Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

La Grande Evening Observer in La Grande, Oregon

Page 1

We have 1,612,739 pages in Oregon

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1906

Page

1

Vice President's Son Elope Report From Steubenville

Telegrams reveal Miss Nallie Scott and Frederick Fairbanks eloped in Steubenville. The engagement faced opposition from Miss Scott’s mother, with wedding plans tied to November before the elopement became public. Fairbanks, 28, had been in Pittsburg preparing for the marriage. Warren G. Fairbanks of Chicago learned of his brother's elopement.

Scripps News Association Pittsburg James Scott Steubenville Nallie Scott Frederick Fairbanks East End Pittsbourg Scott Fairbanks Miss Scott Steuvenville Young Fairbanks Indianapolis Warren G. Fairbanks Chicago Scripps News Frederik

Clark's Days Numbered in Montana Politics

F A Heintz returned from New York and gave an interview that may influence state politics. Heintz backs President Roosevelt and will send a Republican senator and congressman to Washington to support the anti trust policy, signaling a shift in Montana's anti trust and independent faction.

Scrip Ens Association Butte Mont F. A. Heintz New York Clark Roosevelt Washington Heintz Montana

Tana's Campaign Signals GOP Congressional and Senate Victory

The piece argues Tana's campaign would secure the election of a Republican congressman and a Republican senator as a successor to Senator Clark whose term expires next year, framing the contest as pivotal for party control.

Tana Clark

Train Wreck Near City Limits Kills Engineer, Injures Ten

Iron Mountain fast mail train jumped the track this morning near the city limits. The engineer died at the scene and ten people were injured. Three riders who jumped from the moving train were severely hurt and may die.

St. Louis Iron Mountain

Walker reservation set to open for mineral land allotment

The United States Land office has received no confirmation that the Walker reservation lands will open at noon on October 29. Mining men expect a rush as Nevada law does not cap mining claims. six townships are reserved for Indians while the General Land Office outlines allotment rules.

Scrippe News Association Garson Nev United States Land Office Walker Reservation General Land Office Nevada

Man Dies by Execution Over Wife Murder

Chicago notices a death watch set for Daniel Frances, a black man sentenced to execution tomorrow for killing his wife and Derra Scroggs. Frances declares he would rather hang tomorrow than be John D. Rockefeller.

Scripps News Association Chicago John. D. Rockefeller Daniel Frances Dera Scroggs

Fatal Union Pacific wreck near Ridge Wyoming

A head on collision on the Union Pacific near Ridge Wyoming killed engineer Strong fireman Kelley and head brakeman Moyers all from Laramie. Head brakeman Simms died later of injuries. An unknown tramp was found dead in the wreckage as traffic remained stopped.

Scripps News Association Ridge Wyo Union Pacific Strong Kelley Moyers Laramie Simms

Americans Win Brilliant Game In The Tenth Inning

In Chicago on October 11 the world series third game ended with the Americans defeating the Nationals in the tenth inning. Batteries were Pfeister and Kling for the Nationals and Walsh and Sullivan for the Americans. The score was 3 to 0 after a stormy telegraph blackout prevented full details from coming in.

Nationals Pfeister Kling Walsh and Sullivan Amer Scripps News Association Chicago Western Oregon Portland Amencans

Court Doles Sentences and Motions in Local Cases

Judge Eakin sentenced three convicts this morning. A Japanese man who attempted to shoot a fellow countryman received three years, Burke got one year for larceny in a dwelling, and Maroney alias Box Car Casey two years for larceny. Sharkey was acquitted of beating a horse. DA Ivanhoe moved to withdraw indictments against Gardinier and Bartlett for later refile. Mayers was found guilty of assault with intent to kill. The court will rule at 9 o clock tomorrow morning.

Eakin Gents Burke Maroney Casey Sharkey Ivanhoe Gardinier Bartlett Mayers J.C. Smith John Klein

Three Die in Pennsylvania Tunnel Blast

In a Pennsylvania tunnel explosion a week ago three men died and about a dozen were severely wounded. Two of the victims were construction foremen. Fire from the woodwork blocked escape routes, delaying rescue and removal of the injured.

Scripps News Association New York Pennsylvania Tunnel

Old Civil War Veteran Dies From Cold in Cleveland Home

John Reese, a Civil War veteran, froze to death in his Cleveland residence last night as cold weather arrived unexpectedly. He had no fire and was planning to move to the Soldiers Home today.

Scripps News Association Cleveland Ohio John Reese Isoldierst

Summerside Aflash Fire Destroys Town on Water Front

Summerside, capital of Prince Edward Island, caught fire early today after a blaze began at the railway depot on Water Front. A gale fanned the flames, reducing the town of five thousand to a roaring furnace within thirty minutes. Nearby towns sent aid. no deaths reported by noon, but property losses are seemingly ruinous.

Scripps News Association Halifax Summerside Price Edward Island Dames Aailway Depot Water Front

Tobacco Crop Ruined by Frost Across Three States

Frost this morning damaged the tobacco crop for an estimated four million dollars. Thirty four counties across Ohio Kentucky and Indiana suffered effects.

Scripps News Ohio Kentucky Indiana

Davis Illness Reported as Serious in New York

Oct 11 report from New York states Mrs. Jefferson Davis remains seriously ill as her cold resists treatment despite ongoing care.

Scripps News Association New York Jefferson Davis

Jurist killed in streetcar accident in Salt Lake

Salt Lake City Oct 11 Judge C W Bennette a leading Utah mining attorney was killed this morning when struck by a street car.

Scripps News Salt Lake C. W. Bennette Utah

Judge Caples Paralyzed After Severe Stroke

Judge John F. Caples a leading Portland attorney and pioneer citizen suffered a paralytic stroke at age 74. He is noted for decades of service in eastern Oregon politics and as a prominent lawyer who addressed many audiences in campaigns and public celebrations.

John F. Caples Portland Judge Caples Oregon

Evelyn Bight and M. A. Sands Wed in New Port

In New Port at the Scripps Mews Association Evelyn Bight and M A Sands were married today in an autumn ceremony. The event, attended by about four hundred guests, marks a notable fall social occasion.

Scripps Mews Association New Port Evelyn Bight M. A. Sands

Winter apple crop in Yakima valley to set record

J M Brown Yakima county horticultural inspector predicts winter apple output will rise 200 to 300 percent over last year. Total crop expected 1200 to 1500 car loads, the largest in Yakima valley history, with strong demand from major shipping points nationwide. Four carloads of pears to Chicago this week. Parr Simmons Co of this city ships apples and has purchased thirteen carloads of potatoes from local growers.

J.M. Brown Yakima County Yakima Valley United States Grande Ronde Valley Chicago Parr- Simmons Company Mr. Simmons Astern Pointes Ir. Simmons

Junior League Meeting Set At Mrs Reeves Home

The Junior League of the Methodist church will meet at the home of Mrs Reeves Saturday afternoon at two thirty. All members are requested to be present as business of importance will come

the Methodist Church

Winter Storm Slams East With Downed Wires and Trees

Heavy snows blanket a large portion of the state with Rochester and surrounding areas hit hard. Wires and trees are down as utilities report outages and travel becomes difficult.

Scripps News Association Rochester N. Y

Terror Unabated in Frisco

Scripps News Association, San Francisco reports ongoing city terror with two holdups last night and two this afternoon. Hardware dealers note high revolver sales since the carnival of crime, estimating nineteen thousand as a conservative figure. Two men suspected in the recent Japanese bank robbery and murder were arrested early today.

Scripps News Associatie San Francisco

Injunction Granted In Suit Over Central Railroad Stock

Judge Eakin issues an injunction filed by Arthur B. Brown T. W. Davison and R. A. Marr against Alonzo Cleaver. Plaintiffs allege the Central Railroad of Oregon is validly capitalized at 20 000 shares of 100 each with 1926 held by Cleaver in trust for the plaintiffs who claim three fourths ownership. They seek a restraining order and decree recognizing their three fourths stake and preventing transfer or encumbrance of the stock.

Eakin Arthur B. Brown T. W. Davidson R. A. Marr Alonzo Cleaver Central Railroad of Oregon

Tonight's Lecture by Rev Father McGrady at Opera House

Rev Father McGrady delivers an evening address on Industrial Evolution at the opera house. An orator and scholar, he is expected to draw a crowded audience. Admission is 26 cents as Socialism features in national politics and attendees will gain a clear presentation of its objectives.

Father McGrady

Grain markets open with mixed wheat corn oats moves

Wheat opened at 74 and closed at 74 y, corn started 42 and ended 41 y, oats opened at 4 and finished at 3 5 y. The market showed small shifts as traders noted modest price changes across grain futures.

Scripps News Association Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

de Fain Vergere Hersies Walt Misses’ Coats Lodz John D Crit Court Mns Davis Parr-Simmons Spegal Frisco Newlin Newlin Drug CO la Grande
Search Courier

Search the La Grande Evening Observer Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The La Grande Evening Observer?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication