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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1904
Page
1
Washington reports a downturn in immigration in the past year. Frank P Garant notes the 812,870 arrivals. reveals literacy levels, earnings data, and a shift to lower skilled migrants. He cites efforts to evade alien labor laws and discusses contractor activity amid reduced emigration.
Fragmentary text notes authorities ejecting alien contract laborers. It references a larger admission to the United States in a fiscal year context, but details and names are unclear from the readable portion.
The paragraph notes that by order of December 23 1898 Guam was placed under the Navy Department and a naval governor administers affairs. It mentions a February 1 1900 tariff proposal to fund island administration, but revenue is meager. Navy officers report law abiding inhabitants and urge stronger federal governance.
The Degree of Honor held its annual election of officers last evening. Fanny Cowen was chosen Chief of Honor with Bertha Anderson as Lady of Honor and Lily Grendy as Chief of Ceremonies. Lizzie Ellaworth became Recorder, Jean Grant Financier, and Mrs Liley In Manota as Ball Receiver. Kenturiah Price was named Receiver, with H C Myers as Usher.
Colfax Washington December report states Joseph Canutt charged with allocating the affections of Mrs Seward. Her husband seeks damages of 35000. Canutt answered Saturday denying charges. Case ready for trial and to be heard in the January term of court.
The thermometer dropped to seven below zero at Kamela on the first Saturday night, a new low for the season. Snow is scarce and the ground lies several inches frozen, unlike typical winter conditions when summit snow tallies run higher. only ten inches have fallen, with about one hundred ninety five six of that accumulating on the ground.
McClure's Magazine editor publishes data alleging 22 000 British war deaths and 81 305 murders in the United States plus 21 847 railroad fatalities over the past three years, highlighting violent tolls.
Four Republican presidential electors chosen in the November election will gather in Salem on the second Monday in January to cast their ballots for president. By law, enacted February 8, 1887, electors meet on the second Monday in January and the results are forwarded to the secretary of state in Washington DC for canvassing of all states' votes.
A special panel of 200 talesmen has been summoned for a second trial of Nan Patterson charged in the manner of Caesar Young. The trial begins today and is expected to attract wide attention beyond the first proceeding.
The Rev Upton H Gibbs of St Peter's Episcopal Church preaches on Death the Judgement and Hell as part of Advent sermons. Next topics include Heaven with a general invitation to attend services at St Peter's Church.
Secretary of War Taft and Manuel Amador, president of Panama, signed articles granting U S control and operation of the canal zone through Panama. The accord aims to prevent future friction and is praised for its fairness and detail. HW Dwight delivered produce from Catherine Creek farm near Union.
The OR&N reports a flood of orders totaling about 6000 cars unfilled, with freight traffic rising locally and eastward. Double yard crews at Umatilla and multiple engine crews on the mountain division contend with record shipments, while other transcontinentals also struggle to secure cars.
Lindsay marked the eighteenth wedding anniversary of President and Mrs Roosevelt on December 6. They received congratulatory messages from across the country and celebrated quietly with a family dinner.
Work began this morning on the Corvallis opera house as crews prepare for the three day poultry show opening Thursday. Local preparations focus on exhibition space and event setup for growers and visitors.
Supreme Court today found four or five election officials in Ward 5 guilty of contempt and sentenced them. Frank Krake a license inspector faced one year in jail for aiding the fraud. Pay and O'Malla a judge and clerk received six months and a $50 fine, while Kafaky the judge drew three months and a $200 fine.
A figure of 670 is cited as the amount needed to rake for the Exhibit hall. The text suggests a committee could raise this sum in a few hours.
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