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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
1
Several hundred suffragettes rioted in London after last night’s events. They attacked a police wagon, stormed the court, injured officers, and refused to promise future restraint. Fourteen were sentenced. others’ cases were postponed. The incident pressures cabinet members to resign amid fear of further demonstrations.
A large prairie fire, driven by strong winds, races toward Dallas. Citizens with wet blankets battle the flames as the blaze crosses corn fields this afternoon, while thousands of lottery hopefuls join in efforts to save the city.
The nude body of Stephen Bajanich, a rancher, was discovered in a deserted cabin west of Butte. He had bird shot wounds and multiple injuries from an explosion or blasting. He appeared to have been dead for some time and no clues were immediately available.
Steubenville O Oct 14 The Taft special pedal was wrecked again today Two wheels of the tender of the second engine left the track while the train moved from Cadiz Junction to Cadiz No one was injured The train ran about 10 miles per hour and the wreck delayed the train an hour
President Roosevelt and party leave Washington for Oyster Bay for the upcoming election. Theodore Jr aged 21 will accompany his father to the polls for his first vote.
In San Francisco Anna Johnson of James D. Ruggles family dies by her own hand after neighborhood gossip blamed a neighboring servant for denigrating her character. Despondent, she undressed, filled the bath tub and lay face down until death. Winnipeg reports CP rail spent 10 million on double tracking to Thunder Bay and aims for coast work. potential 50 million new stock vote.
Judge Huneke upheld Washington state primary election law and set aside mandamus proceedings by attorney O C Moore to transfer registration. Moore moved to a new precinct and sought transfer of registration, ending legal uncertainty over the law's constitutionality as used weeks ago.
Bellingham reports Whatcom county contributions total 2050 dollars raised by a volunteer committee will be sent to Chicago today.
In Si lesia's Koenig coal mine near Vienna nearly 200 miners are entombed after an explosion presumed caused by coal dust. Six bodies have been recovered as firefighting hampers rescue efforts and the death toll is feared to rise.
Reports from Balonica and Monastir say Bulgaria is organizing bands in Macedonia to provide a pretext for annexation. Turkish leaders expect Ferdinand to seize the initiative. a Turkish decline could prompt a war declaration soon. General Miles predicts no war in Europe due to opposition from major powers.
Sheriff Edgar Marvis announced the capture of William Cunningham on a grand jury indictment for giving away liquor. Cunningham had eluded authorities since the warrant was issued until today, despite ongoing surveillance by the sheriff.
Seattle dispatch reports Ridgetop Miner Tanana Tribune and Juneau Record criticize Judge Silas Reid for staying away from Alaska and let his business accumulate. They label him the Oklahoma carpetbagger.
Bangor on October 14 hosts the Maine State Sunday School association’s 40th anniversary meeting. Over three days, ministers and educators discuss modern methods of religious education.
Detroit fell 2–0 as the Chicago Cubs clinched the world championship in the fourth game of the series. Pitcher Overall for Chicago and strong defense limited Detroit’s scoring opportunities, while Cubs offense produced in the fifth inning. Rumors swirl of a potential seven game post season series with Los Angeles, with bets of $15,000 discussed.
Former heavyweight champion and actor James J. Corbett drew crowds at a Walla Walla track event. A heckler confronted him though Corbett ignored the insult. the aggressive man was warned by a bystander and backed off after the whispered remark that the crowd knew him as Jim Corbett, the famed fighter.
New York Oct 14 There is subdued excitement in political circles as the first campaign fund report of the Democratic National Committee is to be published tomorrow All contributor names and amounts will be made public and sums received after tomorrow until the campaign’s end will be published daily This marks the first time in Republican or Democratic history the public is informed about fund sources and amounts by the parties.
Chicago announces Sunday November 15 as the opening date for the Catholic Missionary congress covering the United States and Canada. The event will gather church leaders and lay participants to discuss missionary work and outreach across North America.
Boon Baldwin 26, a farmer from Oregon, and Elva Baldwin 22 of Freewater, were married by Judge J. Huffman in his office after previous marriage and divorce. They have a 6 year old child and will reside on Baldwin’s Freewater area farm.
Registration books in city hall show 6060 names on the poll list up 756 since the last presidential election. The deadline passed at midnight.
W McHeth Seattle quartermaster of the Pacific Comet company ship Umatilla died after rushing to wake crew members in the fumigated hold at San Francisco. The sulphur fumigation forced hatches open last night and McHeth fell into the hold while attempting rescue.
Mrs. Myrtle Clare fired the fatal shots at street car conductor John Lambert then killed herself. They were found on the bed. Lambert died en route to hospital and Clare died later. No hope for Lambert.
The steamer Utopia of Island Navigation bound from Bellingham to Seattle caught fire off Apple Tree Cove. Captain Hansen ran the burning ship ashore to save passengers who were sleeping near the galley, with several narrowly escaping injury as the blaze spread from the galley.
The express company committee of the American Bankers association will appear before the Interstate Commerce Commission to oppose express firms expanding into banking and to force withdrawal from the money order business.
Two engineers T. J. Loftus and W. McAleer died when freight trains collided head on on a dangerous curve at Jordan Narrows on the Denver and Rio Grande line. Several others were injured in the Oct 14 crash near Salt Lake City.
New York Oct 14 Dr William T Bull a renowned surgeon who first successfully removed the vermiform appendix is critically ill at his home with little hope for recovery He originated the operation for laparotomy and his cancer treatment gained fame He cured Mrs James G Blaine Jr of rheumatism and they were later married
Roseburg locals rally to curb vandalism and unsafe street conditions after reports of damage and litter. Community groups call for repairs, improved lighting, and brighter policing to restore safety and curb ongoing incidents.
Bank examiner Gatch leads a careful probe amid rumors of forged notes tied to Grande Ronde Clechia and J D Casey items. Officials warn the deposits may be protected dollar for dollar if securities lose value, with ongoing uncertainty over bank assets and depositor safety.
Judge Knowles summed up the case against P A McDonald in Cr efton vse involving John Morrison estate. The jury found in favor of McDonald and ruled he was not liable, with disposition of personal property per county court orders and possible appeal handling.
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