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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1905

Page

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Rumor Mounts Over Mikasa Destruction At Sea

London reports Japanese diplomats and citizens suspect the battleship Mikasa was destroyed by a fanatic act after a hasty fire aboard. Washington confirms the destruction but cannot determine the fire’s cause until the ship is raised. Komura ill in New York with typhoid fever. Delafield seeks care while charges of illness affect travel plans. A Russian peace envoy thanks the United States for its hospitality.

Herippa News Association London Diplomatic Corps Mik Sa Ja Ieee Fie Washington Tokio Waldorf Astor Francia Delafield Virginia Komura Hawaii Delafield Sato Anys Pritchard Haron Onga Japan

Four Witnesses Testify in Williamson Land Fraud Case

Portland Sept. 3 Four witnesses were examined in the Williamson land fraud case. The testimony mirrored that of the prior trial with similar lines of questioning and appearances.

Scripps News Association Portland Williamson

President Denounces Alleged Interview as Fraud

Faked interview story sparks uproar as Charlea Richards and Legadre correspondent claim audience with the president. The president calls the methods thoroughly dishonorable and denounces the published piece as fabrication.

Oyster Bay Petit Parsinn New York Charlea Richards Legadre Viaitora Richards

Still on the Carpet

Frederick Cromwell, treasurer of the Mutual Liles, states insurance firms must handle syndicate investments. He notes vast assets, a hundred million annually, and that brokers cannot supply securities for such sums. The Mutual is described as a heavy loser in the National Navigation syndicate.

New York N. Y Frederick Cromwell Mutual Liles Aseeta Watual Mortages Nolilion Hughes

Japan Establishes New Steamer In Orient Reports

The bulletin notes Japan has established a steamer according to Orient reports. In South America an Abe can secure cheap wheat from Argentina. Rice eating is cited away to wheat, aiding growing countries that are exporters.

Scrippe News Association Washington Bureau of Manufactures Japan Orient South America Abe

Alice Roosevelt Visits Imperial Palace Audience Sought

Alice Roosevelt and her party toured Pekin sights today. Tomorrow she will be granted an audience at the imperial palace as Chinese observers note the contrast between European ceremonial visits and the informal style of her group.

Helippe News Association Pekin Alice Roosevelt Imperial Palace Europe

Theatrical Circuit Planned in Cleveland Vaudeville Pact

Cleveland officials and John W Donaldine of Seattle along with local theater managers announced a national vaudeville circuit comprising about sixty venues. An investment of two and a half million dollars backs the plan to tour 60 theatres nationwide.

Cleveland John W Donaldine Seattle

Explosion Tears Through Wagon in Clarkeburg Hauling

In Clarkeburg Virginia on September 13 an explosion blew apart a wagon transporting nitroglycerin. David Mackey and his wife were killed along with horses and the wagon, with only the axletree found among the wreckage.

Scrippa News Association Clarkeburg David, Mackey Horoes Waa

Fever Outbreak Quarantines Hamburg Town

Four cases of fever were reported today by Souppa News Association in Jackson. The town of Hamburg is quarantined to prevent spread. Local authorities urge residents to stay home and seek care if symptoms appear.

Souppa News Association Jackson Mies Hamburg

New Orleans Reports Two Deaths After Noon Incident

In Louisiana at noon on Sept 11 reports note one dozen new cases and two deaths linked to a recent incident. Officials provided initial figures and urged calm as details emerged.

Scrippsons Assocation New Orleans

Mill Shuts Down Indefinitely Over Wool Prices

Provo Utah woolen mill directors announce indefinite shutdown due to high wool costs. The mill is among the state's oldest industries and will halt operations as prices remain elevated.

Serippa News Association Provo Utah Septt

Cholera Toll Highlighted In Berlin Report

New cholera cases rise in Berlin with 18 new infections and four deaths reported today by news association. The outbreak prompts health officials to monitor hospitals and address sanitation concerns.

Borps News Association Berlin Hiftean Naw

Chicago Market closes with grain prices listed

Chicago Market in Chicago on September 18 reports wheat at 82, corn at f24, oats at 265, reflecting daily closing prices for the grains.

Scrippa News Association Chicago

Bonds Vote In Eugene On Water And Light Bonds

A Monday special election in Eugene voted on separate water and light bonds. Light bonds: 604 yes 103 no. Water bonds: 01 yes 16 no. Voter turnout was light and the measure awaits council action.

Eugene Counciil

Court actions filed in local courts this week

Multiple filings include Carroll administratrix suing for 1000 in legal services. J D Ginter vs J F Baker for 140 rent. Patterson & Eppinger against Joseph McCrary for 101.02 and nets. Wright Merc Co of Union vs O Lam for divorce. attorney Wft Sargent pled a unit for Katella M Davis Zeenar. 3 D McKennon sues Ormond Lomber Co for merchandise debts.

J D Ginter F Baker Corte Patterson & Eppinger Maker City Joseph McCrary Nets For Guide Hukor City Apnil 'O Wright Merc. Co Union O Lam W Ft Sargent Frank Zeenar Katella M Davis Zeenar McKennon Merchantdine Ormond Lomber Company Imblor

Helix man killed in roadside accident during wire repair

A man named Paene died in a grisly accident near Helix while repairing a damaged telephone wire. He was seen stopping to fix the line and was later found beneath a wagon wheel with severe injuries. The incident occurred en route from Adama to Helix, leaving relatives in Canada and friends in Helix mourning.

Helix P. Barne Adama Paene Adame Plelix Harger D. K. Richardson Canada

Crank Seeks Presidency as He Strives for Coal Profit

Laane Schaman, claiming to be an agent for a coal firm, was arrested while attempting to meet the President. He says the aim is to become President and fix world coal prices, accusing the President of an alliance with coal dealers to keep prices high. He is held for sanity investigation.

Berippa News Association Oysteray Laane Schaman Es Coal Schaman Scharmasse

Freight handlers strike looming amid railroad labor tensions

Chicago September 12 The railroads hire non union workers to fill jobs if a strike occurs while carriers and handlers seek to avert stoppage. Both sides push talks as freight handlers plan discussions with managers this afternoon to avert disruption.

Chicago Jia

Broad Courtroom Scenes As Taggart Family Breaks Down

Attorney Stor flog concludes defense for Capt Taggart seeking custody and parental visitation for two boys. Mrs Taggart collapses in tears, aided from the room as spectators, including Taggart, react emotionally to the proceedings.

Rorippe Nova Associatia Wooster Storflog Taggart Mra Taggart Himelf Wen

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