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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1905

Page

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Train Robbery Suspects Sought After Great Northern Hold Up

More than 20 deputies sheriffs and detectives scour the region tracing bandits who held up the Great Northern passenger train near Wallard. Officials say seven men may have been involved with a getaway by bow and are heading toward Seattle while a $5000 reward is offered. Frank Alfred and Roland Gibba released from Seattle jail deny involvement.

Berippe News Association Sealitio Ballard Polloe Wallard Smith Scott Great Northern Saya Frank Alfred Roland Gibba Wong MY Pemc Sues Sige Settee Seattle

Northern Pacific Board Meeting Elects Morgan Relative

The Crock Bordere of Northern Pacific held its annual meeting in New York today with J P Morgan in attendance but saying his presence bore no significance. J P Morgan Jr. was elected director to fill the unexpired term of the late Daniel G. Lamont.

Scrippa News Association New York Crock Bordere of Northern Pacific J P Morgan J P Morgan Jr Daniel 8 Lamont

Bryan Arrives Amid Public Reception For Manchuria Visit

The steamship Manchuria brought William Jeenays and his family to port for a formal public reception. A local crowd welcomed the visitors as officials greeted them upon arrival on October 3.

Borlops News Association Floaelata William Jeenays Manchuria

Spanish Duel Ends With Immediate Death in Dias Clash

A telegram from Madrid reports a deadly duel between Generals Lopez and Diaz in the Dias region during October. The confrontation resulted in the immediate death of Diaz and sparked ongoing inquiries by authorities.

Rerippa Newe Association Madris Oct Birae Lopex Diax Tod Meconlez Dias

Tragedy in Edington as Smoky Blaze Ends in Fatalities

In Edington West Virginia on October 3, a fire trapped the families of J Algen and Joseph Cardel WW. They woke in a smoke filled house and leaped from windows shouting to lower the children but all were suffocated and perished before they could be rescued.

Edington W Va J Algen Joseph Cardel

Editor Dead in Moines After Fifty Years at State Register

Richard P Clarketon longtime editor of the State Register died today in Moines. He guided the paper for decades and was regarded as a blest man in the state.

Scrippa News Association Dee Moines Richard P Clarketon State Register

Imperial Edict Orders Election Arrangements

St Petersburg dispatch reports an Imperial edict directs immediate steps to organize the election of a representative assembly. The decree signals preparations for a nationwide electoral process.

St Petersburg

Daughters of the Confederacy Convene at Paled Hotel

The Daughters of the Confederacy met at the Paled hotel for their twelfth annual convention. Governor Pardes gave the welcome address. Attendees discussed building a Jefferson Davis memorial in Richmond at 875000, with Mrs Cornelia Branch Drone of Galveston as a leading candidate for president. The next general convention will likely be in Dallas Texas. The day featured neighborly activities.

Scripps News Association Ted United Daughters of the Confederacy Paled Pardes Ladios Richmond Virginia Jefferson Davis Cornelia Branch Drone Galves Texas Eighboering

Bonds Plea Ordered Against Poplea Gas Chief

Chicago court hears affidavit seeking bonds of 15000000 to secure consumer repayment of 25 cents per thousand cubic feet after gas price cut from one dollar to 75 cents. O Mille, principal stockholder, faced with bond requirement to protect the public.

Horippa News Association Kleavo Chicago Venera Chicago Gas O ' Mille Pople'a Gas Company

Petition of Chadwick Hits Federal Court Calendar

The petition filed by Mrs Chadwick tops the calendar of the Federal Court of Appeals for the fall term opening today. The calendar lists the volume of cases and the heavy docket for the session.

Mra Chadwick Federal Court Appeals

Plot Discovered Aids German Authority Conquer Plan

Scripps News Association reports a plot by Andres Dowell and associates to aid Germany in Africa and overthrow German authority. Decett and his principal aide have been arrested as authorities uncover the scheme and deter further action.

Scripps News Association Ineentiene Oaks German Africa Andres Dowell Bourge Geral Lnverelt Decett

Robbery in Los Angeles Ends in Tragedy

In Los Angeles this morning Jules Ram baud a ranch laborer was robbed by a gang on Alameda Street near Southern Pacific track. He was found mutilated after being struck by an oncoming train with his left arm and leg amputated. He recalled being knocked unconscious during the assault.

Geripps News Assaocelation Los Angeles Get Jules Rambaud Riveraldo Ranch Alameda Southern Pacific Banning

Cabinet Meeting Reviews Verial Reports and Aide Appointment

A Washington dispatch reports the cabinet meeting held June 29 focused on hearing verial reports and the appointment of an assistant attorney general, with the name to be withheld. Secretary Shaw was noted as being in Virginia. The brief trip of the Bureau noted.

Scripps News Washington Pierteg Alooe Shaw Virginia

Assemblyman Michaeltres implicated in Utah grand jury bribery probe

Palo Alto dispatch reports Assemblyman Michaeltres facing a Utah grand jury inquiry into alleged bribery by legislators to defeat a "fight bill." The article notes offers of money and a prosecutor seeking immunity while Michaeltres maintains he will testify about boodling.

Berlops Nowe Association Palo Alto Michaeltres Utha Walter of Woodling Seymour Assemblyman Grand Jury

Federal Judge Overrules Demurrer in Land Frauds Case

Federal judge Hant ithie morning overruled the demurrers to the newsgainer Willard N Jones Chaddeus S Potter and Ira Wade charged with conspiracy to defraud the government in rural public lands. Trial moved forward with jurors secured. district attorney Honey prosecutes for the government and Huston and Pipes defend.

Vurlpps News Association Portland Oci Hant Ithie Willard N Jones Chaddeus S Potter Ira Wade Silora Honey Huston and Pipes

Secret Compact Reported Between Czar and Kaiser

Chicago October 3 report from Scripps Nova Association notes a Daily News telegram claiming a secret pact between the Czar and Kaiser Germany. The accord supposedly divides Africa in case of disruption of monarchies.

Scripps Nova Association Chicago Bs Peterburg No 9 Czar

County Fair Opens With Mixed Exhibits and Racing

The sixteenth meeting of the Eastern Oregon Agricultural Body opened under favorable conditions. The pavilion is open and exhibits run slow yet show fine art and livestock. Racing includes many entries with harness races and a relay, while Friday is set as school children’s day with teacher tickets and ten cent admission for children.

Oregon Fa6 Briday Pamel

Lightning Reveals Oil Strike Near Bear Tooth Mountain

A bolt of lightning struck near Bear Tooth Mountain twenty miles north of town and sparked the discovery of oil. The event caused oil to spurt from the ground, revealing a valuable oil deposit and attracting local interest.

Helena Bear Tooth Mountain Tre

Grain Markets Report From Scripps News Association

Grain prices shown with wheat values around 84 percent and assorted terms for portland markets and local market listings. Wheat ranges noted with various categories and values including blestem and club varieties, reflecting fluctuating grain prices in regional trading.

Scripps News Association Hic Onta Prurtland Portland Valley Club Bluestem

Archbishop Reforms St Louis Catholic Synod Music Rules

The archbishop of St Louis reforms the diocesan synod ordering elimination of operatic and paid choirs, bans women from singing in choirs, restricts alcohol sales and choir fees, and requires marriages and funerals to be held with Mass, with changes to be gradual.

Scripps Newa Louie Glennon Synod of the Catholic Disocese of St Louis Aeoteres Maly Healy

Crowe Identified as Kidnapper in Omaha Case

Paragraph reports a nearly positive identification of Pat Crowe as the kidnapper in the Oudatny affair in Omaha. Crowe reportedly asked police to inform Chief Donohue he would surrender without requisition papers.

Scrippe Pat Crowe Oudatny Omaha Crowe Donohue Omsha

American envoy honored at luncheon by London lord mayor

An American envoy was hosted at a luncheon by the Lord Mayor of London. Attendees included many embassy staff and Ambassador Ruud.

London Ruid

Japanese Tragedy Shocks Town Couples Murdered Lovers

A fragmented report outlines a tragic incident in Japan involving a woman linked to a husband working in vineyards away from home. In the morning a man killed Guia Ando and the unnamed wife, resulting in a family crisis with several children affected.

Boripps News Guia

Investigation appoints receiver for Western Life Indemnity Co

Federal court in Chicago named a receiver to take charge of personal assets and business operations of Western Life Indemnity Co. Judge Bevhen appointed the receiver and directed a master to question Rosefeld regarding the company’s operations and management.

Forlope Newe Association Chicago Bevhen Federal Ovat el Roselvid Gener Western Life Indemnity Co Halidere Ghad Rosefeld

Circuit Court Grand Jury Returns True Bills

The grand jury returned true bills against James Uramlett for assault with a dangerous weapon and against James Stanford of Grands on two indictments for selling liquor to minors. A bill was returned against a person for larceny of a horse. The forenoon featured demurrer arguments and Tibbetts horse theft case discussions.

Jomoa Uramlett James Stanford Demare Tibbetts Alingim Jary

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