09 Jun 1908
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
1
Report describes a compromise deal reached in Louisiana influencing national sentiment as Taft supporters and anti Taft factions clash in Chicago. Wannonthi warns of halting the convention if demands are not met, signaling a split amid party tensions.
Chicago June 9 split in the Republican national committee blurs a compromise on Louisiana representation. The plan seats nine votes to each side, leaving Taft loyalists in control of Louisiana patronage and provoking anger from former Governor Warmouth who vows not to accept black and tans. Delegates from Mississippi and other states arrive as Foraker and Hammond backers court support. Wu Ting Fang to speak at Illinois commencement. North Texas medical group hosts a large gathering.
A statewide federation convened its annual meeting this morning with broad representation from labor groups. The session is expected to consider major motions reflecting organized labor’s political stance in Iowa and related topics.
The town reports rising waters from Mons late reports causing floods. Great fears are entertained for the safety of property and lives. Train and mail service are tied up as rivers threaten the area.
No traffic for a week as flood damage to Frallroid tracks halts service. Northern Pacific rerouted some trains east. some trains still operate. Flood defenses along Boulder River shores are being rebuilt to protect towns from flood risk.
Orders received to send ships of the Atlantic fleet from the Navy Yard at Puget Sound. The Georgia Waves leave June 20, Wisconsin June 22, Kentucky June 28, Nebraska June 7, Rhode Island, Virginia, New Jersey June 20, and Kearsarge June 15.
A noon fire at the Pittuck and Lantbetter mill in Vancouver Washington caused $250,000 in damage destroying the main part of the plant. The blaze burned for hours before firemen gained control and a Northern Pacific trestle section was damaged. Origin unknown. wind direction helped spare most of the town.
An electric shoeshine machine operates at the corner of 39th Street and Broadway, offering automatic foot-polish in about two minutes. It serves up to 2000 customers daily, charges four nickel per shine, and claims to outshine traditional bootblacks with its rapid, self-contained process.
Leading railroad men including airbrake specialists from across the country gather in Saint Paul for a four day conference beginning June 9 hosted by the American Airbrake Association. Discussions cover advancements and standards in braking systems.
Ohio Attorney General Wade H. Hill returns from Virginia Beach with a rough draft of a GOP platform for Chicago. It endorses the administrations policies and includes revisions on railroads prices production finances currency and navy. It calls for new states Arizona and New Mexico and supports ship subsidies and labor protections against injunctions.
Oregon Democrats rally behind Colonel William Jennings Bryan as his name electrifies delegates at the Portland convention. The crowd’s enthusiasm drowns out the chairman while Bryan is likely to be loudly recalled during adjournment. Coshow cited Bryans name in opening remarks.
News from Reval and London reports King Edward's arrival in the gulf of Finland with a two day traffic suspension. The imperial Standart hosts King Edward aboard as they confer, with British papers divided on the visit but noting its potential to ease tensions in India and Afghanistan regions.
The circuit court opened with the case of Preeman Ladd versus W. R. Reilly of Sand City. The plaintiff seeks 274 on a note. Attorneys Ivanhoe Hodgin for the plaintiff and Gothram Cochran for the defendant argued. After the hearing, equity matters were taken up. jurors recalled as needed, but unlikely to return this term.
Three of the Tennessee disaster survivors, evacuated to Los Angeles, remain in critical condition with limited prospects of recovery. Other victims and details about the fire and its immediate aftermath are recorded in the incident reports.
A garbled report describes two sections of a fair morning. It mentions touring boats or trains, loaded with passengers and goods, and a later hour when trains from the river area arrive, with unclear references to crews and produce from Mood Haver country.
An officer named in a court martial for selling documents faces public disgrace. He will be degraded with his sword broken and his Ml decorations torn, then forced to parade past a reviewing stand near Monslay.
Chinese and European casualties reported after the British steamer Poy is wrecked near Santas inland. No trace of Orientals found. the vessel was engaged in service between Canton and Macao.
Seoul reports a heavy Japanese campaign against Korean insurgents with rapid troop advances between June 3 and June 8. Japanese officials say 119 Koreans were killed and many wounded, while 34 Japanese troops were captured as guerrilla fighting persists in the region.
The Depot for Bee O R and S Co plans a new station at Boho, with preliminary work by a contractor. The old warehouse buildings will remain and the new depot will be built across the track from the present site. A The Dalles contractor is in Echo to oversee removal of warehouses and start construction.
A train crash at Recapletri station near Rome on June 9 left fourteen dead and sixty injured. A passenger train struck a coach train, causing cars to telescope and trapping passengers under wreckage. Fire briefly broke out but was contained, with many listed as severely injured and feared dead.
A group meeting of rankers from La Croew Wisconsin and Minnesota circuitлары held today in joint contention. The session discussed Seventh Wheensth and Minnésott circuit matters influencing standings and upcoming events.
The Commercial Club discusses publicity and funding for an irrigation project. The Pacific Monthly expert will visit to assess publicity needs and quarters for the publicity camp. Club members back a large Fourth of July celebration and pledge city support for the effort.
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