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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1906

Page

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Orchard's Attorney Denied Access at Idaho Prison

Boise Feb 25 Attorneys Richardson Miller and Nugent failed to visit clients Moyer Haywood Pettibone St John and Orchard at the Penitentiary Orchard was refused claiming illness Prisoners barred from consulting each other and writing letters most days newspapers banned Richardson plans to seek US court relief for better treatment Detectives have decoded cipher keys tied to Orchard and Silver City Burke and Wallace cases with further habeas corpus petitions filed in supreme court against Gov Gooding and Caldwell Hawley acting for the prosecution.

Berippe Newn Association Boise Idaho Richardson,Miller and Nugent Moyer Haywood Mayer Richardson United States Caldwell Orchard Miller Western Federation Silver City Burke and Wallace Colorado Wain Supreme Court Pettibone Gooding van Duyn Hawley

Annual Target Practice by South Pacific Squadron

The South Pacific squadron under Rear Admiral Goodrich and including the flagship Chicago the cruiser Boston the torpedo boat Perry the Princeton the Paul Jones and the Maralehead sailed this morning for Magdalena Bay for annual target practice. In port they were received with great enthusiasm and many social functions were arranged in their honor.

Scripps News Association Gorenado Cal South Pacific Goodrich Chicago Boston Perry Princeton Paul Jones Maralehead Magdalena Bay

Novel party in Inland City hosts dolls and thimble fun

Mrs C H Bidwell entertains forty ladies at a unique Inland City event with doll dressmaking and first names usage. Awards for best dressed doll go to Mrs Lee Humphrey, with performances by Elsa Gouch Lyne and Merton Kiddle. Guests include Spratte Berry and Fannie Bidwell among others. In a separate note, torpedo boat Winslow broken down and adrift off Cape Henry. aid dispatched.

Inland City C. H. Bidwell Lee Humphrey Riley Elsa Gouch Mise Lyne Merton Kiddle Clara Hilda Spratte Berry Mary Mallory Gerty Swaney Jessie Gavana Clara Lyle Lydia Moore Felicia Lyne Betty Rinehart Hezzle Moore Fannia Allison la Grande Fannie Bidwel Union Ella Hall Alma Carol May Park Mamie Gouch Minna Schroeder Margaret Hunter Julia Holmes Emma Kidd's Adam Kiddie Jesale Kiddie Hunter Edna Hunter Addie Russel Cavana Russell Lola Williams Ada Clark Anna Clark Hannah Spence Emma Blackland Lelan Thomas Maltie Moss Fannie Brown Cassie Caviness Alabama Humphrey Ethel Smith Gatherine Baer Island City Scrippe News Nefork Winslow Cape Henry

Grain Markets Report Chicago Wheat and Corn Openings

Wheat opened at 82 and closed at 82 percent. Corn opened at 42.55 and closed at 48 after outs. Openings and closings reflect early trading activity in Chicago on February 24.

Scripps News Association Chicago

State Secretary Finds No Cause for Alarm in China Situation

Washington February 25 Rockhill the Secretary of State to China cables assurance that there is no reason for undue apprehension over the situation. He believes published reports of worry are unfounded.

8Erippe News Association Washington Rockhill China

Butte Union Votes 6000 for Moyer Defense

The Butte mill and smeltermens union approved a 6000 dollar contribution to defend President Moyer. The group passed a resolution accusing Idaho and Colorado governors of kidnapping Moyer and his associates.

Scripps News Association Butte Mont Butte Mill and Smeltermens Union Moyer Idaho Colorado

Court business notes and cases before the jury

The court spent the morning with the Sam Booth versus J W Scribner case and a decision granted W A Gassett seven hundred dollars in damages against ROM Co. Rufus Gaskill was rearrested for larceny in a store but not arraigned. Crawford versus Rohr postponed due to unready plate. Stoddard Lumber Co v Grande Ronde Lumber Co is under trial with a busy next week anticipated.

Sam Booth J. W Scriber Eakin W. A. Gassett ROM. Co Gassett Rufus Gaskill Tom Johnson Gaskill Crawford Rohr Stoddard Lumber Company Grande Ronde Lumber Company

Fire destroys Pacific Coast Elevator wheat warehouses

A blaze at last night started in the wheat elevator of the Pacific Coast Elevator company and spread to four other grain warehouses. All five warehouses were destroyed along with about 60,000 bushels of wheat.

Scripps News Association Adame Pacific Coast Elevator Company

Knox Plan Sparks Debate Over Rate Bill in Senate

Washington Feb 26 A Knox bill on rate regulation is not the administration measure and reflects Knox own views. President Moody oppose the plan while Democrats back a middle ground supporting judicial review and keeping the current rate until the court rules. The Senate committee reported the Hepburn bill eight to five.

Beripps News Association Washington Knox Moody Senate Committee

Gentral Rail Road Advances Survey From Moss Chapel to City

Engineer Brown of the Gentral Rail Road Company reports the surveying crew worked today from Moss Chapel through Fruitdale to the city. He says the preliminary work is nearly complete and permanent construction will begin when weather allows.

Engineer Brown Gentral Railroad Company Moss Chapel Fruitdale Brown

Hoch Hanged for Murder in Chicago Case

Chicago February 25. John Hoch, a German Frenchman, was executed after a six hour wait and a one hour postponement for habeas corpus. He faced the gallows declaring hope remains, while his attorney sought appeals. Witnesses described Hoch’s calm demeanor and complex, manipulative profile as he poisoned victims for money.

Scripps News Association Chicago John Hoch Gcommerford Hoch Johann Hoch Schmide

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