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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1905
Page
1
The Waite Howe statement says Roseia and Japan will send plenipotentiaries to meet in the United States in early August to discuss terms. The President hopes the talks begin on August first or the earliest feasible date.
A Warsaw message reports the Jewish quarter in full revolt in St Petersburg news, with barricades formed as streetcars overturned. It notes 34 battalions of troops stationed in the city and fears a repeat of a massacre at Lodz may occur in the Polish capital.
In St Louis Missouri on June 26 Charles Cella was arrested by Shberlif Her pel and deputies for operating the sole bookmaker business at the Djimar track.
The jury in Baker City found Roy H Miller guilty of obtaining money under false pretenses. The 1904 indictment claimed he duped AP Goss with a $15,000 certified check from Sampter’s First Nations bank, then kept $16,000 in property. Defense attorney Johns faced Lomaz and Smith & Hars in the three day case. The defendant, a well known figure in Eastern Oregon, faces sympathy and pending sentencing.
Stockholm June 26. After talks among Rickstag groups a special committee will be appointed to study the Swedish Norwegian situation.
A son was born today to Duchess De La Rochefo seould formerly Miss Mattie Mitchell daughter of Senator Mitchell of Oregon.
Berippe News Avsdolasion reports the general strike remains unresolved as workers press demands. Officials caution on continued disruption while unions coordinate actions and public services monitor impact.
Varese, Rosgis report a partial general strike disrupting daily shops though not widespread. Workers picketed factories and in some cases fired on workers. troops patrol main streets to control incidents. no newspapers issued today.
Dated June 26 in St. Pterabarg, a report states police confronted a suspect at an omnibus carriage. The incident involved officers entering the carriage amid a tense confrontation with the crowd and bystanders.
President leaves today for the remainder of the summer. He travels to Cambridge for Harvard commencement, then to Oyster Bay with secretary Loeb and Secret Service guards. He will address Harvard students, stay at Sagamore Hill, and return by late September. Roosevelt and Theodore Jr. left for Oyster Bay this morning.
A witness testified seeing Senator Mitchell with Kribbs and in Mitchell and Tamner’s offices and noting Mitchell’s instruction to claim Tanner received all firm fees before the Federal Department. Judge Tanner testimony adjusted claims about Mitchell’s letters. Other cases included Williamson and Biggs with demurrers overruled, trial set for next Monday.
La Grande defeats Hot Lake 4 to 1 on the local diamond. Dowling shines on the mound with solid defense and sharp double plays, while Taylor and Siegrist contribute for La Grande. Hot Lake suffers its first defeat but plans a rematch with manager Hojaner aiming for a large crowd next Sunday.
A mob of about a thousand surrounded the police station and Governor General's palace in Kovno Poland on June 26. They broke windows and wounded five policemen before dragoons broke up the attack.
Chicago June 26 A surge of strike action hits the city as express and van teams threaten to strike unless employers halt forcing union drivers to deliver to boycott targets. About a thousand drivers are involved in the dispute. Weckler of the Weck Ver Brick company faced grand jury questioning over a claimed twenty five thousand dollar company fund denied by Weber of the National Brick Company.
The condition of Secretary Bay is much better today with additional medical aid arriving from Boston. He is suffering similarly to when he took the trip abroad, but the outlook shows improvement.
Capetown June 2 The rebel Morenga led an attack and defeated a German force in the Kara mountains of German Southwest Africa. Rebels seized all German ammunition and supplies as reports describe the engagement as very heavy.
Jane 26 Elwood Carman, convicted of murdering William Marry, was found dead in his Mifflntown prison cell after drinking carbolic acid.
Five men were buried when an apartment building on West 186th Street collapsed during a storm this afternoon. Firemen and police are working at the scene to rescue any possible survivors.
Coprobegon Denmark June 26 The private cadet ship Georgestage collided with the British steamer Ancona. Twenty cadets aboard were drowned while fifty seven were rescued. The Georgestage sank quickly, and only one body has been recovered. The Ancona sustained damage and is held by authorities.
Assistant Attorney General Purdy takes charge of the railroad rebate case against the Santa Fe and others. Purdy departed for Kansas City to begin proceedings per the President's directions.
The eastern case on the succession to the Grand Ducal throne of Oldenberg was decided today by Count Alexander Wabburg. Frederick Augustus, the reigning Grand Duke, faced the complaint brought against him in this action.
St Hetersburg reports that French army reservemen living in Russia have received notices to rally and be ready to form the colors, signaling imminent mobilization.
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