La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, October 06, 1917, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TexttrET THE NEWS OF THE WORLD SERIES IN THE OBSERVER THE DAY THE GAME IS PLAYED (SrattM A 1 ! S7 5 i 1 IPHONE OBSERVER YOUR WANT ADS. MAIN 37 1 AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER PRINTS THE NEWS THE DAY IT HAPPENS I PHONE THE OBSERVER YOUR NEWS. MAIN 37 VOLUME XVIL LA' GRANDE, OREGON. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1917. NUMBER 37. S FIKST GAME OF SERIES CHICAGO WIN LA FOLLETTE IN SPEECH DEFIES HIS ACCUSERS JN ADDRESS TO SENATE TAKES ,i ONSTRATES SYSTEM IS WARDS CHARGES. DENOUNCES ACTIVITIES AGAINST, OBJECTORS Is No More Firm Than Old Style Be . paign Against Men Who Oppose War Measures. (United Press,) Washington, D. C, Oct. 6. La Toilette before the Senate defied those charging him with sedition and trea son, denouncing the campaign of li bel character assassination agaim't men opposing the war measures. His speech was eutremely dramatic. He declared he wouldn't turn from the course he marked out for himself. He said that since the war was de clared the triumphant war party had pursued the Congressmen who hoi i 'against the war with malicious false hoods and recklessly libelous attacks. He said that many Senators were ac cused of treason nnd disloyalty with out a bit of evidence against them. La Follette said that he had numerous. af fidavits publishing the fact that people were being unlawfully arrested, jailed and held in. confinement for days then eventually released without being taken into court. I He said that the constitutional rights of hundreds of citizens were be ing violated. He declared Congtcss could -have avoided the war. He in sisted that Congress should declare its -war aims. He urged the people to unite in a campaign along constitutional lines for free discussion on the policy of war. ' - - Senator Robertson bitterly assailed Xa Follette, declaring that the Wiscon sin Senator should apply to the Kaiser for a seat in the Bundcsrath. Following La Follettc's speech Kel logg took the floor, expressing em phatic dissent from La Follette views. Tie denied that the United States was fighting to secure the right for Americans to ride on munition car. rying ships. He declared he was just as free to speak for his rights. HELFIN CANNOT E ' (United Press.) , Washington, D. C, Oct. 6. A spe cial investigation committee reported to the House that Helfin's charges against Congressmen are untrue., The committee declared that Helfin's con duct was subject to criticism. Helfin appeared before the commit tee but failed to produce evidence sub stantiating the charges. DRAFTED ALIENS WILL BE TAUGHT ENGLISH. (United Press) Camp Lewis, Tacoma, Wash., Oct. 6. A course in English has teen or ganized for drafted men who cannot speak or write the language. Major Bert Chadwalader has charge of tho course. Fifteen Italians and 13 Portuguese attended the first class. Through in terpreters, Major Cadwalader explain, ed why the United States was at war. He declared that all the men would be better physically and mentally after a course of training. ' The number of students at the Eng lish school is increasing steadily. The Wea'her. Portland, Oct. 6. The U. S. weather forecast: Fair. SUBSTANTIATE CHARGES MAD TEACHERS' INSTITUTE WILL MEET IN BAKER The annual session of the Tri County Teachers' Institute of Baker, Wallowa and Union Counties will meet in Baker, October 10-11-12. A special 1 1-3 fare has been granted by the railroad, the dates for the sale of tickets at this rate are October t), 0, 10, and the return limit is October 15.- . ' All sessions will be held in the new Baker High School auditorium. Many prominent speakers will be present at the meetings. Among them will be J. H. Ackerman, president of the Oregon State Normal, at Mon mouth; Dr.' Carl Boney, Dr. Edgnr ,ConKlin and Professor DeBusk, of the University of Oregon; Professor E D. Ressler and H. C. Soymoure, of 0, A. C, and H. J. Klemme, president of the Washington State Normal at Bell- ingham, NONFORMATION GIVEN AS TO CAUSE Or SINKING, IN ANNOUNCEMENT. ' " (United Press). Washington, D. C.,' Oct. 6. An American pati'ol vessel in foreign wa ters has been lost, the Navy Depart ment announced tilay. Admir.il Simms informed the department that the ship foundered. The entire crew was saved. . The accident occurred Thursday morning. An investigation is now under way. The department's announcement does not reveal the cause of the sink ing. This is the first American war ship sunk in foreign waters. Banks Will Send x Men To Conference The La Grande banks have receive! messages inviting each institution to send a man to attend a conference with Secretary of the Treasury Mc- Adoo, which will be held In the City Hall Council Chamber. Mr. Fred J. Holmes will go from the La Grande National Bank, and Mr. T. J. Scroggins from the U. S. National Bank. JOHN BERG ARRANGES TO WRES ! TLE GUNDERSON TO- I NIGHT. I John Berg, of Spokane, spent the morning calling on his friends nronnd I town. He will wrestle Fred Gunder- son at Elgin, tonight. After the match he will return here ' and will work with O'Neill in prepar ation Jor his big match with Ad Sun' tel, for the world's championship, No vember 2. Berg is looking fine and says he is ' in good condition. He will be of much i help to O'Neill in his training for San- tel, as he is not only a past master in the art of wrestling, but one of the best conditioners in the Northwest. ! EDSEL FORD DENIED EXEMPTION. FROM DRAFT. (United Press.) Detroit, Oct. 6. Edsel Ford, son of Henry Ford, was denied draft exemp tion on industrial grounds, today. He claimed himself indispensable to the maintenance of the Ford Motor Com pany. EDNA GREGORY WILL BE SENTENCED WEDNESDAY. ! (United Press.) Portland, Oct. 6. Edna Gregory, of Pendleton, was found guilty of send ing poisoned candy through the mails .to May Carter, of whom she was jeal i ous. The jury recommended leniency. ' She will be sentenced Wednesday. When the gossips are busiest the conversation usually is idlest. AMERICAN SHIP FLOUNDERS IN FOREIGN WATERS U.S.0ESTR0YERS HAVESUNKMANY GERMIAN U-BOATS DESCRIPTIONS OF BATTLES GIV EN OUT BY PUBLIC INFOR MATION COMMITTEE. NAMES OF BOATS AND 1 1 DATES ARE WITHELD Destroyer Sinks Submarine After Dropping Four Depth Charges the First, Second and Third Failed. ' (United Press.) Washington, D. C, Oct. 6. Ameri-j can destroyers have sunk a considoia-. ble number of submarines. . The committee on public informa tion released the first ot a series of descriptions of battles between t'e stroyers and submarines today. The names of the vessels involved, fmd the date of the battles are with. held. One destroyer headed for the sub marine, as soon as it was sighted, opening fire immediately. As the de stroyer crossed the submarine's trail a depth chargff was dropped. The first, second and third depthvehargra failed. After the fourth depth charge tho submarine cea'sed firing, heavy coal oil spread over, the ocean, and. widespread boiling was noticed. Jur ther trace of the submarine was not found. - ATHLETIC UNION MEETS IN SEATTLE TODAY. (By United Press.) . Seattle, Wash., Oct. 6. Delegates to the annual meeting of the Pacific Northwest Association of the Amateur Athletic Union will meet here tomor row to lay plans for the coming sea son. , 'H i .'--' If JW l..7W fiwfW N. .! VIM -v. V-.j.'.ArV..iJ( s ii FAILS TO WORK ' HAIG'S SUCCESSFUL BLOW DEM- ONSTRATS SYSTEM IS VULNERABLE. PILL BOX SCHEME '. . PROVES TO BE WEAK Is No More Firm Than Old tyle De fense Plan; British Headquarters Pleased, (By United Press.) By WILLIAM PHILIP SIMMS. British Headquarters, Oct. 6. Gen eral Hnig's successful blow, against the Germans demonstrated the com plete failure of the Gorman's newest defense system. The pill box scheme proved to be just as vulnerable, as the old style defense plan. British headquarters are . muc'.i pleased. OREGON BOY DIES .' SEPT. 30, IN FRANCE. (United Press) Washington, D. C, Oct. 6. Allen Mercer, private, died September SO, hi France, the War Department announc ed today. His father lives at Cooste:-, Oregon. . AMERICAN SPIRIT NOW UNQUESTIONED, SAYS WILSON (United Press) Washington, D. C, Oct. 6,--The President issued a statement as Con gress prepared to adjourn this after noon, declaring that the session has assured the effectiveness of American arms, and safeguarded the rights of Hip American neonle. President Wil son said the American spirit and de termination was now unquestionea. nrni IV NEW btni Hill DEFENSE PLAN RIGHT JNTO THEIR TRENCHES! . "-"c:vw i ' 0.J-C.WI0F0WILL PLAY IN PEHDLETON Charles Reynolds is in receipt of a letter from Coach J, A.t-Pipal of the 0. A. C. football team to tho effect that on the 20th day of October the 0. A, C. football team will play the University of Idaho at Pendleton. A great many football fans in Uma tilla, Union, (Wallowa and Baker coun ties are planning to attend this great event, the fact that two big college teams will play so close to La Grande will ho doubt draw a vory large crowd from this city. , Mr. Reynolds who has his name in tho football hall' of fame at 0. A, C. is vory optimistic over the financial outcome) of this now venture and it I moans.'Tie said today to tho reporter, that should this game be a paying proposition, it is quite possible that annual games will be arranged with Pendleton and La Grande every other year. It is up to the lovers of foot ball to back thft movement. STREET CAR GO. - .' -sJ BY COilifllSSION (By United Press.) Silum, .Oei.- b. Tho Sunlit Sorviee Commission -1 denied the Portland Railway, Light and Power Company's 6-cent fare petition. To make the carmen's wage increase possible nnd prevent a strike, the commission sug gested a reduced car service and greater co-operation between the city and company regarding paving, bridge tolls, etc. The traffic company offi cials are much disappointed with the public service commission's decision, claiming that the commission's sug gestions are impractical. DENIED C ARE , '' . y , jy .a i i WHITE SOX GET FIRST CONTEST BY2 ISCORE GIANTS GO DOWN TO DEFEAT IN HARD FOUGHT GAME. FELSCH GETS HOMER ' .IN FOURTH INNING Four Stacker Gives Chicago First Games Pitchers' Battle ' Feature In First Contest, Chicago, Oct. 6. Before a crowd of 32,000 this afternoon the Chicago White Sox took the first step toward the World Chnmuionshh, hir ,.fuot; the New York Giants two to one. ' relsch, Chicago center ficldor, se cured the only homer in the game. Eddie Cicotte and Slim Sallee, fought to a finish in the pitchers box. The White Sox scored tlie first run in' the third, Collins making home. Fielding on both sides was extraordi nary. 'Charley Herzog furnished the first' sensation when he took a drive by Jackson over iis shoulder while on a dj'ad run back of second. 1 ' The official gross receipts today were $73,062.50. --?:'. i..v-; KciirM.!.iinl(u First Inning-Chicago 0, New York 0. Second Inning New York 0, Chicu go0. . . Third Inning New York 0; Chicago Fourth Inning New York 0; Chica go 1. Klesch knocked a home run for Chicago. Fifth Inning New York 1; Chicago 0. Sixth Inning New York 0: Chica go 0. . Seventh Inning New York 0; Chi- caga 0. Eight Inning New York 0: Chicago . 0. . . . . Ninth Inning Now York 0: Chicneo . 0. R. H. E. New York v 1 7 l Chicago 2 7 1 Batteries for todays game were; , New York Sallee, McCarty. Chicago Cicotte, Echalk. WORLD SERIES DOPE. The longest world's series g-ime was played last year a 14-inning contest between Brooklyn and Boston. Bost in won, 1 to 1. The longest previous contest was 13 innings, a tie hetweon the Cubs and Tigers on October 8. 1907. American League pennant winners have triumphed in eight world's series to five for theailonal League. Fur the Americans, Boston has won four; ' Philadelphia three, and Chicago one. New York has won once, Boston once, Pittsburg once, and Chicago twice for the National League. Jack iBarry, manager of the Red Sox, has participated in more world series games than any other player. While with Philadelphia he was in tour or me Dig series, ana nas Deen in two since giang to Boston, bringing his total to six. Eddie Collins, by par ticipating in the coming series, will reach his fifth world's series. The coming series will be the first meeting between eastern and western clubs in the big games since Phila delphia stepped on the Cub's back in 1910. , - RESULTS OF PREVIOUS WORLD'S SERIES 1903 Pittsburg Nationals vs. Boston Americans; won by Boston, five games to three. 1904 No scries played. 1905 New York Nationals vs. Phila delphia Americans; won by New York, four games to one. 190G Chicago Nationns vs. Chicago Americans; won by Americans, four games to two. 1907 Chicago Nationals vs. Detroit Americans; won by Chicago, four games to none; pno tie game. 1008 Chicago Nationals vs. Detroit (Continued on Page Seven)