Boy 12 Is Burned Alive by Bootleggers Revenge
Kenneth McKenzie aged 12, son of Simon McKenzie a local butcher, was seized by two men while delivering meat. One man poured flammable liquid on his clothing and a second man ignited it, leaving the boy severely burned and dying in hospital. Neighbors extinguished the flames, but the youth suffered horrible injuries as the attackers fled. The town fumes with anger, and unknown assailants face potential lynching if captured.
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Aneta
Kenneth McKenzie
Simon McKenzie
Kenneth
Allo
General Elwell S. Otis Dies in North Carolina Home
Major General Elwell S. Otis retired, famed as an Indian fighter and Philippine War veteran, died early today at Gates, North Carolina. Born March 25, 1828 in Frederick, Maryland, his career in the west and the Philippine campaign was highly noted. death attributed to heart trouble.
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Rochester
N. C
Elwell S. Otis
Gates, Dear
Here
Frederick
Maryland
West
Trafalgar Day Observed With Notable Enthusiasm in London
Trafalgar Day marked in London on October 21 as the anniversary of the naval battle where Nelson died after defeating a larger French and Spanish fleet. The observance reflects renewed interest as more than a century passes since the historic engagement on October 21, 1805.
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London
Nelson
Alpeanen
Comedy at Pastime Presents Married Life
The Pastime tonight features what is billed as the funniest play ever produced with brand new specialties. Married Life is the show title and promises a laugh from start to finish in a single big performance for patrons.
Lovett Heads Union Pacific as Harriman Idea Continues
Judge Robert 8 Lovett was elected president of the Union Pacific railroad after Harriman’s death and also became president of the Oregon Short Line. Krattschnitt and Rockefeller won seats on the directorate with Stubbs and Mahl named as new vice presidents. Lovett has long been Harriman’s right hand man and head of the executive committee.
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New York
Robert
Lovett
Union Pacific Railroad
Harriman
Krattschnitt
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Rockefeller
Kruttschnitt
Jacob Schniff
Harriman Innes
Robberies Continue in Vogue in La Grande City
Robber gang infested Lae city last night amid police efforts. Victims include Ben Knapper of Joseph whose trousers and $30 were stolen. Mrs. Schilke thwarted entry with porch lights. Police Rayburn Walden McLaughlin searched East La Grande streets for suspects. Strangers linger in alleys during daylight hours.
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Jght
U. S. Land Office
Revelver
Colon R. Eberhard
Ben Knapper
Joseph
la Grande
Mr. Knapper
Fred G. Schilke
Suydam
Raybury
Walden
McLaughlin
McLaughlin and
Rayburn
East End
Hancock
la Grande Allies
Taft Studies Ranch Living During South Visit
President Taft toured Gregory Texas ranching scenes and watched steam plows and harrows at work. He played golf after breakfast and planned an automobile ride with his brother to nearby ranches. Tomorrow he resumes travel and will discuss waterways at Corpus Christi.
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Gregory
Texas
Taft
Hie Heeb
Corpua Christi
Indian relics found at Crabill Hill quarry site
Three polished stone implements described as ancient tools were uncovered in a sheltered cavern on Crabill Hill above the Probst er bridge area. The stones, about sixteen centimeters long and tapering from four inches to zero, show foreign rock composition and may date to early inhabitants who used the site to grind flour.
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Roc
Crabill
Tin Road
Proebster Bridge
Itill
Grande Ronde
Snd
King Alphonso Faces Cabinet Crisis in Spain
Reports from Madrid via Exchange Telegraph say King Alphonso accepted the resignation of his cabinet after personal urging. The decision shapes whether a Conservative or Liberal premier will lead, with riots and demonstrations looming and the throne’s fate uncertain amid Spain's political crisis.
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London
Dyaphteles
England
Madrid
Alphonso
Baullon
Hoesever
Hogland
Hogs and Cattle Shipped from Rathprise
Five hundred hogs and five cars of cattle left Rathprise this afternoon. Hotelskins & Coombs bought the hogs bound for Union stock Yard in Portland. C F Walker purchased the cattle and they are en route to Seattle.
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Rath Prise
Hotelskins & Coombs
Union Stock Yard
Portland
C. F. Walker
Seattle
Birth Record in Island City Child Born to Kid Family
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Merton Kid of Island City on October 21, 1908. The birth is recorded in local civil notices.
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Merton Kiddie
Island City
Dover Man to Wed Miss Downer in Whitneyville
John Pretty Holland of Milford Delaware will marry Agnes Downer this afternoon in Whitneyville Connecticut. Holland is a Democratic and Methodist figure who served as a delegate to the Bryan nomination convention and was noted as the youngest delegate at that national gathering.
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Dover
Del
John Pretty
Holland
Millford
Delaware
Agnes Downer
Whitneyville
Conn
Bryan
City braces for possible burglaries amid tense public mood
Local reports warn of potential robberies as authorities note a number of suspicious characters sighted near key locations. Citizens are urged to stay vigilant and report any unusual activity to police.
Robber Found Dead After Hotel Holdup Near Reno
One of the highwaymen who robbed the Vinton hotel was found dead in a barn near the scene. His skull was fractured by the butt of a revolver held by a companion. Police and a posse hunt the other robber who escaped with money.
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Reno
Vinton Hotel
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