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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1906

Page

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Garfield implied immunity in interview with crew representatives

Testimony this morning quoted Garfield as saying information gathered would remain confidential and not injure clients. Kraupoff said Garfield insisted the ice formation would be kept inviolate as secrets of the bureau of corporations. A separate note from Portland warned an Italian candy maker he had three days to live signed Black Hand.

Betippe News Associati Chicsen Tan Lohis’ Kraupoff Arpour & Company Garfield Krauthoff Bureau of Corporations Scrippa Newa Association Millville N. J Angelo Gumfran Portland Oregon Rand Ing

Carnation Day Observed in Washington and King Christian IX Dies

Today Carnation day was observed in Washington with visitors given the late President's flower. In Hagen, King Christian the IX died suddenly this afternoon at 6750, marking a sudden royal death and national mourning.

Scripps News Association Washington Hagen Christian the Ninth

Cascade Steamer Fire Off Vancouver Bound for Halibut Banks

Seattle reports the steamer Cascade bound from Vancouver to the halibut banks burst into flames at midnight. Captain Fulton in command, crew seen in the hold, fire origin unknown, rapid spread saved a tragedy. Other items note Humbie oil field disturbances and the schooner Ella Godma turned turtle near Juan de Fuca with five crew lost, plus hopes for a peaceful mine operators conference settlement this week in Indianapolis.

Scripps News Association Seattle Sream Cascade Fulton Vancouver Night Watch Berippa News Association Ella Godm McLean Juan de Fuca

Burnett sustains demurrer in school land fraud case

Salem news reports Ilys Burnett this morning sustained the demurrer to the indictment charging F W Jewett of Minnesota with subornation to perjury in the school land frauds case as the status limitations had expired. Washington dispatch notes Chinese commissioners visiting Washington's tomb.

Scrippa News Association Salem Van Ilys Burnett F. W. Jewett Minnensota

Valencia Steamer Valencia Disaster Dead and Survivors Recovered

The steamer Valencia disaster continues as the Grant returns with ten survivors and three bodies. Survivors include F J Campbell G Willits S Hancock George Melexus Frank Richley G Samuels Mike Stone T Bron and Yasurun Hosadi. The dead are Harvey Greggy R N Nelson and J Wallace.

Scripps News Victoria Grant Valencia F.J. Campball G. Willits S. Hancock George Melexus Man Stander Frank Richley G. Samuels Mike Stone T. Bron Yasurun Hosadi Harvey Greggy R. N. Nelson

Body Found Near Victoria Identifies Iowa Man

The report states the body of Fred Erickson of Cleweirs Iowa washed ashore one mile east of Victoria. A tin containing 90.75 dollars and an identification card revealed his identity. He carried an accident ticket in the Wooland Accident Association.

Berippe News Association Victoria Heals Fred Erickson Cleweirs Iowa Here Burke Wooland Accident Association

Steamer Vallejo Collides With Aurora Near Alcatraz

San Francisco January 29 A dense fog morning collision occurred off Angel Island when steamer Vallejo struck river steamer Aurora. Both vessels carried many passengers and Aurora sustained damage forcing her to return to port.

Serippa Newa Association San Franciso Densd Vallejo Aurora Angle Island

Jewel robbery at Colorado Midland luggage room

January 29 report states robbers entered the Colorado Midland luggage room and stole a two trunk shipment of jewelry checked to James Nettle, a St. Louis firm salesman. Estimated loss ranges from ten to twenty thousand dollars.

Scripps News Association Mation Galo Lmggage Colorad Midland Railroad James Nettle St. Louis

Senator Pile Nominates Vilas as Seattle Assayer

Washington January 20 Senator Pile urged the President to appoint C E Vilas as Seattle assayer and the appointment will be made. Indianapolis January 29 Gustave A Consaman former cashier of Vigo National Bank of Terra Haute pleaded guilty in federal court to embezzling sixty thousand dollars. Chicago January 26 Wheat opened at 84 and closed 84 3/4 corn 144 closed 144 1/4 oats 50 1/4. Ormand Idaho January 29 Stanley with a steamer won the 50 mile auto race in 28 58 268 seconds.

Scripps News Association Washington Pile C.E Vilas Seattle Indianaplis Gustave A Consaman Vigo National Bank Terra Herte Chicago Ecripps News Association Ormand Fid Stanley

Wild Animals Roam Town as Cats and Panthers Visit

A panther visited a poultry yard last week leaving evidence of its presence. A wild cat attacked twenty three hens at Mrs Stump near the brick school house, remaining the night before being shot by Mr Stump. Wallace Childers arrived from Portland for a week visit. Frank Benson, campaigning for secretary of state, toured Easter Oregon and found good reception in La Grande.

Stump Wallace Childers Portland Frank W. Benson Douglas County Oregon la Grande Geo. Carpy Bensor

Nomination sent for Hawaii judge and California official

The president sent to the Senate for confirmation a nomination of William J. Robinson as judge of the Circuit Court of Hawaii William R. Graham as Surveyor General of California and Frank W. Barnes as Collector of Customs for the district of San Diego.

Washington, D. C Senate Gircult Court of Hawaii Wm. J. Robinson Surveyor General of California Wm. R. Graham District of San Diego Frank W. Barnes

Burial of General Vioelor in Arlington Cemetery

Washington reports General Joseph Vioelor was buried in Arlington Cemetery with full military honors. A separate dispatch notes Senator Laveridge's committee report on a state direct primary bill and a controversy over a man registering as the opposite party to vote in primaries.

Scripps News Association Washington Joseph Vioelor Scripps News Laveridge Ve Committee of Territories House Thay Granite Gem

Electric rotor installed at La Grande Flouring Mill

The La Grande Flouring Mill Company completed installation of a sixty horsepower electric rotor this morning. Grands Roade electric company crews are at work this afternoon, replacing the old steam engine with electric power. In St Lovin, Bertha Iley was stabbed in the back on Kossuth avenue last evening but not seriously hurt, the sixteenth street stabbing in two weeks.

la Grande Flouring Mill Company Grands Roadelectric Company St. Lovin Tong Kossuth Avenue Bertha Iley

Railroad men predict heavy homeward travel for Northwest 906

Railroad men forecast the 906 season will bring the heaviest homeward travel yet as Walla Walla should take notice per the Walla Walla Union. Ward four fire department members are urged to attend a city hall meeting tomorrow at 7:30 for electing officers. all are expected to attend. Jas Farquharson

Walla Walla Ward Four Thara Fiiers Jas. Farqubaraon

Invitation Holds Food for Hard Time Ball

Invitation notes food for the Hard Time's ball tonight with no souvenirs awarded. It mentions beat sustained characters and references Co. L. O. N.G.

Supreme Court Resolves Tax on Government Bond Interest

The Supreme Court ruled that taxes on United States government bond interest are valid while bonds held for exemption were previously claimed. The decision, from Washington, affects the Iberman Savings Loan Association of San Francisco and related parties.

Scrippa News Associat Washington Supreme Vet Iberman Savings Loan Association San Francisco United

Salem notices of candidacy list multiple nominees

In Salem Oregon on January 29 notices of candidacy were filed for several offices. T. T. George seeks the Republican nomination for governor. R. Whitney and others seek county and state posts including superintendent of public instruction and district attorney in the tenth district.

Salem, Or T. T.geor Ae Yblician Igotte Neys Uve R. Whitney P. Hoff Jo. Ackarmaiy Republican Co A. Sehibrede Jay Govarhar F.S. Ivanho

Registration surge in county for April primary

County Clerk A B Combe reports a near thousand voters registered so far for the April primary, well above the 596 at this time two years ago. He notes that total registered and sworn voters two years ago reached 6 607, with about 4 000 registered this time, indicating strong naval interest and a Republican majority of 43, City Democrat.

A.B. Combe Ithe

Underground Irrigation Scheme Grows in Oregon

The Pandiston Tribune reports a plan to deepen an irrigation ditch below Milton to secure a larger flow for 40 more acres. Proponents claim water will reach late summer when other ditches dry, drawing widespread attention and inspiring similar schemes among water users in Oregon.

Rogere Milton Oregon Pandiston Tribune

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