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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1906

Page

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Susan B Anthony Nearing Death at 86 in Rochester

Susan B Anthony lies sinking rapidly in Rochester on March 12, with delirium and her last words touching the Oregon battle for woman suffrage. A veteran advocate for civil rights and abolition, she voted in 1872 in New York, prompting arrest to test constitutional amendments.

Eclippe News Association Rochester N. Y Susan B, Anthony Oregon Anthony New York Union

Missionaries Meet in Indiana State Convention

One of the most important State Missionary Conventions of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Indiana opened in Indianapolis on March 12. The large attendance includes representatives from all parts of the state as conference and district officers, pastors, local churches and young people's societies gather to align church organizational work.

Scripps Mews Association Methodist Episcopal Church of Indiana

Wisconsin Humane Society Dog Cat and Pet Stock Show opens

The second annual Dog Cat and Pet Stock Show under the Wisconsin Humane Society opens at Terry's Hall in Milwaukee tonight. The cat show portion runs the first half of the week after last year's success.

Scripps News Association Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Humane Society Terry's Hall

Eighth Regiment Hospital Corps Meet Promises Cracker Events

New York March 12 the annual Sect of the Hospital Corps regimental armory will host a big evening meet with abundant entries and crack athletes. Gold watches prize the first man in each event. Events include 260 yard dash handicap 440 yard handicap bicycle and relay races.

Aig Hetgtae Ree New York

Pennsylvania and Haverford Face Intercollegiate Socker Clash

In Philadelphia this afternoon Pennsylvania University meets Haverford University in the Intercollegiate Socker League game. The league already includes Columbia Harvard Haverford Cornell and Pennsylvania with Yale Chicago Minnesota and Michigan likely to join this year.

Scripps News Association Philadelphia Pennsylvania University Haverford University Columbia Harvard Haverford Cornell Pennsylvania Yale Chicago Minnesota Michigan

Senator Cockrell Predicts Rogers Will Inform on Hadley Stand

Former U S Senator Cockrell of the Interstate Commerce Commission says Rogers of Standard Oil will tell Attorney General Hadley the next time he testifies and believes Rogers fears punishment.

Beripps News Association Kansas City United States Cockrell Interstate Commerce Commission Rogers Standard Oil Company Hadley Missouri

Nevada Storm Ravages Chinatown Injuries Not Reported

A severe storm in Virginia New, March 12, destroyed five buildings causing about $10,000 in damage. Chinatown areas suffered most as many houses were blown from foundations. No injuries were reported.

Borippa News Association Virginia New Chinatown

Russian Priest Arrested After Labor Subsidy Probe

In St Petersburg Father Go pen was arrested on eve of an inquiry into charges that labor organizations were subsidized by the government. The minister of commerce would exonerate him, while his enemies say the arrest was staged to show government persecution. Elections for national assemblymen ran in Moscow with about a third of factory hands boycotting, deeming the vote a farce and laws favoring the rich.

Scripps News Association St. Petersburg Gopen Moscow

Ant-Papir Trust Faces Supreme Court Challenge

Washington March 12 The paper trust was worsted in the series of cases before the supreme court. Officials of the Wisconsin plants were ordered to obey the lower court and produce documents before the examiner of the anti trust investigating committee.

Scripps Newa Association Washington Mar Paper Supreme Court Wisconsin Antitrust Investigating Committee

Greek Gambler Gharakaris Sentenced to Death for Dol Vannisat Killing

Athens reports that Gharakaris, the gambler who killed former Premier Dol Vannisat on June 50th, was sentenced to death after urging the jury to impose the extreme penalty. Accomplice Mitsa received eight years in prison.

Scripps News Association Athens

Pendleton Storm Leaves Oregon Railways Stalled

A severe sand storm sweeps the region between The Dalles and Umatilla, burying tracks for miles and delaying all trains in Pendleton, Oregon, on March 12.

Scripps News Association Pendleton Mar Oregon Dalles Umatilla

Opium Problem in Manila Calls for Government Monopoly

Washington report notes the Philippine Commission committee urges opium trade to be state controlled with license and eventual prohibition. Taft forwards recommendation to Congress. The plan includes smoker registration and restricting handling to government employees. It also supports treating habituates and school education on opium harms.

Scripps News Amociation Washington Phillipine Commission Taft Congress

Worst in Years Storm Strikes Eastern Oregon

Mar 12 in Baker City reports the worst storm in years with fifty hours of snow piling two feet deep. Traffic is paralyzed and stock on the range suffers across Eastern Oregon as the storm continues.

Serippa News Baker City Mar Oregon

Woman Will Hang After Supreme Court Upheld Ruling

Anna Valentine from New Jersey known as the Italian murderess appeared before the supreme court, which affirmed the lower court decision and ordered her execution.

Scripps News Washington Anna Valentine New Jersey Supreme Court

Postmasters Appointed Across Western States

The President has appointed Frank J. Payne postmaster at Sutter Creek California W E Kitterell at Burke Idaho Geo N Lamphere at Palouse Washington Albert S Dickinson at Waitsburg Washington and H H Hull at Wenatchee Washington March 12 Washington dispatch lists these official appointments by the Berippa News Association.

Berippa News Association Washington Frank J. Payne Sutter Creek Cal W. E. Kitterell Burke Idaho Geo. N. Lamphere Palouse Albert S. Dickinson Waitsburg Wash H. H. Hull Wenatchee

Growell Dissatisfied with Sugar Prices

Ogden March 12 Farmers refuse beet planting due to Amalgamated Sugar Company price cuts. Action signals potential sugar shortage as growers report serious impact on supply.

Scripps News Association Ogden Mar Amalgamated Sugar Company

Interstate Commerce Commission Opens Oil Freight Rate Inquiry

Kansas City March 12 The Interstate Commerce Commission met to probe freight rates on oil in the Middle West. Traffic officials and shippers from across the region attended the session seeking data and clarification.

Scripps News Association Kansas City Interstate Commerce Commission Middle West

Hood River Candidate Seeks U.S. Senate Seat

El Smith of Hood River announces candidacy for United States Senator. Four aspirants compete, with the legislature to ratify the winner. The article stresses that legislative ratification matters more than the individual candidate and warns against disregarding this process.

Web Smith Hood River Congress United States

Miss Lillian McCall Guests at Sleighing Party

Miss Lillian McCall of La Grande was guest of honor at a sleighing party hosted by Mesars Harris and Lindstrom on Monday evening. The group included Mesdames Garen and Leiby, Misses Larson Mansfield Wade and others, with a ride to Bourne and a return through the smelt or by the hosts. Jon Palmer and wife returned from Baker City after visiting relatives.

Lillian McCall Elocut Jonlet la Grande Mesars Harris Lindstrom Mesdames R. B. Garen Clara M. Leiby Hortense Larson Madge Mansfield Marcia Wade Olive Ene Mesers Montague Jones Chatten McMillan Bourne Harris and Lindstron Sumpter American

King Edward and Alexandra’s 43rd Wedding Anniversary

London report recalls the 1868 royal wedding of Albert Edward Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra of Denmark. The celebration was subdued due to the Queen's father’s death, with formal greetings from cabinet, diplomatic corps, parliament, and presidents, including Roosevelt.

8Eripps News Association London Edward Prince of Wales Alexandra Denmark Christian of United States Roonavelt Marlborough House Albert Edward, Prince of Wales King Edward VIII King Chrisian LX St. George's Chapel Windsor

Trials of Cruisers Set for March and April Trials

The 1600 armored cruiser Tennessee built by Gramp& Sons will be officially tried in Rockland Maine toward the month end. The sister ship Washington built at Camden New Jersey will be tried on the same course on April 1.

Scrippa News Association Washington Tennessee Gramp& Sons Rockland Camden N. J

Portland in Blaze: Thirty Fires Struck City

Portland fire department battled thirty fires in thirty hours ending at noon today causing an estimated $40,000 in damage. Most fires started in parks or neighboring chimneys and most structures burned were dwellings across the city.

Scripps News Association Portland

Col Mann Indicted for Perjury in Town Topics Case

Col Mann editor of Town Topics indicted for perjury in New York with R. J. Collier as the complainant. The charge stems from testimony given in the publication's case.

Scripps News Association New York Col. Mann Town Topics R. J. Collier

Court Denies Writ in Habeas Corpus Case

Judge Staward heard arguments on a writ of habeas corpus for Vincent, St. John, and Burk, president of Minera Union. No indictments issued against John over the murder. Supreme Court denied the writ for President Moyer and others. confinement options left to prisoners. Defense appeals to US Supreme Court and seeks time to prep bill of exceptions.

Scripps News Staward District Court Vincent Alla St. John Burk Minera Union John Supreme Court Ing Moyer Haywood George A. Pattibone Ganyon County Thy Supreme Court of the United States

Mitchell Arrives in Indianapolis for Mine Workers Conference

John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, arrives in Indianapolis to arrange a convention for miners. He is reticent but notes operators anticipate a strike.

Scripps News Association Indianapolis Ind John Mitchell United Mine Workers

First Convention of Franco American Foresters in Woonsocket

The first official annual convention of the Franco American Foresters in Woonsocket gathers leaders from Court Lafontaine and other French speaking courts in New England. The event, hosted by the grand lodge of Foresters of America, aims to adopt by-laws and set precedents for a rapidly growing organization with thousands already enrolled.

Scorippa Woonsocket New Order of

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