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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1905
Page
2
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National America Woman’s football? trial events listed for Portland on June 29 and July 5. American Medical Association gathering at Portland set for July 11 to 14. Roseburg hosts a District Fair from September 12 to 16.
Ashland plans to install a municipally owned electric light plant. Scientists note octopuses never sleep among several creatures. Nan Patterson’s tour as a theatrical star fails. Admiral Toga remains safe from dangers and cannot run for Mikado due to a fine home and status.
The Sacramento Bee notes eight hours should be long enough for a man to work on the Isthmus of Panama as he makes necessary funeral arrangements.
Japan commits to erect a monumental lighthouse to light the Corean Straits for mariners for centuries, commemorating Togo’s victory. The remark follows a remark labeling Japan as not civilized.
Governor Folk suggests Missouri hens produce yearly value equal to Colorado silver mine output. He notes states without silver mines can still gain value by keeping hens.
The Newberg Graphic suggests fairgoers bring their own lunch to save money and enjoy shade and home grown food instead of city feed, promoting independence and frugal visiting habits.
A front page analysis argues W. W. Cotton, newly named district judge, is a long time corporation attorney whose interests align with corporate power. An Albany paper notes the President’s appointments have often favored corporate men.
The Lewiston Journal argues the protective system has benefited workers and capitalists but warns against perversion that helps capitalists and harms consumers. It recalls the 1893-96 tariff reform panic and cautions free traders could exploit trust regulation debates to push free trade. The piece urges continuing regulation to safeguard economic stability.
The National Good Roads Association began its annual session in Portland on June 21. Delegates from nearly every state including officials and citizens discussed road improvements and construction. Speakers included Rev. Stephen S. Wise, Attorney General A. M. Crawford, and local leaders from the chamber of commerce and boards of trade.
Miss Lucille Mulhall, twenty, runs a 10 000 acre Oklahoma ranch and is famed for rodeo skill. She won 10 000 dollars in a cattle roping contest and tied a steer in forty three seconds. Although presented as a society girl away from ranch life, she dislikes publicity and counts President Roosevelt among her friends.
The Loomis Bowen controversy ends with Herbert W. Bowen dismissed as United States Minister to Venezuela and Francis B. Loomis exonerated. Roosevelt approves Taft's findings in a letter to the secretary, sharply denouncing Bowen as especially reprehensible.
Parties in Coquille forecast a lively summer with more logging camps in operation than ever, and additional camps planned soon, signaling broad employment for many men.
The jury before which Senator J. H. Mitchell is being tried is formed of nine Democrats, two Republicans and one Socialist occupation, ten farmers and two grocerymen.
Judge Bennett elicited that Mitchell’s partner Tanner and contracts from 1897 and 1901 show the senator was not paid for services before government departments. Tanner testified Mitchell never saw Kribs payments, and Mitchell warned not to join cases before departments. The defense argues the evidence clears Mitchell of knowing acceptance of fees and predicts no conviction.
C Flint visits the Kramer mine between Whiskey Creek and Rogue River. He notes 50 tons of free milling ore on a dump and about 500 tons blocked out, plus 40 tons on another dump. He describes tunnels, samples, and gold in quartz, estimating ore worth around ten dollars per ton in parts. He also cites water power, ditch, and a 10-stamp mill potential for year-round operation.
The testimony emphasizes that Senator Mitchell did not implicate Mr. Hermann during government witness examinations. Letters show Hermann delayed Kribs and Puter claims, awaiting investigations into timberland patent legality, while Mitchell pressed for expedition. Commissioner Richards testified he reviewed papers and issued patents, arguing no conspiracy evidence exists.
A cautious note urges readers to consult archival files in the editorial waste paper basket before criticizing published content. It hints at hidden materials and past judgments, stressing thorough examination of prior decisions and discarded notes.
San Francisco wheelmen Farley Hampton and Gastlieb with AP representative travel overland to Portland for the Lewis and Clark fair. They report a fine trip with few accidents yet criticize Oregon roads as poor and note California roads as superior. Farley and Hampton each suffered wheel frame and fork damage, while Gastlieb rode without incident. they left San Francisco Saturday and dined at Cottage Grove on Sunday.
The Chautauqua at Ashland Oregon opens July 12 with lectures by Dr Gunsanlua and Dr Quayle Rev Anna Shaw Lieut Hammond and Mrs Saunderson plus Carter the great magician. Music by nine vocal soloists and Kasmores. Bible study ministerial conference two cooking schools round table States Day and enhanced facilities. Tickets price 2.00 full and 1.00 half with reduced rates.
Willie Kramer and W Sykes visit Myrtle Creek on business while families travel to Portland for the exposition. Prices advertised at Sykes with wagons buggies and machinery as goods arrive late. Various locals return from Portland, attend fairs, or plan educational displays at Lewis and Clark. multiple residents listed as visiting or staying in Roseburg, Myrtle Point, Drain, and surrounding areas.
The American consul general in Christiana transmitted a note from the Norwegian minister announcing the creation of a new nation of Norway. No action toward recognition has been taken in Washington.
K Sykes received the first car of Peaster Shuttler wagons shipped to Douglas County on a Saturday in March. The event marks a new wagon line and local commerce notes mention prices and orders near the depot.
In Justice Long's court W J Moon versus L D Harvey seeks $30.95 on a note with judgment for the plaintiff. J L Casebeer versus Mrs L Rose seeks $11.30 for meat sold with judgment for the plaintiff.
All members of the Rose Hose Company Roseburg Fire Department are ordered to report at the Hose House on Sheridan Street Wednesday evening June 28 1806 at 7 o clock sharp for a fire drill. By order of LJ Reizenstein Secretary M F Rice Foreman.
Thomas Clark of Oregon announces Susan P Clark has left his home without cause and warns others not to board or harbor her. He states he will not pay debts contracted by her after the date June 24, 1005 and references a patent ham e fastener sale at Beard and Culver's.
John L Sullivan entertained a Roseburg crowd with Irish anecdotes and a toast to the ladies. The program included moving pictures and a Levy family musical act, ending with a sparring match between Sullivan and Jim McCormick, who offered $500 to any challenger for ten rounds.
Oscar Oleson of Gibson City Illinois writes on February 16 1902 that acute rheumatism from wet weather caused back pain but quickly improved after using Ballard's Snow Liniment. He mentions a single bottle cured him and notes availability from A C Marsters & Co.
Good claims, farm and ranch lands for sale in a beautiful coastal valley. Reasonable terms. Write or phone Wa M Posten Camas Valley Oregon. Office w from Roseburg via Myrtle Point.
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