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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1905
Page
1
A fire morning struck the Lima Oil Company tanks holding over thirty three thousand barrels of naptha and destroyed them. The loss is estimated at a quarter of a million dollars.
June reports say Japanese forces push from center and west in Manchuria, southern advance near Palitum. A fourteen man delegation was hosted by Dear who expressed regret over war deaths and sought to summon the assembly to form a closer union between himself and the nation.
A Pacific coast jobbers and manufacturers association complaint to the United States Court of Commissioners accuses the Southern Pacific railroad of toll collection on San Francisco shipments. Freight from outside California bound for San Francisco was shifted to Oakland and ferried, incurring five cents per ton tolls.
Representatives of employers report a serious break in the teamsters strike. A force of strikers has applied for old positions and hundreds more may return once the strike is quelled, expected at any time.
Jefferson City Missouri June 19 Governor Folk sent a letter to Sheriff Herpel of St Louis County directing arrest of race track operators violating the law. He stated the state will furnish help to uphold authority and restore the reign of law if local facilities are insufficient.
From Ecrippe News Association in Warsaw on June 19 two people were killed and thirty wounded as troops clashed with Socialists. Cossacks fired and charged with drawn swords. further disturbances were expected in the afternoon.
United States insurance superintendent Hendr said his report on the Equitable would be filed in Albany within a few days His remarks provide no comment on rumors surrounding the Equitable Trust bank depositories and related stories.
The International Printing Pressmen Union convened in San Francisco as Mayor Svblitz welcomed members and criticized Secretary Natts stance on Chinese exclusion. A hard fought presidential race is expected between Martin Higgins of Boston and Frank Pampush of Denver. Initiatory work at the K of P lodge is set for this evening with all members urged to attend.
In a mutual settlement among J W Scriber and J E B Read trustees of Roy A Miller bankruptcy estate and creditors of Bank of Sumpter the dividend of 38 5 cents on the dollar is to be paid. James A How ard trustee becomes owner of the bank building furniture and fixtures and other assets.
A report notes requests for the resignation of Lassie Fleming from a director position connected to Philadelphia Joe 19 and Ut property, with reference to Scripp association and morning developments.
France to accept invitation to a proposed conference with Morocco at the two seas summit. It is believed that France and Germany will reach an agreement.
The executive committee selects Mrs F E Moore as hostess for the Grande day at the Lewis and fair on July 5 with authority to appoint assistants. Mr J Walker plans to depart tonight for Hammond Oregon for a month. Hammond is near Astoria.
The Leiter Dey Sslotg held regular quarterly seat ad do City meetings at 10 am and 2 pm each day. Saturday attendance matched seating capacity while Sunday overflow filled standing room. Prest Francis M Lyman of the Twelve Apostles spoke on virtue economy industry and reform, urging peace and good will. Salt Lake visitor Golden Kim tal addressed frugality morality and nation-building, with local leaders Bramwell Nibley and Jordan advising debt avoidance. The Tabernacle they plan to build was praised as a monument to thrift and sincerity. Music by La Grande and Baker City choirs enhanced the program.
In the Dover England to Heligoland Kaieser cup contest German schooner Susanne finished first with the schooner Therese second and Narapo third. English Sunshine fourth. Bruanne completed the course in forty hours forty three minutes and forty seconds. The American yacht Atlantic won the auxiliary race in forty hours and twenty six minutes.
Mysterious incident in Warsaw alarms officials who are ordered to report to General Boyalabow. They plan to take their families and specify travel plans while bands of roughs threaten Russian officers. Oregon banks alert for forgers targeting the West due to many strangers arriving this year.
Federal sources report the grand jury, convening Wednesday, will return thirty three indictments drawn up by U S Attorney Morrison. The action targets the alleged beef trust with possible inclusion of several prominent packers and private car monopolies.
The Observer notes speculation about Senator Fulton naming judge and the national delegation’s health in relation to the administration. It suggests the President recognizes Senator Fulton and views his standing with caution and potential congratulation.
The congressional committee on irrigation and reclamation left for Utah County to study four proposed works covering 3000 acres and costing eleven and a half million dollars. They will depart again tomorrow for further site inspections and hearings.
Senator Mitchell appeared in federal court and pleaded not guilty in person to complicity in a land fraud case. The plea followed questions on the legality of former proceeds. Land commissioner Richards and other witnesses are expected to arrive tomorrow.
Chicago June 19 An investigation by Attorney General Betad into the Continental Financing Company reveals a get rich quick scheme with over twenty thousand subscribers nationwide paying monthly rates from fifty cents to five dollars. The only asset found so far is a face value of thirty four dollars.
Scripps News reports in Warbligton and surrounding areas that yellow fever cases rise with two deaths and five recoveries. Governor Magoon falls ill with malaria fever triggering unrest as many holding reappointment posts resign amid the panic.
In Washington DC this afternoon, President met with officials as part of ongoing talks. Details remain sparse, but the session focused on international relations and policy directions.
The Pacific National Base Ball League disbanded here last night after a directors meeting. The league had included Balt Lake Ogden Botee and Spokane and now ceases operations.
American observers report Japanese authorities have informed European American firms with trading houses at Port Arthur to vacate the town and remove their merchandise.
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