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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1906
Page
1
Secretary of War Taft pushes final stage of stalemated pazite talks in Havana with committees from both sides. Peace signs rise as business interests seek retention of American forces. a provisional government or troops to ensure tranquility appears likely until danger passes.
A violent encounter at the Foley Hotel ends with a robber firing a gun and forcing a man to stay inside as police arrive. Officers cordon the area, pursue the suspect, and search for the stolen property while bystanders react with fear.
Gove residents and local merchants press for a bank and the Eastern Oregon Trust and Savings Bank plans a Cove branch. A room has been secured and fixtures are being placed. the Cove bank is expected to open within a few days. The new branch aims to ease financial affairs in the valley and attract investors.
President Roosevelt adds a hundred dollars from his private purse to a fund at Newport to test whether wearing army or navy uniforms should bar access to public amusements. He opposes excluding servicemen and notes longstanding Newport venues have barred uniformed patrons as a social menace.
Washington reports Sidney Bieur has opened a bureau of contributions for the Republican national committee and claims officials can contribute openly with no refusals of cash. He aims for five percent of each government salary, despite legal hurdles. Colorado Springs notes Vice President Fairbanks arrives and will speak at the Pikes Peak Centennial. Orleans mentions Colonel Bryan Brae planning a reception tonight.
Higgens today refused the nomination for re election as governor of New York. He had been the choice at the nominating convention held Friday. Friends of Bruce move quickly to rally support as other candidates compete, with Charles Higgan's supporters counting on presidential influence to aid his bid.
Hong Kong reports the body of Bishop Hoare recovered from the bay where it was thrown during the typhoon. The body was brought ashore at Masco.
Police officer Tomushan was seriously shot today by terrorists. The gunman also fired at the prefect’s wife and guards nearby before escaping.
The prosecuting attorney appealed to the supreme Court of Olympia for an injunction to stop Judge Frater from deporting Mrs. Graffield and Esther Mitchell of Oregon on insanity charges.
Washington reports wireless telegraph experts expect beneficial results from the Berlin conference in October with delegates from nearly all civilized nations except France. US representatives include Rear Admiral H N Manney and Brigadier General James Allen as they seek possible government control of wireless for wartime protection and peacetime commercial interests.
The L. D. S. quarterly conference drew a monster crowd to the Uc hall. Apes Penrose spoke on scriptures for an hour, the sixty-voice choir gave five anthems, and W. Ravis led the music. Central church hosts solo and piano recitals as visitors return home. A separate report notes G. H. Raszel injured by a loose sidewalk plank on Sixth Street. his nose and chest harmed, with criticism aimed at sidewalk repairs.
Professor J. J. Alphine of Kenton Tennessee arrived in La Grande to assume duties as Commercial instructor at the new high school course. He will also head athletics bringing prior football and track experience to the program.
A federal court probe into Western Union and related freight lines investigates discrimination among shipper clients. Officials accuse carriers of rate cuts and preferential handling, with currency authorities announcing daily fines for banks failing to file required reports. The Prince Adelbert case closes with the arrest of Stensland after a Tangier sighting.
Rev. Charles Scadding rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church La Grange Ill was chosen last June to succeed Bishop B Wistar Morris as Bishop of Oregon His consecration will be on Saturday September 29 in La Grange with consent of all US Episcopal bishops confirmed by Presiding Bishop Tuttle of St Louis The ceremony will be held at Emmanuel Church La Grange with bishops from many dioceses present
Judge W Bogatty presided as a third arbitrator accepted to join the panel in the dispute between United Railroads and its employees. The full board will immediately proceed to adjust the differences arising from the strike affecting road and streetcar service.
Ulrich Daniels, assistant cashier of a Chicago bank, died in Stavanger Norway while visiting for King Haakon's coronation and health reasons. He had paralysis and the Chicago bank's failure hastened his death. In St Louis Speaker Cannon, enroute to Sedalia, dismissed presidential hush money talk as fanciful.
After a decade of suspension, the steamer Lora carrying cargo from St Louis arrived in Kansas City this morning. Local craft escorted the vessel into harbor amid a noisy demonstration.
L. C. Smith the repair man has leased additional quarters and will install a gasoline engine powerful enough to run a large lathe and workshop machinery. He plans to repair autos bicycles and other items from umbrellas to cars with skilled workmanship anticipated to ensure success.
In East Point near Atlanta on Sept 24 a mob of about 200 seized Zeb Long from jail after his Sunday arrest for carrying a loaded revolver. They took him to a telegraph path and hanged him, then fired on his body as spectators watched. Troops were rushed in to disperse the crowd.
Police report two additions to the afternoon incident involving alleged assaults by African Americans on white women. Authorities fear further clashes as rumors spread that black residents are meeting to plan retaliation and defense.
The annual state convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of New Hampshire opened in Bariin on Sept. 24 with large attendance. The three day meetings will be at the Congregational Church and an interesting program has been prepared.
The Eastern Oregon Agriculture Association fair opens for a week of pleasure and education featuring racing events and standout exhibits. A complete irrigation plant demo by the Logan company showcases needed irrigation benefits for Valley farmers, with an expert available to explain operation and advantages.
Ed Turk, arrested last week for horse stealing and brought to Grant county by Sheriff Ambrose, escaped pursuit but fought back near Canyon City. While riding in a carriage Turk asked to stop, then threw a rock at the team causing a wild plunge before Ambrose recaptured him and placed him back in the buggy.
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