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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1905
Page
5
George W Hofman of Harper Washington says seven years of stomach and liver trouble ended after using Electric Bitters. He praises the medicine as wonderful and guarantees it will help others. Sold by Newlie Drug Co with a guarantee to work for similar cases.
Washington June 13 The War Department released invitations signed by Secretary Taft for proposals to build railways in the Philippines under February's act. The government will protect grantees against bandits and rebels. A tax of one half of one percent of gross earnings goes to the Philippine government. Interest on bonds is four percent for 30 years, with a cap of 1,200,000 dollars in any single year. Bids limited to U S citizens or US Philippines copartnerships or rail companies organized under US or Philippine law.
The schooner Minerva, owned by A. E. varrick, sailing from New York for Manila in 1603, drifted to Labuan in Borneo with most crew dead. A lone survivor remained standing as smallpox spread while three captains were delirious and dying.
Prince Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden and Norway arrived in England for his upcoming marriage to Princess Margaret of Connaught. The wedding date was not fixed but expected within a few weeks as the couple travels to Sweden. They will be escorted from Copsa bageo to Helsingborg by the Swedish coast squadron.
Carl Clay a wealthy broker and Produce Exchange member was killed this morning by a fall from a fourth floor window on West 76 street. Police believe the death may be linked to a nightmare. Advertisement notes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets offer a natural laxative effect and are sold by Newlin Drug Co.
A brief briefing from Scrippe News Association notes that, under a recent call, actions set for July will not be required until July. The update clarifies timing for compliance and expected implementation.
The Harriman Hines company orders six additional gasoline motors for use on branch lines after the original motor proved successful. An advertisement promotes Hollister’s Rocby Mountain Tea and Meenus Tea of Tablets from Fewlin Drug Co. as tonics for indigestion and related ailments.
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