09 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1905
Page
1
New York March 9 Officials say the elevated subway strike is broken the leaders are urging power house workers to quit and there is no disorder observed.
March DW quotes say the seaports talks with San Domingo were misleading and the State Department would not act without Senate ratification. The department denies knowledge of any January agreement reportedly paid for and announced by the press.
A March 9 dispatch from Washington notes a committee report by the Interstate Commerce Commission on the Panama Railroad praising management while criticizing lethargy. The report advocates government ownership of the Panama railroads.
Washington March 9 The aged Indian chief Gereniwo addressed the President as Great Father asking to take the rope from his people The President declined noting past killings in Arizona and stating he cannot grant the request Geronimo and his band caused trouble among white settlers in the region
Bryan Ohio March 9 The Letcher arson case closed with a guilty verdict after a twenty year lapse. Letcher fled to California where he ran a business and was regarded as upright before his arrest and return to face charges of fire setting and insurance fraud. The jury’s finding marks him as one of the era’s most remarkable felons.
Smelt priced at 7 cents Friday at Boas Meat Market. Phone number listed as 481 for inquiries.
Telegrams from Berlin Moscow and Tokyo report Japanese forces pressing toward Mukden with Russians in retreat. Oyama claims victory in all directions. Mukden may be evacuated as rail lines are cut and rear-guard actions continue.
The Senate Committee on foreign relations today decided to report favorably on the San Domingo treaty as amended.
Monte Carlo report notes Marquis Angleasy born 1875 is dying of consumption and has recently been declared bankrupt with liabilities around 3,000,000. The item lists his health and financial status as of March 9.
The baseball season opens Sunday with a benefit game between two local teams. Admission is twenty five cents, and all proceeds go to the Fields family after a recent fire destroyed their home and belongings. Proceeds aid a good cause as teams’ lineups are announced later.
The Farmers Institute reports solid attendance and steady progress in Island City as sessions proceed with success in multiple areas. Organizers credit engagement and clear program structure for positive turnout.
Police say they withhold opinions until the Honolulu investigation ends and facts are gathered. Detectives seek the person who poisoned the mineral water Mrs. Stanford drank, a name not yet linked to the case. Several household servants may be arrested as accessories.
Mrs Chadwick faces court with confidence after testimony on bank bookkeeping. Defense to rest their case as government resumes in the afternoon and jurors likely to hear verdicts by tomorrow morning.
The Raleton prize fund bill failed in the lower house today after passing the senate earlier. Haworth returned from Heppner where he served as a WO W delegate.
Citizens notice two large stone stems near Exhibit Hall quarried from Geo Kreiger’s quarry. The pieces, 14 feet long, reflect ongoing local supply from nearby quarries as power company projects approach. Export potential looms as city growth continues.
Oregon's road fund for 1904 totaled 64502.24 dollars with Union county at 61145.56. The apportionment was made at Salem on last Monday.
The funeral for Spencer Kiellas, who died in a Tuesday night burn, was held at the chapel with Rev. Gillilan officiating. Mr and Mrs Fields received community sympathy as Kiddie Bros, noted stock dealers, plan to ship bogs to the Portland market and weigh them for the Lewis and Clark fair.
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