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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1905

Page

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President and Royal Guests Attend Princeton Navy Game

The presidential party including President Roosevelt and family left for Princeton to attend the Army versus Navy football game. The game opened Army 6 Navy 0 with punting and series rushes. Weeks kicked goal. Final score Army 6 Navy 6 after Douglas drove to the four yard line for a TD and North added the extra.

Scripps News Association Washington Dec Rotary Taft Admiral Dewey Bob” Evans Army Navy Princton Roosevelt Aese Princeston Oane Tomsy Weeks Princeston Douglas North

Many Miners Killed And Entombed In Wyoming Mine

An explosion at Kammerrer Coal and Coke Company mine No 1 in Cokeville Wyoming kills twenty one workers and entombs many more. Fire and gas slow rescue as flames light the area. some bodies recovered including an Englishman. Town of Cokeville gutted by fire. loss about 180000 dollars.

ScHippe News Association Cokeville Wyo Kammerrer Coal and Coke Company England Gokaville

Socialists Adjourn Without Action on Russian Aid

The International Socialist Council adjourned without deciding on measures to aid Russian revolutionists. American delegates suggested celebrating the anniversary of the massacre at St Petersburg, a proposal that gained no formal agreement. The discussion occurred in Brussels on December 2 with all actions left for later consideration.

Scripps News Association Brussels International Socialist Council Today St Patersburg

Not Guilty in Case Involving Dr Percy D Mc Leod

The jury found Dr. Percy D Mc Leod not guilty as an accessory after the fact in the Susan Geary case. Geary's body was found in a suitcase and the mystery remains unsolved.

Scripps News Association Boston Percy D. McLeod Susan Geary

Polish parties agree to warn: pay taxes or die

A dispatch from Vienne reports three Polish revolutionary groups unite to demand tax payment under the death penalty. In Russia hundreds of schools are burned and teachers expelled. books with portraits of the Czar are burned.

Scrippa News Vienne Poland Bate. Oo Russia Czar

Cable messages from St Petersburg cut again

The cable company reports continued interruptions from St Petersburg and that only a few messages get through.

Scripps News Association New York St Petersburg

Berlin Daily Denies Attack by Demetrius Cousin

The Berlin paper reasserts yesterday's report that an assassination attempt was made, naming Demetrius Constantinovitch, a cousin of the czar, as the attacker.

Scripps News Association Berlin Den The Today Demetrius Constantinovitch

Juror Roemer in Carriage Union Slugging Case

The state pursues charges against Carriage and Wagon Maker's Union members for slugging and killing Christain Calston. Juror Roemer is noted as the twelfth juror in the case. The court adjourned to allow evidence introduction.

Pre News Association Emil S$. Roemer Christain Calston

Three Trackmen Killed in Jersey City Tunnel Crash

Erie fast train plows into a construction crew in a Jersey City tunnel killing three men and injuring two others. The accident occurred as workers toiled in the tunnel under New York.

Scripps News. Association New York Erie Jersey City

Queen Alexandra Turns 61 as Birthday Celebrated

Queen Alexandra reached 61 today and celebrations rang out across the kingdom marking her birthday in London and throughout Britain.

London Queen Alexandra Kingdom

Archbishop Christie Arrives in New York from Genoa

Among the passengers who arrived today on the steamer Lane from Genoa was Archbishop Christie of Portland.

Sortpis News Association New York Genoa Arch Bishop Christie Portland

Eleven Die in Madrid Rail Crash

Eleven people were killed outright in a Madrid railway collision today and many others were injured.

Scripps Mews Madrid

Williams Chosen Speaker by Democratic Caucus

The Democratic caucus in Washington DC selected John Sharp Williams as Speaker of the House, marking a pivotal leadership choice for the chamber.

Scrippa News Association Washington D.C Democratic House Caucus Today John Sharp Williams House

Raid at Pacific Underwriters Trust office in Chicago

Police raided the Pacific Underwriters Trust office in Chicago and arrested E. G. Talmage on a confidence game charge. Frances Mason, sister of ex Senator Mason, and others complained of the company whose operators allegedly financed firms nationwide. twelve similar offices are targeted for raids.

Scripps News Association Chicago The Pacific Underwriters Trust Company San Francisco

Train Passengers Safe After Blizzard Stall on Soo Line

An eastbound Soo Line passenger train arrived in Minneapolis after being stalled three days in a Dakota blizzard. Temperatures dropped to 26 below zero, but cars stayed warm and meals were supplied from a nearby station with no suffering reported among the many passengers.

Minneapolis

Watch Out for Him In Olympia A Change Artist

A lightning short change artist operated in Olympia this week until caught and sentenced to a $100 fine, suspended on his leaving town. He targeted merchants with a $2 bill scheme, mainly buying 5 cents of goods and receiving $1.95 in change, then maneuvering to pocket a dollar and push a dollar back to the merchant, leaving the merchant short a dollar.

Olympia Saveral

President appoints Bristoll as U S District Attorney for Oregon

Washington Dec 2 The President appointed W G C Bristoll to be United States District Attorney for Oregon to succeed Francis J Heney who has resigned Also named Benj L Eddy of Tillamook to succeed J Tit Bridges at the land office and RF Lawrence of Bend to an office at the land office Booth and Ressler were removed by order of the president following land fraud trials

Scrippa News Association Washington, D. C W. GC. Bristoll United States Oregon Francis J. Heney Benj. L. Eddy Tillamook J. Tit Bridges Pp Adil Oe Slus RF Lawrence Bend Oni Oragon Atte

Senator Mitchell Face Supreme Court Action Soon

District Attorney Heney said the government will press to advance Senator Mitchell’s application for a new trial, either in person or by attorney, and will seek action before Christmas. If no action occurs, authorities will move to dispose of the case during the next congressional session. Hermann’s case likely won’t reach this winter, as his attorney resists a speedy trial. Hyde Case demurrer will be argued before the Supreme Court next Friday.

Washington Cas Heney Mitchell Supreme Court Mitchall Congress Honey Binger Hermann Oregon District of Columbia Hermann Hyde Sdoe

Arrangements For Electric Road Work In Valley

Engineers Arthur Browne and Robert Marr of the Eastern Development Co visited Union to discuss construction of an electric road. Browne said work could start as soon as weather permits, with preliminary grade stakes set from Union to Cove and on to La Grande. Additional start from both ends possible.

Arthur 8. Browne Robert A. Marr Eastern Or, Development Co Union K. Mizoguchi Indar Browna Cove la Grande

Houseboat Fire Kills Nine Men on Middle River

A raft used in lumbering operations on the Middle river burned early this morning. Nine men perished when the superstructure collapsed after the fire broke out below. Only the black cook escaped by leaping into the river and reaching shore as the raft sank.

Mobile Aja Middle River Negro Cook

Grain Markets Chicago Opening Prices Report

Grain markets in Chicago opened with wheat at 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 cents, corn at 4 1/2 cents, and oats at 2 9/16 to 2 9/8 cents as of Dec 1. Prices showed early movement with slight gains and losses across wheat corn and oats.

Scripps News Association Chicago

Allies Reject Ottoman Proposals Move to Resume Naval Demonstrations

Paris Dec 2 high government circles say the allied powers will reject the Sultan of Turkey's latest counter proposals and will restart naval demonstrations in Turkish waters next Monday.

Scripps News Association Paris Turkey

Senator Capen denies resignation reports in dispute

New York December 2 Senator Capen refutes claims he resigned from the United States Senate calling the report absurd and stating he never gave the matter any thought.

Beerippen News New York Senator Capen United States

Robbers Burst Safe At Farmdre and Merchants Bank

In Forest Grove Oregon early today robbers blew the safe using nitro glycerin and carried off 6000 from the Farmdre and Merchants Bank owned by R M Dooly. No clue to the culprits is available.

Scrippa News Association Forest Grove R. M. Dooly

Russian Board Bill Tokio Aims to Fund War Interests

The article states Japan's desire to spend about $26,000,000 to support war efforts and maintain prisoners of war. It is believed these funds will be directed toward interests tied to the war in Manchuria.

Tokio Japan Manchuria

Holiday gifts from Mexican canoes and candy items

A fragmented notice describes fineling of canoes made by Mexican crafts with candy. It suggests uses as a handkerchief, glove box, or armament and lists prices from 85 cents to $2.00. The fragment hints at gift appeal for holidays.

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