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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1905
Page
1
Gorippe News Association reports Senator Fulton testified as a witness in a land fraud case at Synen Land Sepud trial. Prosecution produced alleged fraudulent writings and a letter requesting delay to allow modifications to land laws favorable to soldiers' applications. The courtroom buzzed with rumors of potentially damaging evidence.
Eureka reports optimism fades as salvage options for the wrecked cargo are reconsidered. The boat remains afloat only within a thirty foot swing area while the hull, anchor, and railing are damaged. hoists remain aboard and crews prepare to salvage them this afternoon.
Attorneys for Chicago packers argued before Judge Humphrey in federal court regarding indictments charging piracy. Mr and Mrs Pratt of Allcel visited Chicago. Pratt praised the rain and noted limited bank activity amid economic concerns.
The state circuit court of appeals in San Francisco today held that the Alaska code allowing trial by a six person jury is unconstitutional and conflicts with the federal statute. Sam Gais was fined for keeping a disorderly house.
Gaylor and Green arrived in the morning from Savannah Georgia and were immediately taken to the jail by the officers. They are in consultation with their attorneys and wives.
The parade opened as advertised with red wagons and gilded cages. The afternoon performance drew a well filled crowd and featured a varied display of equestrian acts and lively ring work.
Early morning reports say Rangers captured Monk Gibeon for murder of Edna Concite and her four children. Gibeon is jailed in Jackson County as citizens had feared a ten day manhunt ending with his arrest.
A missing son of Big Creek, about fifty miles south of Barbourville, is reported among a fire disaster that destroyed two hundred homes, stores, and a hotel near the coal company area. The blaze collapsed a large portion of the lane, causing extensive losses in the region.
One hundred indictments were returned this afternoon by the grand jury against Dougherty. He was placed under arrest this evening and taken to jail where he will remain tonight. Bonds were not fixed, and it is believed they may be set high enough to prevent posting.
Bernard Supl aged thirteen appeared in Appleton court and pled guilty to the murder of Frank Mursdek. He was sentenced to a reform school. The victim was also thirteen years old.
The New York team defeated the Philadelphia club three to nothing as Mat theweon pitched for New York and Pleok for Philadelphia. The perfect weather drew large crowds to witness the game in the city.
Chicago October 2 The Scrippa News Association reports Ramsey abandons hope of winning the presidency, paving the way for George Gould the railroad magnate to secure another victory in the Wasbash system.
The steamer Argo, traveling from Kanyon on Bel river to San Francisco, ran ashore on the Hel river bar yesterday morning. It carried no passengers but freight valued at about forty thousand dollars. Engineers expect the vessel to float at high tide today.
The article explains Yom Kippur as the Day of Atonement observed from last evening to today. It notes differences between Reform and Orthodox practices, including fasting and prayer, and discusses forgiveness concepts and the role of confession in seeking God’s pardon.
Members of La Grande Camp Box 160 are urged to attend the rural meeting at Elke Hall on Wednesday October 11. A key business item for enrollment will be presented along with details on the head Council visit by Boskarda and a by law change for the camp.
The wedding of Merton Kiddie and Jolie May Wade took place at the Wade home in Island City with Rev Edward H Hayes officiating. Attendees included relatives from La Grande Pendleton Wallowa Portland and Union. The couple will reside in Island City as Mr Kiddie leads in the Tlonear Mill Company office.
A young woman disturbed a morning service at a Washington DC area church by handing out cream urns and criticizing the president. She was restrained after the service and promised to return to New York City.
Kate Soheils, director of an operative department, plans a conference with general managers and intendants of motive power from Southern Pacific Union Pacific Greenbrier Short Line Navigation to outline a plan to counter Gould’s Western Pacific expansion. The officials aim to outline a strategy to ward off Harriman territory encroachment.
Judge Tester in the morning denied the petition led by Hamray and others to prevent a certain act. The decision comes after arguments presented by Boripps News Association Bt Lonia on October 9.
A court appointed a receiver after a legal battle over fight pictures belonging to Nolan and Colforth. The receiver will manage assets including a ten thousand dollar shed provided by Britt.
A band of robbers held up the Redding Delmar stage shortly before moon near the Pict River bridge three miles west of town. Express rider Haaxell was shot and wounded, the wounded rider is believed to be Delmar. The coach resisted the holdup. the robbers escaped with no money recovered.
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