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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1905

Page

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Russian fleet plans stay near Kamranch Bay in May

A Scripps dispatch from St Petersburg reports Japanese efforts to turn the Russian left near Heichimon met with Russian retreat northward. Heavy rains have swollen mud making roads nearly impassable. The Bone sian Government orders merchant vessel reserves in Scandinavia to return home, likely for the Baltic fleet. Admiral Rojestvensky may keep the Kamrach bay squadron through May and shells out cruisers to overtake merchant ships toward Formosa.

Scripps News Association St Petersburg Heichimon Petershyre Tokio Kamrach ‘Bay Rojestvensky Formosa Shamranh Salgou Ander Lag Russia

Crandall Siblings arraigned on assault charge in Justice Court

Chas Crandall pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was fined ten dollars plus costs by Justice John E Hough. William Crandall pleaded not guilty and the case proceeded to trial after evidence and counsel arguments. The judge found him not guilty and discharged him.

Chas Crandall William Crandall John E Hough Wiliam Crandall Oa Carred

Roy Miller in Baker City

Sheriff Brown returned from Tonopah Nevada with Roy Millis charged by the county grand jury for bank wrecking at Sumpter. Miller, cashier when the bank closed, posted bond of 3000 and appeared before Judge White. Attorney A Jolne noted.

Baker City Sheriff Brown Tonopah Nevada Roy Millis Bank of Sumpter Miller Tts White Jane Jolne

Second Trial of Dr Hoch Opens in New Ulm

The second trial of Dr George R Koch for the murder of his rival Dr Gebbart at New Ulm began today. Koch posted twenty thousand dollars bail and voiced confidence in an acquittal.

Hoch Mankato Mine George R Kocb Gebbart New Ulm Kocbis

Jefferson Improves At Hospital After Restful Night

Joseph Jefferson, dean of the American stage, is reported improved this morning after a restful night. He spent the night in Jacksonville, Florida, and appeared bright and cheerful as of first light.

Jacksonville Flo Joseph Jefferson

Two German Girls Die From Gas Inhalation In Chicago

Two German girls employed by Herman Pagel on North Halstead were found dead this morning after inhaling gas. Pagel and his wife were resuscitated. The girls names are not given.

Chicago Herman Pagel North Halstead Pagel

Three Plead Guilty in Bank Embezzlement Case

In Loraine on April 18, cashier E D Kaneon a distant cashier E B Walker and book-keeper D B Walker of Citizens' Savings Bank pleaded guilty to embezzlement. Kaneon received seven years in the penitentiary while the Walkers drew two and a half years each. Shortages quoted around one hundred dollars.

Scripps News Association Loraine Kaneon Walker Citizens’ Savings Bank

Selecting a Jury in Patterson Case

The Patterson trial opened with jurors being questioned as 21 talesmen were examined and no juror chosen. Recorder Goff ordered completion of the jury today despite an Easter adjournment, with costs of prior trials cited at 22 000, 18 000, and an estimated 42 000 for the current proceedings.

New Y Ak Wm B Aldrich Patterson Goff Mies Patterson

Emmons, D W Dies in Huntington at 78

Col onel D W Emmons founder of Huntington along with Collis P Huntington died here of apoplexy at age seventy eight.

Huntington W Va D W Emmons Collis P Huntington

Strikes Hit St Petersburg Port and Riga Bakeries

Russian strikes disrupt St Petersburg as Baltic port workers demand higher wages and threaten to block ships. Riga bakers also strike, leaving the town nearly without bread.

St Petersburg Baltic Porte Riga

Northwest business delegation to visit La Grande

The Chicago Commercial Association plans a three stop tour through Oregon visiting Portland The Dalles and La Grande on the 27th. Delegates include Ferdinand Armbruster John McCarthy James MacVeagh and others from Burley and Tyrell F A Hardin Co and Franklin MacVeegh Co among others. The Commercial Club will discuss entertaining these leaders at its Friday meeting and promote Grande Ronde valley resources.

Chicago Commercial Association Chicago Northwest la Grande Oregon Portland Dalles United States Ferdinand FP Armbruster Burley and Tyrell Frederick Bode Gage Bros JE Metebersh Sosreentine American Lumberman John F Hardin F A Hardin & Co W D Haynie Illinois Steel Co Hypea Marsall Field Co A Kimbark Chicago Paper Mills Co James MacVeagh MacVeegh & Co John McCarthy Continental National Bank John G Miller John G Miller Co Maccives

Secretary Loeb Visits the Camp

Secretary Loeb traveled from Greenwood Springs to the President's camp on the enact divide at the Charles Penny ranch. He carried papers needing the President's signatory and may stay overnight. The week ends with the camp moving west to a busier game area. Ranchers request a visit to their mountain school to address pupils.

Scripps News Association Greenwood Springs Colo Loeb Charles Penny Ranch West Divide

Garfield plans California trip amid investigations in Kansas

Commissioner Garfield aims to start for California Friday after a day in South Kansas field. He will visit territorial districts and review cases from the coast. His force of assistants has grown to fifteen.

Borippa News Association Chanute Kansas Garfield California South Kansas Field

Rate Investigation Hearing Reveals Railroads Discuss Rates

Victor Maranez of Santa Fe testified before the Senate committees on April 19 denying rate agreements but admitting railroad officials discussed rates. He claimed “talked things over” and an understanding reached on what would be competitive, noting intermediate points benefited by such actions.

Scripps News Association Washington Senate Victor Maranez The Santa Fe

British appoints Hunter to Panama Canal board of engineers

The British government designates Chief Engineer Hunter of the Manchester Ship Canal to act on the board of consulting engineers for the Panama Canal, announced on April 19.

Scripps News Association Washington Hunter Manchester Ship Canal Nct Panama Canal

Hoch Trial Begins Over Murder Claimant Wife Case

Johann Hoch the con man and alleged murderer stands before Judge Kersten to face trial for the death of his wife Mrs Mary Walker toch. Assistant state attorney Oleen prosecutes, Plotke defends. Six women claiming Hoch as husband attend court amid expected 216 jurors in a case built by heavy newspaper coverage.

Chicago Johann Hoch Con Kersten Mary Walker Toch Oleen Plotke Hoch

More Witnesses Are Summoned In Federal Grand Jury Probe

Thirty new subpoenas were served today in Chicago as part of the Federal Grand Jury investigation of the local trust. The grand jury reconvened in new quarters at the Federal Building with witnesses including Jense P Lyman former president of the National Packing Co and Henry Godfrey secretary of the Actus Trading Co. Authorities believed several summonsed witnesses were about to leave the city.

Chicago Withereen Toa Jiry Federal Building Jense P Lyman National Packing Co Henry Godfrey Actus Trading Co

D. A. R. Elect Officers in Washington

The D. A. R. today elected Mrs Fairbanks as honorary president general by unanimous vote. Mrs Tunis Hamlin of Washington was chosen chaplain general, Mrs ME Davis of Washington treasurer general, Mrs J P Dollivar of Iowa historian general, Miss Aline Solomons of Washington librarian general, and Elroy M Avery named editor of the magazine.

Washington DA K Today Mra Fairbanks Tunis Hamlin Mre Me58 Davis Mra J P Dollivar Iowa Misa Aline Solomons Iss Elroy M Avery Magazing

Japanese Protest Demands Action Over Balte Fleet Shelter

At a conference of the elder statesman and principal ministers a strong protest was sent to Francs over neutrality violations by sheltering and assisting the Balte fleet at Madagascar and Kamrand. No reply has been received.

Scripps News Association Tokio Francs Balte Madagascar Kamrand

Equitable Life Agents Debate Permanent Structure Plan

New York April 19 General agents of the Equitable Life Assurance Society reassembled at Hotel Buvoy to consider forming a permanent organization for agents. District managers weigh sending a committee to Albany to press for charter changes to empower holders to vote for directors. Tarbell rejects resigning President Alexander, while a revolt urges Vice President Hyde to resign. A committee will notify Hyde of the resolutions.

New York Equitable Life Resurance Society Hotel Buvoy Albany Poles Hetter Tarbell Alexander Eqouitable Agencier Knowles Hyde

First anti cigarette law decision issued by police court

Judge Whallon ruled in William Branley case that the anti smoking law applies only to persons with cigarettes for sale in his concession. The decision marks the first interpretation under the new act.

Bycripps News Association Indianay's, Ltd Whallon Ciee William Branley Yestorday

A Trap Was Set By Soripa Nera Ansociation

In Sacramento on April 19 only two witnesses were examined in the case of ex state senator Hunkera accused of accepting a bribe. Secretary Clarence Grange of Phoenix Building and Luan Co. and Gavin McNab testified that James Jordan demanded money, and the trap was set to catch the senator.

Soripa Nera Sacramento Cal Hunkera Clarence Grange Phoenix Building Luan, Co Gavin McNab James Jordan

Train kills two in Pasadena area grade crossing disaster

OB Davies and his wife of Pasadena were killed when their vehicle was struck by a Santa Fe train at a grade crossing while driving to Los Angeles this morning.

Los Angeles Cal OB Davies Pasadena Santa Fe

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