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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1906
Page
1
Havana reports a brewing political crisis with Liberals pressing Acting Governor Maven to answer whether they will replace the Moderates. If refused, Liberals threaten to form a new government, risking deployment of American troops to maintain order across the island.
The Hill Grant deal with the United States Corporation sets a new price basis causing Hessmer ore to rise seventy five cents a ton while non Hessmer ore gains fifty cents a ton. The higher price is expected to take effect tomorrow.
In Lawson Oklahoma on November 9 the planting of 200 acres of watermelons for sand naur hare production shows success. Prices run about 2 cents per pound and much of the harvest is used in syrup making.
Appraisers report port goods entered in October totaled 70,987,102 dollars, up 8,000,000 from the previous month, the highest in port history. There were 220 automobiles, 33 domestic cars, and total appraised value of 205,052.78 dollars. Imports showed strong growth with precious stones valued at 5,055,577 dollars.
A New Industry report notes that millions of saw handles are produced from Michigan apple orchards. Timber is gun dried and shipped to Hartford for cutting and then to Indian Spalis for assembly, with over 100000 handles kept in stock.
London reports the 65th anniversary of King Edward VII's birth observed in his realms with congratulatory telegrams from around the world. Military reviews occurred in barracks across Great Britain and Ireland and battleships were decorated. The king remains in good health despite rumors.
Report says the Santa Fe railroad will shift the Pecos valley system and the Newlan cut off line from Texico seven miles west to a town named Reilly. Texico faces ruin and Melesse, a current division point, may also suffer.
Frederick Hornberger fatally shoots Schaffhauser at Philadelphia water department office after demanding an interview. He wounds him through a glass door then fires four more times after the victim falls. Hornberger declares his wife’s death and a fatal disease connection as motive. The wounded man dies at jail hospital. A separate account notes Frederick K Chaffhauser, a key witness in a corruption case, was shot on the seventh floor of City Hall with bullets in the abdomen.
The season’s whale fishery has produced almost no catch as July and August hurricanes filled seas with ice blocking access to grounds. Whalebone price stands at 17 500 dollars per ton and may rise. Two whalers were trapped in ice in late September but saved by reaching Prince William Land.
Rome November 9 Pope is gradually wasting away due to confinement in the Vatican Lapponi says this is his first official health update. The doctor calls the Pope’s condition relatively satisfactory and fears death as if an eagle in a imprisoned cage. Chicago November 9 Clearings in Chicago banks for October top one billion dollars reaching 1 000 451 400, a record for the Clearing House.
More than 300 babies from across the southern states were exhibited at the Southern Baby Show in Jacksonville. Contests covered one two and three year olds and drew an immense crowd to the carnival today.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania election officials faced court-ordered ballot box inspections after reports of fraud. One district showed a Republican district attorney candidate with four hundred votes while the opposite box contained only six ballots and the other box was empty.
Nathan Moore known as Uncle Nathan, a renowned guide and hunter, is reported dead in Newbury Vermont. He gained fame for guiding and collecting moose, caribou, and bears, credited as more successful than any other huntsman.
Complete returns show the last district judge accused of favoring the Western Federation of Labor retired by ballot. A large percent of district attorneys in former years were accused of favoring the western miners, and Tuesday's elections defeated the last of the lot.
Lazelie A. Maynard associate editor of Leslie's Weekly died in Monrovia after a year-long residence seeking health. He had arrived in the city for his health and passed away this morning.
Boise Idaho Nov 9 Mountain Home mayor and city council warned Oregon Short Line officials they will seize coal from the first through train unless the coal famine ending there is relieved. The mayor remains firm and vows to stop the first train if no aid is received as cold weather nears.
At 9 46 this morning the center section of the Bubble building collapsed burying 25 to 30 workers. An hour later the west wing fell. Four bodies removed, many wounded. Cause likely shifting sands under a reinforced concrete five story structure. One identified body Dick Perkins. others unnamed. Property loss estimated at 350000 dollars.
San Francisco officials face a grand jury convened in Judge Graham's court to inspect municipal graft. The panel will appoint a foreman and outline actions while Langdon and Henry prepare evidence. Expected material includes alleged Ruef license schemes with $28,000 to himself from French restaurants.
Governor Lanham directs troops and cavalry to reinforce Rangers in Rio Grande amid political unrest linked to the assassination of Judge Welch. Officers face accusations of inciting Mexicans.
Garfield Washington November 9 a depot safe was dynamited early today and treasure of several hundred dollars taken a posse with bloodhounds pursues the robbers Jackson Minnesota November 9 woodmen gather for Woodmen Day at the Mississippi Exposition with J W Gollier of Vicksburg as master of ceremonies and speakers including J C Root Omaha M Shepperd Texarkana W A Frazier Dallas and others
William Markwardis, an heir of a German estate, bought 80 000 acres in southwestern Texas to colonize several hundred countrymen and donate land to poor emigrants. In San Diego Chrmas Connors was killed by W L Harvey near a saloon. Harvey, a friend of the victim, remains in custody, cause unknown.
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