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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1905
Page
3
Tacoma reports Albert Hell, a federal prisoner who escaped last evening, may have been aided by confederates via boat to the mainland. Hell is serving two years for stealing a mail pouch at Beattie. authorities fear his capture is difficult.
Peary's arctic expedition steamship was launched today at 12:35. The three masted schooner rigged steamship features auxiliary power and measures 182 feet in length, 35 feet beam, and 16 feet depth. Cost funded by the Peary Arctic Club of New York City.
Chicago reports Railway Age forecasts a boom in 1905 with 7600 miles under contract and 2332 miles projected in the United States. Canada will also see intensified rail construction including a new transcontinental line adding 3500 miles to Grand Trunk Railway systems.
The Isthmian Canal Commission directors met in New York on March 23. No business of importance was transacted and the commissioners declined to discuss the President's letter endorsing Taft’s recommended personnel changes. They say they will not comment until changes occur.
A steamer from Colombo, Ceylon, arrived at Port Louis reporting that on the night of March 16 a Russian torpedo boat was sighted, followed by a squadron of warships.
Five men drowned this morning when a ferry boat capsized at lock No 4 near Charleyroy on the Monongahela river. Besides the ferryman named Hoggina, the other passengers’ names are not known.
The Richest Man, John D Rockfeller, may be worth up to a billion dollars in ten years if his fortune grows at the current rate. The New York Commercial estimates his present possessions at about 850 million. He is the largest holder in Standard Oil and major stockholder in railroads and industrial firms in the United States. His early income is put at 50 million, vastly surpassing the Czar of Russia and the King of England.
Real estate note advertises acre Garten to 2000 acre ranch listings sold on commission with guaranteed titles. GH Powers is listed as Minnesota land agent.
Last evening Samual Truesdall a pioneer of this coast and county died at his daughter Mrs J A McCarthy's home. Born in Virginia in 1824 he lived in Titinota then California then moved to the Grande Ronde and inland City area. He is survived by several children including Joseph Baker City and Mrs J A McCarthy Union with funeral tomorrow at 1 oclock under Farmer Lodge No 4 Summerville. Three children predeceased him.
Chicago March 3 Mr RO Howe Armour Packing general manager testified before a special Grand Jury investigating alleged beef trust activity. He warned there will be no whitewashing as the jury sifts charges against packers. Government officials say criminal violations of federal statutes may be returned.
The Post reports imports of woolless sheep, small in size and fawn colored, resembling Jersey cattle in shape. Weighing up to 400 pounds, they are of a peculiar Mowhoro breed, likely from Africa via Barbados. The Arlington farm under the Agriculture Department hosts the stock to test meat quality and breeding potential for U.S. farming.
Let Us Know we wish to inform new subscribers to report irregular delivery to the office. We rely on timely notices to keep everyone informed of delivery issues. Old subscribers already do this and we want all to notify us immediately if papers are not received as expected.
Ambassador Ill By Scripps Nova Accooiation Washington reports Mexican animal doctor Manuel Dea An hiros is critically ill with grip and cold contracted on inauguration day and is not expected to live.
Initial details for Mi. Stanford's funeral in Palo Alto dated March 28 were completed today. The program remains unchanged from yesterday and access is limited to close relatives, intimate friends of Mrs. Stanford and the family, plus University officials.
A Wisconsin Central passenger train was ditched near Ean Cistre this morning. Four trainmen were fatally injured and twenty nine passengers are also injured. All cars were destroyed by fire.
Judge Davidson today dismissed the motion for writ of prohibition in the Gaynor Gréane case, leaving extradition commission as the avenue. An appeal may be taken. Also noted is the open meeting of the Lyle Tuesday Musical at the Precbrtorian church Tuesday afternoon March 28 at 6 pm. An admission fee of 10 cents will be charged. Bring friends.
Public notice filed under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878 announces a claim by Daniel Hierl of Vinson Oregon for HW 1d Blot Section 1 and Nig N Eig 6 Eg Nig ot eetion OG Win ownership Noda Range Now An Aud. The land claim will be questioned May 3 before a Supreme Court clerk in Kene leton Oregon with witnesses Edward Mcleld Grego and others.
Notice to creditors of the estate of Jobe Motrivin, deceased, in Union County. The administrator announces completion of appointment and requires all claims to be presented formally within the statutory period at La Grande, Gregon. Proceedings dated February 10, 1001, by MeHUN ALL, Administrator.
The administrator of the estate of J R Kellogg, deceased, has been appointed by the County Court of Union County Oregon. All persons having claims against the estate must present them duly verified to the administrator at La Grante National Bank in Grande, Oregon within six months from February 25. MEVERS, Administrator. CHFINN attorney.
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