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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1910
Page
1
A Munster audience heard a speaker discuss three distinct topics at considerable length, with focus on each issue's implications and potential outcomes. The talk covered policy directions, community impacts, and procedural considerations.
Ex Mayor Rose from Milwaukee lectures on local option and prohibition from a anti prohibition stance. He cites state and national revenue losses and argues Home Rule bill and personal liberty are at stake. The audience heard three main points and criticized local officials for cowardice in the issue.
A speaker warns that statewide prohibition would cut federal liquor revenue, harm the farmer's market, and devastate labor across breweries and related trades. Referencing 1910 figures, he notes $200,000 in internal revenue and widespread industry employment, with barley and rye crops heavily tied to alcohol production. The talk ties prohibition to tax cuts, industry disruption, and broader economic harm.
In a letter from George L. Cleaver in Red Oak Town to F. R. Bridges, Cleaver reports selling many boxes of the Cleaver Bridges crop from Imbler at 2.50 per box. He advises Grande Ronde growers to hold fruit if possible as this carload price signals strong eastern demand and compares favorably with Hood River markets.
Mrs Carrin Kersh faces trial in Portland on charges of murdering William Johnson at the Grand Central hotel. Jesse Webb, already convicted of murder last week, is linked to the case. The state relies on the same evidence as Webb’s trial, including the unrecovered body in a trunk to access Johnson’s money.
Baseball scores list shows Portland 6 San Francisco 3 and 1 1 for Verdon 6 Los Angeles 6 2, Oakland 1 Sacramento 4. No teams or dates beyond Sunday.
A report states that the Amckass club was instituted by Teddy amid a controversial wave of names and alleged misdeeds. An unnamed colonel is accused of waving a call to U and a judge, described as dam crook and jackass, in a charge loaded with sensational language.
Col Roose velt defers to silence on reports he founded the Jackass Club and installed United States District Judge Person as a charter member. He says nothing can be said about private remarks from the campaign close and denies confirming third party statements.
Samples of handwriting found on torn scraps in A Perry alias Smithy’s Fulton Street room are being reviewed by experts in San Francisco as detectives await Burns’ return from Portland. Initial initials D A T near the phrase I will do it point to a possible suspect amid anticipated decisive developments.
Advices from St. Louis indicate the America II is safe after a telegram reports a balloon sighting Tuesday night over Thompsonville Michigan heading north. Searches focused on the Quebec wilderness where other international racers landed.
Toronto reports a fast moving balloon named America N may have crossed the city last night at about forty miles per hour. The belief that it landed near St. John's lakes is now regarded as untrue.
Reports from Winnipeg say Warren Minnesota is burning with the fire out of control. Calls went to Crookston and Grand Forks and a special train was dispatched from Thief River Falls. Wires are down and aid is requested.
Miss Marie Antoinette sues former Sheriff Frank J. Van Noort seeking 1000 dollars claiming he allowed her fiancé Carlo Carrutti to escape prison. Carrutti previously faced breach of promise suit resulting in 438.82 dollars. Maria alleges engagement in Italy and awaits remedy for loss of money and revenge.
Offcers of Uncle Sam's army chose to hike fifty miles rather than a ninety mile horseback trip and started today. The route lies over the Maryland hills with several stiff climbs ahead.
Chicago. Oct. 24 The Athletics clinched the world pennant by winning the fourth game 7 to 2 after a five game series. Athletics batted 322 Cubs 234. 18 Athletics and 80 Cubs fanned. Attendance 124,219. Mack’s players received 2062 dollars each and Chance’s 1225. Philadelphia welcomed the champions with a rout of celebration and parades.
A section of Bloret.ch in Lane County burned yesterday causing at least 75000 in damage and limited insurance. Six structures including the Western hotel and nearby merchandise stores were consumed. No wind aided containment and the blaze did not spread to adjacent neighborhoods.
N. K. Weat suffers second loss on Saturday night as another valuable standard bred Clyde mare dies at the West ranch Commonwealth farm a week after a similar death on the same property Both horses were valuable and well regarded on the ranch with substantial worth to the breeder.
Senator George Chamberlain passed through the city and will join John Manning for a whirlwind tour of the valley. Attor ney T. H. Crawford Walter M. Pierce and others will accompany the candidates as rallies are held tomorrow night on the streets.
Dr Dawley Crippen was sentenced to hang on November 8 with execution to take place at Bentonville prison after Alverstone fixed the date.
Myra and Clarence Dietz arrive in Milwaukee still bandaged after wounds from deputies while defending home against Cameron Dam siege. They seek funds to defend their father, mother, and brother charged with Deputy Sheriff Oscar Harp’s murder. Public sympathy and worker support promise substantial funds for appeals to higher courts.
Washington October 24. German American societies nationwide will be represented at the Steuben monument unveiling here at month’s end. Congressman Richard Bartholdt of Missouri is in charge of arrangements. Congress appropriated 50 000 dollars for the memorial.
Des Moines reports Governor Carroll will not name a successor to the late Senator Dolliver. The legislature will convene in January to make the selection.
A Young man prosecutes a vast 1638 count oil trust indictment opened in Jackson court. Government seeks maximum fine over 900 million dollars. defense led by John Miller and Alfred Eddy. Trial likely to push until November with appellate options if defeated.
In Rome on October 24 Mt Vesuvius erupted violently. Muddy streams cascaded down the slopes trapping at least ten people before they could flee. Loud roars were heard for miles as the eruption unfolded.
Brent A. Bengston, via the La Grande Investment Company, has purchased a brick cottage and two lots on Spruce and U avenue and four more lots to the west from Robert Orr. He plans a modern five room cottage at the site, a very desirable location for a new residence.
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