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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1906

Page

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Union claims enough votes to elect Holmes in June

The Union asserts it can deliver 1148 votes for Mr Holmes, claiming Helen and Rothchild will share the remainder to deny Holman victory. They acknowledge possible gains in Union and doubt broad support in Cove Summerville and North Powder, inviting La Grande voters to consider their estimates.

Holman Helen Rothchild Union Elgin Mr. Holmes Cove Summerville North Powder la Grande Prasinet Reg'stration Elaine Antalopa Alice Big Creek Hilgard Imbler Island City Kamala North Powdar Parry Starkey

Dowies Estate Declared Bankrupt in Federal Adjudication

Federal Judge Jandis enters formal bankruptcy adjudication for Dowies estate valued at 22 million dollars. Stipulations will address ownership of Zion city property. Also notes marriage announcement for Miss Hattie Kinsie to Mr Fred A Rosch set for June 6 in Baker City.

Scrippa News Association Chicago Ill Jandis Zion City Hattie Kinsie Fred A Rosch Baker City Hattie

Anarchist Warrants Slated in Baltimore Amid Congress Plans

Baltimore officials, after consultations with Commissioner of Immigration Sargent, plan to issue warrants for seven anarchists. Leaders found at local headquarters as preparations mount for an anarchist International congress to be held in the United States. A Summerville businessman, age 45, is in the city.

Scripps News Association Washington Baltimore Sargent America Sivtyy Tays Onger Business Summerville

President of CouncL Retires From Empire Body

St Patersburg reports County Solsky, president of the Council of the Empire, resigns due to ill health.

Scripps News Association St Patersburg County Solsky Council of the Empire

Officer's Unknown Riches in Coal Shares Heard at ICC

William A. Patton Cassats' assistant testified before the interstate commerce commission that he owned stock in several coal companies but could not recall how he acquired it. He said friends started a stock dealing venture and after it ended he found himself with many shares.

Scripps News Association Philadelphia William A. Patton Cassats Interstate Commerce Commission

Postal Congress proposes raise of letter weight to one ounce

Rome May 23 The International Postal Congress has proposed increasing letter weight to one ounce Madrid will host the next Congress, signaling changes in international mailing rules and rates.

Scripps News Association Rome International Postal Congress Madrid

Careless Officer in Trouble in Navy Court Martial

Washington May 23 The Navy department orders Captain Parry Garst commander of the Rhode Island to be court martialed after the Rhode Island grounding. The court meets Monday with Lt Snowden as judge advocate and Rear Admiral Sigsbee presiding.

Scrippa News Association Washington Navy Department Parry Garst Rhode Island Lieutahent Snowden Sigsbee

Robbed in broad daylight on street in New York

Diamond merchant Barnsard Steinfeld of New York was robbed of a bag containing jewels valued at four thousand dollars. The robber escaped and police have not found him.

Scripps News Association New Haven Barnsard ‘Steinfeld New York

Revolutionary clashes in Runaway Three quell unrest

In Warsaw on May 23 revolutionists and Cossacks clashed at Runaway Three. Several revolutionaries were killed and others arrested as the clash ended.

Scripps News Association Warsaw Russia

Mrs. Davis Grows Weaker in Critical Condition

New York report states Mrs. Jefferson Davis is in critical condition today as doctors monitor her health.

Scripps News Association New York Jefferson Davis

Catholic Order of Massachusetts Convention Opens at Apollo Hall

More than four hundred delegates attend the annual state convention of the Catholic Order of Massachusetts in Apollo Hall. The event opened today with preliminary business, a program featuring a concert and a reception in the afternoon and evening.

Scripps News Association Miss The Catholic Order of Massachusetts Apollo Hali

Canal purchase resolution clears Senate committee

May 25 report shows the Senate committee favoring a resolution to authorize home purchase of the canal unless the president finds rates exorbitant. The action hinges on affordability and executive approval.

Senate

Penn Road Probe Will Review Evidence

Philadelphia May 28 The Directorate of the Pennsylvania raid appoints a committee to investigate charges against officials and employees amid ongoing inquiries. May 25 Catherine Clutter, a girl aged, was shot and killed at her parents home by her brother Bailey after handling a loaded revolver. children found the weapon and it discharged fatally.

Scripps News Association Philadelphia Pennsylvania’ Raid Catherine Clutter F. Wae Parenta Bailey Igedisix R Yevolver Ps Néwe Association

Clash Over Filibuster Tense in Williams Cannon Row

Washington May 25 Speaker Cannon and Democratic leader Williams clashed on a filibuster during a fight over a roll call motion. Cannon ruled Williams’s demand to order a committee considered the diplomatic bill as a body. The act drew applause from Republicans and spectators while Williams attacked the speaker with a blunt remark.

Scrippa News Association Washington Spaaker Cannon Representative Williams William Cannon House Williams

Summer School Opens June 11 at High School

A summer school begins June 11 in the High School building for B class pupils to make up work so they can enter the next higher grade in September. For details inquire of Miss Rohan.

Miss Rohan

Custom officer arrested in Nova Scotia smuggling probe

Secretary Shaw 6 disclosed in Washington that Special Agent Joseph T. Wheatley of the American customs service has been arrested charged with involvement in smuggling.

iScripps News Washington Shaw Nova Scotia Joseph T. Wheatly American Custom Service

Destructive Cyclone Hits Seller Province in Spain

A severe cyclone struck Seller province near Madrid on May 23 causing extensive damage. Authorities report widespread destruction and aid efforts are underway. Local residents face rebuilding needs as emergency services mobilize.

Scripps News Association Madrid Spain Seller

Frisco Banks Open Amid Prosperity After Fire

Frisco commercial and savings banks opened for unrestricted business after a fire, with California Safe Deposit and Trust first to depart. Crowds formed on California and Montgomery as over 20 million in deposits and active securities filled vaults, while lenders paid out modest withdrawals and honored all demands in full. Local scenes showed workers and citizens lining up since 6:46 am, including a notable elderly woman clutching books as the Woolworth bank paid over 60 thousand dollars in gold before 11 am.

iScrippe News Association San Francisco Cal Nine O'slock Commerce Bank San Francecos California Safe Deposit and Trust Bank Enur Aes S of California Montgomery Hiberian Bank Jones Street Garden Gate Market Bom Woolworth Bank

Fire destroys Fairbanks business district in Alaska

Fire gutted parts of Fairbanks Alaska business section yesterday causing about 700000 in losses. Washington Bank Alaska, Firth National Bank, Fairbanks Stock Exchange and the courthouse were damaged. Northern Commercial Company stores mainly food stuffs, a steamer Talbot went down, and relief included food donations and guarded ruins. Holy Thursday observances planned at St Peters Church.

Fcripps News Association Seattle Washington Fairbanks Alaska Tha Oss Washington,Alaska Bank Firth National Bank Fairbanks =itck Court House Northern Commercial Company Talbot Ling

Confidence of Change of Venue in Governor Murder Case

Boise, Idaho May 28 F S Richardson chief counsel for the Western Federation jo Mciala arrive from Denver. Over three hundred affidavits from Gunnom county claim prejudice against the defendants. Defense lawyers say the move will secure change of venue. Trial may take place in Boise.

Scripps News Association Boise Idaho F. EB. Richardson Western Federation Jo Mciala Steunauburg Dinver Ganom County

Koreans Hanged for Robbery and Murder in Public Case

Three Koreans were hanged this morning for robbery and murder of a Korean gambler. Two others received 15 year terms in connection with the same crime. The criminals were accused of stealing, beating their victim, and killing him in a sequence of violent acts.

Scripps News Association

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