30 Nov 1906
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1906
Page
1
Oregon varsity defeats Multnomah for the first time in history in a challenging rivalry game. The report notes standout plays and key scorers while emphasizing the significance of breaking the long losing streak for Oregon.
Di Hull, a soldier, testified that defendants instructed him to recruit old soldiers to lease their land claims to Seattle capitalists. They would receive $1000 per lease and $600 after proving up each claim, with half of the amount to go to the claimants and half to the defendants’ agent.
More than 4000 people gathered at Convention Hall in Buffalo for the Pythian Jubilee attended by members from across New York State Canada and Mexico. The order founded in 1864 by Justus Henry Rathbone in Washington now counts about 650000 members.
In San Francisco on November 50 the arraignment of Supervisor Fred Nicholas for accepting a $26 bribe and city hall janitor Peter Duffy charged with perjury in the same case was postponed until Monday. The Grand Jury met this afternoon and took up the cases of the Protected dives. Mayor Schmitz was not subpoenaed.
Oregon University defeats Multnomah Athletic Club eight to four in a hard fought gridiron battle before eight thousand fans. Moulin and Eckersall shine with two field goals and strong punting as the collegians rally from early deficit.
Havana reports Governor Magoon asked for the resignations of all senators and representatives chosen at the last election. If refusals occur he will declare the elections illegal and declare the affected seats vacant.
One of the largest pigeon shows in the west opened in Oakland under the California Pigeon Society. Exhibits come from western states and from New York and Boston. Valuable silver cups will be awarded. The laund raising business draws interest, with a large display of California Aunt Hen Crosses at the show.
The Rev. Chase resigns as pastor of a Chicago church after trustees refuse to extend support for the project, citing failure to raise the remaining $4,000 beyond the $15,000 already collected. He is 60 years old and cited enmity toward his wife and the church.
In Salem Oregon Fred A Shepherd was hanged at 12 65 for killing his employer Ben Sell in Crook county He confessed his guilt and was baptized in the Catholic church yesterday The execution concluded his trial and he faced the noose with apparent resignation
Peoria Illinois November 30 three McDonnough county banks closed their doors this morning leaving deposits totaling about $500000 tied up and liabilities estimated at $800000 in the latest bank disruption.
Wasco scene lists Jess Jones hanged for the September 9 murder of Matthias Ploch. In Hondo Texas Henry Brown, a Black convict, is executed for killing Albert Taylor, another inmate serving life.
Tokio notes a training squadron under Rear Admiral Tomooka will sail from Yokohama January 5 visiting Honolulu San Francisco Tacoma and Seattle before returning. Ships Itsukushima Hasidates Goslingit and Matushima comprise the squadron.
Gillette testifies in Herkimer on Grace Brown death case admitting no effort to save her life. Prosecutor questions swimming in Honolulu and San Francisco and ashore as girl leaped overboard. Courtroom crowded as detailed examination exposes admissions in a case that has stirred the city.
The New York Central Railroad announced a $29,859,860 increase in stock at par to stockholders. The issue funds the cost of the new city terminal project and was fully subscribed today.
A $1,000,000 corporation is organized in Los Angeles to acquire all fishing interests from San Diego to Santa Barbara. A large canning plant will be built in San Diego.
La Grande announces a home game tomorrow afternoon at the baseball park against Island City. Admission is set at twenty five cents, with last season’s Inland City defeat cited as a reminder of the challenge. Game starts at 2 50.
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