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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1910
Page
1
Three pitchers are used as Philadelphia relies on Coombs again on the firing line. The game ends with a lop sided score as betting money changes hands. Pfeister finishes the game after the third inning.
Chicago walloped the Athletics 2 runs more than prior wins to take a third straight victory in the world championship series. McIntyre relieved early, Pfeister finished for the Cubs, as Reulbach started for Philadelphia but faltered. Fans packed bleachers overnight, with many Philadelphia supporters arriving as gate opened.
David Bennett Hill longtime Democratic leader former governor and ex US Senator died at his Albany home after two weeks of illness. Born 1849 he rose from lawyer to party power, serving as a delegate to the 1877 national convention and shaping New York politics for years.
In the third inning McIntyre grounded Ruelbach as Lord filed to Sheckard and Collins scored on Schulte’s error. Rain began to fall and Murphy homered driving in Baker and Davis. Chance was benched after a heated umpire exchange, Archer reached first, Prelatey followed. Barry doubled and Zimmerman and Steinfeldt were involved as Tinker and Kling made key plays amid later miscues.
President Taft arrives in Washington from a summer vacation in New York and begins the winter grind at the Capitol. He is in good spirits and appears healthy. Republican leaders report a improving New York outlook and mixed Ohio news as the campaign moves forward.
Portland Oregon specialist William L Finley urges federal protection for migratory birds during flights. He proposes government or state reserves on private estates with gamekeepers to ban shooting. Finley cites California pheasant propagation and hopes refuges will bolster bird populations nationwide.
Representatives of almost one hundred publishing houses from across the country attended the opening session of the Association of American Directory Publishers annual convention at the Seelback today in Louisville Kentucky.
London reports Crippen defense attorney Tobin claims Crippen and Mil e Leneve surrendered to authorities and that a Montrose quartermaster proposed to smuggle Crippen ashore but Crippen declined. He says a death by own action note aimed to deter a voyage search and that prosecutors must prove the Crippen body is not Mrs. Crippen’s.
Four balloons propelled by American and international crews soared above toward Hudson Bay from St. Louis on a dramatic crossing. The America II and Hamburg II led, with Dusseldorf close behind, as pilots Vogt and Aldo Assaman were rescued after a lake crash near Ontario. The voyage included a perilous water ordeal with ballast dumped and a rapid fall into Lake Winnipeg.
The Pacific Coast Horticultural Society and the California State Floral Society opened the Coast Flower Show in San Francisco. The three day event features finest Pacific coast gardens and hothouses with many rare varieties on display for exhibition.
Fire destroyed the freight houses of the Chicago Alton and Baltimore Ohio in St Louis causing an estimated loss of half a million dollars. Officials reported the blaze today and crews fought the flames at the warehouses. The buildings were used for cargo storage and were located near major rail lines. The incident disrupted shipments and prompted inquiries into fire prevention measures.
Government orders alter open land filings for October 21 and November 22. Settlers may not need a lineup at La Grande. the earliest arrival after midnight tomorrow gains advantage. Many have already settled on parcels to secure title, while future filers must prove residency after the cutoff.
New York Oct 19 202 reports say a legislative graft committee holds an executive session to probe a half million slush fund used to defeat anti race track bills. Testimony is expected from men who opposed bucket shop legislation while Albany correspondents deny involvement.
A derelict dirigible named America near Teaneerie could threaten navigation. Engineer Vani man said he attached a gas can to the valve cord to seal the gates and sink it, bringing the craft toward the sea.
New Orleans reports a Florida storm killed at least 100 with boats sinking in the gulf. Steamers arriving announce wrecks, a waterlogged schooner Beacher, and multiple vessels in danger without aid.
Reports from Havana dated October 20 indicate Florida hurricanes caused the greatest damage to shipping. The Norwegian steamer Fos remains stranded as the storm center shifts off the North Carolina coast and heavy seas affect Key West routes.
An explosion at the American Manufacturing plant jute mill in Green Point Long Island killed six men and fatally injured two others. About twenty more were severely hurt as workers in the boiler room were blown across the area and some hurled a block by the blast.
Deposed Portuguese king Manuel his mother and sister arrived in London aboard the Victoria and Albert last night and today travel to the Duke of Orleans estate in Worcestershire to rest. Manuel appeared pale and anxious amid reports he is in urgent need of funds with little prospect of securing any.
New York reports actress Mrs Leslie Carter-Payne as defendant in a supreme court suit opened today. Plaintiff, a fashion dressmaker, claims $5694 due on a $7980 bill for gowns up to $702 each plus lingerie hats and cloaks. Carter notes payment in advance and says charges are exorbitant.
One of the best meetings in Eastern Oregon gathered over a hundred Union residents at the New Wilson hotel for an elegant banquet. Postmaster Marlon Davin presided as toastmaster while Osburn Riching urged forward plans for irrigation, soil use, and lumbering, urging Union to join in regional growth. L. R. Campbell spoke on stock raising and improving herds, stressing competition with eastern stock and better care. J. W. Etington spoke on the Uses of Commercial Organizations, describing how well run clubs attract communities.
Governor Gillett awaits word from Los Angeles police after a telegram from Secretary of State Knox about three suspected dynamiters aboard a Pacific Mail steamer bound for San Santo on the Gulf of Tepanthec. The information came via the Mexican ambassador and police.
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