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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1905

Page

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French asks Russian fleet to leave Kamranh Bay

Paris reports the French government formally requested Admiral Rozentvenky to withdraw his squadron from Indo China waters. A Paris source says the move seeks to prevent a breach of neutrality and avoid entailed danger to peace. The report notes no confirmation that the fleet has already departed.

London Parie Kamranh Bay Witte Paris Ronvier Chamier of Commerce Rojentyensky Indo China France Flept St Petersburg Rojestvenaky Apnam

Nan Patterson Attends Services With Sister

New York April 21 Miss Nan Patterson the alleged murderess of Ceasar Young together with her sister Mrs Julia Smith attended religious services today at the Presbyterian chapel in the Tombs. After the sermon they were taken to the hospital cell in a double room where they spent the afternoon reading and conversing.

New York Nan Patterson Ceasar Young Mra Julia Smith Presbyterian Chapel N the Tombs

President Proud of Killing Bear at Camp

Secretary Loeb returns from the President's camp and reports the President is in good health and proud of killing a bear. He notes a second shot broke the backbone ending the bear’s life and mentions plans to move the camp to Gregor ranch on the West Side and then toward Red Stone. The President will visit on May fourteenth and stay overnight before heading to Denver.

Scrippe News Association Glenwood Springs Cole Loeb

Labor Leaders Meet Mayor Over Chicago Strike

Chicago April 21 union leaders meet mayor Dupne after an invitation to discuss the strike. Leaders postpone a visit to wholesale houses and may vote tonight on a general strike affecting about thirty five thousand teamsters.

Chicago Dupne Teameters C.ty

Tickets Destroyed Hit by Fire at Southern Pacific Ferry Building

Fire destroyed the Southern Pacific office at the ferry building in San Francisco on April 21, wrecking thousands of railroad tickets. The loss risks widespread duplication trouble and could benefit ticket scalpers who bought return ends.

Scripps News Association San Francisco The Southern Pacific

Notable Relative Aids In Defense In Portland Case

Highly connected woman, claiming kin to California chief justice, travels from China to Portland to defend a woman charged in a local case. She hires an attorney and urges a speedy trial, seeking to establish a vigorous defense amid swift legal action.

Stone Supreme Court of California Bhat Portland China

Paul Jones to be buried at Annapolis cemetery

Authorities agree the remains of Paul Jones should rest in the cemetery of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis because he was a renowned naval officer.

Washington Oval Paul Jones Naval Annapolis

Russian Minister Paul Lassar Dies After Amputation

Pekin April 21 M Paul Lassar Russian minister to China died here last night after his foot, recently amputated, failed to save his life. His death follows medical complications from the procedure.

Panama Railway to Buy 24 New Mogul Engines

President Shonts and vice-president Wallace signed a contract with the American Locomotive Company for twenty four large double ended mogul engines at twelve thousand dollars each. Preparations proceed for five hundred freight cars and other equipment to boost the line's capacity.

Washington Shonts Wallace Panama Railway American Locomotive Company

Demurrers Filed in Federal Land Fraud Indictments

State senator George O Brownell and George Soren filed demurrers and pleas of abatement to the indictments charging subornation of perjury in connection with land frauds in Federal District Court today.

Portland George O Brownell George Sorenson Federal District Court

Convent Fire at Et Genevieve Claims Many Lives

A Montreal reported blaze at Et Genevieve convent near Montreal destroyed the big building early this morning. Thirteen inmates are known dead including the Mother Superior. Among the aged boarders and younger girls there are numerous fatalities and many residents were left homeless after no local fire brigade and delayed help. Sister Marie Teresa and Maria Robertine likely died while rescuing children.

Gerippe News Association Montreal Anp Et Genevieve Buffalo Siater Marie Teresa Maria Robertine

Agents Seek Quick Action in Syracuse Meeting

General agents of the Equitable Life Insurance Society arrived in Syracuse on April 21 and scheduled a noon conference with state insurance superintendent Hendricks. Hendricks said he had urged mutualization in his report and awaits the court's decision to act.

Scripps News Association Syracuse Equitable Life Insurance Society Herdricks State Insurance Department Hendricks

Joseph Jefferson Improves Slightly After Night

Palm Beach Florida April 21 reports the renowned actor Joseph Jefferson shows light improvement this morning over yesterday following a good night. The veteran performer remains under care as fans await further updates.

Palm Beach Fla Joseph Jefferson

Fire Rages Uncontrolled In City Residence Section

A gale of thirty miles per hour drives a destructive blaze through the city residence section. The fire department is unable to control the flames. Later reports indicate twelve residences were affected.

Oripps News Association

British Fleet Orders Hogue To Sea Amid Rising Activity

Hong Kong reports April 21 that the British armoured cruiser Hogue has been ordered to proceed to sea with full steam on two hours notice. Other ships in the squadron are also active as tensions mount.

Hong Kong

Portland Beats Los Angeles in Ninth Inning Rally

Portland held Los Angeles until the ninth before allowing a late run as Hall of the visitors pitched well. Boora and Pertti starred in the field while Iberg limited Oakland. Tacoma beat Tecoma with Roach silencing the home lineup and Eagan homering. In the National League Pittsburgh and Chicago games were postponed by rain. Boston beat Brooklyn 7 to 2 while New York defeated Philadelphia 4 to 3.

Portland Jones Los Angeles Hall Tavuoma Tecoma Tacoma Roach Eagan Seattle RHQG Momeelo Cecciecsnisees Coocpa Aea Pittoburg Pitteburg Louis Chicago Chicago -Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn New York Philadelphia

Strike Called Off After Committees Meeting

The strike committee met and decided to call off the railroad strike at midnight. The strike has been an absolute failure. The men will attempt to resume work and make the best arrangements with the railroads.

Scripps News Association Rome

Secretary Hay Recovered While Traveling to Bad Nauheim

Secretary Hay left Genoa for Bad Nauheim via Milan reporting full recovery of his health. The trip is covered by the Scrippa News Association with updates from April 21.

Scrippa News Association Genoa Italy Hay Bad Nuehim Milan Bie Heath

Equitable Life faces receiver bid amid charges of mismanagement

Petition filed in U S Circuit Court seeks receiver for Equitable Life Insurance Society amid accusations of land misappropriation and mismanagement. Named plaintiffs include John Sande, Abraham Sitton, Maz Ettleson, Louie Newman, Samuel Lyons, and Edna Lyone. Meeting held in New York Life Building to decide action.

Scrippe News Association Chicago Equitatic Life Assurance Society Today United States Circuit Court Alexander Hyde Equitable Life Insurance Society Bohuyler New York Life John 0 Sandite Abraham Sitton Jaleus Ettleson Maz Ettleson Louie Newman Samuel Lyons Edna Lyone

Referee Says Britt White Bout Won’t Be Held Next Thursday

Haidy Graney, a noted referee, says there is no possibility of the Britt-White fight taking place next Thursday. He notes supervisors blocked the event locally and the principals refuse to fight at Colma.

Scripps News Association Francisco Haidy Graney Colma

Oil inquiry chief heads to California from Topeka

Commissioner of corporations Garfield departed Kansas City for Topeka en route to California to inspect oil field conditions and continue inquiry into Standard Oil Company procedures.

Kansas City Garfield Topeka California Standard Oil Company

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