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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1905
Page
1
Timothy Dolling of West 12th Street shot and killed his sister and his two year old niece. He then shot his father and sister in law, and himself, with the father likely to die. Elizabeth Griffin, the sister in law, is eighteen. Motive unknown.
Barod Komara the Japanese peace envoy and his party arrived in Chicago by private car appointed by the acting mayor. They will rest at the Auditorium Hotel before departing to the east on the Pennsylvania Limited this afternoon.
Washington reports that the Department of Commerce and Labor notes U S foreign commerce for the fiscal year just ended rose to 2635 970 833 dollars, a new high, with both imports and exports setting records compared to 2004 totals of 2451 314 045 dollars.
The District of Columbia grand jury met to consider the cotton leak matter. Officials from Secretary Wilson to clerical staff are to be summoned. Ed Holmes Jr, former statistician, heads to England for medical consultation with a London specialist.
Premier Balfour told the House of Commons the cabinet would not resign following Thursday's government defeat. The chamber was crowded and rowdy with Liberal banners and Irish members causing uproar as Balfour and ministers entered amid cheers and jeers.
An official report to St Petersburg details five bomb throwing outrages in Tiflis last week. Eight officials were killed and fourteen injured. arrests were made in only two instances.
The War Department requests a special report on the yellow fever situation in New Orleans with regard to the inspection of troops stationed there. The marine hospital service has sent several surgeons to New Orleans, and the government considers moving troops to Chicamauga.
Judge O'Brien of the Court of Appeals granted a motion for a stay of Albert F Patrick's execution citing overlooked points in the prior decision and set rehearing for October 2. The Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will meet at Mrs Rinehart’s home Thursday at 2:30 PM for a members and friends gathering.
An official report from Boripps News Association San Diego July 24 says 197 on board at explosion. Fifty five dead four missing niney one on duty and forty six in hospitals. Captain Drake forms a board to gauge wounded and determine next steps with Mare Island staff.
A five cent drop in wheat on the Chicago board of trade sparked a market panic. Reports from the Northwest had misled traders about supply, suggesting a large crop, with July prices slipping to 9.25 cents and briefly touching 0.87 dollars before recovery.
Hawaii Governor Carter arrives in Washington for talks with President Roosevelt to seek executive support. He plans to resign if no backing is secured, and attends a luncheon with the President and Mrs Roosevelt along with other guests.
A fight on Saturday evening at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Fir Street involved four participants. Constable McLachlin arrived and halted the disturbance before injuries occurred. All four pled guilty to breach of the peace before Justice John E Hough and were fined five dollars each.
Francisco reports that Chinstown will launch an eight to ten page daily in Chinvas language. It will be the only paper published outside China and will resemble American papers in format and illustration. The publication supports a new political party formed in China and this country.
A large fire destroyed twelve Texas Oil Company tanks near Humble on Monday. The blaze threatens nearby oil fields and facilities as flames cover about a square mile and three million barrels of oil are consumed. Ten white men are dead, ten missing, and many injured. fire has reached the Guffey tanks with 6,000,100 barrels at risk.
In Portland Oregon on July 4 Senator Mitchell sought and was granted a one day extension to file the bill of exceptions for an appeal. The court then proceeded with the trial of Congressman Williamaca and his voter, with the same evidence as the prior trial.
Action begun in county court seeks to compel the Southern Pacific railroad to pay taxes totaling thirteen million dollars owed to state and county. For five years the company has had its corporate headquarters at Beechmont and owns no track.
The Seventh Day Adventists start gospel services in a large tent at 8th and N Street on Wednesday evening the 2th at 7:16 p.m. Each meeting will begin with a song service. The public is invited to attend.
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