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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1905

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Ramsey Still in the Wabash Board Fight

The Wabash meeting in Toledo begins with Ramsey protesting Gould as grounds chair. Bondholders seek to elect six directors and stockholders six, as proxies are tallied. Ramsey vows to fight to the bitter end using the cumulative voting method to win a board seat.

Scripps News Association Toledo Ohio Ramsey Gould Leah Wiere Seen Missouri Pacific Rameey Rameay Ramesy Ramasys Himes

Leprosy Found Among Chinese in Chicago

Police in Chicago report two advanced leprosy cases among Chinese residents. City physician confirms the diagnoses as mature and likely more cases will surface, despite efforts to conceal the afflicted. Mr and Mrs Jon Nibley of Perry were guests of Dr and Mrs Moore that night.

Chicago Mra Jon Nibley Prry Mra Ff . Moore

Plan of Defense in Naval Court Martial

Vallejo Oct 10 Naval Instructor Evans testified for the prosecution identifying boiler parts rivets and safety valves. The defense plans to argue rivet and plate materials were defective. OB Welborn and Emil Frederickson testified about engine room observations boiler condition and last scaling in San Francisco last May.

Vallejo Evans OB Welborn Young Emil Frederickson San Francisco

Admiral Dead Berippa News Association

Tokio Japan reports the death of Admiral Baio of the Japanese navy this morning at 10 o'clock. The news notes his rank and service.

Berippa News Association Tokio Japan Admiral Baio

Woman in Blue Arrested at White House in Oyster Bay Visit

The Woman in Blue alias Lucy C Lee, known in Manceseer circles, attempted to see President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay and was arrested at the White House corridor. She is jailed pending examination, with officials unsure if crank or having design on the President.

Washington DC Lucy C Lee Manceseer Roosevelt Oyster Bay Lilo

Wrecked Steamer Ago Drifts on Eel River Bar

Eurekast Oct 10 The steamer Ago stranded on the bar at the mouth of the Eel river remains fast despite efforts to float her. A high water rescue is planned with a San Francisco steamer expected to assist. Captain Turner of the underwriters association said the wrecked St Paul will be abandoned and its cargo unsalvageable.

Eel River Turner Aneociation San Francisco Henley St Paul St Paul Feavill

Yellow Fever Toll in New Orleans Rises

Report shows 3170 cases and 410 deaths in New Orleans up to Saturday. There were 207 patients hospitalized and 2600 discharged or cured, with new cases still appearing. The figures reflect a challenging outbreak.

New Orleans

Quakers Defeat Giants In Tight Series Tilt

Philadelphia side edged New York in a pitching duel as Gehrock and McGinty Bros. delivered strong innings. Final scores favored the Quakers with narrow margins across the two games, reflecting a tense set.

Borippa Newa Philadelphia Buoder Gehrock New York McGinty-Bros. Bahan Amen Gianta

U P Directors Named At Union Pacific Shareholders Meeting

Union Pacific shareholders met to list the prospective directors for the railroad. Names include Oliver Ames Vornlah THvert HU Frick H Yarriman Marvin Haghitt and others, with Morman serving as president and Jas Stillman among the listed directors.

Boripps Newa Salt Lake Ust Union Paelfe Moon Oliver Ames Wd? Vornlah Thvert HU Frick H Yarriman Marvin Haghitt Oilo

Bank cashier dies as Corjier Exchange closes doors

New York Oct 10 The Corjier Exchange bank where Yorgo F Knapp served as cashier closed its doors this morning after he fell from his apartment window a few days ago and was killed.

New York Corjier Exchange Yorgo F Knapp

Gale Claims Crew Of Three Masted Schooner Harry Lewis

A violent storm off Mobile caused the loss of the three masted schooner Harry Lewis and claimed twelve lives. Officials reported extensive damage to the vessel and surrounding approaches.

Scripps Nova Association Mobile Harry Lewis

Rockefeller wealth buildup past thirty five

The article notes that Mr Rockfeller did not begin to accumulate money until after age 35 and remarks on how little is left for others, offering a tongue in cheek congrats that he started late.

Oregon Professor Langemo Attempted Self Harm

Despondent from ill health Euler Langemo professor of economics at the University of Oregon attempted suicide by slashing his throat with a razor. He arrived Friday from Weikely where he taught last year and may recover. He is under care in Kugene.

Kugene Ora Po’ Langemo University of Oregon Weikely

Mining Claims Acquisition in Durango with Mexican Bank

Americans acquire for 2.6 million dollars a group of mining claims in Durango State Mexico. The report notes a $1.4 million payment is held with the National Bank of Mexico and lists buyers including Mesars Bealty Perry and Newell.

Mexico City Bealty Perry and Newell Durango National Bank of Mexico

Bishop O Rielly Improves After Typhoid at St Vincent’s

Bishop O Rielly, ill with typhoid fever at St Vincent’s hospital, is better today. Mr and Mrs W H Fargarson narrowly escaped serious injury when their buggy horse frightened and they were thrown out. Mrs Fargarson was badly bruised. OV Blanchard has been ill but improved in the afternoon.

Bishop O' Rielly St Vincent's Hospital H Fargeron Fargereon

Circuit Court Dockets Include Guilty Pleas and Fines

Ambrose Taylor pleads guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon against JG Butedinger. William Taulson pleads guilty to larceny byバattery and is released on recognizance. Jamie Branside indicted for selling liquor to a minor pleads guilty, fined 100 dollars, license revoked. James Bramlet gets three months for knife assault on Fred Mister. Worley Guthridge pleads guilty to misrepresenting age to obtain liquor and is fined 5 dollars. Carroll estate case vs Grande Ronde Electric seeks 5000 dollars over a fatal live-wire incident. Grant Wilson charged in a separate case with an unspecified count following OO Fraser.

Ambrose Taylor JG Butedinger Wm Taulson Batieo Mud Pan Hie Jamie Btanside Ivera Worley Guthridge Carroll Grande Ronde Electric Go Young Carroll Tate Oe Grant Wilson OO Fraser

Closed Accounts Scrippa Nowe Association Houston

Gray a 40 year old cashier at the Commercial National Bank of Houston was involved in a romantic incident this morning. The event occurred at the bank or nearby location, with authorities likely aware. Further details were not specified in the readable text.

Scrippa Nowe Association Houston Texas M . Gray Commersial National Bank Waloide

Identification of bank raid suspect tied to 17th century escape

Letter from William Pickerton identifies a bank raid suspect as Matthew Kennedy Elise McMuno. McMuno reportedly escaped the Blinky Morgan gang in Ravens Ohio in 1687 while en route to Cleveland and was believed dead. later reports placed him in Europe with no further trace until a Pinkerton agency identification near a photograph.

Hy Scripps Nova Association Cincinnatti Oot 10 Dae Crawfordia Wiliam Pickerton Weet Berknig California Matthew Kennedy Elise Kia" McMuno McMuon Blinky" Morgan Ravens Ohio Cleveland McMayo Bia Frienda Europe Pinketon Agency

Robbers Robbed Robbers Robbed in Oregon Case

The Jones land trend case reveals defendants were victims of blackmail by a web of fraudsters. Extortion ranged from $250 to $1000 with several former soldiers under contract joining the sub conspiracy. Names include Tom Jones J P Clark G A Hoins and L O Chamberlain of Oregon City.

Scrippe News Association Portland Morde Tog Plete Rai Tve Tom Jones J P Clark G A Hoins LO Chamberlain Oregon Oley

Chief of Staff William T Clark Near Death in New York Hospital

General William Thomas Clark, last surviving adjutant general and chief of staff of Grant's army, is gravely ill with cancer at St Luke's Hospital in New York. He was brought from Weebington in hopes an operation could save him.

New York Willian Thomas Clark Eiefs Grant Army of the St Luke's Hospital Hoe Weebington

Narrow Escape Leaves Wing Injured After Restaurant Incident

A man named Wing was injured when a bullet deflected by a faulty curve at his restaurant on a streetside road. He faces $260 bonds as authorities investigate the quarrel that drew public sympathy toward Wing.

Baa Lousness Wing

Protest Filed Over Wallowa Relay Victory

A protest was entered against the Wallowa girl named the relay winner. The board of directors at the fair will decide the matter. Complaints allege a horse rode while the rider wore mourning and that mealstance was received, allegedly violating rules.

Wallowa Falr Hores

Shooting Report From Durkee Timber Canyon Incident

Coroner Snow received a phone message from Durkee stating a man named Hooper had been shot in Timber Canyon near Durkee. He went to provide medical aid but it is unclear if the shooting was intentional. Dr Snow did not respond further.

Baker City Snow Durkee Hooper Timber Canyon

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