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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1905
Page
1
The St Petersburg report claims the Czar has signed a manifesto granting liberty of the press speech worship and equal rights. Witte named premier and the proclamation may be issued today. Martial law could follow if peace fails.
Sheriff and officers raided the Society of Japan Art Admirers at the exposition grounds. Warrants issued for proprietors on charges related to a bogus lottery scheme and misused funds. About 8000 people attended, with prominent locals among them. Clarence Crawford received a gentleman’s souvenir and Winnie Ormond a lady’s token. thirty guests were present.
Real estate transfers recorded at the cow house include John McNorey to EB Foley for lots 6 and 7 in Chaplin's addition to La Grande, value 2000, and Grant Koos to Broughton for lot 5 and part of lot 6, block 4 in Helens Place addition, value 107.76.
President Theodore Roosevelt arrived by train and rode in a parade through New Orleans. A windstorm plagued the waterfront visit as 400 citizens boarded the steamship Comae for a river trip. Roosevelt spoke briefly, thanking locals and praising military and naval forces, urging calm and safe return home amid fever talk.
A damaged OCR notice references Union County land lots and additions with names such as Maggie Shearer William Thomps and Charles H Nolan Chrissie Abbott. It mentions a search voyage and a heavy storm affecting property action and consideration values 64/500. The fragmentary text includes block and addition references and miscellaneous sale or transfer terms with unclear dates.
Ward was fined $40 for assaulting J A Arbuckle in the Model Restaurant last night. He was intoxicated and ordered supper, then remained in his bed for over half an hour. Upon being asked to leave he struck Arbuckle at the doorway and was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Tom Johnson. He will serve time in the county jail in lieu of the fine.
Portland October 26 The world's record was broken this morning when ten venada were chartered at union rates to carry a million bushels of grain from the city and Sound porte.
Congressman Longworth returned to Cincinnati on October 4 and refused to discuss a rumored engagement with Allee Roosevelt.
The post office department issued a fraud order against Cromwell Simon of the state university at Reno Nevada. Simon lives in Philadelphia according to the notice.
The Dromboller Bros sold the Jones-Beatt company 95000 bushels of bivestem wheat at 06 cents free on board cars. The wheat is stored in several warehouses in Walla Walla and Franklin county.
Dot W4-Kaward Con. Liffe pleaded guilty this morning to larceny for absconding with $100000 from Adams Express Co. He faces likely sentencing next Saturday.
In court this morning, Fun Was Expensive Cheater Wolf faced Judge Snook on a charge arising from memory loss after an evening with acquaintances. He reportedly drew a koilo and threatened Barnet Pharaon, whose tavern he later damaged. Wolf claimed ignorance of his actions and received a $20 fine to deter future lapses.
At Hot Springs Arkansas Oct 96 a blaze at the Pacifle House destroyed the building and left multiple dead and injured. Among the victims identified are railroad conductor R L Mang of Denver, Harry Hredigh and Mrs Mack with her infant. several occupants burned beyond recognition. Roomers on the second floor leaped to safety, others fled in night clothes and were housed in the city jail.
Grain markets in Chicago Oct 2 6 show wheat opening 1804 and closing weak. corn and oats display varied prices. Portland market Oct 26 lists blue stem club and valley prices with district offers for bid.
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