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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1906
Page
1
Reports describe arrests of Douma members upon arrival in St. Petersburg amid mass demonstrations. Proclamations threaten execution of Trepoff, while riots and anti Jewish attacks intensify in Odessa and Stevapol. Navy camps prepare for emergencies as anti government actions spark widespread fear.
The report from Londo notes Russian securities remain under pressure with 1904 bonds sliding to 694 cents. The market shows further declines since the last update and traders watch for signs of stabilization or renewed demand.
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands at The Hague fell suddenly ill last evening following the premature delivery of the heir apparent to the throne. The event compounds concerns about the succession and the young prince's condition.
Wheat opened at 76 and closed at 77 percent while corn moved from 50 to 614 percent as oats opened at 324 and closed at S35 in Chicago trading.
The Charleston bearing Secretary Root arrived from Bahia for the Pan American congress. The assembly elected Root honorary president and announced that London has been notified that the South will not accept municipal ownership, a stance conveyed to Bryan.
Robbers broke into Harry Fruitigs Jewelry on Gilroy street last night driving away trunks owned by A Elsenberg. Diamonds and jewelry valued at 315,000 were stolen. A well dressed stranger seen outside the window is suspected.
In Clovis California a hotel fire last night killed Mrs. Nester Freitas and her infant child. The blaze started when a lamp was overturned by Mrs. Freitas who, in a blazing night dress, tried to reenter to save her baby. The hotel suffered about $5000 in damage and the child’s body was recovered this morning.
The General New York Volunteer Firemen's Association opened its annual convention in Ithaca N Y today for a three day run. The program allocates today to business discussions tomorrow for sightseeing and the last day for parade and tournaments with a likely large attendance.
July 24 report says two Douma members were arrested with more expected upon arrival in St. Petersburg. Authorities pursue remaining suspects and expand investigations into the group.
Six men were burned this afternoon in a cave located within the Brooklyn subway structure. Rescue teams responded as experts evaluated the incident and potential hazards.
Sage funeral services held in Rockaway for financier Russell Sage. Body to travel to New York then on to Troy for burial.
The Tennessee State Teachers Association opens a four day session in Chattanooga with noted educators including Arkansas state superintendent J. H. Hineman and Indiana’s F A Cotton addressing delegates. Mornings and evenings host meetings while afternoons offer recreation and sightseeing.
London July 3 William Bryan was a principal speaker at the inter parliament conference and helped adopt a resolution urging extended arbitration. He argued for separating facts from honor and urged time for deliberation. The model treaty was recast to require arbitration before any hostilities if disagreements arise.
Washington July 24 Rear Admiral Royal B Broadford in command of the third squadron of the North Atlantic fleet has been placed on the retired list. He rose to prominence during the Spanish American War resisting coal trust pressure and was defended by President McKinley against orders to redeploy him to the Philippines.
Mrs Evelyn Thaw and Mrs George Carnegie visited Harry Thaw in prison. His wife left after a long conference and took papers to Attorney Hartriggs. They refused to comment on printing, saying let the papers say what they want to, they are fooling themselves.
William Rockefeller arrives in Tarrytown after an extended stay in Europe, surprising friends who expected him to stay longer.
London reports the Russian delegate at the inter parliament congress says the world is disorganized and army discontent could be used to count soldiers. Tolstoi sends telegrams to Morrison and Davidson criticizing the Douma, urging Russia to reconsider course and avoid error.
The tenth biennial state convention of the Ancient Order of the United Workingmen opens at Harmony Hall in San Antonio with about 150 delegates and over six thousand members represented. The three day gathering will conduct extensive business and all officers of the Texas Grand Lodge are in attendance.
Rescue teams recovered bodies from the ruins of a Farmington residence that collapsed last night. Dozens were injured and are being treated as officials confirm the death of Charing Blythe, a supervisor associated with the construction project.
Blount Springs Alabama July 24 the Alabama Association of Cotton mill owners opened its convention with cotton production and market concerns to be the principal topic of discussion among delegates.
Martin Hoge, defendant in the land fraud case in Portland, took the stand and denied all charges this morning. His wife also denied the allegations.
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