This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1905
Page
1
A large number of naval officers have been ordered to Libau for duty in preparation for the fourth squadron to be sent to the far east, as reported by the Scripps News Association at Petersburg on April 1.
Tokio reports a Russian squadron arrived at Kamravh bay at noon on the twelfth of the month and had occupied the port for forty eight hours when seen at noon April 14th.
The Brynhilde, arriving from wengkot Tseeete Shee aliens, was halted Friday by sixty ships off Cape Padaran, thirty Russian warships counted by the captain. The fleet moved northeast at ten knots, heading toward the Formosa Strait near Saigon.
A London dispatch reports Japanese forces capturing a large number of colliers along the coast on April 14. A Singapore message notes the German steamer Devourange sighting the Russian fleet on April 14 near latitude thirteen north. A Hong Kong dispatch says part of the Russian squadron was seen in Toran bay, 350 miles north of Kamraoh bay, on a Sunday.
The Supreme Court affirming a New York district court ruling, grants a writ of habeas corpus for Jobo A Benson, a San Francisco real estate operator. Benson must travel to the District of Columbia to face trial on bribery charges involving a land office official and land fraud reports.
The United States Supreme Court ruled a New York law banning bakery workers from exceeding sixty hours per week or ten hours per day unconstitutional, overturning lower court decisions.
The U S Supreme Court issued a mandate directing the District of New Jersey Circuit Court to dismiss the Harriman case against Hill and his partisans. The action followed Northern Securities, with Harriman et al as plaintiffs.
The Supreme Court ruled that George W. Beaver former superintendent of salaries and allowances division of the post office department may be removed from the New York district to the District of Columbia for trial on charges connected with postal frauds.
The third Patterson murder trial opened in recorder Goff's court with 150 talesmen summoned for jury selection. Nan Patterson, brought from the Tombs, declared innocence and anticipated acquittal as proceedings focused on seized letters used as potential evidence. An injunction on access to grand jury minutes was argued, with further hearings slated for tomorrow.
Chanute Kansas April 17 Commissioner Garfield today went to Independence for a conference with Standard Oil officials who have been gathering and anticipating his visit. His assistants stayed to secure testimony from local producers. Congressman Campbell, whose revocation sparked the congressional investigation, conferred with Garfield and supplied valuable data. Local producers express favorable impressions of Garfield's efforts.
Portland April 17 Congressmen Bilager Hermann and others were arraigned in a federal district court on land fraud indictments. Thad deus Potter W Jones former US District Attorney John Hall and more entered abatement pleas as arguments continued on Senator Mitchells plea in abatement before Judge Bellinger. Objections were raised as the session adjourned. State senator Edwin Mays E K Brown and Daniel Clark pleaded not guilty.
Secretary Loeb has not communicated with the President since Saturday morning at camp. Snow forces a relocation as rancher Henry Doepler reports deep snows eight miles from Roosevelt’s camp. The President will hunt monoctain lion and bob care and attend three Chicago functions on the homeward trip.
The La Grande baseball team shows strong potential in a practice game with Cotner and Crable delivering effective pitches. Van Buren behind the plate solidifies the defense as the infield backs up the farm’s power. New players mix with familiar stars to keep the squad trusted to lead the season.
On Saturday RW Deal was arrested for larceny of a merc property belonging to 8 C Williams. He was bonded to appear before the justice in the afternoon. The trial is in progress.
Commander John B. Briggs is acquitted of charges at a naval court martial held in Manilla. He commanded the cruiser Baltimore when it grounded in the Malacos Stralia, according to Borippe News Association.
Thieves cracked the safe of AJ Cromwell and Company jewelers in Portland on April 17 and stole twelve hundred dollars in gold and jewelry. No clues reported about the criminals.
The appeal in the case of the British steamer Nigre ta, seized by the Japanese cruiser Tevbma, and condemned, has been rejected. The vessel and cargo have both been confiscated.
The argument over the validity of bonds worth two hundred thousand dollars for building a state oil refinery is on the Supreme Court docket for today. A decision is expected within a few weeks.
Twenty three wagons deliver freight for Montgomery Ward & Co as normal operations resume. Chicago employers report the teamsters strike is over with police protection preventing riots. The mayor seeks arbitration while teamsters warn freight handlers could join the dispute.
In Seattle during the latter part of March four men Edward Allen William Feighter Tilbury and Frank Henry pleaded guilty to highway robbery against six people. Judge Vi Tutin sentenced each to ten years at hand labor in the Walla Walla penitentiary. Feighe and Tilbury stated ages 20 while the other two claimed 23. They offered no remarks as the sentence was handed down.
Rome April 17. The railroad strike began under heavy guard but proved weaker than hoped as some workers stayed at work. A manifesto cited inability to endure a stoppage while leaders seek a general walkout with limited support.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.