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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1905
Page
1
Reports from St. Petersburg and Riga describe ongoing labor unrest in late January with a government pledge to potentially pardon leaders. Battles near Bandepas left dozens dead or wounded, while Moscow and Petersburg see thousands on strike and municipal talks to settle labor disputes. Newspapers were suppressed in some cities as crowds paraded and agitators gained traction.
St Petersburg January 2. By authority, the government plans to concede several striker demands including eight hours workday and higher wages. General Dedustin, captain of the gendarmes, is named Pre foot to succeed General Fauiston.
Telegram from Moscow reports nobles prepared a petition the Czar asked for to summon the National Assembly at Semisky Savbar. The assembly is only convoked in response to such requests.
Scripps News Association reports attorney Worthington pressed the defense in the Smoot inquiry. He argued the charges against Reed Smoot are flawed and noted a single polygamy case, Johnson to Mies Kennedy, was obtained by fraud. He said Mormons have rejected polygamy.
Libaa January 28. The government issued a proclamation urging workmen to return to work and not disrupt the nation during wartime. It offers aid if they return but warns of vigorous measures to restore order. Attacks on bakeries were dispersed by troops.
William Britton was found guilty of assassinating James Cockrill city marshal of Jackson. He received a life imprisonment sentence, becoming the third person to draw a life term for the same crime, joining Curtis Jett and Tom White who are already in the penitentiary.
Washington January 28 The Navy Appropriation bill again favors building a Naval Collier on the Pacific Coast Navy Yard but estimates cost at 400000.00 to equip a Pacific coast yard. The bill proposes the collier be built on the eastern coast by contract.
Mrs Cav ana won the prize at a 500 Whist club gathering hosted by Mrs Ericson yesterday afternoon. Attendees included Mesdames Kiddie, Allison, Bennencamp, Causey, Grady, Bartlett, Van Buren, Moshe, Berinen Power on? Aikine.
Julia Cook Browning’s ex wife testifies she was offered two hundred dollars to flee town and not testify in the Frank Evans and Elmer Browning murder case. She identifies bloodstained clothes as Browning’s and says Browning threatened to kill her if she did not burn the garments. Browning says Evans committed the crime.
New York report states Nacogdoches Texas police notify the district attorney that requisition papers for Mrs. Brodie L Duke wife of a tobacco magnate have been forwarded to New York. Mr. Duke has been detained by authorities.
A court house warming at La Grande Monday drew a big crowd and kept the ceremonies seated all night. Attendance was mainly from La Grande with some countywide visitors.
In closing arguments attorney Worthington urged the committee not to punish young Utah for the sins of old Utah. Chairman Barrows thanked both sides and asked that briefs be made as thorough as possible.
Seven jurors selected for the Weber murder case as of today in Auburndale Gal. court adjourns until Monday at nine o clock. Judge orders seventeen more talilamen returnable Monday morning with expectations jury will be chosen by Wednesday noon.
Scripp News Association dispatch says a general engagement began January 25 with heavy Japanese losses. About a thousand wounded arrived at hospitals, Harbin prepared for more, several hundred Japanese captured, and a large transport train seized. Sandepa loss reported as about one thousand killed and wounded. General Misobanke cavalry raids continue.
A blaze in Kansas City today destroyed the Bard and Althes printing plant. Three firefighters were injured by collapsing walls while battling the flames. Damages are estimated at 150000 dollars.
Four hundred laborers on government buildings at the Lewis and Clark exposition grounds in Portland struck over non union hiring. The work stoppage began this morning and by 283 pm the men had returned to work after their demands were conceded.
Washington report notes Borippa News Association states authorities will examine the steel trust amid ongoing inquiries. Officials pledge a thorough review of pricing and market practices.
London dispatch states that the Paria report claiming Karopatkin seeks peace is not credited. Karopatkin has taken the offensive in recent fighting in the Far East.
A report notes a vehicle on the Maryland line achieving a speed slightly over twenty two miles per hour to cover eighty miles, setting a new record for the route.
The steamer Dollar of the Dollar Steamship Company was captured by Japan in the Pacific east of Hoarlvido Island while en route to Viadivosatock with hay oats and barley cargo valued at eighty thousand dollars. ship valued at two hundred thousand dollars.
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