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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1905

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Fulton Called from Washington in land fraud trial

Rerippa News Association reports Senator Fulton left Washington to explain the circumstances behind his writings amid a land fraud trial. John L Welle testified as agent for the defendant, aiding veterans widows to secure lands on the Siletz Indian reservation and coaching witnesses. William Galloway, an Oregon City land office official, was named in the testimony as aware of the scheme.

Rerippa News Association Portland Fulton Washington Eppoeras Coonneeins Jones John L Welle Siletz Lodian Antrymen Welle William Galloway Oregon City

Hounds on Trail After Great Northern Bandit

Seattle reporters say bloodhounds were put on the Great Northern bandits trail this morning. Police are still searching for clues as officers deny a $3,000 reward was offered by a stranger.

Berlppe News Association Seattle Great Northern Caer Aasay Atranger Beattle

Government Plans Subsidy Increase After Mail Service Restored

A Tokyo report notes the government intends to raise subsidies as soon as the mail service is restored, citing official statements. The move signals an early policy action tied to postal improvements and fiscal support.

Gerippa News Association Tokio

Judge Easton Likely To Rule Next Week

Captain Taggart reports for duty at Columbus Barracks. Wooster dispatch notes Judge Easton will probably tender his decision next week.

Scrippe News Association Columbus Barracks Oot Taggart Wooster Dispatch Easton

Barippa Nova Aveootarion Pittsburg Oot 4-Pennsylvania

Unclear text reports a price rise and prediction of reaching twenty dollars per barrel. The fragmentary line mentions Barippa Nova Aveootarion and Pittsburg in Pennsylvania with crude reference to oil. No verifiable facts or dates are discernible.

Workers and Cossacks clash leaves deaths and injuries

Moscow reports a clash between workmen and Cossacks at Waenoro results in two worker deaths and three Cossack fatalities with forty workers injured.

Moscow Waenoro

Jerome Nominated for New York District Attorney

Jerome is nominated for the office of District Attorney by a faction backing a ticket with 4000 signatures. The announcement was made in New York on October 4.

New York William T Jerome

Russians Strike for Higher Wages and Shorter Hours

Kronstadt reporters say dock laborers have renewed a strike demanding higher wages and shorter hours. All work on foreign ships is at a standstill as the labor action continues.

Berippa News Revolution Kronstadt

Simpson Improved Foriops News Association

J rty Bimpoonie showed slight improvement this morning. WJ Snodyrags arrived from Greeowood to visit family for a short time.

Foriops News Association Woohita Kaos J-rty WJ Snodyrags Greeowood Bie

McCall on Stand Before Nevada Insurance Probe

Johnny McCall former president of Equitable Life Tasarenes faced questions from the legislative Insurance Investigation committee. He described origins of state supervision of insurers in Massachusetts in the 1850s and warned about five months of annual harassment by bills in every state. He denied pledging dirt for campaign support as Hughes pressed on campaign contributions. Details cited include payments from June 1900 to August 1905 totaling nearly half a million to Andrew Hamilton for royal services aimed at legislative influence across states.

New York Johnny McCall Equitable Life Tasarenes Legislative Insurance Investigat Ita Nevada MccCall Massachusettes McKee Hughes Ansistant McCal FP Aiin Tampaige McCall Hughes Andrew Hamilton Royal Sarviea Hamilton

Hog Exhibit At Stock Show Impresses Crowd

A 1200 pound hog named Newberg draws attention at the stock show exhibition. Despite chaos and talk of rival hogs, the/event highlights the enduring fascination with large prize animals in the Midwest, including mentions of Meeoar and nearby states.

Newberg Graphic Meeoar Towa Indiana Illlinois

Circuit Court records show multiple case actions today

Court proceedings proceed with trials and pleas. Tribbett charged with larceny remains on trial after jurors were out all night. Motrida and Sanford face charges and pleas, while others settle or default in various civil actions.

Dobe Tribbett Cortet Titor Wan James Sanford Wan

Jury panel named in Jones and Potter case on trial

The jury selected today for the landfrauch ase of Jones and Potter includes Frank E McEdowney a farmer of Port land C P Slabop a Salem merchant G W McLane a Lyons Line County farmer Lt Marshall a clerk Albany Henry Howitt an insurance agent B Dancap a farmer Zens Polk County NP Onan a Brownsvilla merchant William Burns a Luckiamute Polk County Waler Low a Salem liveryman Louis P Bano a Portland spice maker W R pCateld a Garild farmer Peter A Hofman a bricklayer Lente

Jones and Potter Frank E McEdowney Portland P Slabop Salem G W McLane Lyons Line County Marshall Albany Henry Howitt Dancap Zens Polk County Onan Brownsvilla William Burns Luckiamute Waler Low Louis P Bano R pCateld J Farmer Peter A Hofman Lente

Fatal blast at county court house kills two officials

A mysterious explosion at the county commissioner's office in the courthouse in Beripips News Association left Rose Wiek and Zimmerman dead and two others seriously injured. Zimmerman, chief clerk, and Bisir, an engineer and fireman, are reported missing and presumed dead.

Court House Rose Wiek Zimmerman

Big Haul Report From Express Messenger In Seattle

Information from Express Messenger Anderson recounts a dynamited car incident and a through sale with $47 500 involved. The report notes the wheelman’s office received details of the haul and its high value amid the crime.

Seattle Express Anderson Wheelif

Arguments Closed in Chadwick Case For New Trial

Cincinnati October 4 The arguments in the Chadwick case for a new trial were closed today. No decision is expected until the November sitting of the circuit court of appeals.

Herippe News Association Cincinnati Chadwick Clicuit Court Appeals

Store Robbery Hits Baker City Altogether Oct 4

Robbers entered the Palme grocery in Baker City drilling the lock off the combination and escaped with $500 in cash gold nuggets and valuable papers. Harry Hyde had yesterday bought an interest in the store paying $400 and the loss is linked to that purchase. No clues to the robbers.

Baker City Palme Harry Hyde

Two New Towns for Southern Idaho

Observer reports creation of twin towns seven miles apart on a new Oregon Short Line branch to Twin Falls. Lots will be sold at auction, with proceeds aiding municipal water, bridges, and sewage systems. Residents from several states expected. fertile prairie site promises rapid growth.

Oregon Twin Falls Devert Mies Ellenla Canh Oklahoma Lawton Isabo Totesleg Oragon Waahington Wyoming Thong Uaw Govyern United States

Highbinders Target San Francisco Informer

Louly Mong, alleged member of the Hip Hing Tong and interpreter for San Francisco custom houses, testified against Chinese at the courthouse. Last night he was ambushed by associates of the highbinders, who failed to finish the job. police are seeking leads as the peril tensions rise.

Froano Louly Mong Chinniows San Francisco Hip Hing Tong

Abrogate Martial Law Ratified Amid Global Tension

The treaty moves to remove martial law provisions across key Japanese territories including Busabo Nagasake Teobima and Hakodate, with immediate ratification expected on order. Officials note the action aligns with evolving wartime governance and regional stability aims.

Scripps None Association Voki Busabo Nagasake Teobima Hakodate

Beaver Banker Dies by Suicide in California Home

Hy Berippa News Association reports in San Francisco that Gamnel Beaver, longtime Crocker Woolworth bank employee, retired on a pension, shot himself at his home last night after years of illness and growing despondency.

San Francisco Gamnel Beaver Crocker Woolworth Bank Begu Bight Ben

Germany to Send 50000 Troops to Africa for Herero War

Berlin reports Germany plans to deploy fifty thousand soldiers from all branches to southeast Africa to reinforce the forces opposing Herero resistance. Estimated cost runs about half a million dollars.

Horippe News Association Berlin Germany Africa Tropa Herero

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