26 Aug 1908
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
1
Rumors of delays to the 1912 Tokyo World's Exposition grow amid public anger at President Kaneko over lavish public spending. officials deny postponement while financial strain and dramatic criticism mount. Baseball scores and theater notes follow.
In Tacoma on Aug 36 through Sept, W C Albee said the strike by section men is virtually over after a cross railroad agreement. The Northern Pacific Great Northern Union Pacific Southern Pacific and O R and N roads will pay section men $1.25 per day, preventing shifts.
Vigilantes guard Quincy in Plamas County California as ruffians terrorize residents. The fire apparatus was tampered with last night and several incendiary attempts have been reported. Businessmen have received threats via unsigned letters indicating serious trouble ahead.
Reports from the central Carolinas describe heavy rains for 48 hours with wide floods. The Broad River breaches its banks at Alton, Camden reports river overflows, and 40 miles of track washed out between Spartanburg and Piedmont. Bridges collapse and telegraph lines fall silent as crops are ruined and power cuts occur. Local towns face darkness and widespread property loss. Death toll rumors rise though exact figures vary. The Southern Railway notes severe line disruptions from Columbia to Asheville and Greenville.
Augusta Georgia suffers massive flooding after canal locks seven miles away give way. Two feet of water cover streets and the telephone exchange building sits five feet deep as transportation stops and power cuts halt life. Reports say 45 killed as waters surge through the city.
The Slouckland Head at Cove reports a market for dried cherries as a new by product of the cherry trade. Drying cherries in a modern dryer proves successful in other regions and promises large enterprise potential. Monery Stackland plans to produce five tons of dried cherries, signaling a growing industry shifted toward Pacific markets.
An ordinance approved a series of sidewalks to connect the George Palmur Lumber mill with the railroad crossing at Second Street. The routes run along the west side of Sedona to Lake Avenue and from the south side of Lake Avenue to Marion Avenue, providing safe access for employees.
August 26 Bovton reports a board of inquiry findings on 100 Mormon converts who arrived aboard the Republic. Twelve are deported, twenty-three held for further examination, and the rest allowed to stay. Elders vow to appeal to President Roosevelt as two young girls are among those ordered deported.
In St. Petersburg on August 28 Count Leo Tolstoy, the famed philosopher, was reported critically ill and near death, prompting international concern and rapid hospital attention for the Russian literary figure.
The Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto set to open Saturday with grounds spanning nearly 300 acres and 39 acres of exhibition buildings. Funding on the grounds amounts to 21,500,000 with a tire proof stand at 16,400 capacity and eight thousand animals expected on view, plus international cat and dog shows alongside livestock exhibits.
Taft plans a three day campaign start Friday with a Cincinnati headquarters to open around September 1. Bryan visits his birthplace at Salem and hosts a luncheon after a depot welcome with old neighbors and a brief address to local Democrats.
The Atlantic fleet under Admiral arranges departure from Sydney to Melbourne tomorrow morning. Sailors prepare the draw work and scrubbing while visitors are barred. A demonstration is planned for departure and shore leave is generously approved as Fleet expects to reach Melbourne on Sunday with no formal ceremony until Monday. Coaling will occur at Albany in St Georgy Bay Went Australia.
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