Wellman's Oi? Headed for Ireland
Little communication kept with aircraft since Sunday morning. The Wellman's Oi? story centers on uncertain status and ongoing search efforts for the involved vessel and crew.
La Grande Evening Observer in La Grande, Oregon
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1910
Page
1
Wellman America dirigible in trouble amid stormy seas
Wireless reports from Oct 17 say the airship America, commanded by Wellman, has been out of touch for hours and may have been hit by a storm while moving toward the Irish coast. Last position indicated 20 knots, about 700 miles traveled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siasonset
Mass
Wellman
America
Irish
Sable Island
Census figures in Seattle challenged by supervisor
Seattle census supervisor R. W. Hill said the first figures reported to the census department are substantially correct and denied padding of reports. His remarks followed Director Durand’s claim that Seattle Portland Tacoma and other western cities padded returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
R. W. Hill
Durand
Portland
Tacoma
Balloon race opener shifts to Mil lion Population in St Louis
In St Louis on October 17 the balloon Mil lion Population replaces Buckeye as second starter in the International race. Pilot and assistants spent the forenoon inflating the large bag while ten balloons representing France Germany and England entered the event. Large crowds gathered to watch the starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Piloty
France
Germany
England
Final action in Union dispute over new high school
Prominent Union businessmen secured a final court hearing before Judge Ingles this morning. After restraining orders and multiple motions, the circuit court concluded arguments, with a decision imminent. If further pursued, the case could rise to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Kngles
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Santa Fe wreck near Greenfield injures many
Fireman J. H. Sauter died and Engineer Richey suffered serious burns when a Santa Fe engine derailed after striking a barrow near Greenfield, Roswell New Mexico. Foreman killed, other crew injured as line事故 occurred. No passengers hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
N. M
J. H. Sauter
Richey
Greenfield Hare
Hindu Immigration Stopped After Mongolian Arrival
San Francisco on October 17 reports only twenty Hinds aboard the liner Mongolia, a figure seen as signaling a wholesale turn back of Asian immigrants and the smallest influx since the invasion began according to observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Hinds
Mongolia
Asiales
Julia Ward Howe Dead at Home of Daughter
Julia Ward Howe, famed author of the Battle Hymn of the Republic, died after a long illness at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maud Elliott, in South Portsmouth Rhode Island. Born in 1819 in New York, she married Samuel Gridley Howe in 1843 and was celebrated as a leading American woman known as America’s Children and the Grand Old Woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Julia Ward
Howe
Maud Elliott
South Portamouth
Rhode Island
New York
Samuel Gridley Howe
America
Crippen On Trial For Wife Murder In London Court
Crippen faces trial for the murder of his wife with Lord Chief Justice Alverstone presiding. Kings Counsel Moore prosecutes, Tobin and Jenkins defend Crippen and Mme Leneve, charged as an accessory after the fact. Trial is expected to last four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crippen
London
Alverstone
Kings Counsel
Moore
Tobin
Jenkins
Mme. Leneve
Local team scores and results across cities
A summary of recent scores shows Los Angeles 8-1, Portland 2-0, Oakland 5-0, San Francisco 3-2, Sacramento 2-0, and Vernon 1-2, indicating varied outcomes among regional teams. The mixed results highlight competitive matches across multiple venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Portland
Oakland
San Francisco
Sacramento
Vernon
Aged Purdue Pioneer Sent Home After Stroke
J B Trippeer a pioneer resident of Purdue Indiana visiting his son John in Cove was sent home this morning under care of son W E Trippeer. Stricken a week after arriving he hovered between life and death for weeks then regained some use of faculties and right limbs before his homeward departure. Twenty seven years apart the reunion was sorrowful and sweet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Trippeer
Purdue
Indiana
John Trippeer
Cove
W. E. Trippeer
Trippeer
Philadelphia takes the pro game in pivotal series
Philadelphia defeats Chicago 4 101 in a tense World Series opener at Shibe Park as Bender shines for the Athletics and Cubs pitcher is pulled early. Attendance exceeds 26 000 with tickets trading up to 50 dollars amid high bets and park crowding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cleverer
Cub
McIntyre
Bender
Chicago
Philadelphia Athletica
Chicago Cubs
Schibe Park
Sone
Lot
Oday
Riger
Nationals
Connolly
Sheridan
Shibe Park
Mack
Chance
World Series Ticket Fiasco Hits Philadelphia
Philadelphia crowds sleep on sidewalks all night to buy World Series tickets from scalpers, paying about 50 dollars each. The scene unfolds as the October 17 report notes the chaotic sales ahead of the series opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Ashland Woman Charged After Dynamite Stove Incident
Emma Stone Dorman was jailed in Ashland on a charge of attempting to kill her sister-in-law Lena Treatt using dynamite cartridges hidden in stove wood. The suspect had recently wed Dorman, who returned to Treatt’s home. two stove explosions revealed the dynamite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Treatt
President Taft Leaves Beverly After Vacation
Three thousand school children wave goodbye as President Taft departs Beverly for Washington to resume duties. He will remain in Washington until November 7 then travel to Cincinnati to vote and sail for Panama on November 10 with Mrs. Taft and Helen aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Taft
New York
Helen
Washington
Cincinnati
Panama
Local Odd Fellows Host 10 Visiting Delegates Sunday
La Grande Odd Fellows welcomed about 200 delegates from Southern Idaho for the Idaho Grand Lodge meeting in Sandpoint. The special train arrived at 2 PM and the local band played as hosts arranged dinner and brief entertainments. Grand Master Mr Phelps attended and spoke at the depot. Delegates included two sovereign grand lodge representatives and Mr Badly, noted in Odd Fellows circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOCAL
ODD Fellows
la Grande
Mr. Phelps
Soverign Grand Lodges
Mr. Badly
Organizing Odd Fellowship in the Philippines
Delegates engaged in organizing Odd Fellowship in the Philippines meet Mr Badly and E Coolidge cashier of the U S National. They express appreciation for a brief reception and depart after an hour, planning to return after the grand lodge concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganizing Odd Fellowship
Philippines
E. Coolidge
U. S
Grand Lodge
Recount Movement Grows Over Tacoma Census
Leading business men and commercial groups push for a recount after Director Durand claims the city census was padded by 32000 fake names. Mayor Fawcett heads the effort as Tacoma reports a population of 82972, an 18 percent rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Durand
Fawcett
Ketchel Dies After Wounding and Inquest Set
Springfield reports welterweight world champion Stanley Ketchel died from a wound suffered Saturday night. An inquest is planned for this afternoon with Walter Dipley, alias Hurts, to testify about his claim of self defense. Ketchel’s body will go to Grand Rapids for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Stanley Ketchell
Stanley Ketchel
Walter Dipley
Hurts
Ketchel
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Paris under martial law amid railroad strike bomb outrages
Paris is under virtual martial law as bombs erupt after the government blocks demonstrations by railroad workers. Police detain 120 anarchists. attacks threaten lives as labor actions revive fears of a broader government clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polles
Paris
Bois de Vincennes
M. Massard
Ta Patria
France
Japanese Battleships Sail on Pacific Coast Cruise
Tokio reports training cruisers Asama and Kasagi with 149 cadets aboard departed Yokohama for a cruise along the American Pacific coast. The vessels will proceed as far south as Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Asama
Kasagi
Yokohua
Pacific Ocean
Panama
Dutch aviator completes Brussels to Paris flight with passenger
Henry Wynemalen, the Dutch aviator, finished a return flight to Paris from Brussels after flying 360 miles in about fifteen and a half hours. He stopped twice along the route, carrying a passenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Henry Wynemalen
Paris
Brussels
Grande Ronde Apple Crop Moves Fast to Markets
Grande Ronde experiences a surge in apple shipments with Ramsey Ware house Co as principal dealer sending carloads daily. They acquired Imbler and Summerville crops last week and plan quick packing for outbound loads while potatoes also sell well at about $1 per sack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grande Ronde
Ramsey Warehouse Company
Ramsey
J. 8
Imbler
Dittebrandt
Summerville
Ramsey Concern
Joseph Water Plant Case Moves to La Grande
Litigation over the Joseph municipal water plant shifted to La Grande as Judge Knowles heard at 3 pm a motion by the city of Joseph to dissolve the injunction restraining use of water from the new plant. Joseph Milling Company attorney T H Crawford contends prior rights while city attorney Runnells argues for dissolution. F D Cully of the Milling company returned from Lewiston with evidence to counter the dissolve motion. The case dominates Joseph's news as the circuit court decision nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seenes
Joseph
la Grande
Clicuit Court
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Ireland
Are Union
Pacific Electric Ling
Mac Street
Songster
Republic
Indiana Pioneer
Ashland
Emma Stone
Dorman
Mrs. Treatt
Beverle
Ketchell
Dipley
Stanley
Billy Papke
Sam Langford
Amy Contro
Argue Josephs Moni
Carload
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