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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1905

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Kaiser Informs the Czar About Russian Turmoil

Berlin reports Kaiser Wilhelm II provided the Czar with detailed reports on the Bloody Sunday events and the Russian invasion inside Russia. The Kaiser, learning the Czar was unaware, gathered foreign press accounts and sent them by courier, offering further assistance. The Czar thanked the Kaiser for the information.

Scriops News Association Berlin William Ree Rawsis Cxar Kaiser Czar Russia

Turkiye Prepares for Macedonia Outbreak Response

Constantinople reports the Turkish government mobilizes for possible spring trouble in Macedonia. Troops depart daily by rail and sea to Salonica. The Austrian squadron in Greek waters adds to port disturbances with no official explanation.

Scriops News Association Constantinople Macedonia Salonica

New Protocol Arrives For San Domingo Debt Plan

Washington reports a new protocol with San Domingo requires Senate ratification. It stipulates the United States will collect the republics customs receipts with fifty five percent devoted to repaying foreign debt and the rest returned to San Domingo.

Washington State Department San Domingo Senate United States

Husband and Wife Duel Ends in Husband's Death

Edward R Koehn and his wife, married seven weeks, dueled over a household dispute in Oakland. Koehn, a 32-year-old shipping clerk from San Francisco, died after being shot four times. his 19 or 23 year old wife, who also fired, was unharmed and arrested.

Oakland Edward R Koehn Koehn Coe San Francisco

Russian War Casualties From First Year Reported

In St. Petersburg on February 15 officials released figures for the war's first year excluding Port Arthur data. Some 180000 officers and men passed through hospitals northward, with more being sick than wounded. About 4000 died in hospitals, over 18000 were mentally affected, and about 21000 remained in hospitals. Roughly 77000 are believed to have returned to the front. Field battle deaths are estimated at about 60000, with additional slight injuries treated in field hospitals.

St. Petersburg Port Arthur

Wife Murderer Hanged In Bridgeton Morning

Frank Rassinger, convicted of murdering his wife, was hanged in Bridgeton this morning. In a prior attempt the rape was interrupted, but the second attempt succeeded.

Bridgeton Frank Rassinger

Racing Man Calibrates Crisis in Los Angeles

Caleb 15 Morris Rothechild a Chicago racing man shot himself in the head at the Lexington Hotel Los Angeles this morning. Ill health is cited as the cause in the brief incident report.

Los Angeles Caleb Morris Rothechild Chicago Lexington

Rumors of Naval Battle Stir Japan and Fire Damage

Reports claim a sea battle with the Rua tians may have ended in defeat while a fire at the Atsuta factory near Noga caused extensive damage. Investigations into incendiary origins proceed as Admiral Tago heads to the Indian Ocean to meet the Ballo Fleet. New Japanese torpedo destroyers Aruske and Fubuki are noted for service.

Tokio Atsuta Noga Ramore Ruatians Tago Indian Ocean Ballo Aruske Fubuki Japan Themes Oumuimsion

A Horrible Death at Silver Creek Ranch

The 13 year old son of Cal Loving was killed instantly by a horse incident on the Silver Creek ranch while helping his father. A wagon used for harvesting hay triggered a chaotic discharge of horses, one horse struck the boy's head, crushing the skull, and onlookers saw the tragedy as the father arrived to find him dead with horses trampling the body.

Harley Cal Loving Silver Creek Mr. Loving Hornes

Emperors to Seek Joint Mediation in Far East Talks

Rome reports latent moves by Emperor William to visit Italy and discuss joint mediation with King Victor Emmanuel. Italy has also learned Anasia may be open to offers.

Scripps News Association Rome William Italy Far East Victor Emanuel Anasia

House Act Orders Inquiry Into Standard Oil Practices

The House passed a measure directing the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to investigate Standard Oil Co. and its market control, part of a broader probe into oil practices and fairness in the industry.

Scripps News Association Washington House Today Secretary of Commerce and Labor Kenews Oil Standard Oil Co

Duel in Judge Farris court rooms shocks Jacksonville

In a Jacksonville courtroom a deadly shootout erupts during a paternity case trial. May Brown and Mrs. Freemen fire on Owen Loadcoltz while he defends himself as Cahoon is wounded and bystanders flee.

Jacksonville Flu Brown Joseph E Freeman William B. Cahoon Loadholtz

Russians Assume Aggressive Move at Liao Yang Front

General Oyama reports Roseland began an extensive move against the extreme left of the Japanese wing and attempted a night crossing of the Han River near Liao Yang with nine thousand cavalry.

Scripps News Association Tokio Oyama Roseland Han River Liao Yang

Pardon Board Grants Delayed Executions in Harrisburg Case

The Pennsylvania Pardon Board, against three Supreme Court dissents, delays executions for Samuel Grearson and Kate Edwards while granting new trials and noting four unexamined witnesses. Edwards’s case had been continued monthly. Edwards and Grearson were moved to a storeroom for safety. Mrs Walker expresses relief as the board signals clemency and possible commutations.

Scripps News Association Harrisburg Pardon Board Justilces Supreme Court Grearson Board of Pardon Edwards Board of Pardons Eaerly Edwards and Grearaon Pennypacker Reading Penn Kate Edwards Samuel Grearson Land

House passes bill to cut freight rates fifty percent

Topeka reports the House approved a bill fixing maximum freight rates across all shipments, reducing current rates by fifty percent. The measure has cleared the Senate and is expected to be signed by the Governor.

Scripps News Association Topeka Kan House Today Senate

In Chicago Hoch Coroners Inquest Enters Third Session

The third session of the coroner inquest into the death of Mrs Marie Walker Hoch began in Chicago. Prosecutors expect to complete analysis of stomach contents by Monday and the jury will decide if Hoch should face a charge beyond bigamy.

Scripps News Association Chicago Marie Walker Hoch Hoch

Weber murder trial witnesses clash over survivor claim

In Aubern California February 15 the Weber murder case witnesses testifying to prove Mrs Weber was alive after being taken from the burning building. Each witness swore she was dead. George Ruth was contradicted about who carried Weber's younger brother from the fire and the defendant was heard reacting to the tragedy with a sharp remark.

Aubern Cal Weber J M Franco Elmer Coddington Joe Hamilton John Fulton Weber Wa J Campbell George Ruth Ruth Francis Snowdon Wade Dolphy

Magnificent Pallium Conferring in Cincinnati Catholic Rite

Catholic rites mark a grand pallium conferring for Archbishop Moeller at St Peter's Cathedral. Bishop McCloskey of Louisville will officiate as Cardinal Gibbons delivers the sermon in a ceremony described as one of the most magnificent in the ritual.

Army and Navy Clash Over Port Arthur Rescue

Paris reports bitter tension aboard the Austria among surviving Port Arthur officers. General Stoessel faces Naval blame while Admiral Lackinsky vows to denounce Stoessel Skrydloff and Alexeïff at court martial. He lambasts the Admiral’s staff as incompetents and calls them bedchamber admirals.

Scripps News Association Paris Austria General Stoessel Port Arthur Broesee Lackinsky Stoessel Skrydloff Alexieff Admiral Unkromsky Lachinsky

Fraudulent solicitor sentenced in Oregon penitentiary case

Roseburg Ore Feb 15 At no special term of the circuit court H O Clark pleaded guilty to obtaining money under pretense and was sentenced by J Hamilton to one year in the Oregon penitentiary. Clark had solicited subscriptions to the Ladies' Home Journal and Saturday Evening Post without authority and did not forward the orders.

Rosebury Ore H O Clark J Hamilton Oregon Clark Ladies’ Home Journal Saturday Evening Post

Mitchell Explains Letter Involving Senators and Lawyers

Washington report quotes Senator Mitchell defending a confidential letter he sent to law partner Judge Tanner and associate Senator Fulton. He says the letter sought a private consultation and to bring firm books for defense planning. He denies any aim to discuss grand jury testimony.

Washington Mitchell AH Tanner H . Robertson Mitchell Tales Jesus Tanner Bonator Falton Fulton Senator Fulton Preas

Roosevelt Returns to Washington After East Coast Visit

President Roosevelt, pleased with New York reception, returned to Washington to resume duties. Mrs Douglas Rubluron, his sister, accompanied the party and will stay at the White House for several days.

Scripps News Association Washington Roosevelt New York Douglas Rub Luron White House

Murderer Convicted by Foriops Newa Association Reno

After four hours of deliberation a jury found Al Linderman guilty of murder in the first degree for a train killing last year. His three accomplices were sentenced to death.

Reno New al Linderman Lindeman

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