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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1902
Page
1
The Portland Dispatch reports a fragmented election scene with Republicans holding a Senate majority and Democrats trailing in the House. It notes governor Whitford of Oregon, beliefs about civil order, and local coverage of races, elections, and public concerns amid international and domestic turmoil.
Gary June R F E Veatch, a freight train conductor between Junetion and Riseberg, had a close call Wednesday. His foot slipped while boarding at Comsweck, striking his hip on the tank and falling to the ground. Doctors say he may have fractured bones in his hip and he remains very sore.
Mr Bolwinnen of San Francisco visited with his daughter Mrs Lizzie Laub. The Lions staged a box supper and entertainment drew a crowd with Dr Taylor in attendance. Supervisors have moved efforts below the Valley to improve reads. Mr Davis supervises total condo. Durher removes stumps by dynamite. Sherber’s stump method urged. S tation moved from Str Teeteronte to A L Browns. For sale or trade items include Jersey cow and building lots in Riverside Addition. Individual property offered. potential buyers invited to office Lovee Baran.
Donglie Chatty Cramer seeks rout cream and top cash for tatter fat. Offers Coonan Separators second to her in quality and price for tert cay condition. Jens Puglas county creamery referenced. Closes with local bank and shop details. For sale by Marsters Drug Co Mitt.
Salem reports Governor Geer leaning toward pardoning Frank S. Ingram a life term convict shot during the prison outbreak. Geer says he will consider clemency after public comment and notes Ingram’s serious leg wound requiring amputation.
A sparse, garbled report tracks a posse wandering near Graves tenet while pursuing a railroad survey from Coos Bay to Roseburg. References to Oregon City and Merrill panelines hint at local actions and sheriffs, with several broken place names and unclear dates.
Independence June 15 A sister of FS fers the convict who nearly lost his life at the penitentiary is working in the hopyards across the river. Mrs Isabella Bundy visited the Penitentiary on Tuesday seeking the body but learned of his probable recovery. She defended her brother’s innocence saying he killed his own brother in self defense.
Fragmentary report describes a survey and policy debate on terreit protection and freight routes. It notes discussions about the engage of growers and authorities, potential chemical use, and seasonal timing affecting deliveries and defenses. The text is garbled but hints at regional tensions and regulatory questions.
Medford Oregonian notes rumors of Crater Lake boiling with steam rising from its location. Witnesses, though not seeing the lake directly, cite visible vapors and compare to impacts from the Pelee eruptions elsewhere.
Theodore Roosevelt writes from the White House on June 13, 1902, urging support for a policy that would aid the Philippines toward self government and independence. He defends Allied and military efforts, claims high integrity in administration, and seeks public backing for a path to freedom.
The General Board of the Navy moves from theory to practice as Rear-Admiral Philip H. Cooper is placed in charge of defenses from Chatham light Cape Cod to Barnegat light New Jersey and Rear-Admiral Louis Kempit takes a similar role on the Pacific coast. The plan envisions a mimic attack by a foreign fleet with the North Atlantic and North Pacific fleets as opposing forces.
President Francis authorized by exposition directors to sign a contract with Leslie M Shaw Secretary of the Treasury pledging the fair will not operate on Sundays. The move follows Shaw's letter asking compliance with the Federal act granting $5 000 and stating vouchers for salary or general expenses would be disallowed without the contract.
A collision of passenger trains on the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railroad left five dead and sixteen injured near Nashville on July 13.
Portland dispatch reports Dr. McDaniel of Portland was killed this fore noon after slipping and falling under the wheels of an electric streetcar. The tragedy occurred in the downtown area and the victim was pronounced dead at once.
A trusted employee of the Western Union Telephone Company embezzled $16,000 and disappeared to avoid investigation. The incident occurred in New York on June 13. The company seeks to recover the funds and locate the missing worker.
President Roosevelt sent a special message to Congress advocating legislation to establish reciprocity trade relations with the Cuban republic. He argues the measure would expand commerce and strengthen ties with Cuba.
Mayer GR hosts a meeting of business leaders to stage a street fair and carnival in Westerta y on September 10 11 and 12 with promoter Arnel and visitor Mr Vroet arranging attractions like balloons rides electric shows Turkish actors and a German village.
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