20 Jun 1906
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1906
Page
1
Supreme Court refuses to intervene in the execution of Richard Vines who was convicted of the murder of Mrs. Bassie Hollister. The report notes a June 20 date and confirms the hanging order remains in effect.
A garbled 20th century item hints at alleged secret Pacific power talks between the United States and Japan. The excerpt mentions disputes over joint interests and a belief that a formal agreement may already exist, with phrases suggesting future disputes are unlikely.
Sioux Falls reports Emma Krufman wife of a millionaire brewer is held without bail on a murder charge regarding the death of servant Agnes Poireif a 16 year old. Crowds shouted Lynch her as she left the courtroom.
The state’s appeal in the Ada County district court case against Fred Bond for the murder of Charles Daly was upheld. Bond and Mrs. Daly were accused of killing Daly at his home as he prepared to leave, a crime described as cold blooded. The court affirmed the lower court’s judgment, and Bond faces execution while Mrs. Daly received a penitentiary term.
The cornerstone opening revealed the original stockholders and first directors of La Grande National Bank with capital details and dates. It notes the bank organized March 6 1887 and began business April 5 1887, listing La Grande and Union individuals and the early officers and builders.
In St. Petersburg on June 20 authorities reportedly back off dissolving the Duma amid guard concerns at the czar's palace. Soldiers reportedly refuse to fire on civilians if Parliament is dissolved. Also Cronstadt reports heavy firing as sailors gather near the port, a 60,000 population town 20 miles west of St. Petersburg.
Elgin reports Bert Bennett about 25, son of Mrs. William Bennett, injured when a log rolled on him while logging land owned by C R Hubbard. He suffered a double leg fracture and pelvic crush and is not expected to recover. Manila reports a Northern Luzon earthquake felt across the Orient Island with no casualties.
Washington reports advocates of the lock canal won Senate approval, with a poll showing at least forty six in favor and the final tally likely higher. The House passed the bill. tomorrow Senator Morgan will mark his eighty-second birthday by speaking in favor of sea level.
Washington reports an anxious conference among Secretary Root Secretary Taft and Secretary Bonaparte over boosting Pekin legation protection by two hundred marines amid boxer and anti foreign activity. Simon Wolfe for the British Society urged the President to intervene for Russian Jews, but the President could not commit.
Volvia, successor to Prophet Dowie, takes the stand in the Zion case as Dowie’s side presents its portion in federal court on this day.
The Milwaukee convention of millers on June 20 attracts thousands at its first meeting. Delegates vow not to mount a strong fight against market manipulations. The solicitation committee for a Fourth of July celebration reports a generous response.
Wheat opened at 2 percent and closed at 85 percent. Corn opened at 61 percent and closed at 61 percent. Oats opened at 88 percent and closed at 88 percent.
Bank condition report for Farmers and Traders National Bank at La Grande dated June 18 shows assets liabilities and profits with figures including loans deposits and real estate. The document lists capital accounts undivided profits reserve funds and notes the examiner's certification by George Ackles and Joseph Palmer as cashier and notary.
Washington reports that the Navy Department is investigating armor plate production costs. A three member board has visited Pittsburgh to seek information from makers, but firms are not obliged to cooperate. With only two battleships planned, contractors face sparse orders and officials doubt a government factory is justified. A House resolution seeks current cost data ahead of adjournment.
Stockton June 20 Dr Orville T Phillip brother of Lee A Phillip a Stockton capitalist was electrocuted while starting a centrifugal pump. He reached for a bucket of water and grabbed a live wire delivering 1000 volts. His body was recovered from the river and death was instantaneous.
A.D. Putter described as king of the lands operators entertains fellow inmates and jail officials at Multnomah County Jail. He praises Tom Ward's hotel quality and notes buglar and fire proof features while recounting a cosmopolitan, patriotic jail life with figures like Judge Slim and Sheriff Cockney Kid. E. Rustar reports from the Red Boy mine.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.