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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1906

Page

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Harriman orders eighty miles of new coast road

Harriman directs Portland and San Francisco officials to start immediately on a coastal road eighty miles long from Drain Oregon to Marsfield in a southwest direction. The project would be the northern segment of a new coast line linking San Francisco and Portland, with California Northwestern extending from Willits to Eureka and surveys from Eureka to Marsfield.

Harriman New Coast Portland San Francisco Drain Mount Shasta Oregon Marsafield Betwreen San Franciees Foster California Northwestern Willits Euerka Harrichan Eureka Marcahfield

International Auto Congress Opens in Milan

May 24 Milan opens a six day International Auto Congress with delegates from Italy France Belgium Austria Denmark Germany England Spain Switzerland Russia and the United States. The opening featured a welcome by the Milan mayor and an auto exhibition drawing great interest.

Seripda News Ausockasion Milan Ona! Automobile “Congress Italy France Belgium Denmark Germany England Spain Switzerland Rossia United States

Mutiny Reported On Cruisers San Raphael At Sea

Lisbon dispatch says the crew of the cruiser San Raphael mutinied and the officers are allowed to steer the ship under mutineers orders. The vessel was last believed to sail toward South America.

Serippa News Association Lisbon Itis San Raphael South America

Train Master Testifies on ICC Petition

Scripps News Associate reports Fred Vrooman assistant train master of the Pennsylvania road testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission about car distribution and payments received from coal operators. In Petersburg, Douma protests grow as peasant Jews oppose the government. socialist meetings spread Telegrams urge the Czar to disperse the Douma. Mrs. T. J. Scroggin and daughter return from Portland after a month’s visit.

Scripps News Philadelphia Fred Vrooman Pennsylvania Road Interstate Commerce Commission Scripps News Assc S. Petersburg Douma Russia

Woman Harangues Mob From Window in London May Day

Mrs Dora Montefiora a leading suffragist harangued a crowd outside a London window declaring the Chancellor an assassin for delaying women’s representation Her house is ringed by bailiffs as she refuses tax payment while pursing reform in a tense scene.

Scripps News Association London Dora Montefiora James Bryce Ireland John Scotland

Narrow escape for Emmanuel at Simpson tunnel opening

Italy May 24 An anarchist near King Victor Emmanuel during the Simpson tunnel opening was restrained before a possible assassination. The assailant carried a stilatto and was within two feet of the king when seized.

Scrippa News Association Italy Simpson Tunnel Victor Emmanual

Takes Long Dive In Flame

A crash report from a flame incident details a man plunging into danger during a rescue attempt. His injuries are described as severe, with authorities noting significant trauma and urgent medical intervention was required.

Nonaimon Mines Silent Open Near Yale Ohio

A brief note from Yale Ohio states the Nonaimon mine remains silent with no reopening plans by the United States authorities.

Amendments 10 Up for June Vote Across Oregon Measures

Oregon voters will decide on ten proposed amendments including equal suffrage rights for women, local option laws, city charter control, and initiative and referendum expansions. Other measures cover state finance for Asylum and universities, railroad passes ban, and taxes on transportation and communications firms.

Oregon University Agriculural College Adele A |Aity Barlow Cascade Mountains Mount Hood

Burlington man killed by switch engine in cab accident

J D John son, a veteran Burlington engineer, was fatally struck while leaning from a cab window in Burlington Iowa. He was looking ahead when a switch engine passed by and struck him, severing his head from his body in the tragic incident.

Scrippe Newa Association Burlington Iowa J. D. Johnson

Death of Miss Eugenia Brisbin Felt in Plymouth

Mrs. Turner Oliver learns of the death in Plymouth Michigan of Miss Eugenia Brisbin. Once a resident of La Grande she had many local friends who mourn the loss as a personal bereavement.

Turner Oliver Eugenia Brisbin Plymouth Michigan Miss Brisbin la Grande

Arraignment Today for Puter in Lands Theft Case

Puter Arraigned Today on charges of stealing government lands in Oregon. He waived examination before United States Commissioner Hekcock. bail set at 10,600 dollars. Officers to depart for Portland shortly. alleged secret service agent involvement disputed.

San Principco S. A Bema Secret Service Boston Lse Bederal

Ena Leaves London for Madrid in royal wedding buildup

Princess Ena departs London for Madrid to marry King Alfonso of Spain next week. The departure is marked by an elaborate royal farewell with King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra present and large crowds at the station. Alfonso and court dignitaries later leave for the frontier to greet the princess.

Scrippe Néeve Association London Ena Madrid Alfonso Edward I Gqueen Alexander Frontier

Divided Church Uni and Plans for Consolidation

Des Mines reports the oe branch of the church and both church boards will work together until next year when consolidation occurs. Presbyterians have plans for union of all divisions, while a special message was excluded by the assembly’s decree. The assembly marks the 200th anniversary of the First Assembly in America with messages from around the world read.

Scrippe News Association Des Mines Church Union of All Assembly America

Fire Underwriters Fix City Wide Insurance Rates

A secret meeting of the board of fire underwriters held in Oakland resulted in a decision to adopt a flat rate for the entire city, despite some members favoring separate rates for unburned and burned districts.

Series News Association San Francisco Board of Fire Underwriters Oakland

Farmer Arrested by Humane Officers in Child Abuse Case

In Oshkosh Wisconsin May 24 August Dundie a farmer was arrested by humane officers today on charges of habitual harming of his motherless children all in or below their teens. The bodies were found black and blue when a passing auto party stopped him. No further action beyond arrest has been reported.

Scripps News Association Oskosh Wis Dundie Humane

TILDEN'S MURDERERS ON TRIAL

The preliminary examination of Vance, Boyton and Simmonds, three citizens patrol members, continued before Judge Shortwell. Edward Edmora testified the patrol had a strong witness, while Lieut Seanin expressed regret for killing. With Toelden dead, Edmora's oath could strengthen the defense. Geo Bartimers left for Portland. W F Bartimers plans to join after the election.

Scripps News Association San Francisco Vance, Boyton and Simmonds Citizens Patrs H. & Teldon Shortwell Thomas Edmora Citizens’ Patrol Lieut Seanin Tilden Toelden Edmora

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