29 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
1
Odessa reports say the mutinous crew of the Potemkin opened fire on the city and bombarded the harbor. Fires rage, loot spreads, and hundreds are dead or wounded as troops clash with rioters amid barricades and martial law.
A collision involving Santa Fe and California Limited trains in Kansas City causes the death of fireman Frazier and switchman Devine, with engineers Willis and Firemarine fatally injured. All occurred in the yards this morning.
A house fire this morning in Scrippa News Ascendation area destroyed a dwelling. Mrs V Lihelpa and her daughter Harriett died in the blaze and an unknown man is reported to have perished as well.
Washington reports the real Grand Jury will convene in Lewiston Idaho to consider land fraud cases otherwise expiring July 16 under the statute of limitations. Inspectors have spent six months gathering evidence.
Portland June 2. The National Women's Suffrage Association met in annual convention here. Opening session featured welcome speeches from leaders of various women's groups and a response by Busan Benthony. Governor Chamberlain, Mayor Williams, and exposition officials plan to greet the president who will deliver the keynote address.
Sunshine and showers greet Summerville as residents make trips to Weiser Idaho and Portland Oregon for business and fairs. Mr R McKenzie and Mrs Alex returned from the fair Tuesday. Lara Choate leaves for La Grande to attend school. Lara Lanman and Mr Wm Lanman depart for Portland. Grandparents with Mr Rinehart also head to the fair. Town talks of celebrating.
George M Kahn, West Seattle postmaster, attempted death by self harm by swallowing poison after hiding in the woods to avoid arrest. He was found at his home after a large morphine dose. physicians saved his life.
Capetown June 2 German garrison at Efi Southwest Africa attacked by Hottentots under Marengo. Fourteen officers and eighty nine men of the garrison killed. The fight lasted fourteen hours.
Judge Ban nett opens by urging jurors to pity Senator Mitchell and condemns prosecutor Honey as unfair and vindictive. He questions evidence and accuses the defense of distorting facts while noting Mitchell long public service and Tanner’s administration terms.
In Watkaneville seven miles away a mob of masked assailants broke into the town jail early this morning and fatally harmed two Black people and an additional Black person in connection with a double case involving an aged white couple. They fired upon the victims with bullets as state authorities were alerted but expected to take no swift action against the mob.
The city braces for a big Fourth of July celebration with growing enthusiasm and a robust sports program. Events include greased pig races, sack races, egg races, and other crowd pleasing features led by Huot Lake ball team and Prof. Griffin as highlights.
Berlin dispatch reports General Mem meee, head of Lodz troops, was assassinated as rebels attacked his carriage in Lodz. He was dragged from the carriage and stabbed to death. Authorities threaten to bombard Lodzenya if further attacks on police or troops occur.
Chicago dispatch reports the grand jury voted fourteen indictments in the strike robbery cases. Indictments will be returned by Saturday and are expected to name labor leaders and prominent business figures. Fireman J B Long returned home after a California trip. L A Pickley of Weiser Idaho arrived for a business visit.
Warsaw reports socialist leaders meeting their followers after news of the Kuolas Potewkin revolt at Odessa. Resolutions vow support for naval brothers as authorities recount a failed attempt to assassinate Chief of Police Czenstochau last night. The bomb shattered the carriage and wrecked the vehicle. the coachman was injured, but the chief escaped unharmed.
A Scrippe News Association report from Petersburg dated June 29-16 claims vice admiral Kro ger's warships attacked Sebantonol for Odessa and were said to be mutinied with the officers killed. Vessels named include the Lishewne Sinope and the Tri asviatitia, but the report remains unconfirmed.
A fatal wreck on the Pennsylvania Flyer near Atwater Ohio injures fifteen and kills Qoe. The Cleveland and Pittsburgh railroad train jumped the track at 9:30 this morning causing the accident. Local authorities investigate the scene and report structural failure as a possible cause.
The Morgen Post claims a conspiracy by Russian guards officers at St Petersburg aimed to kill Grand Duke Vladimir, held responsible for reactionary policies. Many officers involved in the plot have been arrested.
Crowds gathered in New London for a regatta between Harvard and Yale on a sunny day. The varsity eight finished Harvard 11 8 over Yale 11 27, with Harvard also winning the freshman eight as Yale was favored in the big race.
A cyclone struck Philipsburg at night causing heavy damage. Sixteen people are reported dead in the region, with many houses barns and crops destroyed and the main portio n of the town narrowly spared.
Captain reports his Doniah liner Princeras Marie was overhauled by the Russian cruiser Tekera on June 22. The crew was taken off and their vessel sank. The incident was reported at Batavia on June 10.
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