08 Feb 1897
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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1897
Page
1
Advertises stock ranges timber lands and mining properties of best quality in choice locations offered at reasonable prices and easy terms. Inquiries directed to D. S. K. BUIOCAN.
A Belom correspondent notes Oregon state politics show shifting coalitions and rivalries over monetary policy. He recalls 1868 when both Oregon houses, dominated by Democrats, failed to pass the general appropriation bill, prompting Republican resignations after the 40 day session.
The article describes global wheat harvest cycles from February to December, noting producers in Australia, Chile, Argentina, Egypt, Syria, Cyprus, Persia, Asia Minor, Cuba, India, Algeria, Central Asia, China, Japan, Morocco, Europe, and the United States. It highlights Texas as the first U S state to market, with peak activity in June through October across many regions and countries.
Illinois Methodist ministers discuss a plan to gather corn for India famine relief. R K G Hobbs of Jacksonville’s Centenary Church leads the effort, urging local farmers to donate corn and load it for shipment. Dr W B Leonard supports shipping proceeds from sales to New York for further aid.
Rep Thomas of Multnomah presents a bill to re apportion Oregon into senatorial and representative districts using the 1865 census as population base. It sets ratios of one senator per 12 083 people and one representative per 604 people, with districts named by county compositions across the state.
Millions of counterfeit silver dollars are circulating unseen. The forgeries match real coins in weight and fineness up to 40 fine, and cannot be detected by microscope or acid. No one knows how many are in circulation.
J A Madrid dispatch reports bread riots in Madrid and Arakjacs quelled by militia. The mayor and officers fled to the town hall after being stoned. Police showed restraint as women and children rode with the rioters. Eastern Oregon saw a heavy snow spell from four inches to a foot, welcomed by farmers for future crops.
In Alaska a posse led by Deputy Hale pursues Sam Birch and two accomplices after a jail break and theft. Watts is killed and Hale mortally wounded. Birch and Snell arrested by Cheney and Olsen after a cliff-side capture. Birch’s partners remain at large aboard the Alki.
The piece argues for continuing the protective tariff under McKinley, criticizing opponents as weak and disloyal. It notes voters expected the gold standard and repeal of Wilson Gorman, and warns against tariff delay. Two fishermen drown in the Columbia. a boy survives. A light joke from Wigwag is included. It cites U S penitentiaries and jail costs, and a joke about sea grass widow.
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