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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1909
Page
1
Reports from Barcelona describe escalating rebel activity and government troops clashing across districts. Officials claim quiet in parts while fire and lawlessness surge elsewhere. about 3,500 killed in Barcelona alone with heavy casualties feared in surrounding Catalonia.
Reports say Spaniards are rioting to save Jost and unrest grows in Madrid where crowds reportedly kissed the King. Rumors of a widespread general strike like Barcelona’s sweep reach news desks as hundreds are arrested and many executions occur in various cities.
Judge J. W. Knowles grants a divorce to Mr. and Mrs. Sigmond Edmounds. The marriage is annulled and custody of a minor child is awarded to Mrs. Edmounds.
Roosevelt attends Masonic lodge installation and Scotch church services while planning a trip to Naivashi where he will lay the cornerstone of the African Inland Mission project. Governor Benson is informed on a proposed federal income tax amendment and may call a special Oregon legislature session for ratification actions.
Spokane reports the extra Spokane Inland train conductor in charge of the crash near Coeur d'Alene is missing. Motorman Campbell is alive but weak and cannot explain the collision. Two injured may die as the coroner investigates the wreck and hospital status improves for Roundhouse Foreman Ed Thomas.
Harry D. Spenser and Kate Curtiss Mesick, both Elgin residents, were quietly married this afternoon by Rev. C. E. Deal in La Grande. The couple is well known in the area.
Elgin planned to depart for Union but learned the squad was not intact there. The lineup featured a new short stop and many believed it was the strongest Elgin had seen, yet fans faced disappointment as the game was abruptly canceled.
Chicago August 2 Negro Johnson posted 5000 dollars as forfeiture for the planned fight with J. J. Jeffries. Jeffries posted a like amount and Johnson will sail to Europe for terms. Johnson will meet Jeffries in New York to set time and place before sailing.
Washington August 2 The House today adopted the conference report on the Philippine tariff bill. The action clears the measure for final passage and marks approval of tariff provisions affecting Philippine trade and revenue.
Joe Kelley buys half interest in the Harry A. Meyers barber shop and will operate the business jointly with Meyers starting today. Kelley, a barber with the Hagan shop for two and a half years, is described as capable and popular in La Grande.
The Alerts of the Island City Sunday school will host another social tomorrow night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bidwell. It is conveniently located for an easy drive from La Grande and all attendees will be welcome.
Mrs. F. 8. Ivanhoe, Union county hostess at Union county day at the A Y P, returned home exhausted after the long duties. Seattle papers praised her untiring efforts which made the event successful as thousands from Portland and Oregon joined in the Oregon day activities.
A train crew near La Grande faced a gunfight as desperados fired bullets close to the train after a hold up attempt. Fireman Walden and Brakeman McShean battled gunmen believed linked to a prior holdup of three hoboes in local yards last Friday night.
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