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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1906
Page
1
In Baker City yesterday afternoon at the E and E mine in Bourne, miner Mat Lantey was killed when a powder batch exploded after thawing. His partner was injured. both men were brought to the surface. A stray street rumor claimed seventeen dead, but mine reports confirm only one fatality and no damage to the mine.
The Junior Order U M National Funeral Benefit Association opened its annual convention in Sea Bright New Jersey. The event marks the silver Jubilee of the organization with President Harris delivering the annual address after credentials. Edward Mount of West Park spoke and welcomed by Mayor John W Eyles. Governor Stokia greeted delegates.
The Southern New England Schuetzenbund opens a three day shooting tournament at Schuetzenpark Merdin June 12 with a large crowd. Members compete first two days while a new event is slated for the third day. A parade of sharpshooters headed to the range as crowds fill the park.
A special election in St. Louis today seeks approval to issue 11 200 000 in bonds to fund municipal building upgrades parks and bridges including a free bridge across the Mississippi costing 3 500 000.
The thirty-second annual session of the Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine opens in Chicago today. The gathering, previously planned for Los Angeles in May, was postponed due to the earthquake havoc. The council was called to order at ten o'clock this morning.
A bridge on the Santa Fe line burned this morning severing all island connections except by water. Local authorities and the Eeripps News Association report Galveston Texas as the scene with immediate transportation disruption and emergency response underway.
Washington June 12 The President balks at Congress withholding twenty five thousand dollars for traveling expenses saying he cannot visit southern universities without it and will not ride on passes. He also complains Congress will not furnish a suitable stable for government stock and desires funds to keep a riding horse.
Autopsy surgeon Latta concluded testimony as De Hull stated the trunk blood came from a ruptured vessel in MecVicar’s left nostril and could not occur after death. Coroner Southworth corroborated prior statements, saying bruises formed before death from the head striking the trunk walls during handling.
June 12 Armour packing company Swift and Company Nelson Morris Packing were found guilty in federal court of accepting rebates on Burlington shipments to New York for export. It marks the first trial of a concern charged with export rebates under interstate commerce law.
In San Jose California on June 12 Mrs Saufelipe was shot in the back at her Lincoln Avenue residence. The husband says the killer fired through the front. A shotgun and shells were found on the husband as authorities search for a suspect with no arrest yet.
The House sent the rate bill back to conference with conferees Senators Hepburn Sherman of New York and Richardson of Alabama.
Citizens of Pittsburg and nearby districts vote on annexation to form Greater Pittsburg under Judge Motlung order. The issue, urged for years, aims to unite the territory with broad backing from the Good Government Party and the Chamber of Commerce.
Eureka Cal June 12 The gasolina schooner Corinthian with nine aboard ran aground on Humboldt bay north beach during a heavy storm. Two drowned two injured and two rescued sailors saved by life savers who labored overnight Captain Atwater reached shore at dawn after clinging to rigging. Ol a Garison and Andrew McCarey lost their lives surf left to be recovered. Longshoremen and a helper were injured by floating timbers.
The inaugural championship of the Women s Eastern Golf Association began at Nassau Country Club near Glen Cove, Long Island. The four day event features preliminaries for two days and finals for two, with regular trophies and several valuable special prizes. A large and strong field is entered.
Washington report states the Senate withdrew the conference committee's report on the statehood bill. Foraker is victorious as the measure shifts to admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory jointly. Arizona and New Mexico voting on statehood is set for November.
Washington June 12 a naval paymaster refused to accept government quarters at the Norfolk Navy Yard arguing they were unsuited to his needs and poorly located. He contends that the lack of quarters makes him eligible for the commutation of quarters allowance.
A morning blaze destroyed the Stuysant Wheelock piano works and the Reiger Sols bank fixture shop in New York. About a score of firefighters were severely injured while fighting the flames. Overall loss estimated at about half a million dollars.
In Sacramento on June 12 the extraordinary session adjourned sine die after passing a joint resolution thanking the National Guard and the United States for earthquake relief and approving Goat Island for a passenger terminal. The Governor signed a half million dollar appropriation for state buildings in San Francisco and praised the session as efficient and inexpensive.
General Horace Porter delivered the address at West Point graduation while Secretary Taft handed diplomas. He presented Adma Chaffee to Lieutenant General Chaffee who saluted his son and awarded the sheepskin. Harold S Hetrek of Connecticut heads the class.
Salem June 12 The State versus Tom Georges in applicants appeal from Douglass county was affirmed by the Supreme Court today. Eighty Greeks employed to repair the road bed at Glen Brook and convicted for riot last October appealed due to denied change of venue. A motion for directed verdict of acquittal on lack of proof was overruled by the lower court but sustained by the high court. E. G. Giligham of Salem appointed State Librarian. J. B. Putman resigns. Parry H. Raymond to succeed as bailiff. Commission members named include Roger Meyers Hailey Blackman of Heppner D. B. Jackson of Jacksonville A. H. Devers and Tom Richardson of Portland.
The Illinois State Undertakers Association holds its annual convention through June 14. The new licensing law requires embalmers and undertakers to pass a stringent exam covering anatomy sanitary science care preservation embalming transportation and burial. Violators face penalties from 26 to 200 dollars per violation. The exam begins Friday, the day after adjournment.
Atlanta Odd Fellows observe Memorial Day with cemetery grave decorations following Grand Sir R. E. Wright proclamation. Rome Odd Fellows hold memorial meeting tonight honoring departed members. cemetery exercises were conducted last Sunday.
The Interstate Commerce Commission documented graft methods by coal and railroad companies as William A. Glasgow the commissioner's counsel presented tonnage and stockholder statistics in Philadelphia.
Josephine Terranova was paroled this morning on motion by the District Attorney. The proceedings were reported by the Scripps News Association from New York.
In Enterprise Oregon on June 12 John Bare shot and killed Brick Johnson at Ott Brothers saloon. Bare, described as a known troublemaker, fled on horseback after the shooting as a posse pursued him through the mountains. Both men have histories of violence and families, with Johnson said to have reformed recently and Bare about thirty years old.
A sheep herder named Charles Moore employed by Sam Ritch was found shot dead at his camp about twenty five miles northeast of the city. The coroner and jury left for the camp to investigate. Locals link the killing to the ongoing range war between sheep and cattle interests.
Dillion Vale Ohio June 12 This morning Superintendent Hornickle received an anonymous letter ordering him to evacuate on the first train or be killed. Mining districts are described as being in an ugly mood.
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