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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1910
Page
1
Atlantic City reports Wellman plans a new, larger dirigible to cross the Atlantic after the Trent failure. Backers pledge funds and agents await the crew contracts as Wellman seeks a safer aerostat design and another voyage.
Atlantic City report says Wellman and companions nearly drowned when leaving the airship for the Trent. A life boat was missed during rope-throwing and the small passenger boat almost capsized before securing.
An unidentified balloon was observed over Manitouan early this morning near Little Current Ontario at about 1509 feet altitude and moving northeast.
Grave fears for the safety of a balloon drifting over Lake Huron as a gale approaches the lakes. Weather warns of strong winds and rough seas this afternoon.
S Lovelace a former O R N employee at Umatilla was shot twice in the abdomen by Sam Kes owner of Sam Kee Chinese restaurant after Lovelace fired three times while intoxicated. Kes fired back wounding Lovelace. Lovelace had threatened a car checker over stolen money and carried a concealed weapon.
A man entering a restaurant without funds was confronted by Lovelace who ordered him fed. When refused, Lovelace left and returned with a gun, shooting at the man who then grabbed his own weapon and fired back, pursuing self defense.
Berlin reports Professor Landers Galle the Potsdam astronomer says Peary did not reach the north pole. He criticizes Peary’s proofs as unreliable and claims even if the pole were reached it could not be known under these methods.
Washington reports a possible new census for Tacoma due to protests by local commercial groups after fraud charges were publicized. Director Durant said the matter will go to Secretary Nagel who will return to Washington. Durant doubts the need for a census.
News reports from Savannah describe widespread devastation across Florida and coastal Georgia. Key West suffered heavy damage, Titusville flooded, and the coast railroad extension into the sea was destroyed. Tybee Island residents flee toward Savannah as conditions worsen.
A hurricane hit Savannah this afternoon causing widespread damage and downed wires. Communications are cut as Florida and half of Georgia face isolation with no way to reach the outside world.
Havana reports the Key Weat cable ship up and wrecks along the coast. The Spanish bark Hugo and the American schooner Martin were sunk with most of their crews drowned.
The University student Y M C A reports a membership of 160 for this year. Beyond spiritual life the association supports student enterprises including a lecture bureau a book exchange and a free employment bureau aiding students at the university.
Philadelphia reports a shift in bets with Athletics favored after two wins over the Cubs. Ten to five odds are offered with few takers and bets that Philadelphia will win the series or capture the pennant grow, as Chicago fans in the city plan concerts and sell out seats for the next game.
District Attorney Elder of Kings County testified a fund of about half a million dollars was raised to defeat the Hughes anti racing law. He said subscriptions came at a Delmonico meeting attended by James Keen Harry Payne Whitney and D C Mitchell with Charles Hyde Parsons and Metropolitan Turf Association officials present along with the bookies organization.
New York congressman Foelker testified before the graft committee claiming he refused offers of 10000 and 50000 to vote against the Hughes anti race bill. He alleged former state senator Gardner distributed bribes to lawmakers to defeat the measure and the grand jury may open a state wide investigation.
Senator Walter L. Pierce currently at Hot Lake for knee care will speak at Pendleton Odd Fellows gathering. He will assist in pinning quarter century jewels to long time three link members as La Grande joins a large delegation for this Eastern Oregon event.
Mrs Yates failed to keep property she gained by marriage as Judge Knowles orders Clara Loulen Murphy to reconvey real estate to BE J Yeck in Big'n The August 1908 arrival and marriage details frame the case and warning on ante marriage agreements.
London October 19 The Crippen trial paused due to a juror's vertigo attack. Inspector Dod of Scotland Yard testified about Crippen's actions at the scene claiming his wife had fled and he would help, then he fled. He recounted the chase across the Atlantic to capture Crippen.
A bright comet was seen in the southeastern sky from 8 to 10 pm, appearing as a long arc light with a tail. Thousands observed it until it faded, and many residents suggest names for the newly sighted comet in Portland, Oregon.
Mise Eleanor Steele wed Comte Jean de la Greze in New York as the Vicomte de la Greze serves as best man. The ceremony follows another Franco-American marriage earlier in the week, highlighting social prominence and wealth on both sides.
The case centers on a deed allegedly signed under pressure by a woman who later married another man after Yeck kept the document hidden. Yeck claims he owned Elgin real estate and seeks redress in court as the relationship soured and the matter unfolded in a Turkish court setting.
Prince Ferdinand Prancis brother of Portugal’s exiled queen mother and uncle to King Manuel visits Ban Pranciaco to see the sights. He sails Tuesday for the Orient on the steamer Motgolia to conduct scientific research. He arrived from New York and declined comment on Portuguese affairs.
Belle Lavin was arrested in San Francisco on a fugitive from justice charge linked to a Los Angeles Times bombing case. Authorities will not confirm further arrests as of now. She was seized on a warrant from Los Angeles Justice Summerfield. four other secret warrants are held by officials. One suspect known as Smithy lived in her Mission Street boarding house as Lavin contradicts her statements and proclaims innocence.
Mrs. Lavin, arrested in San Francisco, arrived in Los Angeles with two detectives and was jailed. She will be compelled to testify at the coroner's inquest with officers barring her from speaking.
A party of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph officials led by G. B. Bush W. J. Phillips C. P. Van Houtte P. Bacon and D. W. Burkett passed through La Grange this morning en route to Baker City and other points on a general inspection tour to improve service.
TF Smith started for the head of the Grande Ronde River with a pair of needle watchers aboard a Ford. They made the trip in a Ford machine as the river expedition began.
London reports Standard Oil plans sweeping price cuts to dominate oil and by products worldwide. Asian, Java and Sumatra producers, plus Mexican firms controlled by Lord & Cowdry, may unite to resist the Standard Oil campaign. The conflict is expected to be one of the heaviest Rockefeller era battles.
Cincinnati October 19 the Episcopal convention adopts a resolution to appoint seven bishops and seven laymen who will convene to study and consider an order of faith inviting all Christians worldwide to participate.
The body of Stanley Ketchel lies in state in Grand Rapids Michigan with a funeral planned for the morrow. Ketchel, a noted figure, is honored in this ceremony reflecting his public life and local ties.
Shipping circles were warned of an impending storm on Lake Superior and the Florida hurricane danger arcing toward the New England coast. The alert signals rough seas and potential disruptions for vessels along the mentioned routes.
New police records show 736 murders in Sicily this year by Black Hand or Brigands and 480 wounded. Only 12 percent of criminals have been captured, with sparse arrests overall.
M H Hogeboom turfman from Walla Walla arrives with Mike Davin Wal la Walla chief and Walter Kemmerly J B Neart to La Grande after Boise Idaho State fair visit. Hogeboom plans days surveying ranches in the valley.
THL Arthur Donnelly is to fall today under the charge of robbing the cash drawer at the Crystal Case. The case will be heard before Judge Will ome.
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