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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1905
Page
1
Chicago reports Marshall Field near death with doctors stating pulse 86 and temperature 98.2 this morning. A bulletin earlier warned of a likely fatal outcome, and the Catholic last rites were administered as physicians said he would live only a few more hours.
A night raid on the State Bank at Chapman Nebraska saw robbers blow open the safe and flee with 1500 dollars. In Milwaukee on November 27 Charles Mader of Chicago pleaded guilty and was fined 1000 dollars for offering a bribe to a supervisor to obtain a contract.
A drunken brawl between soldiers and officers in Windivestock on November 27 left three officers dead and one wounded. Four attackers were killed or wounded before a Cossack arrived. Prisoners are being forced to rejoin service though they demand release.
A dispatch reports Robert Woods Bilis, second secretary of the British Foreign Office, assaulted by rowdies last night in London. Police intervened to save him as the incident caused a riot-like scene.
The Supreme Court refused to stay the execution of Mary, the Vermont murderess. The lower court’s decision was sustained and the appeal dismissed, leaving the sentence of death to stand.
Federal Circuit Judge Gilbert assigns District Judge Hunt of Montana to try the re judge Wolverton. Wolverton will occupy the Montana bench during the trials there.
Justice Harlan announces sustaining the ordinance. The decision confirms the validity of garbage collection and destruction orders in San Francisco and Detroit. Dissenters Packham and Brower disagree.
The court martial of Lucian Young, commander of the gunboat Bennington, recommended that he be reprimanded. The secretary of the navy has not yet acted on the matter.
Mrs Dan Sommer of Elgin died at home today after a brief illness. She was a pioneer resident of the valley dating to the seventies and sister to Mrs Sertha Sommer of Portland and Mrs A Lavy of Union. She leaves husband and three sons. funeral plans pending.
Paris dispatches note British agents at Sivastapal cabled for help claiming danger to life and property amid ongoing unrest, with signals of ceasing relations and deteriorating security conditions.
A wreck occurred today on the J and Maing railway in Massachusetts. Initial reports indicate 18 deaths and 5 injuries. Further details are awaited from officials and railway authorities.
Reports indicate a new storm affecting Eastern and Central Dragon with depths from inches in valleys to feet in mountains. Snow continues to fall as storm persists through the region.
A telegram from St. Petersburg dated November 87 reports Black Sea fleet mutineers intend to sail for Odessa to seize the city.
Perkins testified at length denying rebates except one payment to agents tied to a record. He argued the largest policy holder in the company may total 310000. A dispute arose when Hughes pressed for a full statement and an accounting could only be shown via memoranda. Millard King and John McGalles testified after Perkins.
A blast opposite the post office in downtown Kansas City killed Andrew Knight and fatally injured E. H. Lehman with a score of others. Most victims were passersby at the excavation when the explosion occurred.
In St Louis on Wednesday Nov 27 Judge Vandeventer gave Burton's attorney until Wednesday morning to file his motion for a new trial.
Judge Amand granted Hearst's attorneys motion to open the recount of New York ballots in the case. The decision allows renewed examination of the disputed votes and impacts the ongoing contest.
Nov 27 reports from Gibraltar that the battleship Edward Wil has safely anchored in the harbor. Local observers note the vessel’s arrival came amid ongoing naval activity and patrols in the region.
William F. McSwain and Wilbur Goule were indicted in Chicago on conspiracy charges over an attempted blackmail tied to alleged theft of letters from Armour and Company. The case hinges on the claimed plan to extort money by threatening disclosure of sensitive correspondence.
In Riverside California an aged resident of Murristta county Navi 27 L W Ashley was burned to death in a house fire this morning. Authorities believe the blaze hid a murder and the dwelling was set to cover up the crime.
Wheat and oats prices shift in Portland markets with openings and closings noted. Wheat values around 3.54 to 3.83 per bushel and oats near 2.34 per bushel reflect ongoing commodity trading.
Senator Burton of Kanets was found guilty on all six counts in the indictment after a trial in the United States circuit court. He faced charges of conspiring to accept and accepting compensation from Rialto Grain and Securities Company of St Louis to represent the company before the post office. Verdict delivered at 12 50.
President Roosevelt approves the dismissal of Alga P. Berry of the 29th Infantry after a protracted court martial at Vancouver Barracks Washington. Berry was convicted of drunkenness on duty as quartermaster and gambling. The dismissal takes effect November 29.
The President removed from office William S. Lieb United States assistant president at Philadelphia for civil service rule violations. Roosevelt issued a long letter stating Lieb sought to evade the civil service law and exploit technicalities to avoid enforcing the law in good faith.
London reports Joseph T. McCadden, American circus proprietor stranded in France, arrested on bankruptcy law allegations at authorities' instigation. He was discharged this morning by the court after the hearing.
The Americas National Bank of Boston was closed by directors after failing to liquidate through another bank. A receiver was appointed. The bank carried a capital of $200,000.
Jefferson City reports Gatling guns ordered for the penitentiary to place in officers hands to prevent future escapes. The measure aims to harden security and deter inmate breakouts.
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