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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1906
Page
1
Gourdain the freak arrived from Joliet and refuses to eat until back in prison. He has not slept and plans to petition the Supreme Court later, while dining with reporters and keeping his oath. He eats to steady his nerves and awaits legal action expected in October.
Collinsville Connecticut marks its final anniversary with a town hall meeting featuring a large chorus, a principal address by Emerson R. Lewis, and a history review by Principal R. W. Sprague as the village observes its last centennial event.
Marthe Flynn of the People's Savings Bank dies by self inflicted shooting. The sixty year old bank president had grown despondent of late and died today in Des Moines Iowa.
A man claiming to be Roswell Sprague Jones of Los Angeles was discharged from Blackwall's island workhouse after a two day sentence for intoxication. Police mistook the sick man for drunkenness and fined him ten dollars. The ambulance had responded from the Fifth Avenue hotel.
Portland Oregon July 18 Martin G Hoge the land fraud defendant sought a postponement due to illness at the trial this morning The decision to be given this afternoon The trial of co defendants Henry Miller Charles Nickers and Frank Knicart proceeds Judge Hunt overruled the demurrer of J P Bonth former Roseburg land office receiver.
In Kansas City in July 1948 packers raised prices on dressed meats except fresh pork. Hams increased as well. The rise averages around a half cent per pound. This marks the second price hike in ten days.
Secretary Wilson inspected St Paul packing house plants then planned to Washington tonight. He will skip Omaha plants which he intends to visit.
Scripps News: Alamanda brings Governor Garter letter inviting Roosevelt after canal inspection. In Boston court, George Peppa, receiver for Bay State Gas, vs Rogers ends with Rogers owing three million dollars. court orders half deposited with the company treasury.
The New York report states Alfred Bell, a wealthy Lon doner and lifelong bachelor nicknamed the woman hater, left three insurance policies with Equitable in 1891 to his intended wife Elizabeth Bannet.
Madrid reports the King and Queen will spend the summer months in L n Sebastian. En route crowds greet them as gendarmes line the roads and authorities exile suspected anarchists.
Guatemala government notified armistice commissioners to meet Marb lehead in San Jose tomorrow, marking the start of ceasefire negotiations.
London reports the death of Lady Curzon at Ave thirty in the last afternoon after a period of poor health since returning from India. Her passing shocks the world as dispatches described her condition as not critical earlier. Lady Curzon, wife of the new Viceroy of India, was a prominent figure in London's society and philanthropy.
Diplomatic circles report Franz Joseph and Wilhelm at Schoenbrunn with a joint line of action to intervene in Poland with German and Austrian armies if Nicholas cannot quell unrest. A Tokyo Telegraph correspondent details Japan’s secret service method using a youthful officer coerced into dissipation, later redeployed for state ends.
Philadelphia report says Jack O'Brien received a Cofforth offer for a twenty round bout with Sam Berger. O'Brien wired acceptance from San Francisco and claims he can finish Berger in twenty rounds. California heavyweight Kaufman pursues both fighters, accusing them of dodging him.
Boise report states Captain William Yates of troop A 14th cavalry was injured by a runaway horse at Boise barracks yesterday and died this morning. The body was shipped to his former home in Macon Georgia.
The President signed proclamations designating Hebbner Forest Reserve in Oregon and Pinnacle's Forest Reserve in California on July 18. The actions expand federal protection of public lands and watersheds.
One hundred fifty linemen stationmen and shopmen from United Railways quit work in San Francisco denying nine hour days or ten hours at 3.76 dollars. City engineers and the companys master mechanics operate the electric station while strike breakers seem unavailable.
Scripps reports Assistant Attorney General Pagin arriving to press Cleveland grand jury findings on Standard Oil. Morrison joins to extend the probe in Chicago. In Mexico, laborers in San Luis Potosi announce a September 16 strike demanding parity with foreign workers. An American chauffeur linked to Ambassador Reid is detained then freed under diplomatic immunity.
Reports from Scrippa News Association describe Pirates active through Canton Dalta and Russian tea merchants paying ransoms of 46000 dollars or more. An American named Lappa pays 2000 for liberty. Merchants denounce British counsels as weak while Omaha hosts a Baptist Young Peoples Union biennial with delegates from across the United States. Warm Springs Georgia hosts the Georgia Bar Association annual meeting with special guest William Travers Jerome.
The second united attempt of the shipping and transportation association to import strike breakers from Hawaii Island failed this morning when Union pickets induced thirty five Kakekas arriving from Honolulu last evening to desert.
The grand lodge of Elke selected Philadelphia as the next meeting place in a Denver dispatch dated July 18.
Police investigate a major diamond theft alleged to exceed fifty thousand dollars from a prominent Newport society woman. Officials refuse to confirm details as authorities Assess circumstances and locations of the alleged loss.
Robert Wilkinson of Starkey faced a justice court appearance for assault with a dangerous weapon against Chas Hays. His examination was waived, bond set, and he was released to home custody.
Wheat opened at 7 81 and closed at 7 51 percent. Corn started at 61 percent and finished at 51 percent. Oats opened at 3 44 and closed at 3 4 percent.
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