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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
8
The county court of Union County Oregon appoints William M McBeth as executor of Duncan McBeth’s last will and testament. Creditors must present their claims with vouchers to the executor or attorney in Elgin within six months. Nov 21-28-5-12-
Washington awaits the first week of congress with two dozen events. Democratic House caucus will pick a new minority leader to replace John Sharp Williams, Champ Clark rumored for the post. Governors conference on national conservation inventory begins Tuesday, plus the country life commission and Southern Commercial Congress. The National Rivers and Harbors Congress meets midweek.
Floodwaters reached their crest on the Arkansas River at Pine Bluff threatening the county courthouse and other property. The town reported the arkansas river rising high with homes and a store damaged while efforts to save the courthouse appeared abandoned.
A gun battle in Charleston West Virginia left deputy sheriff Witey Litterat and outlaw Vinson dead. United States Marshal Cunning ham led the pursuit of about 20 outlaws who barricaded in Vinson's home. Several outlaws were captured.
The receivership over Westinghouse Electric properties in Pittsburg Delaware County was lifted this afternoon. The receivers asked to be relieved and praised the company’s affairs as in excellent shape.
In a Thursday night gale off Sentellands the Standard Olt barge No. 10 sank with seven men perishing. Halifax reports the tragedy as rescue efforts continue and authorities investigate the incident.
San Francisco December 5 1908 Daily Paper a Fair reports Gold Digger editor Stevens of Nome Alaska has been granted permission by Seattle exposition managers to publish his daily paper on the fair grounds next summer.
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