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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1905
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR lists lodge and camp meeting times Baster La Grande Lodge 4L Medta every second and third Saturdays. AC Williams Sea OD Haffmes W. M. Seese ne M.W.A Le Grande Camp No. 18 meets Saturdays and third week.
Frank Konasick, 40, caretaker at the BR and M pump station in Bingham Springs, died this morning after shooting himself through the heart with a .45 caliber rifle. He had lived at Bingham Springs for about a year and a half and is believed to have relatives in Pendleton. No motive was found for the fatal act.
Faribault Minnesota February 6 Thomas B Clement president of the national bank here has been arrested charged with misappropriating twenty one thousand dollars
The petition for a pardon for Ramael A. Groff was presented to the President by Representative Cases of Pennsylvania and denied. The court ordered Machen and Lorenz to Groff’s Mawndaville penitentiary. He begins a two year sentence tomorrow for peat office frauds.
Justice McLahan acquits Frank Evans of murdering Miss Sarah Shaeffer while Elmer Browning is held for Grand Jury action on the same charge, following today’s proceedings in Bedford.
Charlen F Taylor, partner of Mrs Alice Webb Duke, was arrested on a fugitive warrant tied to a Texas fraud indictment. Duke, long troubled by her marriage to a tobacco merchant, faces imprisonment in New York amid additional indictments.
Charles W Bryan announced Rich ard Metcalf will become associate editor of the Commoner starting May 1. Metcalf previously served as editor in chief of the Omaha World Herald and worked with Bryan on that paper before the Commoner began publication.
A fierce blaze swept the Franklin Stiles and Franklin produce merchants building in Alabama at 11:30 p.m. The fire raged beyond central areas and prompted evacuation. Estimated loss reaches $500,000, with insurance unavailable due to widespread excitement.
Resolution notes the death of Mrs Fox, wife and mother of Brother C Li Fox, in La Grande Oregon January 1906. It extends heartfelt sympathy to the family and orders copies to be filed in Le Grande Lodge and presented to Gee Vox with publication in La Grande Evening.
British, Russian and Japanese ambassadors called at the State Department today. Each denied involvement with alleged peace proposals. The visits were regarded as coincidental by officials.
Circuit Court Judge Bakin convened the February term and noted a light docket with only four state cases anticipated. The district attorney will handle all matters, and there will be no grand jury this session.
Portland feb 6 Mr F D Mc Cully testified before the Federal Grand Jury on the conspiracy case against prosecuting attorney Heney. The Brocksbury Land Office district case resumed. No indictments were made public today though several were voted on.
The Admiralty says a cruiser squadron led by the Prince of Wales will depart England at month end for a world tour. New York is among the first ports to be visited. The voyage aims to benefit the health of the Prince.
Portland report finds one dead Charles Johnson and two fatally injured after a street car wreck. Sixteen occupants badly injured and thirty five slightly hurt as car left tracks and rolled over, destroyed.
Belgrade February 6. The Bergjan Asbioet resigned this morning by 8. It is said the move stems from troubles in the Court.
The osteopathic physician states that constipation diarrhoea dyspepsia gastralgia gallstones are all similar conditions. He claims equal success in benefiting or curing them by removing the cause of trouble and notes recovery depends on the body's ability to restore order. No doctor can do more if recovery is not possible.
Notice announces no meeting tomorrow due to the funeral of the late Hon J M Choach. The Ladies Neighborhood Club will reconvene at the next regular meeting day. President Mrs J D Slater signs the notice.
The so called Modern Bluebeard Johann Hooh a Chicago wife killer was arraigned in police court and remanded for 48 hours to await requisition papers. Two more alleged victims stepped forward Minnis Westphal claims marriage in Jersey City in 1896 and Hooh left with $100. An unnamed second woman asserts marriage in 1897 and $250 obtained.
The Colorado Supreme Court sustains the capital punishment statute reenacted by the late legislature. Four inmates already on death row await execution while Governor Peabody and Adams consider pending matters.
The text outlines North Powder seeking county status with options including making North Powder the county seat or annexing Clover Creek Wolf Creek area to Baker County. It also mentions keeping North Powder valley in Union County with Lea Grand as county seat. The piece reflects local civic desire and competing territorial arrangements.
One legislative measure suggests a state bee inspector to examine bees for diseases and ensure drones work. The role would mainly draw a salary, with duties tied to hive health in the countryside.
An odd classified fragment hints at remedies for headache and constipation. Mentions Orbe New for Stnieens and Guaraaweed at Heclin avon hem gales. Details are unclear but suggest health product advertising.
The Observer provides today's brief news coverage highlighting key events, local updates, and notable happenings. Readers are urged to check the edition for current stories, summaries, and timely updates across politics, society, and culture.
Blockland Bros of Island City Oregon operate as breeders of Berkshire and Poland China swine.
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