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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1910

Page

2

Wireless manager to Portland coast stations inspection soon

A telegram to John L. Schuyelman, Pacific coast manager for Clark Wireless Telegraph and Telephone, states Thomas E. Clark will depart Detroit today to inspect construction on coast stations. He expects to reach Portland via Seattle in two weeks, after which coast station construction will begin. Material is arriving for Portland Tacoma Seattle stations. Sunshine ad copy follows unrelated to the main item.

John L. Schuyelman Clark Wireless Telegraph and Telephone Company Detroit Thos EF. Clark Duluth Mr. Clark Portland Seattle Tacoma

Lightning Rapidity and Brightness Explained

The article explains lightning occurs in far less than a millionth of a second. It notes the eye perceives light only after about one tenth of a second, so the flash’s true brilliance remains only partially understood.

Sporting Notes Onballing and Track Personalities

Orval Overall of the Chicago Nationals tops pitchers in the notes while Arthur Devlin of the New Yorks is cited as a dangerous hitter. Swedish runners Ljungstrom and Johansson live vegetarian lives, three years without meat, amateur status in Sweden. Alfred Shrubb previews an electric running machine for amateurs to learn running, usable in any gym. Frank Arellanes of the Boston Americans unveils a new Balome ball, after explaining its name to manager Pat Donovan.

Orval Overall Chicago Nationals Arthur Devlin New Yorks Ljungstrom Johandson Hjalmar Lundin Sweden Alfred Shrubb Frank Arellanes Boston Americans Arellanes Pat Donovan

Notable Artists and Writers Gather in 19th Century Honors

Pen, pencil and brush by M. Francois Fernault of France marks a volume of essays in his ninety fifth year. Edward Willits Redfield resigns from the National Academy of Design amid claims of conservatism. Baroness Hermione von Preuschen Telmann gains attention in Paris Rome and Germany as author and India commentator. Thomas Hardy accepts Presidency of the English Society of Authors, noting limited attendance but ongoing advice.

M. Francois Fernault France Edward Willits Redfield National Academy of Design Hermione von Preuschen-Telmann Paris Rome Germany India Thomas Hardy English Society of Authors

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