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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1906

Page

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Prisoners Prefer Caldwell Prison Over Local Facility

Scripps News reports inmates at Caldwell prison after a morning transfer from a Caldwell jail. The old facility is described as unsanitary and unsafe with four cells and eight prisoners cooking for themselves. The government may be asked to deploy extra guards. In Paris Countess Castellano seeks absolute divorce with separate domicile and child custody pending decision.

Scripps News Aa Moyer Haywood Geo. A. Pettibone Ganyon County Caldwaillk Scripps News Association Paris

Child Labor Bill Advances Against Injurous Labor

Reports from Des Moines indicate both houses passed a bill prohibiting employment of under eighteens in injurious labor including cash girls in department stores. In other news, rumors claim Mrs Dowie told a friend the Apostle and she have separated and she will join Zion City.

Scrippe Nova Association Des Moines Scripps News Association Pn Mar

Grain Markets Open with Mixed Early Wheat Corn In Chicago

Chicago wheat opened at 12 percent and closed at 77 percent. Corn started at 45 and finished at 45 percent. Oats began at 291 and settled at 29 percent.

Scripps News Association Chicago

Nephew of General Rivera Attacks Deputy Sogiano in Madrid

In Madrid on March 15 a nephew of General Rivera attacked Deputy Sogiano after criticism of Spanish generals in Cuba and Manila. Sogiano was knocked down and lost two teeth. General Weyler vowed to take defense into his own hands as Linares and others threatened resignations if the government fails to defend their honor.

Scripps News Association Madrid Rivera Philippines Sogiano Cuba Manila Weyler Logiano Linares

Midwestern Snow Disrupts Traffic and Communications

Reports from Kansas City indicate the central Midwest endures the season's heaviest snow with heavy traffic disruption across Iowa Nebraska and Kansas and wire communications interrupted.

Scripps News Association Kansas City Middlewest Iowa Nebraska Kansas

Women's leader is dead telegram from Rochester

A message sent to the Equal Suffrage headquarters from Rochester announces the death of the women's leader. The telegram signed by Anna M. Shaw urges Oregon to make women's freedom a cornerstone of its monument. The note is dated March 15 in Portland.

Scripps News Association Portland Equal Suffrage Rochester New York Oregon Anna M. Shaw

Congress Approves 50000 For Railroad Monopoly Probe

Washington March 13 a favorable report was authorized on the resolution to appropriate 50000 dollars to carry out the presidents recommendation for government investigation of railroads alleged to monopolize coal and oil. C S Wigglesworth of Flora Wallowa county is in the city this week on business.

Scripps News Association Washington Congress C. S. Wigglesworth Flora Wallowa County

Severe storm damages Salt Lake area with downed wires

A terrific storm hit the Salt Lake region causing extensive tree damage and downed wires. Several storefronts were blown in and the power plants damaged. Thunder began in the afternoon with hail that turned to snow, with drifts up to 12 inches in many places.

Socripps News Assocation Salt Lake

Storms in Wallowa Bring Snow and Cold

Enterprise Oregon reports a foot of snow on the level with deeper drifts near the mountains. Last night logged five degrees below zero as stockmen fear lambing losses. early signs indicate the storm's worst may be over.

Enterprise, Wallowa Co Here

Freight wreck near Gregory kills three tramps

S P WREK. Redding Cal Mar 18 The Southern Pacific freight was wrecked two miles south of Gregory last night Seven cars were hurled from the track It is reported that three tramps were killed The wrecker has gone to the scene All traffic temporarily tied up.

Scripps News Association Redding Cal Mar Southern Pacific Gregory

Senator Smoot Denies Three-Wife Charge in Utah

United States Senator Reed Smoot of Utah refuses the accusation of having three wives, calling the report absolutely false. The denial, voiced in Washington, asserts no truth to the scandalous claim and defends his personal life.

Scripps News Association Washington United States Reed Smoot Utah

La Grande Elects New City Council In Quiet Vote

Voters in La Grande cast a heavy ballot amid water concerns and bond questions. New mayor J B Stoddard and council members from wards one through four were elected with broad satisfaction and optimistic notes for the 1906 council’s work.

J. B. Stoddard I. R. Snook Marshall L. Rayburn de Wright Jumilman J.J. Carr E. W. Bartlett A. L. Richardson S. A Gardinier L. D. Reavis S. Dunn G.E. Fowler J. T. Williamson Bartlett Dunn la Grance Bird F. Lewis Wm. Miller Recorder R. Snook C. J. Vanderpoel Marshal— Ed. Brady LW. Faulk L. Ray W. T. Grider H. A. Watson

Battle sees women and children killed during Moro clash

General Wood reported from Jolo that women and children were killed in the Moro battle. He noted natives fought fiercely, using women as spectators and children as shields while warriors charged troops. Many injuries arose from spears and knives, and wounded natives reportedly resisted surgeons.

Scrippa News Association Manila General Wood Jolo Sheen

Guerneville Fire Destroys Grand Central Hotel

Fire swept Guerneville in the Redwoods early today destroying the Grand Central hotel and several business buildings. The estimated loss reached about 20 000 dollars with the cause still undetermined.

Scripps News Association Santa Rosa Guerneville Red Woods Grand Central Hotel Mystary

Senator Tillman to unveil Khepura bill on rail transport

Washington report notes Tillman will present a long Khepura bill on railroad transportation next Thursday. Democrats discuss arranging a conference on afternoon speeches about rate regulation.

Oees Washington Tillman

Taft to Be Associate Justice of U S Supreme Court

Washington March 13. It is stated that Secretary Taft has accepted the position of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court to replace the retiring Justice Brown who resigns due to failing eyesight. Taft will travel to New York to confer with his brother about the appointment.

Scripps News Association Washington, D. C Taft Supreme Court of the United States Brown New York

Dewey Confident in Safe Passage to Philippines

Captain Wood of the dry dock Dewey reports in a storm the Dewey is the best ship in the fleet. She only rolled five degrees and he is certain to reach the Philippines safely despite Indian Ocean monsoons.

Scripps News Association Norfolk Mar Wood Deway Dewey Philippines

White Girls Kidnapped and Killed Reported

Fragmented dispatch reports five inmates arrested in New York amid a case alleging the kidnapping and murder of white girls. Police claim a notorious politician is under arrest as details unfold with new evidence about victims forced into deadly fates.

Barippa News Association New ‘York Robert Springa

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