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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1906
Page
1
Report from Warsaw says a bomb exploded this morning killing the chief of police and two constables, wounding a nearby woman as the assassin escaped. In St Petersburg reports, taunting soldiers led to the killing of fifty-seven peasants in Kharloff province.
Chicago August 21 Illinois Socialists in convention consider a platform drafted by Joseph Mendell Patterson the millionaire.
Powder House No 1 on the Yreka branch line exploded, killing two boys and fatally injuring a third. The blast shattered windows across Yreka, and two small rifles found near the bodies were damaged, suggesting a shot fired into the vented house.
Edward Morrell, serving life for robbery in Fresno County, applied for a pardon in Sacramento. He helped hold up the Fresno jailer and freed train robber Chris Evans, who wounded the Fresno police chief during the escape. both were later recaptured.
Eleven jurors were selected in Portland in the federal court to hear former U S Attorney Franklin Mays George Sorenson and Willard J Jones charged with complicity in large scale Blue Mountains Reserve land frauds. Congressman Williamson and Herman named as co defendants.
Chicago wheat opened at 7 and closed at 7.1, corn opened at 4 8 and closed at 4.8, oats opened at 3 0 and closed at 2 9 3.
In Galaboro N G Aug 21 the severely harmed body of Minnie Waddila a 16 year old girl was found with torn lips and bruised neck suggesting rape. Anger runs high near Fremont and another lynching is scheduled as armed citizens form a posse to hunt the alleged killer.
Havana August 21 rebels tried to force entry to the city but fled when police exposed them. Reports say Jos Miguel Gomez may have been arrested and held, with the government confirming the secretary under arrest.
The MCA convention continues with forenoon reports from standing committees. Delegates take a trolley ride to Congress Springs in the afternoon. In Caldwell New York the eighth annual meeting of the New York Historical Association opens at Fort William Henry Hotel Lake George. A two day program features a symposium on The Indian Raids and Massacres of the Revolutionary Period.
Fully one third of the wheat crop in the area is rusted and confined to the irrigated district. The dry farms escape damage. The rust loss amounts to about a million and a half dollars.
C Mills an arriving electrical engineer from American Falls discovers a seven pound mammoth tooth at the site of the American Falls power plant excavation on July 20. The tooth crown spans seven inches with a five and a half inch root. Other remains indicate prehistoric creatures inhabited the area. A tusk measuring 13 inches in circumference and several feet long was found recently.
Warran Smith and Rob Suettinger camping near Matoles headwaters encountered a ranger with autocratic authority over the forest area. The ranger impressed them into fighting a nearby fire though the blaze was miles away. Warren insisted he did not seek payment, aiming to forget business concerns.
Aug 21 Valparaiso reports Roosevelt condolence note answered by Chilean government. Military engineers repair railways and telegraph lines while housing plans use wood to shelter the homeless. Convicts at large blamed for crimes. 50+ captured and shot publicly. Banks reopen briefly. reconstruction accelerates as fear and tremors persist.
Arthur Reed and two companions are jailed as suspects in the assault of Mabls Lawrence on the Atlanta suburbs. A mob surrounds the area and may act before night if the victim identifies the assailant. A reward had been offered for the lynching of the right person.
Springfield hosts the Republican State Convention with Yates and Cullom factions strong and Cullom expected to back Cannon for president. Peoria hosts the Democratic State Convention as Sullivan and Hopkins maneuver to curb Bryan support, but Bryan momentum is seen as strong in Illinois.
Columbois hosts a large Democratic gathering on opening day as delegates from across Ohio assemble to nominate a full state ticket and decide the party stance for the coming presidential campaign. factions from Pattison and Bryan supporters influence the proceedings. A National Archery Association tournament in Baton, Mass. also opens with thousands watching, while Maine Odd Ladies hold a field day in Portland at Nonesuch Park with athletic events and historical talks.
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