Land fraud cases to be re opened Monday
Portland June 7 The land fraud cases will be added to Exposition attractions Monday next as Judge De Haven will begin hearing preliminary arguments in the Mitchell indictment. Jury drawing will proceed under A Bush C J Reed and Captain Sladen with jurors from the box. Demurrers in the Witchell case set for June 12 before the presiding judge.
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Portland
de Haven
Mitchell
William Silbert
Senator Mitchell
A. Bush
Salem
United States Circuit Court
C. J. Reed
United States Marshal
Sladen
Gilbert
Witchell
Bellinger
Heney
Montana Land Frauds Case Calls in Helena
The Cobban case and 53 co defendants faced United States Judge Hunt in Helena on charges of perjury and subornation of perjury linked to wide Western Montana land frauds. The government contends Cobban induced defendants to acquire lands and transfer them to him, then as an agent moved them to Senator W. A. Clark. The government also seeks recovery of the lands from Clark.
Wright Accepts Local Agency for Portland Service Co
Mr Wright has accepted the local agency for the Portland Service Co Oregon. If you plan to visit the fair you should interview Mr Wright to learn where to stay. The Portland Service Co will locate you in suitable rooms and you will know costs before you depart Roseburg. Investigate.
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Wright
Portland Service Co
Roseburg
President creates forest reserve in Oregon
The Maury forest reserve in Crook county Oregon between the Great Sandy Desert and the Blue Mountain extension was proclaimed by the President after a Forestry Bureau recommendation reduced the area from 62 470 acres to 51 360 acres. Officers say the reserve protects vital water sheds essential for irrigation.
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Maury Forest Reserve
Oregon
Crook County
Great Sandy Desert
Blue Mountain Reserve
Forestry Bureau
Common Ailments Treated by Chamberlain Pain Balm
Chamberlains Pain Balm helps with three common ailments. Prompt application saves time money and suffering. Sold by A. C. Marsters & Co.
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Chamberlain
A. C. Marsters & Co
City Council annexes West and North Roseburg under new charter
The Roseburg city council formally annexed West and North Roseburg into the city limits after the new charter took effect. An ordinance will extend boundary lines and establish two new wards, with council seats to be filled next election. A dumping ground proposal was revisited, sewer grading issues discussed, and several ordinances and licenses approved along with routine bills.
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West
North Roseburg
West Roseburg
Roseburg
Sykes
Rice
Micelli
Roberts
Albert Abraham
Oak Street
Mill
Pine Street
Burke Street
Main Street
Oak
Washington
Eard Block
Jackson Street
Lane
Casa Street
First and
Secon Times
Chas Gilven
Sacht
Buhman
Rain Delays At Fair As Exposition Expands
Portland reports continued rain postponing the athletic program at the fair while Oregon cities join the exposition for fourteen days. The Transcontinental Passengers Association meets to cut one way fare from Missouri river points to the fair. A.C. Marsters & Co. advertises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
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Portland
Oregon
Transcontinental Passengers’ Association
Missouri River
Harry Lane Elected Mayor of Portland
In Portland the Democrat Harry Lane defeated incumbent Republican Mayor Williams by 1319 votes and will lead the city. Democrats won council seats in the Tenth Ward and an Independent, H. W. Wallace, won in the Second Ward. All other offices went to Republicans as charter amendments passed.
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Portland
Williams
Harry Lane
W. T. Vaughn
H. W. Wallace
Consolidated Street Railway Company
Preston
Concannon
Sullivan
Wallace
Vaughn
Shaffer
Dr. Lane
West Side
Rowe
Glaske
Merrill
Williams and Lane Split Portland Election With Mixed Returns
In Portland, Lane led East Side with 4139 votes while Williams trailed 2372, losing the city by 1319. Devlin won City Auditor easily, Werlein captured City Treasurer, McNary re-elected City Attorney, and Cameron led Municipal Judge race. Ward contests showed Fiegel and Sharkey with sizable margins amid party splits and aftermath of grand jury findings.
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Williams
West Side
East Side
Lane
T. C. Devlin
Gambell
Glendale State Bank Incorporated A new bank planned in Glendale Oregon
The Glendale State Bank is a corporation filed with the secretary of state. It will operate in Glendale along the Southern Pacific line in Douglas county beside Cow Creek. J P Rogers of Salem joins A F Hofer and Col Page as active third party interests in its establishment.
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Wedrelay
Glendale
Southern Pacific Railroad
Douglas County
Oregon
J. P. Rogers
Salem
A. F. Hofer
Col. Page
Smelting Plant Planned for Southern Oregon District
Grants Pass Oregon June 6 The Rogue River Mining Smelting Power Company forms to build a large smelter near Savage Eypide with 60 foot river fall to generate power for irrigation and rails. D C Westlake Eugene Williams W J Fleck H A Corles and others elected officers with land purchases totaling a full mile of Rogue River. Construction to begin this week and aims to spur local mining development and lower shipping costs.
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Grants Pass
Ore
Southern Oregon
Messrs
Treaeurer
First National Bank
Grante Pass
D. B. Westlake
E Williams
H. A. Corliss
B. A. Williams
Carl M. Jones
D. V.snowgooee
Jones
W. J. Fleck
Thie Company
H. A. Corles
Union
Golden Drift Company
Savage Ey Pide
Rogue River Mining, Smelting & Power Company
Clark Savage
Mre. S. Randle
J. C. Baird
Henden Pierce
Rogue River
Weetlake
San Francisco
Oregon
Tacoma
Smelter Trust
What Oregon Farmers Say
Good rains fell across Oregon with cooler spells and intermittent sunshine. Grain crops show promise with fall wheat rye and barley heading well. spring crops slow but above average. Hops grow slowly. alfalfa first cut light. gardens and produce progressing. Pastures excellent. livestock in fine condition. fruit yields uneven with early cherries ripening and strawberries plentiful.
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Washington
Yamhill
Marion
Linn
Douglas Counties
Strikers Await Arbitration Decision Pots on Truck Drive 6
Chicago workers and employers await the Truck Drive 6 action on arbitration. If the Joint Team owners Association wins, the strike may end quickly. if arbitration fails, about 9000 more teamsters could join the walkout and prolong the dispute.
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Chicago
Norway Dissolves Union With Sweden Amid Crisis
In Christiana on June 7 the Storthing declares the union with Sweden dissolved and Norway’s king ceases to act as its ruler. The State Council is empowered to govern, while a future king is sought from the Bernadotte line. Demonstrations erupt as the government announces its resignation and the dethronement move proceeds. King Oscar protests to Premier Michelsen.
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Christiana
Oscar
Storthing
Norway
Sweden
State Council
Bernadotte
Council of State
M. Michelsen
Gustave
Stockholm
Michelsen
Watch Free for Boys Promo Offers Ingersoll Watch
The Plaindealer advertises a boys promotion offering a nickel Ingersoll watch free for sending five new yearly subscribers or renewals or remittances. Prize granted for one year with guaranteed quality. Address The Plaindealer for details.
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Bor
Plaindealer
Fine Scotch Collie Pups and Farm Items for Sale
Auction style notice lists Scotch Collie pups at 100 dollars when trained, Brown Leghorn and Barred Plymouth eggs at 1 dollar per setting, Poland China pigs unregistered, a 35 wagon, Gach Tee Standard mower cheap, and a Jersey ball. Contact E A Haess in Roseburg Oregon.
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Haess
Roseburg
Oregon
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Montana
Marsters’ Drug CO
Rubber Coods
J Jarvie
Marshall
Louis Smick
P Henderson
Legal Services
John Long
Ee Nes
AN Orcutt
Sykes & Carroll
CE Roberts
K Sykes
Mdas
P Johnson Lumber Co
Review Pub Co
Plaindealer Pub Co
HJ Wilkine
Gale
A.C. Marsters & Co
Wills
J. E. Werlein
Herrington
Mr. Werlein
McNary
Sladden
L A. McNary
Cameron
T. C. McDevitt, Sr
Citizens
Fiegel
Sharkey
Grand Jury
Flegel
Posson
Prohibition
Tot
the Beef Trust
Washington Star
Glendale’s Bank Incorporated
The
Glendale State Bank
Oscar Tank
King Oscar
Roseburg Rochdale Co
Sackson Street
Douglas
Establishel
Capital Stock
W. Benson
C. Marsters
J. Henry Booth, Caabier
F.W. Benson
R.A. Booth
J. H. Booth
J. F Kelly
Lyons
K.L Miller
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