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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1905
Page
1
Six thousand Interborough Rapid Transit Co employees walked out at 4 AM demanding shorter hours and higher pay. Trains run with strikebreakers under Boss Farley as violence and sabotage disrupt service and business. Detectives report few trains in operation and widespread disruption.
Portland March 7. The strike at the Lewis and Clark exposition grounds appears broken as over 500 workers seek employment today, many who joined the strike last week. Contractors claim union strength exhausted and predict no further trouble.
Estimates prepared in Tokio place General Kuropatkin's forces between the Shakhe river and Tie pass at just over 400000 with 335000 infantry 35000 cavalry and 35000 artillery and 1604 guns. Including other garrisons and guards the total east of Baikal is about 700000.
Harold eleven year old son of J W Pennington has been found in Portland after running away from home. He now lives near Pendleton.
The German steamer Numidia reports sighting two Japanese squadrons about 100 miles southeast of Hongkong. The first squadron of nine battleships and cruisers was seen at dawn moving with lights out. A second squadron of 13 large warships was seen in the afternoon.
The Coe Commission Co. with offices in hundreds of cities across the North Wealand Pacific coast went into receivership. Former Judge Harrison named receiver as liabilities reach about $200,000 after problems in the recent wheat deal.
A M Palmer, a well known theatrical manager, died this afternoon in New York City from apoplexy. his passing ends a prominent career in the stage world.
The senate adjourned until tomorrow after one hour of discussion on nominations.
Scripps News reports the reserve fund of the German National Bank is short eighty five thousand dollars. The missing funds include fifty thousand dollars in bills and five thousand dollars in gold. The bank, a strong city institution, is believed sound despite the discrepancy.
The World reports a trust named Aenewel-veling operating in New York City cleared about 725 dollars daily by moving snow during January and February. The claim centers on the trust’s rapid earnings from winter snow removal activities.
Sacramento March 7 The governor signed a bill prohibiting the use of trading stamps which has been a loss to merchants of this state.
Washington March 7 The new pension commissioner Vespasian Warner of Illinois began duties today and announced plans for far reaching reforms in pension office management. He stated that secrecy will end and all information needed to resolve cases will be made public.
The Corbett Nelson fight in San Francisco grossed 14208 dollars. Divided among Hagee Valley club for 7104 dollars Battling Nelson for 4242.49 dollars and Young Corbett for 2811.60 dollars.
In Cleveland on March 7 Mrs Chadwick appeared nervous in court as Dr Chadwick sat in. Directors Holter Randolph and cashier Spear testified about bank loan disclosures and a $16,000 Beckwith certified check linked to the Oberlin bank. Marshall and Provo connected Mrs Chadwick to large deposits and a $92,000 total in checks and drafts.
High Sheriff Henry said a chemist found a blue stained substance in stomach extracts and will testify today as the inquest proceeds. The report's delay was attributed to ongoing chemical testimony and procedural backlogs at the Honolulu inquest.
Washington March 7 The President sent to the Senate the nomination of Charles Treat of New York to be treasurer of the United States succeeding Ellis W Roberts who has served nearly eight years Also Charles W Anderson colored nominated to be internal revenue collector of New York
Manager Steward promotes Mahara Eros led company of renowned colored entertainers touring nationwide. The all black troupe features a large chorus of women and male artists and promises original costumes and new scenery with first city performances. No white performers appear in the cast.
Reports say the Japanese smashed the Kuselan center and are near victory as heavy artillery roars near Mukden. Russian forces reportedly press Japanese lines and have taken several villages amid fierce combat. General Keulber directs the operation.
Mr Wm J Morrison and Miss dea May Schilke wed at Dr A LeRoy's Portland home on March 6 1905 officiated by Dr A LeRoy. Bride noted as La Grandee social leader and groom a promising young business man. They will visit Portland and Corvallis before returning home early next week. OBRYANT-McGHIE M arriage on March 7 1905 at the Blue Ta io hotel between Mr J W O Bryant and Miss La Priel McGhie with Rev Gillildin officiating.
Martha OC Blood aged sixty two died in the city on March 7 1006 She was the mother of Mrs AW Leffel and had recently moved here from Peru Indians She accompanied her daughter to La Grande recently Funeral plans are pending as relatives in Peru are notified The note ends with a grim prophecy about dispatches predicting a major battle tomorrow
Report from March 2 2000 states Russians repelling Japanese defenses near Musen Tong Heights. Forces reportedly occupy the position after battles leading to hundreds of prisoners captured. Casualty figures are unconfirmed and unverified in the brief dispatch.
A March 7 dispatch notes the Europatkine center broken and thirteen heavy sergeants captured by Japanese forces. If true the Russians would be defeated. Russian losses reported up to tonight total about fifty thousand, while Japanese casualties are around seventy thousand.
Citizens of Union attack Senator Pisroe and Representative Dobbin for opposing a Union county split. Union members could not consent to an excessive tax to satisfy an old quarrel with La Grande. Pierce and Dobbin acted honorably, and Union does not need the county seat to be a good town.
The Malheur Gazette reports Malheur county schools preparing exhibits for the Lewis and Clark fair. Entries include Yale schools led by Prof. Byland in Ontario, Prof. Peebles in Jordan Valley, Mice Roberts principal, Nysen under Prof. Smith, Owyhee, Mica Ween principal, White Star, Miss Johnston principal, Vale.
A report notes high values placed on top horses with Syeonby insured for 100000 dollars and Delhi insured for 60000 dollars, highlighting the practice among owners of safeguarding equine champions.
The United States saw nearly seven thousand distinct books released in 1904. Publishers and authors contributed a broad range of genres and topics during the year.
The article states the navy spent 200,000 during four years of civil war and 314,000,000 for four years of peace, as reported by Mr. Gorman.
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