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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1905

Page

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Merchant Marine Appeal by Secy Trevory Shaw

Secretary Shaw urged expansion of the American merchant marine at a meeting of the American Bankers Association. He argued Panama Canal completion will boost Pacific trade and that a stronger merchant fleet supports national wealth, industry, and foreign commerce. He warned against inadequate banking laws and linked failures to costly, unwise investments.

Scrippa News Association Washington American Bankers Association Trevory Shaw United Panama Thernahore Pacific United States Philippines Panama Canal Sweeny

Three Wives Accusation Shocks New York Flat Life

Robert Benicker aged twenty five faced arraignment on a complaint by two of his wives who accuse him of maintaining three young wives in the same flat. The third wife reportedly acted as a counter to the others and was used to fund travel for the group.

New York

Frost Fronts South to Arkansas Quarantine Work

The first front in this section announces a move toward Fort Smith Arkansas as fumigation and quarantine efforts proceed to control a health issue.

New Orleans Fort Smith Arkansas

Packers Monopoly Debate in Chicago Court

In a Chicago proceeding the demurrer was resumed amid argument over the meaning of monopoly with parallels drawn to Standard Oil Co. Judge Humphrey queried both sides impartially but found fault with some points as the discussion continued and both sides appeared encouraged by the exchange.

Sori News Association Chicago Promiiog Standard Oil Co Humphrey

Gould Faction Elects Six Directors in Bond Holders Meeting

The Gould faction of the bond holders elected six directors this morning. Nominations from yesterday were displaced by Hubbard Jeffery Terry Winslow Galloway Wells and Wells. The new board includes Hubbard Jeffery Terry Winslow Galloway and Wells.

Toledo Gould Aod M Hubbard BT Jeffery Joh T Terry Winslow Proreo Rbert M Galloway Edgar T Wells

Leho Sinks After Mine Attack Off Tokio

The British steamer Leho was torpedoed by a mine near Tokio on September 30 and sunk with fifteen persons missing and all crew lost. Two European engineers were aboard.

Tokio Mojisaya Leho

Treaty Ratified by Rigdag Committees

Morippa News Association reports from Brookholm that the Rigdag committees expressed favorable action on the ratification of the Norwegian treaty.

Brookholm Rigdag

Investigation Postponed in New York Insurance Probe

The insurance investigation in New York has been postponed until next Tuesday. The note references the memory of Mixon and the delay follows from a reapent.

New York Mixon

National Bankers Association Thanks President on Russia Japan Pact

The National Banker's Association in Chicago expressed gratitude to the President for securing improved relations with Russia and Japan. The statement highlighted banking cooperation and potential economic benefits amid ongoing international talks.

Chicago National Banker's Association Today Bia Pee Beter Russia Japan

Rain Stops National Championship Game in Philadelphia

Rain halted the national championship contest in Philadelphia today. The day began with uncertain conditions and worsened by noon, making the game impossible to play by 1 PM, with scant betting activity aside from a few even wagers.

Scrippa News Association Philadelphia Thio

Royal Wedding Unites Saxe Coburg Duke and Princess

Duke Edward of Saxe Coburg wed Princess Adethelde in a formal royal ceremony at Glicksburg today October 11. The event was attended by prominent nobles and marked a significant alliance within European royalty.

Scrippa Nowa Association Glicksburg Duke Hdward Saxe Coburg Adethelde

Hobby Party Honors Mice Koma Allison in Jefferson Jaws

A Hobby Party Tuesday afternoon celebrated Mice Koma Allison of Jefferson Jaws with guessing contests as the main feature. Guests included many local residents and family friends from Union and Hamilton Missouri among others.

Allison Fred Kiddle Mice Koma Allison Jefferaon Jaws Mesdemey Hwaney Hillman Verrivon Palmer Ormond Wyrist Lyle Coolidge Spenca McCoy Aah Cansy Aik Nowlin

Banta Fe Chief Refuses Walter Brett Special Train

General manager of the Banta Fe system refused to grant Walter Brett a special train to race Harriman from Seattle to Chicago. The halted plan drew a sensation months ago amid claims of wealth and rapid transit implications.

Scripps News Association Los Angeles Banta Fe Walter Brett Death Valley Harriman Chicago Seattle

No Election Warning At Oregon Short Line Meeting

The annual Salt Lake Utah Oot le The sanual meeting of the Oregon Short Line adjourned to meet again December fifth without electing a board of directors. Harriman and the entire party left this morning for maha.

Salt Lake Utah Oregon Short Line Harriman Maha

Frost elected commander in the Philippines

Frost was elected commander of the army in the Philippines today. The announcement was reported by Beripps News Association from Washington D C and filed on column A1.

Washington D Col A . Frost Philippines

Yellow Fever Surge Reported in New Orleans

Oct reports show eight new yellow fever cases in New Orleans with two deaths recorded at noon. Public health officials warn residents to avoid crowded areas and seek care if symptoms appear.

Scripps News New Orleans

Local House Moving Firm Changes Hands

In Business Again JH Childa buys the house moving outfit from Hough and Stuka, planning updates and new machines. Ubilde, famed as the Old and Reliable House Mover, helps relocate much of the old town’s structures and awaits new gear to modernize the operation.

JH Childa Hough & Stuka Ubilde

Grain Market Updates From Scripps News Association

Grain markets close with wheat at 86 per bushel corn 46 oats 98. Portland report shows club 71 blue stem 74 valley 72. local Bayora market offers 62 for bluestem and 60 for club.

Scripps News Association Chicago Portland Club Valley Bayora

Slapped Wrong Girl Incident Sparks Shooting in Hammond

In Hammond Indiana last night Rudolph Koch a railroad worker in Thomas Maleahay's wine room at Indian Harbor slapped a young woman and ordered her out. As Koch opened the door Mulcahey shot him in the back prompting authorities to intervene.

Hammond Ind Rudolph Koch Thomas Maleahay Indian Harbor Koch Maluobey Mulcahey

Portland Business Delegation Arrives in Walla Walla

The largest and most representative body of Portland business men will reach Walla Walla at 12 30 pm Thursday October 19 and stay until 4 30 pm They tour en route to Swiston Clarketon to celebrate Portland Day and plan a key stop here Tom Richardson Portland Commercial Club manager invites Mayor Hunt to host a meeting with visiting business leaders under suitable arrangements

Portland Walla Walla Swiston- Clarketon Lit Tom Richardson Maager Portland Commercial Club Hunt Upion

County Officials Deliberate on O R N Proposal

County commissioners linger over the O R N company compromise, with all three members in town yet no meeting held. One commissioner hinted a conclusion may be delayed as they review the Logan aspect before acting.

Or&n Company Bo'clock Io Logan East Oregonian

Grafters Nabbed In Globe and Solomonville Probe

The report notes a Grand photo says a Supreme Court judge serving in Solomonville resigned at President Roosevelt's request amid ongoing charges. It mentions Tavker’s headquarters in Globe being busted for a consideration and Tooker being allowed to reargue the case.

Supreme Court Solomonville Roose Tavker Globe Tooker

Cattle Stealing Sensation Sends North Dakota Bankers Shaky

Headlines tell of a major cattle theft brewing in the northwest near Montana. The scheme involves a Montana branch and a banker linked to the affair, as investigators tighten the net on suspects.

Fargo Qos Biocekmen al Montana Add’ Nath Dakota Monta Hie Mont

National Indian Convention Scenes at Yakima Camp

The grand national convention of Indians is assembled at North Yakima with about 3,000 delegates on site. The program includes dances and presentations of war rites and other amusements as the gathering will continue for a week.

Yakima Rgd Amesioga Tax Dians

Sabin Deceased: Jobo I Mabin Heads Pesl ilo Btatos Co

Jobo I Mabin, president of the Pesl ilo Btatos Telephone and Telegraph Co, died at his home in San Francisco last night. The companywide offices and system were draped in mourning.

Jobo I Mabin Peslilo Btatos Telephone and Telegraph Co Bis San Francisco Ayatem

Hyde Dropped from Union Pacific Rail Road Board

James H Hyde of New York was removed from the board of directors at the stockholders meeting of the Union Pacific railroad.

Salt Lake James H Hyde New York Union Paulio Railroad

Former Register Testifies in Jones Land Fraud Case

In Portland Oct 11 the prosecution rested as OB Moore former register of the United States land office testified he questioned applicants about alleged fraud. He described procedures for final proof on homesteads and noted awareness of fraudulent characters as the case moved before Pring Attorney Heney.

Portland Jones OB Moore Register of the United States Land Office Elver Ion Pring Heney

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