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Hope Flares In Strike Zone Despite Seattle Riots I Ua QkatuV lEu? La Grande Is The Gateway to Wallowa, "The Switzerland of America Only Newspaper ; Printed in La Grande i Covering Union and Wallowa Counties .... . .........j VOLUME 32 EASTERN OREGON'S LEADING NEWSPAPER LA GRANDE, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1934 MEMUKII ASSOCIATED' PRESS NUMBER 264 CITY AWAIT OF QJJ (Pba OPENING EILEE J THREE DAYS OF FESTIVAL BEGIN JULY 19 La Grande and Eastern Oregon to Celebrate U. P. Semi-Centennial. SCENES OF 1881 TO BE RE-ENACTED Colorful Program of Page antry, Lively Enter tainment Ready to Greet Crowds. l,a Grande and Eastern Oregon to day was ready for the opening to morrow morning of the Seml-Onten-ii lu I I'nlon Pacific celeb Jitlon, a three-duy festival to commemorate the arrival of the first passenger train In this city on July 20, 1884 and In ii larger nay, the romtng of the "Iron Horse" to Eastern Oregon half u cen tury ajjo, A program rich In pageantry, re enactment of historical events, music, colorful entertainment was ready to unfold before this city and thousands of guests expected from all parts of the west. Many visitors already are in the city, and more were expected today and tonight. Pre-Jubllee events scheduled for to night included the street dance at 8:30 o'clock near the First National bank building, the old-time fiddlers' contest at Zuber hall at 9 p. m., fol lowed by an old-time dance sponsored by the celebration committee. But the main program begins Thursday, with the arrival of a re plica of the first train In Eastern (Continued on Iag Three) Ask La Granders To Watch Parade On Fourth Or 0 When the Friday morning Semi centennial U. P. celebration parade wends its way through the business and residential sections of La Grande, citizens of this city are urged to sta tion themselves either on Fourth street between Adams and O avenue, or on O avenue east of Fourth street to witness the procession. Expecting a large crowd for the parade from out-of-town points, the celebration committee realized that if La Grande people watched the line of march, on Adams avenue, too great a crowd would be assembled there but if they occupied the residential district blocks, they could witness the parade with much more comfort, and at the same time leave Adams open for the visitors convenience. The parade, after marching up Adams from Hemlock, will turn up Fourth street to O and then move east along O as long as the crowds continue. V. P. CELEBRATION PKOGItAM Thursday, July 19 B:30fl. m. Arrival replica first train at depot, followed by pioneers parade. 11 :00 Homecoming Jubilee and pioneers picnic at park. 7:30 p. m. Coronation celebration queen at Stadium. 9:00 Old-Timers ball. Friday. July 20 9 :30 Modern parade downtown. 1 :30 Beginning Daylight Mardl Gras downtown. 7:30 Drum corps contest at Sta dium. Saturday. July 21 1:30 Celebration pageant at Sta dium. 8:00 Wrestling match at Stadium. These are only a portion of the most outstanding events scheduled, HANDCAR TO PRECEDE OLD TRAIN TOMORROW When the replich of the first train to come into La Grande si earns into the yards tomorrow morning at 9:30 from Island City, It actuUly will be the second act on the "arrival pnigrabn." Preceding the train by about five minutes will he an old-time Itandcar, with eight railroad men nn board. Jim Mclaughlin, gen eral manager of the Seml-Ven-g tennlal V. P. celebration, will be one of the eight, but the Identity of the others so far has been Frisco A Quiet, Restful Old City SAN FRANCISCO Cal., July 17 Well, for a little fresh air away from Hol 1 y wo o d. Made a little two - hour flight up to 'Frisco last night. Lovely, historic old place, but It seems noth ing ever happens here. Never saw it as quiet. About the only news. Max Baer, who lives near here, announces he won't fight this fall. That set the old town kinder agog. X see among the hotel arrivals Is General Hugh Johnson, who Is pass ing through going to Los Angeles. He is electioneering for the NRA. I want to see "Bobble" before ho gets out of town. Some talk of President Roosevelt pulling In here for fuel, but I see where he has gone to Honolulu In stead. Nothing ever happens in this town. Oh, yes, the national guard Is using the old town as a summer camp, instead of Monterey. That brings in a little exta money. The chamber of commerce landed them. To kinder stir up a little Interest In the place the governor spoke on the radio last night on "civic pride." Cer tainly a quiet, restful old city, but nothing ever happens here. Yours, II4. UcN'tuiht SynillcaU. fne. DRUM CORPS ALL WILL BE HERE FRIDAY Spokane, Enterprise, Boise, La Grande Le gionnaires and Ogden, La Grande Bands to Play Four American .cglon drum and biif;le corps and two famous western brass bands will be going here full blast Friday and Saturday of this week during the Seml-t'eutennlal II. 1. celebration. Three of the drum corps. La Grnndc, Boise and Spokane, finished (Continued on Page Six) NOTHING RADICAL ABOUT B. OF L. E. MARIANS LEARN "We are not a radical organization or a striking organization but a pro gressive organization operating for the improved general welfare of our mem bership and the country generally," Bald A. O. Smith, of Cleveland, O., assistant to the grand chief of the (Continued on Pae Two) ROYAL COURT IS COMPLETEDTODAY The royal court for the Semi-Cen-tennlal U. P. celebration, starting here tomorrow, was completed late yes terday, with the announcement that Betty Jane Dement, of Wallowa, would represent Wallowa county as princess attendant jo Queen Faye. Other attendants are Laura Jane Hall. Pendleton: Betty Roselna. Baker; Dorothy Wall, Lorraine Dodge and Vadis Baxter, La Grande. A coincidence Is the fact that of the six attendants, two were named Betty, and the middle names of two are Jane. elonked under the following names Buckskin Mike Moran, Jerry Crowley, Jack (Vllrien, Tim shea, Pat Omeath, Matt Duffy and Barney O'Nell. From the lineup It would ap pear that the Irish must have been working In this country In the early railroading days, be gorra! The significance of the hand car, of course, I that the hand hr actually preceded the first trains over the mil road in early Jay Upton Here Jay Upton, of Bend, Republican candidate for congress at the finals tills coming November, is a visitor in the city today and will remain here through the celebration. With a great host of friends In this locality, Mr. Upton has been busy greeting old and new acquaintances and renewing warm friendships extending over many years. Upton Is gaining great strength throughout the Eastern and Central Oregon territory In this con gressional district, wherever he goes or appears, because of his progressive views of matters of national govern ment. Of excellent type, character and bearing he is already being open ly predicted by many of his followers as the next congressman from this district. KENNEDY HEADS OREGON LETTER CARRIERS GROUP L. A. Kennedy, local post office clerk, was elected president of the Oregon State Association of Letter Carriers convention held at Med ford last week, the first time in many yearn that a La Grande man lias headed this or any similar associa tion. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy and family have Just returned here from a vaca tion of two weeks spent in Western and Southern Oregon and Northern California, during which time he at tended the convention. Other officers elected were C. A. Nichols, Salem, vice president; Frank P. Fuge, Oregon City, secretary; Otto Rider, Portland, treasurer; Frank N. Keller, Portland; Tracy Curtis, Baker, (Continued on Page Six CONFERENCE B.0FL.E.AND AUXILIARY IN CLOSED MEET Second Day of Convention Under Way Joint Noon Luncheon Today' ; Closed meetings of the B. of h. "K. were held throughout today at the Sacajawea Inn with Utuls Morgan of Port laud presiding us chalitnmn of the ineellug. limit I ne business mitten of Interest to brotherhood members were transacted. Rep. Walter M. Pierce was the speaker at a luncheon given this noon for members of the two organ izations involved and a Joint meet ing of the two groups was scheduled for this evening in the ball room. The entire evening will be given over to entertainment features. Mrs. Frank Pike, president of the O. W. Moon division No. 403 of the G. I. A. of this city, presided this morning during the opening of the regular business sessicms of the women's organization. The A. E. Curtis division No. 201, of Portland,; with Mrs. Corbett as president, was in charge of the opening ceremonies. Balloting and closing ceremonies wero In charge of the Pocatello Division No. 423 with Mrs. Agnes Barker as president. Balloting was followed by a roll call of officers, after which tho divisions numbered 583 and 108 of Portland with Mrs. Krice presid ing, had charge of the Initiation cere monies and draping the charter. Tho members of the La Grande divi sion had charge of the Cassell drill and Installation ceremonies were con ducted by Portland division No. 261. Mrs. Elizabeth Hienerwald, of Phila delphia, and Mrs. A. Moore of Seattle, - (Continued on Page Two) Jess Kell Will Clown at Rodeo During Jubilee Jess Kell. of North Hollywood, re garded as the best rodeo clown In the business today, and his wonder mule are to take part In Ted Mof fitt's rodeo here during the Semi centennial U. P. celebration. Kell and his mule were in Pendleton yes terday signing contracts for the 1334 Round-Up and agreed to take a three day workout in Ia Grande before re turning to California. George Ace Newton, formerly of the Tom Mix Co., of world wide fame, and ihlmself one of the world's greatest trick and fancy ropers, from Chlckaha, Okla., arrived here this (Continued on Page Four) ON THE STATE OF il i j Wife in Futile Plea H" ' 1 " " 'l ' 111 'UUlllHlH I I' " I 'I ' i- V 7 t ' X HP? i Iloiio that he would be Buvtrd fiiini ilu'iiuritlltun lo limy diiiimoa for Charles I'onzl, iiolnrlous "Ket-ricli-qulck" wizard, wheu Clovornor Kly o( Massai'husctla denied 111 in a full pardon after ho had served a prison Jerin Tor his intornatlonal reply coupon swindle. Hero he stands solemnly by while his loyal wife makes a tearful but Ineffectual plea In his behalf. ILLUMINATION OF STADIUM PROVES VERY EFFECTIVE Drilling and rehearsing- diligently until well after 0 o'clock last night. ccwTimltteowomen, directors and 200 tiny tots and grade school girls went through their paces at the La Grande Stadium in preparation for a dress rehearsal of tho coronation program set down for tomorrow night. The new flood lights were tried out and corrected by electricians and proved highly satisfactory. Several hundred people who witnessed the rehearsals are enthusiastic about the splendor and charm the coronation program promises. Observations of the lighting effects hurt evening proved that spectators should bo In their seats by 7:45 so that the regal ceremony may begin at 8 o'clock on the dot. Those not In their seats by that hour will dis turb those who arc, the committee announced today. Thero Is no admission charge to this program. Tho La Grande band, the La Grande Drum Corps, the Triad Choir and Juvenile vocalists will sup- (Contlnued on Page Two) THE NATION for Ponzi's Pardon 5 CITIZENS OF PORTLAND IN BETTER MOOD Chances of General Strike Not So Strong Wag ner Confers With Strike Leaders. PO!tTLANI, July 18 m Resi dent of the city, fearful for several days past or a threatened geiieml strike, nmliled encoiiniKliiKly to mw. another today and observed that "thliiRS look better" In Portland's ta bor strife. Organized labor's "dlrutogy" com mittee, .elected to draw plana for a general strike, should one bo called, forsook discussions or strategy this morning for a straightforward discus sion of problems with Senator Ilobort P. Wagner, of New York, who reached the city last night as an Intermediary (Continued on Pago Two) GOLF STAG PARTY FRIDAY EVENING The country club is ready for the sweepstakes tournnments Thursday. Friday ruid Saturday ot the La Grande golf course, and for the stag party to be held at the club Friday night, President Fred Spaeth said today. The course is in excellent condition, and he Invited all local and visiting golf ers to take part In tho tournaments, which begin at 0 a. m. Thursday. 11 a, m. Friday and 8 a. m. Saturday, so as not to conflict with major events in tho celebration. Valuable prizes will be given ttic winners. The stag party will begin about 0:30 o'clock Friday night. Immediate ly after the drum corps-fireworks program at the fttadium, and all golfers, both local and visiting, and their guests aro Invited. Courtesy cars will be at both the Ia Grande and Sacajawea hotels during the celebra tion lo provide transportation to the club. Wheat Today The price of local new crop cash wheat stood at about H'i centK bulk rol;iy, according to the I'loi hit rtimrlnK MIII-h. Port land cask HI cents, I'ortland ex port HH't xm(n. CHICAGO, July IB (!-) Corn and ryo today reached new high price record for the season, but profit taking in the late dealings partly wiped out gains in nil cereals. Unofficial cfttl mates today placed the 19.'14 wheat crop of the Canadian prairie provinces at as low oa 228, 000.000 bushels, against an expecta tion of upward of 350,000,000 a few weeks ngo. Wheat closed firm, ft Tic above yesterday's finl.sh, September new (1.0 1 'it $1.00 "4, corn r c up. oata unchanged to Ac up, and provisions at 5 to 10c decline. JUST BEFORE PRESSTIME I'OltTI.ANDKIlS COMING HtiltR IIATTKKS ST It IKK SKTTLKU 11KITISII TO III 1U PLANES CATTIX FACE STARVATION PORTLAND, July 1H () . A party of Portland busliif.Hti men and civic leaders will lme here tomorrow nlKht by train for Iji i ramie to piir impute In the Hem I -Cen tennlal cele bration of the arrival of the railroad In Ruiteru Oregon, The parly will rec turn Haturotaj morning. Iteservo lluw were made for P, L. Jackson, ptibllKher1 of the Oregon Journal and president of the chamber of com merce; (ieuernl Charles II. Martin, Democrat lo noniluefl for governor, und about 25 other Port landers. D ANBURY, Conn., July 18 W The strike of 1,000 workers in six hat ters fur cutting factories was Bottled today, ending a nine-weeks' dispute over wages and collective bargaining. LONDON, July 18 (fl1) The fin ishing time lies today were put on Great Britain's plans to double her air force at a cabinet meeting In 10 Downing street. It was understood that the cabinet agreed on an In crease of at least no sijuadrons dur ing a period of years. OKLAHOMA OITY, Okla., July 18 P) Hundreds of head of Oklahoma cattle faced starvation today as heat and drouth completed their destruc tion of thousands of acres of onco fertile grazing lands and dried up streams and water wells. DAKOTA GOVERNOR USES MILITARY TO DEFY HIGH COURT D ISM ARK, N. D., July 18 W Gov. William Langor today ruled North Dakota by military' force In defiance of a stato Buprcme court order oust ing him from office. Ho clung tenaciously to his office placing tho entire stato under mar- (Contlnued on Pagre Hlx BASEBALL GAME HERE SATURDAY The La Grando baseball team, which finished in the flrut division In the Blue Mountain league this summer, will play the MlsBlon In dians at the Ia Orniulo stadium Sat urday afternoon at 4 p. m following the pageant. It was announced today. This gome will bo a part of tho Semi centennial U. P. celebration program. Tho La Grando toam will be strengthened by a few players from other Blue Mountain league- clubs. Lineups will bo announced later, Tho Mlsulon Indian baseball team Is composed entirely of Redskins who have played together for several years and have built up an enviable reputation In baseball circles of the northwest. They havo been members of the Umatilla county league and for several seasons were aucccssful In winning tho championship of that league. This year tho Redskins aro reported to havo played moro than 26 ball games and havo won a con siderable majority of tho contests. WRITES OF PIONEER DAYS IN THE WEST Letters have been received here from Mrs. Kitty Klnsey Orcy and Mrs. Lawrle Deckey Boynten, sending greetings and expressing their dis appointment that they cannot attend the U. P. celebration and once again meet their girlhood friends on "Pioneer Lay." Mrs. Grey, who resides at Olympla, Wash., when a child crossed tho plains wltii the Iowa train in 1803. Sho also had tho honor of helping to drive the lawt spike at Huntington when the railroad was completed. A placo had been reserved for her on tho Pioneer train Thursday morning. From Pasadena, Cal., Mrs. Boyn ten wrote: "I would love to be with you at that V. P. celebration. 1884 Is the year I returned home from Ohio. Tho railroad was very new yet. and the people In Iji Grande were very much Inclined to 'meet the train' when it came in. When I started on my trip east, I went on the stage coach from La Orande to 50 miles beyond Bolso City, where the trulu met the stage out In the TEAR GAS IS USED TODAY' IN SEATTLE 1200 Strikers and Sympa thizers Rush Police Lines at Waterfront.' ROOSEVELT BOARD , ASKS ARBITRATION Takes Quick- Stand Fol lowing Agreement By Frisco General Commit tee Late Tuesday. WASHINGTON, July 18 UPi Prwti drnt Konflevelt In a inessafre to Secre tary IVrklns today- expresed confidence- thnt "comlmon sense tind rood order" would enable a "reasonable solution" of tile San Francisco strike. SEATTLE, July JS W) strikers and sympathizers sold by police to num ber 1200 stormed pier 41 here today but were repulsed by guards equipped with tear K" bombs, Nine ships at the pier were being loaded by nonr union men behind the polios lines. The rioters scattered under clouds of the gas, but quickly gathered tor a new assault on pier 40 nearby. The men were reported by authorities to have gathered during the night to demonstrate against the use of moro than 460 non-union workers on '.he piers. . Police charged the rioters with (Continued on Page blx) Child Livesypn Grass, Ham For . Five-Day Period EASTVIEW, N. Y., July 18 W) A bulletin Issued by physicians at Grasslands hospital today said that baby Bobby Connor appeared to bo stronger this morning. j "Child's temperature 00, pulse 130, respiration 28," the bulletin read. "Child appears to be stronger this morning. Is quite restless. No alarm ing symptoms. Is receiving feedings of milk." Tho k Id i japing theory In. the cass collapsed today. (Continued on Pftfre Two) Baseball NATIONAL LEAGUE R. H. B. Chicago 6 13 "0 Now York 8 14 0 Bush, Root. Joiner. Tinning, and Hartnett, Phelps, ltzslmmons, Luque, nnd Dannlng. R. K. t. St. Louts 5 11 0 Brooklyn 8 7 4 Walker, Vance and Delancey, Ba blch, Mimns and Lopez. 1 R. H. E. Cincinnati 9 15 3 Philadelphia 8 18 -1 Prey, Brennan and Lombardl; A, Moore, Syl Johnson, Collins and Todd. (Second Game) R. H. B. Pittsburgh 6 9 1 Boston 7 11 1 Holly, Lucas, Hoyt and Paddcn. Bctts, Brandt and gpohrer, Hogan. sage brush and alkali dust at a tent city built to accommodate both, stage and train traffic. Though dust was nearly as white as Hour and shoe mouth deep but then ladles wore high shoes I picked up my ankle length dress skirt and waded through that awful dust to a platform fash ioned with the travelers baggage piled In the dust one atop the other. I climbed to the topmost trunk which reached up to the steps' of the car which came down from Pocatello to meet tho stage. The 'train' consisted of one car petitioned across, the back part was for passengers, forward part Tor freight, mall, etc. This all seemed, quite luxurious In comparison to the lurching, rocking stage coach we had. Just left. "Tenney" Wright and Jim Slater were my traveling companions . . . We came home in October, 1884, coming through to La Orande on the train a wonderful experience, full of thrills as we now say, for a pioneer girl who had been reared in the west where horses and mules always had been the means of locomotion." .j
