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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1905
Page
1
A Singapore dispatch says four large steamers passed Singapore eastward likely serving as advance guard for sixteen German supply ships chartered by Russia for the Baltic Squadron. It is believed Admiral Rozestvensky awaits the colliers to cross the barrier before action.
Fire caused by lightning wipes out the Black Pholessle grocery plant the American Stoggie Company building and adjacent property in Huntington West Virginia April 1. Loss is estimated at 200000 dollars.
Apple Center Mr Stackland, among valley nursery growers, says local demand has left leading apple tree varieties scarce. Grand Ronde is set to become a major apple region in the Northwest, with projections of 40,000 trees yielding 20,000 boxes, equating to 400 carloads of 600 boxes each.
McKennon and Kiddle received a carload of Thoroughbred berford bulls from Salem this morning. Sixteen animals form a choice lot to be placed on the market.
Garfield meets state officials to review evidence gathered by attorney Monettin in the suit against the Bantere. Hoe plans an investigation of the old business and will soon hire three assistants.
The funeral for twenty eight victims of the Madrid reservoir disaster was held today with a large crowd in attendance. Later crowds attempted another demonstration but authorities intervened and banned further speeches and provocations.
The royal yacht Hohenzollern accompanied Emperor William as he arrived today to a large crowd that greeted him with a rousing reception. The correspondent notes the arrival date as April 11 with references to Greek entities involved in the event.
Madison April 11 The Lafollette railroad rate commission bill passed the assembly by 81 to 10. The measure creates an appointive committee with broad powers to regulate rail rates and practices.
No word has been heard from the President since yesterday afternoon. Secretary Loeb assumes everything is going well at the hunting camp as officials monitor the situation.
First spotted fever victims in Iowa named Eva Lambrith of Clinton and Gladys Wilson of Bac city. Iowa health officials confirmed April 11 as the date of the report, signaling local fear and ongoing investigation into the outbreak.
In Portland federal court United States Senator John H Mitchell pleads not guilty to three of four indictments. He demurs to the fourth charging receipt of compensation for services while a senator with a claim the grand jury was improperly constituted and District Attorney Heney lacked right to appear. The defense argues legal flaws may dismiss the case.
Oscar Lund, a Cove fruit farmer known for his cheerful smile, stopped by the county seat today to discuss local agricultural issues and community programs.
A local advertise promise from Romig and Staples offering Jersey Cream Patent Flour with every sack guaranteed. The notice emphasizes quality and reliability, inviting customers to purchase the flour through the listed merchants.
Twenty representatives of unions in the Montgomery Ward strike called on Mayor Dunne to submit grievances to arbitration. The mayor welcomed arbitration and pledged to preserve order. Amid the moment, two carry vans were pelted with missiles and police made several arrests.
Federal Grand Jury in Chicago reopened the beef trust investigation with many witnesses present. Three trunks supposedly connected to yesterday’s raid on a deposit vault appeared in the district attorney’s office, but officials would not confirm their future use or if papers would be shown to the grand jury today.
A dispatch from minister Griscom in Tokio reports Japan has closed Port Kelung northeast of Formosa to foreign ships. The move is viewed as indicating the port will be used by Togo as a base for his fleet.
A strong earthquake was felt in Lyons France this morning with many buildings badly damaged and the population in a panic. The tremor arrives as news of a devastating Indian earthquake looms with tens of thousands of lives lost.
Superior Judge Hart denied the motion to set aside indictments against Senators Bankers Wright Emmons and French. The next step is to set a trial date.
Commissioner Jullondar reports ten thousand killed in the Kangra district three thousand in Palampur and four hundred twenty four in Dharmeala plus soldiers crushed by falling stones in the parricks after the recent quake in Lahore.
Governor General Trepoff today demanded a list of Barrinters who attended the Pan Kassian Congress that the police broke up. It is believed the attendees will be expelled from the city.
April 11 report from Lawton Oklahoma notes Cowboys from the Burnette camp arriving with updates on the president's bunting party. The president rode a black horse from Waggoner and Burnette wearing wool trousers corduroy coat a black shirt and a white hat. Early Sunday while exercising he leaped from his horse and killed a coiled rattlesnake with his whip butt.
Washington reports that Puget Sound ports will refuse entry to vessels with passengers who have touched leprosy colonies in Hawaii. Officials fear spread after a Hawaiian legislature action. A recent junket of four hundred people mingled with lepers at Malaki Island without precautions.
Rev H L Aie euvnes of the American Baptist Home Mission Society announced John D Rockefeller Jr gave one hundred thousand dollars. The gift brings his twenty year total to above a million dollars to the society, separate from gifts to the Missionary Union.
A high military authority says Japan plans a large reorganization to reinforce its Manchurian army and unlock a Russian move. Total field strength will reach 1,000,000 with 760,000 in active fighting force, affecting every branch of service.
Reports from Bowbay indicate a powerful quake on April 11 destroyed Fort Kilfoo. Local residents fear casualties as ten rent Phan Mhew bbe aunts a of hla eousine and twenty eight others were buried in the rains.
Four children of Geo Mall were burned to death when their home in Clarkaville West Virginia burned early today. The parents barely escaped with the baby.
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