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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1908

Page

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Missing Witness in Adams Case Found in Portland

The missing witness Arch ie Philip, key to the Steve Adams case, surfaced in Portland claiming concealment in the District of Columbia. He says he fled the United States due to threats linked to Harvey Brown and rejected offers to return for testimony. He credits his escape with saving his life. Washington report says navy powder changes caused Missouri explosion due to slower combustion, leading to miscalculations by gunners.

Portland Steve Adams Archie Philip District of Columbia United States Harvey Brown Sinho Adams Brown Washington, D. C

Ready for the Grind in Frisco Bout Between Nelson Attel

In Frisco on March 31 Battling Nelson and Abe Attel prepare for a second class boxing match. Both fighters are trained to the hour and confident of victory as fans pack the venue. Bets sit at even money with Eddie Smith refereeing due to Graney's illness.

San Francisco Nelson Abe Attel Attel Eddie Smith Graney

Japanese Demand End to Bloody Boycott in China

Tokyo orders China to stop the bloody boycott at once after bloodshed linked to violations. The Japanese government accuses Chinese authorities of half measures and warns of indemnity claims for Japanese merchants. Weather forecast notes fair conditions and freezing temps tonight and Wednesday.

China Mikado Tokyo Foreign Office Tsung Lei Yamen Ching

Filing Time Limit Expires Tomorrow Evening

Prospective candidates rush to file деклара tions as the April primaries loom at 8 o clock. The list shows those who have already submitted declarations across offices in Union County including representatives, county commissioners, recorder, treasurer, superintendent and other roles with several towns named such as La Grande Cove Elgin and Island City. The article notes remaining filings expected before tomorrow night.

Union County Stephen F. Richardson J. B. Stoddard la Grande H. E. Coolidge Por David H. Proctor KR. Snook Lewis A. Gunsett Dom John Frawley Omen Bishop Rep Union EB. BE. Braga John M. & Smith Cove T. R. Monk B. C John A. Matott Co. H. Bidwell Island City Geo. W. Hansen North Powder Ll. A. Wright

Oregon Rail Commission Slashes Freight Rates

The Oregon State Railroad Commission ends a landmark session with a 25 percent cut on first class rates from Portland to eastern Oregon east of The Dalles. All other first class and related freight rates are reduced proportionally, altering charges from Portland to eastern points.

Polots Oregon Dalles Salem State Railroad Commission Portland Pointa

Resignation Accepted as Ambassador Tower to Germany

The White House announced that Charlemagne Tower’s resignation as ambassador to Germany is accepted effective June 1. President Roosevelt will send to the Senate David Jayne Hill’s nomination to succeed Tower as ambassador to Germany.

Washington White House Charlemagne Tower Germany Roosevelt Senate David Jayne Hill Tower

Castro Actions Called Faulty In Asphalt Dispute

Secretary of State Root sent to Congress correspondence on U S Venezuela asphalt claims. Commissioner Calhoun's report accuses Castro government of trumped up charges and seeks action including damages of ten million dollars. Washington cabinet weighs port blockade as state and navy list vessels ready for service including four cruisers.

United States Castro Calhoun New York Elihu Root Chlme Venezuela Werhalt Chilme Cutro Wisure Venezuelan Supreme Court Washington Navy

Gould Family Quarrel Drives Anna Gould to St Regis

In New York on March 31 Mme Anna Gould prepared to leave the Gould home for the St Regis hotel after a family quarrel over her intended marriage to Prince de Bagán. The final conference reportedly widened rifts as the family voiced strong opposition to the match.

New York Prince de Bagan Mme Anna Gould Gould St. Regis Hotel Anna

Army Scandal Shocks Ranks Named as American Dreyfus

Col. W. F. Stewart faces accusations amid a broader army scandal described in bold terms. The report compares him to the notorious Dreyfus case, signaling mounting controversy within the service and calls for investigation.

Army scandal over Col Stewart exiled to Fort Grant

Washington reports from Sam Francisco claim Col William B P Stewart, once in charge of Florida fort finances, has been banished to Fort Grant Arizona without trial. His friends call it a Dreyfus like injustice and demand a formal inquiry. Stewart says he sought a hearing which was refused and that he has fought for justice since.

Washington, D. C Sam Francisco William BP. Stewart Fort Finances Florida Fort Grant Arizona Stewart War Department Desert

Evans Will Land At San Diego Mission Delays

A wireless message confirms the battleship Connecticut with Admiral Evans aboard will reach San Diego today. The private car Sacramento has been brought in, likely to take Evans to the San Luis Obispo hot springs for rest. The tender Yankton is said to accompany the flagship.

San Diego Hot Springs Cal Connecticut Admiral Evans Sacramento Eivana San Luis Oblepo

Conference Aims at Halting General Railroad Strike

Denver March 21 unofficial reports say Gould railroad officials will meet with union men to decide on possible general strike on the road and renewal of the closed shop contracts. Boilermarkers and blacksmiths have voted to strike if renewals fail.

Cenfer Denver Gould Railroad Imueta

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