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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1905
Page
1
St Petersburg April 4. War Minister Sakaroff announced the Russian army at Mukden is numerically equal to Japanese forces but concedes Japanese generalship is superior. He denies countermanding orders for war materials and says no relaxation in war preparations exists.
Defendants Cinsinnetti, Obie Apil and Banth and his wife were moved from the county jail to plead to fugitives from justice. Attorney Athornew Shay secured a continuance to Friday before they were returned to jail. Missing extradition papers have been located by the express man.
Election in progress in Chicago with Judge Duane favored by municipal ownership advocates and Harlan expected to win by a small margin. Voter turnout is anticipated to be record breaking while weather remains clear and cold aiding turnout.
Ambassador designate to Mexico Daniel S. Conger leaves for the United States as Hankow and other foreign representatives gather at the station to bid him farewell.
The dispatch from Petersburg notes a changed general line position and predicts Japanese forces may reach Harbio within a month. It mentions possible railway disruptions near Tait Chian underscoring wartime strain.
The Tageblatt reports Sasoneff, the man who assassinated M. Fiehre, has escaped from the fortress of St Peter and St Paul in Vienna. The source cites private information about the escape.
A large early vote marked a hot city election in San Diego. Dan Jones runs on the Republican ticket against Capt John L Sehon a Navy retiree backed by non partisans and endorsed by Democrats. The key issue is municipal ownership of the water supply. Early signs point to Sehon winning.
An attempt to assassinate Assistant Prefect of Police M Misgale failed after three shots were fired at his carriage. The horses bolted at the first shot, likely saving the officer’s life. assailants fled.
President Roosevelt arrives on schedule in Souleville Kentucky greeted by Governor Beckham acting Mayor Bereth and reception chair Murray. He tours from Third and A Streets to the Louisville hotel with crowds along the route as thousands fill streets and a GAR group salutes.
Lincoln, April 4. Governor Mickey vetoed a bill to issue a 200000 bond for a state twine plant. He cited the need to curb spending as the state already carries a two million dollar debt.
A federal grand jury reconvened in Portland on April 4 to resume investigations into the Booth Kelley Lumber Co. and its extensive timber lands. A searching inquiry into the company’s affairs is being conducted by federal investigators.
Altona Penn April 4 The Committee of the bilamous coal operators and the Miners Scale Committee this morning aligned the old scale for another year averting a strike of fifty five thousand men.
Unfounded claim reports an explosion at an artillery depot destroyed by a bomb and seventy deaths. The April 4 dispatch clarifies there is no such incident or casualties.
In Rome on April 4 the pope welcomed the Duke and Duchess Connaught and their daughter Patricia in private audience. A report claiming the pope approved the Spanish king's marriage to Princess Patricia is denied as untrue.
A spring storm rages in the Rockies with snow five feet deep in some places disrupting railway traffic and delaying trains and other transport. Weather warnings and travel advisories follow as the storm continues.
On April 4 a group of men fired on police inspector Wanoveky as he walked the street. The inspector was twice wounded but not seriously hurt. The assailant escaped after the attack.
Secretary Hitchcock acting for the President has sent a conditional request for the resignation of Governor Brady of Alaska. The call follows complaints that Brady is closely identified with a mining company deeply involved in advertising its ventures. The action reflects concern over conflicts of interest.
The United States has about 641 million acres of farming land, larger than several European nations and Transvaal. Approximately 14,439,000 people are engaged in agricultural pursuits, with 18,845,000 employed in all other industries.
A man vaulted from the Wabash Street bridge into the Mississippi River in broad afternoon crowds. Witnesses reported a sudden fall from the middle span with the river swiftly consuming the figure below.
Anna Valentine, convicted of murdering Rosie Salza amid alleged infidelity, was sentenced to be hanged on May 12. The case highlights a brutal domestic tragedy and the court’s final ruling in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Three Black victims died when a mob attacked in Fulton Kentucky on April 4. Hyperippe News Association reports the incident followed a police matter referenced as a serious case.
Paris April 4 officials deny knowing the origin of a morning statement saying Foreign Minister Delcasse may take measures toward Vernaneja that President Castro would avoid. They say no decision is set and expect substantial indemnity to ease the situation. The French axle company thinks Castro may surrender the franchise to an American firm.
A Lahore dispatch reports a violent earthquake causing serious loss of life and extensive destruction. The town hall was razed, the cathedral and mosque suffered severe damage, and many native-quarter houses collapsed.
One of the state's largest mining material consignments arrives at Hilgard tracks near OR A&W, totaling over 400000 pounds across ten carloads. The load includes pips and other mining supplies for the Carac mines on Grande Ronde rivers, with a New company investing heavily to ready it for economical operation and to employ hundreds of teams for hauling.
Friends of James H Hyde plan to depose President Alexander at a board of directors meeting next Thursday after Equitalle Assurances hearing this afternoon.
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