Scriber Arrested for Forcery and Embezzlement in Oregon
United States Marshal arrests Scriber on embezzlement and forgery charges. He is to be taken to Pendleton for arraignment and then Portland for federal incarceration. The case centers on bonds totaling at least $24,500 with further forgery notes and bank irregularities tied to Farmers & Traders National Bank in Seattle.
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J. D. Slater
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Gatch
Butcher 23 in Lisbon Church
In Lisbon on October 16, a riot during municipal primaries left 23 dead or mortally wounded and 40 injured as republican forces clashed with anarchists. Anarchists took refuge in a church, where mobs battered doors and windows as police imposed martial law.
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Grand Jury Report Urges Court Grounds Firehouse and Rooms
The grand jury adjourned after a 10 day session with 11 true bills and three not true bills. It recommends immediate fencing and improvement of courthouse grounds, a firehouse for the court house, and suitable rooms for a deputy sheriff, among other urgent recommendations. The full report is published in The Observer.
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Bank Scandal Forces Silence on Payout Percent
The comptroller of the U S treasury will disclose the payout percentage once known. Bank examiner Gatch uncovered irregularities soon after taking charge, prompting Deputy U S Marshals and a deputy district attorney to assist. Scriber was chosen as cashier after Gatch declined. both men mourned as confessions were made. No receiver decision has been officially stated, but one may be appointed. Depositors hope for full or near full repayment while Grand Jury oversight continues.
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Army Yale to Meet Saturday Big New York Gridiron Outlook
New York October 16 Hundreds of fans will travel to West Point for the first major 1905 season game as Yale faces the Army. Penn State meets Brown, Princeton hosts Swarthmore, Harvard vs Springfield, Cornell vs Colgate, Carlisle against Busquehanna, Navy faces Lehigh, Syracuse vs Rochester. In the West Chicago and Illinois meet in Chicago with large crowds expected. Nebraska plays Minnesota while Wisconsin faces Indiana in notable clashes.
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Elgin Fair Opens With Strong Display and Plans
Elgin Oregon October 16 Special The Elgin Fruit and Agricultural fair opened this morning with an outstanding display of agricultural and horticultural exhibits and smooth governance. Speakers include C D Huffman of La Grande and tomorrow Hon J W McAllister on dairy. A strong musical program and nightly stand ball events complemented the fair.
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Ticket Verification Rule Enforced on Western Rails
Chicago reports new rule requiring passengers to show tickets before boarding trains across a six state rail network including Illinois Iowa Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Minnesota and Arkansas. Initial delays noted as crews and travelers adjust, but officials say fare collection and boarding accuracy improve once routine is established.
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Death on Train Near Thompson and Plaine Missoula
William Thygeson died on passenger train No 4 between Thompson and Plaine on Oct 16 from hemorrhage of the lungs. He had been living in Yakima, Washington, for years and his wife accompanied him. The body will be taken to Crookston, Minnesota, for burial.
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Laura Stutts Returns to La Grande Home
Mrs Laura Stutts a former resident of La Grande and recent Portland resident has moved back to La Grande and will again make it her home Local notes indicate a return to the community and residence continuity.
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la Grande
Portland
Northwestern Michigan Forest Fires Devastate Towns and Refugees
Reports from Michigan dated Oct 16 describe widespread wildfires sweeping northwestern regions, destroying Metz and impacting Millersburg and Alpena. A train with about 200 refugees is reportedly doomed, with multiple towns evacuated or engulfed and numerous deaths feared among residents and crew.
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Observer reports box of apples from Maple Home farm
W. R. Gekeler served as Observer caller this afternoon delivering a box of apples from Maple Home farm. The box holds nearly every apple variety found in Union county and the fruit is described as splendid with taste matching its fine appearance.
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Maple Home Farm
Union County
Hearst Served Legal Papers Over Campaign Funds
William Randolph Hearst was served with a 690000 lawsuit in Omaha as he traveled by train. The suit, filed by J M Hankell, claims Haskell acted as agent of Standard Oil, prompting Haskell’s resignation as democratic campaign treasurer.
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Standard On Company
Young hunter Clifton Warner dies in hunting accident
In Spokane on October 14 Clifton Warner aged 17 was with two companions near Colbylia when he slipped on a log. A cartridge in his rifle exploded, piercing his heart and killing him instantly.
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Taft Selection and Roosevelt Letter News
New York dispatch reports Hampton's Broadway Magazine will publish Roosevelt Taft letters in November. Roosevelt describes strong objections to Taft taking the Supreme Court seat. Taft expresses preference for the bench but feels he must honor the nomination path.
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