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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1905

Page

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Marshall Fields Jr. shot. Sr. travels to Chicago for him

Chicago reports that Marshall Fields Jr. is alive and recovering after a mysterious shooting. A special train bearing Marshall Fields Sr. and Mrs. Fields departed Buffalo for Chicago while doctors struggled to stabilize the young man’s condition. Police say investigation into the Field home incident reveals little and may indicate an accidental cause.

Scripps Newn Association Chicago Marshall ‘Fields Jr Marshall Fields Sr Mre Fields Buffglay Gunsaulur Iter Surome Mahongy Te Field'hodking

Copper Advances Scripps Association Market Rally

Copper rose significantly on the New York market today as prices jumped to 17 1/2 cents per pound. The advance marked the strongest level since early 1901 with broad buying pressures and gains across major exchanges.

Scripps News Assovmition New York Gopper

Court martial proceedings at Annapolis examined

The second day of Midshipman Merit taggers dm read ing of yesterday's Lieutenant were read to to Stha' midshipmen and posted on the gut deck for perusal of all persona. Regulations prohibit fighting between persons of the mary. Dr Stone testified that Brandis father would not consent to an autopay.

Scripps News Association Annapolis Stone Academy Brandis

Harvard Captain Hurley Suffering Brain Blood Clot

Boston November 23. Harvard football captain Daniel J Hurley has a brain blood clot. Dr Nichols overseeing Harvard athletes says surgery is required to save his life.

Scripps News Association Boston Daniel J. Hurley Harvard Nichols

White Appointed to Represent U S at Moroccan Conference

Washington November 25 American Minister White has been appointed to represent the United States at the Moroccan conference. Minister Gummeroe will also attend the meeting.

Scripps News, Association Washington White United States Gummeroe

Sultan defies powers over Macedonia finances

The sultan rejected international control of Macedonia finances after advice that conceding would rally Turkish royalists and strengthen revolutionaries. A council of ministers decision was approved, and Vice Admiral Husni Pasha sailed to the Gallipoli area with orders to fort commanders.

Macedonia Turkey Council of Ministera Husni Pasha Gardanelles

Insurance Inquiry Opens Into Equitable Bond Dept

The insurance investigation opened this morning with Gerald Brown heading the bond and mortgage department of the Equitable on the stand. He described the expenses incurred to keep the building in order.

Scripps Nei Arecaeeeadieeeee Ae York Gerald Brown The Equitable

China Sails with Nearly Two Million in Coin for Orient

Pacific mail liner China to sail Saturday with about $9.9 million in silver and other currency. Three fourths of the funds, 60 tons of Mexican coin, is already aboard under guard. Large shipment aimed for Shanghai with substantial freight and passengers.

San Francisco Orient Pacific Mail China Shanghai

Died Fasting by Chicago "Back to Nature" preacher

John Kleinst age 80 died after long fasts. He traveled on foot across the country wearing sandals and minimal clothing. He preached returning to nature and warned strangers of the day of judgment, selling pamphlets in downtown streets.

Chicago John Kileinst Kleinst Roote Rhs

Wires Break Cut Power at Canyon Mine Site

Tuesday afternoon high winds severed electric wires below the Baisley Elkhorn mine causing a blackout. The plant remained dark and all operations shut down until about 8 o clock the next morning as reported by the Baker City Democrat.

Baisley-Elkhorn Baker City Democrat

Leg Torn From Body At Baker City Lumber Mill

Cash Watkins, worker at Stoddard's lumber mill in Baker City, had his right leg torn off below the knee when caught in a revolving shaft this morning. Found unconscious on the mill floor, he was taken to St. Elizabeth's hospital and is not expected to survive.

Baker City Cash Watkins Stoddard's St. Elizabeth's Hospital

Suits Filed Against Eden & Brown by Summer Bros and Elgin Company

Summer Bros and the Elgin Furniture Company filed suits against Eden and Brown railroad contractors of Elgin to recover money for supplies. Levi Rogers appeals a justice court judgment against G. H. Powers seeking reversal.

Summer Bros Elgin Fewarding Company Eden & Brown Elgin Levi Rogers Justice Court G. H. Powers

White Mentioned in Moroccan Dispatch as Rome Minister

In a dispatch from Morocco dated November 2, White is noted as a minister to Rome. The report places White in a diplomatic role connected to Italy, with emphasis on his Rome assignment.

Scripps News Association London Morocco White Rome

Fraudulent Gauges In Case Against Major Oil Firms

William A. Morgan a former Standard Oil employee testified before Attorney General Custer about using false gauges and selling two kinds of oil from the same tank at different prices. He says he now uses honest methods as part of an antitrust effort and deposition proceedings proceed against Standard Oil and Pierce Oil.

Scrippe News Associationy St Louis Custer Standard Oil Company l Pierce Oil Company William A. Morgan Standard Oil

Mourning in New York Over Russian Massacres

New York observers report a citywide mourning on November 23 as Jewish residents in the East Side march in a funeral procession for Russian massacre victims. Six thousand people participate, muffled drums sound, and letters from survivors are read aloud.

fScrippe News Ansociation New York Ghetto Russia Anly Thomas

Election Postponed as Brewery Labor Fight Continues

Reports from Scripps News Association note labor groups and brewery workers including an old feud among asdamen and engine factions are delaying officer elections. The gathering adopted a plan to recall Seem aa vale dont and proceed at a later date.

Asdamen Frerioeastien Engine Seem Aa Vale

Five Trainmen Killed Near Albion Indiana

A freight train collision near Albion Indiana kills five workers and seriously injures engineer Odenhard and fireman Rica.

Scrippa Newn Association Albion Ind Ands Caerhs Odenhard Rica

Milwaukee man pleads guilty to bribe offer

J. M. Dogebarg today pleaded guilty to offering a bribe of 1000 dollars to a supervisor to influence a contract vote. He was fined 1000 dollars plus costs.

Scrippa News Association Milwaukee J. M. Dogebarg

Bank Robbery at Nichi Be Jinko Bank Seized Cash

Loot totaling 16000 dollars in cash and negotiable papers seized by thieves who entered from the adjacent store and cut into the rear safe. Police report no clues as to suspects. Cash recovered amounts to 12388.62 dollars with 6000 dollars in notes and drafts not tied to suspects.

Scripps News Los Angeles Nichi Be Jinko Bank Chotks

Walla Walla Council Revokes Five Saloons Licenses

The Walla Walla city council last night passed a resolution evoking the licenses of five principal saloons. Evidence showed proprietors violated anti gambling laws and kept venues open on Sundays, prompting license revocation actions.

Walla Walla Ty Council Walle “Walla

Fragments Describe Naval Incident Near Walla and Montarey

The damaged text notes a vessel leaving port and being driven off course by wind. It mentions the 14th Cavalry on duty and a journey toward Walla and Montarey with sea spray and rough weather impacting operations.

Scrippe News Association San Franciscs Dutgat & ‘and Jolly Walla Montarey

Ornament importers face six hundred thousand dollar impact

Washington reports that the six hundred thousand dollars in losses will affect importers as of November 28, reflecting a significant financial setback for the trade.

Burion Triah Berippa Case Moves to Dismissal Grounds

A government motion requests dismissal alleging insufficient evidence and failed cache for actiby. The defense argues the government did not meet required standards, prompting court consideration of the motion.

Berippa’ Newa Association St Koala, i Non Rennet Actiby

Apples Go South for Market War Prompted by Poor Harvest

Fragmentary text describes unusual shipments from northern regions to southern markets amid harvest concerns. The piece notes failures or partial failures in supply and hints at market consideration and timing for checks on fruit movement.

Middle States

London Cabinet Resignation Sparks Summit Plans

Fragmentary dispatch from London notes the Balfour cabinet resigning and a summoned meeting to discuss next steps. Reportedly a high level session will be followed by a major address or statement, with further details expected later today.

Serippd Nowa Amvolatiaiy London Pei Balfour Thinerro i

Fragmentary OCR Note From Portland Sport Page

A truncated OCR readout lists fragmented words and numbers including Portland and a 29 percent figure. The text is garbled with stray letters and lacks coherent context or complete names. No clear event date or outcome can be determined from the readable fragments.

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