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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1906
Page
1
An frightened mob in Akwood Texas storms the local jail and overpowers the sheriff to lynch a seventeen year old Black man who allegedly harmed a woman. The mob forcibly tortures and hangs the suspect amid violent crowd misconduct as authorities lose control.
The Union school board directs funds to aid San Francisco sufferers, canceling this year’s athletic meet and any triangular events. The track team had showcased spring potential, while venues in La Grange or nearby cities may be considered for a future arrangement. In Washington, D C, April 26, the wedding of Cornelius Bling Jr of New York to Zaiden Cobb of Washington, D C is set for this afternoon with Elsie Cobb as maid of honor and Albert G. Milbank as best man.
Reports from San Francisco describe a plan by capitalist lawyers to erect a ten story steel structure on Powell Street and rebuild where the Hotel Rex stood. Officials note mass refugee transport is ending and efforts focus on rebuilding the city with funds expected when needed.
Oakland officials announce a Thursday morning gathering of representatives from all insurers with fire losses to decide on action and announce payment policy. Baltimore companies advised local bankers to keep vaults closed for thirty days. Local business leaders consider Oakland as a temporary or permanent rival hub, boosting cross bay commerce.
In Oakland on April 25 twenty seven deaths were reported with seven unidentified cases, one of whom was severely burned. The rest were listed as natural causes.
Oregon result shows Bourne leading Bourke as county returns come in from Multnomah and Union counties. W E Burke reports Bourne ahead by about 800 votes. Paris mentions military plans for May Day with large crowds and troop estimates.
Final festival arrangements announce a public assembly at the opera house at 10 50 am and 2 pm with an entertainment program led by Alan follows. Highlights include vocal solos, instrumental pieces, and an Oration by Claud Gatch. Committee lists and performers are named.
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