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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1910
Page
1
The Court of Appeals dismissed Dr. Crippen's petition for retrial on November eighth. Barristers argued jurors were improperly isolated and the body not properly identified. Attorneys planned appeals to the home secretary to seek clemency or a life sentence.
The Geo. HB Currey Real Estate Agency arranges a major transaction making Senator Peter McDonald the owner of the Frank R. Bridge home, formerly W L Brenholt’s residence. In exchange, Br Bridges receives eight acres of Mr McDonald’s fruit land valued at 10 000 dollars, to be planted and sold in parcels.
Announcement: the Gun Club of North Powder will host a three day shoot from November 20 to 22. The event offers valuable prizes and is expected to draw many Northwest shooters.
Oregon statutes guide county court to employ a double board where ballots exceed 200. The measure aims to speed counting, lessen errors, and hasten precinct results, with completion expected about twenty four hours after counting begins.
The Grande Ronde Valley Sunday School Association will hold its annual convention at the Baptist church starting November 9 for two days. Every county Sunday school is sending delegates and many speakers of statewide prominence are scheduled.
Lisbon announces sweeping amnesty. every political prisoner released by new administration. All criminal sentences reduced by one third. Thousands liberated, including a significant number of women and men. The move signals broad political reform across Portugal.
Records in the case of Porter Charlton who is wanted in Italy for the presumed murder of his wife Mary Scott Castle Charlton were submitted today to the state department for a decision on possible extradition.
P H Stevenson secretary of the Farmers Co operative Union of America writes from Condon praising Jay Bowerman for governor. He notes Bowerman's farm background and strong support from Gilliam County farmers, adding that charges against him are baseless and calling him the man needed to represent farmers statewide.
New York Nov 5 States close campaigns with Maine and Vermont set, while New York and others see gubernatorial races dominate. Republicans predict control of the sixty second Congress. Democrats forecast a fifty one seat majority. In Ohio , Harmon’s re election and a slate of Democratic congressmen are projected with no comment from the Republican side.
A Union County dispute centers on Judge Wilson and the Observer. The author accuses Wilson of misquoting records and conducting quiet political dealings while charges of tax sales and county printing are debated. The piece defends the Observer’s independence and claims the county is out of debt under Judge Henry’s administration.
Washington November 5 population of Iowa was announced at 2,124,778. The tally reflects the state's growth and is part of the nationwide census results released today.
Brandon Manitoba November 5 officials report the provincial insane asylum burned overnight with no lives lost. The fire caused about half a million dollars in damage and was blamed on a woman patient who took matches from the kitchen. Efforts to save patients were difficult and plans were made to secure the armory as a temporary asylum.
J. H. Miller, genial marker and sorter at Cherry laundry, resigns to take a higher paying position with the American laundry of Boise Idaho.
Nome reports a possible complete destruction of Solomon camp near Norton Sound after yesterday's tidal surge. Telephone lines down and Nome merchants battle floodwaters in water filled cellars while officials assess the fate of the 50 inhabitants.
John Thieson foreman of Geo. Palmer planing mill, after three years in La Grande, buys the W. B. Sargent house and lot on 1st Street between AG&Ms and Washington Avenues through La Grande Investment Co. He plans improvements including new location warrants.
Bolton and Bodmer deny claims published in the Morning Star on November 5 1910 stating a bid of 6760 dollars for a road roller and rock crusher. They assert no bid was submitted to the County Court and promise records will support the denial.
J G Killpack visits Wallowa county schools and Enterprise, Joseph and Elgin, praising new brick and stone buildings, growing enrollments around 260 to 350, plans for domestic science and manual training, and progress in public education with better lighting and facilities.
In Portland Oregon on November 5 Mrs. Carrie Kersh faces trial as an accomplice in the trunk murder of William Johnson at the Grand Central hotel. Johnson’s killer, Jessee Webb, already convicted and sentenced to death, and Webb’s motive involved a love triangle after meeting Johnson in Spokane.
The Department of Agriculture and the Geological Survey declare coal the chief fuel, with firewood now in the background. An 1880 census counted 146 million cords of wood used for fuel, valued around 322.6 million dollars, while the U.S. population then stood at 60 million. By 1880 coal production reached 71,481,570 short tons, and coal use has surged as wood usage declined with population growth and regional factors.
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