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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1905
Page
1
Nov 1 reports from St Petersburg Odessa Warsaw and Helsingfors describe mass protests police clashes and casualties as strikes and riots unfold across Russia Poland and Finland. Naval losses denial rumors and fears of a return to autocracy accompany the unrest amid deadly street fighting and civic guards forming.
Two American missionaries were said to be murdered in Lion Chow a coastal town with about twelve thousand residents in Guangdong province. Local authorities and the Scrippa News Association reported the incident with few details available.
An entire block was destroyed by fire this morning in Pensacola, with estimated damages exceeding three hundred thousand dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze hours, saving adjacent structures and evacuating residents. No injuries reported, investigators to determine the cause.
The final sessions of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union in Los Angeles included greetings and farewells. A cable greetings from Lady Sommerset of London was read among the reports of the national organization.
Pittsburg Nov 1 The receiver of Enterprise National News today sent all stockholders a notice of a hundred percent assessment on the par value of their stock.
New York news reports confirm the killing of Presbyterian missionaries at Eloh Lisochow. Dr Meldram of Cleveland notes the church maintains a mission at Lien Chow and lists the named missionaries and miss Chesnut and Patterson among the dead or missing.
The new flag was hoisted and unfurled to the breeze today as ships paraded and troops fired salutes. Citizens across the country celebrate the union with Norway and mark the event with nationwide rejoicing.
The British North Atlantic Squadron under Prince Louis arrived off the Virginia Capes at dawn. The pilot boarded the ship and will lead the squadron up the Chesapeake, where they will be greeted by American forces under Admiral Evans near Annapolis.
Neely a railroad man left with his companion after drinking at Engineer Mcone’s home. He returned and shot Mrs Mone in the neck and Saobe in the cheek then killed himself. Mrs McQué and the other woman were not badly wounded. McQue refused to discuss the incident. Jealousy over Mrs McCar’s prior acquaintance with her husband is cited. Neely left a note claiming the act was for his friend Mr McCar.
Frank Brown was charged and convicted of stealing rope and an ax and a loom bead. He appeared before Judge Jasice Hough, paid $60 and costs, and remains in custody of the sheriff in default of payment.
Four bandits were captured or killed after raiding the Willard bank in Carter County yesterday afternoon. One mortally wounded, two jailed, and others pursued by police and bloodhounds as the gang fled toward the countryside. An alarm drew locals to the scene and the attackers left the getaway engine behind.
The President was told by the Car that he would grant a representative constitution four days before he acted. A dispatch to the state department outlined the program later carried out at St. Petersburg. The President believes the Russian people will accept their new liberties without excesses.
Captain Hadilah reports Daylua whaling squadron and Alleen vessels trapped in ice near Alaska. Fleet unprepared for harsh conditions risks significant loss of life and property as rescue efforts await.
Former Senator BJ Edmonds, sentenced to five years for bribery and denied a new trial, is admitted to bail set at 810000. Awaiting Supreme Court action during the bail period.
Detroit Michigan reports a new secretary of the navy sworn in amid cabinet reshuffle. Official details indicate Washington and Nev l-Truman are involved in the appointment.
The Elk's lodge hosts a social Saturday evening at 8:00 in their hall. A plain supper, cards and dancing will be features. All members and their wives, daughters and sweethearts are invited.
Grain markets show mixed activity with wheat opening around 804 and closing near 8854 in Chicago, while Portland buyers set prices for blue stem and club at about 05 and 03 cents per unit. Local market notes list club and blue stem prices with brief, unclear figures for today’s offers.
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