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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1905

Page

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Seven Hundred Dead in Sunday Massacre at Petersburg

Scripps dispatch reports 1700 dead total after Sunday's massacre as troops withdraw and strikers return to work. Officials warn of financial losses estimated at ten to fifteen million dollars across St. Petersburg and other centers. Workmen clash while attempting to bury the dead, coffins opened and bodies scattered before troops intervene.

Luepiseis St Petersburg Novgorode Seematove Seemstovolsts Trepoff Mossars Trepof Bunday Obokoff St. Petersburg

Strikers Return to Work Amid Weak Resolve Report

The number of workers returning to duty increased this morning due to a lack of resolute action. Officials describe the pause as tentative and uncertain.

Smoot’s Attorney Opens Defense in Inquiry

Attorney Van Cott argued the case centers on church interference in temporal affairs and Soohies. He noted Mormon political exclusion before 1890 and a shift as church interests gained protection, asserting Smoot is charged for beliefs not for a law violation and has not received any revelation.

Scrippe Newe Association Washington van Cott Smoot Church Italia Soohies Democrata Hia

Czar Orders Third Battle Squadron To Liban

St Petersburg dispatch says the Czar will send the Third Battle Squadron to Liban tomorrow. He explains he cannot personally bid the fleet farewell. The announced dispatch is not given credence locally.

St Petersburg Plotoren Liban

Agitators Spark Strike in Mitau as Troops Mobilize

News reports from St Petersburg dated January 27 say Mitau workers strike after agitators incite unrest. Troops are deployed while strikers march on streets. Riga fighting yields seventy five casualties. Rail and wagon works employees begin returning to work.

Scripps News Association St Petersburg Mitau Atrikera Riga Les

Strikes See Half City Return to Work Amid Demands

The city reports that about half of the strikers have gone back to work, with many returning without concessions. Printers in Moscow have joined the strike movement.

Moscow

Russians Capture Two Villages Near Makden

General Kuropatkin reported the offensive resumed south of Makden with a Russian advance. Two hamlets, Chailaksi and Khaitintago, were taken and about two hundred cattle captured. Japanese forces were pursued by cavalry after stiff resistance.

St Petersburg Kuropatkin Makden Chailaks Khaitintago

Direct Vote for U S Senators Favored

Sacramento January 27 The Senate committee on Federal relations reported favorably a bill to elect United States Senators by direct vote of the people.

Sacramento Senate Committee On Federal Relations Today United States

Installation of relief corps officers tomorrow at Odd Fellows hall

The Womens Relief Corps and G A R will install their officers for the coming year tomorrow at 11 30 at the Odd Fellows hall. All members of both organizations are expected to be on hand promptly.

Womens Relief Corps Andg Abr Odd Fellows Hall

Warsaw Strike Expands Forcing Factory Closures

The strike wave reached Warsaw today with rapid spread and several factories already closed due to workers deserting.

Warsaw

Six Indictments Returned in Dodge Moree Cases

New York January 27 Grand Jury returned six indictments related to the Dodge Moree divorce matter. The targets include Judge Farman of Troy and Abraham Hum mell with charges of conspiracy and subordination of perjury.

Scripps News Association New York Dodge-Moree Judge Farman of Troy Mia. Mores Abraham Huaimell Dodge Arman Hummel

Two Battles Fought Between Workmen and Troops at Radom

Unconfirmed reports from Berlin on January 27 state two clashes occurred between Radom laborers and troops in Poland. The first battle left six officers and thirty eight soldiers dead and over one hundred workers killed, with many wounded. The second engagement reportedly killed fifty workers and wounded many soldiers and workers.

Serips Newa Association Berlin Radom Poland

Last Rail Laid On Salt Lake to Los Angeles Route

The final rail on the Salt Lake to Los Angeles line will be laid tomorrow night near Good Springs Nevada. Despite the track being completed the line will not carry traffic for probably two months.

Scripps News Association Salt Lake Los Ange- Jea Good Springs Nevada

Princess Arrested In Fraud Charge Near Frankfurt

Berlin reports Princess Alexandre of Isembourg and Budinger was arrested at Romansharn near Frankfurt on fraud charges.

Scripp News Association Berlin Alexander of Isembourg Budinger Romansharn Frankfort

French loan withdrawal cited in Russian loan report

London Jae 37 16 reports the French portion of a new Russian loan has been withdrawn. The brief item notes the action in the financial update, highlighting international lender reactions and implications for global credit.

Scripps News Association London

Strike grows menacing in Moscow as workers abandon 19 factories

The Moscow strike widens as employees from nineteen additional factories quit. Demands include ten hour days and a twenty percent wage rise. Libau strike spreads to Bronoer workers amid disorder. Officials say the Baltic Fleet may sail soon but could be delayed if dockyard strikes continue.

Scripps News Association Moscow

Students disrupt Calle Paraders theater show last night

City students disrupted performances in Calle Paraders last night causing an abrupt ending as audience watches confusion unfold and authorities respond.

Calle Paraders

Samuel H Piles Elected U S Senator in Olympia Deadlock Break

Samuel H Piles of Seattle was elected United States Senator with 125 of 133 votes amid wild celebration. The last night deal saw Foster Sweeney and Wilson withdraw and Piles' victory linked to a Seattle-backed arrangement for Sweeney to succeed Ankey in four years.

Scripps News Association Olympia Samuel H Piles Seattle Wash United States Foster Sweeney Wilson Piles Apesch Ankey

Fatal Train Collision in Tennessee City

A passenger train and a freight train on the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis line collided at Tullahoma last night at midnight. Four men died and six were severely injured. The deceased include William Ray the passenger train engineer, Joseph Suggs the freight engineer, H J Suggs the passenger fireman, John Burrell, and a colored porter.

Nashville, Tenn Nashville, Chattanoga and St. Louis Tullahima William Ray Joseph Suggs H J Suggs John Burrell

Trial Trip of New Cruiser Maryland In Navy Advance

The armored cruiser Maryland built by Newport News Shipbuilding Co. began its trial trip at nine forty this morning from Rockport Massachusetts. The vessel is billed as a top line Navy cruiser and represents a significant advancement in naval design.

Scripps News Association Petersburg Trepceff Scrippa News Association Rockport Maes Maryland Newport News Shipbuilding Co

Senate orders Judge Swayne to present impeachment answer

Washington January 27 the Senate with the House manager directs Judge Swayne to file his answer to the articles of impeachment between February 12 and 30 and on or before February 18.

Washington Senate House Swayne

J H Peare Promotes Watch Clock Jewelry Repair Services

J H Peare announces comprehensive repair services for watches clocks and jewelry with dispatch and personal supervision. He guarantees first class workmanship and satisfaction, accepts mail or express work with prompt return, and thanks patrons at La Grande's leading jeweler location near Newlin's Drug Store.

J. H. Peare Newlin la Grande

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