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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1907
Page
1
The remains of Archbishop Montgomery were interred this afternoon after a grand church service and funeral pageant. Catholic society members participated in the procession. Archbishop Riordan cast the first clod of earth at the graveside.
Captain Louis Gendel of the First Battery N G N Y faces court martial at the First Battery Armory on charges he extorted money from armory employees. He declines counsel and witnesses. The court sits under Brigadier General James H Lloyd with Col George H Fox and Col Chas Hitchcock. Major George Sawyer acts as judge advocate.
In Tashkent on January 14 French American Russian and German expeditions prepare to observe a partial solar eclipse This mission also aims to study upper air conditions using balloons and automatic instruments as part of the usual observations.
The Chicago Coliseum hosts a thriving electrical show opening today. A talking incandescent lamp draws attention as it can burn without dimming when touched or energized. A sensitive transmitter reproduces the human voice on an arc lamp carbon. Over 160 leading U.S. electric manufacturers exhibit.
Governor Cox told the Nashville Trades and Labor Council there were 887 strikes last year affecting 91,650 workers. Of these, 65,812 benefited and 11,183 were not helped, with total strike costs around 3.95 million dollars. The International Typographical Union received 52,619 dollars in its eight hour day campaign and the union label for printers was added to the eight hour flag of trade unionism.
Nashville Tenn Jan 14 The Tennessee State Poultry Breeders Assn show opened this morning and set regional records for exhibits with 5330 birds on view including turkeys ducks geese pea fowls and water fowls from southern and middle states Attendance is large and prizes are valuable with the best poultry in the country on display
Many attended the public reception this afternoon at the J W Solbes residence to personally meet Bishop Moore. The event offered guests a chance to interact with the clergyman and hear brief remarks as part of a community gathering.
A Southern Pacific Fast Mail westbound train derailed near Gartney Utah this morning after defective rails toppled three mail cars an engine two Pullmans and a diner injuring several crew members. The engine remains buried in the wreck.
In Delven a foggy morning collision between the Chicago Express and a switch engine killed Engineer Meyers instantly and fatally injured his fireman. The wreck occurred as the engineer failed to notice the oncoming train.
The Union of American Hebrews began a four day session in Atlanta on January 14. Attendance exceeds previous meetings with at least 700 delegates nationwide. Key topics include southern Hebrew immigration and expansion of charitable institutions.
President Roosevelt transmitted a special message with Major Blocksom and Assistant Attorney General Purdy on the Browneville raid. It lists fourteen witnesses who saw the shooting and asserts the rifles used matched those carried by the soldiers. The message notes possible twenty five soldiers in the raid and revokes a prior order barring dismissed troops from civil employment.
The Oregon Legislature convened today with President of the Senate Haynes of Washington County and Speaker Davie of Marion County leading the assembly.
At the fifth annual Osteopaths convention in Portland on January 12 Dr. F. E. Moore of La Grande was elected vice president. A bill was drafted to create a State Board of Examiners to license osteopaths like physicians. Mrs. Dr. Moore of La Grande was named to the program committee.
Navigation on the Snake river between Lewiston and Riparia is suspended due to a large ice flow. The Lewiston failed to return and the Spokane remains at the dock. Both steamers are owned and operated by the O. R. and N. line.
Last night a valuable dog owned by Mrs Ida M Greenwood was poisoned and died after agony. The report notes possible human involvement and urges owners of valuable dogs to watch them and for authorities to catch the perpetrators.
The Washington Nursery company closed a contract with Arcadia Irrigation Association of Spokane to sell 1,000,000 apple trees. This is regarded as the largest single sale of apple trees by any nursery.
Figures show western Canada grain crops at 201,020,148 bushels with 53,729,100 bushels marketed. Cattle wealth sits at 4,029,659 with export steers averaging over 47 dollars per head. Winnipeg reports 150,000 cattle at stock yards and 986,000 moved to seaboard, rail capacity strained by railcar supply.
The Northwest endures its coldest weather in years as a fuel shortage worsens conditions. The Columbia River is frozen at Vancouver blocking upper river navigation while the Willamette River fills with floating ice.
The Cleveland Fanciers Club held its second annual Shetland pony show at the Armory. Ponies range from miniature to ordinary, with specimens from H. A. Everett of Willoughby paraded. Attendees include sportsmen and horse breeders, and the event is declared a great success.
The Electric Light Company's material wagon tied to Depot street toppled after a sudden fright, spilling wire and lighting gear. The team escaped injury and the crew spent the forenoon gathering scattered parts around the light office and bank building.
The Oregonian reports Union and La Grande contend for county seat power. Union plans to carve Hot Lake county from about one fifth of Union territory, likely making Union the new county seat. The proposal draws criticism for breaking up the valley and is seen as a continuation of the seat dispute.
Jan 14 Purdue University hosted an Indiana corn exhibition under the Indian Corn Growers Association with grain men from southern states. The event, tied to the corn school, featured five classes with valuable premiums, offering educational value and comparisons across varieties.
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