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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1905

Page

3

Five Hundred People Wrecked in Prairie Train Disaster

A large section of the homeseekers excursion train derailed near Drydon eighty five miles east of Bat porteze. The Canadian Pacific Railway reports no statement yet. There were five hundred passengers aboard and several were injured though no deaths are confirmed.

Scripps News Association Winnipeg Manitoba Homeseekers Toronto Northwest Drydon Batporteze Canadian Pacific Railroad

Subway Cave-In Claims Fireman Life At 168th Station

Fireman Lemuel Lillie was killed instantly and several others injured when a cave in in the 168th street subway tunnel amid a blaze. German crew workers were advancing hoses to fight the flames when the collapse happened.

New York Lemuel Lillie 168Th Greman

Engineer Killed as Great Northern Overland Derails Near Basin

At Basin Montana the westbound Great Northern Overland derailed at noon. Engineer John Weber died after being crushed. fireman Tom Davia was seriously hurt. The engine left the track at about thirty miles per hour.

Butte Mont Great Northern Overland Basin Montana John Weber Tom Davia

Suicide by gas leading to room fire tragedy

Mrs Annie M Shermer of Berkeley committed suicide this morning by suffocation after lighting a candle and turning on gas. The accumulating carbon monoxide exploded with great force, setting the room on fire and badly burning the corpse.

Berkely Annie M Shermer Corpes

No Bribery Found Against Legislature Members

The general bribery committee reported no findings against any member of either house. Senator Morgan of Boulder county is mentioned in a whitewash regarding an alleged bribe from Colorado and Southern railroad general manager Herbert to vote for Adams against Peabody.

Denver Etc Morgan Boulder County Herbert Colorado and Southern Railroad Adams Peabody

Reception to Rev Ramsey at St Stephen’s Church

The St Stephen's Episcopal Church congregation held a reception Tuesday evening for Rev Horace M Ramsey new rector after his first services the prior Sunday. Bishop Mor Tie of the Oregon diocese attended. The parish house featured palm and flower decorations and a lavish supper served by laity. Ramsey, from La Grande, has studied in Germany for two years and previously led St Paul Church in Rome last summer.

St Stephen's Episcopal Church Horace M Ramsey Mor Tie Oregon la Grande Germany Sorumer St. Paul Episcopal Church Rome Portland Oregonian

Island City Notes on Weather and Visits

Island City records report farmers rejuicing amid snowfall. Mr and Mrs Thomes Wade and daughter Joasie return Tuesday from a long East and Southern California trip. Mr and Mrs Rhinehart stay briefly and plan to settle in Walla Walla. CC Ruckman shows slow recovery from appendicitis as plans for a new Club hall unfold.

Thomes Wade Joasie California

Exodus of Jews From Odessa to America Reported

Vienna dispatch says thousands of Jews plan to depart Odessa for America. A similar mass exodus is reported from southwest Russia as the crisis unfolds.

Vienna Odessa America Kussia

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