29 Jul 1908
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
1
Nelson and Battling Nelson will fight for the lightweight championship on September 9 in a 45 round bout. Coffroth signed the match offering 70 percent of gate receipts to the winner and 40 percent to the loser, with $2500 forfeits on each side. Both fighters to weigh about 134 pounds ringside. Nelson controls two thirds of the roving pictures.
Lenox Massachusetts July 99 attorney Jal Bonaparte and Frank B Keloge the trust buster finished a conference and are expected to resume action against Standard Oil over the revocation of a large fine. Kelloge plans to reach New York tomorrow then proceed to Chicago.
Physicians and surgeons of note from across the United States convene for a major gathering to discuss advances, share research, and set joint professional standards.
The nineteenth annual Washington State Medical Association convention arrives in Walla Walla for a three day session. Dr Ny Bate ner heads the local committee arranging delegates entertainment. A representative medical gathering is anticipated in the Northwest. Crown Prince Christian of Denmark plans a two week visit to New York and will travel by fast warship.
The Netherlands government orders battleships Heomaker Piee Hef Evertaen and cruisers Holland Utracht Friesland to assemble in the West Indies and prepares the Eastern Squadron for rapid dispatch to Venezuela. The moves signal readiness to pressure President Castro and gain Dutch claims in Venezuela.
Railroad officials in Chicago announce plans to pull freight from China Japan New Zealand and Australia trade by November 1. Predictions say Harriman line ships from San Francisco and Seattle will be sold and Japanese buyers plan to acquire ships to replace vessels in case of Venezuelan port blockades. Castro regime appears unable to oppose a fleet of armed ships amid rising tensions.
Portland plans a grand reception for athletes Gilbert Kelly and others, with a private cross continental car trip and an exhibition featuring James B. Sullivan of the Amateur Athletic Union. Railroads published notices under rule 88, and plans hinge on Multnomah club support amid city-wide enthusiasm and concerns over funding. Portland scores: Portland 10, San Francisco 3. Oakland 2, Los Angeles 1.
The U S 8 Georgia prepares to cross the equator with a large fleet of about 1000 sailors awaiting initiation rites. New initiates will undergo a course of sprouts to mark passage, as officials report bright preparations and expected arrival of Neptune aboard.
A major blaze in the North Portland business district yesterday afternoon destroyed a full block with about 225000 dollars in losses. The Oregon Transfer Company building started the fire around 4 46 PM, and flames spread over four blocks in over two hours. Origin is unknown and several streetcars and power lines were affected.
Reports from Canton raise death toll to over 13,000 after a devastating typhoon last Sunday night. Hong Kong suffers similar destruction with collapsed homes and wrecked public gardens. Over 100 vessels lost and the Pacific Mall complex damaged including the Persia steamer blown ashore near Kowloon.
In an afternoon recorder session a neighborhood dispute among two girls a young man a married couple and a child was aired. The judge refused to hear further and, considering the testimony for both sides, treated the case as a referee governed by price fighting rules, declaring the honors even and dismissing the charges.
A fragmentary report suggests Harriman exerts control over SEATO sea routes and policy through rumored influence with officials. The text mentions George Gould and shifting positions, with hints of broader Eastward maneuvers and reorganizations.
A rumored agreement unites George Gould and E H Harriman, giving Gould roads funding for improvements and joint use with the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific. The Erie gains half interest and control over Wheeling and Lake Erie and Wabash terminal lines, with Harriman reportedly abandoning a holding company plan for Union Pacific investments.
William Ainsworth reported a suit of clothes found in a hay barn. He discovered the wardrobe, neatly packed in a newspaper, likely stolen and hidden in a corner of the lot. Police have been alerted to the incident.
U G Couch of Idan City gave The Observer office over 100 cherry clusters this afternoon. The fruit filled limbs long and heavy, with many bunches near one hundred cherries each, described as lush and toothwatering by the reporter.
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