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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1905

Page

5

Fourth Trial Begins Georgetown by May Two

Caleb Powers former Kentucky secretary of state faces his fourth murder trial in district court at Georgetown. The case of the Goebel governor’s murder has drawn top defense lawyers including former New York Governor Black and former Illinois Governor Yates, with several prominent attorneys assisting.

Georgtown Caleb Powers State of Kentucky Goebel Black New York America Hee Beer Yates Ilinois

The Grand Juries Rise as People’s Eyes on Officials

The piece argues that state and national grand juries spotlight the government system. It asserts juries scrutinize both officials and the urban poor, warning that criminals may lurk in high places while corruption flourishes.

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Cleveland Coal Trust Indicted by Grand Jury

A grand jury indicted members of the executive committee of the Cleveland Retail Coal Dealers Association, known as the local coal trust, for restricting trade, preventing competition, and fixing prices in violation of the Valentine act.

Cleveland Cleveland Retail Coal Dealers’ Association The Local Coal Trust

Battle With Yaquis Near Sonora Border Report

A letter from Potan Sonora between Guaymas and Hermosilla describes a clash between Mexican troops and Yaquis. A Mexican major was killed and many soldiers wounded before the Yaquis escaped.

el Paso Texas Potan Sonora Guaymas Hermosella

Grand Jury Called in Portland May 1 to Probe City Officers

A grand jury was convened in Portland on May 1 to investigate corruption charges against city officers and to inquire into fraudulent acts in procuring school lands, under direction of Judge Frazer.

Portland Frazer

Noted Man Dead

Aldon Stock wall former president of the Pacific Steamship Company and leading financier of the country died at his New York home today.

Scripps News Association New York Aldon Tockwall Pacific Steamship Company Finnancer

Local Landowner Wins Battle Over Railway Right of Way

John Brober of Wormleysburg Pa defies the Northern Central railway to desecrate rights. after refusing to let tracks cross his land he secured a fair price and the company must purchase his entire property.

Wormleysburg Northern Central Railway Fieg John Brober

Harmony man recalls loss to consumption and cure

EB Reid of Harmony Maine writes that his mother died after a long fight with consumption. He credits Dr King's New Discovery for saving him from serious lung trouble and urges others to try it. Trial bottle free at Newlin Drug Co, prices 50c and $1.00.

EB Reid Dr King Reid Newlin Drug Co

Man Refuses Surgery Then Seeks Electric Bitters

Austin, manager of the Republican in Leavenworth Indiana, refused doctors to operate on his wife and instead tried Electric Bitters. He reports the medicine cured her after five doctors failed, restoring her ability to do household duties. Newlin Drug Co guarantees the remedy.

Austin Mgr Republican Leavenworth Ind Ashlang Cleotrin Bitters Newlin Drog Vo

Children’s Troupe to Shimmer in La Grande Comedy Debut

A troupe of about thirty children aged 4 to 13 performs singing dancing and acting in a lively arrival that has won praise and admiration nationwide. The group arrives as a brand new comedy act drawing public interest and press attention.

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Anti Duel League Urges Legislation to Ban Duels

The Anti-Dueling League campaigns for a bill to ban duels and punishments for false accusations of infidelity, insults, and libel in duels. It seeks imprisonment of six to twenty four months and fines, treating killing in a duel as murder and all participants as criminals under the ordinary code.

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Bankers Gather for AUE Meeting as Former Member Is Excluded

In New York on May 2, bankers nationwide prepare for the annual meeting of the American Association. A former official associated with the group has been removed from the roster of members.

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Loan Figures Reported in Scripps Tokio Note

A Scripps News Association report from Tokio notes a loan of one million dollars was arranged, with the document listing a single loan amount and lacking further details.

Tokio Bakes Tolaratobo

Chemistry explains plant growth to farmers in simple terms

The article argues chemistry is the key science for farmers, explaining germination to ripening through chemical processes. It asserts that understanding chemistry turns farming from guesswork into informed practice, highlighting the farmer’s labor in managing these reactions.

Surgeon Doctor Praises Herbine Medicine in Local Ad

An editor and manager from Uocoa Florida cites a testimonial praising Herbine for noticeable personal benefits. The advertisement notes the product is sold by Newlin Drug Co. and appears in a regional newspaper.

RN Andrews Uocoa Rockledge News Fla Newlin Drag Co

How To Ward Off Old Age With Proper Digestion Advice

The article advertises Dr King's New Life Pills sold by Newlin Drug Co as a remedy for weak stomach indigestion and constipation. It claims the pills build a better digestive system, relieve dizziness and related symptoms, and prevent health loss from aging.

Newlin Drag Co

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