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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1905
Page
3
The document lists bank standings as of April 1 1905 with assets liabilities and capital. Key figures show deposits total capital and profits while naming officers including George Palmer president F L Meyers cashier and assistants J M Berry A B Conley F J Holmes and F M Burkit among directors.
An early advertisement touts The Anti-Trust Market offering a complete line of groceries including meats, fruits, vegetables, berries, poultry, and canned corn and tomatoes at low prices. It claims stock and means to serve all needs with fresh ice cold storage and a signature emphasis on value.
An advertisement urges readers to use Chamberlains Stomach and Liver tablets for easy relief and reliable action and lists Newlin Drug Co as the retailer.
A local butcher advertises a trial order to prove the claim of offering the best meat. It emphasizes top quality cuts, careful cutting, and prices kept as low as possible without compromising quality.
C Towns of Rat Portages Ontario Canada reports Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets help stomach trouble and constipation. He notes mild side effects and recommends them for those suffering digestive disorders. For sale by Newlin Drug Co.
It is reported that John D Rockefeller offered fifty thousand dollars to support the polar expedition. The Standard Oil Company will supply two thousand barrels of kerosene and seventeen barrels of lubricating oil for the Roosevelt. The start is expected Saturday.
Robert Ckewell publisher of the New Yorker was arrested on criminal libel charges at the urging of Congressman Rhinock of Covington. The article claimed Rhinock and Congressman Longworth introduced Miss Roosevelt to bookmakers and racetrack men during her Cincinnati visit and made other uncomplimentary remarks.
An explosion at the United National Colliery in Cardiff traps 180 workers and is feared to have killed many. By 3 PM officials report eight bodies recovered and the entombed miners are considered hopelessly lost as fire and burns hinder rescue efforts.
In Durango a drunken spectator killed Eliverio Chico, renowned matador, during a bull exhibition. The man was torn to pieces by the mob after the matador was fatally gored six times following a hit from a pipe. The crowd reacted violently, disposing of the offender in the ring.
The article reports that Washington received a Chinese representation request to join the Washington conference, with Russia leaning toward the idea though Japan rejects it. Japan has pledged to restore Manchuria to China and questions the need for a Chinese representative, citing China’s prewar weakness against Russia.
Telegraph reports from Clarksburg and Durbin and Wheeling tell of a train battle between excursionists and cowboys from a wild west show aboard a Baltimore and Ohio train. A cowboy was ejected and friends opened fire, killing Joe Johnson, owner of the show, and Mexican George, and wounding several excursionists.
Two Hiemgalat sisters aged 15 and 20 from Weiser drowned while bathing in the Idaho canal. One fell into a hole, the other attempted a rescue. They were home for vacation from school.
In San Francisco on July 10 Lin Moon Chuck, a Chinese physician, was found strangled by his own queue at the entrance of a Chinese house in Chinatown. Authorities suppose a decoy call lured him to attend a sick person, after which he was killed and robbed of money and valuables including diamonds and jewelry.
Eugene Guard notes poet Joaquin Miller, famed California writer, arrived in Eugene this afternoon to visit his brother George Melvin Miller. Miller, recognizable by long hair and beard, plans to meet friends and admirers before continuing to the Portland fair.
The Stoddard Lumber Co. states it is not moving its office and plate of business from La Grande despite erroneous reports. The firm notes it has purchased substantial lumber at Union and other places.
Testimony continued before Judge Anthony on the Missouri case to oust Standard Oil from the state. The suit, moved from St Louis courts, alleges the company conspired to fix oil prices in the region and seeks regulatory action.
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