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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1906
Page
1
The beet sugar factory faces a frost risk with about three thousand tons of beets still in the ground. Managers say a potential thaw could salvage the crop if beets are harvested promptly, but prolonged frost may ruin the remaining root crop and threaten factory operations.
A referenced figure named Cagland calls for Philippine Islands and Jamaica, with Washington promising to consider the proposal. The report notes Newfoundland and Canada positions were not indicated.
C. O. Simmons of the Parr Simmons Company travels to Union to oversee a crew packing Union grown apples. A crew of six girls and two boys was sent yesterday and is working today, with cars likely to load and ship directly from Union.
MEKALF directs investigators to examine firms that did not pay policy losses in the San Francisco disaster. The probe will be conducted under Geo Butler of Ross California and focuses on unpaid claims and insurer accountability.
Baroness De Massy was arraigned before the coroner today on a murder charge in the office of Gustave Simons a wealthy shirtwaist maker. She refused to talk and police describe her temperament as prone to heated anger amid reported salary disputes. The baroness has lived in the United States eighteen years supporting herself and her daughter by designing gowns.
In Seattle Mrs. Creffield was buried beside her husband yesterday. Esther Mitchell attended the services and showed emotion for the first time in many months, suggesting the spell over her has been broken.
Favoring divorce reform in Albany Bishop Doane urged the Episcopal diocese convention now in session to press for uniform divorce laws with immediate effect.
Chicago reporters state that today in Springfield representatives urged the Board of Equalization to raise the Pullman Car Company taxes from two hundred thousand to two million dollars.
The Federation adopted the annual report without amendment endorsing President Gompers policy. The action included erasing the distinction between United States and Canada unions.
The sunken steamer Dix leaves forty-two still missing as of November 20 in Seattle. Local authorities and search teams continue to comb the waters for survivors and wreckage.
Seattle reports the first Eastern mail in seven days arriving today. The Great Northern controls Seattle Portland service starting now. News notes claim a tunnel under the Cascades is undermined for about two hundred feet, affecting operations.
Heppner Oregon reports the season's opening snowfall with light coverage in the lowlands and several inches on the hills as of Friday night.
Indiana's apple harvest set a record this year with five counties producing 680000 barrels. Clay county raised its yield from 126920 to 135200, while overall quantity and quality exceed recent years.
In San Francisco on November 20 the grand jury did not take up new matters and revisited French restaurant cases. Jean Lunpi testified on the stand. authorities expected significant testimony but found nothing incriminating. The panel then resumed unfinished Belvedere music hall business with Ted Wilson detailing dividend payments including checks alleged to have reached Abe Ruef.
Memphis reports rising flood damage as fourteen bridges in Shelby County, valued over 100000, remain down. Officials warn losses exceed 1,000,000, with levies damaged and residents forced from homes. W B Robinson and his eight year old son were found in a treetop after floods trapped them Friday night.
Federation of Miners holds a two day congress in Kansas City with delegates from every state and territory. C G Case of the executive committee calls the meeting to order as governors Folk Fratz Hoch and Mickey along with Senators Stone and Warner attend. Victor Aderson of the Colorado Scientists of Mining is authorized to speak for a Western Federation of Miners.
A six story building on Canal Street in Chicago was destroyed by fire early today. The flames caused extensive damage with losses estimated around 110000 dollars. Firefighters battled the blaze through the morning, with no immediate report of casualties.
San Francisco November 20. About 1600 Chinese men left on the Empress line for Chinese ports. The exodus follows prosperous times in the United States and reflects many arriving from across the states and the Orient Company reporting booked steerage to month end.
A 15 member group of black preachers politicians and lawyers met the mayor to protest Senator Tillmans planned Chicago appearance on November 27. They view his talk Shall the United States annex Cuba as a personal affront while the event benefits Union Hospital.
The Columbia River at Vancouvre Washington is at its highest stage of about 14 feet above low water with little drift today. Reports indicate downstream spots show falling small rivers on the north side and a likely drop in the coming days.
Albany Nov 20 The Court of Appeals confirmed a lower court ruling allowing Hanna Elias a Black woman to keep millions of dollars obtained from John R. Platt the millionaire. Prosecutors say Elias secured about 700000 through blackmail over time.
Senator Morgan of Alabama drafts a platform calling the Democratic party a white man’s party and will push adoption at the next national convention. He intends to seek support from northern states to introduce the measure.
Interstate Commerce Commission investigators Prouty and Lane begin a formal examination of railroad and grain elevator interests in Milwaukee. The probe follows a resolution by Senator La Follette at the last Congress concerning alleged graft between grain and railroad men.
Seattle November 20. On surgeon authority it is reported poison was found in the stomach of Mrs Creffield known as the Holy Roller who died a few days ago. The case is being investigated as a possible foul act.
Four trains on the Rock Island and El Paso division are stalled today in heavy snow between Bucklin and Liberal Kansas. Authorities await clearing operations as rail service is disrupted across the line.
Fourteen ice dealers face trial in Philadelphia on charges of forming a conspiracy to raise ice prices and suppress competition. The proceedings focus on alleged collusion to limit supply and control market costs.
A hotel in Victoria area Nisgra sims Grand Forks was blown up by enemies after a brawl between French and Italian guests. Louise Klig aged 18 and an unknown Italian died. nine others were wounded. Dynamite obtained by breaking into a warehouse.
Frank P. Sargent sails from San Francisco to Hawaii to supervise landing of over a thousand Portuguese Spanish and French immigrants amid fears of Japanese and Chinese labor competition. Officials plan to bring Italians to Honolulu to supplement arrivals, aiming to balance labor needs with regional concerns.
New York November 20 Mrs Hetty Green the wealthiest American woman will turn seventy one tomorrow She has expanded her inheritance from her father into a vast fortune and marks forty one years in business An active executive she maintains an office at the Chemical Bank and remains vigorous and busy for her age with bright eyes and a firm voice.
Guthrie Oklahoma convention opens to day with 112 delegates. 98 are Democrats. Republican delegate Rev. Henry G. Cloud is a full blooded Indian. The gathering is expected to run six days.
Chicago date of Nov 20 reports the federal court fixed December 10 for arguments on demurrers to the indictment charging Standard Oil with rebating. The action concerns antitrust related charges and ongoing court proceedings.
In Victoria B C on November 20 Captain Matt Ryan and four crew were imprisoned for sealing in territorial waters. They faced confinement as authorities acted against the illegal sealing activity in the region.
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