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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1910

Page

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Consistency in Chamberlain Speech Draws Mixed Reception

A Chamberlain Manning rally at the Steward opera house drew a sparse crowd with Republicans present and many leaving mid address. The speech centered on conventions and nonpartisan aims, criticized as poorly handled and seen as undermining Republican opposition. observers note Chamberlain appeared to fall short of rallying votes.

Chamberlain George E. Chamberlain la Grande George Chamberlain-Manning Steward Opera House Manning West Supreme Judges Assembly Charlie Barret M. K. Hall Doctor Seeman Mr. Chamberlain

Six Month Interest Paid on $75,000 School Bond Issue

The County Treasurer and School Clerk paid 18,079.69 to E. H. Rollins & Son, Denver, as the first semi annual interest on the 75,000 bond issue for the new high school. The bond is six months old and the building progresses with plastering, exterior walls, and roofing completed.

New York Frawley Arthur Williams E. H. Rollins & Son Denver

Political Debate Highlights Trust and Trickery

The article quotes Chamberlain calling Bowerman a warm friend yet a political trickster he cannot trust. He criticizes perceived consistency in political alignment by noting Bowerman's double stance as a friend and trickster.

Bowerman Mr. Chamberlain Chamberlain

Homestead Outfit Arrives as Yeomen Lodge Opens

L B McNabb district manager for the Yeomen of Eastern Oregon reports arrival of charter members and homestead paraphernalia in La Grande. The local lodge will be in working order November 2 with a thriving prospect for many new recruits and a large city-wide presence.

L. B. McNabb Yeomen Oregon la Grande T. Lon Oc

General strike called in Pennsylvania on Election Day

The Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor plans a statewide strike November 8 from seven in the morning to seven in the evening to allow workers to vote. They urge nonunion workers to join, aiming to halt all state industries for the day.

Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor

New Baseball League Opens Offices in New York

New York reports offices are active and headquarters will soon open for a new baseball league planning to challenge the National and American leagues. Nearly a hundred star players are alleged to have signed with the upstart group. Cities mentioned include New York Cleveland Detroit with potential substitution of Brooklyn Cincinnati or Louisville. A park deal in New York is said secured with transport advantages over existing parks. Players are reportedly enticed by cash bonuses and higher salaries.

New York New Baseball League Outlaws Cleveland Detroit Brooklyn Cincinnati Louisville

Queen Anne High Girls Prohibit Rats in School Hair

Girl students at Queen Anne high school in Seattle burned rats and false hair declaring they will wear only their own hair at school. The student body made the decree to ban accessories not their natural hair.

Seattle Queen Ann High School

Warren Construction Starts West Adams Excavation

The Warren Construction company began excavation on West Adams between Fourth and Third, with pavement work to follow on the block.

Warren Construction Company West Adams Fourth Third

Greek Institutes Suit For 3 Dollars In Village Court

Peter Kulos a Greek sues Soul Sklere in Justice of the Peace Village court to recover 3 dollars alleged due. The matter is presented as a civil claim between two Greek nationals.

Peter Kulos Soul Sklere Justice of the Peace

King Comes to Scene as Naples Eruptions Kill Many

King arrives to direct rescue efforts near Naples where eruptions and tidal waves are said to have caused about four hundred deaths. Rescue work slows amid fears of cholera spreading through the affected area.

Naples

Devastation in Naples as Death Toll Surges

Neapolitan officials report the death list may exceed 400 as cholera spreads and homes are lost to volcanic disturbances near Naples and the Salerno gulf. King Victor Emmanuel and Pope Pius IX coordinate relief while locals fear rescue work amid pestilence and homelessness. A separate San Francisco Grand Jury case widens as subpoenas target labor figures in the Times dynamiting probe.

Naples Gulf of Salerno Victor Pope Pius Rome San Francisco Los Angeles Earl Rogers Los Angeles Times Rogers Grand Jury

County Debt Cleared and Bridge Building Under Henry

Total indebtedness on September 30, 1910 was 14024.11 dollars. Since the last statement taxes paid will cover prior warrants and a call is expected around October 27, 1910, leaving the county debt free. Under J. C. Henry's administration thirteen steel bridges were erected in Union County, up from one before. About four miles of macadam road were completed, the first in Walton County.

J. C. Henry Union County Henry Vaton County

Trouble in New Jersey as strike violence erupts

In Jersey City a 24 hour riot tied to a wagon helpers strike for five dollars a day led the United States Express company to ask Governor Fort to call out the militia. Pistol shots and stones were used but no union drivers were harmed. the governor refused to deploy troops.

Jersey City United States Express Company Fort

Papke Defeats Australian Champion in Sixth Round

Billy Papke knocked out Eddie Williat the Australian middleweight champion in the sixth round at Rushworth Bay, Sydney, around 10 oclock. Williat fought before a crowd as Papke earned the victory in Australia.

Keocks Sydney Billy Papke Eddie Williat Rushnott Bay

Enterprise Brothers Visit Foley Bar Last Night

Enterprise attorney John Boyd and his brother Daniel Boyd from The Dalles were in the city last night staying at the Foley bar.

Enterprise John Boyd The Dalles Daniel Boyd Foley

French Entries Refused as 70 Nation Meet Opens at Belmont

Belmont Park reports no flight today unless a large crowd attends as 70 nation meet begins. French entrant M Gasnier of the Aero club of France protests over a course laid over houses, while Chairman McCoy refuses to alter it. The event proceeds with or without the coup internationale participants.

Belmont Park M. Gasnier Aero Club of France McCoy Rheims Curtiss

Maine Charities Conference Opens in Portland

In Portland Maine the Maine State Conference of Charities and Corrections opened with Mayor Strout delivering a welcome and William DeWitt Hyde of Bowdoin College giving a response. Humanitarian and religious workers from various creeds attend as juvenile courts and treatment of young offenders are on the agenda for this evening. Bernard Flexner of Louisville will speak, and daily sessions continue through the week.

Portland Strout William DeWitt Hyde Bowdoin College Maine State Conference of Charities and Corrections Humanitarien and Religious Workers All Creeds Bernard Flexner Louisville

Butter Makers Meet In National Convention In Chicago

Representatives of the butter manufacturing industry gather for the annual convention of the National Creamery Butter Maker's Association in Chicago. The three day sessions include visits to the National Dairy show and the Central Supply Association also opens its convention.

Chicago National Creamery Butter Maker's Association Central Supply Association

Grain Trade Growing Across Portland Markets

Vessels loading for the Orient this month carry large cargoes of wheat and flour, and exports may equal or exceed all past records. A substantial number of ships have also been sent to European ports with wheat shipments this month.

Portland Ore Orient

Rewards Offered for Missing Balloon Crew Death in Ontario

A general opinion grows that the missing balloon crew met death in the Ontario forests. Investigators say weather and rough terrain complicate search efforts as officials offer rewards for information leading to the capsule crash site and crew identity.

Crew Ontario

Balloon America II Missing Amid Cold Canada Search

Officials in Quebec and Toronto report definite sighting of the balloon America II in the St Johns Lake district. A thousand dollar reward is offered for information on its whereabouts, with more rewards expected. R. H. Johnstone believes Hawley and crewmates may be alive. others doubt it as terrain is barren and frigid. Searchers have found no crews yet.

New York R. H. Johnstone Hawley Canada Toronto Lake Superior Rock Geological Survey

Morning Post Dirigible Flies English Channel Again

The dirigible Morning Post crossed from Moissons, France to Alderspot, England today in five hours, marking the second ever crossing of the English Channel by a dirigible balloon.

English Channel London Moissons France Alderspot England Morning Post

Portland Land Office Receiver Visits Town

J. C. Ardrey former postmaster and prominent Portland politician and now receiver of the United States Land Office at Portland is in town visiting friends. His wife has been visiting Mrs. C. T. Bacon and others for a week and the couple will stay over tomorrow. Ardrey was named a land office receiver about a year ago and remains aware of political developments.

J. C. Ardrey United States Land Office Portland C. T. Bacon Ardrey Portland Land Office the Times

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Ghambee Tobogean I LE Grande Homestead Brisco B. F. Wison B. F. Wilson New Jersey Papke Gale Hinder Belmont MEET E Maine Charities Conference Quebec St Johns Lake District LA Qrande
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