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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1908

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Servians Face War Pressure in Belgrade Mob Demo

Crowds surged around Belgrade as agitators condemned officials and King Peter for not declaring war on Austria. Protesters shouted for blood and attacked the notion of Servian cowardice while officials and the monarch faced mounting pressure over the royal stand and throne stability. Meanwhile in London Iswolsky disputed Austria's claims about Herzegovina and Bosnia, denying prior Russian knowledge of annexation plans.

Belgrade Servia Austria Cidien Ofae Spat Cand Peter London Iswolsky Vonnerenthal von Aeranthal Herzegovina Bosnia

Army board recommends retirement of Col W F Stewart

The special retiring board of the army urged President Roosevelt to retire Col. W. F. Stewart of Fort Grant for disability.

Washington, D. C Special Retiring Board of the Army Roosevelt Col. W. F. Stewart Fort Grant

Hearst Must Answer $10,000 Suit Over Auto Hire

San Francisco Oct 10 William Randolph Hearst faces a five day deadline to answer a $10,000 civil suit filed by Sol J Levy. Levy claims he removed papers from the Examiner during the 1906 fire and that the autos were used to transport Examiner property. Hearst was personally served last night. Henri Siret won the Marathon in London on the central course used by Hayes in the Olympic marathon.

Willie San Francisco William*Randolph Hearst Sol J. Levy Examiner Office Examiner Hearst London Henri Siret Hayes

Royal Lady to Take Plight in Wright Encounter

In Lemans France on October 10 Queen Margharita mother of the Italian king plans to battle Wilbur Wright in his aircraft after she was urged to join the challenge.

Lemans France Margharita Wilbur Wright

Auto Driver Narrow Escape At Fairmont Race

Michener, driving a Lozier, survived a terrifying eight mile race crash at Fairmont track as his car flipped and tumbled in a dust cloud. He stood up with a bleeding chin and was otherwise unhurt while spectators looked on in horror.

Philadelphia Michener Fairmont Track

Across Continent to Vote Henry Huntington Heads West

Los Angeles October 10 Henry Huntington trolley king arranges affairs to vote for Taft across the continent. He will go to Oneonta New York his voting home. Huntington is a presidential elector of New York.

Los Angeles Henry Huntington Taft Oneonta New York

Ten Days Left to Register for Presidential Election

Union county voters rush to register with ten days remaining before the November 2 election. Books close October 20 and unregistered citizens must be sworn in to vote. Clerks’ office staff survey Republicans on Chicago choice, finding overwhelming Taft support with only one dissenter among many.

Union County Chicago Taft

Barrett to Medford address on Pacific Coast impact for Oregon

John Barrett director general of the International Bureau of American Republica wired the Medford Commercial Club that he will stop in Medford on October 13 to deliver an address on what the Pacific Coast has in store for Oregon.

Medford John Barrett International Bureau of American Republica Pacific Coast Oregon

Tragedy Found in Jamaica Bay Floating Couple Identified

Fishermen spotted two bodies in Jamaica Bay near New York on October 10. The pair, a man and a 30 year old blonde woman wearing a wedding ring, were found floating after being in the water about four hours. both remained fully dressed and expensively attired.

New York Jamaica Bay

Moving Day Near on Adams Avenue

Moving day on Adams avenue will occur about the 16th when Adcock and Fritts, who hold the key to the situation, move into new quarters in the Slater building on Jefferson avenue. A new deal was finalized last night involving Adams avenue business man John O Connell who bought the Cal Smith property at Depot and Jefferson and will operate a billiard hall and cigars in the new location.

Adame Avenue Adcock & Fritts Slater Building Jefferson Avenue Adams Agas Adams Avenue John O'Connell Post Office Cal Smith Corner Depot Jefferson O'Connell

Cubs Win First One in World Series Drama

Fifteen thousand fans brave heavy rain as Killian and Realbach start the mound for Chicago in the ninth inning. Sommers and Overall appear later, and Chica exits a rough hole in the ninth.

Sommers Overall Chica

World Series opener ends with Chicago 10 Detroit 6

In Detroit, October 10, Chicago and Detroit met in the first game of the world championship series before 15000 fans. Chicago built a 10 to 6 victory as Detroit could not repeat in the late innings. Sheckard and Steinfeldt led Chicago with multiple hits while Evers scored and contributed offensively.

Detroit Mich Killian Schmidt Chicago Reulbach Kling Sheckard Evers Schulte Steinfeldt McIintyre O'Leary Crawford Cobb McIntyre Summers Tinker Hoffman Chance Reusbach

Lynch Fever Breaks Out Three Times in Los Angeles

Edward Martin, the African American assailant of Edith Raleton, was brought to Los Angeles by Deputy Sheriff W. T. Woods and later to Folsom prison for a life sentence. A mob of miners attacked him at Folsom, and the sheriff misled the crowd, claiming the prisoner was not Martin.

Los Angeles Edward Martin Edith Raleton W. T. Woods Folsom Prison Folsom Martin

Mammoth Oil & Gas Company Organized by Union County Men

The Mammoth Oil & Gas Co formed in Union County with stockholders meeting October 3 and electing officers. Directors include J H Hutchinson and J G Jacobs, both Union Ore., and others from San Francisco Yale La Grande. Capital stock $1,000,000, 12 sections in Malheur County deeded to the new firm for oil development. Twenty thousand development shares sold. drilling rig to be procured.

Mammoth Oil & Gas Company Union County Union Saya Union Republican John L. Jacobs J. H. Hutchingon M. F. Davis J. F. Hutchinson T. W. Davidson J. H. Hutchinson J. G. Jacobs George Baird W. B. Butterfield Ore J. P Malheur County

Taft betting claims by G How ard Danby in Memphis

Memphis, Tenn., Oct 10 G How ard Danby says he represents a syndicate and has a million dollars to bet at 5 to 2 on Taft. He notes a portion was taken locally and that he has already placed $100,000. He plans to visit all major cities.

Memphis Tenn G. Howard Danby Taft

Team Heads for Cove for Season Opener in Hayrack Parade

The high school squad under coaches Mickleson and Wall left at noon for Cove for the first game of the season. A hayrack carriage carried about twenty girls among the supporters, joining a large turnout of rooters.

Mickleson Wall Cove

International Socialists Gather in Brussels for Meetings

In Brussels on Oct 10 the Maison du Peuple hosts socialist parliamentarians and journalists from Europe and America for the tenth International Socialist bureau meeting. Participants plan proposals to improve cross nation socialist press correspondence and build global journal solidarity. The bureau meets tomorrow with a third Interparliamentary commission session Monday.

International Socialists Brussels Maison du Peuple Ite Socialist Party Europe America International Socialiset Bureau Socialist Organa International Socialist Bureau Socialist Interparliamentary Commission

Stock Exchange Dramatizes Labor Strife and Gambling Den Allegations

New York stock scene is accused of bloodsucking workers by BE FL Buchanin organizer of A. O. Brown & Goin Tes. He denounces wash sales and says brokers of good standing duplicate the practice daily. He calls for ending margin trading to curb the evil and prevent future panics nationwide.

New York New York Stock Exchange Tollem FL Buchanin Defamet A. O. Brown & Goin Maine California

Morrison Case clocked in long trial with key ruling

The State v. P. A. McDonald administrator of John Morrison's estate saw jury matters extended this week. Judge Knowles denied a motion that could absolve McDonald of personal liability for distributed personal property if upheld. Real estate may escheat to the state, not affecting personal estate.

P. A. McDonald John Morrison Knowles McDonald Morrison

Indefinite Retention of Walters and New Cast

Following two weeks of success Mr Walters will be retained for an indefinite period. He is assisted by Miss Georgina Murray this coming week. New sketches and dances are planned with Mr Very Berry as a rare comedian. The program changes Monday Wednesday and Friday with matinees at 10 cents and 15 cents.

Orchard near Coquilje Quoted in Local Inspector Order

A compact report notes an orchard near Coquilje being affected by an order issued by local inspectors. The terse item mentions the action and authorizing authority without further detail.

Coquilje

Congressional session yields wide coast improvement plans

The Trans-Mississippi congress approved vast spending for harbor and bay improvements from San Diego to Humboldt, including 90 million for a lake to gulf waterway and funds for Mare Island, Oakland harbor, and Sacramento River works. Debates on Pinchot policy and July adjournment claims marked the day.

San Francisco Mare Island Navy Yard Cal Oakland Harbor San Diego Humboldt Bays Panama South America Prevent Company Ite Ineterstate Commission

General Move On Prohibition Opens Worldwide Congress

Berlin hosts the International Jubilee congress of the Brewers’ College and Institute for Experimental Research. Delegates from around the world attend to hear papers arguing moderate beer use benefits health. A major brewery machinery expo runs alongside with an international barley and hops prize jury including Dr Wah of Chicago.

Berlin Cole Loge Institute For Experimental Research Hrewink Exper Adentiate Dr. Tt. Wah Chicago United States

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