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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1906
Page
1
The President and family finished their Christmas program and will stay at the White House tonight. Christmas Eve plans include a visit to the home of Cap- related host in the evening.
New York Dec 22 Arnold Lee and Co announced their failure after a tight money squeeze. The old firm with branches in Baltimore and Philadelphia faces uncertain liabilities as it navigates a stock exchange collapse. Portland reports an expected ice crop and active shipment outlook for the coming year.
Farmers and ranchers swarm La Grande as shops report brisk business all day. Hitches posts and streets fill with buyers and sellers from early morning, marking a strong start to the week for local merchants.
Pendleton reports floods easing as temperatures drop. City power restored after last night’s blackouts. Bridges suffered but no major damage noted. traffic disruptions begin to clear and schedules return to normal.
Miss Mary R. McArthur of London arrives in Boston to promote the Women s Trade Union League. The league has more than 55 444 dollars in dues and plans speeches in principal U S cities, pushing for organized wage earners among British women.
Oakland residents form the Citizens Progress ve Club and incorporate to buy land for an Afro American Colony, aiming to develop a self contained community in the city.
St Louis report says ten men were killed in a mine explosion six miles east of Carlyle Illinois this morning. The incident details remain limited as rescuers survey the shaft and assess the blast site.
Washington observes the golden wedding of Justice of the Supreme Court and his wife today. Among the attendees are three of the original bridesmaids from fifty years ago.
Captain Jack Greenway of Wisconsin and a Rough Rider who had been a guest of the President declined the offer to become Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Scripps News Association reports W. E. Smith president of the United Mine Workers of Illinois died at his home today from pneumonia. He led the union through labor disputes and earned prominence in Illinois labor circles.
At about three this morning a tree fell in the valley across a primary Electric Light Company wire, casting La Grande into instant darkness until morning when the fault was found and the line repaired.
Lester Victor, a young man from a canyon family, went violently insane in the city this morning. He attempted to disrobe as police restrained him and placed him in jail. After an initial violent episode he calmed and showed signs of recovery from the temporary insanity.
The Commercial Club after reviewing the proposed charter sent it back to the council with minor wording changes. The council is expected to meet Wednesday to finalize approval, order publication, and then submit the measure to the people at the ballot box for final approval.
A roster of La Grande residents attending northwest educational institutions lists Forest Ivanhoe C A C Gervailis Emogene and Ruth Russel Pauls school Walla Walla Maude Slements Whitman College Harriet Young Laura Holm Gertrude Ralston Pendleton Academy Ethal Gulling Portland Business College Ralph Jay Reynolds Raymond Mcken non Frank Hawley Nile Conley Frank McKennon C A C Corvallis Ada Went St Helens Hall Portland Lorenzo La Von Zundell Logan Utah Agricultural College Mrs Wallace Childers returned after a brief Portland visit amusements
Bakersfield, California dispatch reports Hicks, a miner trapped by a tunnel collapse in Edison mines, seen by rescuers after boulders block the shaft. He is weak but conscious, fearing rats and cave-ins. engineers plan to roof and timber the site before a cautious removal, likely delaying action into night.
Portland reports Henry Ankeny aged 62 dies from Bright s disease. He moved to Oregon in 1850, spent years mining in Southern Oregon, and remained active in politics. He was once named a potential governor candidate. In Milwaukee, L Straus Company sues Milwaukee Mechanic Insurance for 2446 tied to earthquake losses.
Washington police arrested Dr. Leon today on charges of illegal operation related to Vola Strothar. The incident occurred December 22 and involves allegations surrounding medical conduct.
Washington December 22 The President received a telegram from the governor of California praising his effort to check the Colorado River flow. The governor says the action saved thousands of people from ruin and protected thousands of acres from destruction.
Jack Welch of San Francisco has been chosen to referee the Gons Herman fight in Tonopah. He has accepted the assignment.
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