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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1906
Page
1
Samuel Gompers writes to every congressman urging clear support for labor interests in the Labor Bill. He reports many replies and threatens to treat noncommittal lawmakers as opponents, vowing organized action.
Anaconda hosts the annual Montana state convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians with many delegates, plus the Ladies Auxiliary meeting. Both events run two days and are expected to surpass prior conventions in attendance.
A report from GSON on August 22 notes Minister Hicks addressing wage cable tensions amid fears of a deepen ing financial crisis. The official says the fear is subsiding though the financial situation remains serious.
Ashland Wisconsin August 22 The annual convention of the Wisconsin League of Municipalities will meet here this afternoon with Mayor Peter B Nelson of Racine in the chair. Attendance promises to be large and the program unusually interesting. Prof E G Smith of Beloit College and other scientists will read papers on municipal water supply. The convention lasts three days and focuses on municipal problems.
New York August 22 Thaw's lawyers will plead emotional insanity in the defense of Thaw who killed White Evlyn will be the principal witness. They contend Thaw was insane at the time of the killing but sane at present.
Advices from Carbanah Point state one lifeboat from the ill fated Steamer Valencia has been found in a cove near there. Eight skeletons are reported inside. Two lighthouse keeper boys discovered the boat while Indians allegedly knew of its presence but kept silent to obtain the boat.
Bogota August 22 the cabinet branded Mendosa former minister to the United States a traitor for allegedly revealing secrets of the diplomatic service.
August 22 dispatches report ongoing tremors and new fires heightening misery in Valparaiso. Heavy rains in Santiago worsen the crisis, with losses estimated near sixty million dollars and dead approaching two thousand. Relief dependence hits around sixty thousand as sanitation deteriorates amid threats of disease.
Scripps News reports rebel forces won a dawn victory at Pinar del Rio City. Government outposts were driven back. 3600 troops in the field with 6000 planned. President Palma says he was unprepared and warns movement is small and poorly led. Oyster Bay notes no US rush to intervene.
Goldfield reports both fighters at weight with Gans doing nine mile walks and trots each morning to sharpen stamina. Nelson says he can make 130 pounds easily and keen to face the winner as Britt desires a meeting with the victor. Arena completion slated for Monday.
United Railway rejects three dollar per day union wage demand as Carmen strike threatens to halt all city cars. President Calhoun’s impending arrival from the east is awaited to avert action. In Berlin reports there was no quake yet buildings opened and nails cracked as crowds fled to streets after tremor fears.
Helsingfors August 22 report states the Czar signed a decree granting free speech to the Finnish people. The move marks a significant policy change affecting civil liberties and local governance under imperial regulation.
A fifteen member committee formed at a Chicago conference of governors and insurance officials met in St Paul under Thomas D. O'Brien to draft uniform insurance laws for consideration by state legislatures. The group aims to produce a reform bill and may stay in session through the week.
St Paul Minn August 22 The insurance conference committee report to state commissions calls for strict salary controls on officers banning secret pensions or salaries to officers families. It requires vouchers for all expenditures over 100 and forbids political contributions direct or indirect.
Several thousand Farmers Union of Alabama members converge in Bessemer for a three day convention. Mayor J J Sullivan gives welcome and Ex National President O P Pyla of Texas responds. Afternoon executive session precedes evening papers to be read. Also notes a separate Vancouver harbor incident and a Scotland church official’s death.
Springfield reports Galbraith on trial as lynching leader, testifying in his own defense with an apparent alibi. Court interruptions drew crowd cheers, judge lost control, and public sentiment favored Galbraith as likely to be dismissed.
The steamer Amsterdam carrying many American tourists ran aground ten miles from Rotterdam this morning. All passengers were landed without incident.
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