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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
1
Thirteen anarchists were arrested near Spezzia as they pledges to assassinate King Victor Emanuel. One anarchist and a policeman were wounded in the raid, while the meeting was interrupted during an oath taking.
The Hong to day passed resolutions honoring Hon. Thenas Brackett Reed who died in Worhieton December 7. He served 22 years in the House, six as Speaker, shaping American statesmanship with forceful leadership and keen intellect. The House adjourned in his memory.
A string of playful slang riddles hints at hidden actions and phrases. The speaker teases with wordplay about pulling legs, being up against it, watching lamps, grass, crange, and various regional terms. The piece invites deciphering a playful message conveyed through colorful, crowding phrases.
Blunders are potentially very expensive and life may be at stake but you never wrong with Dr Kings New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver or bowel trouble. They are gentle yet thorough priced 26 cents at A C Manetorm Cow Drug Store.
An advertisement offers a single blemished health product claim for stopping dandruff and hair loss. It notes a price and credits Maratera Drug Co as the seller.
In Shelton Connecticut, three year old James McSheehy died after leaping into a tub of boiling water during a quarrel with his mother and soiled by scalding. The mother, caring for his younger brother, briefly left James to cry then pulled him from the water but he succumbed hours later.
A government patent conveying 41 500 acres of lands in Clatsop Washington Lane Douglas Coos and Tillamook counties was filed for record in County Clerk Clinton's office. The land patents dated January 29 1902 authorize conveyance for the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from Lake Superior to Puget Sound to the Northern Pacific Railroad Company.
The superintendent states state and county exams will derive questions from General History Adams Book-keeping Halla Arts of Accounts English Literature Brooks Psychology Buell Composition Carpenter Physiciacy Colbert Minder Courses Civil Government Strong Shader Theory and Practice Whites Art of Teaching Methods White Art of Teaching Art of Questioning White Art of Teaching In Arithmetic Grammar Reading Geography with one fifth from Whites Art of Teaching and four fifths from State Texts The remainder subjects use only State Texts Candidates must be thoroughly familiar with Whites Art of Teaching and the State Course of Study.
A meeting of Southern Oregon Oil Company directors last Thursday discussed renewing drilling on Alfand place east of town. Thompson accepted a proposal to take half the stock, with the bank securing sale proceeds and lease, while he and family become directors and pay off a note and drill to 1000 feet unless oil shows. Work to start within ninety days, per the Accland Tidings report.
Norman Agee slaughters hogs on Tuesday as business sense grows amid weather. Al Weatherford nearly caused a runaway at Winston bridge on Wednesday while closing the gate. The little daughter of Mr. Dogs recovers from a long illness. Miss Mattie Winston visited Roseburg friends last week. Mr. Agew hauls apples to Green's station earning 50 to 75 cents a bushel. William Hross slaughtered hogs Friday for the Roseburg market and TJ Brockway is well this winter, noted pioneer of Oregon. Cuatremaox.
T St Beall of Beal Mississippi relates that his wife showed consumption symptoms last fall. After trying Dr King’s New Discovery she improved immediately and, after four bottles, was completely cured. Trial bottles offered free and guarantees via A C Marsters, Druggist.
Individuals owing F. F. Patterson for daandry work up to November 2, 1902 are ordered to report to the office of Attorney Frank G. Mielli in the Review Building to settle their accounts immediately.
Forest Supervisor Bartram of the First District Oregon returns to Ashland and resumes survey work mapping the Fort Klamath area. Two surveying parties will define lines between the forest reserve and lands open to settlement to prevent future disputes.
A long list of questions from land officials asks a timber entry claimant to prove residency, employment, land knowledge, land description, lumber estimates, finances, and potential markets. The item closes with notes about a Chicago poker club blast, the mail route plans, and Marshfield businesses closed on Sundays.
Notice to all parties holding county warrants issued on or before March 16 100 to present them at the county treasurer's office for payment. Interest will cease after the notice date. Dated November 17 102 by County Treasurer Gre Dynance.
D. B. West, after securing several established fire insurance firms, announces readiness to start a general fire insurance operation. He urges citizens to insure with him at City Hall.
English and German fleets joined to seize four Venezuelan warships at La Guaira port, Caracas reports say. President Castro vows to enforce Venezuela’s rights and reestablish order while foreign ministers demand compliance. The situation in Venezuela remains tense with a peaceful blockade noted at La Guayra.
Local notes report Mrs W F Colvin visiting Eugene and other residents passing through Drain. Streams swollen then receding, widespread whooping cough and colds. Frank Kent of Leona and Wm Koykendall of Eugene appear in town with NX interests. Spalding improving but homebound. MCA convention visitors returned from Newberg. Dr Coffer sanitarium affects Hedden health. a near miss on Coos Bay stage line near Scottsburg noted.
The notice invites participants to enter show binds for various prizes and have them scored by Judge Cobbletick, noted as a top coast judge. Pearspeansa Publishing Co. is preparing the Premium list for distribution by Saturday.
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