Portugal Faces Civil Unrest as Republic Proclaimed
Refugees report 200 killed and 400 wounded in Lisbon as royalist forces retreat. Provisional President Braga proclaims the Republic and pledges public order while royalists and loyalist factions clash in Lisbon and eastern provinces. King Manuel flees incognito. France may recognize the new republic.
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Madrid
Spain
Lisbon
Manuel
Braga
Republic of Portugal
Badioa
Portugal
Gover
Senor Costa
Mafra
Costa
London
Requet
San Sedhane
Amelie
San Sebastino
France
Oporto
Fiends Try to Burn Woman in Oakland Suburb
Oakland residents recount an early morning attack on Mrs. E H Sweetzer at Elmhurst when intruders robbed the home and drugged her. Akerosene soaked floor and a lit candle nearly caused a fatal blaze before her husband woke and extinguished the threat.
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Oakland
E. H. Sweetzer
Elmhurst
Afr
Sweetzer
Farmers and Breeders Day at Oklahoma State Fair
Oklahoma City hosts Farmers and Breeders Day with discussions on livestock road problems exhibitions and practical demonstrations expected to benefit thousands attendees. Speakers include B F Yoakum railroad magnate and C B Barrett Georgia president of the National Farmers Union.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma ‘State Fair
B. F. Yoakum
C. 8. Barrett
Georgia
National Farmer’s Union
Dynamiters to be caught in gasolene launch case
Detectives searched southern California ports for the Kate which cleared San Francisco on September 25 after dynamite on board. Investigators believed part of the Pastime’s dynamite was moved to the Kate in Los Angeles. Detective Burns and Chief Galloway vowed to capture the culprits as searches for bodies continued.
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Los Angeles
California
San Francisco
Wm. Burns
Galloway
Verein Formed Last Night In La Grande German Club
Der Deuchter Verein of La Grande organized with about fifty prominent businessmen and noted farmers. The group will define its purpose at a Sunday meeting with A Olboff of Portland present. Officers include C D Hackman president Fred Bach vice president Julius Roesch secretary and E Polack treasurer.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
der Deuchter Verein
la Grande
Verein
A. Olboff
Portland
Turner Verein
der Gesang Verein
der Unterstutzungverein
C. D. Hackman
Fred Bach
Julius Roesch
E. Polack
Verein Hall
Hearst Ticket Nominated by Independence League
Hearst is en route from Europe and at sea as the Independence League convention in New York nominates T. J. Hooper for governor and Hearst for lieutenant governor. Officials say Hearst will fill remaining places on his arrival expected tonight.
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Hearst
Europe
New Tt
York
T. J. Hopper
New York
William Randolph Hearst
Independence League
League
T. J. Hooper
King Alfonso IIIs Osteo Caries Feared Fatal Soon
Madrid reports King Alfonso III suffers from hereditary bone caries with rapid decay of the cheek and nose bones. Italian specialist Dr. Moore has slowed but not cured the illness. The king, a known sufferer since birth, has stayed abroad amid political tensions.
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Kink
Spain
Moore
Bordeaux
Alfonso
Italy
Railroad Foreman James Cullen Ends His Life at Umatilla
James Cullen, section foreman for the O R N at Umatilla, died by self inflicted means at Penland Brothers rooming house yesterday morning around eight. His body was found after a late search by manager Penland and coroner Folsom. Despondency over alcohol addiction is listed as the probable cause. Cullen had long service with the O R N and was identified by A Buckley, assistant superintendent. The railroad company plans proper burial if funds prove insufficient.
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Land Brothers
Penland
Folsom
Cullen
A. Buckley
la Grande
Pendleton East
Vote on Charter Amendment Drives City Election Issue
La Grande voters will decide next city election on charter change to make the chief of police appointive rather than elective. If approved, the mayor would appoint the chief. The council passed a resolution to place the measure on the ballot. Also ordered bids for cement walk construction on Jefferson between Fir and Greenwood.
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la Grande
Cox Cox
Jefferson
Fir
Greenwood
Elgin Football Team to Play La Grande Second Team
Manager Currey has arranged a game next Saturday in La Grande at 2230 when Elgin meets the La Grande second team. The event will feature demonstrations of the new rules to the football public.
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Currey
Elgin
la Grande
Delaware presents silver service to battleship Delaware
In Wilmington on October 6 a magnificent silver service valued at 10000 was presented to the battleship Delaware as a gift from the people of Delaware.
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Wilmington
Del
Delaware
Elgin Crowds Expected as Union Day Arrives
Indications point to a banner day in Elgin as Union guests are due Friday. The special train drew fewer attendees than hoped, but the afternoon regular train carried a large delegation staying overnight. Many plan to come tomorrow for Union day, with stores set to close in Union. Local air committee has prepared top attractions for the day.
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Elgins
Union
Wright Purchases Sunnyside Farm for Chicken Ranch aims
Mr J M Wright buys four acre Sunnyside tract in La Grande from G E Gillette via La Grande Investment Co. The property includes a fine house and outbuildings. Wright plans a model ranch raising Rocky Island Reds and expresses pride in the venture.
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J. M. Wright
Sunnyside
la Grande
la Grande Investment Co
G. E. Gillette
Wright
Rocky Island
Sailors Drown In Hudson River Whale Boat Incident
Two sailors from the battleship New Hampshire R. Earl a fireman and J. White a seaman drowned in a whale boat with companions Saturday and were recovered today from the Hudson River.
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New York
R. Earl
J. White
New Hampshire
Hudson River
Polygamy Must Disappear Says Mormon Leader
Salt Lake Oct 6 Joseph Smith the head of the Mormon church signals a crackdown to end polygamy. The semi annual session draws thousands from across the U S Mexico and Canada amid rumors of a new manifesto. The Desert News lists prominent excommunicated Mormons accused of plural marriages.
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Salt Lake
Joseph
Union
Mexico
Canada
Desert News
Lane County Plans Placed On Ballots In October Session
Lane County court and commissioners approved two petitions in the October session. The first seeks to make La Grande High School a county high school under the Lane County plan. The second requests local option be placed on the ballot.
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la Grande High School
Observer
Lane County Plan
Prominent Elgin Citizens Visit Local Fair
Among the notable residents present at the Elgin fair are Henry Bader D A Barnes and L A Stoop. Their presence highlights the event as a gathering of leading local figures during the visit.
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Elgin
City
Henry Bader
D. A. Barnes
L. A. Stoop
Weather Favors Fair as City Greets Union Delegation
Pleasant conditions boost anticipation as a union delegation arrives tomorrow. City residents expect records to be broken and celebrate the event with optimism and excitement.
Local Horse Show Promises Evening of Tricks and Rope Acts
Tonight at the high school grounds a special feature will entertain visitors with Phy s talented horse and Sam Coon in charge of tricks by Starlight King. A parade is possible tomorrow and a musical program may follow. B B Corbett will perform a rope act on the band platform at 8 o clock, promising an engaging day for crowds.
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Phy
Wigitt
Jay
Sam Coon
Starlight King
Starlight
Doctor Charlton
Church
B. B. Corbett
Buffalo Vernon
Pendleton
Mr. Corbett
Seattle
Vernon
Corbett
Five Thousand Dollar Prize For Scranton Aviator Arrival
Scranton Pennsylvania October 6 a purse of five thousand dollars awaits the first aviator to arrive in Scranton from New York via the airline James G Shepherd millionaire offering the prize.
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Scranton
New York
James G. Shepherd
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