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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1909

Page

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New York political boss Patrick H. McGarren dies at 60 years in power

State Senator Patrick H. McGarren died early today at St. Catherine's hospital in Brooklyn after a late night rally. He led New York politics for more than six decades as a dominant boss and influential figure. his last wish was to hide his death from his aging mother until Monday.

New York Patrick H. McGarren St. Catherine's Hospital Brooklyn McCarren Agai

Family Lost in Desert Missing Five Believed In Majaya Desert

Five people, likely Jay Dougherty and wife Cora of Chicago and their three children Lois Bettie and Robert, are wandering in the Majaya desert near the Santea desert region. A sister-led search cites routes toward West Gate canal with water nearby but shifting sands hinder further tracking. The article notes Dougherty’s mining work and a Brooklyn funeral for McAllister, with continuation on Page Eight.

San Bernardino Majaya Jay Dougherty Cora Chicago Lois Bettie Robert Mies Bertha Dougherty Santea West Gate Canal America McAllister Brooklyn

Locals Edge La Grande In Rough Riverside Scrimmage

In a windy afternoon at Lincoln Ball Grounds the Spokane locals defeated La Grande 6 to 3 as key plays included a 30-yard run by Childers, a 16-yard jaunt by Childers, and a 30-yard field goal from Childers. Receipts totaled 170 dollars.

Picking Spokane Childers Bolton la Grande Myers Gibron Williamson Childer A Grande Hamilton la Grance Aesses Brokane

Park Association to Stock City Ponds with Fish

Commissioner McAllister praised the Park Association ladies for their work and promised to supply all the fish needed to stock rivulets and pools planned for the park grounds. The remarks came during his city visit yesterday as secretary of the association received commendation.

McAllister Park Association

Last Performance Tonight at Pastime Theater

Tonight marks the final showing of Married Life at the Pastime. Those who have not yet seen this breezy piece should arrive early. Tomorrow night the southern comedy drama Princess of Patches debuts with new scenery and promises a strong chat and plenty of comedy.

Patches

Walla Walla Man Electrocuted at Construction Site

Reed Crews fell from a building under construction in Walla Walla and landed on live wires beneath the platform. He suffered severe burns and was hospitalized with slim hopes of recovery after companions rescued him from the dangerous wiring network near the Northwestern Electric Company powerhouse.

Walla Walla Reed Crews Sen Crews Northwestern Electric Company

Hotel Irwin Fire Traps 200 Guests in San Francisco

A seven story hotel in San Francisco known as the Irwin caught fire early today. About 200 guests including James Kimball and his wife of Portland escaped amid panic. Night Watchman Boerk woke the guests and forced open a door to rescue Miss Fa Han of Los Angeles who appeared paralyzed with fright.

San Francisco Irwin James Kimball Portland Boerk Miss Fa- Han Rom Los Angeles

Protest Against Deportation of De Lara Leader in Los Angeles

Public protest planned in Simpson auditorium to denounce the arrest and deportation of De Lara, labeled anarchist organizer. Organizers of a newly formed Defense League aim to rally labor support and oppose the deportation act with speeches by John Kenneth Flynn and others about the case and its impact on workers and civil liberties.

Los Angeles DeLaya Simpson Auditorium DE Lara Defensa League Lepeue Felers de Lara Oneil Tev John Kenneth Fupne Vaplefon Ito Wisvai Ridseway Washington Delaca Severs Davidwen

Union County Poultrymen Form New Association

The Union County Poultrymen's Association was launched this afternoon at the Commercial Club rooms with C. Coolidge elected temporary president and D. B. Stoddard as temporary secretary. They will draft a constitution and by laws and plan the first annual poultry show. membership costs 1 dollar to Stoddard.

Union County Poultrymen's Association Cooledge D. B. Stoddard DB. B. Stoddard

Teacher killed by interurban train at Foster Station

Miss Georgia M Robbioa a school teacher aged 30 was fatally struck by an interurban train at Foster Station in full view of several students. She had come from Summerville, Massachusetts to Seattle and died last evening.

Seattle Georgia M. Robbioa Foster Station Summerville Masa

Earthquake Strikes Quetta Area. Authorities Await Reports

Calcutta reports that local authorities hope to cope without colonial input while awaiting more reports on the quake devastation. Quetta area shows 150 bodies removed with many more likely, as fears of higher fatalities persist though exact counts and property loss remain unestimated.

Calcutta Colonial Office Quetta

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