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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1905
Page
1
The world congratulates President Roosevelt on securing peace between Russia and Japan. Emperors and kings praise his leadership as treaties near completion. Witte and Komura relay thanks, while markets anticipate new money flows and indemnity arrangements.
Two Jacobs brothers of Jefferson Indiana stand out for lodge service. One led Tabor Lodge as Secretary for 41 years and the other served as Treasurer for over 50 years according to Pacifia Odd Kellow.
Earthquakes strike Naples region with tremors at Sultana and Palooa while Mt Vesuvius and Stromboli erupt ejecting lava. Villagers flee in panic as alarms sound across the area of eruption and seismic activity.
Juneau Alaska August 30 Charles Pearce former manager of the Alaska Perseverance Mining Company sues for a one third share of the mine value estimated at five and a half million dollars. Pearce alleges a contract granting one third of profits over two hundred thousand and accuses President Jerome and others in New York of schemes to deprive him.
Secretary Bonaparte says other officers may be called before the court to explain their links to the Henington disaster. He weighs the advisability of proposing new legislation to reestablish the naval corps as inquiries continue into the deplorable affair.
Washington report from Eclippe News Association states the Marine Hospital Service confirms yellow fever has occurred in Pensacola with three cases. All patients are convalescent and under quarantine.
The surgeon general of the army received notice that yellow fever has broken out in Pevea cola, Florida, after a surgeon’s report from Barranear on the peninsula.
Portland Aug 89 attendance rose on the third day of the educational congress. E D Kessler presided. Prof Yoder of Washington State University spoke on Normal Schools and Education and Training. Prof Shelton of the University of Oregon led the discussion. Prof H M Liepalger delivered Normal Training with B W Johoson of Washington presiding.
A Californian named Chisago Ang 30 S01 arrested this morning on larceny charges. He allegedly stole twelve thousand dollars in jewels while acting as a special agent for the Madinoo Iron and Steel Company and converted them to his own use. He will be brought before Justices Everett on September 18.
Chicago traders see a reprimand on Puts and Calls as a proposition wins by 62 to 243 despite the prohibitory water law. The Borippes News Association notes the decisive vote and ongoing market rhetoric.
Aug 30 reports from Washington and St. Louis describe a partial solar eclipse with the moon obscuring the sun at times. Observers noted three sunspots despite cloudy skies and varying visibility.
Scrippa News Association reports Baliwio's airship "Oicky of Portland" completed a record flight in Portland. Thousands watched as it circled government buildings then returned to its starting point after about 45 minutes. The craft maintained steady control throughout and adjusted speed and altitude as needed.
The case of Governor Gobel’s murder is docketed at the U S Supreme Court for October term after receipt by the court. The record is filed via the Scrippe News Association with August date noted.
Washington Angus 30 secretary Bonaparte today ordered a court martial trial to try Captain Luovin Young of the Bennington for neglect of duty.
Buffalo Aug 90 Webbley injured in an auto accident has rallied. Attending physician Le Bixby says he thinks he will recover.
The report notes three deaths attributed to yellow fever and marks the afternoon hour as three o clock, reflecting a local illness outbreak update from the era.
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