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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1908

Page

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Bomb threats loom over Wall Street crowd in panic

New York reports reveal Black Hand threats against J P Morgan and a circulated inflamatory notice urging slaughter of financiers. Police and detectives trace the source as placards incite violent action with workers urged to march on Wall Street amid tense crowds and security measures.

Galelines of Stock Exchange Wall Street New York J. P. Morgan Stock Exchange Gillery Lbomba Bingham Ee Teal

Salome and Pelleas in Paris Return to Repertoire

Mary Garden discusses the initial reception of Salome and Pelleas at the Opera Comique in Paris. She notes Pelleas took four years to gain a place, struggling to two-week stages, while Aphrodite succeeded immediately with 50 performances. Garden suggests American audiences may appreciate Maeterlinck’s subtlety, though Paris did not at first.

Salome Paris Mary Garden Melisande Pelleas Opera Comiqué Aphrodite

Destroyers Reach Talcahuano Chile in Pacific Cruise

Advices from the navy department state the destroyer fleet is to reach its next port of call Talcahuano Chile today as part of its Pacific voyage. The message confirms movement toward South American waters with subsequent assignments pending.

Chile Washington Mavn Department Talcahuano

Union Pacific Plans Massive Bond Sale for Debt

New York February 20 Directors of the Union Pacific railroad reportedly decide to issue up to 35 million dollars in bonds to retire floating debt. The bonds would be secured on 18 miles of track across Missouri Iowa Kansas and Colorado. The main line mortgage dates from 1897 with additional branch lines recently built.

Union Pacific Claus Delyt New York Union Pacific Railroad Missouri Iowa Kansas Colorado Pond

Diplomatic shift as Takahiro arrives and Manchuria grows tense

Diplomatic circles note a reversal in U S Japan relations after Ambassador Aoki leaves and Takahiro arrives. The Manchurian question rises with reports of Japanese aggression in Manchuria prompting U S concern and a firm stance against Japanese actions in China. In Callao Bay a U S Navy flotilla led by Rear Admiral Evans enters harbor to a joyous, cannon-saluted welcome from Peruvian ships.

Callao Bay Picot Ambeseidor Washington Uncle Sam America Japan Aoki Takahiro State Department Manchuria Lima Peru Evans Callao

Blockade on Rocky Island Road Lifts. Six Trains Released

Omaha dispatch reports the 48 hour blockade on the Rocky Island road was raised today and six stalled passenger trains were released. The blockaded boxcar had blocked all traffic.

Mockade Laved Omaha Rocky Island

Harriman Wins Illinois Central Fight in Court

Judge Ball rules for Harriman over Stuyvesant Fish in the Illinois Central control dispute. The decision upholds Union Pacific authority to vote stock via a New Jersey holding company, affecting 281,091 shares and the March directors meeting. The ruling alters the anticipated outcome of the railroad battle.

Ball Union Pacific Chicago EB. H. Harriman Stuyvesant Fish Illinois Central Harriman Te Anes Pacific Railroad Ilinoia Central Illinota New Jersey Todge Ball Fish Illinois Central Railroad Company

Immunity Case in Hearing for Abe Ruef on Trolley Bribery

In San Francisco on February 10 Judge Lawler began proceedings to determine the legality of Abe Ruef's arraignment in the trolley bribery case. Prosecution graft team and figures Rabble Nieto and Kaplan faced the hearing as defense seeks to read Kaplan's affidavit, objections lead to affidavits being submitted to the court.

San Francisco Abe Ruef Ach F. J. Honey Lawler

Yale Alumni Plan Erection Of Hale Statue On Vale Campus

A private view in Yale New York reveals a $30,000 heroic statue of Nathan Hale by sculptor William Otway Partridge. The work has consumed ten years, showcasing the revolutionary hero who gave up his life for patriot cause.

New York Nathan Hale Yale Vaile William Otway Partridge

Statue of Hale to Stand on Yale Campus with Carnegie Support

A Yale commemorative statue honoring Nathan Hale is planned on the campus within a year. The design shows Hale in captivity, with hands behind a rope, and a private Yale alumni viewing session is set for next Thursday. Andrew Carnegie is listed among the $20,000 donors for the project.

Yale Hale Partridge New Haven Andrew Carnegie

Latimer Dies After Appendicitis Operation in Washington

United States Senator Asbury Churchwell Latimer of South Carolina died this morning in Providence Hospital after an appendicitis operation. Born in Abbeville in 1854, he was a farmer and longtime Democrat active in state politics. He served in the 54th and 67th Congresses and the Senate from 1903 until March 1909, when his term would have ended.

Asbury Chirchwell Latimer Washington Iind Congress United Staton Asbury Churchwell Latimer South Carolina Benjamin Ryan Tillman Providence Sclon Abbaville Senate John, L. McLaurin Benton

House Numbers Need Attention in La Grande

Urgent call for correcting house numbering in La Grande as free mail delivery nears on May 15. Fourth Ward has many errors or no numbers, prompting plans for an inspector to standardize numbers at city expense where needed. Continuous inspection and accurate numbering are required to meet postal standards for the new service.

Grande Fourth Ward la Grande W. R. Ellis Observer Portal Offciain Inspecina Sa Council Juetto Renu i Hie Henoottin Recelpte Poatal

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