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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1908

Page

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Fulton Put Fin Limelight By

Oregon senator Fulton defends himself against Henry Heney charges in a sensational Portland address. Heney claims Fulton acted as Mitchell sack holder and used influence to aid railroad and lumber interests. Affidavits allege cash inducement to legislators and threats, with Fulton denying corrupt payments.

Honey United States Fulton—Solon Smith Fulton Washington Heney Mitchell Portland United Prom Francis J. Henry Oregon C. W. Fulton First Congregational Church Folken J. S. Smith Linn County Chamberlain Astoria &Eeblu River Hammond George ©. Brownell John Hall Fultan

Convict Escapes Train With Ball and Chain

Albany Oregon June 29 prisoner escapes from guard and train with drugs chain and shot two miles before freeing himself police give chase and prisoner is soon overtaken and captured hailed from Goldfield continuous on page 4

Salem Goldfield

Bond Tactics Made Clear in Senate Reply

Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou defended his handling of Panama bond distributions and administration policy in response to charges of favoritism. The Senate session in Washington addressed concerns about money panic measures and the appeal of bonds over certificates, as Cortelyou outlined the administration stance.

Senate Cortelyou Isis Washington, D. C Secretary of the Treasury Panama

Boans of Managers Meet to Discuss Membership Drive

The La Grande Commercial Club board met last night to appoint committees and plan a membership campaign. Key house and membership panels include A. V. Andrews, F. & Ivanhoe, G. T. Cochran, with J. B. Gillham, P. A. Foley, Ed Coolidge on entertainment and membership. Prominent local figures named among potential board members and officials express strong business support for broad membership expansion.

Boans Commercial Club House Crawford A. V. Andrews F. & Ivanhoe G. T. Cochran J. B. Gillham P. A. Foley Ed Coolidge J. B. Gilham A. ¥. Andrews la Grande Eaxenthal la Grande Commercial Club Iket T. H. Crawford F. 8. Ivanhoe J. B. Githam The Grand Lodge of Oregon O4a

Rabbi Nieto Immunity Claim Refused by San Francisco Judges

In San Francisco on January 29, Judges Dunne and Lawler declined to discuss Rabbi Nieto's statement that they jointly promised Abe Ruef immunity and later repudiated it. Dunne called a reply beneath judicial dignity and would consider it later, while Langdon, the district attorney, was not quoted with further action.

San Francisco Cal Dunne Lawler Rabbi Nieto Abe Ruef Langdon T Abe

Boston observes elaborate ceremonial event today

Residents of Boston gathered for a grand ceremonial observed by local groups including the Roston Palliat on O'Connell and the Mare delegation in January. The event showcased traditional pageantry and community participation.

Roston O'Connell Boston Mare Jan Carolyrs

Pallium Bestowed on Archbishop O Connell in Boston

The ceremony honored Archbishop William H. OConnell as Cardinal Gibbons conferred the pallium. A notable gathering of church dignitaries included archbishops, bishops, and priests. The pallium, a narrow white woolen band, marks the archbishop’s rank and authority in the church.

America William H. O'Connell Cardinal Gibbons Boston Cardinal Moleskey New York Willian

Acrobat Fria Hempel Quits Trapeze After Fall

Portland June 29 Fria Hempel an acrobat fell from a trapeze at the Frit theater and broke his neck. Doctors report an excellent chance for his life after a surgically relieved fractured vertebrae. An operation removed pressure and officials say he will likely pull through.

Portland Fria @ Hempel Frit Theater

Thaw Trial Crowds Hear Littleton Address

A large crowd attends the Thaw trial as Attorney Littleton delivers his opening speech to the jury. Evelyn Thaw and Mrs Carnegie sit with relatives while Sir Alan Johnson observes. Thaw smiles as the proceedings begin and the insanity evidence is addressed.

New York Thaw Sean Littleton Evelyn Thaw Carnegie

John Hall Testifies in Land Fraud Trial Defense Strategy Emerges

Portland Oregon January 29 John Hall took the stand in his land fraud and conspiracy case to justify his conduct as district attorney and delay tactics. He introduced indictments by Heney to show delays in federal trials while DA Bristol denies Hendricks immunity talks. Bristol also denies drafting a telegram seeking postponed Hendricks sentencing. The week closes with McKinley birthday observances in Cleveland and Canton Ohio.

Hall Bile Bristol Hendricks Portland Oro John Hall Dader F. J. Heney Simont W. ©. Bristol H. Hendricks Hendriks Heney J. Neuhausen Land Office Neuhausen The Obuwrve McKintey Cleveland Taft Tippedinoe Club McKinley Gindinnath Canton Ohio Martyr Press Edo

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