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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1908

Page

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Anarchist Plot Suspect List Grows in Chicago

Chicago reports another arrest in the alleged plot to assassinate Chief of Police Shippy. Isidore Maron, a Russian Jew, age 30, linked to the plan and to key figures in the anti police demonstration. Olga Axerbach, sister of a dead man, held on suspicion after identifying the body.

Shippy Red Flag Chicago Harry Inadore Maron Rossian Lazarus Averbuch Olga Axerbach Han Harrison Street Elppe Isidore Maron

Curly Haired Boy and Averbuch Case Update

Officials at Augustina hospital report improvement for the chief Fo lay and driver. Shippy, son of the chief, shows good recovery after a night of rest. Police query suspects as Maron and companions attend an anarchist meeting. Olga Averbuch is noted as related to the dead man.

Edward Herman West 12Th Street Mary Adams Canal Street Tony Kormtron Adams’ House Olga Averbuch Shippy Augustina Hospital Folay Harry Shippy Averbuch Maron Rosie Aver

Portland Cop Faces Second Degree Murder Charge

Portland reports Policeman Nathan Butler held for murder in the second degree after a coroner s jury finding he shot and killed Herman Shaffer, a longshoreman, during a disturbance at a birthday party. Butler was jailed in the city prison awaiting trial in Portland.

Portland Nathan Bulter Herman Shaffer Mannalng Salter Shaffer

Rival Financial Bills Face House Clash and Uncertain Outlook

Washington March 3 The fight between the Aldrich emergency relief bill and the Fowler bill intensifies in Congress as Cannon favors Aldrich while the Fowler measure gains public support. Republicans split into rival camps leaving Democrats unable to seize legislative momentum amid looming conflict.

Vest and Cannon Fowler Washington House Aldrich Cannon Banking Committee Roosevelt Banking Committees

Law Effective Tomorrow Affects Railroad Hours

The national hours of service law for railroad workers takes effect tomorrow with shifts and coverage debated. Objections to the Erdman act and wage concerns are raised by unions led by the American Federation of Labor. The case and jury selection proceed as courts consider immediate investigations and potential appeals.

Washington Baltimore & Ohio Interstate Commerce Commission TJ Wee Met Ralironda Gompers Interstate Commerce Commision

Bartlett Trial Reopens In County Court

The second trial of B W Bartlett began in circuit court before Judge William Smith as Sheriff orders a special venire of two jurors ready by four. Earlier, Bartlett and councilmen Gardinier faced charges of trying to extort money from saloonkeepers J C Smith and M Klein to permit gambling in City of La Grande venues. The prior defendants were convicted and sentenced to one month in the county jail with Gardinier serving and Bartlett taking his sentence.

Suprem Court Samuel White John L. Brand Baker City Bolomon Seamon Union J. A. Fraker la Grande Huron G. L Wade Summerville Tony Hempe William Fine Elgin E. C. Reese Cove Wiliam Wiggleeworth Telecaset B. W. Bartlett William Smith Haber City W. Bartlett A. Gardinier J. C. Smith M. Klein Amith Klein Gardinton Bartle

Oregon Delegation Weighs McCourt for U S District Attorney

Oregon lawmakers discuss John McCourt Pendleton and Bryson Corvallis as possible United States district attorney nominees to replace Birtel. Intersetate Commerce to hear lumber rate evidence tomorrow as Pacific Northwest lumbermen protest high charges. Portland reports reveal no rail nomination for rates though indignation runs high. Appointed disintant United States district attorneys WoGtor and Rob mikey will tackle the criminal docket and land fraud cases next.

Oregon McCourt Pendleton Federal V Attorney—Interstate Commission Washington John McCourt Penneton Bryson Corvallis United Statton District Storney Birtetol Interstate Commerce Communion Pacific Northwest Apsisuttit Portland United Igiok Attorny Wogb Tor W Boane Rob Mikey Wee United States Weral Court

Two Spaniards Dead in Jordan Valley Dynamite Blast

Two Spaniards were killed near Jordan Valley by a dynamite explosion while working on irrigation. The incident occurred yesterday, with authorities reporting the tragedy in Boise.

Boise Jordan Valley

Tacoma Mayor Charged With Graft by Opponent at Rally

In Tacoma on March 2 Charles Drury, a Democratic mayoral candidate, accused Mayor Wright of a $6000 bribe from Barbar Asphalt two years ago. Wright denied graft, called Drury mad, and urged libel action. Ex-City Attorney Anderson backed graft claims, Wright dismissed him as incompetent.

Tacoma Wright Charles Drury Barbar Asphalt Company Drury Hint Anderson Fnd Imar Oy Atorney

Japanese Fleet Advances Toward Macae After Sab Maru Capture

Reports indicate March and April pilots proceed toward Macae aboard the Japanese steamer Sab Maru captured by the men. The fleet includes Otowa Arleke Mate and supporting destroyers battlecruisers and torpedo boats.

Otowa Arelke Mate

Indiana Mineworkers Convene in Terre Haute for 11th Annual Convention

Indiana miners from 189 locals gathered in Germania hall Terre Haute for the 11th annual United Mineworkers convention. A joint session with operators will set a wage scale and resolve outstanding disputes.

Indiana Terre Haute Ind

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