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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1905

Page

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Death Sentence for J W Finley in Felcom Murder Case

The jury found J W Finley guilty of assault on Guard Murphy while serving a sentence for murder at Felcom last year. Judge Hart imposed the death sentence to take effect December 2. Finley is the first survivor of the Folsom breakers to be tried, with others to follow.

Scrippa News Association Cal J. W. Finley Murphy Felcom Hart Finley Folsom

Cabinet Assembles in London Amid Resignation Talk

London November 24 The cabinet met at noon with all members except Lord Salisbury present. A proposal for cabinet resignation was read but rejected as unfavorable due to Liberal stance.

Scripps News Association London Lord Salisbury

Execution Staged as Stay Reprieve Delays Gallows Action

Hollister Megordon was sentenced to die but secured a stay of execution from the circuit court after his Malhone county conviction last night. Preparations for death at the state penitentiary were halted while the stay is reviewed.

Scrippa News Association Salem, Ora Hollister Megordon State Penitentiary Af Malhone Coounty Wer

Navy court orders autopsy in Meriwether case

Annapolis November 24. After the prosecution rested, Lieut. Commander Robinson moved to exhum the body for examination. The judge advocate said family permission should be obtained first. Admiral Ramsay announced the court would grant the autopsy with naval surgeons Ames and Cotanwod present. The autopsy will probably be held tomorrow.

Scripps News Asociation Annapolis Meriwether Aftarntion Fr.Robbinson Ramsay Ames Cotanwod

Warehouse Fire Destroys Bakersfield Santa Fe Warehouse

A Bakersfield warehouse on the Santa Fe Reservation owned by the Keny County Lang Company was destroyed by fire early this morning. Defective wiring was the cause. Logs valued at $100,000.

Scripps News Association Bakersfield Calif Storar Santa Fe Reservation Keny Gounty Lang, ‘Company

Pleads Guilty in Peoria Case Faces Joliet Sentence

A plea from Newton in Peoria ends with an indeterminate sentence to be served in Joliet. Details of the charge and court actions remain unclear in the fragment.

Scrippa News Association Peoria Newton Joliet

Chance for Recovery Reported for Marshall Field

Chicago November 24 doctors at Marshall Field's firm posted a morning bulletin noting pulse 88 and temperature 192 with an optimistic line that there is a chance for recovery.

Scrippe News Association Chicago Marshall Field

Bank Robbed in Mendon New Vault Damaged

Robbers dynamited the Mendon bank safe last night securing about 75000 dollars. Market notes from Portland show wheat blue stem 76 club 70 valley 75 with corn oats listed in brief prices.

Scrippa News Association Mendon Thay Portland

Prisoner Break at Missouri Penitentiary Sparks City Turmoil

A riot at the Missouri penitentiary releases inmates who seize control of a wagon in the streets. Federal prisoners are taken toward Leavenworth under guard while citizens assist and a reporter recalls bullets near the scene. Captain Alling in charge of the wagon driver is believed endangered as threats escalate. News wires report additional equity action in Montana involving land patent fraud and several corporations.

Servie Jefferson City Missouri Penitentiary Galvin Leavenworth Kanaay RW. Alling Dopa Prismore Scripps News Helena United States Rash Montana Hyde and Benson Forest Reserve Sanson California Clark Meatern Lumber and Amalgamated Copper Company Blackfoot Milling Co Tea Conrad Investment Co Parmer Hobsons

Pendleton robbery seen amid Pacific Express case

A package containing 1000 in currency disappeared from the Pacific Express office in Pendleton on November 24. Boyd Redner, a messenger, and two women left the city with him and are missing. Redner was not bonded and authorities have not yet located him.

Secrippa Nova Association Pendleton Pacific Expres Company Boyd Redner Wight Redner

Appointment of Herbert Magerman as governor announced

Washington Nov 24 The President announced Herbert Magerman of Ronwell N W to be governor of the territory. The appointment takes effect at the expiration of the present incumbent's term of office which will be January 22.

Scripps News Association Washington, D. C The Preidant Today Herbert Magerman Ronwell N. W

Cabinet Adjourns With No Announcements

London cabinet session ends with no statements or actions taken. Reports say the promised sensation did not develop and no new policy moves were announced.

Scrippe News Association London Promisae

Annual Memorial Service by La Grande Lodge

The La Grande Lodge B P O El No 433 holds its annual memorial Sunday December 5 at 2 50 PM in the hall. The event honors departed brothers with opening ceremonies, a memorial address by Hon H Johns of Baker City, solos, quartette performances, a eulogy, closing ceremonies, and a benediction.

la Grande Lodge B. P. 0. E. No W. W. Berry Guartette Parks Mears Ferrin Monson Davis Bramwell

Brown on the Stand in Equitable Inquiry

Gerald R. Brown testified in New York on November 24 about Equitable Building tenants and rental figures. He said Equitable Trust pays 20 000 a year in rent but 30 000 would be adequate, and that most tenants pay fair rents. He described 52 million fire insurance handled by Continental Insurance under director James H. Hyde, and Francis W. Jackson spoke of unfamiliar accounts and controlled books prior to ideatization.

Berippe News Association New York Gerald R. Brown Insurance Equitable Equitable Trust Brown Hughes Continental Insurance Company James H. Hyde Francis W. Jackson Equtable George B. Squire Wi'Alexander No. Y Shess

Parker and Hearst Allies Seek Ballot Box Access

Parker and Hearst associates appeared before the Supreme Court in New York to seek transfer of election contest case to Justice Gingrich. The judge granted the transfer over Parker’s objections, directing the appellate division to decide who should hear the opening of ballot boxes.

Sovipps New York Alton B. Parker McClellan Aubin G. Fox Hearst Supreme Court Fox Justice Gingerich Wltting Parkers Thys Judie Gelgerich Apallate

Belmont Appointed National Committee Treasurer

Thomas Taggart, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, appointed August Belmont of New York as treasurer to succeed George Foster Peabody who resigned due to illness. The announcement came from French Lick Springs, Indiana, on November 24.

Meriptin News Association French Lick Springs Ind Thomas Taggart Democratic National August Belmont New York National Committee George Foster Peabody

Burton Addresses Senate on Brooke Testimony in St Louis

In St Louis on November 24 Senator Burton testified regarding Charles H. Brooke’s damaging statements. Burton admitted details about his retainment as an attorney and said he visited the Post Office Department without intent to engage in illegal acts. The court adjourned until after the holiday break with arguments resuming this afternoon.

Scripps News Association St. Louis Burton Tok Charles H. Brooke Rialty. Te Post Office Department Amarely Lane

City considers water source buys amid health concerns

The council weighs Folk and Schilling springs as a city water supply after tests show Folk water unfit for city use. Proposals, price ranges, and private ownership factors delay action while Grande Ronde Electric plans to conduit Rock Creek water to Morgan Lake reservoir for a lasting solution.

Mill Canyon Morgan’ Lake Richardson Board of Health State Board of Health Cty Gilman Schilling Spring Grande Ronde Electric Company Rock Morégan Lake la Grande

Actor Dead in Pine District Fight

Local report says Daniel BE, 66, a widely known character in Piast drama, collapsed and died last night at Life Ranch near Milepost warning. Police investigate cause.

Scripps News Butts Daniel BE Piast Life Ranch Miles Akist Ot Is

Harbin Strife Reported With Manchurian Forces

Dispatches claim unrest in Manchuria with reports of a mutinous army and attacks in Harbin, including conditions around the Harbin area. No corroboration yet.

Cscrippa News Association Warsaw Prasistant Ra Male Harbin

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