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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
6
Kansas City June 16 railroads asked the Federal Court for an injunction restraining the board of railway commissioners from enforcing the maximum freight rate law which takes effect today. They contend the law is unconstitutional and the reductions average about twenty percent. A temporary injunction will likely be granted.
Montpelier bank president Cyrun M Buros pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement before the Federal Grand Jury and was sentenced to seven years. The guilty plea brings the number of Ohio bankers in prison to thirteen.
The Canadian Mexican Steamship line begins operations July 20 with a subsidized steamer sailing from Montreal to Mexican ports and touching Havana. The contract allows cargo and passenger service between Canada and Cuba via Mexico, though Mexico objects to subsidizing a link that could boost Cuba Canada trade.
June 16 in St Petersburg twelve thousand Putitoff Iron Works employees walked off the job. In Moscow engineers organization also decided to cease work and will urge other workers to join the strike.
Temple Texas resident J J Hubbard testimonial March 22 1902 claims Herbine cures tiredness headaches rheumatic pains and related ailments better than doctors. He reports taking Herbine for two years and recommends a bottle for chills and fever.
Perry merchant C W Nibley and Elgin visitor C M Humphreys are in town. George Ball returns from Portland fair. Mrs Christoffersons daughter ill with diphtheria. J A Carlon arrives for a visit from Esmera. Meacham's WB Boas and Baker City’s A Pelwin in town. Omaha visitor M M F Gleafor on business. Ellsworth and Whitby attend Pendleton court. Wmde seamen in Portland on legal business. U L Taffa active in anti saloon league in Umatius county. Clara Frank recovering from pasamania fever. Marjorie Snook to Elgin for a week with aunt M Humphrey. Weather: hail and rain storm yielded 0.085 inch. McCormick and wife en route to Lewis and Clark Exposition. two weeks away. W T Cross brings ten carloads of hogs from Kearney for Union Meat Co. One hundred forty hogs averaging 218 lbs. Pipe work by G W O Neill for Odd Fellows cemetery to finish today. No services at St Peters. City busy repairing street crossings and sidewalks. Coroner Henry begins inquest into Hilgerd death. expected to finish tomorrow.
French reaction to Roosevelt's initiative toward Russia and Japan draws praise in June as France backs the American effort. Ambassadors Meyer Takahisa and Carsipi accompany Roosevelt portraits, while anger at France’s tepid role in preliminaries is noted in some journals.
Governor Johnston wired the President inviting the peace commission to meet at the new Minnesota capital. He suggested St Paul would be a suitably cool location for the peace envoys.
The Foresters held a social banquet last evening in the Knights of Pythine hall with a special musical program. The LD 8 quartet performed and Thomas' orchestra provided the music. A sumptuous supper followed and a full participation dance concluded the evening, praised as the season’s most enjoyable event.
June 16 report from Grand Rapids notes decaying flood debris on the West Side jeopardizing public health. The board of health and city council lead cleanup with a force of workers removing debris to curb the danger.
On May 1, 1905 Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana report 306 rural free delivery routes, up 93 from May 1, 1904. Oregon lists 156 routes, up 4 from last year. Washington shows 154 routes, up 44 from May 1 last year.
Al Stephens appeared in Pendleton court yesterday as a witness in a local case. The proceedings focused on testimony related to ongoing legal matters with Stephens providing sworn statements.
A small family seeks a competent girl or woman to do general housework. Inquiries at the office of Mrs J E Foley Foley Hotel. Address shows June 20. No children in the household.
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