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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1906

Page

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Zundell Buys 160 Acre Hay Farm Near Town For 9000

ED Zundell became owner of the B F Paul place, a 160 acre hay land parcel about one and a half miles southeast of town, for nine thousand dollars. Zundell, a recent resident, aims to apply irrigation science learned from Arizona projects to develop the valley and plans to settle for life in the Grande Ronde.

ED. Zundell B. F. Paul 8 Place Zundell Zandall Arizonia Zandali Grande Ronde

Cuban cabinet resigns amid Cuba Palma crisis

The Cuban cabinet resigned and Palma planned to present his own resignation as U S and Cuban leaders debate acceptable governance. The War Department prepared for possible armed intervention and a large deployment to Cuba, with seven days needed to embark the troops. Pro rebel charges and moderation divisions cloud the political scene in Havana and Washington.

Scripps News Association Washington, D. C War Department Oyster Bay Army Py Cuba Taft Congress Republic Dolz America Palma United States Washington Guba Havana Zapas

Weber on verge of hanging after family arson case

Adolph Weber, sentenced to hang tomorrow, shows steady improvement and weight gain while awaiting execution in Falsom. Officials report quiet behavior and no dread, with possible governor intervention before noon. Weber was convicted of burning his parents’ property and killing the entire family.

Scrippa News Association Falsom Cal Adolph Weber Weber

Ten Years for Stensland Exbanker Arrives in Chicago

Stensland, former president of the Milwaukee Avenue bank, arrives in Chicago in custody of Olsen. Officers rush him through a rear station and freight elevator to a carriage amid a waiting crowd before taking him to the U S attorney’s office for questioning. He denounces New York treatment as felon-like and says his former status should grant consideration.

Scripps News Association Chicago Stensland Milwaukee Avenue Bank Olsen United States Attorney's Office New York

Wabash Passeng er Train Wreck Kills Three in Indiana

In Peru Indiana a Wabash passenger train Eastbound derailed after hitting an open switch at speed. Three crew members died and thirty eight were injured with reports of multiple passengers killed or burned. Gas tanks exploded, cremating debris and many crew members feared dead. In Washington Roosevelt backs new cavalry sword exercise regs to improve speed sight accuracy and stroke as standard training.

Scripps News Association Peru Ind Wabash J. S. Butler W. W. Wellison Mailalerk

Mining Promoter Bill To Tackle Fraudulent Stock Theaters

A bill to punish mining fakirs and promoters of illegitimate ventures will be drafted by the American Mining congress in Denver October 16 to 19. A high level committee of two U.S. senators, a congressman, and two governors will prepare the draft modeled on California’s law imposing felony penalties and up to two years in prison or a $5000 fine for fraudulently exaggerating stock value.

American Mining Congress Denver Congress United States Robert M. LaFollatte Wisconsin Fred T. Dubois Idaho Ebon W. Martin South Dakota Pardee California Folk Missouri

Second Day at the Fair Showcases Gas Engine Exhibit

The second day at the fair sees better crowds and stalls set, with Fairbanks Morse gasoline engines and irrigation demonstration drawing attention. The Parr Logan display powers a pump to flood an acre to half an inch hourly using four horsepower, costing seventy cents per ten hours. Races progress with a cowboy relay slated again tomorrow. Friday marks Children’s Day with ten cent entry to boost toy purchases.

Fairbanks, Morse Parr- Logan Company

League session opens with 1500 mayors in Chicago

The annual meeting of the League of American Municipalities opened at the Auditorium Hotel in Chicago with over fifteen hundred mayors and officials attending. Mayor Edward F. Dunne welcomed members as R G Rhett delivered the president’s address and discussed topics from sanitation to municipal ownership. The program included talks on New York City franchise conditions, sanitation’s effect on mortality, street paving, sewerage filtration, and Baltimore’s sewerage problem.

Scripps News Association Chicago League of American Municipalities Auditorium Hotel United States Wall Aonb Edward F. Dunne R. G. Rhett League New York City Baltimore

Hughes Named Gubernatorial Candidate at Saratoga Convention

At the Saratoga Republican convention Hughes was unanimously nominated for governor, with Lin Bruce renominated for lieutenant governor. The ticket includes O'Brien secretary of state Sears comptroller Wallenmair treasurer Mayer attorney general Van Alstine engineer. Jerome pledged support and the platform urged tariff revision by tariff allies.

Scripps News Saratoga New York Hughes Lin Bruce Eld Linn Bruce John F. O'Brien Morton E. Sears John V. Wallenmair Julius M. Mayer Buffalo N. Y Jerome

Grain Markets Open Narrow in Chicago Trading

Chicago grain markets show Whynat opening at 72 percent and closing at 72 percent. Corn begins at 48 and ends at 48 while oats open at 84 percent and close at 54 and a half.

Scripps News Association Chicago

Salute from Pike's Peak Honors General Pike

The highest official military salute ever fired was given by a battery of the 12th U S artillery from the summit of Pike's Peak three miles above sea level. The salute honored General Pike.

Serlone News Association Manitoba Col 12Th U. S. Artillery Pike Pike's Peak

Democratic convention in Buffalo adjourns for reports

The Buffalo Democratic convention opened at 11 am and adjourned to 2:30 pm to await committee reports. Contests linger as Hearst and anti Hearst factions spar over testimony. Governors' race key. Hearst seen as likely winner once a governor is chosen. In San Francisco Jacob A. Gross arrested on conspiracy charges tied to Oregon land frauds and posted bonds to fight extradition.

Scrippe News Association Buffalo N. Y Hearst anti-Hearst Committee On Platform Ths Scripps News Associaton San Francisco Jacob A. Gross Barkelay Oregon Cross

Bank Failure Loss Tied To Suicidal Act

In Chicago on September 26 Syventer Katuschynsk, who lost four hundred dollars in the Stensland bank collapse, killed himself by hanging this morning.

Scripps News Association Chicago Stensland Syventer Katuschynsk

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