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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1906
Page
1
Eight masked men rode into Whitecloud this morning driving citizens back with winchesters. They robbed the Newago County bank of two to four thousand dollars then attacked Gannon and Son bank but fled as the crowd grew, firing a few shots and dispersing.
Philadelphia dispatch reports a rush of ammunition orders today including three hundred saddle packs for mountain mule guns. Local dealers and suppliers anticipate strong demand as shipments move toward nearby fronts and federal contracts.
Survivors of the Orphans Brigade gather for their twenty second annual reunion in Louisville Kentucky at Fontaine Park. The event includes a lunch and an afternoon meeting with speakers Capt J H Weller Brigades president Robert J Breckinridge Basil W Duke Simon B Buckerer and Judge T L Burnett. Ninety one counties in Kentucky are represented.
Congressman Robert R. Hitt of Illinois died at Narragansett Pier at 8 30 this morning after a weeklong illness. He had served Illinois thirteenth district for twenty four years and declined re election due to ill health. He was long time chairman of the foreign affairs committee. He was 74 years old.
Washington reports the Controller of Currency ordered the Cates National Bank of Butler Missouri closed today. The action followed its latest bank statement showing financial issues.
The passage recalls the 1870 entry of Victor Emmanuel II's troops into Rome ending papal rule and marking Rome as Italy's capital. It notes French protection of the Pope's temporal sovereignty and Garibaldi's prior actions against papal forces, reflecting on lasting Italian national pride.
The steamer City of Seattle owned by the Pacific Coast Steam Ship Company ran ashore on Trial Island at the entrance to Victoria harbor in dense fog. Passengers remain aboard as tugs and salvage crews move to refloat her at the next high tide, with the ship lying broadside complicating removal efforts.
At the El Paso trial of six Mexican revolutionists captured at Douglas Arizona prosecutors reveal sensational letters detailing plans to seize 5000 rifles from Col. Green at Canana to topple Diaz and expel Americans from Mexico.
A wildfire in the foothills east of San Diego, ignited Tuesday, has burned three by eight miles of land. Barns and ranch houses were destroyed but no other serious damage reported. Fire crews continue efforts to control the blaze.
Scripps News Association from Hong Kong reports five thousand typhoon deaths with coast wide damage and ships missing. The Albatross ferry with about 150 aboard foundered near Futumana Pass. only six survived as searches continue. Buildings collapse, debris injuries rise, and Chinese fear doom amid ongoing storms and evacuations.
The county Sunday School convention draws strong participation from Elgin Allcal Union Cove plus Island City. Addresses focus on the church's duty to the young and how to recruit and retain youth in Sunday schools. Evening program promises talks on teacher opportunity and parent duties to school.
Jerome told a press interviewer he favors limited municipal ownership and believes the city should operate all passenger car lines in New York.
Chicago grain prices show wheat opening at 72 and closing at 74.4, corn opening at 49 and closing at 49.4, oats opening at 54 and closing at 55. Percent figures indicate small market shifts for the day.
At a resumed hearing before Commissioner Prouty D O Clark general manager of the Union Pacific directed that government lands be secured to prevent an independent company from gaining trackage through Horse Thief canyon to keep out competing roads. It is alleged the lands acquired violated the homestead law.
United Railroads names Francis J. Heney the government prosecutor in the Oregon land trials as representative on a three member railroad arbitration board to adjust wages and hours with the company. Rev. Father York will represent the Union and the two will choose the third arbitrator.
The traffic department announces a distance tariff to apply across all Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana lines. Freight rates will align with Washington railroad commission standards. Roads will withdraw further opposition to the commission program.
Six alleged Mexican revolutionists were captured in Douglas Arizona today charged with plotting to seize rifles from Colonel Green at Cananea to attack Americans and spur action by President Diaz. Albany petition seeks medical commission to review Sawyer Ries murder case testimony and reconcile conflicts. Fireman Walter Parker returns home from Portland hospital after ten weeks and will resume duties soon.
Washington reports General Funston arrives and meets Bell as Taft acknowledges the Cuba crisis is more intricate than expected. Taft warns elections may be needed and rebels seize mail while mediators weigh options. Government plans to deploy ten thousand troops if needed and Funston delays sailing to Tampa.
The Liquor Dealers Protective Association of New Jersey opened its twenty second annual convention at Sanger Hall in Elizabeth. Attendance is large and a successful session is expected with after noon entertainments and a banquet hosted by local liquor dealers in the evening.
William Jennings Bryan and his wife arrived in Atlanta on September 20 and were greeted with a large reception and a splendid banquet hosted in their honor.
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