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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1905

Page

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Doubt Removed As To Case Of Death

Early reports from Honolulu indicate Mrs Standford died by deliberate poisoning. Chemistry from her stomach confirms strychnine presence. San Francisco officials expect a full report tomorrow with possible arrests as investigation widens.

Ecripps News Association Honolulu Jane Blandford San Francisco Mount Ford Wilson Mie Standford Spillaine Mra Standforda Alterncon Mra Standford Chie O Wilson Humphries Standford

Oregon Engineer Shoots Self in Dull Moment Suicide

Fred Stockton an engineer in the reclamation service shot himself through the temple at noon in Boise City. He was a graduate of the state university at Eugene and his parents reside in Sheridan Oregon. No motive was given for the act.

Boise City Fred Stockton Office The Reclamation Service State University At Eiena Sheridan Oregon

Railroads Hit With First Car Coupling Ruling

Judge Humphrey in federal court fines Southern Railroad Illinois Central Wabash $100 on nine counts for violating the car coupling law. This marks the first decision against railroads in these cases.

Gcripps News Association Springfield II Humphrey Federal Court Today Southern Railroad Illinois Central Wabash

Children Blown to Pieces in Powder Explosion

Three children of Mrs. H L Badmell were blown to pieces while playing with a lighted candle near a keg of powder. The accidental blast occurred in New Orleans as relief efforts were mounted by local authorities and bystanders.

Scripps News Association New Orleans H L Badmell

Refining Project Boosts Kansas Plant Plan

Kansite Kas March 2 As a result of new laws a fourth independent refining project was launched here with a plan to build a 400000 dollar plant capable of 3000 barrels daily. All producers returned to work expecting higher wages.

Scrippe News Association Kansite Kas

Arson Trial Testimony Links Wynn to Suspected Conspiracy

Jack Rage testified at the Let cher arson trial today describing a conversation that connected Bol Wynn to a conspiracy prior to the fire. He also referenced Latebey’s trip to Montpelier when the incident occurred.

Scrippe News Association Letcher Jack Rage 8Ol Wynn Latebey Montpelier

Scientist Arrested in Berlin for Suspected Peasant Movement Ties

Gregory Potanin, a renowned Bac cian scientist, was arrested in Berlin on March 2 on suspicion of sympathizing with the progressive peasants movement. The case highlights rising tensions between scientific elites and political dissent in the capital.

Boripps News Association Berlin Gregory Potanin

Liner Le Bratagne Grounds In New York Harbor

The French liner Le Bratagne ran aground today in the lower harbor likely on a high tide. It later floated free in the afternoon and resumed its voyage outward.

Scripps Nova Association New York le Bratagne Loater

Rioters Killed in Moscow District Clash

A Scripps News Association dispatch reports that several rioters were killed in a clash with troops in the Moscow district. The fighting followed protests and involved unidentified rioters confronting security forces.

Scripps News Association K Iw Moscow

Appointment of regional governors and claim on strikers

In St Petersburg on March 2, officials announced Vice royalty of the Caucasus and Governor General of Warsaw have been named with full powers to subdue strikers. General Atoeseel, who surrendered Port Arthur, met the Cuar after lunch today.

Scripps News Association St Petersburg Verontaoff Kuff Caucasus Macimovitch Warsaw Petersburg Atoeseel Port Arthur

Naval Bill Amendment Defeated in Warnington House

The House defeated Vaniver's amendment to the naval appropriation bill calling for an investigation into the armor plate trust. The vote outcome and surrounding debate highlighted concerns over defense procurement practices.

Scripps News Association Warnington House Today Vaniver

Resolutions call for restrict Jap anese immigration

The Sacramento house passed resolutions urging President and Secretary of State to restrict Japanese immigration. The measure passed unanimously this afternoon and similarly cleared the chamber yesterday.

Sacramento House

Meeting of La Grande Modern Woodmen Camp Enjoys Evening

The La Grande camp of the Modern Woodmen of America held a pleasant meeting with social hour. Music by Photographer Hendricks and George H Powers, a recitation by Neighbor Warren Last, and a shared luncheon organized by nearby residents concluded the evening.

la Grande Modern Woodmen of America Hendricks George H Powers Warren

No Meeting Held as Senator Wolcott Dies

Denver dispatch reports no session of the General Assembly due to the death of former Senator Wolcott. A resolutions committee was named to memorialize him before adjournment. The legislature will reconvene tomorrow to consider the government report and a separate seating recommendation for ex governor Peabody.

Hcripps News Association Denver General Assembly Wolcott Peabody

Ready to Rise: Advice From Hequiam Washingtonian

A motivational note urges young men to seize coming chances by expanding knowledge and skills beyond current duties. It emphasizes readiness as the path to advancement and greater opportunity.

Hequiam Washingtonian

La Grande School District Plans Building Addition

Mr H Apoldas, clerk of School District No 6, La Grande visitor, reports that the district directors plan an addition to the present building.

H Apoldas la Grande

Japanese Have Cut Russian Supplies

General Oku reports Japanese forces driven Russians back and occupying Kalletta on the Liou Ho river forty miles west of Mukden. This positions Japanese to threaten Kuropatkin's lines along the Sen Minting road, potentially cutting Russian army supplies. A Petersburg dispatch notes a war council planned around March to decide Kuropatkin's recall.

Tokio Oku Kalletta Liou-ho Mukden Kuropatkin Sen Mint Ing Road Rhoal Kouropatkin Lenden Frmnt Petersburg Marohth Kuropetkin

Great Statue Vulcan Heads to Portland for Fair Display

The 57 foot mam moth statue of Vulcan built to advertise Birmingham iron mines begins its journey from St Louis to Portland Oregon today. It will stand on a high point at the fair grounds in Portland.

St Louis Vulcan Birmingham Ale Portland Oregon

Papers Served In Kansas City Receiver Plea

Papers were served in Kansas City on March 2 to appoint a receiver for Prairie Oil Gas Company, alleging the firm disobeyed laws and warrants the court oversight.

Scrippe News Association Kansas City Prairie Oil Gas Company

Japanese Calvary Raid Near Mukden

Japanese cavalry raided Simmintine thirty miles west of Mukdeno this afternoon and ransacked the buildings and the Chinese houses.

Y Scripps News Association Calvery Simmintine Mukdeno

President Meyers Urges County Exhibit at Fair

President Jefferson Myers of Lenia and Clark air commissioners spoke to the Commercial Club and county leaders urging a strong Union County fair exhibit. He called it a business proposition for statewide benefit and said an appropriation will likely be made to fund the effort.

Jefferson Myers Board of Lenia and Clark Air Commissioners Commercial Club Board of County Commissioners Union County Myers

Fort Walla Walla Abandonment Rumors Spark Debate

Speculation swirls about Fort Walla Walla being abandoned as the Uima tila range lacks facilities for long distance firings and the garrison cannot adapt. The War Department delays barracks decisions, fueling belief the Fourth Cavalry may be sent elsewhere.

Uimatila Ema War Department

President Receives Gracious Message From Noted Leader

The Navy today released a message to the President from a prominent conservative chief praising his long life and kind administration. The letter thanks him for the good roads built and the splendid services established.

Scrips News Association Washington D Navy Department Today Talaila Bemr Wri

Ex Governor Buried at Groton Cemetery

Interment for former Governor George Bonwill held today in Groton Cemetery. Many distinguished personages attended the services in Groton, Massa with notes of respect and ceremony.

Beripps News Association Groton Massa George 8

Deep Well Grant Carty Drills 106 Feet for School District

Grant Carty completes a 106 foot well for School District No 61 on Jens Anson's farm six miles east of the city. The project aims to improve local water supply for the district and nearby residents.

Grant Carty Pear Jens Anson

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