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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1906
Page
1
A man named James Keeley, about 35, attempted to board a westbound passenger train at night and was dragged under wheels when a rail yard incident occurred. He lost his left arm in the accident, had surgery to amputate four inches from the shoulder, and remained in care after being found unconscious and intoxicated.
Fifteen hundred delegates from across the United States gathered in Atlanta for the American Bottlers Protective Association annual conference. Officials stated Atlanta leads in foreign supply business, second only to Chicago, as delegates discussed important trade matters that will be addressed through Thursday.
In Chicago this morning Mrs. Sarah Alsopa shot and killed her husband as he pursued her with a knife, the act occurring in the presence of their children. Police reported the domestic incident and are investigating the case.
Henry Sterling was arraigned last evening on a disorderly conduct charge and paid a ten dollar fine. Six other arrests were made last night for drunkenness and vagrancy, none of which had been tried yet.
The National Good Roads Association of Vermont opened a state conference in Montpelier with delegates from all cities towns and districts. Col. Moore presented an illustrated lecture on the highways of the world and roadbuilding experts showcased scientific exhibits.
The twelfth annual Illinois Federation of Women's clubs session began at the University of Chicago with hundreds of club problems discussed. Mandel Hall serves as headquarters as many delegates from across the state gather in Hyde Park for several days.
New York broadcast reports Mrs. Jefferson Davis is near death at a city hotel with the possibility of death at any hour.
The Minnesota policy holders of the Mutual Life Association met at the Old State Capital with a large attendance including John A. Lovely and S. R. Van Lene. They urged a thorough investigation of the company’s business, warning that delaying action could hinder future control and urging support for the state organization.
Reno October 16 cooks and waiters in the city affiliated with the Industrial Workers of the World declare a strike. All hotels and restaurants except two close as owners hire Japanese staff but cannot feed patrons. Workers seek ten hour days and union recognition.
Six unions in the waterfront federation walk out in sympathy with grain handlers. If Mayor Lane fails to arbitrate, water and rail shipments could be completely tied up.
An automobile speeding through Lakewood, a Cleveland suburb, struck a trolley pole this morning and exploded. Four occupants were injured two likely fatally, according to officials.
The ninth annual American Mining Congress opened in Denver with about 1700 attendees. Resolutions urged a Department of Mines and Mining and revision of western mining laws while highlighting government cooperation and education in mining. Notables including Gov Pardeau, Sen La Follette, Gov Folk, Rep Martin, and Sen Dubois spoke on mining frauds. In Washington, over ten thousand watched the McClellan memorial unveiling with New Jersey National Guardsmen forming a guard of honor.
Panama October 16 It is understood that liquor sales in the Isthmus will be prohibited after January first This law will not affect Panama or Colon as saloons there never close It is stated that a number of the recent wrecks have been traced to intoxicated train crews
In Pendleton circuit court Wm Woodstock of Echo pleaded guilty to gambling and was fined 60 dollars plus costs by Judge Bean. Other indictments include three gambling cases against Echo saloon men and two for Sunday closing law violations. Dealers Joe Tawlon Pratt and Ireland have not appeared. Cloyd Oliver and M Gillette face Sabbath saloon charges. East Oregonian
A large gathering of cotton growers and industry figures met in Charlotte to form the North Carolina Cotton Manufacturers Association in the Southern Manufactures Club Assembly Hall. The group aims to improve relations among manufacturers and promote united action on vital state interests. Local citizens hosted a flyweed style entertainment.
Defense presents evidence in the fifth session of the ouster hearing against Waters-Pierce Republican and Standard Oil. Special Commissioner Anthony oversees the defense as Missouri seeks to oust the firms on charges of conspiracy to restrain trade.
At a special stockholders meeting in Elwood Kansas on October 16 the St Joseph and Grand Island Railway Co. approved building a branch line from Shoats to the City of Highland Vans to open up an extensive agricultural district.
Chicago grain prices show wheat opening at 74 and closing at 42 after fluctuation, with oats opening at 33 and closing at 55 as markets respond to wind conditions and shifts in the trading day.
In Las Vegas a hundred veggmen reportedly robbed J. D. Hussale of 400 dollars and a stick pin while two miners lost their rolls and a general store was robbed in one night. Officers say assailants head toward Los Angeles and San Francisco. In Seattle a Great Northern eastbound train derailed after striking a rock near Scenic Hot Springs with no serious injuries.
The notice states a meeting of Rescue Hose number 1 is scheduled for tomorrow at seven thirty in the evening. J. F. Dornan serves as president of the organization.
The steamer Columbia bound for Dawson City from Whitehorse is a total wreck at Tantalus. A cargo of black powder exploded causing fire and a fatal blaze. Five men burned beyond recognition, one fireman missing, others badly injured.
George H Pinelshee has secured the agency for the Grande Ronde Valley Fruit Growers Union and will handle top quality fruit. He offers apples on hand described as superior, retailing for $1,560 a box.
Tan bodies have been taken from the railway wreck at Oka near St. Petersburg after a head on collision between a passenger train and a freight. Thirty others were severely injured and a fire followed, with many likely cremated.
Frank Miller, proprietor of the Glenwood hotel, receives a concession to build a million dollar hotel in Yosemite valley to replace the Stona Man house burned years ago. President Roosevelt personally supported the application and helped secure approval.
Spokane reports the murder of Reno Hutchison, former University of California football player and YMCA secretary, killed by a footpad last night. The shooting occurred near ex-senator Turner's residence, marking him as the coast's best known gridiron figure.
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