05 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
1
London in turmoil as China Japan fray nears war. British officials fear a rapid escalation after Japan demands the Maru’s return and mobilizes fleets. England cites U S policy but worries over a broader crisis in Manchuria and Asian holdings amid rising naval activity.
A Bartlett man was found not guilty after a two hour ten minute jury deliberation. The judge instructed the jury that proving a threat to prosecute Klein and Smith was essential and money received did not affect guilt. In Washington a conference of prominent colored men seeks Negro voter unity and political influence. In San Francisco Lobos Square camp, the last refugee camp, dissolves with residents dispersing citywide.
The Free love colony founded by Alexander Horr in Skagit County near Seattle is dissolved under receivership amid disposal of realty and property. The anarchist project, attracting followers worldwide, ends its existence.
Governor Hughes will be guest of honor at the Traffic Club dinner in New York City tomorrow night. He is expected to air his views on railroad legislation during the event.
Grim scenes filled Collinwood after a warehouse fire killed 162 and injured many. Families crowded the Morgue to identify bodies as officials investigated causes amid conflicting reports of an overheated furnace, firebug, or crossed wires.
London March reports that the Bank of England directors reduced the minimum rate of discount to 0.5 percent from 4 percent in force since January 1. The move signals restored confidence in American financial status and a reduced risk of heavy Bank of England demands in the coming months.
A letter reports brakeman A. B. Edwarda, who left the city about a year ago, was killed several weeks ago while working in the railroad yards at Cedar Napida Iowa.
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