14 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
1
A pall of smoke covers the Popet Sound region due to widespread forest fires causing navigation hazards. Reports describe drifting smoke affecting coastal areas while distant conflicts and political turmoil unfold in various regions, including Cuba and Central America, with several notable incidents and figures mentioned.
Reports from Washington suggest President Roosevelt may summon the Senate in an extraordinary session in November over Cuban reciprocity. A Oyster Bay statement counters the rumor, indicating no plan to push a reciprocity treaty before the next regular session unless party leaders commit to action.
San Francisco hosts a Uniform Bank parade as part of the Pythian convention drawing immense crowds and bright electric canopies. Salt Lake’s Elks reunion features a lodge parade, $1750 in prizes for appearance and bearing, with Park City Utah winning best unique display and Wallas Tex. taking first in marching corps and Park City again for display. Joliet Illinois earns third.
Ingram the pardoned convict returns to Albany and disputes Salem’s story that Merrill shot him by accident. He says Merrill aimed to take a rifle, Merrill fired purposely, and Tracy and Merrill planned the escape. He also doubts Tracy received most of the blame and suggests Merrill may have killed a guard.
Ashland August 12 The dalting plant of the Southern Oregon Oil Company located on the Alfred place one and a half miles east of town was destroyed by fire the origin of which is a mystery. The large barn of Mr. George M. Wright on adjoining ground also burned with its contents. Loss estimated at 250 dollars for the oil company and 1000 dollars for Wright. no insurance.
Judge Jackson freed Thomas Haggerty and six other United Mineworkers serving 60 and 90 days for contempt of court in Parkerburg West Virginia. They had filed for release claiming they did not know their actions violated the injunction and promised to obey in the future. Coal-company lawyers opposed the release but it was granted with rearrest if they violate the injunction again.
In Stettin Germany on August 12 the Kaiser Wilhelm de Sweite was launched. The 707 foot liner, built to surpass rivals, will reach a speed of 15 knots and is slated to cross the Atlantic in five days with the Emperor witnessing the ceremony.
The article lists several supreme court decisions handed down today. Joh W Gardner v McWilliams from Douglas county affirmed. Joseph W LaSollett v McKinley Mitchell from Marion county affirmed. WC Wilson et al v W Wilson et al from Douglas county affirmed. Opinions by Chief Justice Moore Justice Bean and Justice Wolverton.
A.C. Mansrena & Co advertises in stock several secondhand bicycles offered at very low prices or willing to trade for wool. The notice signals bargain prices and trade options for customers.
Jackson Mississippi August 12 a Benton area farmer Joe Banks and his wife welcomed four healthy babies two girls and two boys born to the couple all doing well in the Benton region local report notes the unusual birth as a family joyRaised by a farm.
The record notes only that the President will visit Indiana on September 23 as part of his Western itinerary. General Smith's lawyer counsels a legal challenge to Roosevelt's action regarding the general. The three day Barcelona battle in Venezuela ends with rebel victory and the capture of the city and the governor.
In Portland Hon Binger Hermann, Commissioner-General of the United States Land Office, says President Roosevelt intends to visit Oregon early next year. Hermann, en route home via Roseburg, discusses land office affairs, forest fires, and Oregon’s timber, coal, and agricultural potential tied to new railway development.
The Southern Pacific Company in cooperation with the Corvallis Eastern railroad will offer round trip tickets from all Oregon points to Newport starting June 1 for return by October 10 at reduced rates. Inquiries available through local agents.
County warrants endorsed prior to January 15 1900 are presented for payment at the county treasurer's office as interest will cease after the date of this notice dated July 17 1902 signed Gro W Donner County Treasurer
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