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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1906
Page
1
A morning victory reported as Irving Dock capitulated to grain handlers demanding higher wages. Tacoma grain workers also wired that they have increased wage demands, signaling expanding labor unrest across Pacific Northwest ports.
The Presbyterian Board of Home Missions replies to Frank C. Churchill conflict over Alaska school service and reindeer domestication. It claims Churchill was biased, did not fully examine conditions, and argues missions’ management of the reindeer business saved government funds.
In Yoakum Texas on October 4 a large meeting organized a compact business association to pursue a large inflow of immigrants to settle in the district. The assembly will continue tomorrow with plans of operation to be devised before adjournment.
Democrats in Davidson County vote in a primary today amid irregularity claims. The rules limit non whites from voting if they did not support the winning ticket last election, raising questions about the legality of the process and required party loyalty.
Paducah October 4 The immigration convention opened with Governor Beckham in attendance. The state Board of Agriculture and Immigration participates. A large Southerner attendance shows interest in the proceedings as efforts aim to attract white immigrants to the South to aid the so called negro problem.
A fire broke out this morning in hay stored in bunkers aboard the tanker Thomas while it lies alongside the Manila wharf. Authorities faced the option of sinking the vessel to control the blaze.
Cleveland Ohio October remarks reflect on national development and support for private enterprise. John D Rocheller criticizes attacks on business and argues youth must build the commercial flag rather than face government limits. He denies pressuring a heavily endowed institution’s study program.
Milwaukee lightweight Jack Nolan faces Ole Nelson at the Red Jacket Club this afternoon after Nolan defeated Clements of Superior in Calumet. Weighing in around 120 pounds, Nolan is the favorite to win.
Cameron Pauli, 25, died from a fractured skull suffered in a football game yesterday in Toronto. The death was reported today by local authorities as they reviewed the incident and medical findings.
In a jury verdict for Jeanie P Brown against John Graham and a guilty plea for Robert Wilkinson with a $100 fine, other cases include T M Stubblefield declared not guilty on faulty indictment. Peach Bros. vs Jones on trial. Lockhart and Robertson to face charges for robbing Beimer of 95 dollars with separate trials granted. Grand jury silent since Tuesday. Havana dispatch notes arms disarmament progress and dynamite recovery, plus 600 cavalry departing Des Moines for Guba.
In New York Senator Platts wife arrived today amid ongoing scandal rumors and refused to confirm attempts to see the senator. Reports say the implicated coachman has left his post and will go to Washington, as will the aged senator. In St Louis Jack Horgan and H Lean vie for the pool championship tonight, with several days of play ahead and Keogh and Do Oro challenging the winner.
The new Pennsylvania capitol in Harrisburg was dedicated with Governor Pennypacker and Senator Sprout leading a Dedication Commission. President Theodore Roosevelt attended as the principal speaker and reviewed a large National Guard parade amid heavy rain. The damp walls delayed mural installations by John W. Alexander and W. B. Vanwagen to prevent mildew.
The city council, with Mayor Stoddard presiding and all councilors present, opened bids for Sixth street improvements. J L Mars bid was rejected for late filing. J H Childs bid accepted.
Scripps News reports a Pocahanuig mine explosion killed at least sixty workers and sent coffins to the mine. A rescue team faced fatal debris, but later accounts say most escaped and three deaths plus unknown injuries were recorded.
Ethan Allen Hitchcock, Secretary of the Interior, left Monadnock New Hampshire today to resume his post. He spent a working vacation, stayed in touch with Washington, and maintained activity in fighting land frauds, with health noted as excellent.
Chicago reports the post season championship series will open Tuesday at the West Side National Park. National League President Pulliam and local pennant winners’ representatives confirmed the start date. The commissioners will meet Monday to approve rules, and President Cominky protested price doubling for admission.
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