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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1906

Page

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Dowie in Conference over Seltim Deal and Settlement

Dowie and Voliva allies meet as Dowie seeks two and a half percent of property a figure that could equate to about a half million in value. W J Watton's side says a peaceable settlement is possible while critics call the claims a pack of infamous lies. Dowie reportedly plans to move to Zion if terms fail.

Scrippa News Association Chicago, Lil Dowie Deacon Morris Pasceble Zion'ae & Pula

Indictment Returned Against Emil M Scharff in Grant County

Federal grand jury charges Emil M. Scharff of Monument Oregon with unlawful reclaiming of 8000 acres of government land in Grant county The defendant was arrested and released on bonds A civil suit seeks damages Also a boarding room ad appears at 1807 Madison Avenue Portland April 12.

Scripps News Association Portland Public Today Fed Emil M. Scharff Monument Oregon Grant County

State Treasurer: A C Jennings for Honest Reform

A C Jennings seeks the state treasurer nomination on a platform of flat salary for 1905 emoluments and state fund control. His Civil War service and two-term county clerk record, plus five terms as chief clerk, are cited as proof of integrity and anti graft. Comrades urge his nomination. he claims independence from banks and factions to serve the common people.

A. C. Jennings

Services at St. Peter's Church for Good Friday

Tomorrow's services at St. Peter's church are at 10 a.m. 5 p.m. and 7 80 p.m. Offerings will go to the aged and infirm clergy fund.

St. Peter's Church Clargy Fund

Improved System of Life Saving

Washington April 12 The house appropriated thirty thousand dollars for a life saving station at Nesh Bay entrance to Puget Sound following the Valencia wreck. An additional one hundred seventy thousand was invited for the construction of sea going life saving tugs to operate with the station.

Scripps Newa Association Washington, D.C Valencia Nesh Bay Puget Sound

Insurance probe trims Iowa political participation

Des Moines, April 12 The insurance commission has begun an investigation of Iowa insurance companies. The June vote will total about 4000. Primary registration shows roughly three fourths of this number, about 200, cannot participate because they registered as Socialists, Prohibitionists, or declined to designate a party. Prohibitionists number about 250 in the county.

Beripps News Association Des Moings Iowa The Insurance Commission Iowa Insurance Companies Prohibi Gonists Prohibitionista

Third Quarterly Conference Presided by Elder Gilhlan

The Methodist church in the city held its third quarterly conference last evening led by Presiding Elder J D Gilhlan. Reports from departments indicate strong working and financial health of the church. Also notes pasture near Morgan Lake with well watered grain and livestock at one dollar per month.

Methodist Church J.D. Gilhlan Morgan Lake

KING AND QUEEN OF ITALY SPEND PRIVATE FORTUNE

Reports from Naples and nearby areas describe relief efforts as Mt Vesuvius eruption devastates towns. The queen and king are said to fund aid from their private funds while Pope Pius contributes to a relief fund. Ghouls, martial law, and widespread destruction accompany rescue work and injuries.

Italy Scrippe News Naples Hallene Mattusi Campo Pope Pius

Contested Oregon Treasurer Race Cites Graft Claims

The article discusses six candidates for State Treasurer with focus on Ralph Hoyt of Portland and E. V. Carter of Jackson County. Carter promises to turn over interest on state funds to the state, while Hoyt remains silent. The piece argues Carter would stop graft and reduce taxes, urging votes for Carter to end the practice.

Ralph Hoyt Portland E. V. Carter Jackson County Salam Hoyt

Robbery at Ashworth Hotel Hits Guest on Mason Street

Early today in San Francisco three masked men attacked Charles Carson at the Ashworth hotel on Mason street. Carson was beaten and robbed of four hundred dollars and jewelry valued at about one hundred dollars. other guests heard the disturbance but did not intervene.

Veulda Rea Lake Salerno Sicily Aleletona Scripps News Association San Francisco Cal Charles Carson Ashworth Hotel Mason Street

Piano Sale Promises Better Upright for Coast at Low Price

Eilers Piano House advertises an upright piano for 268 dollars claiming it beats every Coast retailer’s price of 376. A more refined model is offered at 280 dollars versus 425 elsewhere in the state. The ad asserts accuracy and urges homes without a piano to view the deal.

Eilers Piano House

Big mining deal rumors swirl in Butte

Rumors say a gigantic mining combination involves Agustus Heinze and J A Goran of Boston. Goran, a financier and organizer of American Consolidated Copper Company, recently organized with 150 million dollars capital encompassing Butte Utah and California mines, is now in Butte.

Scripps News Association Butte Agustus Heinze J. A. Goran Boston American Consolidated Copper Company Utah California Coran

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