Squatters Accused by Rangers in Foreseen Arson
Rangers accuse squatters of setting fires at a site described as Med for Fires. The report names disgruntled squatters as the alleged perpetrators and notes ranger investigations into the blaze.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1910
Page
1
Squatters blamed for large Oregon fire outbreak
Medford officials say the Center National park fire has burned over 30 square miles and caused about a million dollars in damage. Incendiary fires are linked to disgruntled squatters and ranger clashes. Troops have been sent to Butte Falls with calls for 500 more to battle four major fires near Medford and Klamath Falls amid high winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
He Center National Park
Butte Falls
Portland
Cecil
Maus
American Lake
Oregon
Klamath Falls
Fires Spread Through Wallowa and Nearby Forests
Reports say fires spread across the Wallowa reserve and South Fork at Clearwater with conditions gravest. Forester Cecil wired Huntington for fifty more men to help control the Wallowa blazes while other fires burn near Roseburg Grants Pass Ashland and Washington. A regiment of Philippine troops is expected to be sent to the fires as generals report most troops are already engaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallowa
Montana
Oregon
Wallowa Reserve
South Fork
Clearwater
Sre
Abstlate
Cecil
Huntington
Ranter National Forest
Washington
Roseburg
Grants Pass
Ashland
Maus
Vancouver
Florence Nightingale Remembered at London Service
Five thousand mourners gathered at St Pauls Cathedral for Florence Nightingale memorial services in London. Representatives of the King and Queen, cabinet members, and foreign diplomats paid respects. a thousand nurses in uniform marched. Reverend Watson led the service and the interment followed at Westfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. Paul's Cathedral
Florence Nightingale
Watson
Westfall
Negroes Back Roosevelt At National Negro League Meet
In New York on August 20 Roosevelt secured solid black support for a third term and his policies after addressing 1100 delegates of the National Negro Business Men's League who convened to back opportunities and advancement for African Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt
United States
Necro Business Men's League
Baker City Faces Water Shortage Threat Fire Risk Looms
Baker City faces a severe water famine as reservoir levels fall four feet below protection level. Fire departments may be unable to handle a serious blaze, lawn sprinkling is halted, and only household use remains possible. Officials estimate flow from streams is far below last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
Henry
Fire destroys lime plant and yard at Oregon site
The Colonel Bebee lime plant four miles west of Huntington Oregon burned at midnight destroying $60 000 to $75 000 in property. Officials suspect spontaneous combustion in the coal bin as the cause. Seventy five tons of coal twenty cords of wool a carload of lumber and three box cars of lime and plaster were lost with the plant. A Jyp house survived as a marker of the former operation and workers are left idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lime
Oregon
Colonel Bebee
Huntington
Colonel Bebes
Portland
Japan 10 Announced Annexation Alert
Breaking report from Japan notes an imminent order to annex as promised by authorities. Mikado is cited as preparing to act soon, signaling a major shift in regional status.
Abrogation of Treaties Behind Korea Annexation Reported
Washington awaits a formal Japanese move to annex Korea after advice from Minister O'Brien in Tokyo. If Korea joins Japan, existing Korea American treaties would be abrogated and Americans in Korea would face stricter post annexation treaties, while the United States seeks to preserve extraterritorial rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Japan
State Department
United States
Taft Asked to Sacrifice Vice President in Political Comedy
Circles buzz over a rumor that Taft may abandon his vice president as part of a political maneuver. Roosevelt and Ireneh are named in speculative plays and public commentary on administration strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
China to ends its queues in radical reform drive
A royal edict prepared by Regent Prince Chun orders all Chinese in the empire to sever their queues. The edict, to be issued when public sentiment is ready, marks one of the fiercest fights from reformists, as soldiers and citizens face fading hair as a symbol of loyalty to the Manchu throne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Prince Chun
Navy officers can drink wine aboard cruiser California
The Navy Department states there is no rule banning officials of the cruiser California from accepting 100 cases of California wine from a wine association. The explanation replies to a W C T U protest, and Secretary Meyers’ answer pleases sailors aboard the cruiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Navy
California
Department
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Meyers
Roosevelt pressure on Taft nears administration split
Beverly reports Roosevelt demands dropping Vice President Sherman as a price for peace. Tait and Griecon are named as targets while Longworth is staying at Oyster Bay and inform Taft of the colonel’s position. Administration supporters say the demand would split the party and provoke an open break with Teddy Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Roosevelt
Sherman
Tait
Griecon
Longworth
Oyster
Taft
Teddy
Soldiers Return Home After Camp Cosgrove Maneuvers
The Baker City company of the Oregon National Guard returned home today from Camp Cosgrove where they participated in ten days of militia maneuvers. General Maus commended the Oregon corps for its conduct and performance during the exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
Orion National Guard
Camp Cosgrove
American Tak
Oregon
Maus
Loyal Order of Moose National Convention Opens in Baltimore
Hundreds of delegates arrived in Baltimore to attend the Loyal Order of Moose national convention. The gathering will be in session throughout the coming week in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
M. D
of the Loyal Order of Moose
Roberts Funeral Held for Mrs Frank Roberts at Cove
The funeral of Mrs. Frank Roberts was held in Cove with burial in Island City cemetery. Rev. Frank E. Gray officiated. Mrs. Roberts born October 14 1868 in Macon county Missouri died August 16 aged 41 10 2. She moved to Oregon in 1888 joined the Methodist Episcopal church at 13. Survived by husband two sons one daughter mother three brothers three sisters and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Roberts
Cove
Island City
Frank EK. Gray
McCarty
California
Anna J. Roberta
Macon County
Missouri
Oregon
Methodist Episcopal Church
Galveston Cotton Exchange Bans Unauth. Bills of Lading
Galveston Cotton Exchange urges bankers and importers to refuse bills of lading from any port after tomorrow unless signed by authorized ship agents. The guidance aims to curb fraud after cotton is delivered on the wharves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Galveston Cotton Exchange
Prominent Officials Arrested in Illinois Central Graft Claim
Chicago August 19 warrants for the arrest of several Illinois Central high officials were issued after noon per State Attorney Wayman. Frank Harriman formerly general manager Charles Ewing former superintendent and John Taylor formerly stockkeeper are charged with participating in an alleged graft in the car repairing department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ilinois Central
Wayman
Frank Harriman
Charles Ewing
John Taylor
Fruit Inspector Sees Fruit Quality Improve in County
After weeks of inspections Countty Fruit Inspector Stilwell reports merchants and shippers cooperating. He notes shipments to La Grande now send only fruit deemed good, signaling progress in the crusade against infected produce.
American Express to Start Purely Express NYC to LA
The American Express company plans a nonstop express train service from New York to Los Angeles. It will cut seventeen hours from current times, completing the cross country trip in about three and a half days. Also note an aviation meet planned at Rhelting starting next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil
Hibbard
American Express Company
New York
Los Angeles
Rhelne
Frances
Rhelting
Fort Dodge Plans First Homecoming Week Festivities
Fort Dodge announces its first homecoming week starting tomorrow with daily events expected to draw large crowds throughout the week in Fort Dodge Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
New Train Timetable Changes Announced for La Grande
On Sunday schedules set for the La Grande to Joseph line with branch changes. Mainline trains adopt new numbers and timing. Sunday only, train No. 34 departs La Grande at 11:00 and reaches Joseph at 3:15, returning No. 23 to La Grande at 9:05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Joseph
Aaron Shanks Dead in Hot Lake Burial at Union
Aaron Shanks of High Valley died at Hot Lake last Tuesday at age fifty six. He was buried at Union with Rev Gray of this city officiating. A son from Leadville Col. attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Shanks
High Valley
Hot Lake
Union
Rev. Gray
Shanks
Leadville
Col
August trial resumes for juries and grand jury recalling
Circuit Judge J. W. Knowles announces trials to start August 29 at 9 42 a m jurors and the grand jury recalled. The grand jury will review cases of men bound over and jailed while the trial jury resumes the liquor cases at that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Knowles
Transport Men Meet in Copenhagen Amid Port Strikes
At Copenhagen in August the International Association of Transportmen opens with strikes at several European ports. Delegates expect the convention proceedings to last about a week as they discuss routes standards and labor issues impacting shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
International Association of Transportment
Professionals In Race
New York August 20 Swanberg, Him er, Harvey Colin, Jimmy Lee, Al Raines, Ted Crooks, Shrubb and mat to compete in the fifteen mile professional team race at Washington Park Brooklyn WL Jones referee of major Amateur Athletic Union events has consented to referee the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Swanberg
Himer
Harvey Colin
Jimmy Lee
al Raines
Ted Crooks
Shrubb
Mat
Heli Teilas
Washington Park
Brooklyn
W L. Jones
Officials Pass Through on Pacific Northwest Inspection Tour
General Superintendent Platt of the Southern Pacific with headquarters in Los Angeles and Superintendent Markham of the Missouri Pacific traveled in private cars through the city last evening. They are on a tour of inspection of the Pacific Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platt
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
Markham
Missouri Pacific
Pacific Northwest
La Grande Band Opens Season With Street Concert
The La Grande band plans a street concert tomorrow evening the season’s first. A catchy program has been prepared and performers will entertain passersby with a varied lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Another Effort Tonight at Registration Drive in Valley
Farmers reject registration efforts as book drives are brought to them claiming the requirement is a nuisance. Officials report less than one fourth of the valley registered today despite the push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canoly
Registration Drive Struggles in Enion County
An aggregate of 840 voters have registered in Enion County to date, not a quarter of the county’s voting strength. County Clerk Md Wright plans a final push tonight with deputies visiting outlying precincts as offices stay open to 9 PM to boost registrations for the primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volere
Enion
MD. Wright
Randall Seeks Sheriff Nomination Against Challengers
Randall a candidate for sheriff fled his petition for nomination. He is a well known Republican figure in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Randall
Suit to Protect Beaver Creek Riparian Rights
Reports indicate the city may be sued by Island City Milling for Beaver Creek riparian rights. The mill is largely out of operation due to water shortage and may seek a court order to prevent municipal use of Beaver Creek for water. Mr. Kiddle declined to comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island City Plouring Mill
Beaver Creek
Island C Hy
Kiddle
Caldwell Chosen as Next Idaho Conference Meeting Site
The Idaho conference district of the M F B church selected Caldwell Idaho as the meeting place for its next conference. G L Powell will handle the payment arrangements as the principal task completed during today’s sessions.
Atlanta Population Surges 72 Percent to 154839
Washington reports Atlanta’s population at 154 839, a 72 percent rise per the census bureau data. The city shows rapid urban growth as of August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Atlanta
Census Bureau
Dahlman Maintains Lead for Democratic Nomination
Lincoln Nebraska August 20 Dahlmann leads Shallenberger for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination with ten counties still uncounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Dahlmann
Shallenberger
Democratsc
Prominent Manager Heads to Coast on Brief City Stop
B. W. Steele manager of the R. & 4, Co. of Enterprise is in the city today. He travels to the coast for a week, accompanied by relatives of David Brischoux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Steele
Enterprise
David Brischoux
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Anner
Adrea
O'Brien
Tokio
Herman
Cosgrove Camp
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Knowles
Randall
Caldwell
Tdaho
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