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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1905
Page
1
From St Petersburg on June 3 an official report says Russia’s war council believes Russia should spend millions to continue fighting rather than pay the indemnity Japan would demand for peace. Public opinion leans toward ceasefire, but prospects for peace are slim.
Rear admiral En Quiat, commander of the heavy squadron, arrived here last night at nine o'clock aboard the flagship Aurora. He was accompanied by the cruisers Oleg and Jemichug as part of the Russian fleet's visit.
Admiral Rojestvensky, wounded while commanding the Russian squadron in late June, is reported resting well with no dangerous symptoms. Recovery appears rapid and certain as he recuperates from injuries sustained in battle.
The 69 year old leader of the Manhattan bank robbery band, who stole nearly $3,000,000 in money and securities thirty years ago, died at his New York home. His wife said he died of grief from ongoing publicity about his criminal record.
No lives were lost as the steam boat H McCarter sank near Alexander last night. The crew all reached shore before the vessel went down, according to Scrippa News Association in New Orleans.
Vice President Fairbanks, delayed on a train, meets Commercial Club president Wm Miller and local residents. J W Knowles notes valley products as Republican leaning. Fairbanks adds it is best to be a good Republican, then a Democrat, and finally an American. He tells a short town anecdote before the train resumes.
Brockton Cal June 3 Jim Saroni, accused of blowing up the Angels Quarts mine at Angeles, has disappeared following the incident.
The Supreme Court denied the Amalgamated attorney's request for a re hearing in the Minnie Haley case. The decision settles the title to the mine and confirms Heinze possession.
La Grande business leaders discuss postponing the June 13 Union county day to allow proper representation at the Fair. Circuit court sessions may hinder attendance, and a committee will survey citizens on rescheduling for a single county exhibit with improved preparation potential.
A five man labor leaders committee appointed by the Teamsters Joint Council met Edward Hillman to arrange a conference committee with state officials. Further talks were held this afternoon as charges of wholesale violations are reviewed in court. Team owners and drivers discussed a truck drivers vote next Tuesday on the proposition and the strikers expect a large majority to return to work.
The Portage railroad from Celilo to Biggs was completed with the last spike this afternoon. Governor Chamberlain of Oregon and other officials spoke as the Portland Chamber of Commerce members attended. The nine and a half mile line will ease freight around the Columbia Cascades and cut interior freight rates once canal plans finish.
Following a conference Alexander and Hyde said the two factions would unite to elect Robert T Lincoln of Chicago as chairman of the directors with Dwiggins as state manager. Two hundred agents departed the company and aligned with Central Life of Des Moines.
Scripps News Association reports 550 dead from the Durban Natal reservoir catastrophe as of June 3, including fifty Europeans among the victims.
Tokio reports a quake yesterday that destroyed thirty three houses in Hiroshina. Six people were killed and several more were wounded.
Police clashed with about fifteen thousand workers and Cossacks during a demonstration in St Petersburg on June 3. Fifty workers and fifteen police were reported injured amid the confrontation.
Ten thousand roses are displayed in the auditorium with prizes offered. Children’s Day pages are held despite rain, drawing thousands of attendees to the Exposition in Portland.
A garbled report notes a trainer arriving ahead of a July 4 boxing bout. It references fighters like Jones and Hugo and mentions Scripp News Asrocinian Balt. Details are uncertain due to incomplete text.
Washington D C June 3 the following statement regarding Count Cassini visit to the White House was issued this morning from the White House No statement direct or indirect has been made by the White House The president has not talked to anyone about it and any statement appearing is without warrant of authority
In New York on June 3 friends of Ed mond Randolph, owner of the bark Tigged suxilumey yous Apache, express fears for yacht safety as no word has been heard since May 22.
Brodie L Duke, tobacco magnate, files for divorce from Alice Webb Duke. They wed last December. The suit, brought in New York on statutory grounds, is described as the start of a nationwide litigation.
Report notes moves against American Savings Bank officers amid speculative losses. Liabilities projected around 250000 dollars with alleged overstraining of personal accounts. One official linked to the Gates wheat corner. estate of H L Buel valued at twenty thousand dollars.
Chicago jurist today sentenced Johana Hoch, the man of many wives, to hang on June 23 for the murder of Mrs Marie Wilker Hoch. Hoch denied guilt and said he held no ill will toward the prosecution, adding God forgive you all.
Business leaders protest court orders by immigration officials excluding a high ranking Chinese figure and say they will appeal to the president to review the case and reverse the ruling.
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