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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1910
Page
1
Voters in California face a broad field as the primary proceeds. Citizens weigh options among multiple candidates across parties, with officials noting key races and notable campaigns shaping the outcome.
Californias primaries decide Governor candidates including Hiram W Johnson Allen Anderson and Charles Curry amid a clash of Lincoln Roosevelt insurgents and regular Republicans. Theodore Bell leads the Democratic ticket while J Stitt Wilson heads the Socialist banner. Three Senate seats will also be decided with candidates Works Spaniding and Edwin listed among others.
The piece notes several congressional contests across districts one through eight with incumbents Englebrigit Knowland Kahn Hay es McKinlay and Needham facing opposition in varying districts. It also highlights bitter state level Republican primaries for lieutenant governor secretary of state attorney general auditor printer and supreme court associate justice, while Democrats show few contests.
Salem Oregon August 16 C N McArthur speaker of the Oregon House leaves for Salt Lake to represent Acting Governor Bowerman and the state at a Western Governors conference on conservation. The plan is to present unified Western executive views at the national congress in St Paul in September. McArthur declined to state his conservation stance.
Funeral services were held for Liyod Eaton nine son of Mr and Mrs J Eaton of corner N Fourth and Lake streets who was killed yesterday afternoon by falling from a wagon load of sand. The services took place this afternoon at church at an hour not specified. The family and friends express deep sympathy for the bereaved parents.
A report notes lenders bus at martyr totem as tensions rise over a plan to remove him from power. Cannon refuses to fall in with the removal plan.
Aug 10 report from Beverly outlines a plan to reorganize party steering by removing Dallinger as secretary and sidelining Idrich and Cannon. Joe Cannon resists removal while Ballinger awaits Taft's word on resignation. Crane is tied to advising the president amid heavy pressure to push the program.
Military leaders report the Medical Springs fire is contained and progress toward restoring stability continues. Troops remain on alert as crews battle residual hotspots and assess evacuation impact. Local hospitals coordinate patient care and supply distribution with emergency services.
Rain helps check fires near Beaver Creek and in Wallowa county but fails to halt the Medical Springs blaze. U.S. troops arrive to defend the town and report progress while officials note government spending of seven thousand dollars daily on Northwest forest fires.
Aberdeen Washington August 16 Congressman Fordney of Michigan faced a pointed attack from insurgent Congressman Poindexter who alleged Fordney led opposition to Taft’s tariff commission and disavowed free lumber due to his timber holdings Poindexter also charged Governor Hay with convening Western Governors at Salt Lake to oppose Pinchot conservation policies. Sherman to chair New York Republican meeting Roosevelt’s defeats continue as Griscom blocks his bid for chairman and primary bill failure noted.
The Foley Hotel will receive new chandeliers of an attractive design and the hall will be supplied with bracket lamps as part of the upgrade.
Bennington Vermont marks the battle anniversary as a legal holiday with patriotic exercises in many towns. The commemoration honors General Stark’s victory over Burgoyne’s detachment in the Revolutionary War.
An old time Methodist camp meeting began in Brushton on August 16 and will run through August 24. Nearly a hundred Methodist ministers are expected to attend and lead daily sessions with attendance anticipated to rise toward the close.
Victoria report says Captain Troup arrived with word that the Princess May will be floated tomorrow and is expected to resume operations by October after grounding near Sentinel Rock.
Mayor Gaynor remained stronger after a restful night in Hoboken. He is improving quickly and is expected to be moved from the hospital soon.
Urbana August 16 The Iilinole Farmers Institute holds its mid summer session at the College of Agriculture University of Illinois. Meetings focus on agriculture and experts. The institute has helped the college rise among top agricultural schools with students from around the world.
Paris August 16 Hubert Latham aiming London flight in an aeroplane with Jeff Paine. First attempt at the feat and London Daily Mail offers prize money for success. They start a 100 mile stage toward Amiens before a mishap forces repairs and a halt.
Urbana hosts three day Illinois Farmers institute gathering with planners, addresses by leaders, and College of Agriculture cited among top in the nation as students come from around the world.
A three day pageant titled The House of Dreams began near Peterboro New Hampshire under the MacDowell Memorial association to honor composer Edward MacDowell, longtime resident of the town.
A hundred loggers camped on Granite Bay beach near Camp Hastennig mill in Valdex Ta latid were forced to flee as a wildfire swept through the area. Many were burned or scorched while escaping, and valuable timber stands were destroyed by the blaze along the coast about 100 miles up.
A barber, enraged by alleged undue attention to his wife, fired at a fireman. The incident follows claims of improper conduct toward the barber's spouse, prompting police investigation and statements from witnesses.
A jealous barber pursues a man at river headquarters and opens fire with a victim nearby. The assailant is charged with murder and jailed after pleading not to written law.
Aurus Richardson fatally shoots Jesus Hale at the Portland fire tug headquarters as Hale’s wife watches from a nearby station. Richardson, accused of murder, waited for a fireman to approach and fired four shots, declaring revenge for Hale paying attention to his wife. He testified Hale had been paying attention to his wife.
Lewiston Maine Aug 16 192? The Thirteenth Maine regiment association men entertain with a banquet featuring imported college waitresses from Vassar and comically renamed dishes like hardanffinctious tackinoof and theantiletts swaganshi, signaling a shift from former simple dinners to upscale modern customs.
In heavy fog near Tarifa Point, the Spanish steamer Mortos collided with the German steamer Hisa. Two passengers and seven crew members aboard Mortos drowned, while Hisa’s crew rescued many people.
Milwaukee August 16. After thirty three adjournments, the case of William Heller and Max Hugo charged with illegal use of union labels is set for a hearing in district court today. The case has stretched over more than three years through the courts.
Lincoln and Omaha voters participated in a heated primary today with ideal weather boosting turnout. Governor Shallenberger and Omaha Mayor Dahlman sought the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, Dahlman claiming 20,000 Republican votes due to anti liquor pledges. Bryan backed Governor Motealt for the Senate race against Congressman Hitthcock, as reported from Lincoln.
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