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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1910
Page
1
Independence Korea is reported as annexed to Japan and named Cho Sen without Korean consent. Mistrust grows in Seoul with rumors of discontent as Japanese authorities suppress potential revolts while treaties are temporarily recognized to placate Western powers.
Louisa Jane Cochran widow of Samuel Cochran died at 8 40 am after a period of illness. Born December 28 1845 near Agency Iowa she married in 1866 and moved to Union County Oregon in 1872. She leaves husband three children a sister and two brothers. Funeral services set for Wednesday with a family home service at 10 am and a cemetery service at Summerville at 1 pm.
A drizzle and lack of wind curb western Oregon fires with control likely within a day. Rain and calmer conditions reduce threats around Mt Hood and St Joe, with crews patrolling in Spokane and Dayton fires now under control. Five missing, 45 firefighters burned. all the deceased were temporary government workers.
Tokio extra edition fronts a harsh stance on Korea as a fulfilled nation, while Japan vows to crush revolts and aid financially. Viscount Terauchi arrives in Seoul in July to suppress presses and censor cables, masking moves toward government takeover.
In an Aug 29 speech Roosevelt urged rapid development of power sites and natural resources, leasing coal lands and ensuring future generations inherit greater assets. He backed state and federal action, national control of major water power, and policies favoring settlers while guarding public rights. A 25-gun salute marked his Denver visit with speeches to the press club and livestock groups.
Fire destroyed the Salt Palace and pavilion in Salt Lake City in an incendiary blaze. The city fire department battled the flames for ten hours before control. The bicycle track used for a race meet benefit was damaged and a temporary track is being built for tomorrow's contest by riders and carpenters.
East Lincoln is cut off in Lincoln Nebraska as En tree creek surges eight inches overnight. Streets are submerged and homes flooded forcing residents to flee. At noon today no fatalities have been reported though fears persist.
The Fair directors and the entertainment committee will hold a 6:20 dinner meeting tomorrow evening. All committee members are requested to attend as important matters may be settled during the meal.
A discussion notes that powerful corporations push for state takeover of water power, arguing national capital flows across states. It critiques outside ownership influencing local development in states like Colorado and across the West as rich men from New York and Ohio seek control of water power sites.
The piece notes President Taft preparing a brief legislative program to pass major measures between December 5 and March 4 and seeks harmony between insurgents and regulars. It also reports Kansas Republicans at tomorrow's convention likely to favor a conservative progressive platform with tariff revision and support for Bristow Madison and Murdock among insurgent nominees.
The Ritter photograph studio today received a handsome new chair. It is specially designed and finely carved. The massive piece of furniture sits as a centerpiece and is described as the kind found only in high grade galleries.
One hundred percheona clydes and shires will be sold at public auction Tuesday September 27 at Enterprise. Owners K. A. Anderson and George Wagner anticipate a big sale with many local horsemen to participate.
Stuart Ingel, a University of Wisconsin student and Palmer Mill employee, left last evening for Los Angeles where he will remain indefinitely.
A note states that Dr Crippen planned one death by his own hand and did not expect arrest. The document describes the scheme as gruesome and notes the plan miscarried, according to the report.
Inspector Dew testified Crippen planned to kill himself before his capture at Father Point. A note to Leneve stated he could not endure the horror, that his money had run out, and that he hoped for forgiveness. Crippen charged with murder and remanded. plea set for September 6.
Circuit Court adjourned with a grand jury retained to deliberate tomorrow. Pending liquor cases and indictments set for September 12 due to the bereaved attorney and jury arrival delays. Foreman Townley arrives late. jurors to sit until all inquisition is finished. Possible true bills and a jury packing probe involving Adolph Newslin and W A Worstell and Frank B Gray.
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