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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1905
Page
4
The Kalesi’s cup trans Atlantic yacht race starts at 2:15 PM from Bandy Hook light ship with eleven yachts in a 3000 mile contest toward Lizard Point, England. A misty wet morning gave way to a light southeast wind then calmed. The organizing committee plans to sail away unless straited by weather.
Conductor Coykendall returns from Portland where he attended the Order of Railway Conductors convention which adjourns today. Two special trains will pass through the city tomorrow carrying delegates and visitors from the West and East, including the same train that brought delegates last Monday and another from the Nortern Pacific route.
Washington May 16 formal minister Bowen filed in person with Secretary Taft a formal reply to statements and counter charges made by assistant secretary of State Loomis.
Mining men in the White Horse district east of Reno report a sensational strike. The find is believed to rival Tonopah or Goldfield, and a stampede has begun as excitement grips investors and workers.
A Philippine report states Lieutenant Otto B Grimm of the signal corps was court martialed on a charge of embezzling two thousand dollars from civil land funds owed to laborers. He was found not guilty of embezzlement but was suspended from promotion for failing to account properly for the funds.
A man recalls his mother’s loss and her long battle with illness. He touts a new cough and cold cure, claiming it ended his family’s long trouble and offering a trial at Newlin Drug Co for 50 cents or one dollar.
Mrs. A Farr of Houston Texas writes January 31 2002 that one bottle of Ballard’s Horehound Syrup cured a very bad cough and was pleasant to take. The note is advertised by Newlin Drug Co with a price of one dollar.
Advice on preventing age effects through digestion recommends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to correct stomach disorders. The ad notes tablets match individual needs and are for sale by Newlin Drug Co.
A Doveraville Texas merchant praises Lord's Snow Liniment as the best bruise medicine. He states 14 days of bed rest with bruising found relief after using the product, claiming it became a positive necessity. Sold by Newlin Drug with a dollar price and Sacos notation.
The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey has declared a quarterly dividend of $9 per share. Payment is due June 15.
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