Death by Own Action At Enterprise Scene
A report from Enterprise last night describes a death attributed to an act by an unidentified individual. Details remain sparse as officers investigate the scene and await official autopsy findings.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1910
Page
1
Plain death by own action or murder at Wallowa mill
Sam McGee, a former Kentucky resident, was found dead near the McCormick sawmill with a .22 bullet to the skull. Coroners verdict suggests death by his own hand, though rumors persist of possible foul play tied to a long-standing romantic entanglement involving James Hales and Mrs. Hales. No arrests have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formick
Mytermux
Sam McGee
Kentucky
Wallowa County
McCormick
Oer
Hales
Meree
Phen
Record Heat Sets 98 Degree Union County Mark
Mercury records show Union County reaching 98 degrees at 2 pm in 1910, a new high this year, with government weather observers noting scant air and occasional breezes that kept the heat from feeling oppressive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Worstell
Cummings Arrives in Portland For Irish Union Convention
President Mat hew Cummings of the Ancient Order arrives with national officers for a Portland convention that starts Tuesday. He says the gathering aims to unite Irish societies to seek freedom from England and criticizes Roosevelt for an alleged unpatriotic Guildhall speech. Cummings states Ireland does not recognize George V as king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Mathew Cummings
The
Ancient Order
Cummings
England
Roosevelt
Guildhall
Ireland
George V
Fear Strike Across Pennsylvania Line Looms
July 16 report warns a railroad strike may erupt east of Pittsburgh as talks with western employers stall. Trainmen and officials brace for a break within days, with firemen engineers conductors and brakemen ready to join. Conference between General Manager Peck and Western crews draws intense scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Peck
Western
Crippen Mystery Deepens as Police Probe Crumbling Clues
London reports police and detectives baffled by Crippen case as Scotland Yard lingers over suspicions. Dr Pepper declines confirmation of Mrs Crippen's body while an inquest is postponed. authorities say Crippen fled with 250 dollars and 25 000 in jewels, with Mme Leave believed hiding in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mme. Leave
France
Canon Now On Chautauqua Platform Takes Lecture Trip
Canon begins lecture tour on the Chautauqua platform for the first time this morning. The trip marks a new phase as the religious leader travels to public venues to address audiences on faith and culture.
Cannon Defends House Rules At Chautauqua Rallies For Aldrich-Payne Tariff
Speaker Joseph Cannon denounces misrepresentation and insurgent publicity speakers at Chautauqua. He upholds the old house rules, defends the Aldrich-Payne tariff, and criticizes Murdock of Kansas as an ignorant agitator. He asserts rules were never partisan and cites postal savings bank legislation as key.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Call Burton
Aldrich—Payne Tarlif
Murdock
Kansas
Joe
Postal Savings Bank
Oquiam Faces Worst Fire Years Threat To Homes
The Oquiam scene warns that a quarter million dollars in damages could occur if flames are not checked soon. Officials urge rapid action to prevent further losses and protect residents and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oquiam
Fires Threaten Camps and Timber Near Hoquiam
A large forest fire northeast of Hoquiam Washington endangers construction and logging camps at Coates and the West Logging Companies. If flames advance 2 1 2 miles railroad camps and a quarter million in timber losses are feared. About 100 men fight the blaze under Forest Supervisor Stabler since Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wishkiah
Hoquiam
Caomps
Thober
Portland
Stevenson
Columbia Forest
Stabler
Wind River Lumber Company
Kalispell
Montana
Hoosier printers meet for annual session in Indianapolis
Idianapolis Indiana July 16 Hoosier printers hold their annual session today Delegates will be selected to attend the international Typographical convention in Minneapolis next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idianapolis
Ind
Hoosier
Minneapolis
Woman Orator Draws Large Crowd on Depot Street
A large crowd gathered last evening to hear a woman speak on Socialistic problems from a Depot Street platform. The orator showed notable knowledge and the audience stayed engaged. the text suggests a man on the box might have reduced attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depot Street
Shangle to preach in La Grande exists Sunday
Rev H S Shangle presiding Elder of the M FE church south will be in North La Grande to preach at 11 o’clock tomorrow evening address at the same place about his recent trip through Virginia Washington City and the general conference in North Carolina
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Shangle
M. FE. Church South
la Grande
North la Grande
Virginia
Washington City
General Conference
North Carolina
Meadowbrook Irrigation to Sell Local Districts in Grande Ronde
Meadowbrook Irrigation Company transfers assets to a new local irrigation district in Union County amid a reorganized plan. The district will cover about 30 000 acres around Mt Green Island City Booth Lane and aims to supply water to willing users while raising bonds and electing five council members. The Meadowbrook stockholders authorized directors to sell assets at cost to the new district and cover bond election costs. The move signals a large scale irrigation effort in Grande Ronde with strong backing from stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grande Ronde
Union County
Meadowbrook Irrigation Company
Meadowbrook Company
Mt. Green
Island City
Booth Lane
Meadowbrook
Wire Weavers Convene in Springfield for Association Meeting
Springfield hosts the American Wire Weavers' Project Association as members gather in session starting today and likely continue through next week with discussions on projects and coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
American Wire Weavers' Project Association
Seselion
Mrs Eddy Birthday Celebrated By Christian Scientists
On July 16 Christian Scientists celebrate the birth of Mary Baker G. Eddy, their spiritual mother, born in Bow New Brunswick in 1821 as the youngest child of Mark and Abigail Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Eddy
Boston
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Bow
N. A
Mark and
Abigail Barnard Baker
Birthday of Baby Prince in Paria Celebrates Duke's Heir
Birthday of Little Prince Charles De Sagan marks one year since birth. Heir to the title Duke of Talleyrand-Perigord, child of Here Serenne Highness Duchess of Talley rand-Perigord, formerly Anna Gould of New York, solidifies royal standing as her husband becomes the fifth duke of the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Prince Charles de Sagan
Duke of Talleyrand-Perigord
Duchess of Talleyrand-Perigord
Anna Gould
New York
Berlin Committee Bars Jack Johnson from Germany
A Berlin citizens committee plans to exclude boxer Jack Johnson from the country. They say his presence would worsen the deplorable condition of the few Negro residents in Germany and keep him out of Berlin as a great attraction is not wanted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee OF Citizens
Berlin
Jack Johnson
Germany
Johnson
Fruit Inspector condemns more shipped fruit boxes today
Fruit Inspector Stilwell orders continued effort to prevent sale of bad fruit and condemns additional boxes as yard orchard work is ordered cleaned up this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stilwell
Waa c
Fatal Epidemic Taking Toll Here Today
Two adults and one child have died in the area from acute anterior poliomyelitis. Gordon McMasters, 25, of La Croose Idaho, died at 2:15 this afternoon. Two other adult cases are in the city with similar outbreaks reported in Umatilla County. Doctors Molitor and Bacon comment on the spread and prognosis of the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon McMasters
la Croose
Idaho
A. J. McMasters
N. Molter
Umatilla
Doctor Molitor
Bacon
Europe smiles at troubles in Germany
European observers note Germany facing domestic strife as political and economic pressures spark concern across England France and other nations amid shifting alliances and cautious optimism about potential resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Germany
European Nations Brace as Unclear Crisis Grows
The U S state department acts to protect Americans imprisoned in Madrid amid German aggression claims. Washington reports Taft conference and notes European capitals fret at Kaiser's policies while U S sympathy rises with two imprisoned citizens. Madrid note sparks concern over German influence and potential fallout for U S merchants abroad. In Nicaragua, President Madriz sends envoys to Washington to discuss peace amid rumors of U S supervised presidential elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partment
William Pittman
Lawrence Burghelm
Madrid
Taft
Beverly
Washington
United States
England
France
North Sea
America
South America
Germany
Madriz
State Department
Modesto Barrias
Elk Boosts Grande Ronde Effort Through Natty Badges
Past Exalted Ruler J H Peare of this city promotes the Grande Ronde effort in Detroit with natty badges devised by the focal lodge. The Free Press praises his energy and describes the badge design a wreath of apple blossoms surrounding an Elk emblem with three apple-shaped pendants. Jack distributes the badges to Detroit Elks and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Peare
Detroit
Ieee Presa
la Grandite
Focal Lodge
Free Press
Elks
Also Mentioned on This Page
Enterprise
Sam
Fache
Wallowa Bunty
McGer
James Hales
Mercury
OPAL
Pennsylvania
Phiadelphia
Pennsylvania Line
Crippen
Mysterisou
Winfield, Kas
Joseph Cannon
Chautauqua
Ously
Wishklah Riv
Coates
Indiana Printers
Shangle
Presiding Elder
M. E
Church South
NEI
John A
Horders
Countries
Kaiser
Uncle Sam
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