Trains Move Slowly After Washout Near Unity
A cloud burst washed out 600 feet of track near Unity and 10 feet of fill, delaying eastbound trains to 5:30 pm. About 1500 people crowded La Grande hotels and depots as 175 workers and three work trains rushed to repair. No. 8 left at 10:10, No. 6 at 10:39, No. 10 at 10:45, easing the congestion before continuing east.
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Corbett
Unity
Durkee
Blue Mountains
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Minpatcher Corbett
Stirling
Italian Cruiser Etna Breaks Sea Code During Target Practice
Washington reports private information about the Italian cruiser Etna allegedly entering the U S Atlantic fleet formation during target practice off Cape Henry. The incident, possibly to be discussed in unofficial diplomacy, involved the Etna crossing battleship lines and saluting Admiral Wainwright's flagship Georgia before departing.
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Cape Henry
America
Italy
Wainwright
Georgia
Senators Special Train Stranded En Route to Northwest Irrigation Tour
A special four coach train carrying U S Senators inspecting Northwest irrigation projects was stranded in Baker City awaiting Durkee track repairs after passing La Grande overnight. The party had a late banquet at Pendleton and traveled with cadets from Salt Lake, remaining halted while repairs were arranged.
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la Grande
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Oregon postmasters to assemble in Portland for unity
Oregon fourth class postmasters meet in Portland September 10 and 11 to present a united front in the national capital and seek classified status. The convention hall of the Commercial club hosts the gathering alongside presidential postmasters, with railroads offering rate concessions and ticket credit at Portland offices.
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Oregon
Portland
National Capital
Commercial Club
Devastating Flood Washes Mexican Towns into Ruin
Reports from Mexico describe widespread devastation as floods inundate towns along the Rio Grande. La Barra is annihilated, floodwaters threaten Lerda Gomez and Tula, and a harbor bar traps ships preventing cargo discharge. Mazag River overruns banks, destroying crops and endangering dozens of communities.
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Corales
Canaria
San Miguel
Mazag
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Palacito
Matanoras
Torreon
Tula
Tamalpais
Plan to wreck English warships found on ship
London dispatch reports high explosives found in bunkers of the battleship Forward and in holds of three other vessels. Admiration and state departments react with alarm as a rigid inquiry continues into the conspiracy to damage warships.
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London
Admiralty
State Departments
Plot to destroy British Navy ships believed uncovered
The article reports a vast conspiracy to wreck the finest ships of the British navy. All ships are being searched and heightened precautions ordered to catch the culprits behind the dastardly plan.
Interesting meeting of the Union County Ex position board
The Board of Directors of the Union County Ex position will meet tonight at the Commercial club rooms. They will hear the entertainment committee report and discuss plans. A full membership is urged to attend as other business is to be transacted.
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Commercial Club Rooms
Belmont andry at reporters
August Belmont denies a report he married actress Eleanor Robson while abroad. A New York reporter presses for confirmation aboard the Lusitania, but Belmont calls the question private and declares the rumor untrue. He scolds the press before leaving.
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Eleanor Robsot
Eleanor Robson
Pease
Mr. Belmont
Rule in Force Today for No Ticket Sales to Huntington
The rule begins today prohibiting sale of passenger tickets by the O. R. & N. for train No. 8 from here to Huntington at 8:30 p.m. Points beyond Huntington are excluded from this provision.
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Cook Welcomed Ten in Copenhagen Meeting King
An American explorer receives a first welcome in Copenhagen as he approaches shore under the Danish flag. The meeting with the Danish king is scheduled for 1 o clock tomorrow morning. Mrs Peary scouts his veracity as Baldwin takes note.
Cook Landed Landing in Copenhagen Welcomes Polar Explorer
Dr. Maurice Eagan greeted Cook aboard the New Yorker at Copenhagen and arranged Cook to land under Danish colors after a long voyage. An official reception is planned for Saturday with a meeting to follow with the King. News from New York notes Cook’s polar achievement may spur further Arctic exploration and debate over his methods.
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John Bradley
Chicago
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