16 Jul 1903
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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1903
Page
1
Rome July 15 reports show no major change in the Pope's health with persistent danger, though delirium has not recurred. Doctors note pneumonia nearly gone, pleural effusion minimal, and fear remains as prayers for days-long lingering continue.
In Rome on July 15 at 8 15 P M the Pope told Secretary Mgr Angli he felt chest oppression but hoped it would pass in a few days.
Rome reports the pope in delirium during the past 24 hours crying for his aides and pleading not to be abandoned. He spoke of pilgrimage and recited Latin verse, then regained calm at 4 P M after eating a small meal broth.
Doctors report Pope Leo remains drowsy with reduced urine output totaling about 30 cubic centimeters in the last 24 hours. Pleural fluid gathering is minimal. clinicians expect death from exhaustion and anemia rather than cardiac paralysis.
At a Salem stockholders meeting of the Willamette Valley Prune Growers Association representatives from Clark County Washington discussed forming an organization there. Manager H. S. Gile will visit Vancouver next Saturday to aid in establishing the new association. Weather favors a large crop with good markets in Eastern and European regions though prune size may be small and Oregon prices undecided. California crops shrink due to drought and heavy frosts reduce the expected yield.
A blaze at Oregon City Woolen Mills destroyed the pullery picker house dryer house machine shop and boiler house. The fire threatened the waterfront and caused about 360000 in damage.
Plans move toward establishing a small scale foundry and machine shop in Grants Pass with gradual expansion. The article notes poultry industry scale, egg production, and market value alongside precious metals and wool, illustrating high aggregate value of seemingly modest items.
Grover Cleveland plans to speak at a Chicago Commercial Club banquet in the fall as a potential presidential candidate. The exact date will be announced by Cleveland, who weighs the invitation after reviewing the club and its influence.
Six masked men robbed Oregon Water Power & Railway car No 31 near East Eleventh and Division street at 11:45 last night. They looted 40 to 50 passengers and shot B F Day who will recover. A $500 reward is posted by Chief Hunt. No arrests yet. Conductor Mattson and Motorman Nye in charge.
A prominent young man supposedly robbed the pantry nightly by drinking milk. His mother mixed flour with the milk to stop the theft. He drank the mixture, could not speak, and stayed stuck. The doctor pried his mouth open to place him near the stove, then he coughed up baked goods and paid ten dollars.
The Birzhevia Vedomosti reports the Czar ends cudgel and cat o nine tails punishments for exiled offenders. New penalties include long terms or solitary confinement up to 100 days with bread and water, meals every third day. Capital punishment remains possible under revised June 15 statute for lighter offenses.
New law allows factory workers to appoint delegates to present interests in conferences with factory inspectors. A new rural police force will be started in 15 provinces with full rollout in six years across 46 provinces, funded at 2.25 million dollars. Over 320000 men have been called to the colors to assess military strength for the year.
J. M. Freeman planted eighty acres of seven headed wheat at Milton. Prospects indicate a crop of 65 to 70 bushels this year. Last year flour from this wheat matched top bluestem quality and the yield was high, making the venture profitable. This is the second year of the experiment on hill land.
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