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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1910

Page

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Murder mystery at Como lake woman partly dressed

Police in Como Italy report no progress in solving the murder of Mrs. Charlton Castle and disappearance of her husband Chariton. Milan detectives say insanity due to physical malformation. American officials and London orders intensify search for Charlton and possible robbery motive. Tales of midnight dances at the Como lake home add to the extraordinary case.

Como Lake Como Italy Charlton Castle Isolatorf Milan Chariton Caughy Charlton Como Beach Leishman London Charlon Erban Ishman Miland Rome Ila Rice Ling

Druggists Gather in Ryeville for Missouri Convention

Ryeville Missouri June 14 Several red Missouri druggists arrived today and will hold a convention State Pharmaceutical association during the week.

Ryeville Missouri

Falls hosts first annual international carnival

In Falls New York on June 14 the first annual international carnival was held with celebrations on both riverbanks and troops from both the United States and Canada parading.

Falls N. Y Ni- Falls

Security union delegates gather amid 100000 members

June 14 report notes delegates attending the 100000 member National Security and Ladies of Security organization event. Leaders and members discuss goals, solidarity, and future actions in a concise briefing.

Efield Ights and Ladies of Security

Rough Riders to Meet Teddy in New York Escort

Three hundred Rough Riders from the South and Southwest assemble in St. Louis to travel by special car to New York and join Roosevelt's escort in the parade. Johnson trains for speed at 212 pounds and is down to his desired weight. Fraternal orders report wider national spread beyond the central West.

San Francisco Johnson Teddy St. Louis New York Roosevelt

Pioneer Day Committee Appointed by La Grande Commercial Club

At a Commercial Club meeting in La Grande a Pioneer Day committee was named to welcome pioneers, including James Williamson and A. C. Huntington, and to plan broader club revival. The group also discussed locating the Eastern Oregon hospital for the insane with Union favored for outreach if the bill passes.

Commercial Club la Grande James Williamson T. A. Rinehart Turner Oliver Charles Cochran Joseph Palmer A. C. Huntington Eastern Oregon Hospital Pendleton Baker City Union Union Commercial Club Wallowa County

Foley Hotel Renovations Aim for Modern Appeal

The Foley hotels are under repair with workers beautifying lobby ceilings. Owner Mr Foley notes the property was once the only three story brick hotel between Portland and Salt Lake, and recalls rivals in Boise Nampa Baker City and elsewhere, promising to finish with a modern, attractive look.

Foley Mr. Foley Portland Salt Lake la Grande Boise Col. Dewey Nampa Baker

End of Large Land Holdings Noted in Union Deal

N F Picklin of Union sold to Leon Levy of Union a tract of about 200 acres south of Union for 20500 dollars. The deed was sent for conveyance but will be recorded tomorrow due to Flag Day holiday. It is the largest real estate deal in La Grande in weeks with most land suitable for farming and a house and barn.

Union Leon Levy N. F. Picklin I. R. Snook la Grande

Madriz Troops Capture Cape Gracias in Central America

Advices report Madriz forces have captured Cape Gracias the insurgent port on the Honduras border leaving Bluefields as another held by Madriz Honduran assistance reported. Madriz protested to President Taft over US navy stance on neutrality law.

Colon Cape Gracias Bluefields Madriz Honduras Taft

Jeffries Pays Fine in Settlement Over Gambling Debt

Reno, June 14 Jeffries will not suspend training to travel to Nevada City tomorrow to answer a suit seeking $5000. His attorneys have reached a settlement with gambler Stout Miller who claimed Jeffries did not pay a gambling debt contracted years ago.

Reno Jeffries Nevada City Stout Miller

Beef prices rise in New York wholesale market

New York June 14 wholesale beef prices advance from 12 to 12 1 2 and 13 cents with retail prices following. The increase comes as traders expect further rises before week’s end.

New York

Flood Strikes Aberammagan Area During Passion Play

Berlin reports urgent help from military authorities to rescue marooned locals after a flood along the Alr river. Unconfirmed tallies cite around 200 deaths, with Schulz area hardest hit. Communication cut and plans may halt the Passion play drawing visitors from Europe and America.

Berlin Alr Aberammagan Schulz Europe America

Americans Tour Germany amid Flood Threat near Oberammergau

Mr and Mrs Dutli plan spring travels through Germany and Switzerland and may miss Oberammergau due to the storm. They expect to attend the passion play in June if itinerary permits. E Polack and relatives describe Oberammergau as a deep valley with minimal level land, resembling a galley, where floods threaten life and property.

Fred Dutli Germany Switzerland Obéramningan E. Polack Oberammagan

South Dakota Grand Army Encampment Opens in Watertown

The South Dakota department of the Grand Army of the Republic opened its annual encampment in Watertown on June 14, drawing a large turnout of veterans and relatives.

Watertown S.D South Dakota Department of the Grand Army of the Republic

Pinchotism Denied by Louis Hill in St. Paul

Louis Hill president of the Great Northern and son of the Empire Builder declared in St. Paul on June 14 that the public does not favor conservation as advocated by former chief forester Gifford Pinchot. He argued that popular demand for conservation is not evident.

St. Paul Gifford Pinchot Louis Hill The Great Northern Empire Bullder

Pinchot Conversion Sparks Debate on Conservation

In remarks attributed to Hill, he denies Pinchot converted him to conservation. Hill says Pinchot has been speaking to clubs and organizations to promote conservation, and he has attended but rejects that form of the movement.

Pinchot Hill

Undertakers Converge For Illinois Association Meet

Illinois undertakers meet in Springfield to discuss trade and conduct state association business. The convention follows a week of instructional sessions in undertakers art and will include several social events.

Undertakers Springfiohm Ilinois Undertakers

Henson Order Misleading Courts in Oregon

Salem reports Flag Day was a non-judicial observance and not a legal holiday. Courts misread Governor Benson's proclamation and paused in La Grande while banks remained open and conducted business as usual. Judge Knowles later clarified ongoing court operations possible.

Oregon Benson Knowles la Grande

Land boom begins near Union with 50 farming acres planned

The purchaser Mr Levy reveals the tract will be cut into five and ten acre farms. Some plots include orchard land though the overall area remains farming land to be sold as is. The deal signals a broader clearing of large holdings around Union, promising rapid settlement and future growth.

Union Levy

Hamilton Promises Record Flight From New York

Aviator Hamilton speaks of a real flight from New York to St. Louis to contest a $25,000 prize race. He plans a flight today over New York en route to Philadelphia then aims for the long distance event from New York to St. Louis.

New York Philadelphia Hamilton St. Louis

Central Association of Advertisers Holds Milwaukee Session

Buyers and sellers of publicity from a dozen states gather in Milwaukee for the Central Association of Advertisers annual meeting. They will tour local plants that helped make Milwaukee famous and visit other points of interest.

Milwaukee Wis Central Association of Advertisers

Republicans Meet June 10 After Central Committee Call

Chairman Peare and Secretary Matott issue call for a central committee meeting on June 10. Delegates are to be named as part of a policy to allow all Republicans in the party structure.

Peare Matott Jane Eighteenth

Union County Republicans to vote on Assembly plan June meeting

La Grande Oregon January 4 1910 a call goes to Union County Republican Central Committee members to meet June 18 1910 at 2 30 pm in La Grande to decide on adopting or rejecting the state assembly plan and to name thirty delegates to the Republican State Assembly in Portland. The notice is from Chairman J H Peare and Secretary J A Matott.

Republican Court Ty Central Committee Union County Republican State Central Committee Republican Central Committee B. Cochran la Grande Oregon Republican State Assembly Portland

Railroad bill presented in Senate in June conference report

Senator Elkins presented to the senate today a conference report on the Interstate Commerce Commission bill governing railroads. The report includes house long and short haul provisions and senate powers to suspend rates for ten months while schedules are investigated.

Washington Elkins Senate Administration House Interstate Commerce Commission

Weed Inspectors Convene at Manitoba College

To stamp out weeds, Winnipeg, June 14. A convention of weed inspectors opened at the Manitoba Agricultural College to devise improved suppression methods for noxious weeds harming Western Canada's agriculture.

Winnipeg Man Western Canada Manitoba Agricultural College

Freight shipped from Union for year ended June 1

The Union freight report shows a total of 696 cars shipped in the year ended June 1. Major categories include fruit 115 cars, hay 170 cars, sugar beets 24 cars, cattle and hogs 52 cars, vegetables 14 cars, flour and mill feed 97 cars, barley oats and rye 23 cars, horses 11 cars, and miscellaneous 11 cars.

Union

Nibley Visits relatives in Baker City after Portland trip

C. W. Nibley of Salt Lake arrived in Baker City this morning after traveling from Portland. He plans to visit relatives for a day and continue his journey afterward.

C. W. Nibley Salt Lake Baker City Portland

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Mat Maniac Knights of Security Ulug Pioneer Day N. F. Ficklin Loyal Nevada SAY Marduned Dakota Grand Army Henson Salem Central Committee Central’ Com J. H. Peare J. Amatott
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