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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1905

Page

3

Williamson Will Return for Trial

Congressman Williamson of Oregon, indicted last Saturday by the Portland Federal Grand Jury on land fraud charges, will return home to prepare for trial. He says he will stay away from the House until the matter is resolved, believing it would be an affront to fellow members to appear on the floor with the charge hanging over him. Hermeno attends sessions regularly and has voted, while Benster Mitchell has absented himself from the Senate.

Washington Williamson Oregon Federal Grand Jury Portland Ore House of Representatives House Hermeno Hae Benster Mitchell Senate

Hay Kes Statement on Memorial Arbitration Treaties

Secretary Hay said the President views memorial arbitration treaties as settled by the Senate’s Saturday action. He notes the Senate may reject the treaty by direct vote or by amendments incompatible with its spirit and purpose. The President hopes Senate changes won’t alter the underlying agreement in negotiations.

HK Ky Scrips News Association Washington Department Hay Senate

Two Trains Lost in Snow Wrecking Train Sent

Denver and Rio Grande passenger train is lost in Marshells pass amid heavy snow. A wrecking train is dispatched to aid. Another train is missing with no food for twenty four hours for its passengers.

Denver Denver and Rio Grande Marshell’s Pass

Anarchist Gill Sentenced in Protests at Maura

Avarsaint Gill, arrested last September during anti Maura protests, was sentenced to twelve years imprisonment. He carried nine dynamite cartridges at the time of arrest.

Scripps News Association Watria Avarsaint Gill Maura Todey Gill

Bank President Indicted in Bank Wrecking Case

St Paul February 14 The Grand Jury indicted F B Clement president of the First National Bank of Fairbau l on charges of wrecking the bank which closed a week ago. Bail set at ten thousand dollars.

Destination A Secret Sailed From Kura

Vice Admiral Togo sailed from Kura yesterday. Destination kept secret. Reports say he proceeds south. Japanese commanders may fire on collier ships in company with Russian warships regardless of nationality.

Tokio Togo Kura Rusgivn

Weaving Co Failure Impacts Small Investors

Parise February 14. The Gautovaso Weaving Company of Laire fails with liabilities near four million francs. The collapse injures many small investors and is announced this morning.

Parise Gautovaso Laire

New Hope for Dyspeptics

An osteopath claims a common anatomical variation underpins chronic dyspepsia and related digestive ailments. The discovery is said to explain gastralgia, ulcers, dilation, bowel issues, and liver or pancreatic ills while not replacing established medical causes.

Exoneration Granted in Grearson Case Sued For

Philadelphia February report states attorneys seek a new trial for Kamel Grearson described as a women’s black lover and alleged accomplice. The court reportedly exonerates Grearson and names her daughter Mary as accessory to the fact, while later the Superior Court refused to reopen the case.

Scripps News Association Philadelphia Kamel Grearson Grearson Mary

Strike Practically Ends at Potiloff Works

St Petersburg Feb 14 the Potiloff works employees returned to work today, effectively ending the strike. Stallote election ballots are being distributed to workers for Sunday elections of representatives of a mixed commission of the mastara and the workmen per the emperor's ukases.

St Petersburg Potiloff Works Stallote Mastara Ukases

Public Building Bill Expands Spokane and Baker Provisions

The Washington report notes a public building bill moving in the House with provisions to raise Spokane’s building cost by one hundred thousand, add a new Baker building, and authorize related construction at Eureka and nearby areas. The measure also includes a further appropriation of one hundred twenty five thousand to unspecified projects.

Washington House Bivaliernuen Spokane Baker Ory Ainty Eureka

Illness Tied to Chadwick Trial Strain in Cleveland

Ira Reynolds, trustee of Mrs. Chadwick’s alleged five million dollar securities, is seriously ill with influenza in Cleveland. Attorney Dowley says Reynolds has heart disease and that the trial excitement could prove fatal.

Scripps News Association Cleveland Ohio Ira Reynolds Chadwick Dowley

Women Suffrage Amendment Defeated in Senate

Sacramento February 14 The proposition to submit the constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote to a popular vote at the next general election was defeated in the Senate today.

Sacramento Cal Senate

Japanese Repulsed at Petersburg In Daylong Skirmish

General Saka roff reports the Japanese attacked Nansheinapo yesterday near Petersburg but were repulsed leaving many dead.

Petersburg Sakaroff Nansheinapo Yeaterday

Wisconsin Coldest Winter Day Hits Thirty Four Below

Janesville Wisconsin reports a temperature of thirty four degrees below zero marking the coldest spell of the winter. The icy weather grips the state as residents cope with extreme subzero conditions.

Scripps Newa Association Janesville, Wis Wisconsin

Twins Born On Train En Route From Oregon City

A Northbound Southern Pacific train arriving at Lathrop carried Mrs W Eastbarn and her husband when twin sons were born at about 3 30 P M. A physician on board assisted and both babies and mother remained healthy. The Bestburn family were taken to W S Douglas residence after an ambulance met the train. One child was born in one county and the other in the adjacent county.

San Jose Oregon Daily Journal Mra Bestburn Douglas

Rumors of Peace Ignite Markets in Far East Trade

On February 11 in St. Petersburg rumors of an imminent peace in the Far East ripple through the bourse. Traders gauge impact on stocks, shipping, and regional prices as investors weigh potential ceasefire outcomes.

Scripps News Association St. Petersburg Far East

Bounty Fraud Case In Salt Lake City Police Court

In a preliminary hearing, Harry Roberts testifies about a bounty graft gang that sourced hides from South America and passed them off as different animals. He says costs ranged from twenty cents to one dollar thirty five and that bounties were collected multiple times, defrauding the state of over twenty thousand dollars.

Salt Lake Harry Roberts South America

Forty Men Hanged in Warsaw Street Demonstrations

Berlin telegram reports forty men hanged at Warsaw for taking part in street demonstrations.

Scripps News Association Berlin Berliner Zeitung Warsaw

J W Coombs Evangelist Profile

J W Coombs, evangelist, was born in Boone County Indiana. He spent early life in schooling and became a classical graduate of a major school. In 1885 he entered the lecture field and within three years began lecturing.

Evangelist Coombs Boone County Ind

Evangelist Brother Coowha to Speak at Central Church

After months of waiting, Brother Coowha, editor of Sing High Praise, will preach in Central Church of Christ each evening starting tonight and three times next Sunday. He brings church music interest and a lively spirit. Services begin at 7 30 tonight with a cordial invitation to all who can attend.

Coowha Soule Central Church of Christ

Japanese Estimate Russian Losses in Jan 25 26 Battle

Tokyo reports Japanese casualty tallies from Mai Kau Tai show about twenty thousand killed and wounded for the January 25 26 engagement, as Russia battles continue.

Scripps News Association Tokio Mai Kau Tai

Irrigated Land For Sale In Wallowa County Oregon

710 acres of land for sale at 8.28 per acre with 535 acres under cultivation and irrigation. Broad listing of other county lands available. Contact Cuuch & McDonald in Wallowa Oregon for details.

Cuuuch & McDonald Wallowa Oregon

Notice to whom it may concern Crippen warning

Notice is hereby given that my wife Alice Crippen having left me without cause I will not be responsible for any debts she may contract Dated at La Grande Oregon this lth day of Pub Ab 1905 M B E Crippen.

Alice Crippen la Grande Oregon Crippen

Free Washing Offer Through Ronde Valley Agent

Free washing is offered with no charge. Contact Thomas Siegmund at the Ronde Valley House for full instructions. He is the general agent for the Ideal Washer and can explain the process by phone at 3-6 1 week.

Thos. Siegmund Ronde Valley

For Sale Near Post Office Orchard and Farmhouse

Land offer near the post office with four acres of orchard a six room house a good barn and reliable water. Inquiries at McFarfare’s grocery or with owner John Gavin on site. Will exchange for town property. February 8 to March 6.

Wight Poat McFarfares Grocery John Gavin Hintabean End

Administrator's Notice to Creditors

Notice is given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of John Morrison, deceased, by the County Court of Union County Oregon. All persons with claims against the estate must present them properly verified within six months to the administrator at his ranch near John Ramsey & Oliver, Grande Oregon, or to his attorneys at Grande, Oregon. Dated this 16th day of February, 1903. BP. A. McDonald, Administrator of the estate of John Morrison.

Wen John Morrison Union County Oregon Thin Dai Johe Ramsey & Oliver Grande BP. A. McDonald

Real Estate Bargains Listings Offer Wide Choices

A long list of houses and lots in La Grande with prices from 250 to 2000 dollars and various terms. Properties include six room houses, two to four lots, farms near Abler Oregon, and several Chaplin additions with partial cash down and monthly payments. The ad invites visits to the Foley block office for loans, insurance, and house plans.

JCF Chaplin Foley Block

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