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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1906

Page

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Court martial hearings begin at Academy hazing case

Midshipman J. H. Miller, a fourth year student, faces hazing charges and alleges his duty to stop hazing in the class led to his indictment. The case centers on Miller’s alleged tolerance and suppression of hazing among peers. Separately, a Standard article notes a refusal to answer questions about stock transactions with H. Clay Pierce, citing potential harm to Pierce.

Ps News Association J. H. Miller al! Jon Miller Pps News Association York Dan Standard H. Clay Pierce The Waters Tea Company Pierce

Constantine Found in Milwaukee After Murder Suspect

Frank J. Constantine, long sought in the Mrs. Gentry murder case, was located by reporters in Milwaukee after breaking a leg. He admits to being the man described by Chicago authorities and previously worked as a foreman in an electrical congestion gang at Burlington. In Washington, supporters of the Philippine tariff bill push for a ceiling of 400000 tons of Philippine sugar imports per year.

Scripps News Association Milwaukee Wis Frank J. Constantine Mary Gentry Constantine Chicago Burlington Gantry Washington, D.C Friends of the Philippine Philippines

Man Shoots Himself After Family Objection

Denver report describes James B. Allan a mining engineer shooting himself at his five year old daughter's bedside in the presence of his wife over whiskey brought into the house. He had planned to go to Death Valley to examine mines for a local syndicate and his death shocks his parents in Los Angeles.

Scripps News Association Denver James B. Allan Allen Death Valley Nevada A. H. Allen West Tenth Street Los Angeles

Vatican Abandons Morocco Liberty Proposal at Algeciras

Roma Jan 23 The Vatican for the moment has abandoned presenting to the Moroccan conference at Algeciras a proposition for religious liberty in Morocco. It fears a repetition of Madrid conference 1880 when a similar proposal was not approved as outside the business of the Congress.

Roma Vatican Algeciras Morocco Madrid Congres

Brokers Fail in Cleveland Firm Parsons Synder Assignment

Cleveland January 14 Parsons Synder and Company assign liabilities of 150000 dollars as Dennison Prior and Co. fails, prompting the brokerage firm to seek protection from creditors.

Scripps News Association Cleveland. O Parsons, Synder and Company Dennison Prior and Co

American Arrests and Fires Dominate Jan 13 15 18 News

Panama reports a major city fire destroying 33 tenement houses seven stores the church of San Juan de Nepaume the Gene Catholic Brotherhood institute the orphan asylum and three public schools. An American foreman of fumigators is arrested for the blaze amid water supplied from Santa Anna church reservoir. Other items note a $100000 chop suey trust forming to control restaurant business in LA Detroit and New York and a temporary truce between Western and Southern Pacific delaying Oakland waterfront litigation. Rockefeller Jr. attends University of Chicago president funeral. illness may keep John D. Rockefeller Sr. away.

Scripps News Association Panama Scrippa News Association Chicago Ill Los Angeles Detroit New York San Francisco Western Southern Pacific Oakland John D. Rockefeller, Jr Harper University of Chicago

Murder Mystery as Hollister Wife Found Strangled in Belden Lot

Mrs. Bassie Hollister, society choir singer and wife of Hollister Bros. executive, was found dead in a backlot behind Belden Avenue. Richard Ivins confessed to abducting and raping her before strangling her to silence, investigators say. The case prompts police to pursue robbery as a motive.

I Berippe News Association Chicago Bassie Hollister Frank Hollister Hollister Bros Carpestar Belden Avenue Guppe Richard Ivins Hollister Father

Grand Ronda Fruitgrowers Union Formed In Hood River

Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state by L Oldenburg C D Huffman and J A Thronson initiate a meeting at the Commercial Club hall to perfect the union Fifty two of one hundred shares at six dollars each are subscribed by attendees and Hood River Union bylaws are adopted with changes Officers and directors to serve until the last Saturday in March 1907 will be elected at closing.

Grand Ronda Fruitgrower's Union L. Oldenbuirg C.D. Huffman J. A. Thronson Commercial Club Hall Hood River Union

Revival tour by Methodist ministers to Prairie City

Rev. Gillilan, presiding elder of the circuit, plans revival meetings in Prairie City early next week. He will be assisted by Rev. J. M. Johnson. After Prairie City he heads to Canyon for further revivals.

Gillilan M. E. Church Prairie City J. M. Johnson Mr. Gillilan Canyon

Voters Urged to Register at County Clerk Office

All county residents must register at the County Clerk office and provide a definite residence description when registering. Naturalized citizens or those voting under a declaration of intention should bring their papers.

U. S. Artillery Breaks World Record in Peace March

A field battery led by Capt. G. W. Gatehell arrived at Fort Sam Houston after a 1100 mile forced march from Fort Riley in 55 days. Soldiers faced storms and hardship. one private, Arthur Hall, died of malaria at Austin, Texas, believed due to exposure. The march is the longest in peacetime and compares to Napoleon’s Moscow retreat in distance.

Scripos News Association San Antonio Tex G. W. Gatehell Fort Sam Houston Fort Riley Kan Arthur Hall Austin Texas Napoleon Moscow

Attorney Johnson Offers Pierce Testimony in Missouri

New York Jan 15 Attorney Johnson told Prosecuting Attorney Hadisy he would produce H Clay Pierce in Missouri any time he desires he would not want him to testify in New York The process servers who had surrounded Pierce for several days were called off.

Scripps News Association New York Johnson Hadisy H. Clay Pierce Missouri Pierce

Grain Markets Chicago Wheat Corn Oats Prices January

Chicago grain markets report opening and closing prices for January 15. Wheat opened at 86 and closed 84 16. Corn opened 45 and finished 45 16. Oats opened 82 and closed 84.

Scripps News Association Chicago

Butte Mountain Sold in Delinquent Tax Sale

Butte Montana January 13. The historic Butte Mountain west of the city, a landmark that gave the town its name, was sold at a delinquent tax sale for 55 1 3 cents. The property was bid in and confirmed after the map was consulted, revealing the mountain had gone for a fraction of a dollar.

Butte, Mont Butte

Pat Crowe Indicted for 1906 Street Car Hold-Up

Pat Crowe was indicted by the Potta wottomis county grand jury in Council Bluffs for alleged complicity in the July 2, 1906 street car hold-up that netted about $60 from two conductors and a motorman.

Council Bluffs Pat Crowe Pottawottomis County Grand Jury

Professor Wright on Russia Details from Europe Trip

Professor George Frederick Wright of Oberlin College reports after eight weeks in Russia that the bourgeoisie will gain power and largely rule, though it will take time. He notes liberty at the top and excess liberty at the bottom with students parading, seeking to discharge teachers and install revolutionaries in universities.

Scrippa News Association New York George Frederick Wright Oberlin College Europe Russia Bourgeosia

Must Stand Trial in Savannah Conspiracy Case

In Savannah Georgia on January 18 Judge Speer ruled Greene and Gaynor must stand trial under indictments accusing conspiracy to defraud the government. The defendants argued extradition from Canada for forgery barred a conspiracy trial as it is not an extraditable offense.

Savannah Speer Federal District Court Today Greene Gaynor Canada

Relations broken off between France and Venezuela

Washington on January 13 reports Secretary Root and French Ambassador Jusserand discussed the Venezuelan situation for half an hour focusing on M. Taigny the French Charge d Affaires at Caracas whom Venezuela refuses to recognize. Diplomatic relations between France and Venezuela are completely broken.

Washington Root M. Jusserand M. Taigny Caracas France Venezuela

Crandall Hurt as Log Crushed Foot in Accident

Charles Crandall of Old Town was crushed by a rolling log while hauling siege near the old flouring mill. A foot bone was broken and he will be incapacitated for some time due to bruises and injuries. GC C Rockwell gambling case in State saloon was dismissed after City Attorney motion.

Charles Crandall GC C. Rockwell Ivanhoe

Restaurant Master Chef Impresses Guests With Skill

A chef draws praise from patrons with refined dishes that tempt even jaded appetites. His talent promises a table worth reserving as diners enjoy clever cooking and the joy of good eating at the eatery. Eight-amonitiakens tur 94 50.

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