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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1906

Page

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Meet 4 UGH at Last Dem rally in San Francisco

Assistant U S Attorney Black said S A D Puter captured at Alameda yesterday for alleged Oregon land frauds will be sent to Oregon to face federal court proceedings. A Democratic rally Saturday night drew a large, cheering crowd as Mr Pierce the Democratic joint senator nominee spoke about uniting voters. County Chairman T A Rinehart introduced him in a cordial mood. The campaign seeks Republican votes with a nonpartisan air and Pierce held the audience for nearly two hours.

Berippe San Francinco U. S Black S. A. D. Puter Alameda Oregon Pierce Morrow Umatilla Union T. A. Rinehart

Burton Sentenced to Prison and Fine in Corruption Case

Senator Burton of Kansas is found guilty of securing personal gain from government proceedings. He will serve six months in jail and pay two thousand dollars fine and cannot hold any government position of trust. He ceases to be a senator as soon as the sentence begins. The indictment has lingered and the Supreme Court voted guilty at twelve today. Burton was given sixty days to file a new hearing and judgment is suspended until the motion is heard. He has appealed from the federal circuit court at St Louis.

Washington Burton Kansas Tan Supreme Court Senator Burton Federal Circuit Court St Louis

Smoot case postponed after senator’s illness

Washington May 21 The senate committee indefinitely postponed voting on the Smoot case due to the illness of Senator Burrows. Philadelphia May 21 The cruiser Columbia sails from the navy yard with 600 marines for Panama to preserve peace during canal zone elections, with expectations of hard fighting.

Scripps News Washington, D.C Senator Committee Smoot Burrows Scripps News Association Philadelphia Columbia Navy Yard Panama Canal Zone

Narrow escape of brakeman on fast train injures man

Ray, a brakeman on the Oregon Railroad and Navigation line, was knocked from a speeding passenger train near Wilbur around three this morning. A mail crane struck him as he climbed down, leaving him unconscious beside the track. He was brought to the city for medical care. his injuries to the head and shoulders are serious and the condition is critical but not fatal.

A! Ray Wilbur

American vice consul assassinated in Batuma Russia

W H Stuart, United States vice consul in Batuma Russia, was killed at eleven last night at his country residence. An Englishman appointed in 1904, he served for many years. Workmen unhappy with conditions blamed. no arrests reported by late hour.

W. H. Stuart Russia Batuma Scripps News Association United States

Bible School Institute to be held at Central Church

A Bible school institute conducted by gelist will take place at Central Church on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 22 and 23, with sessions at 10 a m and 2 p m. The program targets Sunday School workers and invites members of other schools. Teachers will be well repaid for their time, and attendees are urged to join at 10 a m Tuesday.

Gelist Central Church

Fires Extinguished in Escanaba After Severe Blazes

Rains end forest fires in Escanaba Michigan with no further danger. Total loss estimated at seven hundred thousand dollars. In New York, Thomas Matalaki known as the Masonic burglar is sentenced to forty years as habitual criminal.

Scripps News Escanaba, Mich Scripps News Association New York Thomas Matalaki

Presbyterians Vote to Raise Funds for Fresco and California Aid

A Presbyterian group approves raising three hundred dollars within their churches to aid those injured in the earth quake in Fresco and California. The plan aims to gather contributions by May 21.

Presbyterieans California

Pope Prud Improves and Leaves Bed at Rome Hospital

The pope is reportedly improving and today he was able to leave his bed, marking progress in his recovery in Rome. Officials have not disclosed further details but describe the condition as stable and improving.

Scripps News Association Rome Prud

Reverend Hays Addresses Senior Class at Alumni Event

E. B. Hayes delivered an address to the senior class urging students to fan their dormant gifts into use. He urged self discipline, reading, meditation, and contact with great people to shape ambition, cheer, and Christian living, likening modern life to a Grecian race with symbols of blood, purity, and hope at the flag's finish.

E. B. Hayes Paul Timothy Mr. Hayes Fiest Christ

Death of Pippo the famed fire brigade dog

Rome reports the death of Pippo the famous fire brigade dog known to all, loved by men, women, and children. His keen intelligence and loyalty to the fire department crews drew visitors and locals alike to admire his service and companionship.

Berlpps News Association Rome Pippo Fire Brigade Avery Cores Pippo Caprthar 6 Hare

La Grande advances as a U S money depository

La Grande National Bank receives notification it becomes a United States money depository. Deposits will stay in La Grande, making it the first U S depository east of Portland. Also notes a president’s nomination of a consul general and a postmaster appointment in Bakersfield.

la Grande F. L. Meyern la Grande National Bank United States Caahd Portland Ament LaGrande

Looters Fight Militia in San Francisco Dynamo Theft

In San Francisco on May 21 a running clash occurred between four Company E members and five looters stealing dynamos from a Gas and Electric substation. Militia ordered them to halt. shots were fired, injuring some looters as the group fled along Folsom Street.

Scripps News Association San Francisco Company E Gasland Electric Go Folsom 11Th Streets 11Th Street

Against Barn Road dispute raises public road funding concerns

Letter to the editor questions a proposed road deal, noting historic opposition to state road improvements, potential lease terms, and forest reserve regulations. The writer warns voters to scrutinize who benefits, how funds are raised, and whether exclusive rights are granted.

Meeting Notice at Lyle Tuesday Club Tonight

Open meeting announced for tomorrow evening at the Lyle Tuesday Club room in the Commercial Club building. An excellent program is listed elsewhere in this issue. Admission is ten cents.

Lyle

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