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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1909

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Spanish Troops Hit By Mass Moor Assault At Melilla

Lisbon reports fifteen thousand Moors attacking Spanish troops trapped near Melilla as the rebellion spreads across Morocco. Refugee accounts warn the Melilla garrisons face doom while Barcelona resumes regular service carrying wounded refugees from the revolt and authorities brace for more unrest.

Lisbon Portugal Melilla Morrocco Barcelonia Biarritz Barcelona Catalona

Don Carlos Faction in Spain Faces Exile and Rebellion

CERBER France August 3 Troops sent from Barcelona to destroy mountain refugees were repulsed with heavy losses, raising alarm over Don Carlos supporters led by Don Jamos. Loyalists hold Barcelona as Don Alfonso's fate may spark a republic. Don Jamos a possible field leader.

Barcelona Don Carlos Cerber France Spain Don Jamos Alphonso

Johnsons Lawsuit Ends Fight Negotiations

New York August 3 J J Jeffries announced he would sail for Europe next Thursday despite Johnson demanding he stay in America to attend to fight matters. Johnson posted a 5000 forfeit in Chicago yesterday with the condition that Jeffries remain in the United States. Jeffries said he arranged the European trip and that Sam Berger would stay to meet Johnsons representative.

New York J. J. Jeffries Europe Johnson America Chicago Jeffries Sam Berger

City Council Sees City Safekeeping Blocked

Aug 3 Ellensburg reports efforts to open the city safe containing important documents failed as the combination would not work. Municipal business halted and the payroll bills remain locked, preventing council from transacting monthly affairs.

Ellensburg

Armed camp followers discharged to avert bloodshed in Dulles court

In Dulles on August 3 armed camp followers were removed and then released on bonds to keep the peace. Two named figures and porters promised to lay down arms following authorities actions that averted a possible bloodshed.

Dulles

Man 75 Fails in Secret Flight Attempt in Seattle

After ten years of work Thom as Levi aged 75 is crushed by disappointment as his aeroplane fails to ascend in front of neighbors. Levi mortgaged his home to build the craft hoping to fly without conventional motorized aid.

Seattle Thomas Levi Levi Aviate

Icy La Crosse wreck spares J C Gulling amid horror

Eyewitness J C Gulling of this city returns from Spokane and recalls the La Crosse wreck near Coeur d Alene last Saturday. He rode in a street car that collided with the motor train killing 15 and wounding many. He describes gruesome injuries and a morgue like silence as rescue workers acted quietly.

J.C. Gulling Spokane la Crosse Coeur d'Alene Mr. Gulling Gulling Lakes Guiling Gull'ng Ed Thomas

Elgin Men Hurt in Wreck Report

Brief note mentions Elgin men injured in a wreck with limited details available.

Elgin

Miss Roberts to Marry Leading Man After Arrival

Florence Roberts the actress heads toward Peekskill New York today with Thurlow Bergen her leading man who will become her husband upon arrival. Roberts is the widow of Lewis Torrison famed as Mespherpheles in Faust. Bergen was divorced last summer with Roberts named as corespondent.

Mesphistopheles San Francisco Florence Roberts Peekskill, Ny Thurlow Bergen Lewis Torrison Bergen Miss Roberts

Senate Sets Bailey Vote on Tariff Conferees Report

Washington August 3 The senate this afternoon agreed on Senator Bailey Montana vote on tariff conferees and will report at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon.

Washington Senate Bailey Montana

Hill Monument Unveiled on Minnesota Day at Exposition

A statue of James J. Hill was unveiled at the Seattle exposition as Minnesota Day featured an international tone due to Hill’s cross border influence. Bitter controversy arose after John A. Johnston failed to arrive in time to give a Swedish Day address, drawing sharp exchanges between Governor Chilberg and fair officials about promises and votes.

Seattle Minnesota James J. Hill John A. Johnston Seatle J. E. Chilberg Johnston Childberg

Sanity Hearing Opens for Harry Thaw in New York

Justice Mills opened the sanity examination of Harry Thaw at Matteawan noting the intense scrutiny. Dr. Amos Baker testified on Thaw's confinement and signs of paranoia, with the judge calling the hearing more drastic than prior expert exams.

White Plains Harry Thaw Justice Mills Amos Baker Harry Matteawan Thaw Cre Baker Jerome Mills

Moyer Re-elected President of Western Federation of Miners

Denver August 2 Charles H Moyer was unanimously re elected president of the Western Federation of Miners today C E Mahoney was elected vice president

Denver Charles H. Moyer Western Federation of Miners Today C. E. Mahoney

Record crowd fills American League Park as Detroit meets Boston

Boston hosted Detroit in an American League game drawing thirty five thousand in attendance and turning away many fans.

Boston Detroit

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