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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1906

Page

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Lorne Seeks Bodies From Valencia Wreck Off British Columbia

The tug Lorne searches the west coast of Vancouver Island for Valencia wreck victims after heroic action by Lineman Logan of Cloose who reached the scene before the wreck broke up. Logan and two Nitnat Indians survived a dangerous landing attempt as waves and surf hampered rescue.

Scripps News Association Victoria Lorne Vancouver Island Valencia Lineman Logan Cloose Pachena Bay Logan

Inquiry reveals Meade not equipped to fight fire aboard

San Francisco February 2 board of inquiry reports all aboard the transport Meade appear in good condition and that crews tried to extinguish the blaze. Major Devol admits lack of onboard firefighting apparatus enabling fire control from the engine room. Inquiry to continue tomorrow. Seymour Ind February 2 F H Hadley Company poultry and produce failed for 100000. Open winter lowers egg prices and damages gold storage stocks. Washington February 2 William Hamilton hanged for wife murder the execution deemed a complete success by doctors within 15 minutes.

Scripps News Association San Francisco Meade Devol Transport Service Davol Seymour Ind F. H. Hadley Company Scrippe News Association Washington, D William Hamilton Seymore Ind F. H. Had_lay Company

Pope Advises Submission to Church Property Inventories

The Pope telegraphed the French Episcopate urging Catholics in France to submit to government inventories of church property. Rumor says the move followed a government hint. In St Petersburg a Russian czar told Norsk peasants he would summon the Douma to discuss their demands and assure aid.

Scrippa News Association Rormse Scripps News Association St. Petersburg Norsk Douma

Utah arrest brings bigamy charge to light in California

Cecil G. Plant was arrested on telegraphic orders and held for Utah officers. He allegedly married Miss Mary May of La Grande Oregon in Davis County Utah last December while already married in California, and reportedly lived with his second wife only a short time.

San Fransisco Cecil G. Plant Utah Davis County Mary May la Grande California

New Wheat Test Aims to Boost Soldier Bread Overseas

Washington reports say army experimentals test durum wheat imported from Europe to blend with Pacific Coast flour for bread to feed troops in the Philippines. Durum reportedly adds gluten, potentially cutting costs if blended successfully with local wheat.

Scripps News Association Washington Army Experimentals Europe Philippines Pacific Coast Orient

Inventor Dead at York Fair

York Fair reports the death of notable inventor Lord Cunliffe born in 1876. He contributed to engineering and was a prominent figure in his field, leaving a lasting impact on innovations showcased at the fair.

Scripps News Association York Fair Lord Cunliffe

Meeting Resistance in Franc Parish Church Incident

French authorities entered the church of St. Pierre to inventory valuables as resistance from congregation members sparked a hand to hand clash. Troops charged crowds, firemen used hoses, windows shattered, and multiple arrests reported for rioting.

Scripps News Association Paris St. Pierre

Mizner Marries Yerke as Public Gossip Ends

New York reports confirm the marriage of Mrs. Mizner to Mizner after a certificate was filed with the recorder. Mizner moved into the Yerke mansion on Fifth Avenue while reporters noted his arrival with a valet and suitcases.

Scripps News Association New York Mizer—Yerke Recorder Mizer Mizner Yerka Mianer

New Reclamation Projects Approved

The Secretary of the Interior approves two new reclamation ventures, Rio Granda spanning Texas and New Mexico and Garlsbad entirely in New Mexico, bringing total schemes to twenty four with eleven under way. They target 1,503,600 acres of arid land at a cost of $57,028,571.

Secretary of the Interior Texas New Mexico Garlsbad

Grain Markets Open and Close Mixed in Chicago

Wheat opened at 84 and closed 85 while corn started 44 and ended 45. Oats began at 30 and finished at 30.54, reflecting modest swings in early February trading.

Scripps News Association Chicago

Reclamation Plan Aims 24 Million Acre Project

Frederick Newall head of the federal reclamation service says the government favors a 24 million dollar appropriation to reclaim 1 200 000 acres in the Sacramento valley. Work can begin within the year if large landowners agree to break holdings into 160 acre tracts.

Scripps News Association Sacramento Calif Frederick Newall Federal Reclamation Service Scramento Vally Newall

Navy to Repair Solace at Hare Island Yard

The Navy Department will spend 100000 dollars to repair the U S Solace at Hare Island Navy Yard. The work is expected to take about 100 days to complete with spending around 1000 dollars daily. The Lawton will serve as a transport after recent 10000 dollars in repairs.

Scrippe News Association Washington Navy Department U. S. Solace Hare Island Navy Yard Lawton

Lyman Testifies in Packers Case Stand

Jesse Lyman, president of a large glue company, testified on the stand this morning. Morris objected and the session centered on praising Lyman's testimony.

Ecripps Nowe Association Chicago Lingis Jesse Lyman Packers Morris Lyman

Cold Wave Grips New York State

A frigid cold wave hits New York with Meayham Lake recording the temperature at twenty nine degrees below zero. The bitter cold stretches across the state, impacting routine activities and prompting warnings.

Scripps News Association New York Meayham Lake N. Y Mercury

Cannot Agree on Wagis

Indianapolis February 2 The joint conference of miners and operators had a stormy two hour session led by Robbins for the operators and John Mitchell for the miners. Robbins claimed the offer to renew the present scale or base a settlement on current and two year old selling prices was maximum and that no trust matched the miners. Mitchell warned that little could be done and they should go home to try their best to overcome insurmountable obstacles. At 2 30 p m the meeting adjourned sine die with no agreement reached.

Scripps News Association Indianapolis Itn Robbins John Mitchell Mitchell

Mrs Taggart Abroad From Liverpool to Paris

A letter from Rose Rooney of Cincinnati reports Mrs. Taggart and her two sons arrived safely in Liverpool after a pleasant voyage. The note asks mail for Mrs. Taggart be sent in care of the American legation in Paris.

Scripps News Cincinnatti Rose Rooney Liverpool

Powder Mill Explosion Kills Worker at Dupont Plant

In Wilmington Delaware on February 2 a grinding mill at the Dupont powder works exploded. Henry Buchanan was killed and several workers were seriously injured in the blast.

Scripps News Association Wilmington Del Dupont Powder Works Henry Buchanan

Tyrree Arrises of Continental Life Insurance Founder

Salt Lake, Feb 2. A warrant was issued for Hiram Tryne of Butte Montana, founder of Continental Life Insurance Company. Acting governor appointed a special agent to review the company’s affairs and finances. Tyree, president and general manager, is said to be in San Francisco. He is thought to have once supervised La Grande public schools and left for Montana.

Scripps News Association Salt Lake Wovrernur Igey Eepemre Continental Life Insurance Company Hiram Tryne Butte Guty Montana Tyree San Francisco Tyras Dye la Grande

Transport Meade Sails Delayed By Weather

Washington reports General Funston ordered postponement of the transport Meade’s sailing until February 10 to allow officers’ baggage to dry after damp conditions.

Scripps News Association Washington Funston Department of California Meade

Fire in Panama Leaves Four Thousand Homeless

Washington report states a recent Panama fire caused a loss of 860000 dollars and left four thousand people homeless, including twenty five Americans, as of February 2.

Scripps None Association Washington, D. C Panama

Senators Calliver and Clapp Meet President on Railroad Bill

Two senators from Iowa and Minnesota visited the White House during a cabinet session to report favorable progress on a bill to regulate railroad rates. The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee set February 6 to vote on all pending railroad measures.

Scripps News Association Washington Fob Calliver Iowa Clapp Minnesota Congress White House Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce

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