Roosevelt debate amid vast crowd in Budapest
Colonel Roosevelt was carried 40 feet by the crush at the Budapest railroad station as police chief suffered a broken leg. He met Archduke Joseph and Hedervary, visited parliament, and rebuked reactionaries in a speech to the Hungarian Parliament. He spoke on justice tempered with kindness and progress.
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Budapeste
Col. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Duke Joseph
Hedervary
Francis Kossuth
Kossouth
America
feud leaves four dead in Lyon Georgia clash
In Lyon Georgia on April 18 a street feud between the Collins and Lewis families left two dead and two dying. A. S. Collings and his son were killed while Marion Lewis and another family member were fatally shot. a fourth person is seriously wounded.
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Lyon
Georgia
Collins
Lewis
A. S. Collings and Son
Marion Lewis
Taft Declared Handsomest Man by Sculptor Atkins
New York reports sculptor Robert I Atkins just finished a bust of President Taft. Atkins says Taft’s features have a classical tone that could captivate ancient admirers when carved in marble.
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New York
Pres. Taft
Robert I. Atkin
Atkins
War between Peru and Ecuador likely averted
Valparaiso April 18 reports diplomatic circles believe the dispute between Peru and Ecuador can be settled peacefully. The article says war seems almost certain but now appears unlikely, with efforts to resolve differences through negotiation.
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Valpariso
Para
Equador
Evening Statesman suspends to merge with Morning Union
The Evening Statesman of Walla Walla, a Democratic paper founded in 1861, suspends publication and merges with the Morning Union, a Republican paper, in Nevada City California. Reports claim a Downieville strike yielded about $70,000 in gold from free inking ore, described as a rich find for the region.
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Evening Statesman
Walla Walla
State of Washington
Morning Union
Nevada City
Calif
Downieville
California
Atlantic liner Meinehahn endangered by fog at Bishop's Rock
The Atlantic liner Meinehahn went ashore near Bishop's Rock and faces sinking if fog does not lift. Four passengers were rescued after lifeboats capsized in heavy seas and are safe on Bryher Island.
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London
Meinehahn
Bishop's Rock
Bryher Island
Aldrich Will Not Seek Reelection
Providence April 18 General Brayton announced that Senator Aldrich will retire at the end of his term due to ill health. The move signals a major Senate reorganization with insurgents favored to gain influence while Regulars fear a loss of control over the Senate machine.
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Providence
R. I
Brayton
Aldrich
Senate
Old Guard
Observer Seeks Patience While Office Reorganizes
The Observer announces new management requests patience from La Grande and vicinity as staff is reorganized and the office is put in order to deliver a modern newspaper in every sense.
Utah Hotel in Salt Lake City Blown Up by Dynamite
A dynamite blast damaged the 18 story Utah Hotel under construction at Main and South Temple in Salt Lake City. The blast sent steel beams into the street, caused injuries and panic among bystanders, and shattered windows. Labour disputes and open shop tensions were cited as possible motives amid prior attempts to wreck the project.
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Utah Hotel
Salt Lake
J. Z. Price
May Park
L. D. B. Church
Main
South Temple
Real Estate Investors Scout O'Connor Tract for City Boom
Northwest real estate firms from Seattle Tacoma and Yakima visit to study the O Connor tract as a potential site for subdivision additions. If sales proceed it will spur a housing boom meeting the demand for modern unfurnished cottages with activity from La Grande all winter.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Yakima
Northwest
O'Connor
Insurgent Movement Forms at DAR Session
Washington April 18. An insurgent movement similar to the Cannon revolt opens at the Daughters of the American Revolution session. They accuse the president Mrs Scott of naming all committees from personal followers and seek rules changes to curb the chair's power. Mrs Scott remains calm and says there will be no trouble, but signs point to friction ahead.
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Cannon
Daughters of the American Revolution
Scott
Fast Mill Tonight Draws Boxing Fans In Seattle
Tonight at 8 45 boxing fans may see a 20 round bout with Hol Kirby of Seattle facing Wm Burke of Boston in the Steward arena. Main event follows around 9 with Rose and Flannery in four rounds. Grant Lincoln pool room lists seating as best seats are taken.
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Hol, Kirby
Seattle
Wm. Burke
Boston
Rose
Flannery
Grant Lincoln
Promoter Jack O'Brien to be Third Man in Ring Tonight
Promoter Jack O'Brien appears in the evening card as the third man in the ring. His role is to introduce bouts and boost the event’s pace.
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Jack O'Brien
Trouble in Taft Household Drives Secretary Search
Miss Mary Spiers, secretary to Mrs Taft, returns to duty in a government department. The White House strips of a secretary as the Taft household experiences disagreement over the choice. Spiers noted for wide social knowledge and general ability.
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Washington
Mary Spiers
Mra
Taft
White House
Three Prisoners Released From Nampa Store Theft Case
Five men were arrested for alleged theft from F. D. Houiston's store. Two men were released and are now in the Silem prison, while the remaining three cases have not been tried and the case is dropped.
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Nampa
Riots in Chang She Reported Ceased but Fears Persist
London April 18 Advices from the British foreign office say rioting at Chang She has ceased though indicators suggest the lull may be temporary. Further troop movements near the site are feared and newspapers warn of possible future outbreaks.
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London
Chang She
Bdvfee
Start Up River Mines Near Grande Ronde
A Carson Mining and Power Company plan begins with six workers to start next day at the Grande Ronde river site. A crusher is being shipped from North Powder and other machinery is in place. Within 15 days a large crew will work in Union county at least one mile inland, backed by money and confidence in the Carson mines.
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Grande Ronde
al Stephens
Carson Ming and Power Company
Hugh Crusher
North Powder
Union County
Money
Snorey
Carson
Referee Fares Well In Fair Line Call
Line by line appraisal notes good and fair work from the referee. Other preliminaries are being arranged for.
Arctic explorer Dr Cook living with wife in Chile
Trenton April 18 Dr Cook the discredited Arctic explorer said to be living at Chilascoles with his wife after returning from a South American tour. He showed low spirits and refused to discuss charges against him as former state comptroller Hancock gave the report.
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Trenton
N.J
Hancock
South America
Cook
Chilascoles
Directors Expand At Grandeheads Reservoir Company
New faces Carr Donald McDonald and Wm Church join the enlarged board after Saturdays annual stockholders meeting. Officers to be elected Saturday as directors meet again to set policies and plan a campaign for subscriptions.
New Directorates Formed and Water Rights Plan Outlined
Stockholders met last Saturday to elect a new nine member board including F. J. Holmes J. D. Mc Kennon F. L. Meyers W. J. Church and others. A meeting next Saturday will set policy and complete subscription efforts for water rights with the secretary's report to be printed for directors.
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Duncan McDonald
Orr
Church
F. J. Holmes
J.D. McKennon
F. L. Meyers
W. J. Church
Walter Pierce
F. S Brantwell
Gee, Stoddard
Wm. Miller
J. J. Carr
W. T H. Bohnenkamp
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la Grande
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Kirby
USA
Chang Sha
Explorer
Urday's. Annual Meeting OF Stockholders
Grandeheads
Fom Piney
Sieca Ven
Ccutey
Caateeey
Sus
Old Reservoir Co
City of la Grande
City of Wallowa
W. H. Bohnenkamp Co
McMillan
Hy Briggs
W. T. Darley
Esrvica
Newlin Drug Co
LA Grande, OR
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