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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1910
Page
1
W H Dilworth, veteran newspaper man of Enterprise, is reported to have died by his own action early today, ending a long period of personal crisis and sorrow for the press community.
W H Dilworth a noted Enterprise writer and former correspondent for the Observer and Oregonian, commits suicide at his home after a period of mourning for his two drowned sons. He had claimed seances with their spirits and informed his wife that the boys wanted him to join them. The wife, already distressed, collapses from the shock.
Boston opens the large Mechanics' Building for the 1911 Mechanics' Exposition with demonstrations of Edison inventions. The event showcases a shoe factory in operation, other factory processes, and an automobile display. Edison storage batteries attract interest as a highlight with promises of future availability.
A New Jersey figure, referred to as a wizard, proposes banning horses from city streets for public health and cleanliness. He also promotes an avor age batter solution as a remedy to the problem.
Mayor Gaynor made a public return to his desk at City Hall New York after being shot by a discharged city employee Mallaghour. He rode a streetcar to the office. a large crowd followed. He appeared feeble and refused to discuss politics.
Owing to a fatality Friday, Nassau County officials may halt the Grand Prix race planned in Minerva Louisiana with the classic revived in scope. Officials expect a decision Saturday on whether the event proceeds amid the tragedy.
In Los Angeles on October 3 laborers sift through twisted steel beams seeking bodies from the Times building explosion. Officials report 21 missing, with at least seven more dead. four bodies recovered, 300 workers in the debris as a $18,500 reward pool and investigations expand with new dynamite finds and a city effort to catch the bombers.
New York reports one death and twenty injuries from Saturday games on the Eastern gridiron. Despite new rules the season shows ongoing danger, with accidents mounting as the schedule begins.
Doctor Phy of Hot Lake was summoned to Baker City last night to treat Dr. Barton who is seriously ill.
In Circutt Court 19 a large turnout greets the grand jury as it begins its deliberations for the day, with jurors assembling and the panel seated in the fore noon hours.
The Jasper grand jury begins a term with minor cases on the docket first and major matters to follow. Officials anticipate indictments in several murder cases as the term progresses during President Week and beyond.
The document lists court personnel including foreman E. E. Grout and J. N. Nice, with jurors L. L. Croas and T. B. Marlén. Bailiffs John Baker and L. B. Stearns, Clerk L. B. Hillis, and Presiding Judge J. W. Knowles are named along with Ed. Wright.
Circuit Judge Knowles convened court this morning with officials appointed and a grand jury drawn. W R Jasper named foreman. Expectation of a true bill against the Waldo Perry killer suggests two murder trials this term, with Lefebvre versus Henry et al a minor case opening the docket. More major cases to be heard this week.
Summerville residents open their community display amid heavy rain. The Summerville exhibit fills a large space and promises strong competition if remaining entries match its size. Exhibit entries must be in by Wednesday noon, with doors closing afterward.
The item notes Earst positioning to oppose the Democrats who prefer aiding Republicans over assisting the Tammany Hall crowd, signaling a shift in party alignments. The shorthand reflects intra party maneuvering ahead of an important election.
In New York Hearst signals possible endorsement of the Republican state ticket or the creation of an Independent ticket. He denounces the Democratic nominees as a Tammany Hall scheme and will guide league actions from sea via wireless. Roosevelt and Stimson coordinate to attack Murphy and the Democratic slate.
Los Angeles hosts the eleventh annual convention of the state federation of labor as delegates gather for the meeting's opening. The event marks a major labor gathering with speeches and collective bargaining emphasis.
Inland Empire hosts fifth international Dry Farming congress and exhibition alongside the seventeenth Interstate Fair. Delegates from the United States Canada and Mexico include federal and state officials heads of colleges and experiment stations and dry farming practitioners. Experts will discuss recent improvements in dry farming methods.
The text notes reclaiming millions of acres once deemed unsuitable for farming and announces a forthcoming harness meet tied to the Interstate Fair with Inland Herald stake valued at 2000 dollars. A fall spectacle will reenact the 1819 battle of Clearwater with soldiers portraying General Howard and 300 Native American defenders in a staged clash.
In Baker City on October 2 a fire swept three structures in the restricted district and three cribs were destroyed. The blaze caused no injuries, with no wind contributing to a small conflagration. Loss fully covered by insurance.
New York Oct 3 divers seeking 29 crewmen of the battleship New Hampshire could not locate any bodies after a whaleboat overloaded with sailors overturned Saturday night in the North river. Divers fear the bodies were swept seaward and may take days to surface as a board of inquiry opens today. Ensign Cheyflejr faces a potential court martial regardless of findings.
Buffalo New York opened the third Buffalo Industrial Exposition today displaying a range of city interests. The large show will run for two weeks and is expected to draw about a half million visitors.
New York reports the Jewish New Year 6671 begins at sundown with Rosh Hashana observed by Jews worldwide. The year 6670 ends as a 383 day embolistic year, while 5671 will be a 364 day ordinary year. Observances start tonight and continue two days for orthodox Jews and one day for Reform Jews.
Report from Pekin describes a four year effort toward a Chinese constitutional monarchy. A National Assembly meeting forms a 96 member body with hopes of peaceful reform, but regional discontent risks bloodshed and anti imperial sentiment grows among anti dynastic factions.
Sedalia Oct 1 A large Woodmen conclave was held on the Missouri State Fair grounds. Over $2000 in prizes will be awarded to winners in drills and contests.
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