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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
1
Sitbpe News Association reports in Georgia that the governor commuted the death sentences of Milton and the preacher who killed two Carter children. The third son Leonard already faces a life sentence for the same crime, while the father and others were convicted.
Washington Senator Beveridge introduced a bill charging meat inspection costs to packers. Representative Grosvenor backed revising the meat ship bill to aid Southern American and Oriental lines only. Senate resolution seeks inquiry into Humber’s, as King Edward’s Shire wins first practice in the international livestock show.
In St Petersburg on December 6 a prize of 1.5 million dollars is offered for a literary work on the history of Alexander I of Russia. The award stems from the estate of Arakt chai, founder of Novgorod military colonies, who left a fortune of rubies to fund the prize. The prize ceremony coincides with the centenary of the czar’s death, by which time the amount is expected to rise to 2 million.
Philadelphia December 5. Furnace owners push to secure pig iron for 1908 amid rising ore costs. Slower production is expected to drive prices to record highs in the coming year.
Rome December 6 The pope insisted on holding a consistory but relented after threats to his life and to the safety of thousands of devotees worldwide who would attend.
Wm Swan former Swan Land Company member was sentenced to five years in prison for bounty frauds in Wyoming. He imported pests from South America and collected bounties across nearly every county. Berlin plan to annex suburbs approved by citizens will create a 5.6 million population city.
East Liverpool Ohio December 6 a street car conductor stopped at a car shed when a stranger boarded the car and rode four miles collecting all fares and escaping. The motorman was misled by clear signals as the rain kept the car curtained.
Rome December 6 The Pope convenes a Vatican consistory and appoints Monsignor Cannsapi former rector of the College of the Premaganda to Jerusalem. Two new Cardinals are named one from Belgium and one Frenchman. The French appointment honors French clergy for unity with the Pope in his conflict with the government.
Consul Aoki of San Francisco and Secretary Root conferred on a proposed San Francisco test case today. Aoki then met with the President to discuss the matter.
The National Rivers and Harbors Association convened with delegates from all states. Speakers urged Congress to provide fifty million dollars for nationwide waterway improvements and called for Army engineers to direct work while opposing bond issues.
Federal officials in Washington downplay wartime rumors and false alarms as a minor tempest. Officials note concern over Japan tensions, with discussion in Congress about states' rifts and possible appeasement approaches viewed as speculative.
Two attendants from the state asylum returned this afternoon with D Brisco who has been adjudged insane. The young man is completely unbalanced mentally. County officials say his state is the worst that has been seen in this district. Mrs H J Ritthr returned this modest
In Judge Dunn's court, Mayor Schmitz and Abraham Ruef faced arraignment on extortion charges from French restaurants. Ruef stood during indictments. Schmitz nervous as the case moved to a Monday plea, with a grand jury planned to hear why 250 pool rooms operated unchecked near the unburned district.
Turner Oliver presented a city ordinance granting a 15 year franchise for a gas plant to light and heat La Grande. The measure, referred to Judiciary, sets charges at 2.60 per 1000 feet for lighting and 2.00 per 1000 feet for heating. Plans include E F Parr R Logan and associates with spring work, relying on California crude petroleum.
A terrific storm rages along the coast from Florida to Delaware. All shipping seeks shelter as the weather disrupts maritime activity and prompts coastal warnings.
Honolulu reports all arrangements for importing 20,000 Japanese laborers in the coming spring. Six thousand young men prepared to sail from Yokohama and Nagasaki steamer line ready to supply. Captain Mixtime aboard the Chiusa has brought 900 immigrants from the Ryuku Islands to date.
De Soto December 8. A robber knocked night operator Xona Heckert unconscious at the Santa Fe station and stole the money drawer before escaping. A private soldier convict who escaped Fort Leavenworth is suspected.
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