County Clerk Reports Primaries Registrations Decline
County Clerk Wright releases an official list of registrations for the coming primaries showing a drop from 3144 to 2266 since 1908. Nine registrants refused to state party. three of twenty two precincts vote Democratic, with Is land City, Summerville, and Hil gard leaning Democratic and others Republican. Prohibitionists and Socialists also decline in numbers.
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Wright
Clark
Island
Summerville
Hilgard
Faily
Colorado Springs Hosts Republican State Convention Delegates
Colorado Springs welcomed delegates to the Republican state convention with gala attire. Visitors planned sightseeing of Pike's Peak region while political business continued, as dissension within the Democrats raised expectations of GOP victory this fall.
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Colorado
Colorado Springs
Colo
Pike's Peak
New York Primaries Test Roosevelt Progressives
Albany September 20 primary elections are held statewide except New York City to test strength between the Roosevelt progressive wing and the old guard of the Republican party.
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Albany
N. Y
New York State
New York City
Old Guard
Minnesota Primaries in St Paul Statewide race push
Voters in St Paul and across Minnesota head to polls for early primary ballots as both Democrats and Republicans vie for state legislative seats and county offices. Party officials urge turnout amid a crowded field and tight races.
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Minnesota
St Paul
Minn
Aviators Fail Alpine Ascent Deadlock Forces Descent
In Brig Switzerland on September 20 Aviators Wevean and Chavon failed to cross the Alps. Authorities forbade further attempts due to wind, the pilots vow to try again when conditions improve. In Bellingham September 26 the Pueblo reefed ship was to Seattle and docked after a slight leak.
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Crosw
Alps
Brig
Switzerland
Avittora Wevean
Chavon
Fair Week Attractions Planned For County Event
A county fair committee last evening approved several attractions for the October fair week. Tiny babies will be featured as a new attraction with details to be announced. A public wedding contest offers fifty dollars to the couple who wed during the week, with arrangements to be made by Manager Church. The La Grande band was contracted for regular services during fair week.
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Church
la Grande Band
Modern cottage to rise on Ninth and N streets
Contractor J. E. Clark purchased a lot at the corner of Ninth and N from Geo. H. Currey Real Estate Agency for 525 dollars and will begin building a modern cottage. The former owner, W. A. Kirby, O. R. & N. engineer, formerly operated near La Grande and now resides in The Dalles.
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J. E. Clark
Geo. H. Currey Real Estate Agency
Ninth and
N Streets
W. A. Kirby
la Grande
Kirby
Dalles
Italy Celebrates Fortieth Anniversary of Rome Entry
In Rome on September 20 Italy marks the 40th anniversary of the entry of Italian troops into Rome and the birth of national unity. King Victor Emmanuel reviewed the troops in a military parade as a grand arte and industries exhibition opened to honor the occasion. Rome became part of united Italy on September 29, 1870, and September 20 has been a national holiday ever since.
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Rome
Italy
Victor Emmanuel
Taft Seen as Real Leader as Roosevelt Faces Challenge
The Taft camp claims Taft is the real leader after the Roosevelt conference and a flood of state messages praising Taft. Roosevelt vows no compromise with the old guard at Saratoga and declines to discuss a secret conference with Taft.
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Taft
Columbus
Roosevelt
United States
Wired
Moosevelt
Jatt
New York
Old Guard
Saratoga
New ‘Haven
Pendleton Round Up to Feature Steer Branding Contest
Pendleton Oregon hosts a frontier roundup September 28 to October 1. The steer branding contest pits two riders on cow ponies against a mad steed in a theatrical test of skill, with rope catching, hog tying and rapid mounts as riders aim to subdue the steer without harm.
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Pendleton
Ore
Hoyle
Bradley wins settlement for children in estate dispute
Salt Lake report says Anna Bradley secured 12500 for the former Senator Brown’s children after a long court battle over his will and her claim to a share of his fortune. Brown had left 100000 to the children of his first wife and cut Mrs Bradley’s children out.
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Anna Bradley
Salt Lake
Brown
Washington
Scottish Rite Masons Convene in Detroit for Annual Session
The Supreme Council Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Thirty Third degree of the Scottish Rite of Free Masonry Northern Jurisdiction convenes in Detroit on September 20 for its annual session.
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Detroit
Midh
Supreme Council
Soverign
Italians Celebrate Unity Parade in New York Honors Garibaldi Veterans
New York marks Italian unity with a grand parade where many red-shirted Garibaldi veterans lead and are cheered by crowds in a celebration surpassing any Italian city.
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New York
Italy
Army of Garibaldi
Hog Tie Technique Delays Steer Handling In Rodeo Field
Amid rough stock handling the steer taken to the ground using ropes often requires minutes of effort. The success depends on the handlers speed and precision in throwing and securing the animal, reflecting training in cow pen tactics.
Local bear attack ends with bear killed and rescues
A chaotic incident unfolds when Swan arrives at Lyte with a party of four, freeing two victims after a hand to hand struggle. The bear turned on the group for about thirty minutes before being killed, with loud yelps heard during the ordeal.
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Swan
Lyte
Ruggle
Tawney May Be Rebuffed by Insurgent Opponent Anderson
Reports from Minnesota indicate Congressman Tawney faces a reduced vote or defeat by insurgent challenger Anderson. Weather is fine and voting heavy as 1st District watchers expect Stevens to prevail over Halber.
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Tawney
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Anderson
Stevens
Halber
Prince Tsai Shun Heads to Washington With Schwab Party
Prince Tsai Shun uncle of the Chinese emperor, travels from San Francisco with a royal suite and Charles Schwab aboard a tour that includes Niagara Falls and Philadelphia before Washington. He is ill with bronchitis but expected to recover and then sail to the Orient in eighteen days.
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Charles Schwab
Tsai Shun
Washington
Niagara Falls
Philadelphia
Shake-up in New York Police Department Rumored
A well defined rumor says Acting Mayor Mitchell visited Mayor Gaynor’s home and Commissioner Baker will be removed amid graft allegations in the Tenderloin district.
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New York
New York Police Department
Mitchell
Gaynor
Baker
Crippen furniture auction draws large crowd in London
Interest in Crippen's trial remained high as his furniture was auctioned at a south side London dealer's ware room. Bidders paid steep sums for junk and even items of little value fetched up to five dollars amid a frenzied sale.
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London
Crippen
South Side
Remmilard Kennedy bootlegging case heads to jury
Attorneys for the state and defense argued all day in the bootlegging Remmilard Kennedy case. The jury is expected to retire tonight after sessions led by Portland’s L P Henshaw assisting the state. Key testimony came from Ford Bills Christian Church pastor Ben Morgan and Crocett.
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L. P. Henshaw
Portland
Ford Bills
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Christian Church
Ben Morgan
Crocett
England Faces Hitter Ear Thagele Spinners
In England reports warn of potential labor conflicts as spinner workers strike amid industrial tensions. The call for action signals possible national labor unrest depending on wage talks and factory conditions.
Sympathy for Employers in England Coal Dispute
Manchester dispatch notes workers at a cotton mill accept an issued order while warning of a possible general strike if spinners proceed with mill closures and lockouts. Public sentiment leans toward employers as unions show growing strength and readiness for a nationwide struggle across industries.
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Manchester
England
Girl Beaten and Robbed In Los Angeles
Two men attacked 19 year old Misa Lou Henning as she walked home in Los Angeles. She was found unconscious in an alley with a bruised head and a handkerchief soaked with wire form beneath her nose. A purse containing 15 dollars was stolen. She will recover and could not describe her assailants.
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Los Angeles
Misa Louise Henning
Wright Brothers May Move Experiments to Pasadena
Wright Brothers may relocate their aeronautical experiments to Pasadena this winter. A local realty board discussed potential construction of an aero dome here after confirming interest from Ray Knaben_sue and the Wright people.
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Wright Brothers
Pasadena
Wright Bros
Ray Knabensue
Wright
Aviatora
Toppenish Indians to Resume Gun Dance Celebration
Government grants permission for the Toppenish Indians to hold their gun dance after years of ban. The Indiana will gather at the reservation in Toppenish, Washington, the first week in October for the celebration.
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Toppenish
Indiana
Balloons Safe but Seen as Noncontenders for International Race
Officials in Indianapolis report all balloons safe after the national championship race. They fear none will be strong contenders for the international race in St. Louis in October, dampening expectations for the American team.
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Indianapolis
St. Louis
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