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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1906

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Miners Reject Lawson Telegram Over Wage Cuts

The Butte Miners Union replies to Thomas W. Lawson denying any wage cuts and accusing him of stock jobbing aims. The union notes twenty years of stable wages and good relations with the Copper Company, defending Butte properties against depreciation schemes.

Britivisie Rts Serigksens Adee Butte Mont Butte Miners Union Thomas W. Lawson Amalgamated Copper Combination Butte Copper Company Lawson Montana Butte Miners’ Union

Wife jailed after boiling water attack in Merced

Mrs James Dedmon of Valisy Mariposa county reportedly threw boiling water on her sleeping husband in Merced Cal. Dedmon died this morning. The coroner's jury ordered her arrest and she is held in the Mariposa jail.

Scripps News Association Mercede Cal James Dedmon Valisy Miraposa County Dedmon Mariposa Iail

Barnum & Bailey Open Season At Madison Square Garden

The circus opens at Madison Square Garden this afternoon with Bar num & Bailey’s show promising attractions. Mile Octavio La Tour will perform a daring act riding an automobile that leaps fifty feet and turns a somersault before landing on a platform on the far side.

Barnum & Bailey Scripps News Association New York Madison Square Garden Octavio la Tour

Actress Gets It All in Will Case

The will of Denis Leduc former Canadian Pacific chief engineer leaves his entire fortune to actress Lucille Gilbert Sells. His Denver daughter Mrs. Robert Elliott contests alleging fraud and undue influence. If she loses she receives one dollar. the dollar would go to the Salvation Army if she contests.

Scripps News Association Los Angeles Denis Leduc Canadian Pacific Railroad Lucille Gilbert Sells Robert Elliott Denver Salvation Army

Dowager Empress to Host Diplomatic Corps Reception

Peking March 22 The Dowager Empress will host a palace reception today honoring the ladies of the diplomatic corps. Vast preparations underscore expectations the event will be a highlight of the season at court.

Serippe News Association Peking

Oklahoma statehood fight delays debate amid regional tension

Washington dispatch notes a heated discussion on including Oklahoma while Arizona and New Mexico are sidelined. In Washington, the hood bill was pulled and the debate stretched, reflecting regional maneuvering over statehood. Oscar Drumheller reports his wheat crop nearly ruined after returning from a large ranch, planning reseeding at a cost around ten thousand dollars.

Beripps News Association Washington Oklahoma Arizona New Mexico Scripps News Association Walla Wallla Wash Oscar Drumheller

English Baron Searton Found Dead Near Winchester

Baron Searton, an Englishman living alone near Winchester, was found dead this morning with a bullet in his brain. The wound and circumstances indicate murder.

Scripps News Association Winchester,Jr Baron Searton

Grain markets report from Chicago on March 22

Chicago grain market notes show Whoeat opening at 77 percent and closing at 78 percent. Corn opened at 44 and closed at 44 percent. Oats opened at 30 1/2 and closed at 50 percent.

Scripps News Association Chicago

No Chance Now for a Agreement Amid Miner Strike Impasse

Indianapolis March 22 An unnamed operator with influence says a settlement between the union miners and operators unions is utterly impossible. The scale committee considers adjourning sine die while a vote may occur late this afternoon if a strike is declared. President's intervention is expected as Ohio operators resist sub scale committee actions. Miners vow to strike and await formal orders to prepare for action.

Scripps News Association Indianapolis Ind Marc Ohio

Composer's Birthday for Rev. Edgar P. Stites in Cape May

The Rev. Edgar Page Stites renowned for hymns like Beulah Land and Simply Trusting marks his seventieth birthday in Cape May New Jersey on May 22. He remains strong and in good health, enjoying the day.

Scrippa News Association Cape May N. J Edgar Page Stites Beulah Land

Republican Convention Nominates Eight Aldermen

The Republican convention in Butte Montana on March 22 nominated eight candidates for aldermen. The platform calls for strict enforcement of laws, suppression of gambling, pool rooms and the wine roost evil.

Scripps News Butte Mont Mar Republican Convention

Western Federation denies link to Sheriff Sutherland shooting

In Wallace Idaho on March 22 the Western Federation of Labor denied involvement in the attempted murder of Sheriff Angus Sutherland by Bill Hanna. Sutherland was shot in the neck. not yet fatal. Hanna was overpowered, disarmed, jailed. Hanna’s motive cited as retaliation over railroad land restitution. Meanwhile San Francisco reports Frank Wood, a top bee raiser, jailed for ten years at San Quentin with others awaiting trial. Monterey hosts Washington businessmen touring Del Monte, Mayor Johnson granting city freedom before a Los Angeles departure.

Wallace Idaho Western Federation of Labor Angus Sutherland Bill Hanna Sutherland Hanna Hana Gorlops News Association San Francisco Cal Frank Wood Pacific Coast San Quentin Irwin Burter John Adams Fred Gray Scripps News Association Monterey Calif State of Washington Delmonte Hotel Johnson Los Angels

Witte Takes a Long Rest

Reports from St. Petersburg say Sergei Witte has broken down with shattered nerves and will be compelled to take a long rest. His house is closed and up for rent as advices circulate in London on March 22.

Scripps News Association London St. Petersburg Witte

Enlarged Hot Lake Sanatorium Planned by Architect J W Bennes

Architect J W Bennes of Baker City says construction will begin in May on an extension to the Hot Lake Sanatorium adding 125 new rooms with modern conveniences. The completed building will exceed 200 rooms for guests year round at the popular resort.

J. W. Bennes Baker City Hot Lake Sana Orum Hot Lake Sanatorium

Foresters to Meet for Funeral of Fred Seward

Members of the order of Foresters of America are called to assemble at the Foresters hall tomorrow at two o'clock for the funeral of our late brother Fred Seward to be held at three o'clock. Fred Hor, C. R.

Order of Foresters of America Foresters’ Hall Fred Seward Fred Hor C. R

No Evidence Found in Trial of Gale and Johnston

The afternoon trial of Vear Gale and Harry Johnston disclosed no evidence against the defendants and they were dismissed. The action concluded with the court releasing the pair and recording no charges.

Vear Gale Harry Johnson

Masons Say New Jersey Lodge Examines Year of Progress

The 109th annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of New Jersey opens at the Masonic Temple in Trenton. The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons also convenes, with reports claiming record progress in the past Masonic year.

Scripps News Association Trenton N. J Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of New Jersey Masonic Temple Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Grand Lodge Masons of

Packers May Face Contempt Charge Over Sherman Law

Chicago reports Judge Humphreys freed packing houses may warn to cite them for contempt over alleged Sherman law violations. Prosecutors seek possible re indictment of individual packers as prison attorneys search for options. San Mareal NM hosts annual Cattle and Horse Protective Association convention with full preparations for visitors from across New Mexico.

Scripps News Association Chicago Humphreys Tsory Mn San Marelal New Mexico Cattle and Horse Protective Association of

Spriggs Refuses Plea in White Slave Traffic Case

New York report denies earlier claims that Robert Spriggs would plead guilty to three indictments. A detective who raided the suspected brothel says Spriggs defied police by declaring that they could do nothing to him.

Scrippe News Association New York Robert Spriggs Spriggs

Shipping bill faces tough odds in House committee

Washington March 29 The House committee on merchant marine and fisheries plans a meeting this afternoon to consider the shipping bill. Strong opposition is anticipated and its fate seems doubtful as Speaker Carman and Representative Tawney oppose its consideration.

Scripps News Association Washington, D. C House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries Carmon Tawney Committee On Appropriations

Marriage Dissolution in Ten Minutes at San Francisco Court

In a swift proceeding in San Francisco, Maraham divorced Mrs. Mary Inghton from her husband Honey Inghton after thirty years of marriage. The case appears settled privately with no public settlement details. The report also notes a Pacific Steamer Korea voyage to the Orient carrying notable passengers and a separate Riverside item on Mrs. Garay sailing after family friction.

Scripps News Association San Francisco Cal Maraham Maryington Honeyington P. Huntington Mre. Huntington Korea Orient Stean Blee Emmi Nate Goodrich R. 5. Miller He Kong Baron Balen Japan

Time Extended: Senate Extends Shore Reservation Open Time

Washington reports the Senate passed a resolution to extend the time of opening the shore reservation on March 22. The measure aims to adjust scheduling and access for the program.

Scripps News Association Washington Senate

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