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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1910
Page
1
Explosion at the Times building in Los Angeles destroys the structure. Sixteen workers are reported dead with several injured. Authorities arrest suspects and indicate possible union trouble as a motive. An earlier letter warned of such an incident.
Los Angeles on October 1 witnesses a deadly blast at the Times building. Two editors die and many workers are missing or injured as flames flood the structure. Police and detectives race to trace dynamite linked threats and arrests follow amid union and corporate tensions.
Eight people were injured in a city hall elevator accident in Tacoma yesterday when a steel shaft broke and the lift fell to the basement. Three remain in serious condition this afternoon. This marks the second elevator breakdown in two months with the previous near fatal incident involving Mayor Fawsett.
The Alaska steamship Princess Beatrice ran ashore near Seymour Narrows after departing Victoria for Vancouver and Alaska points. Canadian Pacific officials report passengers are not in danger.
Taft and General Wood conferred and reportedly decided to relieve General Maus, commander of the Department of the Columbia covering Alaska and the Northwest, and transfer him to command the Department of Visayas in the Philippines. Transfer time not disclosed.
Chicago police believe Wahlenmyer, found on Mrs. Potter Palmer's porch, is demented and connected to a hazardous device plot to pose as a hero.
N G Bro ward former Florida governor and recent US senator designate succumbed to heart failure in Jacksonville on October 1. He had been elected to succeed Senator Taliferro.
Washington reports a direct exchange of postal money orders between the United States and Uruguay went into effect today directing anxious senders to use the new route for remittances.
Authorities arrested a man near the Mexican border who resembled Leon Ping, wanted in New York for the murder of mission worker Elsie Sigel. The suspect said he formerly lived in New York and was trying to enter the country.
Washington reports New Mexico population at 347896, up 67 percent from prior counts. The figures reflect a significant growth spike across the territory as of the latest census.
Indianapolis October 1 John W Kern former vice presidential nominee opens his campaign as Democratic candidate for United States senator at Bryanaville tonight He aims to wear the senatorial toga now held by Beveridge and challenge the incumbent Beveridge for the seat in Indiana politics
President Taft pardoned Thomas Kehoe Justin Coyle Patrick Hennessey and Edward Boyle pardoned for sugar weighers who were sentenced to a year for defrauding the government and for sugar trust frauds. Clemency granted after their testimony against Charles B. Heike secretary of the American Sugar refining company and related parties.
The Union County fair grounds near One O’Glock are nearly complete despite heavy rain. The new layout places the band tent, pavilion for exhibits, stock pens under canvas, and a central drive with Pennsylvanian Avenue branching to stock sections. An apple display prize worth 50 dollars attracts ambitious growers and national show entries are planned in Spokane and Chicago. A public wedding stand will host the ceremony the opening night with a 50 dollar cash donation.
The American Prison Congress completed its session in Washington as delegates prepare to stay for the eighth International Prison Congress. Preliminary sessions begin tomorrow with rededicated business starting Monday. Nearly fifty nations are represented in the city for the event.
Washington October 1 Rear Admiral W L Capps retires as head of the bureau of construction and repair in the navy. He has not served actively for two months, with Naval Constructor R M Watt taking over, though Capps helped with plans for two new dreadnoughts ordered by Congress.
North Yakima October 1 The state fair described as the most successful in the association's history closed today with a heavy attendance. The annual conference of school directors was held and every county in Washington was represented. A carnival of fireworks ends the show this evening.
Barrie October 1 Mary Dolan and Thomas McNulty sentenced for drowning their illegitimate child. Dolan to die. McNulty to be hanged. The case marks an unprecedented punishment in Dominion criminal history.
This morning revised tariff books take effect. Pendleton fares rise by five cents while Portland rates drop by five cents. The changes apply to interstate business and reflect updated pricing.
Spanish government fears potential trouble as Catholic opponents prepare a series of protests against Premier Canalejas. The first meeting is set for tomorrow as the clerical campaign renews with renewed vigor. Organizers promise to avoid disorder with careful oversight.
Washington Pennsylvania marks the centennial with a week of events beginning tomorrow, continuing through next week in observance of the town's 100th anniversary.
Hawood Clark, former cashier of the United States National Bank at Yale, Oregon, was arrested and taken to Ontario on charges of irregularities in bank affairs. He is alleged to have misused trust funds of the Willow Land Irrigation Company and faces several minor charges. The bank, organized last year, has had a stormy history.
At Minelia on October 1 a Columbia car and a Vanderbilt cup entry collided with a telegraph pole. Driver Harry Stong and mechanic Walter Bacon were killed, a spectator died, and several others were fatally or seriously injured as crowds watched thousands. A Chevrolet Buick collision also killed a mechanic Charles Miller. drivers fled the scene.
Duluth Minnesota October 1 regular passenger service into Duluth will be inaugurated by the Soo line on Monday.
Berlin reports German ambassador Count von Bernstart and his family sailed today for America to assume duties in Washington. The voyage underscores ongoing diplomatic ties as the envoy travels with a small entourage aboard a liner.
Annapolis notes the United States Naval Academy opening the regular term on October 1 with a football game between the Middies and St John’s as the featured event of the day at the training station.
In Grand Forks on October 1 the Elks of North Dakota met to organize a statewide lodge for the order. The gathering formalizes a unified structure for lodge activities across the state.
Louisville set for autumn racing as the New Louisville Jockey Club opens at Churchill Downs with a $20,000 purse increase from last fall. Eastern stables are well represented as the meeting runs through Oct 23 before Latonia hosts races Oct 24 to Nov 19.
West Point opens its football season this afternoon hosting Bow. The cadets schedule includes Yale and Harvard games and will finish the campaign November 26 in Philadelphia against Annapolis.
Archbishop Glennon will dedicate Chaminade College the new Brothers of Mary near Clayton Me tomorrow. Clerics will assist as the feast of the Guardian marks the community anniversary with services.
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