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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1906

Page

3

Anniversary of Death of the Manchester Martyrs

Dublin marks the thirty ninth anniversary of the Manchester Martyrs Allan Larkin and O'Brien execution. Parades and speeches are planned in the south and west. The 1867 incident involved Irish-Americans and a van attack to free prisoners, leading to murder charges and later pardons amid disputed evidence.

Dublin Manchester Allan Larkin O'Brien Allen Iraland O'Brian McQuire Home Secretary

Great Cathedral in New York to be Converted to Cathedral

A movement along Fifth Avenue between Eleventh and Twelfth Streets aims to convert the old First Church into a great cathedral. Founded in 1716, it would mark its bicentennial soon, with a Perpendicular Gothic design inspired by Bath and Oxford, and a history tied to American independence and Princeton connections.

I4cripps News Association New York Fifth Avenue Eleventh and Twelfth Streets Bath England Oxford English University Alexander McDougall Princeton University Princeton Theological Seminary

Erie Railway Company Orders 65000 Tons Steel Rails

Scranton Pa November 25 The Erie Railroad Company has placed orders for 65000 tons of steel rails to be delivered in 1907. The purchase strengthens track capacity for the coming year.

Scripps News Association Scranton Erie Railroad GC Company

Japanese Divers Find Copper Reef in Queen Charlotte

Vancouver reports a group of Japanese divers discovering mineral reefs while hunting abalone shells. They found a large copper piece mistaken for gold and have since secured claims, with iron ore also surfacing. Several Americans are nearby working properties.

Scrippa News Association Vancouver Queen Charlotte Japan Shell

Effect of whisky upon Negro labor

In the county courthouse a large gathering of manufacturers and plant managers met to discuss local labor conditions. Led by W. J. Taylor, W. Gowdy and H. Cisy Stieaky the group decided to take steps to curb liquor sales in the city and other crimes demoralizing Negro labor. The meeting noted hundreds of idle Negroes while demand for labor remained high, harming production.

Jackson County Court House W. J. Taylor W. Gowdy H. Cisy Stieaky

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