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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
2
Announcement lists advertising rates: cash in advance, 50 cents per single column inch per month, locals 5 cents per line. Publication date shown as Thursday June 15, 1905, with terms for semi weekly editions and one year or six months options.
The Plaindealer accuses the Hitchcock regime and special agents of bias in federal land office appointments. It says Dimmick of Coos County is unfairly rejected due to political ties with Senators Mitchell and Fulton, while attacking Roosevelt’s policy toward the Oregon delegation.
The text notes that wisdom to know when to quit would be a blessing to humanity and suggests the Czar lacks such wisdom. It presents a cautious view on leadership restraint and prudent decision making.
The East Oregonian denounces the fair management as a dictatorship that excludes city wishes and imposes fees for photos. It warns visitors may soon need official permission to enter the city and endure official photographers, envelopes, and letterhead.
The text argues that tariffs cannot be revised in a long session because the country’s business won’t adjust to new schedules before the next election, and a short session cannot provide time for revision.
The upcoming session of Congress will test if 46 United States Senators can be identified as not being afraid of cars. The remark frames a political risk discussion about transportation policy and legislative courage.
A Chicago newspaper two weeks earlier claimed the teamsters strike is over, likely referring to the first quarter. The report implies a partial end rather than a full settlement.
A critical letter to the Roseburg City Council decries the abrupt change from new concrete to old board sidewalk by the Plaindealer building. It warns of injuries from missteps and urges the council to restore a uniform grade for safety and morals.
The Democratic Eugene Guard and the Roseburg Review urge Frank C. Baker to resign as Republican State Committeeman following his leadership credited with Oregon's largest Republican vote last November. The GOP will continue without heed to Democratic suggestions and advice from the press.
The National Editorial association meeting at Guthrie Oklahoma will pass through Roseburg on June 28 en route to the fair. If their train arrives during the day, local ladies are invited to greet the editors and their wives with Roseburg roses.
A large crowd from Roseburg and Douglas County attended the exposition day on June 12 while many others stayed away to Portland. The tepid turnout was due to residents not yet ready to attend the exposition.
A brief note states Sunday admission at the Portland Fair will be 25 cents instead of 50. Mentions extra for the contribution box and a light community mood. Comments on local humor and casual observations including a shave price in Eugene and a quip about alfalfa growth.
Reston residents reported multiple movements this week with A W Johnson returning from Millwood and visiting Roseburg. Lee Goodman and Geo Matthews with son Otto traveled to Roseburg. Edna Jackson returned home to Looking Glass and Ettie Goodman went back to Flournoy Valley. Pvt Ray Henderson finished a successful teaching term at Reston with a school program and a favorable box supper at Spray.
Local Kramer Gold Mining and Milling Company reports rapid stock demand after incorporation and market launch. They claim the property is among the best in Southern Oregon and expect modern machinery and increased capital to turn it into a great dividend payer. Inquiries directed to Horace L. Marsters S. C. Flint in Roseburg and Willis Kramer in Myrtle Creek.
A marriage license has been issued to John Rust and Effie Palmer. The item lists various local movements, business trips, social visits, a fire incident in Myrtle Creek, band concerts, and community notices from Roseburg, Glendale, and surrounding areas with multiple named residents and locales.
U S soldiers in Cuba face Cuban diarrhoea challenging mild cholera, but a Texas testimonial claims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured a severe Cuban diarrhoea after doctors failed. Mrs Minnie Jacobs of Houston endorses the remedy and neighbors’ testimony. For sale by A C Marsters & Co.
Beginning Saturday The Lesder Grocery opposite 5 P Depot announces they will pay 18 cents per dozen eggs as scarcity drives prices higher.
Denning couple in this city on June 14, 1905 to Mr and Mrs C J Denning. Ghangron couple in Riverside June 13 1905 to Mrs Ferrah Ghangron a son. Gaedecke Cheney and Gaedecke Kinsey marriages occur in Oregon with vows officiated by Rev J A Townsend. Two brothers wed two brides in a double ceremony. Marcellis Young ties the knot with Vinnie Young in Oakland. The bridal pairs plan honeymoons to Portland exposition before settling in Seattle and Philadelphia.
Mile Carlene the Oriental Theater dancer married at 9 pm on the streets of Cairo to H Erlinger cornetist of Innes Band. They met at the World's Fair in Paris in 1900. parents blocked a prior ceremony. Chariea Peterman of Lisbon ND visits with plans to locate. Peterman is a skilled baritone who may join the band.
Taxpayers in Roseburg face a June 19 election to choose school directors. The ballot asks voters to weigh which candidates should lead the local school district.
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