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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1910
Page
1
Report notes six deaths due to gas exposure in Keyton Ohio on December 24. Fragments describe a department mishap and unclear causes, with names including Pearl Kennedy and Harry Newom and Bailey involved in a surrounding scene.
Chicago reports engineers greet an unannounced peace compact while noting the strike remains a risk. They praise terms not yet released and discuss extra pay for Mallet engineers as labor officials hint at tentative concessions and possible arbitration if proposals fail.
Police report a planned strike action in Chicago on December 24 where garment workers distributed bottles of acid to strike participants with instructions to throw it at strikebreakers. Theophile Julik confessed to dousing Edward Oleson, leaving him blinded, as part of a wider crusade.
After last night street clashes between rioters and Unionist sympathizers thirty structures were wrecked. Rail officials secured a Gatling gun and prepared to defend property while military readiness remained high. Police indicate only strict curfews will quell the unrest as care is withdrawn from 8 pm due to mob temper.
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company merges into the Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Company, ending the old company. The change alters No. 10 to carry only mail and stops local passenger work on that route. Arrival times for No. 6 are adjusted accordingly and service shifts reflect the new structure.
James D. Smith a longtime N. K. West official purchased the L. W. Damon residence at 1706 First Street between Main and Spring through Geo. H. Currey Real Estate. He may not move in until spring and called the location a splendid bargain.
Denver December 24 Sixteen striking mine owners of Lafayette Colorado began serving sentences after being convicted of contempt of court for violating a temporary injunction. They were barred from interfering with Northern Colorado Company's mines and for threatening nonunion employees.
Court officials announce Monday closure of the court house along with banks grocery stores land office post office for a full day while the building is to be cloned.
A heavily damaged 1910-era text discusses Christmas, Christ child, Saint Nicholas, and peace. It argues that history shows Jesus lived among people, critiques skepticism, and links the season to global harmony and benevolence. The piece frames Christmas as a beacon toward universal peace and goodwill on earth.
At Manchester on Christmas Eve, 186 miners died in a recent explosion near Pretoria mile, with 186 bodies recovered and only about 50 identified. Wives wept over mangled remains while authorities prepared to consign all the corpses to a single pit for burial.
Open competition at Dominguez field for the Los Angeles aviation meet begins as Curtiss and the Wrights clash for supremacy. Hoxey Walter Brookins and Radley England among entrants. Glenn Curtiss first to fly. About 1,000 spectators attend opening.
Report says King George plans the Duke as his first assistant rather than appointing him Governor General of Canada due to the heavy burden of the office. The claim cites semi official sources and follows King Edward's deathbed wish.
The population of The Dalles Oregon was given as 2124 in a Dec 24 report from Washington data. The item notes the city population in a concise census style line.
A Christmas tree costume scene at Advent School led to a fire when the Santa impersonator, Mr. Swelger, had his woolen outfit ignite. Crowd members acted quickly, stripping the burning clothing as the man sustained severe burns to his hands but is expected to recover with pain.
Explosion scare at Brat Methodist Church when dynamite wrapped in a package was found on the front stone. Police and bomb squad moved in after a report from Downie who alerted authorities. Rev Adna Wright had recently received a death threat amid tense conditions.
North Powder prepares for a Wednesday night contest against the MIA team from Chis City with manager Geddos guiding North Powder aims.
Six train men and two passengers died in a head on crash near Nevada City Ohio. Confused orders and blocked eastbound track caused the wreck as engines No 15 and No 48 collided, with four more workers injured and two baggage handlers among the dead. The train carried Pullman cars and one wooden sleeper was crushed.
Washington proposes a compromise on the Panama exposition to be reconsidered after holidays. Senator Norvell outlines two options, San Francisco for 1915 to commemorate the canal opening or New Orleans for 1918 to commemorate the Lakes-to-the-Owe waterway. Many expect the plan to calm the dispute without battle.
Boxer Rob Lyman departed this morning for Portland on a rush call to seek another match with Jockey Bennett. He hopes to return to Ta Grande by next Tuesday if possible.
President Taft mingled with crowds in Washington and smiled as he completed his Christmas shopping on December 24.
The Seattle Street Company had its franchise revoked leaving the firm in a serious predicament as authorities review its operations and options.
City council actions spark a suburban dispute over transit rates and a Seattle firm’s franchise. A large crowd cheered the revocation after an injunction stalled the vote, following attempts to raise tolls and extend operation into the city.
Physicians say Lavina Gorey died of poison yesterday but did not share the illness of her mother. The two women were linked to a starvation pact and the girl may be concealing facts. A $1500 legacy and years of confinement by the mother are noted.
Victoria reports that Ottawa has passed a law making wireless telegraphic gear optional for owners of passenger steamers over 400 tons. Penalties for noncompliance include fines from one hundred to four thousand dollars or imprisonment.
A police court report details a man jailed for bringing opium ashore from the Canadian Pacific liner Empress of India in Vancouver. He alleges Chinese organizers are the principal traffickers and that large quantities remain landed, with another ship search planned. Translated to a tense urban crime note from the era.
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