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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1905

Page

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Senate Deadlock Ends With Kuykendall Victory

After a prolonged deadlock in the state senate, a sudden split occurred as Carter surrendered to Kuykendall of Lane county. The sixty fourth ballot at 4:30 pm showed no break, adjournment to 8 pm followed, and a late ballot yielded Kuykendall’s presidential win amid much confusion years earlier.

Salem Jane Ll Senate Kuykendall Lane County Fame Aexucus Carter Kaykendall Forest

Lane County Vote Exhibits Quiet Rift Over Legislature

Report notes a solid contest with little bitterness as Lane county men battled to influence the legislative session. It quotes Carter’s personal effort to compromise and describes followers nearly remaining loyal without the settlement.

Lane County Carter

Meyers Promoted To Cashier At La Grande National Bank

Meyers has been elected cashier of the La Grande National Bank after fourteen years of service with the bank. The promotion is praised by friends and the community for his consistent effort and courteous conduct in business and social dealings.

Li Moxere la Grande National Bank Meyera Meyere

Commercial Club Plans Magnificent County Court House Ball

The Commercial Club invites all Union County residents to a grand reception and house warming at the new county courthouse on Monday night January 29. Proceeds reward the club for building use. attendees may tour the building and enjoy music, with dancing limited to ticketed gentlemen.

Grand County Union County la Grande Becaus Soming

Governor's message reads to Oregon legislature

Salem Oregon January 123 The governor's message was read to a joint session of the house and senate and listened to with interest by lawmakers and spectators. The message favors an appropriation for the portage road and convict labor, discusses the fisheries and other state impulse questions, and the legislature adjourned until Monday.

Salem Ore Govenor House Senate

New Bill Introduced on Livestock Disease Control

Washington January 13 Chairman Wadsworth of the House Agriculture Committee has introduced a bill authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture to quarantine any state or territory where livestock is afflicted with contagious diseases and to regulate livestock movement.

Washington Wadsworth House Committee On Agriculture Secretary of Agriculture

Trains Collision Near Las Vegas NM Injures Several

A head on collision occurred between Santa Fe train No 4 California Limited and a freighter at six fifteen near Las Vegas New Mexico. The wreck injured multiple people including a barber and a fireman, with 168 passengers examined and reporting bruises but no serious injuries.

Las Vegas Ierm

Lodge Renominated Senator in Massachusetts caucus

The Senate delegation met to renominate Henry Cabot Lodge for a long term and named W Murray Crane to fill the remaining term. The proceedings reflected early 20th century party caucus activity in Boston.

Hoston Republic of the Legislature Henry Cabbot Lodge W Murray Crane Kenstor Hoar

Ex mayor Moose case delayed as appeals loom in Richmond

Richmond scene reports the ex mayor Moose of hargleeville awaits court action after a January 20 sentence for his wife’s murder. Negotiations are postponed as the day of the writ is reused in the case.

Richmond Moose Hargleeville

Bryan's Claim Lost in Connecticut Supreme Court Fight

New Haven Conn January 12 Judge Robinson ruled that the sealed letter by the late Philip Bennett expressing wishes that William J Bryan receive 85000 from his estate cannot be admitted as evidence in the case. The Bryan camp will appeal to the Connecticut Supreme Court on questions of law.

New Haven Conn William J Bryan Superior Court Robinson Philop Bennett

Attempted Bank Robbery Foiled in Forest Grove

In Forest Grove Oregon on January 12 a bold attempt to rob the E W Haines Bank failed when the vault door and outer case was blown open but the burglars fled before securing any money after the blast drew attention.

Forest Grove Ore E W Haines Bank

Postmaster General Transfers Inspectors to Own Supervision

Postmaster General Wynn issues order transferring the post office inspectors from Hrnstow to his supervision. The change, despite protests from fourth assistant Bustow, takes effect on Monday next.

Washington Bustow Wynn’ Todiy Hrnstow

Japs to Go With: Gen MacArthur To Lead Allied Forces

Fragmentary text notes General Douglas MacArthur to command allied forces in Asia as Japan and the United States engage in high level actions. Signals indicate coordinated U S air and ground operations with key officers involved.

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