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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1906
Page
1
A Bartlett ad by Wagan Cree notes Judge Eakin set to hear the case at the February term. Attorneys Grawford Gardinier and Hobsme argued against delaying for a special jury while Crawford sought to withdraw the not guilty plea to allow a demurrer. The court scheduled listening on Tuesday at two o'clock to decide on setting aside the indictment.
Cranberry crops in Minnesota near full harvest with estimates of strong yields. The Scripps News Association notes per quart prices around six dollars for berries.
Charles Williams acting cashier at Citizens Bank in Salem Indiana killed himself with a shotgun in the bank vault this morning. Quiet investigation by local authorities underway.
James McMillian a 65 year old manufactured goods agent was found murdered near his home in Pittsburg early this morning with his pockets rifled authorities probe motive and suspects unnamed.
San Francisco report says the Japanese consul and Interior Secretary went into a secret conference to discuss excluding Japanese children from city schools. Rumors spread that the consul holds instructions from Japan and that Matcalf has new directions from Washington of great importance.
A Japanese captain of an engineer corps was captured while disguising to sketch fortifications on the island. The discovery was made on November 2, with immediate reporting planned.
Epidoce News Association reports Republicans expect a large win with about 700000 votes, Socrats around 300000, and Socialists claiming 80,000 to 90,000. Democrats foresee a plurality for the Republicans with four doubtful congressional seats. minimal opposition to Congressman Joseph Gannon’s resistance and limited campaigning in his district.
County superintendent E E Bragg oversees the initial 2000 volumes sent to Union County districts from the Oregon Library Commission. La Grande receives about a quarter. rural and outlying schools share the rest. Funds total $449.48 including a Grange district boost, with book choices by Mrs Cornelia Marvin and Prof Hockenberry.
In San Francisco on November 2 the hearing on the injunction against Abe Ruef and his followers began to prevent interference with District Attorney Walter A. Langdon in his duties. The crowded courtroom heard affidavits from Ruef and acting Mayor Gallagher denying Langdon’s allegations and any plan by Ruef to seize office. Both men testified but no major questions were raised.
London reports a fresh influx of Russian Jewish immigrants by land and sea heading to New York and Philadelphia. Two thousand sailed this week on Alenia ships. many are artisans and tradespeople selling belongings before being laid off by rising industrial costs. In Patterson New Jersey, tin plate costs rise as the American Company and peers face higher tin and pig lead prices, with can prices up 25 percent in some cases.
Richmond Nov 2 The State Convention of the Christian Churches of Virginia ended after a large attendance. Important business on missionary work and schools was transacted. Speakers included A McLean W J Wright Herbert Monminger G W Buckley J H Mohorter Ida Harrison and Ella Maddock from various cities.
Sandusky reports that U. S. Commissioner William Elliott has completed marking the graves in the Confederate cemetery on Johnsons Island. The cemetery was recently purchased by Robert Patton of Cincinnati.
Rome reports the Italian government will send a scientific and political expedition to Pandair led by the Duke of Abruzzi. Its aims include defining Italy's sphere of influence in relation to Abyssinia and British Somaliland. The expedition will begin at once.
Chisago reports drug clerk Leonard Leopold arrested in Wausau Wisconsin. A police dispatch says he admits being Leopold and connected to the crime. Authorities claim he obtained the diamonds.
Sheriff J Blakely L Rosewell and E F Sargent escort John Bare to the penitentiary after convicting him of murdering Brick Johnson last spring beside Charles Grasser, jailed for horse stealing. Crowds at the depot saw the 52 year old convict say farewell to family, reflect on life, and anticipate long imprisonment.
Sheridan Wyoming November 2 correspondents with the troops deny they fought near Oakland. They state the troops never saw Indians. A report says Indians burned the O W ranch building but that account is discredited.
Portland speaker Mrs Nettle Sleeth will deliver two lectures in La Grand under the W C T U. The morning address is at the M E Church and the evening talk at the Presbyterian church. She is a fluent speaker and earnest worker expected to draw a crowd.
Pittsburg November 2 The Carnegie Plow Manufacturing plant was destroyed by fire this morning causing an estimated loss of 250000 dollars.
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