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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1905

Page

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President speaks in Raleigh on railroad reforms

The president arrived in Raleigh at nine in the morning and was greeted by crowds. He spoke at the capitol about railway issues, criticizing excessive laws, urging government supervision to curb unfair practices by big shippers and railroads, and calling for amendments to current statutes.

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Hell Gate Reserve Proclaimed in Bitter Foot Valley

A proclamation creates the Hell Water reserve spanning thousands of acres of Amnest lumber land in the Bitter Foot valley, extending toward the northwest as part of the Hell Gate initiative.

Scripps Nova Association Bate Hell Wate Bitter Foot Valley Norhwest

Sentenced for Life in Morfing Case in Chicago

Robert Gardner pled guilty to murdering Agnes Morrison in Chicago. The court sentenced him to life imprisonment as the hangman’s report noted the incident.

Scrippa News Association Chicago Robert Gardner Agnes Morrison

City council to decide on sewer system bonds next vote

City council met to discuss water system issues with Civil Engineer Fortiner presenting the led item. The water committee will report at the next meeting and the council plans to put the sewer bond question to voters at the upcoming election. Water to OR & N company costs 6150 monthly as bills were audited and aid walk petitions considered.

Fortiner Wea Seribor Merch OR & N Company

Caps From Mikado Berippa Newe Association

Seventy aix residents of thi city are to receive loving caps from the Mikado as an evidence of appreciation of services rendered the Japanese empire during the war. The cops are in San Francisco and are gold, silver and lacquer according to the adrvicy rendered.

Berippa Newe Association Chicago Thi City Mikado San Francisco

Construction Starts on North Bank Depot for Great Northern Line

Work began today on the north bank of the Columbia into Portland by Great Northern Pacific. Contractors bought a large land block and are erecting a supply depot to support the line and operations.

Scripose News Association Portland Great Northern Pacific Lines Columbia River

Prince and Princess of Wales Begin India Tour

The Prince and Princess of Wales depart London for India aboard the battleship Rendon with a retinue of 200. The trip is estimated to cost one million dollars and includes the Princess carrying 200 dresses and her insured jewelry.

London Prince and Princess of Wales India Rendon

Mutual Life Leader MacCarday Says Term Extends to June

Scrippe News Association reports MacCarday, president of Mutual Life Insurance, states his term does not expire until June 7 next year and asserts no force can remove him from office.

Scrippe News Association MacCarday The Mutual Life Insurance Company

County Court Proceedings Reported Actions and Road Petitions

Proceedings note multiple road petitions including Cummins Randall Ramodall and Thomson continued for term. Bonds set for Mary E Childern case. County aid warrants issued to George May Elia Neaton W Souder and others. Damages claim by J H Hutchinson denied. Vacation of public road in sections 23 and 27 ordered with new road repair. Various general fund disbursements listed for 1905 1906 including salaries services and utilities.

Dillie Randall C M Ramodall George May Elia Neaton W Souder John Hilderbrand L W Ragel J H Hutchinson J 4 Thomson Et al Mary E Childern H. J. Barron Bille General Pund

Prince Charles Offered Title Amid Nordic Handoff

Prince Charles has been offered and accepted the throne of Norway, with reports from Copenhagen via the Scrippe News Association on October 19. The move signals a historic royal succession involving Danish and Norwegian ties and a formal acceptance by the prince.

Copnhagen Jkin Prince Charles Theone Norway

Execution in Winchester Sends Man to Gallows

A man described as a negro convicted of saaiul was hanged at dawn in Winchester Kentucky. Officials reported the sentence was carried out this morning at the local prison.

Scripps News Aanonnation Winchester Ham Listle

Court actions on wills and road cases in Richmond area

Judge Eakin reviews multiple appeals from county court. Decisions affirm lower court rulings on John McCall estate and related road matters. Rearguments grant motions for non cult in several disputes including Vandermulen v McDonald and furthers in the James BicCare case and Fred Nadine matter.

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Bridgeport Robbery Suspect Arrested After Daytime Theft

Edward Cunniffe was arrested after a robbery in Bridgeport. He admitted guilt saying a sudden desire for money led him to snatch a package from the Adam Express company and flee with about three hundred dollars left. He claimed the hidden location of the remainder is unknown.

Scripps News Association Bridgeport Coun Edward Cunniffe Reo Adame Express Company

Jewelry auction yields low return on consigned pieces

Mrs Chudwick attempted to smuggle jewelry into the country. The pieces were auctioned today and customs valued them at twelve dollars, but the sale brought only two thousand one hundred sixty four dollars.

Cleveland

Grande Ronde timber harvest to stretch over decades

The Grande Ronde lumber region faces a multi decade cut, with experts noting 1607 000 000 feet of timber remaining and 200 000 000 feet tied to the Rock Creek rail line project. The industry supports hundreds in the city and valley but steady annual harvests will continue for many years.

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