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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1902
Page
1
In Everxet Oregon on Christmas Day George Carter fatally shot his wife Blanton Carter and then killed himself after domestic troubles and threats of separation. The couple left three orphans under ten years old, cared for by the Rosss of University Addition.
Warren J. Baker of the Northwestern Ohio Masonic Relief Association reveals a secret history of Catholic cathedral looting during the Mexican War. He describes pillaging with a comrade, burying diamonds, sapphires, rubies, pearls and golden images beneath cathedral stones, and a warned, perilous path to treasure recovery years later.
Minnie Ensminger, daughter of rancher Jacob Ensminger and Muddy Creek Schoolteacher, was shot at 3 a m by farmhand Armstrong after ill fated romance. He then wounded himself. She survives but not expected to recover. Sheriff Brown holds Armstrong in County Jail amid possible mob unrest as district mourns.
A lone highwayman stopped the Weoavervill stage outbound from Redding at about 10 on Sunday morning. The driver and seven passengers were ordered to surrender coins and a gold watch, with two Wells Fargo express boxes blown open by dynamite but reportedly containing no money.
A coal miner from north of Trinidad died after being pulled from the wreck of the Colorme o Southern freight train north of Trinidad. He said there were ten miners trapped in the car, which was crushed beyond recognition. The death toll was expected to reach 25 to 30 as all men in the wrecked car, traveling to Trinidad to spend Christmas, were from northern coal camps.
An elderly couple celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary at the Wilkins home during a Christmas gathering. Grandpa Wilkins, now in his eighties, and Grandma Wilkins, age 75, marked the milestone with family including F. M., Jasper and Ames, and their daughter Mrs. S. D. Holt. The couple wed when he was 26 and she 17.
The Augusta Kansas Journal chronicles a vivid street fair in Wichita with confetti showers, barking vendors, lively shows, and crowded streets. Readers recall hugging attendees, cheering crowds, and a playful, bustling atmosphere as the event unfolds.
The Eugene Commercial Club urged Congress to appropriate 50000 to build a wagon road through the Cascade mountains to connect Eugene and Prineville. Medford urges similar action to secure funds for a Crater Lake National Park road and improvements within the park.
All accounts and balances due will be placed with an attorney for collection after December 20 1902. Before that date Killa may be settled by calling at C B Cannon's news and book store. Collection costs added after December 20 1902. d20p Mus N Born
Judge L. N. Cobbledick praised the Roseburg Poultry Show after judging, noting superior birds and strong exhibition standards. He said the event rivaled Portland classes and was a grand example of Oregon climate, with fine turkeys and an orderly display pleasing fanciers and poultry raisers alike. He accepted an invitation to judge again next year.
Reports from Washington and abroad indicate all parties favor arbitration over the Venezuelan dispute. If President Roosevelt declines the arbitrator post, the matter will go to The Hague tribunal under a mutual agreement. The Monroe Doctrine is not to influence the arbitration process.
A local dispute in La Grande shows labor unions boycotting area restaurants over employments of Chinese workers. The item notes age related voter wisdom, and scattered regional society items including editorial changes, wage increases, and weather.
A New York firm purchased the Broad and Reef mining property on Forestcreek from John Breed and T. M. Reel for 90000 dollars. Payments start with 10000 and continue as 5000 installments, with full payment within one year. The property is praised as a top Southern mining asset with favorable terms.
A 100 acre farm with 100 acres cultivated and remaining timbered land offers a small orchard a good house barn and improvements. Located about five miles from Myrtle Creek. For price and terms contact P. T. McGee Myrtle Creek or D S K Buick Roseburg Oregon.
An ad urges readers tired by overwork to try Doctor Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for renewed digestion and strength. The copy promotes improved digestion and nutrition as the path to restored physical vigor.
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