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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1906

Page

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Groat Court Sessions Hear Motions and Sentences

Judge Eakin overruled the motion to squash the indictment in Smith and Klein. Demur argued on general grounds. hearing set for today. Meyers sentenced to two years after claiming drunken act. court notes intoxication not a defense. O Sullivan vs Blakeley involves note for 10000 dollars and a sheriff sale with tax satisfaction. Attorneys Finn and Shehan represent the plaintiff. district attorney spoke.

Klein Bhe Meyers Eakin J.C. Smith John Klein Wm, Ericson Jr M. J. Oa G. Mayers Peter O'Sullivan J. M. Blakley Sherif Wallowa Wallowa County C. H. Finn E. W. Shehan

Court schedule notes in J C Smith and Joh Klein indictments

Judge Eakin fixed Monday morning to hear demurrer arguments on the indictments of J C Smith and Joh Klein. Knighton Knight’s case is set for Tuesday. C C Frazier vs Ed Harding city poundmaster continues as we go to press with the proceedings.

Eakin J. C Smith Joh Klein Knighton Knight C. C. Frazier Ed Harding City Poundmaster

Jewish Colony Planned in Nassau County New York

Arrangements are under way to form a Jewish colony in Nassau county New York comprising Jews from Manhattan east side. The project, started years ago with Roumanian Jewish involvement and 16000 dollars paid, failed when clear land title could not be secured. The plan calls for a market place plus workshops and stores, with Jews of all nationalities in the colony.

Scripps News Association New York Nassau County Manhattan

St Andrews University Opens Winter Session Endorses Spelling Reform

In St Andrews Scotland on October 12 the winter session at St Andrews University opened. President James Donaldson expressed cordial support for Roosevelt style spelling reform saying it would save millions of hours and advance English language learning by removing obstacles to study.

Scripps News Association St. Andrews Scotland St. Andrews University James Donaldson Roosevelt

Nationals Win From Americans In Chicago Series

In Chicago on Oct 19 the Nationals defeated the Americans two to two as crowds of 17 000 chased tickets before the game. George Davis of the Sox made his first series appearance recovering from illness with Roche at short. Evers drove in a run in the seventh, and the madden ing crowd roared in the ninth as the Sox battled to a late rally.

Scripps News Association Chicago George Davis Sox Roche Davis Tannehill Cubs Hshn Ghance Steinfeldt Altrock Donahue Evers Sullivan

Rail plan to standard gauge and tunnel routes

Denver management will switch to standard gauge after current stock wears out on the Denver and Rio Grande road. A tunnel project for Marshall Pass and Carro hill could create a through Salt Lake route, cutting about thirty miles. In Findlay fourteen orphan home children are critically ill from suspected infected milk with officials pursuing prosecutions if suppliers are found.

Scripps News Association Denver Colo Denver and Rio Grande Road Marshall Pass Carro Hill Salt Lake Findlay Ohio Om-Cials

Hays Elected Moderator of Oregon Synod

In Newport Oregon the Oregon synod elected E B Hays pastor of La Grande Presbyterian Church as moderator to lead Presbyterian churches for the coming year. Hays has served La Grande for years and his election is approved. Tomorrow he will chair the foreign missions committee reading its annual report. Wm Grant delegate from Grande Ronde presbytery arrived for the week-long meetings.

Newport Ore Oregon Synod E.B. Hays la Grande Hays Hee la Grande Hig Sl Foreign Missions Committee Wm. Grant Grande Ronde

Hughes Develops Strength in New Jersey Gubernatorial Run

Hughes the Republican nominee for governor arrived in Pennagin to campaign in Wells and Senace counties. A large morning meeting drew many lifelong Democrats who pledged loyal support. He credits the Tammany Hearst deal for boosting his prospects.

Scrippa News Association Pennagin N. J Hughes Wells Senace

Federal ruling affirms federal sovereignty in port case

Federal Judge Wolverton ruled in United States v Port of Portland that the federal government may seek damages for incidents caused by corporation employees. The decision rejects state and public corporation immunity from liability and confirms damages can be pursued upon proving violation of the law.

Scripps New A Association Portland Wolverton United States Port of Portland

Waco Day festival fills Padgitt Park with celebration

In Waco Texas on October 12 the annual Waco Day festival featured bands entertainment and numerous shows. The carnival at Padgitt Park attracted a very large attendance from across Texas as festivities proceeded.

Scripps News Association Waco Texas Padgitt Park

Sugar Prices Fall Across Grades in New York Market

New York October 12 refined sugar prices declined ten cents per hundred pounds across all grades prompting market observers to note a broad market drop.

Scripps News Association New York

Teachers Seek Retirement Fund Plan in Harrisburg

A statewide teachers meeting in Harrisburg discussed action to push a bill creating a retirement fund for teachers. Delegates from across Pennsylvania attended the session held October 12.

Scripps News Association Harrisburg State of Pann

Moderates in Havana denounce U S intervention

Moderates in Havana begin agitation against the provisional government denouncing United States actions and accusing Washington of fostering sugar and tobacco trusts through its interference.

Scripps News Association Havana Sch United States U.S Sugar and Tobacco

Robbers Fail to Loosen Jackson Bank Vault

Robbers surrounded the Peoples bank at Jackson and exploded dynamite under the vault but failed to open the safe. Dr. Jr I Triplett opened fire and kept up a running fight as the thieves escaped empty handed.

Scripps News Association Richmond Peoples Bank Jackson Dr. Jr. I. Triplett

Boycott Declared in Hong Kong as Leaders Released

A new boycott targets all American goods in Hong Kong with three ring leaders discharged by the Viceroy. The men were held in prison for their role in the movement, and crowds gathered at the prison gates to celebrate their release with a luncheon for the prisoners.

Scripps News Association Hong Kong

Russian colony seeks relocation from Mexico to California

Borippe Neva Association reports the Russian colony at Guadalupe station in Lower California plans moving to a new site in California. About one hundred families are settled with thirty thousand more expected to follow once a location is chosen. The move aims to consolidate the colony in a new region of California.

Borippe Neva Association San Diego Guadalupe Station Lower California Mexico

Grain markets open with mixed wheat corn oats

Scrippa News reports Chicago wheat opened at 4 and closed at 7 447 while corn moved from 41 to 42 and oats from 88 to 55 as daily prices wrap.

Scrippa News Association Chicago

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