Timber land fraud rattles Portlanders in Oregon tale
A Portland crowd paid about 4176 dollars to Oscar C. Stone for alleged timber land locations in the Alsea country near Corvallis. Stone, active from a Failing Building office, vanished as victims fear they were duped by a scheme promising timber claims with advertising fees. Locators allegedly guided 30 people into Alsea woods, claiming fine timber though actual locations remain dubious.
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Pommaxn
Portland
Oscar C. Stone
Timber Landa
Alsen Country
Renton County
Stone
Steme
Benton County
Carvallis
Littlefield
Corvallis
Pan
Precy
Mr. Stone
Houseope
Alsea
Corvallix
Kerless
Philomath
Election returns show Republican gains in Rhode Island
Recount in Woonsocket swaps three Democrats for Republicans in the General Assembly giving Republicans a four seat edge in the Rhode Island House while the Senate tilts Republican by 28 to 9. Nebraska and Nevada results hint at GOP strength, with John Sparks elected Nevada governor and broader fusion outcomes affecting state legislatures.
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Provinence
R. I
Woonsocket
General Assembly
House
Lixcoty
Neb
Mickey
Senate
Dexven
Arapahoe County
United States Senate
Oregon Irrigation Association Meeting Sets Election and Benefit Plan
The Oregon Irrigation Association holds its annual meeting starting November 1st with permanent officers to be elected and discussions on the Irrigation Act from the last Congress. The company offers a round trip at a reduced fare on the certificate plan for attendees.
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Oregon Irrigation Association
Governor Geer and Taxpayers League Call For Session
Reports from Pours on November 7 suggest Governor Geer may issue a call for a special legislative session. Delegates from Multnomah County plan a social gathering with limited policy talk to publicly align and build familiarity. The main aim cited is addressing petitions urging an extra meeting of the General Assembly to lift a local downturn.
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Pours
Geer
General Assembly
Despond
Multnomah County
Beaver Colony Report Sparks Enjoinment Effort
A beaver colony near the Deschutes River headwaters attracts actions by Howiers who are reportedly killing them. Gainy Warded Quimby dispatches a deputy at Klamath Falls to restrain the killings, citing state law protecting beavers as scarce. In Lane County, Michigan lumber interests complete a 22 000 acre timber purchase totaling about 300 000 dollars.
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Deschutes River
Howiers
Gainy
Quimby
Klamath Falls
Michigan
Lane County
State Land Board Sealed Bids For Described Lands
The State Land Board will receive sealed bids until Navy 11 1902 at 2 p.m. for lands described including section 36 and part of section 16 in townships 30 5 and 41 8, R.E. containing 808 40 acres. Bids require one fifth cash or check with application and are subject to rejection. Send bids to M J Chamberlin Clerk of Board Salem. Dated October 16 1902.
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State Land Board
Navy
W.M
Willison
Amy
M. J. Chamberlin
Salem
L. Chamnenuig
Douglas County Creamery Opens in Reseburg Oregon
The Douglas County Creamery at Reseburg began operations in May, handling cream on the separator plan with about thirty steadily growing customers. It is owned by Gaddis and Gardner, with Gaddis as business manager and Gardner as operator, producing about 8 pounds of butter per week for city sale. A breeder, BEA Hinkle, near Deer Creek, has four new registered cows and four registered bulls, continuing the family line of Colonial Red Polls though the registered stock is now used.
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Douglas County Creamery
Reseburg
Oregon
Gaddis & Gardner
Gaddis
Gardner
Mr. Bea
Hinkle
Deer Creek
Roseburg
Het
Rural dairy and livestock farms described near Des Moines
The article notes F L Calkins and J T Hinkle operate dairies within four to six miles, using Jersey cows, butter making, and planned silo building. It mentions W P Rock chickens, alfalfa along the Des river, and a large goat operation with Angora stock, 2000 goats and 500 wethers sold this year to clear land on government-adjacent acres.
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Miller
Thornte
Dairy and goats buoy Roseburg farming picture
The main milk supplier is Mr C E Gaddis with about 70 cows, surplus going to the creamery. Since the creamery opened little butter is shipped into Roseburg. Goats fetch around 2.5 dollars for wethers and 4 dollars for nannies, yielding 2 to 3 pounds of mohair per goat. Roughly 10,000 goats are in the Roseburg area, with Mr Thornton noting roughly 6,000 bought in the last three years.
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C.E. Gaddis
Rorburg
Roseburg
Thornton
Roseburg Poised as Future Railroad Center
A Roseburg resident predicts the city will become a major railroad hub after the Great Central Railroad locates a route through Roseburg from Marshfield to Salt Lake City. Planes include a three story stone depot, 1000 acres bought nearby for 300 houses, and six miles of track contracts. The town rapidly grows with demand for rooms and rising property values as work accelerates.
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Roseburg
Douglas County
Imperial Hotel
Great Central Railroad Company
Marshfield
Salt Lake City
Murder in the Second Degree Verdict in Benton Case
Evcext Nov 8 The Benton murder trial jury found Heavu guilty of second degree murder for killing Benton Tracy in Junction City on May 20. Jurors deliberated four hours and six to six split ended with a second degree verdict. The prisoner showed relief as judge Hamilton imposed a life sentence. Scott Bogorth reports from Salem news. The editor notes heavy rains flood farming sections of Kansas and Missouri after the stock show visit.
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Benton
McOnd
Benton Tracy
Junction City
Scott Bogorth
Salem
Homelead
Kansas City
Farm Near Roseburg Seeks Buyer on 17 Acres
A compact homestead listing for 17 acres adjoining fair grounds 14 miles east of Roseburg. Features include good buildings 150 bearing fruit trees and 10 acres in cultivation. Asking price 1225 dollars. Inquiries at Milikin's shoe store Roseburg. Wheat market hints at higher prices. Additional notches possible.
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Fair Grounds
Roseburg
Milikin’s
Judge Hale Sues Portland for Leg Injury
Judge W C Hale of Grants Pass sues the city of Portland for 100 damages claiming injuries to his leg after he fell into an excavation while walking to the depot. The incident occurred in Portland causing serious leg damage and prompting the claim.
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W. C. Hale
Grants Pase
City of
Portland
Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promoted for Infant Health
An old testimonial praises Dr Merce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for ill fed babies. The writer claims benefits for mothers and children, asserting improved nourishment and stronger growth, with scattered personal endorsements amid garbled text.
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Pierce
Merce
Mary Munrock
Murrock
Woodard
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