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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1908

Page

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Thaw Case Sees Jurors Selected and New Testimony

Jurors are chosen as Thaw trial resumes in New York with John E. Holbert and John Enterwaatie tentatively seated. Charles M Schwab and other steel men pledge aid to Mrs Thaw as attorney Littleton subpoenas three star witnesses from the Jerome case to press for asylum for Harry Thaw.

Schwab Thaw Schiwal New York Jan Stirl Athe John E. Holbert Spring Water Company Charles M. Schwab Steel Coumpin Witham Thaw Herry Oehweab John Enterwaatie Littleton Jerome

Heinze arraigned in New York on fraud charges

Augustus Heinze appeared before Federal Judge Chatfield in New York on an indictment accusing him of forging checks. He pleaded not guilty and his hearing was set for January 26. His attorney reserved the right to withdraw the plea and file proper motions.

New York Augustus Heinze Chatfield

Japanese Government Threads Ambassador Pick in Rome

Washington January reports indicate Japan seeks U S approval for Takahira to replace Aoki as ambassador. Takahira in Rome and said to be agreeable, with no known objections cited by Tokyo or Washington.

Takahira Aoki Washington, D State Department Twikahira Rome Takahhira

Taft Victory Boosts Oklahoma Campaign

Guthrie Oklahoma January Taft’s endorsement by the Oklahoma Republicanism hailed as his greatest victory so far in the campaign. Taft’s fiery speech against the constitution installment fall angered many supporters.

Guthrie Okla Janu Taft Oklahoma Republicanism Hig

Safe Crackers Loot Bremerton Lumber Office

In Bremerton Washington on January 8 thieves broke into the Bender Lumber company office. They blew the safe and took two hundred dollars. No injuries reported. Police investigation underway.

Bremerton, Wash Bender Lumber Company

Vancouver council wavering on disarm resolution

City council passed a resolution to disarm all Japanese residents but police commissioners have taken no action. The Japanese consul Morikawa will stay another month to aid his successor and to manage local tensions amid possible outbreaks.

Vancouver B. C Wolcestor Morikaw Japan

Unknown US torpedo boat sighted off Santa Barbara coast

An unidentified United States torpedo boat has been maneuvering in the channel for 24 hours then proceeded at full speed along the coast before turning seaward. It is believed the vessel sought to intercept smugglers.

Santa Barbara Cal United States Navy

Capitalist and Gambler Duel Fatal in San Francisco Saloon

In a Sansome street saloon a deadly duel ends with Frank Cochran dead and Frank Bell mortally wounded after six rapid shots. Bell allegedly pursued Cochran's wife Ella Cochran. Both men are said to be Seattle residents with past ties to gambling and faro.

Borame Gambler Cochran Bell San Francisco Jan Sansome Street Frank Cochran Frank Bell Jesse Duryea Seattle Juneau Ella Cochran Goldfield Kil Bel Dell's Auto

Bryan Secretly Supports Exclusion of Orientals Says Any Means Justified

W J Bryan arrived in Chicago to attend the Jefferson Club banquet where he voiced opposition to oriental immigration stating exclusion is best and that assimilation with Caucasians is impossible. He avoided specifying methods but indicated any means could justify the end. A separate note reports baseball rule changes to curb delays, likely to pass, connected to a $300 fine on Cleveland for delaying tactics at Detroit on September 13.

Fomlara Chicago W. J. Bryan Bryan United States Aboltah Johnson Cleveland Detroit

Bank wreckers given until January 15 to plead

Walter Barnett and J Dalyell Brown face indictment for allegedly embezzling Colton estate securities from the California Safe Deposit & Trust Bank. They have until January 15 to plead to the charges.

Thame Ban Pranctice Walter Barnett J. Dalyell Brown Colton Estate California Safe Depoart & Trust Bank

1908 Jury List Includes Numerous Jurors Across Towns

The 1908 jury list is issued with extensive rosters from Telecasett Medical Springs Cove Island City Tmbier North Powder Tomedeyibe Union and more. Names include William Frasser John Friswell Abeed Ut W. R. Leadbetter J. J. Brown J. H. Redmen C. A. Galloway and many others.

W. RB. Leadbetter T. M. Rui _man K. C. Welsh T. XN. Baker L. L. McKennon C. A. Playle John Shaw James Woodell J. A. Woodell P. A. McDonald Thomas Walsinger Medical J. J. Brown Thomas Marlin William Meyers J. H. Redmen R. M. Booth Don Vandewanter Dunham Wright

Stork Expected at Imperial Palace in St. Petersburg

Reports from St. Petersburg say Empress Alexandra is expected to give birth soon. She has been weakened by measles and a strict diet to lose weight, raising concerns she may struggle through delivery. Imperial physicians have been in constant attendance for weeks.

St. Petersburg Jan Imperial Palace Alexandra Faerippe

Catholic federation to launch anti modernism drive in Boston

American Catholics in Boston plan a January meeting of the American Federation of Catholic Societies to denounce modern errors of thought and conduct. The gathering aims to rally church dignitaries from the United States and abroad to oppose agnosticism rationalism higher criticism socialism and divorce.

Boston Masa Pope Riue American Federation of Catholic Societies Catholica of America

Beating of Japanese Ignites Mob Violence on Coast

Angered by an attack on a drunken man a mob in Los Angeles rushed a Japanese man eight times beating and kicking him. The event mirrors rising anti Japanese sentiment along the coast similar to earlier anti Chinese actions. Governor Crothers inaugurates as Maryland chief executive in Annapolis with broad Democratic turnout and festive ceremonies.

Los Angeles Annapolis Crothers Maryland Warfield Old Annapolis

President Roosevelt presses for Japan exclusion treaty

Washington reports the Japanese question grows more dangerous as Congress stalls on exclusion law. President Roosevelt has held several conferences with West Coast delegations and indicates a treaty must be secured to avert renewed trouble, though he won’t admit a possible failure.

Washington United States Janay Congress Roosevelt California Pacific Coast Dent

Otin and allies named to lead state delegation to Chicago

Harrison Gray Otin of Los Angeles together with Governor Gillett Geo Knowlt and W F DeTou are chosen to guide California delegates at the Republican national convention in Chicago next summer. DeTou publishes the Los Angeles Times and DeYoung the San Francisco Chronicle. Knight, a renowned orator, seconded Roosevelt at the prior convention.

San Francisio Jan Harrison Gray Otin Son Angeles Gillett Geo. Knowlt W. FE DeTou Herrin Chicago Otl Los Angeles Times DeYoung San Francisco Chronicle Knight Roosevelt

Jackson Day Banquet in St Louis Honors Jackson Victory

The Ten nomen society of St Louis plans a large banquet tonight marking the anniversary of Andrew Jacksons New Orleans victory. The event includes many prominent Missourians and Governor Folk among the invited guests.

St. Louis Andrew Jackson New Orleans Tennomen Society of Governor Folk

London bond holders move to appoint receiver for rail line

Following a London bond holders meeting today for the Chicago and Great Western railroad a receiver will be appointed to maintain the status quo and prepare first mortgage bonds covering the road indebtedness.

St. Paul Jan Chicago & Great Western Railroad

League troubles threaten Northwest YMCA basketball league

In Bellingham on January 4 charges accuse Earlywine of employing professional players. The case is before the AAU of New York. If Rainwine’s charges hold, Tacoma Seattle and Everett members may be ruled out.

Bellingham Wash Charken Y. M Northwest Earlywine New York Rainwine Tacoma Seattles Everett Aluo

European scientists rush to Naples to study Vesuvius collapse

European researchers travel to Naples to observe the crater collapse of Mt Vesuvius and its internal disturbances. The gathering notes potential geological impacts and seeks data on the eruption aftermath and regional effects.

Naples Joan Mt Vesuvius

Local Reports Sought on Japanese Migration to U.S. and Canada

Tokio officials are instructed to submit counts of Japanese nationals traveling to the United States Hawaii and Canada. The order aims to quantify diaspora movements and monitor emigration patterns during January.

Tokio United States Hawaii Canada

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