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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1909

Page

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Diaz and Taft Meet on Mexican American Bridge Transit

An unprecedented crowd greets Presidents Diaz of Mexico and Taft of the United States on the international bridge at El Paso Ciudad Juarez. They discuss cordial relations amid tight security as soldiers encircle the leaders and spectators are kept distant.

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Fair Closes At Midnight In Seattle Exposition

Thousands gather as the Seattle exposition ends at midnight after a gun salute from the life saving station and songs of Auld Lang Syne. Carnival spirit peaks in closing hours with boisterous activity and crowd energy marking the event.

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Johnson Knocks Ketchell Out After Fast Fight

Ocean View October 16 The largest crowd in arena history witnessed the Johnson Ketchell bout. Johnson controlled the action with constant work and a clean knock out in the twelfth round. A preliminary between Frankie Smith and Jeff Perry entertained the spectators before the main event.

Ring Side Ocean View Johnson- Ketchell Frankie Smith Jef Perry Johnson Ketchell

Pittsburg Champion Team Upset in Championship Thriller

Detroit shut out in a final as Mullin finishes strong and Wagner slams out a Pittsburgh victory in an excruciatingly interesting game. The tale features Adamo Vaul and Wind Radist as key figures in a dramatic showdown.

Pirates Clinch World Title Tie With Tigers In Dramatic Contest

Detroit and Pittsburgh staged a furious world championship finale with Adams starring for Pittsburgh. Billy Donovan of Detroit faltered while Mullin steadied the Pirates, and Detroit faced a ten to eight favorite tag before the clash.

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Rhodes Will Visit Sunday for Big Meetings

Y M C A officials including Secretary Iven B Rhodes will conduct services at the Beart church tomorrow. Morning worship will feature Y M C A pulpit speakers, inviting all interested in the organization. An evening union meeting at the Christian church will feature Rhodes with lantern slides.

Tid ‘Atate Iven.b. Rhodes Bervicas Beart. Cn Christian Church Rhodes

Whirl of Fun Bazaar Concludes With Music and Auctions

Last opportunity tonight to secure valuables at Spring 44 park bazaar. La Grande band and Miss Hume orchestra will perform from 8 to 9 pm as races, raffles, and an auctioneer add to the close. Crowds and receipts improve, with a favorable financial outlook for the final night.

Park Bazaar la Grande Band Misses Hume Ennasse

Indian Fugitive Billy Boy Dies After Desert Stand

Billy Boy, an Indian outlaw, killed himself with his rifle to avoid death in the Colorado desert fortress where a sheriff’s posse tracked him. His body was cremated by the posse and ashes scattered near his desert home. A bazaar at Filk's Hall was announced for that evening.

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Billy Boy Found Dead in Desert with Own Bullet

Police report a boy named Billy Boy dead in a desert region from a self inflicted gunshot. The case notes mention an encounter with an Indian individual prior to the tragedy.

Billy Boy Desert

La Grande Defeats College of Idaho 5–0 in Fast Game

La Grande wins 5 to 0 at Caldwell as Myers scores on a long second half TD after Lewin’s perfect pass. Bolton misses kick. Hamilton and Childers pace visitors with strong runs and passes while College of Idaho is shut out. Final score La Grande five College of Idaho nil.

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