13 Sep 1910
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1910
Page
1
A seemingly favored candidate named Poind Eater appears to prevail across the county in primaries held this afternoon, with early returns indicating a broad lead over rivals and strong support from local voters.
Washington amid early voting previews a rotary ballot with a key constitutional amendment for women suffrage. Poindexter lead in King County others split with Ashton and Burke. Delaware and Connecticut hold party conclaves while New York primaries test faction cohesion. New Jersey lawmakers weigh Kean and other senatorial hopefuls as party conventions loom.
Widespread forest fires in Watcom county spread after a gale. Crippling wire conditions hinder damage estimates as reports indicate up to thirty houses burned near Custer and Bennett's addition outside Bellingham, with Ferndale Blaine and Lynden affected but later deemed safe. Bridges remain burned hindering courier passage.
Maine returns show Frederick Plaisted elected governor with Democrats likely controlling both state houses and sending a U S senator to Washington. Victory signals possible resubmission of prohibition while Taft offers no comment on the results and prompts campaign shifts to Ohio and New York.
Reports say President Taft may skip renomination in 1912 and a split with Colonel Roosevelt looms. Maine results are viewed as showing lingering tensions, while New York politics heighten concern about an open rift within the party before the Saratoga convention.
Fredericksburg Virginia September 13 High Tent of North America Independent Order of Rechabites convenes its annual gathering in the city with delegates from the order present and in session.
Early Arizona returns show Democrats gaining a strong lead in the constitutional convention to be held October 10. The preliminary tally suggests 42 Democrats and 10 Republicans, with Democrats likely shaping the convention agenda on initiative, referendum and recall.
Maj. Halley K. Ashford, the discoverer of hookworm, travels to Brussels for hygiene and health congresses. He served ten years as a United States army surgeon in Porto Rico where he tracked the disease to its origin and notes 300,000 Porto Rican cases, about one third of the island’s population, with a death rate dropping from forty to about twenty per thousand as disuse declines.
Springfield Alabama on September 12 Professor Arthur Holmes of the University of Pennsylvania will deliver an address tonight before the Disciples of Christ convention.
George Wisenberger, a J. W. White grocery clerk, awoke to a night break in on Fir street about 1 am. He confronted an unknown burglar who, armed with a revolver, fled after the clerk pressed the weapon against the intruder. The thief shattered the plate glass front during escape.
A man fled after smashing through a plate glass window during a robbery attempt. A couple of shots were fired as he ran, and Chief of Police Walden has a strong clue suggesting arrests may follow tonight.
Princess Victoria Louise, daughter of the German Emperor and Empress, marks her eighteenth birthday amid congratulatory messages from European royalty. Rumors link a possible marriage to bolster the throne, while the princess participates in society life and is educated in housewifery.
Bread bakers pie founders cake manufacturers and doughnut moulders from every state attend the opening session of the National Association of Magte Bakers convention in Baltimore Maryland. Topics include the bleached Nour question and pure food issues with a banquet to close. The group has met annually since its 1897 founding to exchange ideas.
Secretary R. O. Marsh of the American legation and the Acting Charge D Affaires in Panama have been recalled by the United States. Minister Thomas Dawson will depart for Panama to address a crisis arising from Panama elections postponed after Marsh said the U S would object to an unfavored president. The move signals a tense Isthmus situation.
Saginaw Michigan, September 13. Nearly all of the state probate judges attend the annual gathering. Judicial and legislative matters will be discussed.
Col. Roosevelt will deliver an address during the Suffolk County Agricultural Fair which opened today in Huntington New York.
Warrants for arrest issued today in Chicago against 18 men linked to the Packers case. Bond and suits filed as prosecutors press charges. Men will appear in court.
Chicago September 12 1920 Million dollar arrest warrants issued for officials of packing houses indicted yesterday by Judge Landis. Ten leading packers face possible penitentiary terms or fines up to 25000. J Ogden Armour among the indicted issues statement. Bonds set at 30000 for ten defendants except Louis Swift and Thomas Conners. Swift plans surrender upon return to America. Conners status unclear. The grand jury may add more names as indictments proceed.
Premium lists for the upcoming county fair have been sent to Union county residents whose names and addresses were learned by Secretary Will Church and assistant Mise Gulling. Merchants and banks also have copies and are distributing them to farmers who visit town to trade.
Knoxville readers report large crowds at the Appalachian Exposition with exhibits near completion. Officials expect the fair to run a month and attract thousands of permanent settlers to this Tennessee region.
Champ Clark, Democratic minority leader, predicted a Democratic sweep in Missouri in November. He spoke at the Democratic state platform convention in Jefferson City and said Republicans would be routed. He cited yesterday's Maine election results as evidence voters reject bribery.
A sharp quake struck San Bernardino California this morning causing residents to rush from houses. The tremor lasted a few seconds and there were reports of damage and injuries. Local authorities urged calm and will survey affected neighborhoods.
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