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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1905

Page

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Russians Lose Ten Thousand in Rojeftvepsky Surrender

A Tokyo report says Russian admiral Rojeetvepsky surrendered to two of Admiral Togo's relatives, one a cousin and the other his brother in law, who received his parole. Togo's ninth report notes no Russian ships between Tojioma and Shanghai and that Zenits sank after cannonading for three thousand meters.

London Tokio Rojeetvepsky Togo Ljima Shanghai Shimamura

Papers urge national assembly on peace or war

St Petersburg reports urge immediate assembly to decide policy on peace or war. Censorship ended amid public fear over Russian shipboard deaths. Admiralty reports indicate over ten thousand Russians killed and requiem masses held in churches.

St Petersburg National Assembly Admirality War Department

Navy denies Lena granted return to Alatal waters

Washington June 2. The Navy Department denies reports that the Russian cruiser Lena has been granted permission to return to the Atlantic waters. Officials say no such authorization has been given and the matter remains unsettled.

Washington Navy Department Lena Aalatle

Peace Demonstration Planned by Liberal Associations

A Moscow dispatch to Exchange Telegraph reports Liberal Associations calling for a peace demonstration next Sunday. The event aims to show support for pacifist stances amid ongoing tensions.

London Exchange Bt. Petersburg Hunday

Hundred Drowned by Reservoir Burst

One hundred people die as a reservoir bursts causing extensive flooding. Scripps News Association reports authorities confirm the disaster and ongoing rescue efforts.

Scripps News Association Darman Natal Jones

Theatre Fire Causes Panic at Grand Opera House Pittsburg

A general alarm for a theater fire rang out at 4 pm in the Grand Opera House Pittsburg centered on a matinee. Spectators fled in panic as flames and smoke erupted from upper windows near the gall ery and stage. The fire, likely from crossed electric wires, left the building a total loss valued at seven hundred thousand with several firemen injured by debris.

Pittsburg Grand Opera House

Erroneous Reports From Paris Note Clarifies War Communication

An official afternoon note states M Bompart remains in Paris and denies summons to Bt Petersburg. It also dismisses the claim that France has issued an appeal to the powers seeking consultations on the war situation.

Paris

U S selects generals for French army maneuvers

Secretary of war picks Lieut General Chaffee Brig Gen Franklin Bell and William Crozier to represent the United States at the French army maneuvers scheduled for September.

Washington Secretary of War Today General Chaffee Franklin Bell William Crozier United States

Interior rules curb entry to 820 acres of land

The Department of the Interior announces a new ruling prohibiting entry by individuals to more than 820 acres of non mineral land. The measure aims to regulate land use and preserve public resources.

Scripps News Association Washington / ane Department of the Interior

Washington state building dedication at Exposition

Portland June 2. The Washington state building dedication opened the Exposition with impressive ceremonies. Washington Commission delegates delivered the fireside address. The building was accepted by US Senator Piles, Vice President Fairbanks, President H W Goode, and Speaker Cannun.

Scrippa News Association Portland Washington State Building JJ Sith Washington Commission Mende Tb Re Piles Fairbanks H W Goode Cannun

Board Deliberates Fricke Report Amid Party Tensions

At eleven o'clock the Mquitable board in New York considered the Fricke report as factions clashed. Alexander and Hyde plan to block adoption, while Mellville Ingall declares no action was taken. Fricker expresses anger and says he reargued as director as the report is likely to be rejected.

Gerippt News Association New York Board of Aivadore Mquitable Fricke Alexander and Hyde St Mw Mellville HB Ingalle Alexander Hyde Lngallia

Body of John Paul Jones To Arrive in Annapolis

At a cabinet meeting in Washington on June 2 discussions centered on peace prospects in the Far East. It was decided John Paul Jones's body will be brought from France directly to Annapolis with the president hoping it arrives by the Fourth of July.

Washington Far East John Paul Jones Annapolia France

Chicago Strike Still On Amid Arbitration Talks

Chicago labor tension persists as teamsters and owners push for arbitration over deliveries to strikebound firms. A mayoral briefing adjourned to four this afternoon with a possible resumption of talks. Grand jury sessions involve allegations of bribes to union readers and other labor disputes with non union replacements threatened.

Scripe News Association Chicago Shea Teamatere Team Owners Association Mayors Office Iesne Rhea Good Jury Uolon Stipa Hhe Ed Buckley Jery McCarthy Hugh McGee WJ Gibbons M J Donnell Robert J Thorne Montgomery Ward Co Thorne Young Teamutera Parmalee Bush Company

Appeal Granted in Chicago Traction Franchise Tax Case

A federal appellate court today granted an appeal in cases involving Chicago Traction Franchises. The matter moves to the U S Supreme Court. It concerns New York state authority to tax franchises and public service firms on parity with real estate.

Scripps News Association Urérsoup Federal Courtf of Appeale Chicago Traction United States Supreme Court New York

Warships spotted heading toward Lingayen Gulf at dawn and dusk

Three warships were sighted at three o'clock this morning and three more at three o'clock this afternoon, all of varying types and painted lead color, steaming slowly toward the Lingayen Gulf.

Scripps Newe Association Gulf of Lingayen

Spanish anarchist hunted in Paris attack case

Police believe Spanish anarchist Farras carried out the attempted outrage on King Alfonso and continue a diligent search. The king travels with President Loubet visiting the military academy then proceeds to Versailles and plans to attend a balloon race and automobile fete after luncheon.

Scripps News Association Paris Farras Spain Alfonso Seardh Loubet National Military Academy Versailles

President Willing to Help Peace Mediation Possible

Washington June 2 Ambassador Cassini pressed the President for information from Minister Takahire on Japan's attitude to peace talks between Russia and Germany. The President reportedly said he is ready to mediate if both belligerents request it, according to best authorities.

Washington, DC Cassini Takahire Japan Hussia Depen Alao

Boys Find 180 Gold Coin Hidden Fifteen Years Ago

Two young boys found an old tin containing a gold coin valued at 180 dollars. The find caused excitement, but no owner has been identified yet. Based on the coin’s wear, it likely had been hidden for about fifteen years.

Hilgerd Jane 2

Valuable Jewels to Be Auctioned in New York

June 2 sale of royal jewels once owned by Queen Isabella of Spain forms part of the Stanford bequest to Stanford University. The collection includes pieces belonging to Mrs Stanford and is said to be offered after a select circle of intimate friends learned she owned the jewels.

New York Isabella of Spain Stanford Stanford University Ann Lawton Sbe

Missing American youth in Brighton where he was last seen

Halford Martin of Rye New York a young wealthy American recently married to Dr Wajeh of San Francisco is reported missing in Brighton England while visiting his mother. He was last seen on the pier with a chorus girl on April 28. The girl claims she left him there and police are conducting a search.

New York Halford Martin Amercan Rye N. Y Wajeh Bob Francisco Brighton England

Special Los Angeles saloon referendum vote report

In Los Angeles a special election was held to decide closing saloons with a dry versus wet outcome. Voters turnout appeared light with far less than half of registered voters participating. Daylong prayer meetings filled churches as polls opened and discussions focused on prohibition.

Borippa News Association Los Angeles Ily Jevta

Fire at Union destroys multiple properties in town

A morning blaze at two o clock destroyed the Livery Stable owned by Abe Ballivaning the Perkins saloon and the Wilson building, with losses near three thousand dollars. Livery stable stock insured at five hundred dollars, Sullivan building insured, Wilson building uninsured at six hundred eight thousand dollars. The fire, deemed incendiary, damaged the caloon stock and premises.

Union Jane Oelock Abe Ballivaning Perkins Caloon Wilson Sullivan Caloon

Smallpox Aboard Washington Arrives at A'nolla Harbor

General Corbin Feporte reports de Lincport Ghacean arrived at A'nolla last night with several canes of smallpox aboard.

Scripps News Association Washington Corbin Feporte de Lincport Ghacean Nolla

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