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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1908

Page

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Open warfare predicted in Oregon Republican factions

Portland April 20. Open warfare between Fulton and Bourne factions within the Oregon Republican Party is predicted after a state committee meeting. Fulton backers, Taft adherents, expect to block Bourne from heading the state delegation to Chicago. George E. Chamberlain may receive Fulton support in the Senate race as Bourne loses grip on the party.

Fulton Oregon State Republican Central Committee Honey Sen. Fulton Chicago Bourne Portland Republican Party United States C. W. Fulton Jonathan Bourne Portland Journal Republi Journal Taft Oregon Senate Chamberlain George E. Chamberlain State Central Committee Roosevelt W. M. Cake Maine

Death Toll Rising After Southern Tornadoes

New Orleans reports a near complete death tally from tornado districts with 602 killed and 2298 injured across the southern outbreak. The count reflects widespread destruction and ongoing disaster assessment.

New Orleans South

Atlantic Fleet Sets Sail for Monterey Bay Parade

The Atlantic fleet left Santa Barbara harbor this morning in a four mile long line headed for Monterey. Admiral Thomas shifted the departure to an earlier time to give San Luis Obispo residents a chance to view the ships.

Santa Barbara Bay Monterey San Luis Santa Barbara Thomas San Laita Obiapo Joan Meow Feente

Band Boys In Broken Spirit Struggles Post Local Setback

The La Grande band reports a canceled second benefit night due to poor attendance and low ticket sales. organizers thank supporters and note financial strain will hinder new uniforms and instructor pay, with long-term impact on performances and repairs.

Thin City la Grande Uckets City Steels Theatergoera Atreety J

Hughes Seeks Exit From Presidential Bid and Governor Run

Rumors in New York and Washington claim Governor Hughes will withdraw from the presidential race and seek renomination as New York governor. The reported motive centers on forcing reform measures, seen as the main cause for withdrawal.

Hughes New York BE. Hughes Washington

Circus Men in Trouble at Grants Pass Riot

A Grants Pass report says a free-for-all between Norris & Rowe circus staff and locals left six injured. A tent was torn down before deputies arrived, after a vulgar remark about a couple. Clots of fence, rocks, and bricks flew during the brawl. Hearst League Invades Disle in Birmingham.

Portland Ore Grants Pass Norris & Rowe Circus

iMate and Purposes Set Forth and Frisco Fight Tonight

The piece argues for independent polling action uniting wage earners producers and business leaders as the backbone of the nation, noting they have no voice in laws. Also reports Brooklyn Sammy Sullivan vs Abe Attell boxing weigh-in at noon with a 6 pm bout weigh-in.

iMate

Chicago Editor Dies in Morning Illness

The editor of the Chicago Inter Ocean, GBevedale Bickford, died this morning in Chicago from appendicitis.

Chicago Bickford Gbevedale

Ford trial nears end as defense seeks dismissal on jeopardy claim

In San Francisco the Ford bribery case and Ruef bribery in the Parkside matter progressed with both sides resting. Defense motions argued dismissal on jeopardy grounds as first witnesses testified on alleged bribery of supervisors. Maine GOP convention plans to pick state delegates amid Taft vs uninstructed factions.

Army San Francisco Cnsow General Win Moore Ford John Rehan Board of Supervisom Abraham Ruef Parkside Jennings Phillips Behan Bious

Japanese training ship Matsushima sinks with heavy losses

report from Admiral Moshi amisu says the Matsushima sank off Pesiaderos inland after a magazine explosion. about 200 men feared dead or missing including cadets and the sons of Field Marshal Oyama and Chinda. survivors total 41 cadets rescued by cruisers Hadhadate and I kuphima, captain and others among the dead. assist delayed. telegram sent to Tokyo and Washington expressing sorrow.

Tokio Moshiamisu Matshuahima Pesiaderos Oyama Chinda Haine Estane Hadhadate Ikuphima Matsushima Yalu Kmtsu Nave Navy Newberry

Blight Hits Valley Wheat Grower’s Field

John Priswell, a prominent Valley grower, loses a crop after a blight strikes his two foot tall wheat. His plot will be resown as town officials assess the damage and advise next steps.

John Priswell Felewell

Cleveland's Nephew Released After Bridge Case

Toledo April 20 Williams Cleveland, nephew of the dent, was freed from the cat Jail after serving a fr dage sentence for uestionable bridge charges. He paid a $600 fine.

Cleveland Toledo Williams- Cleveland Cat

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