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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1906
Page
1
A head on collision last night between a regular freight and an extra on the Oregon Short Line near Review west of Green River caused a severe wreck. The main line was blocked, traffic stalled, and both crews jumped to escape. several people were hurled from engines or timber debris as the trains shattered.
The great convention camp for the troops of the Department of the East opened last week at Mt Gretna Pa with troops arriving from the East to concentrate under General Grant. The encampment, to last until September 30, aims for orderly setup and full arrival by night. In Fitchburg Mass a Board of Agriculture demonstration for farmers is held at Whalom Park to instruct through experiments under competent agriculturists.
Memphis July 24 delegates from across the cotton South gather in Gallenton to elect a new officers body and to address issues including Government estimates and the publication of crop and supply reports. The National Govers Association meets amid a large attendance and an arranged program. Also Detroit notes the Grand Circuit trotting season opening in mid July with many entries and strong turnout anticipated.
Cook county grand jury returned an indictment spanning 125 pages the longest in history accusing Chicago labor leaders and national union officials of conspiracy against business. It alleges acts against Marshal Field Montgomery Ward Company and other firms with charges including murder remarks against Chicago organized labor.
News from Viberg and Moscow report three parliament members urging quiet submission to the imperial decree dissolving parliament. Officials warn resistance will ruin Russia while troops impose martial law and workers aboard a steamer sing as they are blocked from land.
The conference urges the Hague conference to define contraband as limited to firearms munitions and explosives and protect captured ships and private property. It also calls for cutting wasteful armament expenditures.
Chicago grain note shows Wheat opening at 77 and closing around 615 with fluctuations. Wheat and corn prices reference basic trade levels for July 25 with tentative bid and ask figures and market sentiment.
The Geological Survey has a confidential deal with the War Department to finish topographical sheets for the General Staff. The maps show water and forage sources, blacksmith shops, bridges, fording points, and road conditions, valuable for military mobilization and future campaigns.
The Alabama Press Association opens in Gadsden with welcomes from Mayor Smith and Rev J R McMullan. Max Hamburger of the Mobile Herald speaks, followed by State President Charles H Greer. Gov Jelks and Senator Morgan speak in the afternoon as discussions on foreign advertising and convention plans proceed. Many members plan Atlantic Beach visits after adjournment.
July 26 report from Ginginnat states H G Holmes opened fire after being told to stop while singing the hymn Why will ye die. The officer who ordered restraint then killed the evangelist amid a street incident. Police conclude the officer acted justifiably.
General Woods reports two Leyte detachments of constabulary defeated with twelve and fifteen deaths respectively. He orders Gen. Lee to rush regulars to aid constabulary as anxiety grows from high Philippine casualties, including a hundred fifty Puljanes killed with one American death. Long Branch hosts annual horse show with 56 classes, bright prospects, and prizes. New Jersey Mast er Builder's Association opens state convention with 150 members and strike talks. Greedmoor hosts New York State Rifle Association carbine team shooting match with strong turnout.
Warsaw reports Colonel Sale maclf of the police force stabbed to death last night. The assassin fled the scene and remains at large.
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