that Stake and at the last General Conference of the church in Salt Lake during April was appointed as one of the members of the General Church Auditing committee. Livestock and farming has engaged his attendtion in a business way with interests in mercantile and banking1 establishments. Ho is director of the First National Bank of Pocatello, Rexburg State Bank, and only recent-. ly boon engaged in helping with the organization of the Blackfoot City Bank which will open its doors for business on July 1st, next. Ho is a director of the Blackfoot Mercantile company. President Johnston's Career. Politically Mr. Johnston is a Re. publican having served for flvo con secutive terms in tho Idaho Legisla ture and is now a member of that body. For four sessions he served as floor leader of tho House and at the last election was one of the very few Republicans from his section to be returned to the Legislature. He is the father of three sons by his first wife who died seven years ago. About three years ago he mar ried again. Mr. Johnston left for Blackfoot on the last evening train where ho will begin to arrange his business, in response to this unex pected call, so he can bring his family and move into our city as a permanent rpsidpnt. Tn n finnnrtnl wntr ttn nam 'call to Mr. Johnston will bring him no reward from tho Church as he in common with ail other officers serve without salnry. DR. M'MILLAN APPOINTED ON DENTAL BOARD Governor Withycombe today ap pointed Dr. William D. McMillan of this city as a member of the State Board of Dental Examiners, succeed ing W. S. Kennedy, of The Dalles, whose term expired April 1st. Dr. Dr. McMillan is well known in busi ness and social life of the city, being ! one of our most prominent dentists. ; Ho is noted for his active work and interest taken in the Chautauqua, be ing secretary of tho association.