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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1905
Page
1
Reports from Scrippe News Association detail ongoing riots in Warsaw with deadly clashes. Government promises action, protests denounce broken assurances while workers seek freedom of meeting and labor reforms. The czar meets deputations amid violence and vows inquiry and restraint.
Chicago February 1. Four more wives of Johnan Hoch have been found since yesterday raising the total to 29. One wife, Lauahlin Hoch, married Hoch in San Francisco four years ago and is said to have died suddenly. The grand jury returned two more indictments against Hoch for bigamy. Three wives testified against him.
A bomb found on Apers Avenue in Paria proved harmless after being filled with earth. A manifesto signed by anarchists circulated citywide calling for uprising and individual liberty while police barred socialist meetings at Karcher Hall tonight.
The Russian government issues a note to the powers detailing alleged neutrality violations by China and Japan. The tone implies no further discussion is expected as Russia claims unity with other powers, including the United States, on limiting the spread of war. In Warsaw the strike movement expands with nearly all manufacturing district workers now out.
Seattle February report states Mayor J E Zook of Ballard is sued by Rosena Grover daughter of former Justice Grover Ballard for 5000 alleging breach of promise to marry. Zook filed no answer claiming his engagements followed by consumption makes the union curable and that affected persons should not be permitted to marry.
Lieut Billa of the Russian battleship Alexander III and Lieut Schremachendo of Baton Borchov testified before the North Sea Commission that they observed torpedo boats among British traders as sailboats retreated under heavy fire.
Washington Feb 1 The President this morning announced his intention to retain Commissioner of Patents Frederick Allen of New York in his present office.
A telegram from Salem to a prominent city resident stated that the county division bill had been reported from the committee and that the report was adverse to the division.
Report from Tokyo dated February 1 details January Russian bombardment and attacks near Ohenchiepan and Sopate Lilajentan. Two Russian infantry companies attacked Ohenchiepan from the south and were repulsed on January 30. Additional Russian forces attacked Yatsupo and Tataitza, with artillery and infantry, while the Russians bombarded the Japanese right wing and center, plus shelled Onenchisons.
Chicago market report shows wheat at 99 and corn at 293. Price figures reflect current selling values in the Feb 1 trading session.
Budapest February 1 the Hungarian cabinet announced its resignation today amid political turmoil. Prime Minister and key ministers stepped down in a surprise move reshaping the government.
A telegram from Hon. Peter McVohald informs that Uncle Johale Morrison died at Good Samaritan hospital in Portland. The funeral, under Masonic auspices, will be held tomorrow at 1:30 PM from the Presbyterian Church with Rev. EB Hays officiating. Morrison belonged to Summerville Mason lodge and home lodge members will attend.
Senator Bard attacked President Roosevelt before the House Indian Affairs Committee, drawing Capitol debate. An official denied Bard's charges, saying the White House did not entertain Arch Bishop Carrigan and had not promised chaplains or other favors for Catholic support.
Astoria February 1 W B Hume son of C W Hume San Francisco lumber magnate was seriously injured in a high speed road crash. He attempted a sharp turn on a trog covered roadway and the car plunged 20 feet through the railing to the beach below. He suffered severe cuts and broken injuries but is expected to recover.
The district attorney of Sacramento county Cal says warrants are being prepared for the arrest of Senators Bankers Emmons Wright and French on bribery charges and will be carried out within 24 hours. Joseph L Jordan, a San Francisco reporter, is accused of soliciting money for the senators and will face the Superior Court this afternoon.
A Federal Grand Jury in Portland heard testimony involving H Tanner, J Mitchell, and TB Cunningham in a land fraud probe. Authorities expect a second indictment against Mitchell and Herman to be returned soon.
Eleven Russian officers who sailed from here have returned from Shanghai and are now proceeding to San Francisco. A French mail steamer sailed today with 624 paroled prisoners en route to Russia.
Turkish forces rout rebel units in Constantinople signaling decisive control and a shift in the battlefield as authorities declare victory by February 4.
Odessa reports the chief of police Galo Vino was shot in the shoulder today while seated in his carriage in front of his headquarters. His assistant was promptly arrested. Odessa, a major Black Sea city founded by Constantine in 1792, has a population over 276000.
A passenger train entering Fort Worth Texas struck a trolley car early this morning. Fifteen passengers aboard the trolley are reported killed. Local officials and railway workers investigate the crash as emergency crews rush to the scene.
Oberlin Ohio February reports President Beckwith in grave condition at the bank. Doctors fear he may not live a week. Beckwith, head of the tank wrecked by Cassie Chadwick, lies unconscious at times.
Far East St. Petersburg reports General Kuropatkin says Russian forces evacuated Kheigon, a forward position held recently. He notes Japanese actions at Tailsead and that Russians again set fire at Sandepess to deny resources.
In Washington on February 11 the House Judiciary Committee authorized a favorable report on the Littlefield bill requiring all corporations to file annual returns with the Department of Commerce.
A Feb. 1 blaze in Schenectady destroyed four business blocks causing estimated losses of about $200,000. Fire crews battled the flames to prevent spread as smoke blanketed downtown. Local officials labeled the incident a major commercial fire.
Vancouver February 1 Post office entered early this morning. The case blown open and 2000 in stamps and 200 in cash seized. The office badly wrecked.
The senate approved a bill banning the sale of game today. A bill creating Cascads out of Wasco county passed the house. The house also enacted a measure empowering the governor to appoint a commission to study current tax laws and report at the next session.
Tokio reports the Japanese have captured an Austrian steamer bound for Viadivastock loaded with coal. The capture follows wartime moves in the Atlantic and signals growing disruption of merchant shipping.
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