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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1910
Page
1
A chaotic scene described with Albanian rebels facing a heavy Turkish response. Reports state a confrontation drew a large crowd into a pen before gunfire, with reinforcements approaching to restore order and restore control over the area.
Ten thousand troops are being mobilized at the Albanian border as royal forces aim to quell the uprising. The fighting has produced an estimated 500 Turkish casualties and 600 rebels, with wounded numbers rising. Rebels are said to have been driven into a pen near Ipec and shot by Royalist troops.
George H. Swanson a marine engineer remains alive after a plunge down a chute at Luna Park. He suffered a dislocated neck and concussion of the brain but is reported in the hospital with limited balance and head injuries.
Partial readable text indicates a special train charter to New Orleans departing today from a Southern metropolis. The item mentions the Pitwebu vice oe la Romp and an imperial toll Glave, with unclear origins and timing.
Four men suspected in a nighttime hold up of a Seattle street car are under arrest. The trolley carrying a homebound theater party was halted on lower First Ave by an obstruction on the track. Three masked bandits robbed passengers, about $500 in valuables were taken. A pistol duel with a crossing watchman occurred as the robbers fled.
A grand jury convened at 3 pm after drafting a new juror J L Slater to replace Haller from Telecaset. An indictment for burglary was returned against five men David Conley John Williams James Wilson George Lang and John W Wright who were arraigned and told to appear next Monday to plead.
Eastern papers analyze Roosevelt posture amid Taft era prospects. Root and Pinchot lead a circle of advisers guiding policy stance as Roosevelt positions for the coming political landscape.
The report notes over two hundred conversions during revivals and outlines plans for Sunday programs. Government buys an automobile for Speaker Cannon after an appropriation audit reveals the vehicle will be provided by the government.
St Louis authorities announce the dismissal of Chief of Police Cressy after a police commission verdict found him guilty of insubordination. The ruling ends his tenure with the force.
The La Grande local Farmers Union morning session was cancelled due to poor roads after a heavy rain. The group held a closed meeting in the afternoon and opened to all at 2:30, voting on new members and conducting business but not electing officers.
The Ford Club meeting was postponed due to bad weather as roads were unsafe for travel. Dealer L. C. Smith outlined plans for future automobile trips and L. A. Smith hosted a dinner at the Model for attendees.
Members of the Farmers Union at Union are holding a meeting to discuss building a warehouse there. The gathering focuses on planning the new structure and its impact on local operations.
L. Couch of Ladd Creek reports no rainfall in the Ladd Canyon section of the valley yesterday.
Promoters met in Pendleton yesterday to organize a regional professional baseball league with La Grande Baker City and Walla Walla. Grant Lincoln of Pendleton secured players and a new local manager Jack O'Brien will lead Garden City. plans call for a formal meeting next week to elect officers and draw a schedule.
Attorney General Wickersham criticizes trusts as the high court nears a ruling that could determine government power. The government awaits a potential dissolution outcome and the legal path ahead.
Attorney General Wickersham stated Taft administration aims to indict responsible individuals and dissolve combinations to curb costs. He noted DOJ powers await Supreme Court rulings on tobacco and Standard Oil, then will extend to alleged monopolies controlling the food market.
Mineral expert Alfred Brooks testified coal mines in the countrys Alaska excluded can supply consumers for about six thousand years at current rates of consumption. The statement pertains to coal lands and ongoing investigation into resource longevity.
Stanford defeated the University of California by two boat lengths in the varsity eight at Oakland on April 9. In Oxnard California Senator Thomas HB Bard was reported dying at his home with family summoned to his bedside this day.
Police halted a scheduled 15 round bout between Benney Mullin and Bob Brechin of Spokane in Pendleton last night as Mullin dominated into the fifth round with Brechin showing grit and clever defense.
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