30 Jul 1910
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1910
Page
1
In the Adolph Newlin bootlegging case closing arguments proceed with defense denying Newlin’s presence on June 1 at his La Grande drug store. Witnesses describe gas purchases and sightings while prosecutors attack witnesses and church figures as the jury nears a verdict.
Delegates from many nations gather in Stockholm to inaugurate the eighteenth Universal Peace Congress. Discussions will cover an international arbitral court, armament limitations, sea neutrality, and treaty pledges to prevent territorial conquest, with figures like Baroness von Suttner and Signor Moneta among speakers.
Erwin Wider, assistant cashier at the Russo-Chinese bank in New York, confessed to stealing $600,000. He blamed a $25 weekly salary for his actions and said he gambled on the market, crying as he recounted how he handled millions before his downfall.
Crippen shows increasing nervousness and ragged demeanor as the steamer’s expected arrival nears tomorrow. He expressed fear and heightened agitation about the forthcoming events.
Captain Kendell reports Crippen and Mme Lenave nervous and watched after a near suicide attempt and arrest plan. Scotland Yard Inspector Dew arrives in Montreal as the Ourka steamer is to meet Montrose and transfer custody of the suspects.
Union Pacific No 100000, the first steel box car to run the Wallowa branch, rolled out Friday on Conductor Grady’s train. Local residents, many seeing such a car for the first time, witnessed the new model’s debut.
Chicago July 30 nineteen officials of the Illinois Central have quit as authorities pursue a widening graft inquiry into car repairing practices. About a dozen arrests are anticipated with Henry Caterman, organizer of a Memphis firm, sought as a witness. Caterman is not yet located.
Hundreds of Massachusetts National Guard and Quincy police pursue Laula Rastella after he went on a killing spree yesterday, killing his mother and wounding three others. Authorities say Rastelli is potentially dangerous and may strike again. police are ordered to shoot on sight if encountered.
Monsignor Vico, papal nuncio to the Spanish court, was recalled by the Pope amid Spain Vatican tensions. The recall of Ambassador Emilio De Ojeda by King Alfonso followed, signaling a severance of relations and foreshadowing a possible downfall of the Spanish dynasty. The dispute centers on church state power, with Al senne favoring state supremacy.
In Union county and surrounding areas, two harvesting phases using new combines show strong wheat yields. Early reports indicate average yields between 35 and 40 bushels per acre with several new combines entering service in the valley. This marks a notable first for La Grande as combines dominate the harvest.
The article notes header use as the popular grain cutting method with a five man crew on the combine. It reports combines operating for over a week across valley fields with all wheat cut being good though not as high as last year's record, suggesting a shift toward the header.
Governor Harmon moved to declare martial law in Columbus. Adjutant General Waybr echt ordered the 4th and 6th regiments to arrive, with the First and Fifth prepared. Authorities and Harmon clashed over troop patrols amid riots and unrest in the city.
The second International Good Roads Congress opens in Brussels with strong American representation from the U S Department of Agriculture the American Automobile Association and the American Road Builders Association Twenty six nations attend and the King will host a reception. President Samuel Hill says the U S lags in highway construction versus other nations and blames state legislatures with the federal government perceived as impotent.
Cleveland July 30 senator Burton replied to a Cincinnati newspaper quote calling him a rusty pinhead by saying Cox is no gentleman and misuses talk He said Cox cannot nominate his governor choice and is venting spite on doubters Burton urged Ohioans to resist Cox style politics and its tactics.
Foreman Coons shot at by George Nash of this city on Fox Hill, with no bloodshed reported. The incident occurred during a dispute described as a bloodless confrontation and involves local residents and authorities investigating the motive and outcome.
A fragmentary report notes alleged ugly statements and a single shooting incident that failed. It mentions Nash marrying into the town and subsequent arrest of alleged assaulters. Witnesses describe related conversations about wages amid the confusion.
James Coons, wood-chopping foreman on Kraiger company land at Fox Hill, was shot at as he dismounted from a wagon by George Nash who fled toward La Grande after the attempt. Two witnesses saw the incident but not the exchange. Nash faced a warrant by noon. Benson says Nash may be partially insane and Nash allegedly told Coons he had long sought to kill him.
In Enterprise Oregon Mrs Pay, an elderly resident, fell while walking with a grandchild on a board sidewalk. The child stepped on a loose beard causing the elder to trip and strike her nose, which was flattened. A physician provided immediate care. no other injuries occurred.
Desperate fighting continues near Palestine Texas as Governor Campbell orders Texas rangers to move in and disarm all involved. Rioting persists amid racial tensions and escalating violence.
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