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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1910
Page
1
Portland Feb 11 Judge Worthington closed defense for Binger Hermann with Col. Worthington arguing innocence. Heney to finish government’s closing today. Court to charge jurors Saturday morning. Verdict expected by Sunday morning.
Veterans and young players from the New York Giants prepare for a major league spring training trip. A first group sails to Marlin Texas by steamer while another group departs by rail from St. Louis. Legacy star and rookie contingents start arriving at the Marlin camp by March 1.
The Mitchell automobile, a 30 horsepower model, arrived last night for the Dittebrandt Brothers of Summerville. Auto lovers viewed the new machine during the day as it awaits its maiden run and immediate driving in Summerville ward.
Edison reaches his sixty three birthday in Fort Myers Florida as he and Mrs Edison and Theodore Edison enjoy the winter. He has been busy perfecting a storage battery for street cars and believes overhead wires may disappear in coming years.
In Delmar Delaware Aunt Hester Cordrey, born February 12 1797, celebrates her 113th birthday. She ran a farm with family from age 16, survived two marriages, and has lived alone 43 years maintaining strength through toil. Her heirloom trunk safeguards ancestors papers as she remains alert and able to read without glasses.
A professor injured in an incident is expected to survive but will remain blind from his injuries. Authorities reported the accident occurred in a local setting with medical staff providing ongoing care.
Stanford professor Bergstrom is severely injured with skull opening and brain damage in Palo Alto Hospital. Chamoro commands 3000 well trained men and nears Managua after victories at La Garita and Santa Clara, with Mena forces suffering heavy losses and American Gabe Conrad wounded.
New York February 11 Columbia Yale and Princeton fence teams will contest in a triangular meet at the Columbia gymnasium. The event brings together the three schools for a dual style competition expected to feature standout fencers from each squad.
Members of the Silk Association of America will meet at the Waldorf-Astoria tonight for the 38th annual banquet. Utah Senator Reed Smoot will speak on How A Tarif is Formed and is expected to discuss silk schedules in the 1909 tariff act.
London news from Lindon on February 11 notes final figures due tomorrow but indicates Liberals allied with Irish and Labor will hold a majority of over 425 against the peers. The government's fate depends on the Irish party and possibly John Redmond's stance.
Robbers in Divide, near Butte, held up the town on February 11. Two masked men looted the post office safe, taking cash and jewelry, then hit the general store. They also robbed the ski lodge hotel night clerk before fleeing as a posse formed. Local authorities plan to join the pursuit.
Kansas City February 11 Mrs Hyde learns her husband is arrested on first degree murder charges in the Col Swope case. Hyde seeks release on bail after consulting attorney Conkling, a move that surprises local officials and prosecutors.
Whiston preaches on Sowing and Reaping using the biblical line Whoever a man sows that shall he reap. A large audience attended last evening and noted his energetic, nonstop delivery. The evangelistic team emphasizes consistent preaching with no dry periods and a one hour meeting. Arrive by 7 40 sharp for the session.
Ray Noyes of the Home Independent Telephone Company is ill at his home with an attack of La Grippe. The condition is listed as not serious and he is resting at home.
Hydtkubnen Russia Feb 11 The Czarina remains in critical condition unable to recognize her husband or children. Dispatches are censored as she endures hysteria and periodic melancholia with death feared within a short time.
Dr H EB McLeod was in Elgin today between train schedules, stopping briefly to greet locals and inspect the town before continuing his journey.
Eighty killed as Peas erupts throwing rocks and lava. Officials warn of strong earthquakes ahead in the region surrounding the canal area and South America as the eruption subsides but danger indicators persist.
Reports from Port Limon say the Poas eruption killed about eighty people and caused widespread devastation. Scientists warn of further eruptions and severe earthquakes across Central America and the Canal Zone, urging Washington to reinforce vulnerable canal-area sites.
In Washington on February 11 the season opens with a muster led by Tilly Koenen and Olga Samarog. The event signals the start of competition and gathers top participants for the opener.
Public schools across Georgia observed Georgia Day today following State School Commissioner Pound's proclamation. The event marks the 1773 landing of General Oglethorpe on February 13, a historic milestone celebrated statewide in February.
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