Turmoil in Europe as Turkey Narrowly Escapes Partition
Austrian squadron sails under secret orders linked to Italian situation. German aid purported for peace talks with Italy. Italian minister reports a Turkish fleet division sunk. Constantinople uncertain. Trebizond activity and Balkan troop movements signal renewed conflict threats. Italian Adriatic patrols seek Turkish destroyers amid Tripoli siege.
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Austin Horror Disaster Probed as Governor Seeks Blame
Reports from Austin describe a catastrophic Sunday blaze. Burned debris litters streets as authorities search miles from the scene. Casualties are not yet tallied and the governor faces questions over responsibility.
Limited in Ditch One Man Killed in Santa Fe Collision
An westbound Santa Fe limited train collided head on with an equipment train near Col Mded today. Conductor Boyd Winslow was instantly killed. An unidentified man died. Five others were seriously hurt as crew members jumped to safety.
Local Man’s Home Town Destroyed In Disaster
H. T. Love, the jeweler who succeeded Hewitt, came direct to La Grande a few months ago from Austin, the scene of the terrible disaster Saturday night and is scanning every bit of available news for information about his many friends there.
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Hewitt
la Grande
Austin
Bayless dam disaster leaves many dead in Sinnamensing Valley
Austin Pennsylvania reports 36 bodies recovered from the Bayless dam collapse with estimates of 100 to 200 dead and $3 million in losses. Rescue work continues as authorities consider prosecutions and residents face tragic mass deaths and prayer services.
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Barret Addresses Fair Visitors on Good Roads Topic
Athena school addressed fair visitors Saturday afternoon on good roads. The talk was moved to Saturday because Governor West was absent.
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Governor West
Ceremony at Fair Building Unites Cove Couple Tonight
George S. Anderson of Cove and a Cove girl will marry at eight in the county fair building with Dr J D Gillilan officiating before a large La Grande audience. A public wedding draws heavy society interest as gifts pour in, with rains dampening decor and banners but not the event. Senator C A Barrett spoke Saturday as Governor Weat was unavailable for Monday features.
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la Grande
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Dunham Wright of Cove Visits City Over Weekend
Dunham Wright of Cove spent Sunday in the city visiting his wife who is undergoing spinal adjustments during her stay here.
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Dunham Wright
Cove
Admiral Schley Dies on New York Street
Admiral Schley, 72, who commanded the flying squadron off Cuba and led the fleet against Cervera, died of heart disease on 44th Street New York. Born in Frederick City Maryland he entered the naval academy in 1856 and became rear admiral in 1899. He had long suffered from illness and arrived in the city to visit his son before collapsing.
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Cervera
Drummer Fatally Injured In Auto Accident Near Eugene
Pete Hebert, a 76 year old farmer from Hazel Dell east of Eugene, was struck by a Portland traveling man J Jensen’s Overland on Eighth Street near Willamette, rolled ten feet and died two hours later. Jensen drove him to hospital then left saying he would go to Cottage Grove.
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Cottage Grove
Wisconsin Senator Stephenson Under Probe by Heyburn Committee
The Heyburn committee opens hearings in Milwaukee to investigate alleged improper funding of Senator Stephenson's 1908 primary campaign. The multi millionaire lumber magnate, slated to serve until March 3, 1915, faces scrutiny over $107000 reportedly used to promote his interests. Two hundred witnesses are expected to testify as the inquiry begins.
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Strikebreakers Steady as Northwest Rail Tie Up Grows
In Sacramento engineers vote majority in favor of joining the strike. Chicago reports violence when a carpenter is struck by a brick. Portland sees few workers at O W R and N shops as 12 divisions hold up 25,000 unionists across the Northwest. Tie ups continue in California and Arizona with hundreds of strikebreakers filling positions.
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Rogers Falls With Machine In Transcontinental Flight
Huntington Ind Oct 2 aviator Rogers last contestant in transcontinental prize fell after two minutes aloft. He was slightly hurt and his plane damaged. He hopes to resume westward flight soon unless injuries are too severe.
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Ind
Rogers
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