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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
2
C. Conner advertises subscription and advertising rates for a semi weekly publication. One year costs 200 dollars, six months 100 dollars, with cash in advance. Advertising rates include 50 cents per single column inch and locals priced at 5 cents per line.
Listings show upcoming gatherings in Oregon from June 21 to 24 in Portland with additional events in Portland June 29 and July 5. The American Medical Association meeting runs July 1 to 13 in Portland. The District Fair occurs at Roseburg September 22 to 16.
The General Land Office reports a drop of 20 400 entries and 2 221 33 in cash receipts versus last year while total receipts reach 4 894 616. Acreage disposed rises under the Kinkead law as hundreds of thousands of acres in Western Nebraska are claimed at 640 acres per entryman, prompting fear among settlers and issues with harsh enforcement and forfeiture risks.
The Eugene Register notes surprise at President Roosevelt’s pick of W. W. Cotton, then general counsel for the O. R. & N. railroad, who reportedly earned about 6000 dollars annually. It argues for railroad and land office appointments to reflect anti-railroad influence and to avoid corruption in federal posts.
A cache of 5000 pounds of tobacco was found for sale in Harbin. Russian soldiers were allowed to smoke and chew tobacco as they carry on with their battles.
The Roseburg Review defends corporate and railroad lawyers and vows to put trusts and combines on the defensive in upcoming coverage.
The Portland Telegram and Oregonian publish "fair and impartial" trial reports biased against defendants in the land fraud cases. Editors moralize to jurors, while Judge De Haven bars jurors from reading local papers to prevent prejudice.
A Chicago grand jury reveals Con Shea of the Chicago Teamsters Council as a traitor who sold laborers into hunger for money. Dispatches claim a rival firm paid up to 30 000 dollars to prolong a strike, with Shea’s scheme described as a vile act of blackmail and profiteering.
A jury largely drawn from Oregon farmers is empaneled for Senator Mitchell’s trial in Portland. Prosecution outlines its evidence while the defense argues guiltlessness and conspiracy. The case draws close attention with moments of bitter exchange.
Douglas county residents can gain practical road making information at the Good Roads Convention in Roseburg on Thursday June 29. Three meetings will run in the forenoon afternoon and evening with many National Good Roads Association members presenting experienced road builders will explain and demonstrate their skills. Every road supervisor and progressive farmer in the county should attend.
Advertisers urged local merchants to use the newspaper columns to reach customers. The text argues mail order houses drain domestic dollars and that sustained advertising in the community paper is essential to boost local business.
An editorial denounces Hitchcock policy delaying homestead and timberland entries in the Roseburg land district. It laments halted final proofs, harmed entrymen, and regional industry, while criticizing street conditions and urging improved advertising and management.
Jobe L Sullivan the ex championship heavyweight and his sixteen person vaudeville troupe perform at Roseburg Theatre this evening June 22. Jim McCormick as sparring partner will fight all comers for a 100 dollar forfeit if he fails to stop Sullivan in four rounds and 10 50 for each minute he lasts. McCormick also scheduled to box Gus Graneburg of Port Townsend four rounds for 250 dollars. Admission prices listed as 10 25 0 75 cents.
The Navy Department decides on the armament of two new battleships. They will carry only 12 and 10 inch guns in greater numbers than any ships now afloat. Naval experts favor heaviest guns and minimal munition variety after recent Far East engagements.
A local commentator says if the sweet girl graduate’s fate were in their hands they would grant her a hundred despite her remark that Joan of Arc was a Roman soldier and Shakespeare wrote The Tale of Two Cities. The remark appears in a heated exchange amid campus folk.
City of Portland and exposition management plan a grand Fourth of July celebration on the fair grounds. Fireworks of amazing brilliancy will conclude the eventful day’s program.
Douglas County fruit shipment prepared for exhibit at the Lewis and Clark Exposition next Monday night. All fruit growers urged to contribute fresh dried and preserved fruits. Leave fruits at Pisin dealer or Review office. M F Waiont Solicitor.
A lively column notes Sullivan in town and a playful dig at Liberty’s God J while commenting on fairgoer bets and public interest. It recalls John L Sullivan, the Alaska exhibition, and a cheeky kennel of quips about schooling and penitentiaries.
Brooke & Sons of the Carlton Nursery urge Oregon farmers to plant English walnuts as a future multi million dollar industry. They promote prolific self fertilizing varieties, note current plantings in the Willamette valley, and claim trees can yield substantial nut crops by age seven with proper care.
Oscar Oleson of Gibson City Illinois writes that a year ago a back pain prevented bending. After one bottle Ballard's Snow Liniment cured him. The product is sold by A. Marsters & Co with a note on pain relief when wet or in damp cold.
A fine new stock of jewelry appears in Clingenpeel’s display with magnificent rings and diamonds. Large assortments of watch chains fobs bracelets and many other articles invite purchasers. New patterns in ladies watches promise reliable up to date timepieces. Keep an eye on the show window.
In a brisk local brief, eggs are up for sale with fifteen dozen cited and a 50 cent price noted. A dental notice mentions P. J. Johnson at Graysville, with unclear reference to graves or baila ing.
Timber claims and home steads located in one of the coast valley regions offered for sale. W. M. Porter of Camas Valley Oregon advertises farms and ranch lands at reasonable prices, reachable by telephone or mail from Roseburg via Myrtle Point.
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