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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1905

Page

3

Church Services and Activities At Local Fellowship

Pastor Rev E B Hays invites all to morning worship and evening services with special events hosted by Rev J Day and Rev Clifton Powers. Programs include junior endeavors, prayer meetings, Boys Club, Young People gatherings, and evangelistic events with the choir under Mrs Lyle.

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Sailors in Sullen Mood Might Lead to Tension

Sailors interned from the Russian squadron show sulky mood and sympathy for the Black Sea marines. A rumor they planned to court martial their officers prompted American authorities to deploy the Monitor Monadnock near the Russian ships for safety.

Manila

Commissioners Farewell Session in Tokio

Baron Kamura and staff were given a farewell by the diplomatic corps. It is expected Minnesota will sail from Yokohama tomorrow for Seattle with the peace commission.

Tokio Baron Kamura Diplomatic Corpu Minnesota Yokohama Seattle

Boy's Club Meeting Seeks Catalogues of Athletic Goods

All members are asked to attend at seven p m Saturday evening to bring catalogs of athletic goods for review.

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Gardner and Turner Wed in La Grande Ceremony

In La Grande on July 6, 1906, John Gardner and Edith Turner were joined in marriage by Rev. Father Whyte. The couple, both residents of La Grande, were surrounded by friends wishing them a joyful life together.

Gardrner—Turnlee John 0 Gardner Mice Edith Turner Father Whyte la Grande

Pierce Resigns From City Property Bureau

Philadelphia July 1 George and Pierce who led the city property bureau resigned at the mayor’s request. Weaver asked for the departure and the move ends their administration of city property duties.

Scripps News Amociation Philadelphia George & Pierce Weaver

Taft Inspects Fortifications at San Francisco Port

Secretary of War Taft inspected the San Francisco port fortifications amid full salute ceremonies. He visited the forts and later addressed the Greek University of California in Berkeley. Miss Roosevelt spent the morning in her apartments and planned an afternoon ride in an automobile.

San Francisco Taft San Francio Berkeley University of California Roosevelt

General Morace Porter sails from Paris for Cherbourg

General Morace Porter departed Paris today bound for Cherbourg. He will board the steamer Deutschland as a large gathering of friends and officials seen him off at the port.

Porippe Coalition Paris Morace Porter Cherbourg Deutiuchland

Convicts on Vashon Island Traced by Local Posse

A posse pursues escaped McNeiland prison convicts on Vashon Island. Four convicts sighted, two Japanese escapee spotted near Tacoma, firearms exhausted, pursuit active with capture expected. Communities mobilize as search continues into the afternoon.

Submarine Farladet Crew Feared Lost at Biserta

Biserta Tunisia July 7 sailors entombed in the submarine Farladet have ceased signaling Devore and it is feared all perished. Three attempts to raise the vessel failed.

Biserta Tunis Farladet Devore

Judge dissolves injunction on Wilteo and Hayden

Can Play Ball Pittsburg July 7 Judge Welsa today dissolved the temporary injunction from the county court restraining pitcher Wilteo and outfielder Hayden from playing with the Tri State League. The players had jumped their Baltimore contracts.

Pittsburg Welsa Wilteo Hayden Baltimore

Hat Reduction Sale At Mrs J B Forrest Store

Hat reduction sale announced with every hat in the store reduced twenty five percent for a ten day period. Mrs J B Forrest urges customers to take advantage of the limited time offer.

Mra J B Forrest

Lincoln County Boycott Over Tax Payment Impasse

Beward county commissioners declare a boycott on county supplies shipped over the road after Burlington refuses tax payment and injunctions. Union Pacific joins in, deferring over half a million dollars in taxes, harming county finances. Governor weighs calling an extra legislative session to shape a freight railway bill.

Scrippa News Association Lincoln Burlington Commis Beward Union Pacific Hassleo

Local Poultry Buyer Seeks Chickens at Jefferson Ave Warehouse

GB Ussh Co advertises to pay the highest market prices for chickens and asks residents to bring all they have to its warehouse on Jefferson Avenue.

Jefferson Ave Ussh Co

Prisoners Sought On Ketron Island After Midnight Search

At midnight July 7 the hunt for escapees from McNeil's Island shifted to Ketron Island where convicts reportedly stayed the night but no clue was found. Daylight search yielded no breakthrough as officers remained in the dark on the morning escape. A marine aboard the Chattanooga died today and will receive a public funeral.

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Record Run Rails Through Salt Lake City July 7

General Manager EB E Calvin of the Southern Pacific arrived by a special train that set speed records on the Ogden Salt Lake line covering 37 miles in 35 minutes on Oregon Short Line tracks. The Sparks Nevada to Ogden leg reached very fast times with speeds near 90 miles per hour at moments. Calvin also visited his daughter who had undergone an appendectomy and is recovering.

Salt Lake City EB E Calvin Southern Pacifico Southern Pacific Ogden Salt Lake Oregon

Conviction for Pendleton Case Yields Two-Year Penitentiary Term

Wesley Dodson was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for living with Belle Roberts and accepting her earnings. The sentencing followed a July 7 conviction and a denied motion for a new trial by Judge Bilis.

Pendleton Wesley Dodson Belle Roberts Jude Bilis

Heroic rescue under fire saves playmate from flames

Barney Robinson risked his life yesterday afternoon when he pulled Jule Anderson from a clothing fire near the Main Street bridge. He dragged him thirty feet to the riverbank and submerged him to extinguish the flames, while Anderson’s father is conductor Martin Anderson.

Pen‘tieton Barney Robinson Jule Anderson Anderson Martin Anderson Gring Freerackere Main Street Robinson Obinson Pendieton Tribane

Germans Seek Statement on German Policy Reserves

Berlin July 7 The Insurance department of the German government has remanded Equitable Mutual of New York to declare by August 1 how they will separate their premium reserve on German policies from the general reserve and how they intend to invest them. The amount involved affecting the two companies is about thirteen million dollars.

Berlin Insurance Department Equitable Mutual of New York General Reserve

Judgment awarded in case of St Louis Milling vs Montana Company

In Federal Court on July 7 the jury granted a judgment of 195000 dollars to the complainant St Louis Milling and Milling Company against Montana Company Limited. The defendants allegedly took ore illegally and own the Drummond Mine. Rothachild is named as principal stockholder.

Helv St Louis Milling and Milling Company Montana Company, Limited

Card Of Thanks For Fraternal Tribunes Prompt Payment

William Gilpin thanks the Fraternal Tribunes for promptly paying the life benefit after his wife's death. He notes the entire claim was paid within thirty days of her death.

Tribunes WM. Gilpin

Notice to Creditors for Estate of William J Shoemaker

The County Court of Union County Oregon appoints Otho Eekersley administrator of the estate of William J Shoemaker deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to Otho Eekersley at Cove Oregon or to attorney J D Slater in La Grande Oregon within four months from the notice date. Dated La Grande Oregon July 3, 1005.

Otho Eekersley Union County State of Oregon William J Shoemaker Kekersley Cove J D Slater la Grande Otho Brokersey

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