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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1906
Page
1
Scripps News Association from San Fransissa on May 29 notes the Red Cross relief burial? work in charge. Merged figures show fewer than twelve thousand families being cared for with daily decreases. Employment bureau reports 491 women seeking work since its opening.
Washington May 29 Sulzer introduces a House resolution demanding reports on Commissioners Neil and Reynolds. The President withholds the report to pressure passage of Beveridge inspection amendment to the agricultural Proposition bill.
Denver May 29 The Western Federation of Miners resumed their convention with an executive session. Reports say the iteration is stronger and bigger than before despite ongoing struggles. Munich May 29 A 118 year old Woodman’s widow Josepha Eder claims success in staying hale and hearty year round by barefoot walks and simple diet.
London May 29 Preparations are under way for the wedding of Hon Michael de Clare eldest son of Lord Kingsdale and Miss Constance Woodhouse daughter of Colonel Woodhouse Royal Army Medical Corps Heir to a venerable peerage Mr de Gourey an officer in the 2nd Sikh Pioneers now in India The Kingsdales crest a baronial line dating to the thirteenth century with historic acts of valor noted in royal presence.
Ogden reports over two inches of rain in 48 hours washing snow from the mountains. Cold, snowy weather follows, and unless conditions improve the fruit crop including cherries peaches apricots and strawberries faces likely total loss.
May 29 report from Tullala Louisiana states a white man named Rogers was lynched by a Monroe mob over a brutal crime he was accused of.
Six hundred rebels conducted an assault on a camp in the Umavoti region near Durban Natal on May 29. The attack was repulsed after hours of hard fighting with four militia casualties and heavy native losses.
London and New York newspapers react to tainted meat allegations with horror and calls for full disclosure. Critics accuse Chicago packing houses of corruption while officials push tightened controls, and industry leaders defend their reputations amid public outcry.
Haywood Pettibone and Moyer were brought from the Boise jail under guard to Caldwell for a hearing on a motion for a change of venue. Chief Prosecutor Hawley noted a habeas corpus stay pending U.S. Supreme Court action, delaying further local proceedings. Attorneys met at the depot then escorted the defendants to the courthouse with Mrs. Moyer and Mrs. Pettibone present.
A man believed to be Bhokaska, a waiter from a Washington Street restaurant, is found beneath the collapsed post office walls. He was missing after the shock as he hurried outside, and authorities think the wall fell on him during the chaos.
Charles F. Francis, newly appointed American ambassador, had a private audience with the Emperor in Vienna and presented his credentials.
The tenth annual conference of the National Congress of Mothers to be held next year will be decided at the Minneapolis meeting. Officers and the board of managers met and remain in session to set the time and place for the 11th annual session.
James Edmund Scripps died this morning at 2 46 after a long illness. Born in London in 180B his father founded the London Daily News and the Gazette. The family later moved to the United States where James E Scripps managed a news association with interests in the East and West.
President and Mrs Roosevelt depart aboard the Mayflower for Portsmouth Virginia where the president will deliver an address at the unveiling of the monument honoring Civil War soldiers and sailors. He will participate in the procession and lay flowers on graves.
The Pilgrim Society of Great Britain hosts a Savoy Hotel dinner in honor of Bishop Potter president of the Pilgrims of the United States. The Archbishop of Canterbury will give the toast and Field Marshal Roberts will preside as president of the British society.
Heavy storms hit Shubuta and surrounding towns last night causing extensive damage. Winds blew down churches and houses with thousands of dollars in losses reported across the region.
Last night at Alcl Hon a Republican rally drew a large crowd despite rain. Candidates Ivanhos Haworth and Randall spoke while Bartlett drew laughs with references to the Governor and the Grecian Horse. Attendees heard critique of inheritance tax corporation and school funds bills. The meeting closed after short speeches and at 1 o'clock.
Three Mexicans attacked laborers with knives and stones on the Salt Lake route this morning. Foreman Williams shot one attacker and wounded the others after receiving many wounds, but secured a victory over the outlaws.
The report notes that three major dams suffered no damage in the quake and infers that the Oak Canal system may be resistant to earthquake shocks.
Secretary Little of the Southwestern and Texas cattle raisers associations objects to proposed federal meat inspection. He warns that if packers pay inspection fees the costs will be borne by stockmen through lower meat prices.
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