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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1908

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Accident mars city council candidate Al Warren

Al J Warren of this city and socialist nominee to the county treasurer office was injured when his horse pulled a lumber tram and he fell under the wheels at George Palmer Lumber yards. He was taken to Grande Ronde hospital with a crushed ankle five broken ribs a broken lower jaw and an ear torn off. Doctors treated him for hours and his condition improved but remained under opiate influence as recovery began.

al J. Warren Mominee Grande Ronde George Palmer Lumber Company Warren

Idaho Democratic primaries signal Timbols defeat statewide

Reports from Boise on May 19 indicate the Timbols faction suffered defeats across Idaho. Ada County shows anti Vobotseke winning in most districts, with the statewide outcome still uncertain as county returns shape convention control.

Boise Idaho Timbols Ada

New Senator 18 Heard Attacks Hoover on Imperial Governance

Washington May 19 Senator Taylor delivers maiden speech in the Senate charging imperial tendencies and centralized power at the White House. He says wealth concentration within the capital endangers states' reserved rights and mocks Republicans for divided stance on the president's policies.

Washington, D.C Taylor Senate Rooseveltt Capitol White House Pol' Oen

Veteran Captain Prescott Improves After Heart Illness

Grand Army Veteran Captain Prescott, Civil War veteran and G A R member, is reported much better this afternoon after a serious heart trouble attack.

Grand Army Prescott

Postponement Possible for Weekend Auto Races

Rain soaked the fair grounds prompting officials to consider postponing the auto race meet and parade scheduled for Saturday. If skies do not clear and dry weather does not return by tomorrow the committee will decide on postponement. The stock show and market day are not affected aside from potential rain during the event hours.

Salute to Fleet Cannon Explosion Kills One Man

An old Civil War cannon exploded during a salute to the Atlantic fleet in Ferndale California. Isaac Devis was killed instantly. seven Indians and three women were wounded, with others injured uncertainly. The relic had been used for decades and was fired multiple times for the fleet visit.

Atlantic Ferndale Cal Isaac Devis Isaac Davin Oelock Canton

Pittsburg Faces Bond Bailout After Bank Failure

Pittsburg city may have to issue bonds up to 1.5 million dollars as funds are tied up in the failed Allegheny National Bank. State funds totaling 5 million are also immobilized, with bonding firms covering the missing cash. Cashier Montgomery’s alleged misappropriations cited. he has been sent to the grand jury. A separate report notes Bridges watchman Winters died from injuries after being struck by a work train near Weatherby.

Pittsburg Allegheney National Bank Montgomery Winters Weatherby Beker City Herald Tate Huntington Trefa Sagiar

Gunness Case Moves Toward Trial with Positive Death Proof

Among Gunness victims a coroner’s death certificate confirms Jennie Olson as dead. Identification of a gold crown by a dentist ties the burned La Porte home to Mrs Belle Gunness, supporting claims she died in the fire. Trial of Ray Lamphere for arson on the Gunness residence is set to begin next Monday.

Gannes Crime Garden Ray Lamphere Mrs. Gunness Norway Trondhjem Bryndhild Pulsdatter Belle Gunness Shurder la Porte America Selbe Gunners Ind Gunness Jennie Olson Gunnesa Innerton

Rioting marks on strike as Cleveland police quell disorder

Rioting marked the street car strike in Cleveland with police on duty to prevent disturbances. A collision involving an explosive occurred at one car but no serious injuries were reported, and officials hope the strike will end soon with arbitration efforts progressing.

Cleveland Tooting State Board of Arbitration

Probe Tonacco Trust Aiming to Dismantle Five Hundred Million Dollar Combine

New York May 19 government case against the American Tobacco Company proceeds in U S circuit court. If proven the federal suit under the Sherman act could dissolve the tobacco combine that dominates the industry.

United States American Tobacco Company Trust

Pruits of Liquor In San Francisco Homicide Attempt

May 19. William J Hanna a plumber, drunk and angry at his wife for staying out all night, attacked his wife and two children with an open razor. Police intervened, subduing him with night sticks and handcuffs. Two children were badly slashed and hospitalized, expected to recover.

San Francisco Wiliam J. Hanna Momey Pausing Auto

Delegates Arrive in Portland for Eighth Episcopal District Council

Delegates from the Western states including Washington Oregon Idaho Arizona Nevada and California arrive in Portland for the Eighth Episcopal District primary missionary council meeting planned for tomorrow. The gathering brings together church leaders and representatives to discuss district missions and activities.

Portland

Sheriff certifies liquor election notices posted

Sheriff Childers today made returns to County Clerk Gilham certifying that the notices of liquor election have been properly posted.

Childers Gilham

Slow Northbound Fleet Faces Fog and Seas

May 19 reports the fleet's morning voyage northward slowed by heavy seas and fog with speeds from eight to twelve knots as ships approach Seattle. Most crews left behind plan to rejoin, while bonfires along the coast marked the Phorm line for sightseers. Cupid activity appears quiet with May marriages scarce.

Seatte Mare Islan Georgia Mare Island Will Seattle China Store GenAfety

Cake in Union County Two Days

Republican nominee for United States senator visits Union County for a two day stay to view clues and address voters. itinerary lists Union and Bigin Monday with Cove and La Grande Tuesday as his public appearances are slated around Baker.

United Union County United States Baker la Grande Union Bigin Cove la Grande Oh Tony

Grading Paper Delays With Examination Board

The examining board will not finish grading next week due to limited time and many papers. Superintendent Bragg notes the grading committee Kuhn Brewer Denning and Wilktaan work after 4 pm and on Saturdays. They aim to post marks by mid week for most papers from last week's exams.

Cc i Bragg Mfteeea Kuhn Brewer Denning Wiiktaan Marke

June Circuit Court to Run Short After Election

May 28 light term leads into a brief June circuit court with few cases filed. The term will begin the day after election and, absent rapid filings, will be short. Sheriff and county clerk workloads will be light compared with usual two weeks of term.

Shertre

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AL Warren Palmjer Mi A. J. Warren Dubol Dubuis Nator Taylor Ralls Bryan Tegal William Randall Grande Ronde Hospital Th. N. Molitor Probe Tonacco Trust New York Cupid Stadatts Hill’s Drug Store
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