23 Nov 1908
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1908
Page
1
Francia J Honey issued a statement from San Francisco praising divine providence and pledging to enforce the law against vice. He framed the assassin as a tool of a broader conspiracy and urged eradicating roots of corruption. Alexander S Lathan, a long-missing witness, has reached Frisco Jail.
A Portland graft case unfolds as Ruef and associates face bribery charges. An inquest into Morris Haas’s death during Heney’s assault erupts in courtroom dispute between Police Chief Biggey and ADA Ward. Ruef trial shifts to testimony as detectives debate influence.
Flem Gabbart and Bert Curtiss are jailed on an annual charge of shooting and attempted robbery of Charles Anderson after an early Sunday morning hold up. Anderson identifies two cowpuncher dressed men, while Gabbart and Curtiss claim they were lunching together and can account for their time from city arrival to arrest.
Tremenda Ortega, who walked from Hermosillo to Los Angeles in search of a disease, collapses on the brink of insanity upon learning he is a leper. County hospital authorities plan to transfer him to Mrs. Isabelle Wardwell and escort him toward Mexico, where both allegedly contracted the illness.
Cleveland November 23 A rear end collision of street cars leaves one dead and six people seriously injured as investigators examine the scene.
The defunct a mera & Traders National Bank stockholders face a 100 percent assessment on their shares as announced by the state comptroller. With a $60,000 capital and fewer than 25 holders, the levy will be heavy, likely affecting even smaller investors. They must pay by December 19, and the heaviest stockholder J. W. Scribertt, bankrupt, may not fully pay receiver claims.
Riverside Park association launches a penny campaign inviting 100 children under 15 to prepare ten 3x4 inch bags each. Bags should be delivered to W. H. Bohnenkamp store by Saturday evening for later assembly into a one mile penny line to fund a new park for future generations.
Pasco on November 21 engineer Oswald Tosrag was sandbagged while crossing Northern Pacific tracks near Pasco. He was dragged 86 45 o'clock last evening and robbed of 110 m 86 45. Police have yet to capture any of the attackers though they suspect they shadowed the victim.
Salem Oregon November 3 The governor was invited to represent governors in a December 4 opening address at the National Conservation Commission meeting in Washington joining speakers President Roosevelt and President-elect Taft. The invitation was received this morning.
Under current conditions only a small share of voters shows interest making the election easy to defeat. Residents are urged to cast ballots to decide the fate of the Beaver Creek project and the Meade referendum.
Residents of La Grande vote tomorrow from 9 p m to 4 p m to decide charter amendments proposed by the council. Eligibility requires three months in the city and proper registration. voters may be sworn in by six freeholders if not otherwise qualified.
Manila reports under orders from Washington Admiral Sperry sent a board of surgeons ashore to inspect the cholera situation amid bitterness in the city. locals hope Sperry will permit fleet sailors ashore after the surgeons report favorably. The afternoon reveal said the men may leave to join parades.
In Washington on November 24 Attorney General Bonaparte filed a petition in the United States Supreme Court asking for a writ of certiorari to review the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals. The case involves a $29,000,000 Standard Oil cage matter remanded for trial.
Reporter Hannk reports two weeks in Wallowa county as Circuit Judge Knowles and District Attorney Ivanhye wrap a circuit court session.
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