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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1906
Page
4
O R and N Co offers 5250 fare from La Grande to Kansas City Mo for the seventeenth annual Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress. Tickets go on sale November 14 and 16 and are valid for ten days outbound and thirty days return. Also note poultry stock offer from Orchard Grove Poultry Farm.
Miss Nina Hunstock announces she will take orders for water colors and china painting at Studlo located at 608 Main St in La Grande. The notice invites ladies to inquire about lessons and commissions at the new studio.
Milch cows for sale by J M Clark near half a mile from Poull of the Manone cemetery in La Grande Oregon. Black 181 is noted with Lock Box No 6. Local listing describes available dairy cattle for purchase.
Secretary Metcalf of the interior finished his investigation into the dispute between the San Francisco board of education and the Japanese consul over segregation of Japanese and white children in public schools. He departed Oakland for Washington to report to the President.
In Naples Italy on November 13 Gatrilo Lanseetta and an unnamed man, claimed cousin to Lanseetta, were arrested to stop the assassination plot against the Italian king and the Duke and Duchess of Aosta. Lanseetta said he had a commission from a New Jersey secret meeting to kill the royal circle. Authorities anticipate more American arrests.
London reports ten million people in Northern China near starvation as consular officials reveal authorities risk a North Kiangsu and Peking exodus. No food relief steps have been taken yet, and though disorders remain minor for now, fears of a worsening crisis grow.
In Chicago a committee to define uniform insurance law met in executive session today. The group reports that Standard Oil influences smaller firms and that the company owns Equitable and seeks control of Mutual New York Life.
November 18 report from Mitau says troops entered Krenteberg to stop peasant depredations on property. After suppressing disorders, ninety farmers lie dead in the city, outlining a harsh crackdown and high casualties.
Henry W. Shufeldy aged 72 prominent Cheage distiller and millionaire died at his residence in Oconomowoc Wisconsin. His wife and daughter Mrs Hughes of Seattle were at his bedside. Shufeldy was among the country’s best known distillers.
Nov. 15 report states Mrs. P. Snyder, wife of the pastor of the Second Congregational Church, committed suicide Monday amid long illness and despondency. The family is noted as prominent in the city.
Wheat opened at 7 23 and closed at 7 44 a.m. Wheat, corn, and oats posted mixed early results with corn opening at 41 percent and closing at 72 4) . Oats started at 54 and finished at 34 percent.
Senator La Follette, noted foe of trusts and political bosses, will deliver a lecture in Boise at the Columbia theater tonight as part of his nationwide drive. The public is invited to attend this address by the famous reformer who has aided in dethroning powerful political figures.
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