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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1910
Page
1
Two boys in Enterprise drown after wandering from a frog hunting trip and building a raft on a deep reservoir. The craft capsizes and both boys slip beneath the water as rescue divers recover them later.
Two young brothers aged eight and ten, recent Portland transplants to Enterprise, drowned in the old reservoir near town as their mother searched for them after they failed to return from play. The incident occurred in the afternoon with conflicting accounts from locals and a Wallowa County train crew. Funeral services are planned in Enterprise.
Machinery for the new Blue Mountain creamery cold storage plant has arrived. Two experts from Porilant will install the equipment and begin work at once, with completion expected in about ten days.
In Amsterdam New York on April 23 three of eighteen miners trapped since Thursday were recovered alive after thirteen hours entombed in a sealed chamber. Thirteen bodies were found before the living miners were located. Two men remain underground following a blast that sealed the chamber.
The Sultan of Constantinople is reported to have a mild measles attack lasting eleven days. He is under quarantine to prevent spread while the disease is believed not serious. Court exposures raise concern of additional cases near the palace.
A severe blizzard sweeps Calumet Michigan and Racine Wisconsin halting lake traffic while lakeshore damage climbs and Io wa steamer blown ashore near Racine with six passengers aboard. In Serbia floods drown ninety five and injure two hundred as Grugutovatz is destroyed.
Claude White launched from London at 5 am in a bid to win $50,000 for a flight to Manchester. He stopped at Rugby for breakfast and reached Littlefield after 17 miles where he had to descend due to extreme cold. He will resume once rested, with only two descents allowed.
In San Francisco on April 23 Chinese residents protest Prince Taio Taio minister of war and emperor's uncle for ignoring gifts and greetings. Chinatown walls display caustic posters condemning his manners. six Chinese companies help remove the placards as crowds form noting the royal visitor failed to learn city manners.
Mr. Carr of the American Type Foundry arrives in the city and will stay for a few days to overhaul the presses at the Observer office. New rollers have been ordered and the paper will be printed satisfactorily to the owner again.
Boston authorities open an inquiry into the death of boxer Max Landy, who died this morning after a bout with Joe O'Brien at the Union Athletic Club last night ended in a draw. Landy had absorbed heavy punishment during the bout and officials suspect heart disease.
Dispatches report ongoing rioting in Chang Sha and the Hunan province with fears the uprising may spread to other provinces.
Thomas Taggart, democratic national committeeman, formally announces candidacy for the United States Senate. He asserts he can prevent state delegates from adopting the senatorial selection plan backed by Governor Marshall in Indianapolis on April 23.
Washington April 23. Senator Jones Dean Hendricks and Miles C Moore urged a bill to sell the Walla Walla reservation to Whitman College at 150 per acre. A telegram from John Ankeny offering 300 per acre halted action and gave until next Thursday to file a bond guaranteeing good faith.
The colonel enthusiastically commissions a new pair of nose glasses while selling the old set. He additionally purchases rare relics and discusses money interests, reflecting on former beliefs in a concise report.
Former President Theodore Roosevelt speaks before educators at the Academy of Sharbonne in Paris on citizenship and the balance between human and property rights. He argues human rights prevail when conflicts arise and notes his purchase of glasses and rare books during a brief Paris stop.
Roseburg April 23. Binger Hermann remains practically unchanged with pulse and temperature matching yesterday. Dr. Miller, his attending physician, says by Sunday morning there will be a greater change and his condition will either improve or worsen.
Madrid reports a strike in Gijon Asturias Province has gained a revolutionary character. Serious street fighting is underway with clashes between workers and authorities.
Fireman J B Cunliff wed Miss Alpha Enberg today in a ceremony performed by County Judge Henry at the courthouse. Cunliff is known locally and the bride is well acquainted with La Grande residents.
In Washington on April 23 the Daughters of the American Revolution closed its convention with a near tie between regulars and insurgents in officer elections. Honorary vice president general was awarded to Sara Kinney for life, while the president general position went to M. T. Scott who was re elected.
Mark Twain's body, wrapped in white, lay in state at Stormfield Villa before private carriage transport to New York. The humorous writer showed no signs of suffering as the coffin was placed aboard the train after several hours in Stites Redding, Conn.
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