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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1908

Page

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Five Bandits Rob Bank in Missouri Heist

Five bandits, numbering about five, looted the Willard bank in Missouri, taking roughly 10 900 dollars. They blasted the safe with nitro glycerin, sparked a townwide pistol duel, and fled by handcar toward the Ozark mountains. Missouri and Springfield police cooperate. capture hoped before nightfall. Senator Knox to speak at Kalamazoo Lincoln Day dinner amid presidential hopes.

Springfield Willard Rob Ts Frisco Ozark Mountains Postea Pasa Knot Michigan Kalamazoo Mich Philander C. Knox Pennsylvania Lincoln Club Knox Burrowa Vital Pitts- Pore

Ohio Livestock Association Opens Annual Meeting in Columbus

The Ohio Livestock association begins its annual gathering at Ohio State University with hundreds in attendance. Concurrently the College of Agriculture dedicates its new Livestock Building, described as the finest of its kind. Senator Burrows arranged for Senator Knox to cover both engagements during the trip to Pittsburg and back.

Pittsburg Theinner Burrows Knox Columbus Ohio Livestock Association Ohio State University College of Agriculture

Senate backs US participation in Tokio Exposition

Washington February 11 Senate passes bill to authorize United States participation in the Tokio International exposition with government support and national representation planned.

Washington Senate United States

Heinze Indictment Challenge as Quash Motion Filed

A federal court motion seeks to quash the indictment against Augustus Heinze former president of the Mercantile National Bank charging over certified checks to the Otto Heinze company. A demurrer was entered and Judge Hough will rule. If overruled Heinze faces trial with possible March calendar.

Agustus Heinze Mercantile National Bank Alse Heinze New York Federal FL Augustus Heinze Otto Heinze Company Hough District Attorney’s Office Federal Circuit Court

China tensions and Taft victory in Ohio primaries

Reports from Tokyo note Japan anxious over U S cables as China hints at fighting Manchuria. In Columbus Ohio Taft backers claim victory in Republican primaries and Foraker forces dispute the primary legality, aiming for a Buckeye delegation.

Taft Columbus Ohio Foraker Secretary of War Common Pleas Court Bronson

Suffragists Storm House of Commons Arrested in London

Suffragists stormed the house of commons in London today but were repelled by police after a forceful clash. Forty four arrests were made as demonstrators refused to pay fines.

London House of Commons

Merchants National Bank of Portland to reopen soon

Portland Feb 11 The Merchants National Bank of Portland, shut since November during the financial panic, will resume operations within a few days. Comptroller of the Currency Plattslaw has resigned and notified President Watson that the bank will reopen when ready, the treasury department reports the condition is satisfactory.

Portland Merchants National Bank of Curren PlAtslaw Watson Thin City Treasury

Oregon Produce to Return as La Grande Headquarters

La Grande is set to host the return of the Oregon Produce Company, with A Guat stating the firm will resume general commission and produce business in the county next season. Mr. Gist will become manager, and his Eastern Oregon reputation signals active development in fruit and produce operations.

Oregnon Produce Company A. Guat Oregon Produce Company la Grande Gist Oregon

Cabinet Crisis Looms as Campbell-Banner Exit Planned

London reports England faces a cabinet crisis with Sir Henry Campbell-Banner set to resign next May amid a Parliamentary clash over rising naval expenditures. The antiimperialists oppose policy, while a broad Liberal faction supports continued increases, making the parties allies on the issue.

Bannerman

Apple growers finalize sale of 2700 boxes to Portland firm

May Park fruitgrowers closed the sale of about 2700 boxes of apples to Page & Son of Portland. The deal includes remaining stock of several traders. The approximate price was $1 per box, totaling around $2700, with only about three cars left to finish the cleanup.

Park Yndterday Page & Son of Portland C. M. Riddle BE. Adler 8. A. Davis P. A. Dickenson Apple Aeck

Heavy Snow Delights Rogue River Valley Youths

Grant's Pass residents awoke to three inches of snow the deepest in three years. Snowballing and fort building kept youths busy all Sunday though the snowfall delayed trains and blocked the stage road between Grants Pass and Crescent City with drifts four to six feet high.

Josephine Grant's Pass Rogue River Valley Siakivyous Here Grant Crement City

OFM Hearing in Albany Resumes Over Standard OF Against Marked Unfair Trade

The government's suit against the Standard OF company resumed in Albany before a notary. Evidence on unfair competition and no-cilled claims was re examined as proceedings continued here.

OFM Albany

Albany Hearing Weighs Standard Oil Complaint

Government representatives attend Albany hearings on alleged unfair competition by Standard Oil in the New York and New England territories. Washington session set to resume February 24 as Alaska labor tensions rise with federal deputies authorized to restore order.

Change of Venue Sought in Bartlett Case for Umatilla County

Motion filed to move the Bartlett case from Union to Umatilla County with Baker City or Pendleton judges presiding. Verdict in Webb v Gupt for $137 noted. defendant plans appeal. Also mentions Oregon v Featherson burglary at Mike Nelson's saloon and Ridgeley becoming National Bank of Commerce president with $26,000 salary amid its reopening.

E. W. Bartlett Union Umatilla County White Baker City Bean Pendleton B. F. Webb Aljeel A. A State of Oregon Thomas Featherson Mike Nelson Elgin Ve. BE W. Bartlett Crawford Smith Judge Bean Umatua County

Boy King Delays Swearing In As Lisbon Exits

The boy king will depart Lisbon soon for Cintra to remain until the chamber of deputies convenes on February 20 when he will take the oath to the throne.

Lisbon Cintra Chamber of Deputies

Natty Elks Parade Draws Busy Office Tenants to Roofs

Natty Elks marching on Adama Avenue amid sleet and mud attract attention from downtown tenants. Prominent Elks McKennon and Polack receive praise for their outfits and the procession leads to the curtain raiser for a minstrel show at Steward tonight.

la Grande Adama Avenue Elks McKennon and Polack Adame Avenue la Grande Band Adams Avenue Colonel Ivanhoe Jack Poure Gally Percy Childers MccKennon J. D. McKennon Mr. Polack McKeennon

Count Bont Fined for Fighting in Street Brawl

Poris Feb 11 Count Bont de Cas tellane was fined 100 francs for striking his United cousin Prince de Bagan with a cane in a recent street brawl. The prince’s claim for one franc damages was dismissed. Count Bont’s brother Jean, present at the scene, was acquitted.

Count Bont Poris Count Bont de Castellane Prince de Bagan Jean Ben de Sagan

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Wreck Bank Missouri City Augustus Heinze Panama Vrad China Japan Mikado America Tokyo Messagen Celestial Kingdom Manchuria Vregin Portland Bank May Park Washington, D. C Perry Fairbanks Alaska Department of Juatlee Developmenta Ridgeley Bank Kansas City BE. Ridgeley National Bank of Commerce W. & Woods Natty Elks Valentines Hill's Drug Store
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