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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1905

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War Office Report Sparks Sensation In Russia

Petersburg dispatch reports retirement of most General Linevitch’s northern force prompting fears of risk to regional stability. Japanese activity increases in Mongolia with emissaries stirring local war sentiment as Russian patrols exchange fire with Japanese cavalry and infantry near Pul Jus Obu. Nan Shen Ti engagements noted with no overall army change that day.

At. Petersburg Linevitch Rusalay St. Petersburg Mongolia Pul Jus Obu Nan Shen Ti

End of Rugian Japanese War Expected in Fortnight

A dispatch from St. Petersburg lends probability to reports that Australia may begin peace negotiations, while claims of an imminent end to the Rugian and Japanese war circulate as a dubious authenticity source.

London St. Petersburg

Russian Far East War Toll and Rail Strain Revealed

St Petersburg reports military figures showing Russian forces sent to the far east as of March 12 include 13,087 officers 761,467 men 146,408 horses 1521 guns and 726,921 tons of ammo and supplies. The army organ notes transport strain on the Trans Siberian line and estimates post losses may reach half a million with remaining fighting strength around 300,000.

St. Petersburg Far East War Office Fgures War Ofice Hibernan

Peace Reports Spark Widespread Joy Across Nation

Scripps News Association from St Petersburg reports that peace talks with Japan are yielding hopeful signs. Citizens nationwide bow in gratitude as rumors circulate about terms including a Japanese protectorate over Korea, a lease of the Liao Tung peninsula, and a free port at Vladivostok with stock and railroad concessions in East Asia.

Scripps News Association Se Petersburg Japan Korea Ita Liao Tung Peninsula Vidaivostock Russia East China Railroad China Railroad Finking and Hanting Sakbaho

Czar Orders Funds for Russian Prisoners in Japan

An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from St Peters burg reports Tsar Nicholas II has ordered half a million roubles to cover the cost of maintaining Russian prisoners held by Japan. The move signals easing relief for wartime burdens and reinforces tsarist support for soldiers.

London St Petersburg

Card of Thanks for Samuel Truesdell and Lodge support

Our family extends sincere thanks to friends of the late Samuel Truesdell and the Farmer Lodge I O O F No 49 of Summerville Oregon for kindness and sympathy shown during our bereavement. Mrs Samuel Truesdell and children.

Samuel Truesdell Farmera Lodge I. O. O. F. No Summerville Oegon Samuel Trueedall

Press Censorship Eased in Ruslan and Foreign Languages

Petersburg reports that preliminary prepublication censorship on books in Ruslan and foreign languages has been removed. The move affects literary works and potentially broadens access to global texts.

Baiipps News Association Petersburg Ruslan

Escape Thief Albert Bell Captured in Prison Barn

Albert Bell known as the hawk ewincher and mail thief, who escaped from the Federal prison at McNeil's Island on Wednesday, was recaptured at noon today hiding in the hay in the prison barn near Tacoma.

Tacoma Albert Bell McNeil's Island

Russian loan hint linked to J P Morgan report

Scripps News Association from Petersburg reports that J P Morgan the American financier has intimated Russia he can arrange for a loan secured by hypothecation of certain property. The disclosure suggests possible financial support for Russia amid pressing needs.

Petersburg Ieia J P Morgan Russia

Baker City Girls to Clash with La Grande in Big Hoops Night

Baker City and La Grande bring hopeful lines to the Commercial Club court for a close evening game. Baker City lists Tice center Davis Bratton Yantie Allen Chandler Kenneson as starters while La Grande counters with Wilson center McMurry McMurry Guilling Hopper Forest and Younaogauba. Music by the orchestra and an admission of 25 cents.

Baker City No 5 la Grande Foley Baker Girls Gertrude Tice Grace Davis Mabel Bratton Georgia Yantie Ade Allen Edna Chandler Myrtle Kenneson

Crete Riots Erupt Over Unite Crete Greece Move

Athens reports from Crete state rioting has broken out over efforts to unite Crete with Greece. A number of people are injured and the situation is serious, with authorities assessing conditions and calling for calm.

Athens Greece Crete

Lincoln Primary School Fire at Fifth and Catreste

The Lincoln Primary School at Fifth and Catreste burned at an early hour this morning. Loss is estimated at twenty five thousand dollars, fully covered by insurance. Authorities suspect tramp arson.

Hacremento Lincoln Fifth and Catreste

Grain market quotations posted for March 25 in Chicago

Ruling quotations in today’s grain market on the Chicago exchange list May option wheat at 1.1244, corn 90.4897, oats 0.90, cash wheat 1153, cash corn 049, oats 63.05.

Chicago

Building Collapses in St Louis at World’s Fair Grounds

Washington state building at the World’s Fair grounds collapsed at noon due to high winds. Three workmen were seriously injured.

St Louis Washington State Building

Czar Issues Internal War Loan Decree

St Petersburg reports an imperial decree announcing a new internal war loan of 100 million at five percent. Half the loan will be offered to the public for subscription.

St Petersburg

Wealthy ex alderman Havener sentenced in bribery case

Former Milwaukee alderman Charles Havener is sentenced to two years in the House of Correction for bribery related to special council permits issued three years ago. Havener, a wealthy hotel owner and president of the Milwaukee Club of the American Associations, faced a motion for a new trial that was denied.

Goripps Newa Association Milwaukes Chas. Havener House of Correction Special Council Havener Milwaukee Club American Associations Bea Boon Slenied

Fourth Trial for Murder Granted in Curti s Jets Case

The Appellate Court granted a new trial to Curtis Jets who is under sentence for the murder of J B Meacham at the Jackson courthouse. The court overruled the petition for rehearing in the Caleb Powers case and granted a new trial. Powers will be tried a fourth time.

Scripps News Association Frankfort Appellate Court Curtis Jets J.B. Meacham Jackson Court House Atote Caleb Powers Gooble Powers

Passes Away in La Grande Mrs Hannah Chaplin 82

Mrs Hannah J Chaplin aged 82 years died in La Grande Oregon on March 25 1906. Born in Vermont 1822 she moved with her family to Niagara County NY then Coldwater Michigan and Champoeg Oregon before settling in La Grande. Known as Aunt Hannah she was noted for charity and hospitality. Funeral at 2 30 Monday at Baptist church with Pastor J Franklin Day officiating. Interment at I O C F cemetery.

Hannah J Chaplin Vermont Niagara County Coldwater, Branch Co Michigan Daniel Chaplin Quincy John H Steven Plains Oregon Champoig Marion County Jim Dayton Yamhill County la Grande Chaplin Hannah

Witnesses Expanded in Beef Trust Probe

Local Grand Jury in Chicago increased witness list in the beef trust examination. Nelson Morrigg's private secretary L Byles and wholesale meat dealers are summoned as the panel focuses on beef prices at wholesale and retail. Jury adjourned to Monday.

Beripps News Association Bicago L . Byles Nelson Morrigg Loeal Trust

Will Not Resume Duties Secretary Hay to Step Down

Washington reports Secretary John Hay will not return to the cabinet after a vacation due to ill health. The President considers candidates to replace him, with Joseph E Wheat and Whitlan Reid among those named. A separate city treasurer's report shows Bigit city receipts of 69337.4 last year.

Scrippa News Association Washington Beal John Hay Gantlamen Hay Joseph E. Wheat Whitlan Reid State Department Bigit

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