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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1906
Page
1
Miles Fuller, 65, was hanged in Butte for the October 1904 murder of miner J Callahan. He was known locally as a bad man and claimed to be tied to Chief Justice Fultel. The execution followed a long, disputed case in Montana.
The Southwestern Athletic and Oratorical Association meet starts in Oklahoma City with large delegate attendance from Southwestern states. Athletes and many cities from Arkansas and Colorado participate. the event runs two days and includes extensive oratorical contests. Subscriptions for relief reach 661243.48, with Massachusetts contributing 270000.
Alexander Barkman is released in Pittsburg after fourteen years in the workhouse for shooting C. Frick. His head is shaved for easy police recognition as he leaves the facility.
Lisderman of Imbler died after being dragged into the gearing of a traction engine used by the Wade Robertson sawmill. He was adjusting a boiler area when pulled into moving wheels at about 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. He leaves a wife and two children. funeral plans not set.
James Withycombe leads Oregon Republicans at La Grande Opera House as they rally behind a united ticket. Speakers including Gate Tooze Gear and Judge Ellis energize the crowd while Portland singers and a Bramwell band provide entertainment.
Salt Lake May 18 The first piece of track for the Western Pacific was laid from the Jordan River into the Denver and Rio Grande terminal. By noon fifteen hundred feet were laid. It is believed that the salt air beach resort and the railroad sold yesterday by the Mormons will be acquired by the Gould interests as part of the Western Pacific main line.
San Francisco reporters say the police board received a petition from retail liquor dealers seeking June first saloon openings and a $400 annual license. Commissioners will conduct a full investigation before any actions. In Washington, the Smoot case before the Senate privileges committee is postponed until next Monday with expectations it may push to the next session of Congress.
The Berippa News Association reports the army reduced rations from 500000 to 60000 and supply stations from 200 to 96 as food distribution shifts to community kitchens. Twenty kitchens will serve the city within a week, while bricklayer wages rise to attract skilled labor.
Three work horses missing or stolen identified as a 1200 pound dapple gray, a 1000 pound brown clubby horse shod behind, and a 1000 pound bay mare bent in the left shoulder. Last seen on the road toward Union. Reward of 15 dollars offered by C. A. Paterson. Ladd Creek.
Senator Walter M. Pierce, Democrat seeking re election as joint senator for Union Umatilla and Morrow counties, will speak to the voters of this city tomorrow evening at Staward's Opera House.
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