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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1906

Page

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Explosives Search Continues At Abandoned Mill

Workmen dig through the abandoned saw mill seeking buried explosives based on Steve Adam's confession. They find only glass fragments and a tin bucket remains while Adams remains unsure of the hiding spot. The building now serves as a stable and changes hinder recall. The search will continue until the area is fully covered.

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Rumored Santa Fe Wreck Near Ashfork Says No Deaths

An unconfirmed report claims a Santa Fe train wreck near Ashfork Arizona killed fifty people, but officials deny any fatalities and mention possible injuries. W. W. Randall visits from Alice for sheriff nomination campaigning in the county. Attorney Scott Hand rson, a district attorney candidate, arrives to spend days here. Henderson optimistic about a strong vote in his county.

Scripps New Association Topeka Ashfork Arizona W. W. Randall Alice Scott Hand Rson Enterpriad Walloma Union Henderson

Senator Knox condemns Hepburn bill as unconstitutional

In a March speech Senator Knox denounces the Hepburn rate bill as unconstitutional. He defends judiciary review as a century old right and argues the court should balance competing passions and policies, opposing the bill’s constitutionality.

Scripps News Association Washington Mar Knox

Ex Governor Geer Gains Momentum Across Oregon

Ex governor T. T. Geer, longtime Union county resident, campaigns in Umatilla and La Grande. He is a native Oregonian with broad statewide appeal, pledging honesty and economy and vowing a joint stump campaign with Governor Chamberlain if nominated.

T. T. Geer Union County la Grande Umatilla Geer

Grain Markets: Chicago Opens Wheat and Oats Rally

Wheat opened at 77 and closed at 77 cents. Corn opened at 45 and closed at 44 cents. Oats opened at 29 and closed at 50 cents in Chicago trading on March 28.

Chicago

Water and Lich Proposition In La Grande

A special meeting will consider Grande Ronde Electric proposals to supply La Grande with water and power. The water plan calls for a pipeline and modern filter plant delivering 500000 gallons daily at 860 per unit. a Byron Jackson pump would run ten hours daily for 550 monthly, with emergency steam backup and 720000 gallons possible in 24 hours. The company argues current pumping costs and impurities justify a new system, with mutual city-company benefits and a contract to install and operate the equipment.

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Grand Ronde Electric proposes new arc lighting for La Grande

The Grand Ronde Electric Company offers to upgrade La Grande’s street lighting to Adams Bagnall arc lamps, replacing incandescent lamps. Under a proposed contract, the company would install up to 35 lamps at reduced monthly rates, claiming 38 percent more light and lower costs than current lighting, with annual maintenance.

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Hong Talk Dies of Consumption at Brother's Home

Hong Talk, a Ghineise, died of consumption at his brother Hong Duk's home yesterday. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2 PM per Chinese custom, with burial in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Hong Talk Hong Duk

Nine Italians slain in Minneapolis hotel massacre

Police say nine Italian men rented a house two months ago and were attacked last night at a nineteen street hotel. Four bodies were found in a hallway and two in a basement, all hacked with knives. A robbery motive is unclear with $500 in Italian money and an A.575 check found among valuables.

Borlpin News Anmoein Ttn Apalia Noveiron Tenth Street

Fraud Scandals Hit Former Consuls in Shanghai Canton

Washington dispatch reports President challenges Congress over consular service misconduct. John Qoodnow ex consul at Shanghai and Robert McWade ex consul at Canton face official complaints. Accusations include 82 charges against Qoodnow and allegations McWade issued fake Chinese certificates.

Scripps News Association Washington Congress John Qoodnow Shanghai Robert McWade Canton MaWade

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