27 Aug 1908
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
1
Bloodhounds from Spokane join the hunt for two highwaymen who killed Charles Thomet at the Miday hotel near Vancouver. After Thomet opened fire injuring one robber, the gunmen shot him multiple times and fled toward Ferry, Washington. A local banker was among the robbers. no till was touched.
New York theater figure Tony Pastir, a renowned manager since 1859, died after a long illness. Born in 1836, he began on stage as a vaudeville artist at a young age and became a central figure in New York's theater scene.
Detroit officials report an odd charity applicant from Abysinia the crown prince Hendrix Hull Pulawha roo, successor to Menelik, sent by a butcher for help after sending his savings home to aid his wife who is ill.
In Japan the factions at odds with the Exposition program push to abandon the proposed Tokio exposition as conflict intensifies. Talks suggest scrapping the plan if disputes cannot be resolved.
Aug. 27 reports from Tokio and Columbia describe intensifying flood damage and mounting hunger. Officials warn of severe suffering as homes are wrecked and communications collapse. railways and telegraphs are down, aid arriving slowly, with millions in losses and widespread homelessness.
A proposed move would end the old method of running Union County fairs and horse races. Promoters favor a ground arrangement near the city to host an agricultural fair with broader participation and less time. The plan, discussed today, aims to boost attendance and convenience, with further details promised.
Chicago August 27 Democrats release a letter they say originated with Republicans and signed by Fred Upham asking corporations to urge business associates to send checks. The note claims a need for campaign funds and notes it is against the law for corporations to contribute.
The Western Lumbermen warn that new lumper rates from Peels to Atlantic points will force withdrawal of California redwood and Oregon pine from eastern trade. They blame Southern roads for a higher rate and claim the Western roads were forced to accept higher charges after Northern lines refused lower terms.
Hot Springs hotel guests plan a farewell reception for William H. Taft before his departure tomorrow. A loving cup will be presented to Mrs Taft by her son Charles with a speech by Colonel Me Enemy of New York. Tafts spent the summer there then head to Middle Pass for a week.
Aug 27. Mrs Colia Overton, wife of Kate Howard, claimed she learned night to escape arrest on murder charges connected to recent city race rioting and warned every drag queen to sell the Howard woman potion.
John D Porter, who built many miles of Hl roads, says central Oregon will get a railroad in two years regardless of Harriman. He returned from a trip from The Dalles to Prineville via Fort Klamath, making copious notes on the venture and its progress.
Report by the Greater San Francisco Committee and subcommittees outlines a plan for a vast expanded city from Marin to Santa Clara, including two entire counties and a dozen towns. It describes boundaries along Bolinas Bay, the Marin Peninsula, and across the Bay to Half Moon Bay with Berkeley Oakland Alameda Fruitvale Newark and additional communities slated for inclusion.
New Jersey Governor Fort proclaims that noncompliance with Sunday saloon closing laws could trigger an extra legislative session and possible militia deployment. The Bundy incident looms as a campaign issue amid Fort's election context.
Los Angeles August 27 plans are underway for a 900060?0 merger of oil interests to regulate business of all companies in the region. The action aims at consolidating Southern California oil firms under a single framework.
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