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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1906

Page

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Union Men Only Put In Office in San Francisco

San Francisco marks two years of unified union labor rule with all city and county officers, from janitors to commissioners, under union leadership. Mayor Schmidt delivers annual message at noon, condemning opposition to his re election and backing city supervision of water, Geary street railroad, new schools, and street sewers improvements.

Scripps News Association San Francisco Schmidt Ferm Geary Street

Wreck injures train crew on Southern Pacific westbound mail

Nov. 8 in Harney a southbound Southern Pacific westbound mail wreck left one mail clerk injured and two brakemen seriously hurt. Rails spread and three coaches ran into a ditch. In Annapolis a midshipman trial begins over hazing allegations toward Midshipman Bryant, promising a high-profile case.

Reno Noble Southern Pacific Harney

John F McCall's Recovery Expected Soon

New York reports the physician treating John F McCall, the deposed insurance official, says the patient is improving and recovery should come in a few days. The update comes as authorities pursue the ensuing fallout from his removal.

Scripps News Association New York John F. McCall

Armour loses license payment ruling in North Carolina

The U S Supreme Court ruled that Armour Company must pay a $100 license in each county in North Carolina where beef packers operate. Armour argued the tax counted as interstate commerce, but the court rejected the claim.

Scripps News Association Washington Supreme Court Today Armour Company North Carolina Armours

Fire causes $100000 loss at Marquandtt bank

Des Moines reports a morning fire causing about one hundred thousand dollars in damage to the Marquandtt bank and the adjacent building.

Scripps News Association Des Moines Marquandtt Bank

Glucose Combination Named In New York Announcement

The glucose combination was officially announced this morning. It represents a new investment in the billions and includes E. T. Bedford as elected president.

Scripps News Association New York Ipressinan Ae Seessiahin E. T. Bedford

Pattison Sworn In as Ohio Governor in Democratic Historic Day

Columbus reports Governor Pattison inaugurated at noon as Ohio's first Democrat in decades. Ceremony described as brilliant with soldiers civilians and decorations. An inaugural ball planned for the evening. Snowstorm hindered parade and the ill governor may miss some social events.

Scripps News Association Columbus Ohio Pattison

Taft Rebukes Panama Railroad Directors Over Bonds Sale

President and directors of the Panama Railroad faced Taft’s stern rebuke in a Jan 8 letter to the President. Taft criticized two actions: selling bonds without clearance and canceling a railroad contract, urging higher authority consultation and re purchase of the bonds. The President supported Taft, stressing prudence and modesty.

Scrippa News Association Washington Taft Panama Caast Conmutesiva Congress Tomost Roonevelt Shorts Taftays J.E. Ielle Ae Cinahs, Ghorteenve

Judge Eakin Likely To Win Eastern Oregon Supreme Seat

Eastern Oregon may gain representation on the supreme bench as Judge Eakin appears positioned for nomination with governor Chamberlain’s support. The piece outlines potential resignations and successor scenarios, plus expected candidates for county offices across parties.

Eakin Oregon Mr. Hailey Pendleton Chamberlain Judge Eakin Jane Republican Party F. S. Ivanhoe J. W. Knowles E.W. Bartlett Chas Cochran Union Clarence Crawford Turner Oliver J. D. Slater W. 8. Sargent Judge Harrison Lloyd Elgin J. C. Henry la Grandee Harrison J. W. Kennedy J. R. Oliver B. F. Wilson Jas. B. Gilharm Democratic Central Ammittes Sheriffs Office Tom Johnson J. H. McLachlen James Garrity Island City Fred Gaskell Charles Playle Alliel W. W. Randall Sandridge Proctor Stearns Gave

Chicago financier Kalliher sentenced for land fraud

A. T. Kalliher of Chicago was sentenced in Salem Ore to five years in the penitentiary and to pay costs for forgery and fraudulently securing thousands of acres of state school land. Defense granted ten days to file a bill of exceptions. His lawyers did not move for a new trial but asked for a minimum two year term. court rejected it citing the fraud’s magnitude.

Scrippa News Association Salam

Unpaid County Warrants Await Interest Calculation

County Treasurer John W. Frawley works this week to determine interest on outstanding warrants. He will finalize the exact total in a few days, with figures showing unpaid warrants by year and district. The overall unpaid warrants amount to 160,466.54 with an estimated interest of 28,000.00.

United States John W. Frawley Ti Ie Walter Pierce Congress Baker City Johnny Rand Mr. Geer

Ten year old shoots uncle with revolver at Salt Lake

A ten year old son of Mr and Mrs F S Murphy accidentally killed his uncle with a Colts revolver last Saturday evening in Salt Lake. The uncle, a brother of Mr Murphy, had visited the Murphy home to see the weapon when the gun discharged as the boy handed it to him. The father formerly managed the Grande Ronde Lumber Company.

Salt Lake F. S. Murphy Murphy Grande Ronda Lumber Company

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