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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1906

Page

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China Fortifies Cities in China and Freshwater Desertion

Genave reports Chinese fortifications near Pakin and Tien Tein with Pekin described as a modern fortress and fears of a European threat and spring revolt. In Washington, Lt. Arthur H. Freshwater of the 29th Infantry, missing for three months over alleged embezzlement and swindling, is declared a deserter.

Scripps Mews Association Genave Rubhausen Government Powder Factory China Pakin Tien Tein Pekin Ching Oberver Washington, D.C Arthur H. Freshwater 29Th Infantry Mexico Texas

Packers Case Sees Urged Speed From Court

The court urged the attorney to speed the trial in the packers case as witnesses are examined. Garfield denies promising immunity and the government plans to call witnesses to prove packers induced competitors to retire for at least fifteen years in exchange for a share of profits.

Scripps News Association Ghidago Court Today Packers Garfield Woeen

Land Office Abolished in Sidney Nebraska

The United States Land Office in Sidney Neb was abolished today with duties moved to the North Platte land office. Local business had declined over the last five to ten years prompting the shutdown.

Scripta News Association Sidney Neb United States Land Office North Platte

Dowager Empress of China Reported Dead

A Hong Kong dispatch says the dowager empress of China is dead but London observers doubt the report, calling it possibly exaggerated amid palace troubles. In Chicago trading, wheat opened at 81 2, closed 81 2, corn 45 1/2 to 43 1/2, oats 50 1/2 to 50.

Scripps News Association London Hong Kong China Chicago BOK

Anarchist Threat to President Prompts Federal Action

In San Francisco, Tordile Bendetto, an admitted anarchist, declared he would kill the President of the United States or the king of Italy. Immigration Inspectors Crawford and Schulze depart for Washington to appear before the immigration board. Bendetto, jailed in Petaluma, previously set a fire in Santa Rosa in 1897 and has threatened Sonoma County residents while armed with a razor and revolver.

Scripps News Association San Francisco United States Italy Tordile Bendetto U der Guard Crawford Schulze Washington Board Immigraton Bendette Santa Rosa Sonoma County Petaluma

Opposition Opens Rate Bill Debate in Senate

Washington news reports Senator Foraker leading opposition to the Hepburn railroad rate bill. He calls it unconstitutional and impractical, proposing amendments to cover rebates and discrimination while criticizing executive and judicial power.

Scripps News Association Washington Senate Senator Foraker Supreme Court Interstate Commerce Commission

Hosey Briggs Fight Set for Twenty Rounds in Albany

Willie Hosey of Albany will meet Jimmy Briggs of Boston in a twenty round at 186 pounds tonight with Hector McGuinness of Boston as referee.

Scrippa News Association Albany Willie Hosey The City Jimmy Briggs Boston Hector McGuinness

Government vows action after massacre

Pekin reports the government will assist in punishing all participants in the massacre. It states willingness to make any reasonable reparations demanded, aiming to address the crime and its consequences.

Scripps News Association Pekin Hel S.sone Ails Mb Band Lanooang

Second Caskill Trial Opens Amid Jury Struggle

With Judge Eakin ill, Judge Samuel White presides in Baker City. The main case is Oregon versus Rufus Gaskill for larceny from Red Cross Drug store. Defense cites indictment timing. motion denied. Jury selection proves difficult. twelve jurors drawn from J. M. McGall to J. A. Hudson.

Eakin Samuel White Baker City State of Oregon Rufus Gaskill Gaskill Red Cross F. S. Ivanhoe Nat Rgular James McCoy George Chadwick Frank Hampe Daxter Eaton William Graham W.T. Stein August Hug J. A. Hudson

Washington DC dog show opens under AKC rules

The annual District of Columbia Club dog show opens in Washington today under American Kennel Club rules. Hundreds of the country’s best dogs are displayed by owners from across the nation, with the event running through March 5.

Scripps News Association Washington, D. C Ees District of Columbia Club Américan Kennel ‘Club

Gallant Rescue at Cape Henry by Towboat Captain

Captain Meredith Partridge of the towboat Jack rescued the schooner Grant after it ran aground in a heavy storm at Cape Henry Virginia. Lifesavers failed to throw a line over the vessel before Partridge succeeded in the dangerous rescue.

Borippe News Cape Henry Meredith Partridge Jack Grant

Simpkins identity and prison break items headline

Feb 28 reports from Scripps News describe a man possibly Simpkins involved in the Staynanburg murder card game near Two Rivers Washington. He fled after being spotted by Russell, carrying a fresh forehead scar and claiming work on Chute’s farm.

Scripps News Avaoolation Cardwall SimpKinis Snspeets Staynanburg Two Rivers Washington Chute Russell Boise Idaho Thompson Colorado Mine Owners Association St. John Burce Union Stuanenburg Colorado Collins Orchard Smith Miller Federation

Grande Ronde Coal Company expands supply and service

Grande Ronde Coal Co announces three cars of coal arrived and all orders will receive prompt attention. Lewis Bros and Deagon Gg R.C pledge ample coal and continued supply for the season. Modern Brotherhood of America members plan a funeral attendance for Mrs. Pearl H. Keltz at Sylvester Keltz's home tomorrow at two.

la Grande Lodge Sylvester Keltz Pearl H. Keltz H. E. Goomon N. G Grande Ronde Coal Co Deagon Gg. R.C. CG Lewis Bros Modern Brotherhood of America Pearl H. ‘Keltz W. A. Moss Pres

NO MORE TROUBLE REPORTED IN PREDICTED RIOT SCARE

Springfield Ohio Feb 28 reports say troops are on guard with seven units held at Columbus and Dayton to rush in if trouble renews tonight. The fire area is less than half a block. No lives lost and the injured are Ok. Mayor Todd requested four more companies and urged citizens to stay indoors to avoid clashes with Negroes.

Derippa News Association Springfield Ohio Columbus Dayton Todd

Chinese commissioners arrive in Seattle aboard Dakota

MET CHINESE COMMISSIONERS Seattle February 28. The steamship Dakota with the Chinese envoys docked at noon. Delegations from San Francisco Portland and Seattle greeted them at Port Townsend. The party traveled by special train to Seattle and dined at the Washington Hotel. A reception a ride around the city and a banquet followed with Prince Tuen Shang Chi Héng and Li Shente reported in good health and eager to discuss affairs at home.

Scripps News Association Seattle Dakota San Francisco Portland Port Townsend Washington Prince Tuen Shang Chi Héng Li Shente

Armed police disturbings in Warsaw and famine relief report

Warsaw reports government orders arm to the organization with rifles amid rising political murders. A police sergeant killed two officers and wounded another, while Washington notes the Red Cross wired 26 thousand dollars for famine relief as stricken Japan seeks aid.

Scripps News Association Warsaw Sosonic Scripps None Association Washington The Red Cross Society

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