Various World News Tidbits From Oregon to Europe
A fragmented clipping reports fires in Salem destroying a large fruit plant, drownings in Seattle, and legal debates on married women's property in Oregon. It notes a U S fleet visit to Pacific harbors, Portland Beavers' 8 1 victory, Seattle streetcar strikes, and unusual cold in Pennsylvania. Other items cover Belgian relief, an American submarine missing near Honolulu, and ongoing prohibition talk.
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U. S
Panama Canal
Portland
Pacific Coast
Portland Beavers
Los Angeles
Macore
Honolulu
Two Ships Torpedoed Drowning 150 Lives Lost
London report details the torpedoing of the African Fatabs and the Aguila by German submarines. About 169 aboard perished, with 140 rescued and eight later dying. The Aguila crew numbered 42 plus three passengers. U‑28 fired on lifeboats, killing a passenger and engineers. Survivors describe boats being riddled as they lowered. Other ships, including the Otillie and Amatel, faced damage or sinking near Fishguard and Flamborough Head.
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London
Alsking
Aguila
England
Aur
Pembrokeshire
Pamenger
Otillie
Itn
Jet
Fishquand
Tone
Special Train Carries U S Troops to Border
San Antonio reports a battalion of the Third Field Artillery with 50 men and 12 guns, under Colonel Vandousen, is rushed to the border from Fort Sam Houston. Major General Punaton and General Funston discuss readiness as forces maneuver toward Browneville. Nearby, Mexican troops approach Las Balsa and Nuevo Laredo, while German naval activity resumes in the Baltic and Gulf of Bothnia as tensions rise.
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San Antonio
Texas
Third Field Artillery
George W. Vandousen
Fort Sam Houston
Brownaville
Prederick Punaton
Brownevilla
Saily
Esa
Funston
Department of the
Jose Rodrigues
Carmp
Las Balsa
Carranan
Sauaregs
Matamoron
Mexico
Hdefonso Castro
Nuevo Laredo
Kaa Rosina
Flax Industry Aided by Oregon State Board Action
Oregon State Board of Control approves a flax industry program offering growers 15 dollars per ton for straw delivered to the state penitentiary. Governor Withycombe backs planting near the prison to employ convicts, with seed and expert assistance to be supplied and paid from the appropriation as work progresses.
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Salem
State Board of Control
Oregon
W Witiycombe
Withycombe
John ©. Cady
Albany
Hannett
Sexenwieg
Ireland
New Halibut Ground Found Off Oregon Coast
The 1914 survey by the Bureau of Fisheries located a halibut ground near Newport spanning about 260 square miles. Peak runs occur in August and September with fishing possible from April to October, and 21 trips yielded about 850000 pounds valued around 24000 dollars. Coos Bay may supply halibut in limited numbers while the Oregon coast shows abundant flounders and cods, charted in the final report available on request.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Flahries
Oregon
Newport
Ore
Coos Bay
Bureau of Findaries
Washington, D.C
Marketing Farm Products Says Farmers Must Unite
Oregon Agricultural College Dean J A Boxill argues that farmers lose profits to middlemen and stresses the need for farmer cooperatives. He cites Beall's finding that farmers sell about 10 billion dollars of goods annually and urges uniform products, persistent community advertising, quality labeling, proper packing and grading to boost market demand.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Dean J. A. Boxill
School of Commerce
Bio Cervican
Ean Beall
Oregon Clay Wares Advised to Boost Publicity
Donn J A Bexell of Oregon Agricultural College School of Commerce cites about thirty clay and brick manufacturers in Oregon and urges organized advertising to expand markets. Output value is around $730000 annually with $1500 spent per $60000 of output. promotion aimed at drainage products could raise demand. Marshfield cuts expenses by 62500 and savings plan, including eliminating a position, to balance the city budget.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Oregor
Donn J. A. Bexell
Oregon Agricultural College School of Commerce
Mont Obay
Aly
Rede
Will
Boxall
Wages Cut Proposed by Hood River Apple Growers
Hood River apple growers in Pine Grove district form an organization to press wage reductions for 1918 season. Details include proposed pay not more than a cent per packed box if grading machines are used and daily wage drops from previous levels. Emphasis on equal pay for women and limited bunkhouse facilities for workers.
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Hood River
Pine Grove
Hona
Piic
C. A. Reed
Kurds Threaten Massacre of Christians Across Persia
Alarming reports describe the hanging of 65 Christians, including French and American nationals, as Kurds threaten a general massacre near Urumiah, Persia. The United States seeks Turkish protection for missionaries and refugees while Britain and Russia discuss deploying troops to secure endangered populations.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Tabris
Persia
Urumish
Gordon Paddock
Tiflis
Rascun
Anid
Petrograd
U. S. Submarine F-4 18 Located 300 Feet Down
Honolulu, T. H. A submerged US submarine F-4 18 lay 300 feet below the surface after failing to rise Thursday. Naval tugs and a dredger prepared heavy chains and tackle as a rescue attempt continued with the Alert tender and Claudine steamer aiding tow plans before nightfall.
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Honolulu
T. H
United States
Atill
Navejo
Hent
Alert
Germany Renews Efforts to Satisfy Italy Demands
Rome reports renewed German attempts to resolve differences between Italy and Austria. Prince von Buelow, the German ambassador, continues persistent diplomacy to broaden the scope beyond the immediate issues. He aims to persuade Italy and Austria that broader policy concerns and mutual interests must guide any settlements.
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Germany
Italy
Rome
Ince von Burlow
Italy Promotes Energetic Action After Adjournment
The Giornale d Italia comments on Italy’s adjournment of the chamber of deputation urging energetic action. With parliamentary liberty, the government can act promptly and firmly as Italy readies for any outcome amid a calm nation. New Butter Record Set in Wisconsin by Holstein cow Finderno Hollingwn Payne yielding 1 116.05 pounds of butterfat in one year under state college supervision.
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Italy
Rome
Chamber of Depution
Giornale d'Italia
Delavan
Wis
Finderno Hollingwn Payne
Holstain
New Jersey State Agricultural College
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Forte
Seattle
Duwamiah River
Orogon
Brumwels
Garrison
Faabington
Pennsylvania
Paris
Chamber BS
Berbia
Belgium
Greece
Montenegro
Hunt
Arizona
Sena Hua
A. L. Flynn
Cottage Grove
Mr. Flynn
Malines
Tormonde
Louvain
Liege
Raymond, Biegs
Mabel Eales
Medford
Central Point
Tenville
Cali
Chicago
Bryan
Zapata
Trevose
Wark
Exid
Jasan
U.S
Baltic
Baltic Sea
Gulf of Bothnia
Eam
Finland
Cibo
Phot “Stray
Britain
Washington, D
Coneul Grean
Hamilton
Bermuda
Mary
Morning Post
Berne
Dispatch
Bureau of Fisheries
Oregon Coast
Marshfield
Beveral Coon County
Rail Board
State Railroad Comminsion
Bandon
Eugene
Bandon High School
Medford High School
Salem High School
Exatera Oregon
Becmive
Clackamas
Oregon City
Itu
Clackamas County
Turkey
Foss-Winship Hardware Company
Barrett
Main Street
Athena
Preston-Shaffer Milling Co
Athena Labor
Northwest
Waiteburg
Washington
Dell Bros. Athena
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