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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1905

Page

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Selecting a jury in Mitchell case opens trials in Portland

The Mitchell land fraud case began with jury selection before US District Judge J J De Lafavenda in Portland Oregon. Senator John A Mitchell faces a strong indictment over fees and claimed services to Frederick Kribs, with evidence largely documentary including letters and checks.

Portland Oregon United States J J de Flavenda Postoffics States John A Aitchell Frederick Eriba Tim General Land Office Bentor Mitchell Mitchell Tanner Ote Teen Frederick A Kribs John H Mitchell Washington Supreme Court of the United States Court of Claims Congress Departments Drm

Train Wreck Kills Three In New Inglston

A collision between two Fishkill freight trains near New Inglston this morning left three railroad workers dead Engineer Loula Stratton and Bremnan John Gan Teresha Huginesr among the injured. Other crew members were hospitalized with serious injuries.

New Inglston Fishkill Wardoe Loula Stratton Bremnan John Gan Teresha Huginesr Sérpus

Evidence Goes to President in Loomia Case

Secretary Taft sends the Kowan Loomia controversy to President Leet for decision. Loomis is cleared of wrongdoing but the President will determine Bowen’s fate in the diplomatic service. Bowen hails talks with the President, fearing testimony and documents were not fully obtained. The general opinion is the President will dismiss Bowen.

Washington Taft Hoven

Woman Shoots Self in Baker City Note Requests Burial

Mrs Robert Burnett attempted suicide in Truckee War today, firing on herself in the morning. The note found with her states the act was caused by love for her husband and asks for lingerment at Baker City Oregon.

Gorippa News Association Robert Burnett Baker City Oregon

Prominent Indianapolis Telegraph Leader Dies in Silence

A leading Indianapolis politician and interstate telephone convention delegate died of apoplexy this morning at the auditor ium while greeting the crowd. He served as president of an Indianapolis company and was a stockholder in many firms. he formerly was secretary of the national democratic executive committee. The convention adjourned after honoring the deceased.

Chicago Ili NP Sheeran Indianapolis Uribe Tod National Democratic Executive Committee

Higgins Reelected President at International Printing Union

Martin P Higgins of Boston was reelected president over Frank Pampard of Denver. Edward Handall of Fiorento was elected first absent, John Farrington of IW wond vice president, Bred Ransgen of Boston third vice president, William Webb of New York secretary and treasurer, Pittsburgh was chosen as meeting place. They will meet on the third Monday in June next year.

San Francisco Martin P Higgins Boston International Printing Preseemen’s Union Frank Pampard Denver Edward Handall Fiorento Ausent John Farrington IW Wond Bred Ransgen William Webb New York Pitteburg Penn

Tragedy at Exposition Ends in Double Suicide

Raechide Brudo an Algerian donor was fatally shot by her husband at the Streets of Cairo exposition in Portland. He, a Moorish merchant, then shot himself and lies dying. Jealousy reported as the motive.

Borippa News Association Portland Onne Raechide Brudo Cairo

England Objects to an Armistice

Ecripps News Association reports with authority that Britain advises Japan against an armistice. It claims Russians are not weakened and Britain hopes General Oyama has destroyed Linovitch’s army, freeing Britain from a nightmare and allowing operations toward Afghanistan and India.

Japan Oyama Linovitch Afghanistan India

Russian shipyards near Petersburg under joint supervision

Report says Russian ship building works at Petersburg will be placed under supervision of the United Union for ten years. During this period the rebuilding of the navy will be carried on.

Scripps News Association Petersburg

Ambassadors Cassini to Join Washington After Peace Conference

The report notes ambassador Cassini, previously assigned to Madrid, Spain, will relocate to Washington once the peace conference concludes. The change follows Scripps New Association reporting.

Scripps Nowe St Petersburg Cassini Madrid Spain Washington

Riots in St Petersburg as Cossacks charge crowd

From the Varnoselk province report in Khergen during a demonstration by citizens the Cossacks charged the crowd killing thirty at night and wounding many others.

St Petersburg Advicea Varnoselk Khergen

Not Guilty Verdict in Barton Murder Case

Eskorafield Cal June 2 A jury returned a not guilty verdict for Walker in the murder of Dave Barton at James Heyib Havilah After the verdict the widow of Burton publicly expressed sympathy with Walker prompting questions about romance from a reporter.

Republicans Withdraw Present County Ticket in Philadelphia

Philadelphia June 19 The Republican city campaign committee decided to withdraw the present county ticket and reform measures within party lines and appointed a committee to confer with the Union League committee on a new ticket makeup.

Philadolphia Repubcan City Comminie Union League

United States Invited to International Conference

The State Department announced on June 20 that the United States has received an invitation from the Murray government to participate in a conference of powers on international affairs. If all governments accept, the United States will join the conference.

Scripps News Association Washington State Department Dale United States

Strike Committee Seeks Conference With Employers

The new strike committee appointed by the teamsters joint council met and sent a request to John V Tarbell Jr for a conference. They expressed little hope that employers will agree to an open discussion of peace.

Chicago Teamsters Joint Council John V Tarbell, Jr

Protest to Governor over Hanging of Captain Clark Portrait

A protest to Vermont Governor Bell objects to the hanging of a portrait of Captain Clark of the battleship Dragon fame in the state capitol. The note requests a reconsideration and cites the fate of Mary Rad.

Scripps News Asticiat Joseph Mich Jane Lloyd Clark Qivernor Bell Vermont Captain Clark Battleship Dragon Fame State Capitol

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