Do Battle from Clouds with Arotp Aerial Contests
Aerial contests will be carried out tomorrow with airplanes as P. Strang participates in the event. Spectators are invited to watch the cloud battle.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1910
Page
1
Harvard Boston Aviation Meet to Test Airship Bombing on Warships
Experts anticipate the Harvard Boston aviation meet will stage bomb dropping on a battleship mock deck. A dozen airmen will drop ten non explosive bombs daily to gauge accuracy and potential naval impact. The event draws military officials from the United States army navy and international attaches to witness projected battlefield effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston, Sey 2
Harvard-Boston
United States Army
Navy Department
National Guard
Harvard
Clifford B. Harmon
Counterfeit Warship Guns Dropping Bombs by Aviators
Harmon designed a metal tube gun to hold six bombs with a lever to drop one at a time. Tomorrow’s aviators may drop bombs by hand or with any mechanical arrangement they choose during the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon
Fighting Hoke Smith Returns to Georgia Governing Role
Atlanta notes the resurfacing of Hoke Smith, former governor and long-time radical Democratic figure, as he makes a political comeback amid Georgia primaries. The piece contrasts Smith’s progressive stance with Joseph M. Brown’s conservative wing, recalling Smith’s earlier terms and his 50th anniversary celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoke
Smith
Georgia
Hoke Smith
Reno
Newton
Atlanta Journal
Cleveland
Interior
Joseph M. Brown
State Railroad ,Commission
Democratic Party
Change on Canadian Pacific Soo Spokane train de luxe
The Observer reports that effective August 21 the eastbound Soo Spokane Portalnd train de luxe departs at 2:00 p.m. This new hour is praised as a business day saver allowing Inland Empire travellers to reach Spokane in time for morning or noon connections and continue east without delay. The train’s equipment remains electric lighted cars sleepers and dining service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific
George A. Walton
Canadian Pacific Railway
Spokane
Inland Empire
Judge Dimick Discusses Roads in Eastern Oregon
Judge Grant Bi Dimick of Oregon City spoke to Grande Ronde Valley voters and will visit Eastern Oregon for several days. He is a prominent county official and a longtime advocate for better roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Bi Dimick
Oregon City
Grande Ronde Valley
Oregon Country
Unclear fragment notes clashes with police on east side
Fragmentary report describes mistreatment by police and a tense scene on the east side after yesterday's incidents. Strong local detail about the Bee Hive area noted, but specifics are unreadable.
Prisoners Arrested After Demonstration Front of Clubhouse
A group marches in front of an exclusive club house and is arrested. They are placed in small cells where many faint from lack of air. The incident follows a tense confrontation as authorities promise further action.
Striking Garment Workers Face Broad Escalation
New York reports a planned general strike involving 300000 suit and cloak makers and 1200 evicted families after Civilities at the knickerbocker club incident. Secretary Lavender warns of mass action, with 500 shops closed and 1500 crippled as unions denounce police brutality and evictions. Meanwhile, the steamer Watson struck a reef near Cape Flattery. 92 passengers were rescued and await transport on the Buckman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Great East Side
Knickerbocker Club
Lavender
New York Council of United Garment Workers
Seattle
Watson
Waddah Island
Straits of Juan de Fuca
Cape Flattery
Old Mason to Marry in San Francisco
William Moses aged 83 the oldest Mason in California will wed Margaret Robertson tonight in a ceremony attended by most of the city Masons and many friends of the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
William Moses
California
Margaret Roberston
Indictments Reported by Grand Jury Tonight
Sixty three true bills were returned by the grand jury at 7 o clock last night with bootlegger cases forming the bulk of the indictments. Detective Tom Morgan, pivotal in securing many cases earlier, is rumored to be linked to this batch. Morgan was exonerated on a jury packing charge during the same session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Tom Morgan
Roosevelt Has Rough Night Ride In Omaha
Colonel Roosevelt arrived in Omaha after a turbulent night as a crowd at 8 Joseph corralled the train and shouted for him. He later toured the city despite a heavy rainstorm and spoke to an auditorium audience about European impressions of American action and resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Roosevelt
Joseph
Teddy
Bryan
Indictments and exonations in local court
The court discharged Worstell Gray and Morgan as charges were not sufficient for indictment. Dan Phillips was exonerated by a not true bill amid a sheriff’s list controversy. Parker faces murder indictment and service was made. Stiles, arrested for passing bad checks, remains jailed pending action. Grand jury report filed. circuit court to hear cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Worstell
Gray
Newin
Dan Phillips
W. R. Hamilton
Parker
Elgin
Knowles
Stiles
Sterling Stiles
Newport Horse Show Opens Following Labor Day Shift
Newport R I prepares for its annual horse show with top American entries. Grooms trainers rubbers veterinarians and caretakers arrive as the event opens to the public tomorrow lasting through Monday and Tuesday. Judges include William B Carter P S Randolph and Frederick Bull for harness middle hunter and jumper classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. 1
America
Bers
William 2B. Carter
Philadelphia
P. Randolph
Frederick Bull
New York
Park Improvements Ordered by Riverside Park Association
A Riverside Park Association meeting approved immediate permanent improvements funded as possible. Surveyed water course and roadway will be cleared and graded, bridges delayed until dam completion, and the water system extended this fall or spring with many new trees planted. Swings for children may be purchased in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Park Association
Engineer Ilis Trainer on Midland
Bandits and train crew exchanged many shots during the melee aboard the Midland service. No injuries are reported as authorities investigate the incident and passengers are advised to avoid the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilis
Midland
Bandit Hold-Up Ends in Trainfight as Robber Dies
In Colorado Springs a Swede robber is killed during a midnight hold up of the Midland passenger train. Engineer Frank Stewart is shot in the leg but fights back with a rock, killing a bandit. Fireman Bachman also aids as derailed passengers escape. Armed posses seek two accomplices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineer
Colorado Springs
Colorado Midland
Divide
Frank Stewart
Uren
Stewart
Bachman
Rachman
Thursday Ball Games in Portland and California League results
Portland defeated Los Angeles 4 to 1 while San Francisco beat Vernon 8 to 2 Oakland won 1 to 0 and Sacramento earned a 3 to 0 victory in Thursday ball games reported from Portland Oregon and nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland, Or
Portland
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Vernon
Oakland
Sacramento
Eastern colleges start early football drills amid rule changes
With September under way the big eastern universities mobilize for practice to adapt to new rules. Yale Harvard and others begin gatherings in September while Princeton Pennsylvania and Cornell also start soon. Coaches expect a slower season as players adjust. Annapolis reports start Sept 22 with first game Oct 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yale
Harvard
Lakeville
Connecticut
Haughton
Deceanville
Hain
Annapolis
Princeton
Pennsylvania
Cornell
Also Mentioned on This Page
He P
Atlanta
Hoke" Smith
Jos’ Brown
Judge Dimick
Buckman
Nobe
Snohomish
Old Mason
Europe
Ba‘ile Fleet
Panama
Newport Horse Show
Roge
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