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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1906

Page

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Hoge Sentenced for Land Fraud Conspiracy in Oregon

Federal Judge Hunt today sentenced Martin G. Hoge to four months in Multnomah jail and a $500 fine for conspiracy in subornation of perjury in land fraud. Harry W. Miller and Frank Kincart received one year hard labor each. Nickell awaits appeal by August 1. Hoge cited health issues but must begin serving immediately.

Scripps News Association Portland Ore Hunt Today Martin G. Hoge Multahomah Harry W. Miller Frank Kincart

Russian Jews Protected Amid City Rites and Riots

Petersburg reports the government orders police to permit Jews to stay in the city despite a statute against their residence. Ismail saw morning rioting with cossacks deployed to restore order. Revolutionists sing "Down with the Gear" as princes Lyoff and Buchoff decline cabinet entry after their consent was withdrawn. Chester Swackerarmer of Union visits La Grande.

Ps News Association Petersburg Ismail Prince Lyoff Buchoff

Hudson River Regatta Opens In New York

The Hudson River Rowing Association holds its annual regatta this afternoon off Riverside Drive with events including junior and senior single and double gigs and six boats in the junior four oared barge race. Entrants include Valencia Atlantic Wood Cliffs Bloomingdale Hudsons Actives and Staten Island Rowing Club. Fred Fortmyer referees and John C Regan starts the races.

Scripps News Association New York Hudson River Rowing Association Valencia Atlantac Woodcliffs Bloomingdale Hudsons Actives Staten Island Rowing Club Fred Fortmhyer John C. Regan

Prosecution Steps On Standard Oil Probe In Ohio Case

Prosecuting Attorney David Hancock arrived from Ohio to share evidence from that state's Standard Oil inquiry. McClement Shaffer says Standard billed cars as 2000 gallons but carried over 5000, and he was pressured not to inquire. Officials say current laws hinder actions. minor offenses draw fines, not prison.

Berippa News Association Chicago David Hancock Ohio Ivditibend Willebees Cleveland MccClement Shaffer Standard Oil Company Pagin

Mutinies in Black Sea Still Flare Up

Sevastopol reports ongoing mutinies in the Black Sea as crews are declared out of commission. Warships remain under officers' control and are scattered among military posts across the region.

Scripps News Association Sevastopol Black Sea

Senate Representation Versus Lower House Cited

In a Madison interview Senator Robert La Rochette argues the Senate better reflects public sentiment than the lower house where the speaker and committees dominate. He notes freer discussion, more individuality, and rising calls for referenda and attention to public opinion.

Robert M. la Follette Wisconsin Madison Wis Robert la Roillette Senate Hhe

Rockefeller arrives aboard steamer America in seclusion

The oil magnate John D Rockefeller reaches New York aboard the steamer America. He stays in quarantine while reporters press for comments and photos. Rockefeller jokes about golf with reporters and declines to discuss the Ohio court case, saying he has had nothing to do with Standard Oil for twelve years.

Scripps News Association New York America Toma John OD. Rockefeller O O Fame Rockefeller Dr. Bigger Tell John Ohio Standard Oil Company

Eastern oil takes Rockefellers hit as prices drop

In Toledo and Fairbanks July 28 reports note Standard Oil decline of three cents linked to Rockefeller return. Separate dispatch from Fairbanks says $50 000 treasure stolen from the Ida in May is largely recovered near a cabin. Geo Raphael arrested with Robert Watson also held. Indianapolis report states General Carter bans canteens at camp and forbids Aquor intake by troops.

Toledo Ohie John D Scrippa News Association Fairbanks Ala Ida Geo. Raphael Robert Watson iKeripps News Association Indianapolis General Carter Compu Aquor

Count Zuccato Killed as Frontiers Guard Brigade Attacked

Warsaw reports at ten this morning revolutionists killed Count Zuccato who led the frontier guards. General Westerring wounded. five soldiers fled with sixteen thousand roubles. Near Chernipov peasants attacked by cavalry dragoon. five farmers killed. Douma members fined for revolver possession. Rome notes sympathy for douma.

Scripps News Aviation Warsaw Count Zuccato Frontier Guards Westerring U. S United States Chernipov Kasan Rome

Grain Markets Chicago July 28 Wheat and Oats Open Close

Wheat opened at 7 57 and closed at 7 6. Corn opened at 5 and closed at 8 0. Oats opened at 3 2 and closed at 3 2. Market prices shown for Chicago grain trading on July 28.

Chicago Bow

Navy Officer Fatally Wounded in French Accidental Fire

Lieut. Llar ence England of the US cruiser Chattanooga was shot while near the bridge during target practice by a French squadron off Chefoo China. He died soon after. the incident is treated as an accident and a French inquiry will determine responsibility for reparations.

Serippa News Cheafoo China Llarence England United States Chattanooga Ten Tees Acceed Snate Bees Wall Are Pa Tienes England Arkansas Washington Navy Department

Austrian cart traveler nears world tour finish in wager

An Austrian named Anson Hansilon left Vienna in September 1900 to push a 456 pound cart around the world in seven years for a $10,000 stake. He passed through Cincinnati en route to New York to sail to Sidney Australia, then Hong Kong, Siberia home. He has about fourteen months remaining and has traveled roughly 26,000 miles. He sells photographs and postal cards to fund the trip, accompanied by his wife and child.

Scripps News Association Cincinatti Anson Hansilon Vienna New York Sidney Australia Europe Africa Hong Kong China Siberia Hansilon

Land Opened in Teton County for Homestead Entry

The United States Land Office has opened about 2 550 000 acres in Teton County to public entry under the homestead or desert acts. The land had been withdrawn from entry on November 17, 1905, and is now available. numerous applications have been filed at the local land office.

Toripps News Association Great Falls Mont United States Land Office Teton County

Alaska Steamer Quickstep Ashore Near Newsom Island

The river steamer Quickstep from Alaska to Kuakokwill is ashore on Newsom Island. Boilers and hull are leaking while passengers camp with natives. Raliaf will be sent from here.

Alaska Quickstep Kuakokwill Newsom Island Raliaf

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