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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1905
Page
1
A Sorippa News Association report from Tokio dated May 22 says Russians attacked multiple Japanese posts near the Liso river. An assault on Tang Bhed on May 20 was repulsed with about three hundred Russian losses.
The Western Federation of Miners began a three week session in Salt Lake City with about 200 delegates from producing states and British Columbia. President Moyer ended the star chamber of secrecy, saying secret sessions harmed organized labor and invited the public to attend all sessions, citing spies hired by corporations and misinformation as issues.
The Machen trial in Washington was postponed to tomorrow at the request of counsel. Lawyers will argue whether the government has jurisdiction to try August M Machen, delaying the proceedings.
Billy Rannall once a noted Pacific Coast pitcher was found on a Brooklyn street in hunger and neglect. He was taken to a hospital and is in a demented condition. Rev Father Moore visits old friends in the city and heads home to Beverton from Kansas City.
Admiral Dejov reports no belligerent ships entered ports along the coast since May 14 after a patrol of the Ausm coast. The inquiry followed claims that part of Rojeetvensky’s fleet had returned and lay off port DeAyot.
A wireless from Tshaina Inland Maui reports calm after police and military reinforcements deter unrest. Troops with Gatling guns patrol as Japanese strikers camp nearby. Strike leaders reiterate plan to return to work Wednesday.
The Riverside Paper Company sul phite plant in Appleton Wisconsin was totally destroyed by fire this morning. Estimated loss amounts to 125000 dollars.
May wheat opened at one dollar and rose to one dollar and three cents per bushel within an hour. May corn advanced to fifty eight and a half cents per bushel in sympathy.
A tank carrying Russian officers is reported captured by Scripps News Association in Tokyo on May 22. It is believed the unit was conducting reconnaissance from Vladivostok when seized.
At Columbus Ohio on May 22 seven men died when a boiler exploded at the Mound Street shops where a Hocking Valley engine was in for repairs. Foreman Grundy and most workers were nearby. identified victims include Wi Brown Fred Schadiley Jake Davin and later Edward Hand John Birmingham.
Berlin May 22 The Herlinger Tageblatt says injuries to Empress Augusta Victoria from a fall at Welzburg yesterday are more serious than initially reported, including a sprained right ankle an open wound in the right foot a knee cap injury and a head wound.
A Boasian cruiser escorted by a heavily loaded transport was sighted off Haloan Straits headed west toward Hong Kong today.
Dr Berry a former state representative and prominent lawyer was shot and killed at the door of his Savannah office on May 2. No clue to the shooter or motive was found.
A Scripps News Association report from Chefoo, dated May 22, states that a Japanese force of about one hundred men seized the Russian steamer Kazan in Port Arthur harbor, claiming the vessel was a warship. The article notes the action occurred Saturday.
Chicago May 27. The failing peace talks in the teamsters strike push the city toward broader conflict. Troops may be called, with 3500 National Guard ready, as violence and boycotts tighten. Strikers and strikebreakers clash. indictments and contumacy hearings proceed. peace talks resume as a five member committee plans talks with Mayor Dunne.
An epidemic of diphtheria endangers twelve telephone operators in Seattle. Health authorities ordered all transmitters disinfected as the health board fights the outbreak among workers at the local exchange.
Weabington May 22 Ex minister Bowen met Secretary Taft this morning and delivered papers on the Bowen Loomis dispute. Bowen reportedly urged Loomis to produce stubs to a check book to clarify alleged money dealings with an asphalt company. Jobo G Dater, NY Herald correspondent, said Bowen discussed Loomis and the charges with Taft.
The president postpones a key ruling in the Bowen-Loomis controversy until the arrival of William Russell, former Columbia minister and ex-secretary of the legation at Caracas, who is sought as a witness and may not reach Washington for about two weeks.
In Fremo California May 22 the Cumberland Presbyterian church paper for organic union reports resolutions asking for James Clark's removal as editor. The resolutions go to the committee with two reports expected later. The minority contends the presbytery vote was unconstitutional while the majority vote is likely to pass.
Dr LC A Zeigler sued the Mo Vickers estate in Chicago for one hundred thousand dollars claiming due for professional osteopathic services to Harriet McVickers widow of a Chicago theatrical man. Judge Cutting ordered Zeigler to file a bill for a reasonable amount.
May 28 grain market report shows Wheat opening 90.09 and closing 1.01, corn opening 00.53 and closing 80.66%, oats opening 0.30 and closing 0 Se3y.
Three steamers report by wireless that the American yacht Atlantic was sighted Saturday night six hundred miles east of Sandy Hook heading east at seven and a half knots per hour. To reach the point she must have averaged about eight knots since starting.
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