05 Sep 1908
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1908
Page
1
The Taft Sherman Club is formed in this city last evening with a liberal roll number and officers elected. Ivanhoe leads the new club and plans to bring speakers to spread Taft influence.
Taft-Sherman club organized in this city to support William Howard Taft and James Schoolcraft Sherman. Officers named include President Col F. Ivanhoe First vice president W B Sargent Secretary I B Currey Treasurer John Frawley Committee named F S Ivanhoe W B Sargent G H Currey temporary chairman Peare outlined goals and suggested organization under national rules.
Testimony before the coroner in Wigan indicates experts believe the blast that killed 72 miners at May 4 pole colliery was unavoidable. Authorities think ignition of gases during blasting operations triggered the explosion.
The American fleet departed Melbourne at 8 AM amid forts and ship guns, bound for Albany King George's Sound Queensland. The New Jersey stayed to receive mail due tomorrow, and the fleet is planned to reach Albany September 11 to coal before continuing to Manila, arriving October 1.
In Portland W M Cake chaired a unified state Republican meeting with 12 committee members and 33 charities represented. Taft's name sparked enthusiasm as Fulton advised campaign planning while no effort was made to unseat Cake.
Ohio Senator J B Foraker criticized by organizers for missing a Youngstown event as Congressmen Kennedy presents Vorys as chairman. He lauded Roosevelt and Beveridge, condemned Democrat plans to overhaul government, and urged Republican courage amid national issues.
The Cosmopolitan National Bank in Pittsburg Pennsylvania was closed today by order of the Comptroller of the Currency. Robert Lyons was appointed receiver.
Washington reports Rear Admiral John P. Merrell will retire Monday by operation of the act. Captain William J. Mare is promoted to the rank of rear admiral amid the navy’s orderly leadership changes.
Messia Skipp and Todd of this city shipped a large shipment of fine horses from La Grande to Portland this week, according to the Portland Rural Spirit.
Many former Trojans arrived today from across the country forming the advance guard of crowds expected to swell during Troy Home Week celebrations. The Southern Pacific ticket agent at Safem Ih named Jonathan Bourne.
In Genoa Italy on September 1 engineer Angelo Cationi shot and killed the chauffeur who ran down his son Anton and critically injured his two sisters The Marchionesses of Revedin who were riding beside the chauffeur witnessed the accident and the grieving father was arrested while resisting officers
Imbier mill owners announced a restart next Monday after three weeks dedicated to elevating wheat received at the warehouse. The decision comes after a carefully planned period of preparation and process optimization.
Finishing touches are added to the largest display of Indiana agriculture horticulture livestock and manufactured products, soon to be opened for public inspection Monday at the State fair grounds in Indianapolis.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson announced Dr. Galloway investigated reports of a supposed wonderful wheat found in Alaska and brought to Idaho. He said Alaska wheat yields about 25 bushels per acre but the grain is mixed, inferior, with protein content around nine to ten percent.
In San Francisco the odds on the Gans Nelson and Attell Moran fights moved to 10 to 8 today. Attell and Nelson remain on long odds while Moran and Attell completed their heavy training sessions.
Internationally famed lion tamer Heinrich Falkendorph is in serious condition after Rajah mauled him in a cage at Coney Island. His scalp was lacerated and shoulders ripped as spectators watched while the animal was driven back with blank cartridges and poles.
Government moves to set aside a recent Superior Court judgment in the Standard Oil matter. Kellogg represents the United States while Moritz Rosenthal defends the trust. Testimony includes Cuttne and references to Boardman as the government witness, with judge Landis presiding.
Lemans France Sept 25 After a first flight totaling 19 minutes 48 seconds Wilbur Wright tried a second ascent his aeroplane sustained slight damage during the attempt His effort matched Farmans record duration for a flight and marked another milestone in early aviation history.
Worcester mass September 6 with several large new buildings already filled to overflowing with elaborate exhibits the New England fair next week promises to be the biggest and busiest exhibition in its long history.
In San Francisco Judge Graham grants Edith Dunphy a divorce from James Dunphy. He is awarded no alimony while she receives $60,000. The case follows multiple superior court petitions describing cruelty and alleged infidelity.
The Youngstown dispatch reports Governor Charles B. Hughes of New York opened the presidential campaign in Ohio with a Taft supporting address. Arthur F. Vorga led the Taft campaign as chairman. A large parade and 10 000 mill workers participated, with decorations costing the city 26000 dollars.
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