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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1906
Page
1
Advices from Kingston report Morales loyalists led by General Rodriguez clashing with refugees, bayonets and sword play. Moscow dispatch claims no arrests despite government declarations, with one key leader captured. Washington braces for Naci Missouri drainage case and Bitter Root suit. Nome millionaire Phiscalor dies by self infliction. Dawson holds claims worth a fortune. Duluth endures a north blizzard halting train service.
The municipal ownership league introduced a bill allowing New York City to buy build and operate gas and electric plants and street railways financed by public service certificates. Higgins urged radical insurance reform stressing standard forms publicity and strong state regulation. Brackett’s resolution attacking Depew sparked a senate uproar but was withdrawn with no test vote.
Wallowa Ore Jan 3 A number of citizens plan a panther hunt to pursue the prowling beast seen near Bear Creek Bottoms. Men with good dogs prepare to follow to its den and shoot it with Winchesters after raids on flocks. Hear Judge Lowell at Central Church Friday. Second ticket number at Selder’s Coffey’s store and O H King store.
Washington January 8 Director Walcott of the reclamation service recommends to the secretary of the interior that the Wagon Grant lands be excluded from the Malheur irrigation project and work start immediately. This leaves 20 000 acres to be reclaimed at a cost of 800 000 dollars and 23 000 acres likely withdrawn for Malheur project use today.
Delegates from numerous states gather at Commercial Club hall for the thirteenth annual Northwestern Fruitgrowers convention. Hood River, Cove, and Moscow leaders display samples, with vendors preparing exhibits and a welcome by Mayor Lister. Afternoon session includes remarks by President E L Smith and musical selections. more addresses planned for the evening.
Alliance Ohio January 5 Dr F M King who had sued for divorce naming E H Merrill as co respondent shot himself this morning His wife now a medical student in Chicago was a prominent W T A worker St Louis January 3 Neil Moret composer of popular music married Sunday at Louisville to Pearl Hamlin of this city Moret's real name is Charles N Daniels
John A. McGall resigns as president of New York Life after fourteen years at the helm. Orr is elected successor with a salary of 650000 dollars a year. McGall notes forty years in insurance, fourte en year presidency, and credit for unprecedented company progress despite admitted mistakes.
Red Lodge Montana January 3 Mayor Samuel Douglas, leader of the town, died today in Red Lodge of kidney trouble.
Butte January 3 The railroad began steps to extend from Evarts South Dakota toward Seattle with two survey parties sent east under the chief engineer. The route will reach Lewiston Idaho and Thunder Mountain country with a branch to Spokane. Construction aims to run St Paul to Seattle within four years.
The Wade court martial has concluded and its records sent to Mare Island. It is believed Ensign Charles T. Wade will be acquitted or given a light sentence.
Seattle report says C L Howes injured in a holdup last night may recover. assailant Hogue is jailed in the jail hospital and will recover.
Ex-Judge W R Ellis of Pendleton declares candidacy for Congress to represent Oregon's second district. He notes a 12 year record in public service, including three terms as prosecuting attorney and a six year term as district judge. Voters in Waitsburg report a break-in at the local post office with $50 in stamps taken.
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