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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1905
Page
5
A long list of real estate offers includes houses with multiple rooms and lots, ranging from small 4 to 6 room homes to 8 lot parcels. Prices vary from cash-only deals to financed terms, with properties near schools, shops, and fruit-bearing parcels. Some parcels feature orchards, barns, and outbuildings in Chaplin's and Romig's Additions, plus acreage near Abler and La Grande.
Boise Idaho February 2 a committee appointed by the boys to investigate the land department submitted a report noting confusion in records and many counties behind in accounts The report says efforts to reform have been hampered by an inextricable tangle and urges continued investigation with expert help reporting to the governor.
Washington February 20 The senate committee on territories recalls the bill providing a delegate from Alaska and will report a substitute bill likely at its next meeting. The committee believes Alaska should have representation in Congress and hopes to pass a delegate bill before adjournment next month. Cushman bill, passed by the house last April, likely to be reported with amendments.
On February 20 the trial of Chanies Kratz Alderman of St Louis began before Judge Dinton. The case centers on a sixty thousand dollar bribe. Jurors are expected to be selected later today.
Four Russian battleships three cruisers and five transports said to belong to the third Baltic squadron left Lebar last week and anchored under Lan g guns this morning. The squadron now steams northward through the Great Belt escorted by Danish torpedo boats. German ironclads reportedly accompany the fleet through the Baltic Sea.
Palm Beach Florida February 20 Joseph Jefferson famed as Rip Van Winkle marked his seventy sixth birthday today. He could not stand or walk and was wheeled about in a chair yet his mind remained sharp and he enjoyed the celebration.
Ossining reports Frank Romero who killed Jack Pett at Felton Station and Adolph Koenig who strangled his mistress Emma Kaulmar in New York apartments were electrocuted at Bing Bing this morning. Officials declare the execution a most successful one.
St Petersburg reports Father Gopon has been unfrocked and is of unknown whereabouts. Rome notes Rome says Rua elan secret service has stepped up to pursue Father Gon poo as he is expected in Rome with a number of Russian students. Russian authorities say they will be ready on his arrival.
Chicago wheat brokers on the floor sell May wheat at 1.19 dollars per bushel, later sliding to about 1.185 dollars as the May contract weakens.
An explosion at the Providence mine near St Clairsville early today claims several miners and injures many more. Rescue crews respond as details and casualty figures remain incomplete.
London reports the Prince of the house of Huttenburg will visit the United States. He will travel to Newport News in October aboard a cruiser squadron, then proceed to New York and Annapolis. He hopes to meet President Roosevelt while in America.
During a vacation the author studied concerts operas and music education noting TAIT as a leading teacher and interpreter of musical art. Pupils learn popular church and Sunday school music through courses and many former students now earn money as guitarists.
An advertisement claims Ballard’s Horehound Syrup eases coughing and restlessness, offering a prompt and radical cure. The note mentions price details and a local drug company outlet.
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