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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1906
Page
1
The article reports that Republicans warn a Hearst defeat by a narrow margin could fuel fraud theories. Independents discuss the idea that Hearst’s martyrdom would be more damaging than his governorship, with figures like Woodruff voicing concern.
In St. Petersburg on the anniversary of the proclamation the city observed a restrained mood. Troops stood at key points in anticipation of potential trouble, but none occurred as students kept a quiet, orderly demeanor.
Franklin Ohio October 30 Geo Bashora city marshal was killed by Henry White a burglar the marshal attempted to arrest this morning A mob surrounds the jail threatening lynching authorities report tense atmosphere amid call for swift justice
In Nashville on October 30, reports warn that severe labor scarcity in the southern states may prevent gathering the Mississippi valley cotton crop and force factory closures. Jackson and Vicksburg Mississippi see court orders removing unemployed Black workers, with federal action sought.
Manitoba offers 1000 reward for Ernest Baily, crown witness in the Vincent Weiler case. The trial, delayed again, follows Baily who was last seen in Snowflake and may have crossed into the United States. Martin Doyle stands charged in the Snowflake killing, described as Manitoba’s most sensational crime.
The Earl of Cranbrook died at his family home in London this morning at age ninety two. He served twice as England's secretary of war.
Washington reports hints that British influence may shape anti American views on excluding Japs in San Francisco to foster closer ties between Japan and the United States. London says no likely war over San Francisco schools and calls Anglo Japanese treaty unlikely to cause conflict. Twelve lines mention Mr Smith from Union now Spokane visiting Harney county.
The Big Four Stock Scrip Association in New York authorized a $10,000,000 stock issue to be offered first to current stockholders for subscription. Directors will set terms. In 1905 $11,800,000 of Big Four common stock was offered at par. only $2,453,669 was subscribed, the remainder taken by Lake Shore, which held $18,752,700 on December 31.
Police say river thugs may have wrecked a Sunday train to spite Bridge Tender Daniel Stewart. Thugs have harassed the tender recently amid a violent clash. Several bodies were recovered from the waterway below the wrecked bridge, with about fourteen more missing and hopes for survivors fading as the total may reach sixty.
Stensland former Milwaukee Avenue president and ex inmate was moved from the penitentiary to testify against Hering the indicted cashier. Five indictments stand against Hering as the case unfolds in Chicago after Stensland's link to embezzled funds is pursued.
In San Francisco Judge Gra harm's court today the grand jury work resumed amid a crowded courtroom. Police and special deputies were reduced from Monday levels as Reuff arrived with two detectives. no demonstrations occurred.
Albrecht Becker once a German army officer and suitor to a wealthy American heiress was located in Florida working as a time-keeper for a railroad earning 60 dollars a month. The heiress daughter of Adolph Kaufmann had pursued him for six years after her father drove Becker away for courting wealth.
Panama Canal chief engineer John F. Stevens begins a massive dam project at La Borca forcing the disappearance of the ancient town. A new town will rise atop Sosa Hill near Gutum, reshaping the landscape for the canal expansion.
Concord New Hampshire October thirtieth reports say Mrs. Eddy appears fragile with aged health, amid church factional strife over succession. An interview with reporters lasted fifty five seconds confirming she is a mental and physical wreck though not suffering incurable cancer. Milwaukee hospital finances rise on birth of male heir to Plankington family endowment figure five million dollars tied to heir.
President Falton of the Chicago and Alton faced sharp criticism in a justice court session this morning. The Illinois Auditing Company sues to recover alleged overcharges while shippers’ lawyers accuse the railroad of by illegal and extraordinary tactics to extort from shipments.
Reports of a Negro revolution were exaggerated as the cruiser Columbia arrived to assist Iranian troops at the scene of the uprising.
A Dunn County News item describes a 2 ounce apple with 16 2 inch circumference, not common in Dunn County, grown in La Grande Oregon. Miss Clara Massee delivered the massive fruit to the News office and Herbert Masses sent several large apples from the West. Three Wolf River apples are also on display in the Boston Drug store window.
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