25 Nov 1908
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
1
The Sar dina, a Liverpool bound liner, caught fire just outside Malta harbor with about 200 aboard. Surviving and rescued passengers recount mass panic as flames and an explosion tore through the vessel. at least 75 bodies recovered and many missing, largely Greeks and Britons, as tugs search the sea.
The President proclaims Thursday November 26 as a day of general thanksgiving and prayer. He urges cessation from work and devout gatherings to thank the Almighty for past blessings and seek strength to continue them in the future.
A local ad promotes a mill remnant sale highlighting last chance buys. The notice references items available at discounted prices and suggests retailers or organizers named Harry and associates.
La Grande marks Thanksgiving with church services and football. Stores and government offices close at noon. freight offices of the Co. R. & N. also close early. Businesses rest, residents partake in private dinners, as The Observer prints a full holiday edition.
King Victor Emmanuel narrowly escapes death as armed republicans attack the palace guard in Lisbon. Cavalry action repels the mob while bayonets drive back the crowd. wholesale arrests follow as the city remains deeply unsettled. In Leghorn, Italian battleship Plea is rammed by steamer Elen causing a large hull gash.
Columbus reports James B. Foraker launches a campaign to keep his United States Senate seat. Harris and Dick press Gover nor Harris to run against Charles Taft, brother of the president-elect, amid tariff talks. Carnegie declines to testify on tariff, saying he is no longer in business but supports protection and favors reduced duties through other means.
An archival fragment argues that duties on imports should be a party question and that measures should favor what is best for the country, noting duties should be abolished when no longer needed. The excerpt reflects a historical stance on tariff policy and national interest.
In Ogden Utah Walter Lucky a young gambler killed himself in the Grand Opera house foyer using a rifle. He used a string to pull the trigger moments before the audience filed out. A note in his pocket asked that Mrs Mary Ward of Portland Oregon be notified.
A fragmented line notes Milton as the center of a small tract movement to take place next spring, with sparse details on parties or goals.
Captain A. G. Mueller and J. K. Hutchinson piloted the United States balloon from Los Angeles to Ehrenberg Arizona, traveling 250 miles in eight hours. A wind tore the bag free near the Colorado River, sending the craft plunging to a 16000 foot descent before a miraculous desert landing. They wandered all night, reached Ehrenberg exhausted and hungry, with the battered basket tracing a deep furrow in the desert.
R. Dy. Hume a millionaire salmon king and former Oregon legislator died at his Wedderburn residence after a lengthy kidney illness. He had been a prominent shipper and longtime industry figure.
The gold excitement around Mayfield southeast of Chehalis Washington grows with daily claim filings. Ten claims have already been taken and the discoverer, who located the claims a week ago, has hired practical miners to work them.
Chicago reports that on November 26 specifications are being prepared by the Rock Island railroad for a new equipment purchase costing $1,600,000.
A local ad urges customers to form the habit of ordering drugs sundries and toilet goods by mail. It claims distance is no barrier and guarantees mail order service nationwide as well as in person purchases.
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