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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1905

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Finland Freed Acknowledges Czar Amnesty In Reforms

St. Petersburg reports a sweeping amnesty granting freedom to political prisoners strike participants and contract violators. Convictions over ten years ago will release as colonists, with residency limits after four years. Other sentences are reduced, life terms cut to fifteen years.

Scripps News Association St. Petersburg Senene Pn Se Moscow Reval Helsingfors

Wedding Bells for Molly Hendershott and Charles Breck

Engagement announced for Miss Molly Hendershott of Baker City and Mr. Charles Breck of Blackburn & Breck. Marriage planned in Baker City on Monday November 6, a notable society event with broad local and regional excitement.

Molly Hendershott Charles Breck Blackburn & Breck Baker City

Too Much There Was Trouble In Jap Town

Last night a clash between Japanese residents followed celebrations of the emperor’s birthday. One man was jailed after a brawl and Recorder Snook fined him ten dollars with a promise to leave town.

Snook

Phy Family Heads to California for Home in Hylands

J. M. Phy with wife Het tia and son Gonrad and daughter Het tia depart Sunday for Hylands California. Phy is a Union pioneer and a successful local settler, leaving to enjoy the fruits of his labor. The family takes the respect of friends and neighbors with them as scout notes.

J. M. Phy Hettia Gonrad Hylands Calfornia Mr. Phy California

Quail Killing Bans Advocated by American Farrer

The American Farrer argues that five year laws prohibiting killing quail would reduce pests and weeds, benefiting farmers. He suggests quails be treated as domestic fowl rather than wild game.

American Farrer

Evans named fruit inspector for Milton and Freewater

Judd Geer of the state horticultural commission appointed Howard Evans fruit inspector for Milton and Freewater. Evans is an experienced fruit raiser who oversaw most of the display fruit from the northern United States to the Lewis and Clark fair in the past.

Pendleton, Or Judd Geer State Horticultural Commission Freewater Howard Evans Milton Evans

Bank director tied to closing forgives large shortage

Des Moines reports state bank of Tabor directors seek the status of vice president G A Hyde after the bank was closed. Hyde is alleged to have confessed to forgives totaling 12000 and a shortage of 650000. He reportedly agreed to surrender about 20000 in property while his father stood on his bond for 10000.

Scripps News Association Des Moines State Bank of Tabor G.A. Hyde

Mysterious Murder in Minneapolis Leaves Four Children Dead

Three Brennan children aged 10, 15 and 5 died in a morning shooting at 2 oclock. A five year old boy and a 27 year old stepmother were injured and a stranger is blamed by authorities. The woman reportedly shot herself after the attack and had previously attempted suicide. The case prompts widespread suspicion of the stepmother as the perpetrator.

Odassa Scripps News Scripps News Association Minneapolis James Brennan Alice Lizzie Arthur Thomas

Prince Louis Tours Washington with Cavalry Drill Visit

Prince Louis traveled by automobile through Washington accompanied by his uniformed staff. General Chaffee hosted a luncheon and the party toured Fort Meyer Virginia to witness the cavalry drill. The President is to give a dinner for the visitors tonight.

Washington Prince Louis General Chaffee Fort Meyer Virginia

Friendly Murder in Butte as Two Italians Quarrel

Peter Goullo was assassinated in Butte Montana this morning by Anton Massena. The two men had been friends and were drinking when a quarrel escalated into violence. Massena is detained for questioning.

Scripps News Association Butte Mont Peter Goullo Anton Massena

Grain market results from Chicago and Portland reports

Grain markets show wheat opening at 3 64 and closing 88 percent, corn opening 45 percent and closing 45 percent, oats opening 50 and closing 50. Portland market lists wheat blue stem 76 and club 73. Logan market reports blue stem 62 and club 71.

Scripps News Association Chicago Portland LOGAL Bluestem

Moore Hostesses Honor Felicia Lyne and Joseph Nibley

Dr and Mrs F E Moore entertained last night with a card party for Felicia Lyne of Kansas City and Mr and Mrs Joseph Nibley of Perry Guests played on up and down stairs and autumn foliage decorated rooms Miss Lyne performed several instrumental pieces and two vocal numbers Prizes went to Mrs Jean Moora Mrs William Ericson and Mrs J H Aikine with gentlemen's prizes to Mr Ed Bartlett Dr L D Reavis and Mr Clarence Crawford

F. E. Moore Neice Felicia Lyne Kansas City Joseph Nibley Perry Lyne

Waters of the Minam claim irrigation and power potential

Surveyors located the Waters of the Big Minam in the Sand Ridge valley and plan to divert it east of Imbler for irrigation and power. The flow from snowbound mountains could flood Grand Ronde Valley, enabling large tracts to be split into forty acre lots for families, with rights securing first.

Sand Ridge Big Minam Imbler Imira Winanase Nate Grand Ronde Valley

Indictments in Minneapolis Target Insurer Executives

Indictments returned against W. F. Bechtel former president of Northwestern National Life Insurances company W A Kerr ex municipal judge, Dr J F Forces former attorney Wallace A Gampbell president of Peoples bank and director for embezzlement and fraud alleged to have occurred before the company reorganization.

Scripps News Association Minneapolis W. F. Bechtel Northwestern National Life Insurances Company W. A. Kerr J. F Wallace A. Gampball Peoples’ Bank

Governor Wright sails for San Francisco farewell

Governor Wright sailed for San Francisco after a large water parade in Manila. He told the gathering that he would not return, delivering a defiant goodbye as he left for the West Coast.

Scripps &News Association Manila Wright San Francisco

McClellan Leads New York Campaign Night Before Vote

McClellan leads the New York municipal campaign as voters prepare to cast ballots tonight. Candidates claim broad pluralities while betting odds run 5 to 7 in favor of McClellan.

Scripps News Association New York McClellan

Young Court Martial to Recommend Censure Over Bennington Boiler Explosion

A Washington dispatch says the Young court martial will urge severe censure of the Bennington commander after the San Diego boiler explosion. The report notes the investigation centered on the ship’s handling and safety procedures amid the incident.

San Francisco Washington Bennington San Diego

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