24 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1905
Page
1
The Scrippe Nowe Association reports rapid revolutionary spread in Moscow with mobs destroying machinery. Government printers are idle. gas and electric works are guarded by troops as strikers are repulsed while trying to reach central districts.
Report cites uncertain status of Father Gopon in Moscow with authorities denying imminent rioting but troops held in readiness. Striker leaders plan a large parade toward the Kremlin while troops guard bridges over the Moscow River as moderates act today.
A strike wave grips the area with about ten thousand workers out. A mob of five hundred forced entry into Hopplers Factory, ejecting staff and wrecking machinery. Tanners and others join the stoppage. armory stores were emptied or closed to curb the strike.
The Senate formally received the impeachment articles against Judge Swayne as seven House members presented them. A summons was issued for Swayne to appear January 27 at ten o clock, and the impeachment court adjourned to that date.
A movement among horsemen in Baker City aims to organize an independent racing circuit linking Pendleton Boowe Baker City and La Grande. All four cities are noted as horse growing centers.
A proposal outlines creating a racing circuit using numerous flat close horses that could form a competitive string with potential to rival northern groups. Overtures will be sent to various locations to organize the circuit independent of the North West Association.
Rioting has begun in Korno the capital of Korno Province as the strike movement gains strength. No serious results reported yet. A fragment notes a loss of a pair of white gloves between the Opera House and Cor find and Adams Ave with a finder urged to return them.
The body of a woman identified as Mary McKee of 2251 Ban Joss Avenues Alameda California died suddenly in a Pullman berth aboard a Santa Fe train traveling from Chicago to Los Angeles. She died under mysterious circumstances and is held by Albuquerque authorities.
Portland January 24 The Federal Grand jury adjourned today until tomorrow on account of the illness of prosecuting attorney Heney.
The Emperor today received Minister Griscom and the legation staff in a special audience and later hosted a luncheon. He expressed great satisfaction with the cordial relations between the United States and Japan.
Two men stole five thousand dollars in jewelry from Genther's store in Wheeling. After a police chase the pair surrendered, abandoning the plunder in the river and were later captured.
The legislature today ratified the caucus selection of Governor La Follette as the United States Senator. The action affirms the party choice amid ongoing political maneuvering in the state.
A rebellion erupts in Radom Poland seventy five miles south of Warsaw with rebels destroying public buildings using dynamite. In pitched street battles three officers and many rebels and soldiers are reported killed amid heavy fighting.
Frank A Sterns formerly City Attorney of Salt Lake City testified as the first witness in the Gmoot hearing. He recounted early bitterness between the Mormons and Gentiles and the ongoing strife, noting both faiths now cooperate in charitable work and meet on equal social terms.
Clarence D Clark won re election to the United States Senate by the Wyoming Legislature. The vote confirms Clark's continuation as senator, succeeding himself in the nation’s capital.
The January 24 vote for U.S. Senator shows Foster leading the field on the joint ballot with 43 votes, followed by Piles 31, Sweeney 23, Wilson 17, Jones 7, and Graves 6. The initial ballot mirrored these totals after two Democrats switched from Graves to Foster.
Thousands of Petersburg strikers gather at Nevaky Prospect as trains carry wives and children away. Reports claim large arms seizures, railway disruptions, and clashes with some casualties, while officials insist the revolution is broken and major leaders have been arrested.
About 350 city attorneys held a meeting and passed resolutions condemning the government for provoking bloodshed and declining to plead in court.
Strikers distribute proclamations signed The Russian Democracy and People eagerly accept them as one dated yesterday recounts bloodshed of last Sunday and questions who directed soldiers to aim rifles. Continued on page three.
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