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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1905

Page

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Presbyterian Synod In Session Opens In La Grande

The Presbyterian Synod opens in La Grande with ministers arriving from Portland to discuss missions. Arthur Hicks delivers the principal address on Sabbath School Missions as Rev J H Laughlin and Rev John MacIntosh present foreign mission updates and evangelistic programs.

Thectale Arthur Hicks la Grande Grande Ronde Presbytery Harney County New Jersey Macedonia Portland East Synod of Oregon J A Lownasend Roseburg Holt Synoticns J V Milligan Hey John & Mclntosh Selma Seminary JH Loughlin San Francisco J B Sogder Vancouver J Montgomery Mport Burbay Oasif Board of Home Misaions Forelign Minons OH A Ketchum J H Laughlin Board of Foreign Missiones Rev & Mharp Muaio

Confessed Coward Matthews Dies Jumping From Window

Lawyer and politician Matthews, tied to a bank wreck and robbery case, allegedly committed suicide by leaping from a window after a preliminary appointment. Associate Woolen, linked to the same plot, was convicted last night. Authorities reported a neighbor witnessed the fall and the body was found shortly after. The incident follows indictments related to the Wissel State bank affair and bonds secured by a mortgage.

Scripps News New York Oee Armitage Matthews Federal Bank Matthews David Rothechild Mathews

Roosevelt Likely to Name Lane to Interstate Commission

Washington reports President Roosevelt will likely appoint Franklin Lane of California a Democrat to succeed Joseph Fifer on the Interstate Commerce Commission. The move signals a shift in the regulatory body's political balance and expands Lane's role in federal commerce oversight.

Boripps News Association Washington Roosevelt Franklin Lane California Joseph Fifer Inter State Commerce Commission

Murder of Patrick McGarry in Chicago

Wealthy manufacturer Patrick McGarry died this morning after a mysterious assault earlier in the week. Police have not established a cause or motive for the murder and no suspects have been named.

Herlppa Nova Association Chicsgo Oot Patrick McGarry

Beattle Industrial Fair Faces Decision by Senate

United States Senators Piles and Regeny push the question to the President for a ruling on the proposed Beattle Industrial Fair slated for next summer. The outcome will determine the fair's fate and local economic expectations.

Washington United States Piles Regeny Beatle Beattle

Great Northern to Grant Vancouver Terminal Property

Vancouver officials announce a transaction to secure property for terminal purposes. The deal involves a swap or barter arrangement valued at around 8150,000, facilitated by the Great Northern authority. Local governance cites future transportation and trade benefits.

Horipps News Association Vancouver

Hose Cart Accident In Chicago Kills Two Men

Report of a collision involving a hose cart and a street car in Chicago. Captain James Gorcoran Edward Herrick and William Martin appear fatally injured while riding the hose cart. Two other crew members are seriously injured.

Chicago Dot 12 James Gorcoran Edward Herrick Willam Martin Hove Bediy Hore

Grain Markets Report From Boripps News Association

Markets closed with limited data from Chicago and Portland noting wheat values around 4475 for Sky com and 267 percent? on outa. Portland reports club at 70, black atem 73 and valtoy 71 with local buyers bidding 61 cents for blacatem and 49 for dab.

Boripps News Association Chicago Wheat Sky. Com Outa Portland Club Blacatem Valtoy

Frost Appears In Northern State Areas

Frost has appeared in the northern portion of the state and the yellow forever is almost a thing of the past according to Scripps News Association from New Orleans on October 12.

New Orleans

Mexican editors held after plot to murder Diaz

Mexican detectives raided the Regeneracio office in Mexico and detained three editors on a complaint by Poohopa. The governor reports the men plotted to stage a revolution, murder President Diaz, and overthrow the government.

Cripps News Association St Louis Poohopa Mexico Regeneratio Disa

Ghastly Murder Body Found In New York Boarding House

A murder occurred in a third avenue boarding house around 2 am. George Lanole heard shots and alerted police. Investigators found a suitcase with the weapon and meat, a bloodstained floor, a body track in a clothes hamper, and a severed head later identified with a motive unclear.

New York Third Avenue George Lanole Shont Frank Bamer Ener Lemnin

New York Defeats Philadelphia Athletes Nine to Nothing

Scripps News reports the New York National baseball team routed Philadelphia Athletics nine to nothing. Cold weather reduced crowd size, but attendees witnessed a decisive New York win led by clutch hitting and strong pitching, with two early runs and a late surge sealing the shutout.

Philadelphia

Hall Collapses in Galt During Repair Work

A Mormon amusement hall in Galt collapsed this morning injuring two workmen and wrecking the building under repair. Thirteen laborers were nearby but uninjured. Emergency crews rushed to the scene.

Sixteenth Ward

Miner Tragedy Report Reach in Pennsylvania Copper Mines

Grim report from Scripps News Association details fatalities at Componeo Copper Mines in Valuvaras County. Geo MuMow Harrison and Mattale perished after a gas incident trapping workers underground. Local authorities begin investigations and safety reviews.

Scripps Newa Association Stockton Geo MuMow Harrison Mattale Pennsylvania Componeo Valuvaras County

Tragic Mansion Breakin Ends in Fatal Gas Exposure

Report describes a break into an old hall where occupants released poisonous gas and were overcome. All individuals are unmarried and their bodies have been recovered.

California

Miners Die in Scrippa Mine Disaster in Butte

Two miners Gottu Jamen ONeill and Jotn Anderson were buried under tons of ore after a cave collapse at the Speculator mine in Butte Mont. Rescue teams worked for hours to recover their bodies at the 1100 foot level.

Butte Mont Gottu Jamen Oneill Jotn Anderson

Attempted murder shocks Australian horseman Ellis

Wealthy Australian horseman William Ellis was attacked yesterday afternoon by Winsortie and his wife. Ellis, with a fractured skull, is recovering and believes he lost $5000. Suspects Curtin and wife fled. burglars left knives and sharpening tools. Ellis fought back, escaped with help, and remains in hospital with critical injuries.

Berippa News Association Kerkely Cal William Ellis Winsortie Hash Curtin Boen Kiliatw Howe Kolves

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