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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1905
Page
1
Central News reports a Congress Extraordinary meeting in London today to discuss powers intervention to end the war. A Japanese detachment pursues the enemy north of Kayinan, advancing along the railway as forces retreat northeast.
St. Petersburg reports claim the main Russian army escaped and that the cause is lack of supplies. No major battles. desultory fighting near Chang Chan, 100 miles north of Tie Ling, as General Linovitch slows the Japanese advance to allow Harbin defenses.
Report from high authority states the peace element in the Council of Min iatera carried their point and steps have been taken to secure honorable peace.
The Evening Standard claims it is authoritative that the Central News report asserting the cabinet would discuss mediation is untrue. The London dispatch notes this clarification as of March 23.
March 23 report from Gunsha Pass notes Japanese movement in pursuit of the Ruerian rear guard. No further details available on forces or outcomes.
In New York on March 23 policy holders in a committee of the Equitable Life Insurance Association unanimously disapproved an amendment to the charter adopted by directors two days prior. They say the amendment does not give policy holders the immediate right to vote for directors.
The Venezuelan Government and British German bondholders announced a settlement to adjust and consolidate the 28 million dollar debt. Documents were signed by Venezuelan and German holders and go to London for British signatories.
The Federal Grand Jury resumed its investigation into the beef trade in New York today. Edwards, a leading figure at Swift and Company, and several other packing house representatives were examined.
May wheat at 1.13. Corn 0.484. Oats 1.30. Cash wheat 1.124. Corn 0.488. Oats 0.30. Prices listed by Scripps News Association tracking today’s market activity in Chicago.
Washington March 23 The president has promoted Sergeant George Thompson of the Twenty fifth Infantry to second lieutenant in the Philippine scouts another negro added to the army's commanding force Thompson is among the crack soldiers and is now stationed at Fort Niobrara.
In Ottawa on March 23 the first session of Ontario’s new legislature opened. Premier Whitney and ministers have not prepared radical legislation, so the session will focus on routine business. A key agenda item is creating a new cabinet post for minister of mines.
Brockton observers mark funeral services for forty Grover Shoe Co victims as flags fly at half mast. Public rites held at City Theatre Porter Congregational church and St Paul Episcopal church. Body of Mrs Lillian Hurd identified this morning.
Minnie Midlaon, fourteen, died by taking poison today in Provo Utah following the arrest of Partridge a young cow in the family where she worked who was charged with assaulting her the girl said she would rather die than appear in court against him
Sheridan March 23 Cody divorce case closed this morning with citation of authorities by counsel for both sides. Court has the matter under advisement and a ruling is not expected until next week. Both aides have prepared appeals to the Supreme Court.
Hopkinsville Kentucky March 23 Standard Oil accepted judgment and a fine of one hundred dollars in one of a batch of indictments charging selling oil without a license. The company argues that payment of one fine ends the rest of the indictments. A separate decision favored Col Cody with charges stricken from the record in Sheridan Wye.
A San Francisco dispatch reports President Roosevelt will press to a conclusion the land fraud trials in Oregon and related cases. Special prosecutor Francia J Heney says Roosevelt will show no mercy to the guilty and will deter graft in federal offices. Heney plans to return to Portland April 1 to continue indictments as the grand jury concludes.
Five mounted, masked gunmen robbed a party of Italians seven miles from Tonopah on the road to Goldfield. They took 400 dollars and jewelry, sparking a pitched battle that left two Italians dead. A posse hunts the five men believed to be the notorious Hulk Outlaw gang, long fugitives in the Black Rock desert.
By Scripps Nova Association Spokane March 23 A Great Northern bound train derailed after a landslide near Leonia Idaho. Engineer OJ Jones of Spokane was killed while the fireman baggageman and mail clerk were injured. The engine baggage and mail cars plunged down a ten foot embankment. No passengers were hurt.
An arrest was made today in Des Moines in connection with the wrecking of the Rock Island express train yesterday near Homestead. The suspect’s name is withheld, and police say further arrests will follow.
The Kaiser began the forenoon voyage to the Mediterranean aboard the steamship Hamgara escorted by cruiser Prince Frederick Karl. The movement occurs as Berlin reports the royal expedition under naval escort.
A suspicious character carrying a bomb was arrested near the palace of Grand Duke Alexis in St. Petersburg. The Grand Duke reportedly left for abroad some time ago.
Naples March 23 reports Vesuvius remains active as detonation noises travel for miles. Tourists persist in trying to near the crater, prompting extra guards to bar passage and ensure safety.
New York March 23 The Republican circles report President to appoint Truman Newbury of Detroit as Secretary of the Navy with Hay resigning and Taft moving to State Department while Morwn takes the War portfolio The Detroit man calls the rumors unofficial and confidential existence of appointment not confirmed.
Washington announces Treaman H Newbury of Detroit has been appointed Secretary of the Navy succeeding Chaus H Darling, the Burlington Vermont port collector.
March 28 report from Scripps News Association in Santo Domingo notes Belgian claims about German, Austrian and Italian forces forming a broader alliance. The piece mentions wartime tensions and the evolving balance among belligerents.
General Allen reports the Palajanes uprising in Samar is under perfect control and most regulars have been withdrawn. Allen and Corbit are in Samar to plan future measures and consolidate control.
A Kutno to Warsaw cable reports a police patrol fired on about 140 peaceful peasants on a highway. One victim died en route to hospital and eleven more likely to die, with fifty wounded and serious injuries.
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