18 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1902
Page
1
The article reports weather and crop disruption in the Grand Kottle Valley with rain hindering harvest and threshing. It notes government actions in San Francisco, a prominent local vintner's death, labor shortages, and unfolding freight and agricultural developments in Oregon and nearby areas.
M. W. Aldrich announces extensive preparations for a three day pioneer veterans event at Ola early in September. He will run a first class restaurant and confectioneries on the grounds. A dance platform will be built and dancing will run the first two nights from midnight to dawn. BH Soper and A Peek will lead the dance program.
Readable notice offers hand bicycles for sale at very low prices or for trade in exchange for wood. Presented by A C Marstina & Co.
Washincron reports Castro confined to Caracas and La Guayra as revolutionary forces close in. The gunboat Marietta reached La Guayra to evacuate Castro if needed after he briefly moved toward meeting the revolutionary army ten days ago.
Marie Mattauer 12 vanished after leaving her home to visit the Catholic rectory on a Friday morning near Eugene. Parents searched as evening fell and authorities reported no clue. A witness on Eight Street at about 6 am saw her alone and crying, raising fears she was harmed.
In a European bound tragedy, Charles Fair and his wife died when their automobile collapsed near Devereaux France. The San Francisco magnate had planned $5,000,000 in city improvements before leaving for Europe. Attorneys for the estate guard details of wills naming relatives in New Jersey and the community property implications if Charles died first.
Evernn Aug 17 21 year old Frank Kirkland drowned in a Willamette tributary during a shingle bolt drive to the Springfield mill. He attempted to release circling timbers, went over his depth, and sank. crew recovered the body after 10 to 15 minutes and efforts to revive him failed. He was a member of the W O W and resided at Springfield.
Boer generals arrived in London this afternoon to a cheering crowd along the route to their hotel. Crowds on shore and aboard the Steamer Nigeria cheered as they met Secretary Chamberlain, Lord Roberts, and General Kitchener, who welcomed the defeated foes with cordial handshakes and a private conversation.
Two masked men entered Keys saloon in Freewater and held up the barkeeper and five patrons, taking 140 dollars from the till and 10 dollars from others. They looted the express office later but left with no further valuables and left no clue.
Chief Engineer Kinney Mas of the Great Central Railroad announced the transcontinental Powrsxu project was not accepted and directed to locate the ice Burough to Bastlake City. The work involves $1 000 per mile and $1 500 000 overall, with a route from San Francisco to Portland and east toward Salt Lake City, extending the California Northwestern line toward Whiah.
James Morns and the Ramey mine guests visited Clevedaly last week. Mrs. L E Shes attended with Miss Belith while other locals and travelers enjoyed shows at the Glendale hotel and a mining prospect discussed by Rathburn, Horn, and Dexter Rice guests. Weather shifts to warm, with refreshing rain nearby.
Eaton photographer CC Harlan endured years of indigestion until Electric Hitters relieved his pain. He praises the remedy as a godsend for dyspepsia and stomach troubles, noting benefits to the stomach liver and kidneys. Sold and guaranteed by AC Marsters druggist.
The Southern Pacific Company with the Corvallis and Eastern railroad will offer round trip tickets to Newport from all Oregon points, effective June 1, at reduced rates. Tickets are valid for return until October 15, encouraging vacations by the ocean. Local agents can provide full details.
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