23 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1905
Page
1
Francisco February 23 Corbett and Nelson push conditioning as they near the ring for the anticipated match. Corbett is in prime form, trainers say, while Nelson struggles to cut weight. Betting remains lively though opinions vary on the outcome.
Report from Warsaw by Scripps News says a strike shattered five windows and forced workers to abandon duties. An infantry unit fired on the strikers with no known outcome.
Kentucky congressman introduces a bill directing the secretary of commerce and labor to investigate the tobacco trust, signaling a move to scrutinize industry practices and market power. The proposal appears in a Washington report dated February 23.
Chicago wheat prices closed on February 23 at one dollar and five eighths per bushel. The market session ended with a modest gain as traders weighed supply signals and demand outlooks in the futures pit.
Investigators probe a bribery case tied to Representative Baker after a missing Baker cannot be found. A hotel letter references a five thousand dollar check proposed to influence legislation. Doorkeeper James Hamilton testifies that other members received similar envelopes claiming a hundred dollars. Marion county Grand Jury to hear bribery charges.
Berlin Feb 23 The Czar advised continuing the war citing domestic stability. Chiefs fear Oyama cannot defeat Kuroparkin but risks defeat himself. Military situation, nationalism, and expediency favor pushing the offensive.
Wolverhampton reports Sir Henry Irving, the renowned actor, is gravely ill at his home and has suffered a relapse with little hope for recovery.
Paris reports Russia has not signaled readiness for peace talks and Japan demands terms ensuring long peace in the Far East. Russian conditions include Korea under Japanese rule and ceding Port Arthur. Indemnity is debated as Japan cites war costs of about 350 million dollars.
Milwaukee report says the Bowlers Congress will meet next in Louisville instead of Philadelphia. Street and Buths of Chicago set a world two team record with a 1913 score during the session.
A chemist hired by the coroner testified seven and six tenths grains of arsenic were in Marie Walker Hood’s stomach, enough to cause death. The coroner’s jury resumed the inquest and returned a verdict of death due to arsenic administered by Hoch, who faces a grand jury consideration for bigamy.
The panel investigating the university's finances recommends immediate steps to recover the $61,000 lost from the board of regents via secretary McKeown, who is in penitentiary for embezzlement. The loss is attributed to regents' negligence.
News brief reports renewed rumors on Russia and Japan pesos spurring calls to the state department and to ambassadors of Russia and Britain. A half hour conference followed between the president and Secretary of State Hay at the White House.
Former Senator Johnathan Ross died in Johns County Vermont from injuries after a runaway accident last Tuesday. His wife Mrs Rose, who accompanied him, was killed at the scene.
Washington February 23 Senate committee on naval affairs endorsed the President's plan by keeping the house provision for two battleships in the naval bill but set a minimum total displacement of sixteen thousand tons for each ship.
London reports that Lord Lansdowne submitted a plan to create a European commission to administer Macedonia's affairs. The move signals international oversight and a shift in governance expectations amid ongoing debates on regional control.
Advices received today by steamer say yellow fever has developed into an epidemic in Panama with widespread sickness of other kinds. It is blamed on street tearing up works. The U S officer Boston with several yellow fever cases aboard is anchored in Panama Bay.
Washington reports the President issued a proclamation calling an extra session of the Senate for March to dispose of executive business.
Report from St Petersburg dated February 22 states the Caucasus uprising now has an insurgent government and over 76 thousand residents. Two army corps are ordered to crush the revolt, while General Ignatiev is named Governor General of Poland with broad powers. The general situation shows alarming signs.
Washington voters are urged to prepare for a senate impeachment trial vote slated for Saturday afternoon. The chamber has completed arrangements to close the proceedings and reach a final decision on the case.
Birmington February 23. Up to eight this morning eighty three bodies of miners have been taken from the Virginia mine. Seven more corpses were seen and will be taken out soon. It will probably be the middle of next week before pumping out the mine is completed and all bodies recovered.
Memorial services for the Grand Duke of Sergius are held in the Russian church near the Embassy. Attending are the embassy staff, King Edward, U S Ambassador Choat, and other diplomats.
Crowds filled streets as the Kiev regiment guarded the Abadan ministry funeral of Grand Duke Bar pias. The Grand Duchess Elizabeth and Imperial family attended at St Andrews Monastery and Isaacs Cathedral. Requiem held at Tsarskoe-Selo with government presence. Public attendance restricted.
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