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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1906

Page

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Supreme Court judges motion delays Standard Oil case

Justice Glidesleeve of the Missouri Supreme Court today delayed action on a motion to compel Standard Oil's Rogers to answer questions from Attorney General Hadley. The court adjourned until March 26, with Rogers to respond if the case evolves in Missouri. White House briefings considered Alaska governor candidates J P Clum and W B Hoggart, with President narrowing to Clum or another figure.

Glidesleeve Supreme Court Standard Oil Rogers Hadley Supreme Court of Missouri Thici Gastorthy Missouri Scripps News Association March White House J. P. Clum Alaska Henanway W. B. Hoggart Flint Clim Hoggart

U.S. Plans Manila Precautions and Ship Charter Deals

Washington reports the government orders transport Meade McLeenay and Patrick held at Manila upon arrival to prepare for Orient contingencies. Officials tentatively agree with Great Northern to charter Minnesota and Dakota if needed for future operations.

Scripps News Association Washington Orient Meade, McLeenay Patrick Manila Quarterminster Great Northern Steamship Company Minnesota Dakota Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Green New York Geo. W. Beaver Senate Commodore J. S. Sloat Monterey California Ninth Circuit

Fish boats return as missing diverters reduced

In Trondhjem Norway in March all but fifteen of three hundred fishing boats have returned. Fifty are known to have drowned leaving a grave toll among crews as authorities confirm losses in the disaster.

Scripps News Association Trondhjem Norway

Danish Arctic Explorer Mikelson Plans Banks Land Expedition

Captain Mikelson, the Danish explorer, arrives to finalize preparations for an Arctic expedition to Banks Land. Joint venture of the Royal Geographical Society of London and the American Geographical Society funds a vessel and a 11 to 12 man crew. The mission aims to explore the western Arctic Ocean near Beaufort Sea, establish a supply depot, and conduct magnetic and meteorological observations plus studies of the Esquimaux of Wollaston Land, with a spring 1908 start if a suitable ship is secured.

McKenzie River Mikelson McKenzie Delta Arctic Arctic Ocean Banka Land Beaufort Sea Mikélson Banks Land Pole Wollaston Land Pacific

Fighter Frank Neill admits no medical exam in fatal bout case

San Francisco report says Frank Neill admits no medical examination was performed on fighters as required by law after a March bout at Mechanics Pavilion. Dr Day named by promoters is a myth, prompting DA Langdon to threaten prosecution of all connected if no proper exam occurred.

Scripps News Association San Francisco Frank Neill Harry Tenny Mechanics Pavilion Day Langdon Ashe Nail Associated Fight Club Health Board

Jewish Congress Meets in Empire Discusses Jewish Welfare

Representatives from across the empire attend a Jewish congress. Leaders vow a thorough discussion to improve conditions for Jews, but no definite plan has been proposed yet.

Empire

Mitchell denies coal strike agreement with Robbins

New York March 6 John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers denies entering an agreement with Robbins to force a strike in the anthracite regions. Friends say reports came from enemies seeking to undermine Mitchell and stop the chick off system that funds Union dues by withholding them from miners.

Scripps News Association New York John Mitchell United Mine Workers Robbins Mitchell

Grand jury Report Expected Amid Indictment Prep

The grand jury met through today with one witness. prosecutors prepared indictments and expect to report tomorrow. Funeral services for Col. George B. Currey were held at the Methodist Church with G A R and W R C delegations overseeing the rites. Currey, born April 4 1835 in Indiana, served in the Civil War and later practiced law in Oregon before dying recently in La Grande.

Speermen Grand Jury Col. Currey George B. Gurrey J. D. Gillilan Gurvey H.H. Mower Cal Geo. B. Currey Montgomery County Indiana Crawfordsville Wabash College Oregon Eugene Col. Curray Williams Dalles Oregon Infantry 1St Oregon Cavalry Department of the Columbia Wright John Nathan San Francisco Portland Salem Jennie CG. Gaines Geo. H Fred B. Currey United States Land Office Grover Cleveland

Claice Trial Pause Fails Plea Offer in First Degree Murder

In New York on March 6 the Claice trial paused briefly as prosecutors refused to accept a guilty plea to a lesser degree. The charge remained murder in the first degree and the trial resumed at 1:30 PM.

Scripps News Association New York Claice

Showslide Blocks Track In Utah Canyon Crossing

Provo Utah March 5 A huge an on glide blocked the Denver Rio Grande six miles up the canyon.

Scripps News Association Provo Utah Porgua Denver Rio Grande

Preparations Under Way for Ninth Brotherhood Convention

Memphis March 6 with general officers of the Brotherhood of St Andrews arriving to plan the October 18 to 21 convention. Delegates from the US Canada England Australia and the Hawaiian Islands attended past meetings with 700 delegates at Chicago 1905.

Scrippa News Association Memphis Tenn Brotherhood of St. Andrews The Robert H. Gardiner Hubert, Gameton Frank Shalby E. G C. McAlister George H. Randall Assemblies of Linois Ohio Indiana Mongan Hm. Adama Brotherhood Baltimore Columbus Richmond Detroit Boston Denver Philadelphia Chicago United States Canada England Australia Hawaiian Islands

Electric Rail Attempt Aims Fremont Florence Link

A faded passage describes a plan by a San Jose syndicate to establish electric railroads from Fremont to Florence and up Royal Gorge. It notes high river currents and a bridge over the Neetu area as part of the proposed route, expecting construction later this summer.

Grande Coahanan San Jose Fremont Florence Royal Gorgas

Resignation Expected for Captain Curtis at Army Posts

Report says the War Department likely accepts the resignation of Captain A F Curtis formerly on duty in New York and near Washington and lately commanding a post artillery company at the Presidio. Curtis was recently tried by a general court martial on charges of intoxication and awaits a second trial.

Scripps News Association Ar Department A. F. Curtis New York Washington Presidio Gurtis Wilegirls Cortin War Department

Pleaded Not Guilty in Chicago Murder Case

Richard alleged murderer today pleaded not guilty as a motion to quash was overruled. The fragmented report notes tense proceedings at Chicago court with a key ruling on the motion.

Scripps News Chicago Richard R Erens

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