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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1906

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Reverse the Blood Circulation Claim Report

Dr Alexis Carrel and Dr C C Guthrie at Hull Physiological Laboratory University of Chicago announce experiments suggesting veins can substitute for arteries and reverse circulation. Initial trials in dogs show potential for human testing and a possible revolution in surgery.

Scripps New? Association Chicago Alexis Carrel CC. Guthrie Hull Physicological Laboratory University of Chicago

Capitol Fire Quelled By Governor in Night Attire

Baton Rouge reports state capitol building saved when Governor Blanchard and a legislator, in night clothes, extinguished a fire caused by defective wiring. Loss estimated at 8000 dollars. Fourteen girls and a man buried in a four story building collapse. four rescued, many bodies to be recovered as rescue continues. Marysville sees three arson attempts. one used kerosene. fire crews alerted before damage. Authorities seek fire bug as investigations proceed.

Scripps News Association Baton Rouge

Malheur County Vote Brings Prohibition Victory

Malheur county carried for prohibition at Monday’s election, leaving the area without saloons for at least two years. M. Jacobsgaard, formerly of Baker City and now in Ontario, notes the dry landslide as several precincts stayed wet, and says misbehavior by saloons helped swing the result.

Malheur M. Jacobsgaard Baker City Ontario Baker Couny Jacoisguard

Ptomaine Poisoning at Wooster University Claims Eleven

Eleven Wooster University girls, including Mary McKinley of Boise Idaho, are ill from ptomaine poisoning after attending a banquet. Two patients are reported in a varying condition as doctors investigate the outbreak. University authorities are silent on the incident.

Scripps News Association Wooster Mary McKinley Boise Idaho Wooster University

Two Miners Killed in Ernest Mining Town Incident

Two strikers were killed and six wounded at Ernest, an Indiana mining town, after miners clashed with the state constabulary early today. An unknown miner fired on a squad which returned fire, producing the fatalities and injuries.

Scrippa News Association Indianapolis Ernest

Women clubs object to Smoot at national meeting

One hundred women from women's organizations across the country met to denounce Senator Smoot and his effort to hold his seat in Congress. In Norfolk Virginia Gabriel Battal an 18 year old convicted of criminal assault was hanged this morning with militia on hand to prevent lynching.

Scripps News Association Washington Juna Smoot Congress Norfolk Gabriel Battal

Oregon counties vote dry in 190? election sweep

Scripps News reports Oregon counties shift to prohibition with Benton Linn Lane Tillamook Wallowa Malheur Yamhill among dry. Eight counties show dry results. Multnomah among the few wet counties. Prohibition costs estimated at $750000 to breweries as margins shift in the election.

Scripps News Portland Oregon Benton Linn Lane Tillamook Wallowa Malheur Yamhill Sherman Gilliam Lincoln Grook Coos County Interqgh Multnomah County Banton Lang Coos Polk Morrow Wasco Iquor Prohibition Secretary of the State Chamberlain Withycombe Bourne Gearin United States Sultnomah County Clackamas Marion

Not Be a Candidate Restores Townships Under SilverCreek Projects

The Interior Secretary ordered the restoration to entry of nine townships under the SilverCreek project and 500000 acres under the Malheur project with seventeen townships under the Silver Lake plan. Lands deemed unnecessary for reclamation were released. A murder trial against Emma Ledoux Fry proceeded as jurors were selected after a challenged venire was overruled.

Werlops News Association Washington Secretary of the Interior Yaa Fcriops Newa Association Stockton Co Emma Ledoux Fry A. McVicay Farall Sibley Jude

Sailor Strike Enters Quiet Phase As Arbitration Looms

In San Francisco on June 8 the strike sitaution is over and arbitration hovers over the waterfront. Shipping remains deadlocked with talks ongoing between sailors and ship owners. No party shows the prior bitter mood.

Scripps News Association San Francisco

Hanging of Innocent Man in Washington Prison

In Walla Walla Washington on a June morning William Armstrong, an elderly man, was hanged for the murder of neighbor Robert Patten. The dispute over wood cutting on disputed Wenatchees valley premises sparked the fatal confrontation.

Scripps News Association Walla Walla Wash Wm. Armstrong Robert Patten Patten Wenatches Valley

Range War in Ida Near White Bird Heightens Tensions

In Grangeville Idaho three hundred cattlemen from Salmon River claim killings by cattlemen near White Bird after a Monday shooting of William Hehle. Disputes over grazing near homesteads spark bitter cattlemen versus sheepmen clashes as authorities face enforcement. President signs bill removing tariff on natural alcohol.

Scripps News Association Grangeville Idaho Davie Salmon Tiver White Bird Davidson William Hehle

Jury clears Seriber in note forgery case in Groat Court

In Groat Court the jury found for defendant J W Seriber in a suit to recover on a note claimed for a life insurance payment, while the State cases saw Adolph Austin of Telecaset plead guilty to an amplified order and receive a two year sentence and Fred Reyner plead guilty to an assault with a $50 fine.

J. W. Seriber A. T. Howett Seriper Adolph Austin Telecaset Fred Reyner

Court canvass extends to morrow on vote totals

The canvassing board continues work and will not conclude until tomorrow. The commissioners court finished this afternoon and will meet on the 15th to canvass the precincts that voted on prohibition.

Commissioners Court

State Senate Appropriates Funds for California Institutions

The California senate approved a 500000 state building in San Francisco after a lengthy session. Governors Pardes, Mayor Schmitz, and General Webb chaired the locating committee. Additional bills passed allocate funds for the insurance commission, San Jess normal, UC relief, Ellen home, Agnes asylum, and Ukiah home.

Scripps News Sacramento Senate San Francisco Pardes Schmitz University of California Gen Ellen Agnes Asylum Ukiah

Southern Conference of YWCA Opens in Asheville

Hundreds of YWCA members from the South gather in Asheville for the twelfth session of the Southern Conference of Young Women's Christian Associations. Delegates from many regions attend, with workers and speakers slated to address them over twelve days.

Tops News Association Asheville N.C Young Women's Christian Associations South Southern Conference of Young Women’s Christian Associations

Will Try for Diamonds Skull s Henley Regatta

William B. Weet of the Undine Barge Club sails from Philadelphia for England to compete in the Diamond Skulls at the Henley Regatta. He is accompanied by trainer Carson who will provide advice and assistance.

Scripps News Association Philadelphia William B. Weet Undine Barge Club England Hale Carson Hie Traings

Returned Checks Case Reveals Looted Cash Missing

Whenlock Harvey, who vanished with about $200,000 in checks and cash, mailed back all paper money and checks today but returned only roughly $260 in cash and offered no details on his location or fate.

Scripps News Association New York Whenlock Harvey

No Bankruptcy Law in Army

Plattsburg N Y June 8 There is trouble for Major Francis P Fremont of the 6th Infantry on leave at Plattsburg Barracks He is son of General John Fremont the Pathfinder A petition in bankruptcy was filed in New York citing liabilities near 12000 with only 28 cash on hand to meet obligations

Ser Pps News Association Plattsburg, N. Y Francis P. Fremont 6Th Infantry Plattsburg Barracks John

Elliott Golden Wedding in Walla Walla

Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Elliott, both 72, natives of Ohio, celebrated their golden wedding in Walla Walla Washington with a gathering of friends and relatives. The G A R and W R C played prominent roles presenting emblems of the orders to each honoree.

Walla Walla, Wash E. W. Elliott Ohio G. A.R

Unfrocked Parson in Dock in Washington Trial

North Yakima June 8 The trial of Herbert Stanley a Methodist preacher began charged with obtaining money under false pretenses He has faced charges for five months and previously served as pastor of a church in Cle Elum.

North Yakima Wash Herbert Stanley Cleelum

Packers Buy Page Ads to Stem Indignation Over Meat Prices

Chicago reports estimate packers will spend at least one million dollars to combat public ire over meat price rises. Public notices show fifty thousand dollars already spent on page ads inviting visitors to plants. Washington notes inspectors and Beveridge amendments tied to Neil Reynolds findings and criticizes ongoing adulteration charges.

Scripps News Association Chicago Washington Packing House Beveridge Neill-Reynolds House Agricultural Committee Agricultural Department Neil-Reynolds

Insurance Company Fails Cites Policy Cancellations in San Francisco

Scripps News Agitation reports that Eag's Insurance canceled all policies in San Francisco citing New York head office. Liabilities in San Francisco amount to 678244 dollars with capitalization of 5000000. Surplus stands at 576072 dollars. First company to repudiate due to disaster, others feared to follow.

Scripps News San Francisco Eag's Insurance Today New York

Wife of would be assassin Morales arrested in Madrid

The wife of Morales, the would be assassin, was arrested in Madrid. She confessed to police she was an accomplice and admitted buying men's clothes used for Morales to escape the city.

Scripps News Association Madrid Morales Would

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