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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1905

Page

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President Roosvelt Visits Rossdale and Speaks on Industry

President Roose velt arrived at Atlanta after a stop at his mother's former home near Rossdale Georgia. He rode to the parade and told townspeople an amusing Crockett anecdote. He urged vigilance and balanced optimism about industrial challenges and the growth of corporations and associated labor issues.

Scripps News Association Rossdale Och Roosavelt Sbe Crockett Roewell Atlanta Fair Ground

Price Increase Shocks Local Oil Market

The Standard Oil Company today raised the price of grade oil per barrel by a stated amount, affecting buyers in Pittaburg and surrounding areas as supplies moved east and westward.

Scrippa News Association Pittaburg Oct Standard Ol

Gold Medal Awarded for Soelumber Exhibit

The Grande Rende Lumber Company received notice that their Soelumber exhibit from Walon county won the gold medal at the Lewin and Mark fair. The award honors the company and credits Union county for its lumber industry and the county’s famed bigboles. County visitors to the Forestry building felt proud of the exhibit.

Grande Rende Lumber Company Lewin and Mark Walon County Alon County Union County

Storm on the Great Lakes Leaves Citys Земенный

One of the worst storms in years sweeps the lakes causing heavy damage to ships and docks. Two barges adrift near Buffalo with crews aboard, while the tug Irene and schooner Gleon Guyler are reported lost at Menominee. Damages tallied over 600 thousand dollars across Holland Menominee and neighboring harbors as rescues continue.

Shin Thie Metaral Para America Chicago Buffalo Holland Menomines Irene Menominee

Ladd Resigns From Portland Water Committee

Portland banker Ladd resigns from the city water committee amid conflict over his financial stake in a company with large city contracts. He says remaining on the committee would be improper given his ownership interest and the potential for personal gain.

Portland Telegram Ladd Portland Jnto

Two men detained after bay log theft report

Chief of Police Rayburn arrested a man who claimed the name Dan Kennady on charges of bay log theft. Kennady and a companion were found selling pocket knives on the street. Officers recovered a sack of store goods including sacks suspenders and canned items, indicating theft from a store.

Polies Rayburn Dan Kennady Baylog Kennedy Moompenion Keybarn Tia

Narrow Escape as Train Derailed by Cow Near Astoria

A Portland to Astoria train derailed after striking a cow on the tracks along the Columbia River. The locomotive slid several hundred feet before stopping. passengers were shaken but none injured. Local authorities investigated the incident and rail workers checked the remaining cars.

Scrippe None Association Rainier Portlan Astoria

Woman Named Mro John Martin Arrested for Check Fraud

A woman who gave the name Mro John Martin passed five bad checks for 25 dollars each at a local store. She was arrested in Bia man Mont and sentenced to five years for the same crime there.

Pandleton John Martin Biaman Mont

Lectures Announced for Winter in La Grande

La Grande to offer a winter lecture course after a recent decision. Baker City hosts an excellent program and may feature top attractions. Local residents anticipate a strong lineup and varied talks this season.

Ourrender la Grande Baker City

Pushing On The Grading Reaches Central Lantern Oregon

The grading finished into Austin rotation today and the raise will be told by week end. Thin Pato extends 15 miles farther into the Central Lantern Oregon country from Tipton, the terminus of the Sumpter Valley Railroad, 00 miles from Hake City.

Austin

Jury pool riddled by graft hints in Iroquois fire suit

A Scripps News Association dispatch reports possible corruption in jury selection for a personal injury case against Iroquois theatre owners. Veniremen admit being told to report to the marshal and attempt to bring friends, while one shows a letter from Congressman Snapp asking the marshal to "take care" of him. John Ryan of Joliet acted as jury tale man, claiming he was told to present the letter in Chicago.

Scripps News Association Chicago Federal Courta Empanelleg & Jury Veniremen Congresaman Snapp Joliet United States Marabal John Ryan

Irving Buried Today in London Funeral

The Reuters report notes the burial of Henry Irving in Westminster Abbey with a large crowd preventing entry. Pallbearers included peers and lords, while Canon Dowckworth Rev Robbean and Archbishop Wilbartares conducted the services with royal representatives in attendance.

Borippe News London Henry Irving Gir Banepatt Earl of Ann Lord Tearston Charles Wyndham John Hare Lord Bersham Alex Markenels George Alexander Beerbobs Tres Lawrence Alma Tademax John Fawor Forbes Ohaon Anbar Pimero William Boytell Coutts Canon Dovckworth Joseph A Robbean Weldon Wilbartares King Quest Princes of Waleo

Two Ships Wrecked Off Lorippa Near Arroughton

Oct 20 Lorain Ohio reports the steamer Shaldon wrecked ten miles off shore with 90 aboard and the Wisconsin on the verge of grounding outside the harbor. Crews reportedly safe except possibly two drowned from the Shaldon.

Loraine Ohio Wisconsin la Shaldon Wiecoosin

Is He Here Pendleton Man Believed Found in Le Grande

Chief of Polled Wolfman announces a missing man Cornelias Rangan who vanished from Hrpant's Pond in May is possibly located in Le Grande. Reagan's letter prompted searches across multiple cities. La Grande reports a man matching the description nearby, hoped to be induced to return to his wife.

Pendleton Cornelias Rangan Hrpant's Pond Uke le Grande Mra Reagan Ehlef Mire Reagan Ingeirles la Grande Raagaa la Maine

Grain Markets Report From Chicago and Portland

Markets slowed with scattered bids in Chicago and Portland. Prices listed include 72 and 75 for grain bids, with Portland buyers at 63 cents for bidestem and 60 for olab, reflecting a quiet trading day.

Chicago Portland Olub Bias Wtam Valley Logal Market Hoyors

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