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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1906

Page

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County clerks and judges dominate county election results

The report details extensive countywide votes with Democrats and Republicans trading leads. It notes Eakin and Ellis among officials with strong majorities, Col e and Pierce carrying multiple counties, and Gilham winning county clerk by 789 while Frawley and Fitzgerald secure top party support.

Chamberlain Withytomb Barzee Chamberlan Bourne Gearin Simola Eakin Hailey R Dobbins Ivanhoe Slater Fie Jugge Ellis Thia A. M. Paul Congress Ellis Harvey D Paul S Pierce D Cole R Swift Cole Umatilla Morrow Dobbins R Wallowa White D Rothchild D Rothchild Haworth R Holmes Ind Monroe, Soc J. G. Henry R Henry J. R. Oliver Peter Kuhn Frank Childers Childers Randall R Wright Gilham R Gilham Dunn Rich John Frawley Mr. Fitzgerald Ben Brown R Sam Brooks A. T. Warran Wd. H. Proctor R

Oregon Governor Chamberlain Leads In State Returns

Complete returns show Governor Chamberlain ahead by 2800 votes with widespread county support including Baker and Multnomah. Bourne wins U S Senate race by about 2500. Gearin trails. Local results detail prosecutors, judges, and representatives across several counties. Kaiser Wilhelm visits Vienna with Emperor Francis Joseph.

Serly Pa News Association Portland Chamberlain Baker Clackamas Umatilla Lane Linn Multnomah Withycombe Benton Columbia Coos Curry Douglas Jackson Josephine Lake Lincaly Sherman Tillamook Wallowa Wasco Washington Harney Bourne Jonathon Bourne Jr John M. Gearin United States

County Vote Totals for Governor and Registrations

The record lists candidate tallies by name such as Proctor 1706 Or mond D 751 Pollock Soc 276 Dr Hall 492 Hall 1516 Hills R 1024 Rumehart Soc 227 Curtis surveyor 155 Curtis D 1424 Thronton R 1269. Total county votes for governor 5065, which is 283 fewer than the registered voters.

Finnish Father Adjudged Sane After Attempted Family Killing

Charles Groop a fifty year old Finnish immigrant in the city was declared sane this morning and sent to the asylum after an overnight arrest. He reportedly beat horses to death during the winter and on several occasions tried to kill his wife and four children. The wife shielded him until last night when a vicious attack prompted the family to seek help. A five year old boy was struck in the back by a shot and badly bruised. The family is destitute with the mother barefoot and the county arranging relief.

Charles Groop Finland Faulk Destinee Siren Enstances

Pennsylvania Republicans Nominate Stuart for Governor

Pennsylvania Republicans at Harrisburg stage a tense convention after years of machine control. The open-field battle centers on governor nominee with Edwin Stuart emerging as the likely candidate on the first ballot amid anti-boss sentiment and a crowded field. Local option surge noted in a separate New Haven report.

Oripps News Association Harrisburg Pennsylvania Torder Opera House W. R. Andrews Republican State Central Committee Knox Weaver Philadelphia Penrose New Lincoln Lewis Emery, Jr Makean Ernest F Acheson Edwin S. Stuart Louis A. Watres Scranton Robert 5. Murphy Johnston Charles W. Stone Panrosa P.S. Knox Isaac E. Brown Secretary Brown Edwin Stuart Govenor Stuart

Graft Allegations Hit Pennsylvania Railroad Officials

Interstate Commission hearings reveal J R Boyer chief of motive power admitted accepting payments from coal operators. He received 15000 in two years and 8000 from another firm, with 46000 paid by coal suppliers over three years. Boyer, earning 2600 annually, says he did not solicit gifts and his superiors knew nothing.

Scripps News Association Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Interstate Commission J. R. Boyer Clark Motive Power Department Boyer Ohe Goal Angina Coal

Record shipment of mules from Stockton to Fiji Islands

One thousand and sixty mules, the largest private shipment ever, will depart Stockton Saturday for the Fiji Islands. The animals were bought for Colonial Sugar Refining Co. Stockton is described as a world center with English, German, and U S influence prominent in the area.

Scrippr News Association Stockton United States Fiji Islands

Sugar beet price regulation debate opens state convention

Denver June 6 The State Beet Growers Association opened its annual convention with a key issue: whether mills should base beet payments on sugar content or a flat rate. Growers oppose a sugar-content scale, demanding a flat rate and signaling firm positions as discussions proceed.

Scripps News Association Denver Gol State Beet Growers’ Association

Word to contest Multnomah sheriff race after fraud claim

Portland authorities report that Stevens, a Republican, appears elected sheriff of Multnomah county by 20 votes. Tom Word intends to contest the results, alleging fraud in Sallwook precinct where 200 votes were not registered, potentially affecting Local option.

Joseph Scripps News Association Portland Stevens Multnomah County Tom Word Sallwook

Folk 10 Receive Bryan in Newark Appointment for Bryan

Governor Folk of Missouri is named chairman of the Newark reception committee to honor William Jennings Bryan on his arrival. The event promises a formal welcome with local officials and citizens in attendance.

Scripps News Association Newark Folk Missouri W. J. Bryan

Harvard President Refuses to Resign Over Football Issue

President Elliot of Harvard states he has no plan to resign his office amid the university's football situation in Boston.

Scripps News Association Boston Mass Elliot of Havard Harvard

Ledoux Murder Trial Advances Despite Jury Drawn

The State reports a jury was drawn for the Ledoux murder case with thirty one names considered. An additional panel was ordered as two jurors were rejected for prior involvement in the Miller murder trial which concluded yesterday.

Scripps News Ageoclatia Stockton Ledoux Miller Yeatherday

Bankers Open Annual Tennessee Association Meeting

Bankers on Lookout Mountain host the annual Tennessee Association meeting with broad statewide attendance. Distinguished financiers prepare papers on financial subjects and Comptroller Ridgely of Washington will speak. Secretary Shaw is invited to deliver an address.

Scrippe Chattanooga Tyone Tennessee Association Mountain Ridgely Washington Shaw

National Conven tion of Seed Oil Mill Superintendents Opens

From Dallas Texas June 7 about 400 superintendents representing most of the nation’s 71 operating cotton seed mills attend the annual meeting of the National Association of Seed Oil Mill Superintendents. A robust program has been prepared for the event with delegates from across the country.

Scrippa Newa Association Dallas Tex

Yale Observes Corneille Day With Play At Woolsey Hall

Yale University marks the 300th anniversary of Pierre Corneille born with a celebration led by the Yale Modern Language Club. Madame Jusserand the French ambassador to Washington presides. The Yale French Club stages Le Cid in Woolsey Hall tonight.

Scrippa News Association New Haven Conn Yale University Pierre Corneille Yale Modern Language Club Wasington M. Jusserand le Cid Consille Yale French Club Woolsey Hall

Imunity bath ruling delays Cassatt hearing

The Interstate Commerce Commission will not summon President Cassatt of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for a hearing on the so called immunity bath. The decision in Philadelphia in June avoids calling Cassatt before the commission.

Scripps News Philadelphia Cassatt Pennsylvania Railroad Company Interstate Commerce Commission

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