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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1905

Page

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City Council Grants Licenses and Debates Street Policies

City council session closed after lengthy debate on bond forfeiture for J L Christian, sidewalk obstruction removals, and cement walk enforcement. A 875 quarterly license was approved for Palmists and clairvoyants. J L Christian was denied liquor license. debates covered street lights and water charges to Milloresk, railroad waste disposal, and charter election timing.

Fowler Portland Slater J L Christian J W Scriber Commercial Club Water Committee Mill Creek Atreet Committee 6Th Street Acros Walter Bunte Thia City Recorder Milloresk OBR & N Liscenasa Rockwell James Murphy Chris Wright Ulrich Lottis J L Klein J L Christainson

Moyer Elected President At Wantern Federation Meeting

The Wantern Federation of Minera elected W A Moyer president for the past year. Denver was chosen as the next convention site and the meeting will adjourn today.

Scripps News East Lake Wantern Federation of Minera Today W A Moyer Denver

Talk of Peace Still Prevails Across War News

Telegrams from Tokio and Berlin report cautious views on peace efforts. General Oyama notes Russian movements near Yan Pin Men, while German officials doubt a timely peace unless Russia suffers a decisive defeat. A White House meeting with Japanese and British officials yields no public details on talks.

Tokio Oyama Berlin Ures

Teamsters to Step Up Boycott Action After Talks Fail

Chicago June 8 Following failed peace talks between teamsters and employers the team owners meeting urged immediate deliveries to boycotted firms triggering a rook-out of eight thousand drivers. President Shea said the union expected twenty two thousand dollars more to the strike fund and readiness to continue the fight.

Scripps News Association Chicago Teamsters Eperial Read Shea Lund

New British Master Presents Credentials in Tangier

Lowsher, the new British master, presented his credentials to the Sultan of Tangier. He told the ruler he had earnest wishes for the maintenance of the ruler's power and authority.

Tangier Morocco Lowsher

Arrives in Washington for Bowen Loomie controversy test

The cruiser Columbia reached Hampton Roads with United States minister Russel from Bogoto. He will testify in the Bowen Loomie controversy before Booratary Tatt, with the investigation to continue tomorrow.

Washington Columbia Hampton Roads Cartagena United States Russel Bogoto Booratary Tatt

Explosion at Inverness coal mine injures sixteen in Halifax

Sixteen people are reported injured after a morning explosion at the Inverness coal mines near Halifax North Carolina. The incident is confirmed by the Hy Scrippa News Association.

Hy Scrippa News Association Halifax Inverness Scrippa News Association

Peace Dispatch Rumors Stir Washington Talks

Ambassador Jascev met the President at 9 30 this morning amid rumors of a peace dispatch from his government. When asked about Russia seeking peace terms from Japan he declined to comment and suggested asking the Czar.

Vienna The New Free Press Trieste Roosevelt Russia Japan Loomis Sador Meyer Heid Washington Jascev Ruesis

Flood Rages as City Battles Rising River

In Grand Rapids Michigan on June, two hundred men and fifty teams toil at night to strengthen the dyke guarding the West Side backwater. The river rises steadily, submerging low areas as families seek safety. City market floods and railroad bridges face danger.

Grand Rapide Mich

Chinese mob attacks workers in Johannesburg quarter

A thousand Chinese workers attacked the workers quarters last night in the Croesus mine area. They wrecked buildings and assaulted union miners. One man was killed and several wounded.

Johannesburg

Petition for Parliament in St. Petersburg Delegation Seeks Parliament

In St. Petersburg a delegation of zemstvo representatives and provincial town mayors, defying a prohibitory order, has been formed to petition the Czar for the immediate summoning of the representative parliament.

St. Petersburg Momscow Tropps Czar Addrere

Indictments Expected From Federal Grand Jury

The Federal Grand Jury investigating the beef trust began classifying testimony to support impending indictments. Reports from Washington say the attorney general will not intervene, and the lobbying concerns failed to obtain satisfaction. The jury is expected to report by early next year.

Chicago Federal Grand Jury Beef Trust Today Washington

Taft Holds Conference Over Russo Japanese Question

Secretary Taft met with the President on June 8 to discuss the Russo Japanese issue but declined to issue any statement on the matter.

Washington Taft Thiamoiing

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