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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1910
Page
1
Crippen Case Meat Expert Disputes Testimony
Dr Pepper, meat expert, repudiates earlier testimony in the Crippen case cross examination. He asserts the body found at Crippen's home is human, contradicting earlier claims and risking the collapse of the prosecution if fences are not strengthened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pepper
Crippen
Dr. Crippen
Ippen
Pepper
Scepect Arrested Near Meacham Sawmill Town
A man named Peterson, son of Meacham, was arrested in La Grande last night by McLaughlin and held pending Pendleton sheriff arrival. The Pendleton East Creek report adds that Hubbard, Meacham sawmill employee, has a severe scalp wound from a revolver bullet, while Maxwell, a Meacham woodworker, is involved in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
la Grande
McLaughlin
Pendleton East Creos
Hubbard
Maxwell
Meacham shooting case heads to grand jury
A shooting at a Meacham area saloon leaves a man wounded and in jail. Disputed accounts from J Peterson Maxwell Hubbard and others, with the district attorney presenting the case to the grand jury to determine the next action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chopper
Meacham
Grand Jary
J. Peterson
la Grande
Maxwell
Hubbard
Mahara
Eastern Star Social Aims for Large Turnout Tonight
The ladies of the Eastern Star plan a large meeting this evening after summer vacation. A big attendance is desired as several important matters will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Examination for Rangers at Wallowa Oct 24 25
An examination for Forest Ranger is announced to be held at the Forest Office in Wallowa on October 24 and 25. Information and application blanks may be secured from the Civil Service Commission in Washington DC or from the district secretary in Seattle Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallowa
Forest Office
Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Seattle
Washington
Sugar grafter sentenced in sugar weight fraud case
Federal Judge Martin sentenced Ernest W. Gerbach former Williamsburg refinery superintendent for the American Sugar refining company to two years in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta and fined him $5000 for involvement in sugar weight frauds. He will appeal the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Martin
Ernest W. Gerbach
Williamsburg
American Sugar Refining Company
Atlanta
Gov Carroll Faces Criminal Libel Charge in Iowa
Iowa Governor B F Carroll stands as defendant in a criminal libel case brought by ex-board of control head Cownie. Polk County grand jury indicted him after alleged improper state contracts and a tubercular cattle shipment. Moses Cohen named defense lawyer. Thomas Guthrie leads prosecution. Judge James A Howe to preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smothesta
Iowa
Gov. B. F. Car
Board of Control
Carroll
Ina Des Moines
Gov. Carroll
Moses Cohen
Poindexter Surge in Washington Insurgent Primary Wins
Seattle reports show Milea Poindexter winning the senatorial endorsement over Judge Burke by about 10,000 votes, carrying King Pierce and Spokane counties and most eastern Washington. In Congress, Revelle leads in the first district. Warburian tops McCredie in the second. LaFollette leads in the third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Washington
Milea Poindexter
Judge Burke
Poindexter
King County
Burke
Pierce
Ashton
Spokane County
Darelon
Jefferson
Humphry
Thos. Revelle
Revelle
Warburian
McCredie
William LaFollette
LaFoillette
Wisconsin
Congress
Spokane
Townsend Whiskey Case Ends in Acquittal for Victor Townsend
Jurors in Palmer Junction faced a bootlegging case against Victor H. Townsend. The circuit court trial ended with an acquittal on the whiskey charge after a report claimed jurors consumed a bottle of whiskey alleged as evidence, an item later found empty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor HE. Townsend
Palmer Junction
Townsend
Miners Affected By Dugger Mine Explosion In Sullivan County
In Linton Indiana on September 14 an explosion in a Dugger coal mine killed one worker fatally injured another and seriously hurt ten as over 200 miners were in the shafts. Initial fears of entombment faded as some tunnels were unaffected by gas. Families gathered at the open tunnel amid distressing scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugger
Sullivan County
Cherry Mine
Charleroi Hall Collapse Kills Several in Belgium
In Charleroi Belgium a major exposition hall collapsed today killing several people and injuring more than twenty others who were rushed to local hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleroi
Belgium
Cosmopolitan crowd floods Mexico City as revolutionary tension grows
Grandees of Spanish lineage, Mexicans, and travelers gather in Mexico City as hotels overflow and bands blare. The city brims with a festive welcome yet the voice of discontent and the threat of revolution loom beneath the patriotic roar and crowded streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
Indiana
Diaz
Ninth anniversary of William McKinley observed in Canton
Canton Ohio marked the ninth anniversary of President William McKinley’s death with a quiet observance. A wreath of carnations and other flowers was laid on the McKinley mausoleum by order of George B. Cortelyou, who served as his private secretary and continues the tribute annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
William McKinley
McKinley
George B. Cortelyou
Cannery Fire Destroys Plant on Prince Wales Island
A large fire in Kansaan Alaska on September 14 burned down a cannery owned by a German company from Seattle. The loss totals 160000 dollars and the entire pack of the season was destroyed. The cannery, located on the nest side of Prince Wales Island, will be rebuilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansaan
Alaska
Seattle
Prince Wales Island
Cannon Confident for Danville Primary Endorsement
In Danville Illinois on September 14 Uncle Joe Cannon radiates confidence about securing the Republican presidential endorsement in the district. His rival Reverend Henry Downs campaigns on an anti saloon platform while expectations favor Cannon and public interest remains low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Downs
Cannon
Rumor Gives Kellogg Possible Supreme Court Pick
In New York on September 14 rumors spread that Frank Kellogg of Minnesota, famed for anti trust actions, is slated for the Supreme Court. The source is unknown but many believe the rumor credible given Kellogg’s prominent Government roles in trust busting and the Standard Oil dissolution case before the high court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Frank Kellogg
Minneapo
Convention in turmoil as Chicago? Hartford primary dispute
Connecticut convention descended into chaos when tellers announced two more ballots than delegates in the contest for governor between Charles Goodwin and Everett Lake. The vote miscount sparked near riot conditions as tellers fought and delegates surged, requiring restraint to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
Tellera
Charles Goodwin
Everett Lake
Wealthy Women Smuggling Cases Prompt Scornful Critique
New York reports Collector Loeb denounces smuggling by wealthy women as criminal and corrupt, urging equal enforcement. He cites smugglers evading fines and mocks fashion imports, while cases proceed including Mrs Mayne McKenna of Chicago with jewelry and gowns seized. bail set at 5000 dollars pending hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Loeb
Sam
Mr. Loeb
George
Europe
Arell
Mayne McKenna
Chicago
Mauretania
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Danville, Ill
Uncle Joe Cannon
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Standard Oil
Supreme Court
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