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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1906

Page

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Hearst Campaign Gains By Court Ruling Amid Strikes

Hearst backers trumpet the Court of Appeals decision allowing multiple petitions for a candidate as a key victory. Nathan Strauss endorses the Independence League, attacking milk price trusts and urging governor action. Upstate, Hughes gains support as Hearst tours Syracuse and Buffalo and ends his upstate swing.

New York Hearst Court of Appeals Nathan Strauss Hearst Independence League Strauss Hughes Rochester Upstate Buffalo Up State Has Syracuse

Ute Roundup Moves Toward Powder River Camps

Six cavalry troops press toward Utes camps on Powder River to round up the band amid uncertain reports of clashes. In Cheyenne Wag, officials deny depredations while noting under 100 able bodied Utes remain. A separate dispatch from Omaha claims a Powder River clash last night left three Indians dead and several wounded.

Scrippa News Association Cheyenne Wye Calvary Powder River Omaha

Closing of W.C.T.U. Convention in Hartford

The national convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, which began Saturday in Hartford, closed this afternoon. Delegates from around the world attended and discussed important temperance movement issues, marking the event as the state's most significant of its kind.

Scripps News Association Hartford Conn Woman's Christain Temperance Union

West Pointer Inspects Schools

Captain Herman J. Kochler, master of the Sword and instructor at West Point Military Academy, completed inspections of military schools at Aldershot Shorncliffe Dover and Salisbury Plains. The visit was authorized by the British Army Council.

Scripps News Association London Herman J.kochler Aldershot Shorncliffe Dover Salisbury Plains Kochler West Point Military Academy British Army Council

Masonic Temple Fire Threatens Block in Evening Blaze

Fire at the Masonic building basement near Forrest Millinery and Seattle Grocery caused dense coal oil smoke. Firefighters endured fumes to save the structure, with significant losses to apples and stock. origin suspected incendiary though undetermined.

Masonic Forrest Seattle Little Rockst Seattle Grocery John Hall Hall Hts G. S. van Duyne

New Russian Dreadnought Battleship Keel Laid

In St. Petersburg the keel for a new battleship of the Dreadnought type was laid with Admiralty presence. Emperor Nicholas ordered transfer of 9 million rubles to the Marine Ministry over protests by Minister Kakovsoffs for the construction of the vessel closely resembling the Dreadnought.

St. Petersburg Nicholas Kakovsoffs

Roosevelt to Turkey Hunt Near Albemarle Virginia

President and Mrs Roosevelt traveled to Pinknot in Albemarle County Virginia where the President planned a turkey hunting trip and would stay through Monday.

Washington Roosevelt Pinknot Albemare County Virginia

Widow of 1812 veteran reaches 102 in Brooklyn

Mrs. Drusilla Morrell, widow of Daniel Morrell a tollgate keeper and War of 1812 veteran, celebrated her 102nd birthday at her daughter Jennie Welzer’s home 122 Adelphi Street. Born in 1804 in Woburn Massachusetts she recalled early days of Coney Island to visiting friends.

Scripps News Association Brooklyn Drusilla Morrell Jennie Welzer Adelphi St Woburn Mass Daniel Morrell Conay Island Coney Island

Johnson Loses Ih Ri Fight Winning

Mayor Tom Johnson faced a defeat as Chief Justice Fuller ordered Cleveland and Forest City Electric railways to justify within ten days why a permanent injunction should not halt interruptions to the Cleveland Electric railway. Johnson, acting mayor, led a group to tear up tracks seeking a three cent fare, a move not upheld by the Federal government.

Rcripps News Association Washington Tom Johnson Fuller City of Cleveland and Forest City Electric Railway Cleveland Electric Railway Company Cleveland Cleveland Electric Company

August Belmont Heads North for Moose Hunt

August Balmont of New York and party depart from Fredericton New Brunswick for Amqui to enter the moose hunting country. He plans a two and a half day trek inland with experienced guides and intends to rough it in the open.

Scripps News Association Fredrictown New Brunswick August Balmont New York Amqui

Rock Island and San Francisco plan Mexico to Marathon link

New York reports that the Rock Island and San Francisco lines will build across Mexico to Marathon from Texas. James Campbell of St. Louis and other stockholders returned from the district with a report prompting immediate construction. PF Harriman advances the Southern Pacific toward Mazatlan with Mexican coast work. George Golson of Walla Walla is in the city for business.

Scrippa News Association New York Rock Island San Francisco Mexico Marathon Texas James Campbell St. Louis PF. H. Harriman Mazathon

Hypnotism Snares Ada Humphries in Washington Hospital

Ada Humphries of Ballingham Washington remains in a hospital in a learned helpless state after being hypnotized days ago by Prof Duprie. She has fallen into childish prattle and cannot be restored to her right mind. The hypnotist has left the city and physicians say they can do nothing for her.

Ballingham Wash Ada Humphries Duprie

Conversion of delegates at African Methodist church in Peno Oklahoma

The annual gathering of African Methodist Episcopal delegates was held in Peno Oklahoma with attendees from across the state. Mayors and clergy delivered welcome addresses as resolutions urged unity, lawful conduct, and peaceful relations with white citizens, while condemning conditions in Georgia.

Scripps News Association E! Peno Okla M. E. Church Henry Lassen T. E Garter Georgia

Steel Expenditures Heav y in New Construction 1907 Plans

New York Oct 31 The United Steel Corporation reports 1907 construction costs reaching 5 million dollars this year. Separate Gary Indiana expansion by the Stasl Corporation adds about 6 million. Total next year including Gary projects is estimated to reach 40 million.

Scripps News Association New York United Steel Corporation Gary Indiana Stas! Corporation Chicago The Steel Corporation

Bergen Kaufman Fight Promises Prominent Backing Tonight

San Francisco expects a twenty round heavyweight bout between Sam Bergen and Kaufman. Arrangements are complete with many prominent spokesmen gathering. The match will be governed by Marquis of Queensbury rules and reflected by Jack Walsh.

Scrippa News Association San Franciso Sam Bergen Kaufman

Two Civil Service Jobs Open in Philadelphia

The Civil Service Commission holds exams in Philadelphia today for chief of Water Bureau at 6000 dollars yearly and for superintendent of the House of Correction at 2600 dollars yearly plus a house and living expenses.

Scripps News Association Philadelphia Civil Service Commission Water Bureau House of Correction

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