12 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1903
Page
1
The General Allotment Act provides that allotters may apply to cut valuable commercial timber for land reclamation and farming. Applications require affidavits with witnesses, annual acreage limits start at five acres, then up to twenty-five on subsequent years, with proof of cultivation and use of proceeds, and penalties for illegal cutting.
A derailment near Olean involves an Erie oil train splitting in two and bursting into flames. Explosions and intense heat incinerate bodies while rescuers rush to hospitals. At least 18 dead with many injured, crowd gathers as officials canvass for missing names.
A massive blaze at Victoria Dock in Portland started around 10 30 a m fanned by a high southeast wind destroying 10 000 tons of wheat 20 carloads of flour and 500 tons of barley plus machinery with losses exceeding 600 000 dollars The fire spread to nearby stores lodging houses and Nelsons residence with total damage estimated around 25 000 dollars Firemen faced shifting winds and water shortages while a suspect fled the scene Captain Kerrigan pursued a man seen near the dock but a formal culprit remained at large as alarms failed to reach some fire units on duty
Wabash officials defend injunction against labor actions. Financial circles in New York see President Ramsey's move as a decisive blow to unions. If made permanent, it would rival England's Taff Vale case in curbing strike power and business disruption.
The piece notes Washington state criminalizing gambling promptians a wave of residents to Oregon with Portland seen as a boom city and exoduster influx tied to Lewis and Clark Expo. It cites Seattle cleansing efforts, Albany stone-throwing youths fined five dollars, and Baker City sheriff’s deputies at home with smallpox among jail prisoners.
A historic article discusses the skill of fattening cattle quickly and profitably. It notes that consistent, balanced feeding prevents disease like scouring, and stresses careful measurement, even feed distribution, and attentive supervision. Droppings and behavior indicate finishing progress.
Dr. Tatum travels to the Willamette Valley for business matters. Gardiner plans a bram band. Local youths practice without an instructor. W P Reed and party depart for Smith River to tend Reed stock. Blanche and Myrtle Parker return to Loon Lake after visiting Gardiner relatives. Will Daily and Will Lyster return from Corvallis. Palmer property at Scottsburg including hotel ranch and stock sold to Will Fisher and Paul Weasela. Friends of Rev and Mrs.
The item notes a mix of March weather including sun showers and light snow. It records F. A. Finley repairing a slide at the district’s upper end and Rev W E Thornton and Elder Hurd preaching to an appreciative audience. A large Friday night gathering at the Finleys’ home included Emma Finley and Hon R B Dixon, with games and late-night refreshments. Other names listed include M B Hughes Ida Erikson Anna Emma Susia Finley Claud Whitsett James Dixon Otto Erikson and Oxz Wao Exons Utah passes a 10000 dollar bill for Lewis and Clark fair display. Seattle burglary shootout ends with suspect killed. Colorado Springs strike at reduction plants involving state troops. Waterbury strikes turn deadly with a policeman killed and over 5000 dollars reward offered. Portland boxing match ends with Jack O Keefe defeating Jimmy Britt after a below-the-belt punch.
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