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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1908

Page

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Czar Seizes American Miners in Siberia Without Warrant

Nome Alaska September report claims the gunboat Chilke seized $10 000 and several American miners at Anedio Siberia on September 15. The action involved John Rosan of the Northeast Siberia company and A H Baker and followed orders cited from the Russian consulate. Officials dispute the findings and say the czar received false reports about gold amounts.

Nome Alaska Chilke Whoere Anedio Siberia John Rosan Northeast Biberia Company Cvar Ituasia Ahs Baker Northeast Company San Francisco St. Stersburg Rosan

Rosebud lands to be settled under lottery system

Dallas reports that several automobiles arrived to serve entrants for the Rosebud Indian reservation opening on October 1. Prospective settlers are gathering in Dallas and the expected turnout could reach thousands. The lands will be awarded by a lottery.

Dallas Rosebud

Chicago and New York Tie Game Decides Lead

Sept 24 Chicago and New York National League leaders tied 1 1 after a game that broke up yesterday. President Pulliam relied on umpire reports but did not commit. Chicago coach Chance planned to play off the tie at 1 30, while Giants and McGraw watched as fans heckled. New York threatened an appeal if the game is not replayed.

New York Chicago Pulliam Chance Giants Cance McGraw

Society Girl Dorothy McIntyre Elopes With Mexican Rancher

Dorothy McIntyre, daughter of former Governor A. W. McIntyre, married Banéra Cortez, a Mexican rancher, after an elopement sparked by a family dispute. The pair drove 39 miles to obtain a license before their wedding.

Fe Lajera Col Dorothy A. W. McIntyre Banéra Cortez Cortes Onejon

Lucrative pay for architect Dow in Washington

Olympia Sept 24 The highest paid state employee is Spokane resident John W Dow appointed in April 1907 as architect for the eastern Washington hospital at Medical Lake the state penitentiary at Walla Walla and the state college at Pullman He has drawn 17600 and will receive 5000 more soon averaging 1000 a month for 17 months well exceeding the governor lieutenant governor state treasurer state auditor attorney general and state superintendent combined He also travels vast distances inspecting work and earns a five percent fee on all plans and construction supervision Dow was chosen by college regents and the board of control for the posts he holds

Olympia Wash Spokane John W. Dow Eastern Washington Hospital Medical Lake State Penitentiary Walla Walla State College Pullman Dow College Regents Board of Control

Medical Leaders Attend Tuberculosis Conference in Philadelphia

Philadelphia hosts many eminent medical figures at a conference on tuberculosis linked to the International Congress in Washington. A program of important papers and addresses has been prepared for tomorrow and Saturday.

Philadelphia Washington

Umata Society Scandal Aired At Preliminary Hearing

In Omaha on September 24 the preliminary hearing for Charles E. Davie began over the death of Austin. The crowded police court drew society women as Davie, attended by an escort, appeared with a pale face. Fred Davis, First National Bank vice-president and Davie’s brother, sat among leading counsel. Mrs. Austin arrived mourning, fainting on stairs, revived by a nurse. Neighbor Mrs. Archer testified she heard a shot and a scream from the Rustins' home and saw a man.

Omaha Charles E. Davie Austin Davie Fred Davis First National Bank

Local Option in Ohio Politics Drives Temperance Push

Republican leaders in Cincinnati report the new county local option law, effective at month start, strengthens the party and boosts Taft prospects in Ohio. Prohibition campaigns spread across counties with dry petitions supported by many voters. Temperance sentiment grows, uniting Republicans and the Anti-Saloon League, while Democrats largely ignore the issue. In Peoria labor leaders debate Gomper program and Bryan support at next month’s state federation convention. An appeal to defeat Speaker Cannon in Danville will be urged, aiming to mobilize voters for anti Cannon action.

Taft Buckeye Anti-Saloon League Pattison Peoria Ilindle Gomper Bryan State Federation of Labor Danville Cannon

Gore to speak at Dreamland rink tonight

Bepttle September 24 United States Senator T P Gore a Divid scion of Oklahoma arrived here this afternoon. He speaks tonight in Dreamland rink.

Bepttle United States T. P. Gore Oklahoma Dreamland Rink

Nome Murder Suspect Fumigation Aims to Flush Out Lee Johnston

Nome authorities, Sept 24, believe Lee Johnston, accused of killing his wife, may be aboard the steamship Victorian hidden in the hold. They have ordered fumigation of the ship to force his surrender or reveal his hideaway.

Nome Lee Johnston Johnston

Tragic Funeral Pyre Fire In Skagway Cemetery

Skagway on September 24 reports the burning of G Kiohara a Japanese man at Skagway cemetery in a funeral pyre marking the first such evamation in the far north. He died Monday from Bright's disease and telegraphed his wife and three children before death. Kiwaras brother and Tapanohe attended the scene and Kumamotad Hie is named in the text.

Skagway G. Kiohara Kiviara Bright Hieldet

Washington state Democrat launches national campaign attack

In Bellingham Washington last night George F. Cotterill United States senator candidate and Charles H. Miller district congress nominee spoke. Miller criticized the pantomime as the worst in history and charged the Republican party with collusion with J P Morgan and with government aid to financiers in exchange for Morgan's backing of Taft's future candidacy

Bellingham Wish Democracy George F. Cotterill Charles H. Miller Miller J. P. Morgan Panto Morgan Taft

Radical proxy bid for socialist labor nominee Preston

New York reports August Gilhaus, a New York civil engineer, seeks the presidency by proxy for Martin R. Preston, jailed in Nevada for 26 years. Preston heads the Socialist Labor Party but refused the nomination. Dante De Leon leads the party. Gilhaus campaigns in city slums, advocating radical doctrines with a martyr’s zeal.

Eign August Gilhaus White House Martin R. Preston Nevada Preston Socialist Labor Party Eugene V. Debe Gilhaus New York Dante de Leon de Leon Debs Socialist Party Gilheaus New York City Henry George

Pacific coast business leaders set for Japan excursion

Preparations are complete for a Pacific coast commercial organizations delegation to Japan. Representatives from major west coast cities will join the trade invasion of the Orient to foster closer commercial ties with Japanese firms and households.

San Francisco Japan

Car collision ends Hutton race course on Isle of Man

Shortly after racing began P D Sirling's Hutton car collided with a wall demolishing it and injuring the two occupants. The course is described as dangerous and the injury condition is reported as serious.

Taft Arrival in Bololt Sparks 2000 Supporters

Taft Louilly greeted by about 2000 residents in Bololt Wisconsin as he arrived and delivered a brief speech this morning marking a lively welcome in the town.

Taft Louilly Bololt Wis Ludge Taft

Haskell Denies Resignation Amid Bryan Crisis

In Columbus and Guthrie reports Bryan reads Roosevelt reply on Texas governor Haskell. The Roosevelt‑style answer questions the graft claims and Haskell denies resigning as treasurer of the national Democratic committee while awaiting possible clarifications. Governor Haskell plans to address Cincinnati while graft doubts persist.

Ing Roosevelt Biaswell Texas Standard Ol Company Haskell Cincinnati Guthrie Okla National Democratic

Government expert estimates forest fire costs in Minnesota

Washington Sept 4 government expert R. We Pullman reports Minnesota forest fires may reach ten million dollars. He says expenditures could climb as federal and state agencies respond.

Washington R. We Pullman Minnesota

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