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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1906

Page

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Eriso Gamblers Arrested In San Francisco Raid

In San Francisco on February 27 240 gamblers and visitors arrested in a new joint opened by Daroux and Harvey were arraigned with four trial batches postponed to Thursday. District Attorney Laddgdon said he will continue fighting gambling. Separate Nashville notes report the seventh interdenominational conference of the Woman's Board of Foreign Missions meeting in Nashville with 63 boards represented and delegates from across the United States and Canada.

Fsi & Ry Eee San Frapisco Daroux Harvey Ladgdon Scripps News Association Nashville Tenn Woman's Board of Foreign Missions of United States Canada South

Denied New Trial in Land Fraud Conviction

Rev George Ward was denied a new trial this morning after conviction on land fraud. He received a one year jail term and a $1000 fine and has appealed. The mining law case against Joseph Leither was also called with top state lawyers on both sides.

Scripps News Association Omaha George Ward Bariton.l Joseph Leither

Pere Marquette Stockholders Meet in Detroit to Decide Split

In Detroit on February 27 stockholders of the Pere Marquette Railroad plan a pivotal meeting to decide on separating from the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton system. The Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton vote to cancel the lease adds volatility as Pere Marquette shares are held by thousands split into two factions. Receiver John Harmon has no stake in the meeting.

Scripps News Association Detroit Mich Pere Marquette Railroad Las Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Pere Marquettes John Harmon

Claiche Trial Continues in New York

Bertha Claiche’s trial proceeds this morning as policemen are questioned about Patrolman Morton and the defendant relations.

Scripps News Association New York Bertha Claiche Morton

Margherita Denied American Tour Plans

Rome February twenty seven reports deny that Margherita will tour America by automobile. No confirmation from any Italian or American agency supports a planned cross continental voyage.

Scripps News Association Rome Margherita America

Judge rules ICC may compel witnesses in inquiry

Federal Judge Lan dis today upheld ICC power to compel witnesses to answer questions in a committee investigation. Frank J. Reichman, VP of the Western Stable car line, refused to answer and says he will appeal if the Hepburn bill does not pass to protect his rights.

Scripps News Association Chicago Landis Interstate Commerce Commission Frank J. Reichman Western Stable Car Line

Prisoners in Caldwell protest harsh jail conditions

A stormy session between Governor Gooding and Special Prosecutor Hawley followed a critical press statement. Prisoners in the county jail near Caldwell reportedly lack basic rights and comforts, with claims of cold cells, no letters or papers, no soap, and solitary confinement for St. John. The grand jury on the Steunenberg case is delayed, while Adjutant General Wells of Colorado is expected to testify against the Western Federation of Miners.

Scripps News Boise Fab Gooding Hawley Se Ana Caldhanes Nuget Naget St. John Vandune Steuenburg Masonic Lodge of Caldwell Adjutant General Wells Colorado Western Federation of Miners

Wheat and feed prices in Chicago market update

Scrippshews Association Chicago reports wheat opened at 81 and closed at 81 percent. Corn opened at 45 percent and closed at 45 percent. Oats opened at 30 percent and closed at 30 percent.

Scrippshews Associatio Chicago

Navy Gunboats Move Toward Kiang Amid Chinese Turmoil

Washington reports the gunboats Eleane and Liese depart for Kiang under Cmdr Rodney Quires and Lt Train with 250 marines aboard to reach the disturbance scene tomorrow. In Shanghai an uprising is bolstered by 30,000 troops heading toward Pekin, while the dowager empress curbs visibility under guard. The president signed the Urgent Deficiency Bill ending the eight hour clause for alien labor on the Panama Canal. William Cromwell testified about payments from the Panama Company, claiming $240,000 due from $40 million, though he has not rendered the bill. Navy notes orient ships along China coast amid anti foreign sentiment. An amendment to the Hepburn rate bill seeks to bar carriers from owning oil properties beyond use. The ICC found oil rates unjust but lacked authority to grant relief.

Washington Navy Department Kiu Kiang Eleane Liese Rodney Quires Train Wm. Cromwell Senate Committee On Canals Morgan New Panama Company William Cromwell Senate A. S. Clay Georgia Hepburn Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission Standard Oil Co

New Orleans Carnival Opens Grand Parade Day

In New Orleans on February 27, thousands of visitors fill the holiday mood as Rex leads a grand parade with his brilliant court. Floats are more dazzling than before as the Mystic Krewe of Comus plans an evening parade and a grand ball at the French House to conclude Carnival week.

Scripps News Association New Orleans United States Rex Comus

Battleship Ohio to Head for China Amid China-Tension Call

Manila dispatch says the battleship Ohio under Admiral Train will sail to China in a few days. Troops rehearse and stand ready to respond at a moment’s notice if needed in the region.

Scrippe News Association Manila Ohio Admiral Train China

Polk County voters warned against cat in a bag politicians

Salem Journal cautions Polk County to slow down on boosting politicians who owe no allegiance to the people. The state has elected many officials who failed to serve the public after taking office.

Polk County Salem Journal

Patrick Pleads Guilty in Patrick Case In New York

Joseph Jordan admitted serving a Texas prison term for horse theft and said Jones believed Patrick did not kill Rice. He testified at 11 am, then pleaded guilty to perjury at 2 pm. Santo Domingo marks independence with a grand reception at the government palace amid tight security.

Scrippa Mewn Association New York Joseph Jordan Patrick Texas Jones Rice Jordan Scripps Nown Association San Domingo Santo Domingo

Capobianco Executed for Solomita Murder in Waterbury

Cariaco Capobianco was hanged at the Wethersfield jail for the murder of Angela Solomita. He admitted guilt but claimed a man named Sabino Perrillo urged him to commit the crime and required assistance to reach the scaffold.

Scripps News Association Waterbury Genn Cariaco Capobianco Wethersfield Angela Solomita Sabino Perrillo

Young Marshal Injured at Lakewood Run

Chicago February 27 Marshal Field was injured this morning while riding at Lakewood New York. The injury is not thought serious at the time. The widow of Marshal Field has been a guardianship for Field's son and has received 7500 dollars annually for his education. The boy will be educated in American schools.

Scripps News Association Chicago Marshal Field Lakewood N.Y

England Gets Ready

The British consul and King Chiang officials left on a gun boat bound for Nachang amid preparations reported by the Scripps News Association.

England Scripps Ne Association Pokin Ate King Chiang I Nachang

President nominates Hopkins as U.S. marshal

The President today nominated Chas B. Hopkins to be United States marshal of the Western district of Washington.

Cheripps News Association Washington President Today Chas. B. Hopkins

Berlin marks emperor and empress silver wedding

Berlin notes the twenty fifth anniversary of the marriage of the emperor and empress with gifts to charity. Only close kin visited as President Roosevelt sent a silver present. The imperial celebration across Germany was modest despite strong popular affection. Also Prince Estel Frederick married Duchess Sophie Charlotta of Oldenburg with about 1000 guests in the Hall of Knights.

Berlin Royal Friends Land Roosevelt Grunewala Forest Prussia Germany Auguatd Victoria Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg German Empire Imperial Wrdding Estel Frederick Sophie Charlotta Oldenburg Count Wadel Dryander

Munsen Gets Two Years for Assault in Steunenberg Case

Munsen also known as Allen the Steunenberg suspect received a two year sentence in the penitentiary on an assault charge. If connected to the Steunenberg affair he will be sent to Idaho for further proceedings.

Scripps News Association Seattle Munsen Allen Steunenberg Idaho

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Eriso Pere Marquett Claiche Amerika MOBI Dot Express Prepari Shanghai Yuan Shoi Ke Pekin Panama Canal Canton Young Marshal Cernany Newlin Drug Company la Grande, Oregon
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