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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1906

Page

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Hearst May Break With Tanany In Tammany Rift

New York October reports William Hearst defying the McCarren faction within Tammany as a major crisis nears. Followers urge him to oppose the boss, while McGarrin calls a special meeting to decide support for Hughes, the Republican candidate, amid a vacant regular Democrat gubernatorial field.

Scrippageews Association New York William R. Hearst McCarran Tammany Joan Hearst McCarren Murphy McGarrin Ty Committee Hearst Stude Hughes

Live Stock Meeting At Macon Draws Big Interest

Farmers and stockmen in Bibb county attend the Live Stock Association show in Macon with sessions today and tomorrow. The information programme features experts from Georgia Alabama and South Carolina giving talks on dairy cattle and hogs.

Scripps News Association Macon Bibb County Live Stock Association Georgia Alabama South Carolina

Fasting and Praying Campaign Urges Racial Betterment

Albany observes a day of fasting and prayer for African American advancement. The event, set by Bishop Alexander Walters of the National Afro-American Council, echoes similar observances in other cities.

Scripps News Association Albany

Strike News Flashes From New York And Havana

In New York Hebrew dentists on the East Side form a union seeking union wages and recognition. Walter's union calls for wage increases from two to two fifty daily for duties at social events, with strikes planned in fashionable halls if unmet. In Havana General Funston orders marines to Quines to enforce disarmament amid insurgent resistance and scattered unrest.

Scripps News Association New York East Side Havana Funston Quines

Ohio Traction Consolidation Negotiations Expand Through Line

Three traction companies in Columbus Ohio are negotiating a consolidation to create a through line from Columbus to Lake ports. The Columbus Delaware and Marion St. Railway holds 3 million in stock and 3 million in bonds, Lake Shore Electric has 7.5 million stock and 7.6 million bonds, and Sandusky Fremont and Southern has 2 million stock and 2 million bonds. The proposed system links the Everett Moore system with the Sheeff system of Ohio street railways.

Scripps News Association Columbus Ohio Delaware Marion St Lake Shore Electric Sandusky ,Fremont and Southern Lake Ports Everett Moore Sheeff

Corbett and McGovern Tonight in Philadelphia Bout

Sporting circles await the six round clash between Terry McGovern and Young Corbett in Philadelphia. Jon Humphreys oversaw McGovern’s prep while McQuigan stayed at Corbett’s headquarters to push his training, aiming to curb his fondness for an easy life as a packed house was expected.

Scripps News Association Philadelphia Terry McGovern Young Corbett Jon Humphreys Terry McQuigan Corbett

Grain embargo lifted as shipments resume in Portland

The O. R. and N. line lifted the grain embargo this morning ending the strike disruption. Exporters report about 150 strike breakers at work, a move seen as a direct slap to grain handlers. Traffic resumed immediately and expected to be fully active by evening.

Scripps News Association Portland

Unmasked robber robs Palace saloon in Stockton

An armed bandit entered the Palace saloon near the Southern Pacific depot in Stockton and held up the bartender, taking forty dollars and twenty five dollars from the till before escaping.

Shippes News Associatios Stockton Gal Palace Southern Pacific

Robbers Try to Sack Cuban Plantation House

Robbers attacked a Guanabacoa plantation house causing panic in the village. Citizens formed a defense and drove the raiders away without any casualties. Further disorder reported around Cion fugos.

Scripps News Association Havana Guanabacoa

Wisconsin Spiritualists to Convene in Milwaukee

The Wisconsin State Association of Spiritualists holds its annual convention in Severance Hall tomorrow and next day. National Association president Harrison Barratt will deliver the principal address. Cleveland medium Mrs. Isa Wilson will give tests after each session. G. H. Brooks of Milwaukee presides.

Scrippa News Association Milwaukee Wisconsin State Ass'n of Spiritualisits Severance Hall Harrison Barratt National Association Isa Wilson Cleveland G. H.brooks Wisconsin State Association

Court Proceedings Update from Hilgard and Nearby Cases

CRG Court T. Ganta pleads not guilty to assault with intent to kill. J. W. Knowles appointed to defend him. Grand jury returns no true bill on John Sumpter for assault with a dangerous weapon. John Marony known as Box Day Casey pleads not guilty to burglary. Burke and Ed Healy plead not guilty to larceny at Hilgard. Peach Bros jury out. Helen Lockhart tried for robbing Henry Balmer this afternoon.

T. Ganta J. W. Knowles John Sumpter John Marony Box Day Casey Burke Healy Hilgard Peach Bros Helen Lockhart Henry Balmer

Ruling the Old Round House

Workmen tear down the east end of the old round house to clear space for the new structure. The rear foundation of camart and concrete is completed, revealing the monster size of the coming round house with four foot concrete height forming a huge half pirce. Pillars mark stalls and concrete work is ready. construction will begin after the old end is razed.

Round House

Arrest of John Davis for Theft

John Davis was found guilty of theft and sentenced to thirty days in the county jail. He took tools at the depot, claimed them, and was caught by owner J. C. Smith. Justice Hough presided and ordered a month of confinement.

John Davis J.C. Smith Justice Hough

Grange Ronde Presbytery Meeting Schedule

Next Tuesday at nine o'clock the Grands Ronde Presbytery meets in Portland. La Grande will be represented by Rev. E B Hays and Wm Grant. Hays travels Monday to Corvalia for a Sunday school conference, then Newport Thursday for the Oregon synod beginning that day and continuing through Sunday. The acting Home Mission chair will read the committee report at the meeting.

Grands Ronde Presbytery Portland la Grande E.B. Hays Wm. Grant Hays Corvalia Newport Oregon Synod Home Mission Committee

Suit club and lottery row ends in not guilty verdict

A Spokane suit club dispute escalated after a jail warning and arrest warrants. Bob Kaeser was found not guilty by a jury in Judge Huneke's court. A. V. Anonews defends fair competition and loyalty to La Grande, condemning rivals West and the Ash Brothers for allegedly triggering the arrest warrant.

Spokane Chronicle Hemkle Bob Kaeser Kaeser Huneke West Ash Brothers Baker City Mr. West la Grandy la Grande A. V. Anonews

Professor Hendricks Returns From North Powder

Professor Hendricks arrived at noon today after visiting North Powder in connection with his professional duties.

Hendricks North Powder

Gas main explosion devastates Philadelphia street section

An early morning gas main blast at Sixth and Market in Philadelphia killed eight men and injured many as a subway area and adjacent properties suffered half a million dollars in damage. Six bodies were recovered, including three instantly, with a cart and a driver hurled into a street pit. Traffic halted and the city reels from the catastrophe.

Scrippa News Association Philadephia Agas Main Sixth Market Streets Market Street Fifth Seventh Street

Standard Shorthand College Eyes La Grande Branch

Miss Margaret Slattery president of the Standard Shorthand College of Spokane visits La Grande to study opening a local branch with 15 to 20 enrollments. She cites regional student demand and urges citizen support. interviews available at Foley House today and at the hotel.

Margaret Slattery Standard Shorthand College of Spokang Miss Slattery la Grande Ohe Pendinton Spokane Foley House Sorenoons

Grain Markets Report Chicago Wheat and Corn Turn Prices

Chicago grain futures show wheat opening 76 percent and closing 75 percent. Corn opens at 45 and ends at 42, while oats start at 84 and finish at 34 percent.

Scripps News Association Chicago

Tornado Strikes New Orleans Area Causing Fatalities

A tornado swept across the region, reaching Pontchatoula fifty miles away, killing four and injuring many. It damaged homes, collapsed roofs, and caused extensive property losses estimated at two hundred thousand dollars. Two residents were blown away while attempting to cross the city square.

Scripps News Association New Orleans Pontachatoula Here

Robbers seize train near Ufa in bold raid

A gang of about forty terrorists stopped a train near Ufa and killed guards before escaping with all the express funds totaling around one hundred thirty thousand dollars. The attackers forced the train to halt, threatened resistance, opened a strong box, and then fled.

Scrippe News Association St. Petersburg

Fire Claims Wife of San Francisco Attorney at Summer House

In San Francisco on October 5 a blaze destroyed the Pratt summer home killing Mrs. O. G. Pratt wife of a leading local attorney and sister of the Moran brothers Seattle shipbuilders. The husband was away at the time as the fire broke out.

Scripps News Association San Francisco O. GC. Pratt Moran Brothers Seattle Pratt

Soldiers kill prisoners in Warsaw rescue bid

Revolutionists attacked a patrol in Warsaw on October 5 aiming to free two prisoners. The soldiers refused custody and killed both prisoners rather than surrender them to the rescuers.

Scripps News Association Warsaw

Mrs Platt Disappears After Husband Search

New York report says Mrs Senator Platt, who had been seeking her husband since yesterday, suddenly vanishes causing a mystery as investigators and family search for her whereabouts.

Scripps News Association New York Senator Platt

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Tanany Standpaters Tilt Hearst Ohio Traction Consolidation Corbett and M'Govern Ace Cuba The Suir Vergere CRG Court OLD Round House Grande Ronde Presbytery Bliess Liege Lady Burns Newlin Drug CO Oregon
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