22 Apr 1910
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1910
Page
1
A Seattle report notes Aldrich plans to choose his successor and take active steps to influence the selection. Rhode Island Senator Brayton comments Aldrich leaves by choice, not necessity, and will monitor the process until a new senator is chosen.
Seattle reports a special Bar association meeting condemned the attack on Richard A. Ballinger as wanton and vicious with no factual basis. The investigation charges were considered during a tense session, as the Weekly publication’s status was discussed.
In Amsterdam Ohio on April 22 six miners' bodies were recovered from the Youble shale coal mine after an explosion caused by gas damp and subsequent fire. Twelve more workers are believed trapped with no expectation of survival.
The four city businessmen report back after inspecting paving practices in Portland. They will present a final report to the council next week, with a decision not released publicly until the upcoming meeting. The committee includes Councilmen Andrews Wy Church Rohnenkamp and Boley, plus local business owners.
An extra box overflowing with baggage spilled today from the Joseph train’s regular baggage car. Though branch travel is common, the amount of baggage reached unexpected proportions, drawing attention to the load.
Additional yard facilities at the depot are nearly finished today. The new sliding over-track will allow all main line passenger trains to touch the depot platform, reducing the number of trains running to the platform.
Decorating the hall with pennants and college tokens, the Union County Association of O. A. C. students hosts its first annual ball this evening at 9 o clock. Guests from out of town are expected to attend.
Two men died and five were injured when passenger train No 4 collided with a construction train at Sanford due to an open switch. Engineer Robert Ely and brakeman H Driscoll were killed. Several passengers were thrown from seats, with two more expected to die.
Birmingham authorities report twenty six bodies recovered from the Mulga mine after an explosion last Tuesday. rescue teams entered the shaft today to retrieve the remains and continue assessing the site.
London reports say rioting resumed at Chang Sha with slaughter of Chinese Christian converts and torture of students at mission schools. No foreigners killed yet, but refugees flee as British counsel leaves. In Washington officials fear spread of trouble. the cruiser Charleston heads to Chang Sha to protect American interests.
Theodore Roosevelt dispatches from Paris reveal a rich obituary noting Mark Twain’s unique place among American writers. The report highlights his humor and wide range of work, details his burial plans in New York, and recalls his rise from humble beginnings to global literary fame.
Fragmentary report describes a discovered explosive device near a wood pile, with caps and fuse missing and questions about who hid it. Officials debate whether it was meant for a planned attack or a temporary hiding place for weapons, amid confusion over intent and location.
The high school program by students for the baseball team has been postponed one week due to conflicts with other functions and absence of key participants. Next Friday night the program will be presented as planned, weathering the postponement.
G R Scott arrives from Portland to head advertising and circulation for the Observer. Mrs Scott and their young son stay in Portland temporarily.
Pearl Kellar, Colonel Swope's nurse, continued testimony in the murder trial and faced severe cross-examination from defense lawyers. Her direct story remained apparently unshaken, strengthening the prosecution's case in Kansas City.
The women of the Maccabees will host their second annual ball on the evening of May 2 at the Elks Auditorium. The event is billed as one of the best affairs of the season.
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