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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1905

Page

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Idaho Fraud Case Targets Lewiston Bankers and Land Entries

Federal Judge Beatty heard four Lewiston figures Wm Kettenbsck Georges H Kester Clarence Robnette and William Dwyer on conspiracy charges. The district was given until tomorrow to set a trial date. The government seeks to cancel 14 timber entries in Baise and Washington counties alleging transfer of seven quarter sections to Butte Land Investment Co. The cases signal a wider probe into fraudulent land entries with several entrymen reportedly fleeing to avoid prosecution.

Borippa News Association Moscow Idaho The Land ‘Rand Tridla Beatty Wm Kettenbsck Georges H Kester Clarence Robnette Lewiston William Dwyer Clarketh Web Amd Mabad Federal Grand Jury Will Conren Koettenbech Kester Baise Washington Butte Land Investment Company Paris

Delegates Arrive for CTU National Convention in L A

Delegates to the CTU national convention arrive in Los Angeles with the White Ribbon Special train at 12 20. The party includes 620 women traveling from New York Pennsylvania Indiana and Connecticut.

Scripps News Association Los Angeles CTU New York Pennsylvania Indiana

Premature Explosion Injures Elgin D 4 A Worker

A non resident laborer named Johnson suffered severe injuries from a premature blast on the Elgin extension at about seven thirty. The extent of his wounds cannot be determined at this time.

Elgin Johnson Baing

Fosrious Fire Claims Life at Sacred Heart Academy

Mary Orgille of the Sacred Heart Academy Salem died this morning from burns suffered while trying to extinguish flames on a tarred stove. Fire crews battled the blaze and extinguished the fire, with the victim transported to a local hospital where she died.

Boripps News Association Salem Mary Orgille The Sacred Heart Academy Burns

Moscow Waterless Stripps Nova Association

Moscow Oct 24. Strikers damaged water conduits leaving parts of the city without water.

Stripps Nova Association Mscow

Harriman Special Arrives From San Francisco In Record Time

The Harriman special train arrived this morning at 11:28 after a 17 hour 60 minute run from San Francisco. Engines were changed in two minutes and the trip continued behind a noted engine. Alice Roosevelt joined the party and said she enjoyed the trip though she would not discuss insurance or the Rio Grande Western directorate. She noted the gilt business was mostly fake and claimed her father is enjoying success in the country.

Oripps Nova Association Ogden Harriman Special J San Francisco Alice Roosevelt

Unknown man killed by falling log near Looklog Glass

Unknown man died in an accident near the Looklog Glass mouth yesterday morning after a log fell on him while he was at work. Authorities report little more about the victim.

Elgin

Charles J Smith Testifies in Inquiry Hearings

New York on October 24 Charles J Smith testified at the inquiry saying he is a newspaper man whose main work is circulating news He said he resolved funds from the Mutual for services to combat the inquiry's influence.

New York Charles J [Smith Atend Pearance Mutual For

Quannte liner Vestura brings ill passengers to San Francisco

The Vestura arrived from Australian ports today with passengers including 5 M Hollmer of Aplin and J H Brown Hawaiian immigration commissioner. Both are in the initial stages of consumption.

Sanfrancisco Due M Hollmer Gangul Aplin J H Brown

Corbett to Meet McGovern in Philadelphia Six-Round Fight

Charlie Pollock of Philadelphia reports that Corbett and Terry McGovern will fight six rounds next Monday night before the Athletic Club of Philadelphia at catch weights. The bout follows O'Brien’s interest in the coast and centers on a decisive clash between the two boxers in a premier venue.

San Francisco Charlie Pollock Philadelphia Jack O'brien Young Corbett Terry McGovern Athletic Club of Philadelphia

Pittsburgh Comptroller Heads for Bank Scandal Probe

Comptroller Ridgely travels to investigate a political scandal tied to the Enterprise National Bank amid ongoing inquiries.

Pittaburg Ridgely Bore Bourly Enterprisa National Bank

Grain and Portland Market Prices Reported

Grain Markets in Chicago and Portland show varied bids and openings. Corn opened at 45 and closed 45 while other grains like blowstem and club receive 63 and 60 respectively, with Portland listings noting blue stem valley values.

Chicago Whost Gonste Portland Club Bluestem Valley

Teddy Addresses Negro Students at Tuskegee Institute

The President visited Tuskegee Institute on October 24 and spoke to both white and black audiences. He urged educating the negro to improve self reliance and urged workers to pursue intelligent trades while promoting sober industrious and law abiding lives.

Tuskegee Alu Wiadonte Woccens

Delayed Flat Head Reservation Opening Set for 1907

The opening of the Flat Head reservation will be postponed to spring 1907 due to a bill clause missing provisions for appraisal and classification. The delay follows a misstep in the act noted by observers, pushing back planned progress by a year.

Scrippa News Assocition Butte Mont Oot Flat Hoad Arutex

McClintock Witness Before Investigating Committee

Emery McCline testified before the investigating committee today as actuary for the Muto Lite Toourmnce Co. He noted salary figures and reviewed failures of the future lanes and related panicked events in the early 70s, adding that new methods were developed after that period.

Scrippa Nowe Asegoiablon New York Emery McCline Muto |Lite Toourmnce Co Wae & Wipades

Women Murdered by Peddler in Cold Blood

A widow named Lotsle BR, 22, was killed by Jon Pratt, an Assy. peddler, as she baked bread in her home. Pratt walked up behind her, fired twice, then fled. The crime occurred October 24, with authorities pursuing charges.

Boattlhe Jon Pratt Hiene Peddler Dome Bncmnte She Ap

Bryan Meets Togo at Reception in Tokyo

William J Bryan, a noted American visitor and city guest, attended a reception honoring Admiral Togo. The mayor introduced Bryan to the admiral, who expressed pleasure at the unexpected presence.

Scripps Nowd Association Tokio William J Bryan Thie City Togo Bryan

Troops and Civilians Clash Amid Turmoil

In a day of unrest, troops and civilians clashed with numerous casualties reported as Cossack forces moved against the mob. The confrontation reflected escalating tension and violence in the region.

Karakov Oot

General Wood Arrives in Manila as Corbin Absent

Gen Wood arrives to assume command in Corbin’s absence aboard the Scripps News Association report from Manila dated October 24. The text notes an ongoing Philippine campaign to set up an agricultural bank with a capital of five million dollars.

Scripps News Association Manila Wood Corbin Philippine Comminat Propace

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