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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1905

Page

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City Council session features two meetings and street repairs

City council adjourns after long night with two regular meetings planned for the month. Several ordinances pass or move to committee while debate centers on street conditions, jail concerns, and water works at springs south of the city. An extra $200 is authorized for further water development if needed and an investigation is ordered into the city engineer's office.

Ign Slater Washington Depot Ity Echiy Aed Gilman Hohneckamp Council

Attorney Smyar Accused by Heripps in Divorce Trial

In Wooster on the stand this morning the attorney Smyar faced accusation by Taggart’s wife attorney of using influence to force him from the party. The claim arose as letters from the War Department archives were read, including one from Mrs Taggart seeking action toward her home.

Heripps News Association Wooster Taggart Smyar Uasing Bia War Department Mra Taggart

Corbie party arrives as riot scenes visited

The Logan bearing transport arrives at Amoy with the Corbie party aboard. Many of the party go ashore to view the scenes of the recent riot and inspect the area.

Borippa News Association Amoy China Logan Corbie Revant

School Supplies and Shoes Advertised with Low Prices

Tablets of all kinds and a generous sized pencil tablet offered with promotions. Hardwood pen and pencil cabinets and drawing crayons advertised with per holder prices. Boys and girls school shoes described as durable and guaranteed, claiming a prize-winning reputation at the St. Louis Fair with very reasonable prices.

St. Louis

Riots in Tokyo Escalate Amid Peace Crisis

News wires from Tokio report a growing mob targeting Ito and Harriman as anti foreign sentiment flares. Police quell confrontations after attacks on government offices and churches. Martial law described as possible in the capital.

Ito Arriman America Agatnst Harriman Agaist

Revolt Suppressed in Balakhanev Oil Region

Balakhaney dispatch reports severe unrest in St Petersburg area with oil wells, Czar sent des­cent orders to the viceroy. The viceroy ban urged troops to reinforce at Baku and employ vigorous means to stamp out the revolt.

8Cerlpps News Association St Petersburg Sapt 7 Balakhaney Baku

Russian conflict reports and a possible explosion at Bako

The Petersburg bulletin says Kaku is fully in Hames and the nation is hopeless. Advices from Kaka claim the government seeks Rifille aid as troops are surrounded by Tartara and face overpowering forces without relief. A London dispatch notes a Russian firm reports the arson at Bako exploded with many casualties.

Bt Petersburg Kaku Hames SS Petersburg Kaka Rifille

Referee dispute clouds Jeffries Nelson bout prospects

The Britt Nelson fight referee issue heats as Nolan demands a $15,000 deposit to guarantee fairness. Nolan warns no fight if not accepted while Nelson reiterates that any suitable referee, including Jeffries, could be chosen. Fans speculate Nolan acts to sway odds as Nelson remains determined.

San Francisco Britt-Nelson Milita Aiis Coffroth Noland Jeffries Colfroth Nolang Thie le Tha Nolan Jeffriea Nelson Hilly Roche Odde

Jeffries Plans Conference After Arrival for Title Debate

Jeffries leaves Los Angeles for San Francisco and is to arrive tonight amid Nolan objections. Promoter Coffroth wagers 15 000 and a forfeit if Jeffries refuses a fair decision. Nolan demands Bilor of Chicago as third man. a conference will follow Jeffries’ arrival. Britt and Nolan rest easy as light work continues.

Jeffries Los Angeles Nolan Walla Coffroth Willie Britt Nolan Britt Noleon San Francisco Ilees Wolfroth Jeffires Bilor Chicago Siler Ran Frapeleco Colfroth

Court fight over sheriff appointment ends in injunction

In Albuquerque on September 7 former sheriff candidate appeared before Judge Abbot. The court issued an injunction preventing Perfecto, appointed sheriff, from assuming or acting in the office. Both sides agreed to abide by the court decision and avoid force.

Albuquarque

Two Women Killed as Train Strikes in Pittsburg

Two women died this morning in Pittsburg after being struck by a train. Several others were injured in the incident, according to local reports from the Foriops News Association.

Foriops News Association Pittsburg Sept. T

Embezzlement Charge Cast Shadow Over Portland Baptists

The Portland Baptist convention rejected inviting the Americas Federation of Labor affiliate and reported charges against Secretary Cantwell for embezzling $23,000. The investigation tied the accusations to John Deserwadel of Syracuse, alleging a manipulated report. President Frank Keller said he will not seek reelection due to the tension.

Portland Americas Federation of Labor Chargea Cantwell Grodndiew John Deserwadel Syracuse Preel‘dent Frank Keller Reel Filed

Trial Delayed Again in Williamson Case as Court Appoints Doctors

Portland reports delay in the Williamson case due to defendant Biggs illness. Three court physicians were ordered to report this afternoon. Iran Wade, recently charged with land frauds, pleaded guilty. Arguments were heard on a demurrer filed by Binder Herman.

Portland Williamson Biggs Iran Wade Binder Herman

Two Asphyxiated in Hotel Grave Incident

Otto Bayer of Kites Idaho and an unidentified companion died from asphyxiation in a hotel room overnight, with their bodies found the following morning.

Chicago Otto Bayer Kites Idaho

Train tragedy near Regina claims engineer life

A Milk train struck a stalled wagon near Regina overnight injuring the crew and killing engineer Envervon. Authorities say the incident disrupted service as investigators examine the track and debris at the scene.

Fatal Ferris wheel plunge at State Fair

At the Wisconsin State Fair a Ferris wheel car detached in the upper section sending Mr and Mrs FR Leventhal of Kadak Wisconsin to the ground nearly 100 feet below. Mrs Leventhal died instantly and her husband was badly injured and died shortly after. The fall created a surrounding scene as the car sank.

Paul Boneonde Wisitova Mra FR Leventhal Kadak Wis Heventhal

Equitable Troubles Reported in Scripps News Association

The Paris investigation shifted to Equitable matters as witness William Ander, brother of the exproahient, testified. The Hyde stock transfer to Ky an shifted the will to $9.6 million if repudiated, revealing a binding condition on heirs.

Scripps News Asociation New York Thanreaux Equitable William Ander Hyde

Desperate Attempt Ends in Suspected Suicide on Santa Fe Train

In Burton Kansas on an east bound Santa Fe train a man named Stewart of Burton attempted to slash a passenger with a rag, slashing both wrists before the train reached the city. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition and will probably die. He leaves a wife and four children and had recently been to California for his health. Despondent after running out of money, the man allegedly carried out the act.

Bortop Nova Assoclition Albequirqus L M Stewart Burton Kansas Santa Fe Aulalde California Bie Health

Flock of Babies By Borippe News Association Wort Worth

Jackson, aged 17, wife of John Jackson, gave birth today to a baby girl. The infant weighs live pounds and is healthy. Mother and child are reported living.

Borippe News Association Wort Worth Mre Jackson John Jackson

Court Bans Dealing in Transportation Brokers

A judge issued a blanket injunction enforcing a halt on all activities in Voloralo related to transportation brokers. The ruling blocks further dealing as authorities seek to curb alleged misconduct and protect market operations.

Pueblo Col Vorteos Voloralo

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