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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1906

Page

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Trials and Public Outcry Stir New York March News

Robert Spriggs faced trial amid sensational testimony details that could incite lynching if published. G E McCulley returned from Elgin where the First National Bank of Elgin expanded capital from 25 000 to 50 000 with full subscription, signaling strong local confidence.

Scripps News Association New York Robert Spriggs G.E. McCulley Elgin First National Bank of Elgin Elgin Bank

Isle of Pines Treaty Under Senate Review

Washington March 21 The Senate this afternoon considered the Isle of Pines treaty with Senator Foraker urging ratification in support of the measure.

Isle OF Pines Scripps News Association Washington, D. C Senate Foraker

Bowling Congress Chosen for St Louis Meeting

St Louis has been selected as the site for the next bowling congress. The statement also thanks friends for sympathy and assistance during the bereavement from the death of our mother. Gro O'Neil, R Kerry and Famicy.

Bowling Congress ST. Louis Scripps News Association Gro. O'Neil R. Kerry Famicy

Mitchell Faces Competition for Operator Leadership

Indianapolis March 21 observers say Vice President Lewis could become an equal leader to President Mitchell as his influence with the joint committee grows. Analysts note Mitchell's conference with Robbins led to Robbins downfall and may push Mitchell toward rival leadership in the Operators group.

Scripps News Association Indianapolis Mar Lewis Joint Committee Mitchell Robbins

Des Moines Passes Anti-Discrimination Bill Targeting Oil Firm

The Iowa house passed an anti-discrimination bill aimed at Standard Oil. It bans unfair practices in competition and carries a fine of five thousand dollars and possible imprisonment.

Scripps News Association Des Moines Iowa House Today Standard Oil Company

Miners and Operators In Secret Session In Indianapolis

The joint scale committee of united miners and operators meets in secret in Indianapolis with thirty two members present. In St. Louis Pierce is too ill to testify before the Standard Oil inquiry, with hearings adjourned to April five to allow Hadley to travel to New York for depositions.

Scripps News Association Indianapolis Ind United Miners Ad Operators St. Louis Pierce Standard Oil Hadley New York

Prominent Pennsylvania Rep George R Patterson Dies

George R Patterson United States representative from Pennsylvania died suddenly of heart disease at his Washington residence this morning. A staunch Republican, he served in the fifty-seventh and fifty-eighth Congress and was finishing his fifty-ninth term. Born Lewiston Pennsylvania November 1863 he was 45 at death.

Scripps News Association Washington, D. C George R. Patterson United States Pennsylvania

Railroad forges 47 mile line into Wallowa County

The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company awarded a contract to build 47 miles of track from the mouth of the Wallowa River to Joseph in Wallowa County. The Riparia-Lewiston line is referenced as a related project. Estimated cost reaches about 1.5 million dollars. Construction starts at once with completion targeted within the year.

Portland Wallowa Ryer Joseph Wallowa County Erick Ong Petormuiy Riparia Lewiston

Supposed Kidnappers Arrested in Colma Case

San Francisco police arrest a nameless man who claims he spoke with an Italian on a train after the Tosco child kidnapping. The Italian allegedly took a child in San Jose claiming the child was homeless. Authorities continue to search for the supposed abductor.

Scrippa News Association San Francisco Cal Tosco Colma San Jose

Supreme Court Holds Secret Session At Chief Justice Fuller Home

A special morning session of the U S Supreme Court was held in secrecy at Chief Justice Fuller’s home. Access was denied to all but officials, amid reports the case concerns Ed Johnson a Black man in Chattanooga. Court adjourned to April 2. only grave matters could summon it.

Scripps News Washington Supreme Court of the United States Fuller Johnson Chettanooga

Bailey father of U S Senator dies in operation

New York March 21 N W Bailey father of United States Senator Bailey of Texas died here today while undergoing an operation. He was a native of New York and had resided in Mississippi.

Scripps News Association New York

Canadian man dies on saloon table after drinking spree

Fred Savard a forty year old Canadian lumberman died in a box at Union Star Saloon after days of drinking. Found drunk on sidewalk then placed on a table to sleep off liquor, he began laboring for breath and died despite medical help. Foresters of America member with brothers in Alaska Eau Claire and a Quebec father. No inquest. funeral planned by the Foresters pending word from Eau Claire.

Fred Savare Union Star Smith Savard Order of Foresters of America Alaska Eau Clara Wisconsin Quebec Heny Foresters Eau Claro

Life Saving Equipment Inspected in San Francisco Bay

United States steamship inspectors began checking ferry life saving gear on San Francisco Bay after a Commerce Department order. Of 2600 life preservers inspected, one thousand were condemned along with two light rafts. the Encinal was the first boat examined. Authorities say all ocean going and river harbor crafts will face strict compliance with regulations.

Scripps News Association San Francisco Gal Department of Commerce United States Steamship Inspector San Francisco Bay Southern Pacific Encinal Washington

Contested will trial in Groesbeck case enters second day

The suit by Nicholas O. Groesbeck Jacob A. Groesbeck Chas D Groesbeck and Mary E Packard to set aside a deed of land from Stephen V Groesbeck to his son John W Groesbeck proceeds in court with about twenty witnesses on each side. The case began yesterday and is not expected to finish today. Attorneys JB Bader and J W Knowles represent the plaintiffs while T H Graw ford and C E Cochran defend.

Groesbeck Nicholas O Jacob A Chas D. Groesbeck Mary E. Packard Stephen V. Groesbeck John W. Groesbeck JB Bader Bolso J W. Knowles T. H. Grawford C. E. Cochran

Packers Case Immunity Ruling Split By Courts

Attorney Miller to answer Moody’s pleas as immunity is challenged. Judge Humphery rules individuals are immune while corporations are not, directing later jury trials for corporations. The court cites the immunity act to obtain information for new legislation, not to convict.

Scripps News Association Chicago Ill Miller Packers Moody Plos Washington Mar Humphery Congress

Again on the Stand as Court Drama Intensifies

The transcript shows Andrew Hinton testifying about a meeting with Fowler from the investigating committee. He warns there will be no deceit and justice will weigh on an even balance in court. In Paris, a Paris strike affects over eighty two people with frequent disorders and serious conditions.

Scrippy News Association New York Andeaw Hinton Borlptie News Association Paris France

Registration Appeal At Local Club Extends to Week

County Clerk Gilham announces a registration drive at the commercial club for railroad workers and others unable to register, with booths available Wednesday Thursday and Friday this week. Do it while convenient as time is short.

Gilham

Local figure Hiram Tyree faces bond in insurance case

Hiram Tyree, Salt Lake City area resident and former LaGrande high school principal, was today charged with sending false statements to the insurance department. His bond was set at $5,600 as authorities pursue the case.

Scripps News Salt Lake Guy Mar LaGrande

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