Flight Across the APS Under Way
All but one aircraft fear attempting the daring flight over the APS as the mission proceeds.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1910
Page
1
Means Death to a Light Greatest Undertaking in History of Flying Machines
In a perilous challenge from Brig to Milan they attempt a cross Alps flight in a small mono plane. George Chavez faces 67 000 foot Bimplon pass and yawning cliffs as eight aviators seek a 75 mile bee line route once used by Napoleon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brig
Milan
George Chaves
N. Waymaum
Alps
Bimplon
Chavez
New Veterinary Department Formed at Oregon Agricultural College
Dr J F Merel named head of the new veterinary science department at Oregon Agricultural College Corvallis Oregon. He is a Belgium National University graduate with further study in Paris and Chicago and served on official tuberculosis tests for the Chicago board of health. He has headed the Corvallis Veterinary Hospital since January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Merel
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Ore
J. F. Morel
Morel
National University of
Belgium
Government Veterinary College
Paris
France
United States
Chicago Veterinary College
Chicago Board of Health
Senator Lodge Health Forces Campaign Speaking Cancellations
Fear was expressed that Senator Lodge cannot keep remaining campaign speaking engagements due to poor health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
Alling
Boston
Senator Lodge
Cavalieri refuses Chanler offer over prenuptial rights
Mme Cavalieri declines a Chanler family proposal to cancel her prenuptial agreement with her husband. She rejects an annuity of 35000 and a lump sum of 10000, saying she will stand on her rights and accepts nothing if none exist. She denounces the offer as mercenary and notes the accusation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme
Cavalier
Harris
Mme. Cavalieri
Chanler
Local Post Office Awaiting Word On Mail Train Upgrade
La Grande would gain daily westbound mail service between Baker City and Portland though official orders have not been issued. The change could move local mail earlier by a full day improving business and communications for residents and businesses. In New York, Charles Heinze former Sugar Trust secretary was sentenced to eight months a $5000 fine to be served at Blackwell's Island with a stay pending appeal. Heath bond reduced to $15000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Baker City
Portland
Here
Grafter Sentweed
New York
Charles Heinze
The
Sugar Trust
Martin
Blackwell’s Island
Heinze
Taft to Seek Panama Canal Fortifications Budget
President Taft plans to urge Congress in the short session to appropriate funds for fortifying the Panama Canal, seeking two million dollars initially and twenty million more later, amid fears a change in Congress could jeopardize the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Taft
Congress
Panama Canal
Child Confesses to Axe Killings of Father and Brother
In Newkirk Oklahoma on September 19 a frightened 18 year old girl confessed to killing her father and brother with an axe after claiming she and her father were attacked. She later said the beating by her father prompted the deed and that she killed her brother to prevent him from telling. Neighbors found the two dead men as the child lay unconscious. A posse searched for the supposed attacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newkirk
Okla
Alice Shopper
Roosevelt Rushes to Taft for Consultation on New York Issue
New Haven Conn Sept 19 President Taft attends Yale Corporation meeting but holds a secret consultation with Col Roosevelt soon after Roosevelt leaves Oyster Bay by motor boat. They meet over New York politics with possible action at the state convention or Saratoga speech. Roosevelt seeks clarity on his campaign stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Taft
New York
New Haven
Conn
Yale Corporation
Col
Oyster Bay
Saratoga
Townsend Ordered to Close Business or Serve Jail Term
Victor Townsend faces a bootlegging conviction and must quit his Junction street business or pay a 356 dollar fine immediately or serve thirty days in jail. Judge Knowles noted Townsend may appeal and parole is possible if the fine is paid and the business closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
Victor Townsend
Junction
Knowles
Seven of Nine Balloons Remain in National Cross Country Race
Seven of nine balloons that started the national championship race remain in contention after the first day. University City arrived in McKeevert Pennsylvania while India II touched down in Willock Pennsylvania. The Drifter won the free-for-all and landed in Uniontown Virginia as other contestants disappeared after Wheeling West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University City
McKeevert
India II
Willock
Uniontown
Death in Fashionable Chicago District Suspected
Clarence Miller chief clerk of the Chicago Rock Island Pacific railroad was shot to death by a burglar in his home in a wealthy seaside area. The assailant, a masked colored man, fled after a struggle until police arrested William Jones nearby. Miller was prominent and wealthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Clarence Miller
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Fair program omissions noted at event
A report notes the fair lacked an official program and advertising materials. Merchants warn attendees that no formal schedule exists, reflecting gaps in event organization and outreach.
Senatorial Committee to Probe Lorimer Election
Chicago Sept. 19 The senatorial committee to investigate charges of corruption in Lorimer’s United States senate election will convene tomorrow. The panel can subpoena witnesses and compel document production. It is expected Lorimer will be called before the committee. Members are Senators Burrows Gamble Hayburn Bulkley Frazier Paynter and Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lorimer
United States Senate
Burrows
Gamble
Haybourn
Bulkley
Frazier
Paynter
Johnson
Primary Campaign Surges Ahead as Saturday Election Nears
County voters approach a Saturday primary with ballots printed in Union County and distributed by the county clerk. Politicians rush to complete campaigns six days before voting, focusing on legislative and gubernatorial races while Republican county slate remains quiet. Mayor Gaynor’s potential Democratic nomination dominates chatter as Philadelphia politics hint at a hard fought election, with public sympathy boosting his standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Wright
Youk
Qaynor
Ong
Gaynor
United Press
Tila
Ife
Appoints New Professor at Oregon Agricultural College
Dr. E. G. Paterson of Cornell University is appointed by the regents to the chair of bacteriology for the coming year at Oregon Agricultural College. He will succeed Prof. E B Pernot who has resigned. Paterson, a Cornell PhD, hails from Duker City and has served as assistant professor of bacteriology for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell Man
Oregon Agricultural College
E. B. Pernot
Peterson
Duker City
Ore
Cornell
Cholera Cases Rise in Naples Hospitals
Advices from Naples report 150 cholera cases in city hospitals with a death rate of eighty percent. The figures reflect a severe outbreak and high fatality for admitted patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Naples
Sympathy Drives Support for Leaders in New York Rally
A fragmented report notes sympathy for leaders amid a tense political scene in New York. The piece references Admirals, leaders, and calls for discussion of action, reflecting a strong preference to debate the biteation issue in the public arena.
Pendleton Youth Alexander McDonald Dies of Typhoid
Alexander McDonald son of Duncan McDonald died this morning of typhoid fever. Funeral at the family farm at 2 pm tomorrow with interment in Summerville cemetery. Dr Bleakney of Pendleton Academy will preach the sermon. McDonald had been a student intending to enter La Grande high school.
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Duncan McDonald Buc
Pendleton Academy
Doctor Bleakney
McDonald
la Grande
Grim Reaper
Yale Football Training Opens With Forty Five Squad
Lakeville Connecticut September 16 Yale football teams begins training with a squad of forty five players reported today in preparation for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Lakeville
Conn
British Navy Faces Coal Shortage as Miners Strike
Cardiff report says Cambrian colliery miners struck today halting coal for the British Navy. Twelve thousand miners walk out against union orders. federation of mine owners may lock out 220,000 men, risking a major English labor disturbance.
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Cardiff
Wales
Cambrian
Attuck
Brittish Navy
Federation of Mine Owners
England
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