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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1906
Page
1
In a saloon in Montana on January 19 two masked bandits armed with guns forced twelve men to surrender. They looted the cash register and escaped with about two hundred dollars after firing shots over the witnesses.
Chicago January 19 William Wallang a student of social condition in Russia cabled his brother that he was not arrested for involvement in any revolutionary movement, saying the rumor is absurd and not hinted at or possible.
A Manila sewerage system contract was let to the Atlantic Gulf and Pacific Company of New York and San Francisco. The bid totaled 1,631,055 dollars.
The grand jury indicted Constantine for the murder of Mrs. Arthur Gentry and Ivans for the murder of Mrs. Frank G. Hollister in Chicago Illinois on January 19.
In Elwood Illinois robbers blew open the bank last night and stole a thousand dollars before escaping. Residents heard the explosion but were not alarmed and the robbery was not found until morning. In Algeciras Spain the Mohammedan Sabbath was observed with no Moroccan conference session.
Des Moines reports the Iowa senate petitioned the New Jersey governor to grant a pardon for Mrs. Tolla who is sentenced to hang for murder, arguing for clemency and review of the case.
Berlin says a London dispatch citing a Paris source that President Castro’s stance toward France stems from German meddling is false. The Foreign Office asserts Germany has not interfered in France’s controversy with Venezuela by a single word.
Scrippa News Association reports announcements naming Luke E Wright as the first U S Ambassador to Japan. Davis L Thompson will become ambassador to Mexico, while Lloyd Griscom moves from Tokyo to Brazil. The officials hail from Tennessee and serve in the Philippine Islands and other postings.
The Butte and London Copper Company, a major mining firm formed in Butte Montana, announces incorporation with chief justice Bratney of the state supreme bench as president. The capitalization is five million dollars.
In Denver on January 16 the Peabody family is recovering from ptomaine poisoning. Some reports claim intent behind the poisoning, while others describe accidental causes as investigators assess the case.
The Evening Post reports strong belief that Japan will eventually purchase the Philippine Islands despite denials from Tokyo and Washington.
Senate committee considers Bigelow refusal to name informants on canal charges in executive session. House discusses deficit bill totaling nearly fifteen and a half million dollars, with Panama Canal allocations prominent.
Chicago observes a day of remembrance for the late Marshall Field with a funeral cortege from his South Side home to Graceland Cemetery and private services at the home and auditorium. Robbers steal 36.00 from a post office sub-station in Chicago.
Scripps News evaluation notes commissioners Tuan Fang and Tai Hang Chi led a group that inspected county institutions at Dunning and other sites. Officers from the Lakes Department were posted as the party, including visits to clubs, factories, libraries and banks. A Chinese American banquet and automobile tours are planned for entertainment.
The sun shines over Sacramento as a storm passes, the American and Yuba rivers drive high water. Levee weak spots near Edwards break are watched. fifty men guard a levee two miles south as river rises. The Yolo basin, 26 000 acres, is full and rainfall tops six inches.
The Sorippw News Association reports Charleston West Virginia details that ten miners killed in yesterday's explosion have now been recovered with authorities confirming the grim toll and ongoing rescue efforts underway as crews search the collapse site.
Washington reports Consul Taigney from Venezuela has confirmed his departure amid considerable excitement as he leaves the country on a new assignment.
The housed committee on interstate commerce decided today they would vote Tuesday on the rate bills under consideration.
In Chicago on January 19 Attorney Miller for the defense opened the deaf cases arguing no prosecution could proceed without violating commitments made by Commissioner Garfield. The incomplete remarks referenced earlier pledges and statements as central to the proceedings.
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