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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1908

Page

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Spectacle as Prince of Wales reviews 15600 Canadian troops

At Quebec’s Plains of Abraham the Prince of Wales reviews 15 600 Canadian troops with ten thousand sailors participating. Indians in bright dress, settlers in historic outfits, and a grand ball at Parliament two, plus a dedication of the Quebec battlefields.

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Tom Taggart to Lead Democratic Campaign HQ in Chicago

Tom Taggart, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, announced headquarters will be set in Chicago. John H. Atwood of Kansas leads for national committee chair. William J. Bryan leaves Lincoln for Chicago to attend the NCD subcommittee meeting.

Chicago Tom Taggart Democratic Natonal Committee John H. Atwond Kansas National Committee Licoln Neb William J. Bryan Chidago

O Connell to Open Billiard Hall and Tobacco Store

Conductor Jack OConnell, badly crippled last year while boarding a stock train he led toward Huntington, plans to open a first class billiard hall and tobacco store next week in the Corpe building beside the post office.

Huntington Corpe

Dorando Wins Great Marathon Amid Dramatic Finish

Dorando, an American rivaling Italian contenders, wins the 26 mile marathon with 80 starters in London amid a dramatic finish. He falls five times near the royal box as Queen Alexandra rises to encourage him then collapses crossing the line. Hayes and Forshaw place behind him amid protests regarding finish crowding.

London Dorando Queen Alexandria Hayes Hefferon Forshaw Royal Box Tace Om Hia John F. Hayes Hoffer South Africa Joseph Forshaw St. Louia Belw England Athens Sherring Canada Sweden Edward America Tom Longboat A. R. Welton Chicago Sidney Hatch M. J. Ryan New York Tom Mortinsey Yonkera N. Y Irish-American Athletic Club of Lewis Towinman Cartisie Indian School Missouri Athletic Club Terrace Windsor Park High Street Thames River Bridge Eaton Eaton College Windsor Road High Street Slough Sindlin Denmark

Sky MlotS Play Bala in Spokane Match

In Spokane Washington on July 14 SKY MLOTS faced Bala in a regional clash. The game highlighted local talent with competitive play and notable efforts from both squads.

SKY Mlots Bala

Croker Questions Kern in Interview on 1904 Campaign

Richard Croker, former Tammany chieftain, says he hopes Bryan wins and asks who Kern is. He adds America does not want more Roosevelts and claims Hughes belongs to the Salvation Army. Croker praises King Edward as the world’s most popular man and says Edward would win if a world president election were held.

Twomany Bryan Hughes Salvation Army Roosevelts King Edward Is Populare New York Richard Croker Tammany Glencairn Ireland Kern Indiana America Croker Edward

Grain Fires Reported After Severe Storm Near Walteburg

Two grain fires broke out near Walteburg due to a strong electrical storm. W Lloyd’s farm near one mile southwest reportedly lost a large wheat crop, while D Eaton suffered extensive barley destruction. Telegraph service was disrupted and damages estimated in the hundreds of dollars, with flames visible from Walteburg.

Walteburg W. Lloyd D. ©. Eaton Buel Waltsburg Walla Walla

Witness to Deed Killed in Alameda Watchman Murder

San Mateo County officials hunt for an unknown Greek suspect in the murder of Slovan Steff, the sole witness who could convict a former bakery firm member. Steff was slain at the Western Moat company's building in Alameda where he worked as a watchman, after a struggle during which his finger was bit off.

San Francisco Heriff San Mateo County Slovan Steff Stofft Fian Toderkiproff Steff Western Moat Company Alameda

Robberies in Pendleton Target Homes and Stock Exchange

Robbers broke into the homes of A. Z. McAlister and Nate Haines in Pendleton overnight and ransacked interiors. They attempted to force entry at the old Stock Exchange in the Tenderloin district seeking liquor. A heavy clock valued at $59 was stolen from McAlister, a small bank containing ten dollars was taken at the Raines Place, and two men were arrested in the Stock Exchange case though their innocence was reportedly provable.

Pendleton A. Z McAlisster Nate Haines Old

Gaspipe Thugs Sentenced to Hang in San Francisco

John Slemeon and Louis V. Dabner, labeled as pipe thugs, are sentenced to hang next Friday. This morning they were moved from cells to the death chamber near the gallows as Biomeen shows breakdown and Dibner maintains a calm pose.

San

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