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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1905
Page
1
The article recounts President Idol of the South traveling by train through Jacksonville and Florida, greeting crowds and discussing the Panamanian canal project. It highlights reactions from locals, the president’s remarks on canal benefits to southern states, and ongoing engineering planning with experts.
In Missouri, the St Louis postal employee Randar was arrested for embezzlement this afternoon. Postmaster Wyman expressed shock at the accusation and vouched for Randar as a trusted official. Randar was arraigned and held on 10000 bond as investigators consider possible bookkeeping errors behind the shortage.
The Limited Bank and Trust Co. failed today as state bank commissioners pursue a stated charge. A large crowd of anxious depositors gathered while the collapse is blamed largely on heavy involvement in real estate. Liabilities totaled 390,782 dollars 23 cents as of October 17.
Scripps News Association reports final college football results with multiple matchups. Cornell defeated Briwa & Ishiea 30 to 0 while Western Pennsylvania shut out New York Columbia 19 to 0. Kentucky and West Point each suffered 0 point losses, and Carlisle beat Dickinson 18 to 0. Michigan edged Ave Arbor 16 to 0, Nebraska won 0 against an unspecified opponent.
A steamer Bulgerta arrived port this afternoon reporting a storm danger. The steamer Tasmania sank off Point Piles with eight men drowned in the same weather. Local harbor authorities coordinate rescue and inquiry efforts.
An observer recalls life in the valley twenty four years ago and contrasts it with present conditions. He notes cheaper horses and higher feed in the past, better table fare and tougher labor, and overall discontent in the old era. He marks the seventh of the month as his residency anniversary.
The jury deliberated forty hours in the case of Helen Hebmid of Los Angeles who claimed her husband deserted her and left her to live by her beauty. The jury failed to reach a verdict and was discharged this morning. Helen was formerly married to Abraham Bookiol.
Jorry Simpson remains between life and death as physicians monitor his condition. Reports from Sorippa News Association indicate his vitality remains strong despite critical injuries.
The Malles Chronicle notes seventy one men and two steam rock mills laboring on the Celilo Canal to bypass the falls of the Columbia River near Dalles City. It adds that hundreds more may soon be employed by the U S government at the site.
Otto Chenelworth, infamous across Montana Wyoming and the Dakotas, was arrested in an inland operation. His gang’s daring moves prompted officer scrutiny as authorities closed in on his Montana routes and past jail escape.
A report states the Japanese transport Sanari Mara rose from a broken route while attacked near New Chwang to Dalby. The crew was saved.
Alonzo J Whitmas was convicted in the supreme court today for grand larceny after passing a forged note at Fidelity Bank totaling $760. The verdict stems from the attempt to cash the fraudulent instrument.
Captain O J Hough of Portland performed a heroic rescue on the Colombia river this morning. He dove from the Herriean dock, thirty feet above the water, saving Mrs Harrie and her seven year old son who were in danger while skiing.
A Missouri Pacific train derailed in Wedford Kansas after a broken rail. Reports say 36 injured and one fatally, with five coaches derailed in the morning wreck. Local authorities were investigating the cause and coordinating emergency response.
Four thousand dollars worth of diamonds from Redferne Victoria were found under empty spaces of Kelib, a marine engineer living in this city. He suspected and implicated a woman with whom he had been living.
Sorento on October 11 report states the relief committee was compelled to send out an appeal for aid for the six cyclone sufferers.
An explosion occurred at 9 00 in the California Powder Works depot causing damage to wheels and machinery. No workers were present and there were no injuries. Nearby walls were scorched but nearby mills did not explode, preserving life and allowing continued operation.
The centennial anniversary of Admiral Nelson’s victory over the French off the Bay of Trafalgar was celebrated in London today. The scene recalled the naval triumphs and the wounded Nelson’s famous calm, with the line Thank God, I’ve done my duty, recounted as part of the commemorations.
New York lawyers Hugh Millen and Edward A Peockovan petitioned before Commissioner Ridgeway in Washington to prevent the extradition of their clients involved in a Washington political leak scandal. The case concerns charges tied to a potton leak and the request seeks to halt transfer to Washington authorities.
Two trolley cars of the Ban Berdardino system collided in the morning, injuring five. Motorman Whitinck suffered a compound skull fracture, a log fracture, and head injuries. motorman Keefe sprained ankle. and four passengers were hurt by flying glass.
Market wrap reports Chicago prices for wheat and corn on Oct 21. Portland farm and blue stem values noted with local price 63 cents for bluestem and 60 cents for club.
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