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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1905

Page

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Funeral for Senator John H Mitchell Set for Tuesday

Preparations begin for the funeral of United States Senator John H Mitchell in Portland Oregon with 1:30 PM service next Tuesday at River View Cemetery. Son John H Mitchell Jr expected from St Paul Minnesota to attend.

Scripp Portland Ore United States John H. Mitchell Paris John H. Mitchell Jr St Paul Minnesota Pisegis River View

Louisiana Delegation Seeks Meriwether Court Martial Result

In Washington on December 9, the Louisiana delegation urged President Roosevelt to reveal the Meriwether court martial outcome. The President said he had not received the report and knew no more than the delegation. They asked to be heard in opposition if the sentence harms the defendant.

Washington, D. C Des Louisiana Congress Roosevelt Marcal Meriwether

Demurrer Sustained in Mormon Church Case

Judge Morse sustains demurrer in Mussar and Smurthwaite vs President Smith case. Injunction asked to compel account of tithing from Mormon Church members and to restrain Smith from handling funds. Plaintiffs given 20 days to amend complaint.

Scrippe News Association Salt Lake City Morse Don Cariog Mussar Charles Smurthwaite President Smith Mormon Church Smith

Treasury approves bond payments totaling 4.2 million

Secretary of the Treasury Shaw issued an order authorizing the payment of United States bonds due December 16 and January 1, amounting to four million two hundred thousand dollars.

Surious News Association Washington Secretary of the Treasury Shaw United States

Mrs Tighe Granted Divorce in Delaware Ohio

Arabella wife of Dr M Tighe president of the University of New Mexico was granted a divorce today in Delaware Ohio and awarded custody of the children for sixteen months.

Scripps News Association Delaware Ohio Arabella M. Tighe University of New Mexico

Grand jury nets no bill in Lawson Barron libel case

Boston December 9. The grand jury reported and failed to find an indictment against Thomas W. Lawson in the Barron libel case. The report was no bill.

Scripps News Association Boston The Grand Jury Today Thomas W. Lawson Barron

Doctor pleads guilty in case tied to Berwick murder

Chicago dispatch reports Dr Hart Thimorm pleaded guilty to the murder of 11 year old Rene Kiakew. The case centers on the alleged involvement of the physician with the crime in Des Moines.

Macrippe News Association Chicago Des Hart Thimorm Rene Kiakew

Fatal Wagon Accident Claims Life At Imbler

Lee Blackledge about 60 was fatally injured near Imbler when his lumber wagon ran away. Crushed by the 2000 feet load he died four hours later. He had lived in Imbler for years and has grown children in Iowa who have been notified.

Lee Blackledge Imbler Dr. Molitor Blackledge Iown

Fire at Mount Lowe Destroys Alpine Tavern

Fire swept Mount Lowe this morning destroying the Alpine Tavern where many guests were said to be staying. The blaze overwhelmed the Pacific Electric power house at Echo Mountain and its telegraph lines cutting off all communication and escape. Brush fires hinder rescue efforts and cars only reach Pasadena with further contact cut.

Scrippa News Association Los Angeles Mount Lowe Echo Mountain Pacific Electric Company Pasadena

Athlete Arrested In Modesto Claims Fame Of Ralph Rose

A man in Modesto claims to be Ralph Rose the renowned athlete and is jailed after a Newman vagrancy arrest. His parents have been notified by telegraph and authorities investigate the impostor’s identity.

Scripps News Association Modesto Gal Ralph Rose United States Newman Rose

Grain Markets Report Closes Mixed Across Wheat Oats

Chicago wheat opened at 86 and closed at 86 1/2 cents. Oats opened 51 4 and closed 31 4. Portland market cites prices for Sisessiem 75 Club and Valley 74 with varied figures.

Scripps News Association Chicago Com Portland Sisessiem Valley

Land fraud forgery warrants issued in La Crosse area

Hiram Goddard, who lost 200000 through forged Oregon land certificates, swore warrants for S A D Patel Hibberd Riggs George Hib bard K A Y McHay Horace McKinley on forgery charges. Hibberd arrested in Portland. others at large. Two John Does and one Richard Roe warrants also issued.

Beripps News Association la Grosse Wis Hiram Goddard Oregon S. A.D. Patel Hh, Riggs George Hibbard K. A. Y McHay Horace McKinley John Doe Richard Roe Hibberd Portland

Bank official shot over Greek support in Bucharest

Papa Demetra director of the Bank of Agriculture in Bucharest was shot and killed by a political opponent due to his support for the Greeks. His assailant has been arrested.

Scrippe News Association Vienna Des Papa Demetra dir_ Matra Bank of Agriculture Bucharest Roumania

Admiral Diway arrival and speech in Chicago

Admiral Diway arrived in Chicago this morning and will speak tonight at the Merchant's Club. He is staying at the home of John R. Morren and is accompanied by his aides.

Scripps News Association Chicago Admiral Diway John R. Morren Merichant’s Club

Six Day Bicycle Race Near Finish in New York

The six day bicycle race in New York is drawing to a close as Root and Folger lead at the 185th hour with a score of 2145.5.

Scripps News Association New York Root Folger

Another Railroad Collision at Caroa Injures Dozen

An east bound California Ayer train of the Santa Fe collided head on with a freight at Caroa this morning injuring a dozen or more people. None are fatally injured.

Scrippa News Association California

Robbers hold officers in Reading crime spree

Eight robbers attacked Reading early this morning snatching revolvers and handcuffs from Patrolman Mannin and jailing him. They seized Treasurer Orrad after beating him and blasted open the water works safe with nitroglycerine, stealing a small company fund and about $200 in personal property while a single citizen woke to fire a warning shot and authorities report no clues. In Tokio, Yassura Kubata, minister of education, resigned after a protest signed by 199 professors condemning Tauberas actions.

Scripps, News Association Reading Misa Tany Mannin Patrosman Orrad Scripps News Association Tokio Yassura Kubata Tauberas

Sailor in Sylph Quarantined for Smallpox in Washington

A negro sailor aboard the President's yacht Sylph at the navy yards in Washington tested with smallpox. All suspected infections have been isolated, and the patio placed under quarantine.

Scripps News Association Washington Navy Yards

Thronson Fruit Company Incorporation Filed

Articles of Incorporation were filed yesterday by the Thronson Fruit Company. The incorporators are J.A Thronson H. Crawford and Etta Thronson. Capital stock listed at $50,000 divided into 60,000 shares with a par value of $1 each.

Thronson Fruit Company J.A Thronson H. Crawford Etta Thronson

Elks Dedicate New Baker City Hall in Grand West Event

On December 14 the Elks of Baker City dedicate a new hall praised as one of the Wests finest. Prominent Elks from across the United States and several grand officers attend. A grand ball is planned for December 15. Mr and Mrs AV Oliver return from Southeast Oregon this evening.

Elks of Baker City West United States Elks City

Mutiny Spreads as Russian Forces Rebel in St Petersburg

Soldiers and marines mutiny in St Petersburg refusing to march on Kronstadt. The Shusselburg fortress demands political prisoners release while Sakharoff orders harsh tactics to quell dissent. Telegraph strikers plan killings of interior minister Dunieve and post telegraph chief Sebastianoff as desertions rise among high officers in Budapest.

Scripps News Association St Petersburg Kronstad Niedenmiller Shusselburg Tt Ie Vindkavkas St. Petersburg Dunieve Sebastianoff Prabant

Five Juveniles Caught Stealing at Golden Rule Store

Five boys were detected lifting gloves pocket knives tobacco and various goods at the Golden Rule store. Marshal Rayburn turned them over to their parents under juvenile court law with explanations of future behavior and no further action.

Golden Rule Marshal Rayburn

Williams sentenced to death in Independence murder case

Des Moines reports William Williams pleaded guilty to killing his wife and five children last week and was sentenced to death today in Independence.

Des Moines William McWilliams

Roosevelt backs federal regulation of child labor

President Roosevelt met with the National Child Labor Committee at the White House this morning. He voiced sympathy with the committee's aims and urged that child employment in factories be regulated by national laws.

Washington, D.C Roosevelt White House Thorugh

Royal Neighbors Election Names Local Officers

Last night the Royal Neighbors of Amerigs held an officer election. Winners include Bertha Anderson oracle Minnie Whitby vice oracle Jansin Hendricks chancellor Mary Reisland recorder Annie Thomas receiver Effin Hopper marshal E Reisland Inner Santinal Ella Sampson outer sentinel G W Thomas Minnie Whitby Jessie Handricks managers and Dr G L Biggers physician.

Amerigs Bertha Anderson Oracle Minnie Whitby Jansin Hendricks Mary Reisland Annie Thomas Effin Hopper Mra E. Reisland Inner Santinal Ella Sampson Outer Santinel G. W. Thomas Jessie Handricks G. L. Biggers

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