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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1906

Page

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Yachtmen Race From Gravesend Bay to Bermuda for Lipton Cup

Yachtmen from New York and coastwise clubs converge for an ocean race from Gravesend Bay to Hamilton Bermuda. Four boats compete under 50 foot length with amateur crews for the Lipton Cup, return race to follow June 9 under Royal Bermuda Yacht Club arrangements.

New York Gravesend Bay Brooklyn Yacht Club Brooklyn Yateh Club T. F. Day Fred Bermuda R. D. Floyd B. Y. C Frank Maier Threias Fleming Day Thodias Lipton Cail Warren Sheppard Larry Untington Ien Rudalls Sandy Hook Gulf Stream Hamilton Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Royal Barmuda Yacht Club Brooklyn

China’s Emperor Sice in Ill Health Rumors Rise

Paris May 26 telegrams report the Emperor of China is ill and that death rumors circulate. Scripps News Association notes uncertainty with no official confirmation.

Paris Peking China

Union Memorial Service Sermon at Central Church

Tomorrow at 5 pm Rev. E. B. Hayes will preach the sermon at Central Church. A cordial invitation is extended to all attendees.

Central Church E. B. Hayes

Dawyer Arrives for Idaho Trial in Ghaldwell

Clarence Darrow, famed Chicago criminal lawyer, arrives in Boise to defend Moyer Pettibone and Haywood. A venue change fight looms with hundreds of affidavits. three U.S. cavalry troops and two state militia companies will guard Ghaldwell during the trial.

Scrippe News Association Boise Idaho Clarence Darraw Chicago Ilinois Moyer, Pettibone Haywood U.S. Cavalry Ghaldwell

Schmit Aims to Cut City Salaries in Crisis

San Francisco May 26 Mayor Schmits says no tax rise will occur. A one dollar limit is set and municipal expenses will be reduced to the lowest possible figure. He favors reducing city employee salaries over cutting department personnel to protect steady work for families. He also expects elected officers to take salary cuts for the common good.

Scripps News Association San Francisco Schmits

Memorial parade meeting notice by GAR and WRC

All members of the G A R and W R C and school children wishing to participate in the memories parade will meet at C C F Hall at one o clock p m Wednesday May 50. I W Faux Officer of the Day.

Des Moines Assembly Debates Earning and Doctrinal Amendment

In Des Moines Iowa May 26 Rev William Laurie of Belfantine Penn caused a stir when a motion to collect for earth go qufferers was passed, while a union amendment to the confession to remove the phrase cast into eternal torment was rejected. The assembly voted against the amendment and noted widespread opposition to the measure.

Scrippa News Association Des Moines Iowa William Laurie Belfantine

California Congress Divided on Duty for Building Materials

Washington May 26 California members in Congress have largely abandoned efforts to secure legislation allowing import of building materials duty free. Democrats and tariff revisionists refuse to commit to amendments, while others oppose on constitutional grounds.

Scrippa News Washington California Congress

Bank cashier in Greak suicide amid ill health

May 26 in Greak Michigan Frank P Boughton cashier of the National Bank hanged himself in a bath room. Prominent officials say his accounts are straight and there is no treason suspected. his ill health is cited as the cause.

Scripps News Association Battle Greak, Mich Frank P. Boughton the National Bank

Mrs Bryan declines Sultan decoration in Constantinople

In Constantinople on May 26 Mrs W J Bryan declined the Sultan's offer of a decoration stating modesty and respect for local customs. The gesture followed her recent visit outlined in dispatches from the Ottoman capital.

Scripps News Association Constantinople W. J. Bryan

Public kitchens reduced as relief efforts continue

Railroads speed debris removal and tracks are mostly laid in burned districts. Insurance allows policyholders to remove debris. Builders announce new construction in the disaster zone. Robert Morrow plans a 500000 dollar building at Grant and Post. Mrs Alexander Russel to erect model worker housing blocks. Ten food stations close leaving sixty public kitchens. About four thousand people fed in soup kitchens.

Scripps News Assoviation San Francisco Robert Morrow Grant and Post Streets Alexander Russel

Nelson Would Not Fight Herrera in Boxing Row Shocks Fans

The Los Angeles boxing uproar on May 28, tied to Nelson refusing to meet Herrera under certain terms, drew condemnations of Herrera’s actions and broad sympathy for Nelson. Jeffries backed Nelson, while Herrera’s camp faced blacklisting and Nolan planned a New York trip for potential bouts.

Scripps Nowa Association Los Angeles Herréra Artway Nelenn Bia Nolan Will Herrera Neilson Iim Boon Nelson New York

Texas Cyclone Strikes Near Orangera Wrecks Homes

A May cyclone near Orangera at midnight causes extensive damage. In Ellis County J D Duke and family suffer injuries to eight members and a baby is killed. His house and outbuildings are wiped away.

Scripps News Association Forth Worth Texas Orangera Ellis County J.D. Duke

Emperor of Austria Stricken by Serious Illness

Vienna May 26 The Emperor of Austria is seriously ill with a severe inflammatory condition reported today.

Opening of Greater Brighton Beach Expands Attractions for Season

Greater Brighton Beach in New York opened for the season with a large bathing pavilion and 700 feet of sandy beach. More than seventy attractions include a forthcoming June 14 wild west show by Pawnee Bill and Ferrari's manager.

Scrippk News Association New York Brighton Beach Ferrari

Confederate Dead Ceremony In Louisville At Cave Hill

Louisville veterans and Confederate veterans gather at Cave Hill Cemetery at four this afternoon for remembrance services. Prof. E. Morin delivers the address, Rev. Howard Falkner gives the benediction, and Miss Mary La Claxton reads The Conquered. Flowers will decorate the graves after the ceremony.

Scripps News Association Louisville Rate Veterans of Thin City Cave Hill Cemetery Howard Falkner Mary la Claxton

Grain markets open and close figures in Chicago session

In Chicago trading wheat opened at 8.28 and closed near 8.6. Corn opened at 4.8 and closed around 4.9. Oats started at 8.54 and finished at 5.3.

Chicago

Fine chicken dinner at Centenia Hotel tomorrow

A notice invites visitors to a fine chicken dinner hosted at the Centenia hotel tomorrow. The event emphasizes hospitality and community gathering at the town venue.

Centenia Hotel

New York Express Wrecked. Nine Horses Killed

The New York Express derailed near Hofmans New York after a misplaced fishplate caused by suspected Italian strikers. Two cars and the engine left the rails but no human lives were lost.

Scripps News Association Hofmans

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