World Doings Of The Current Week Inconsistent News
A montage of reports from the week mentions Germany buying foodstuffs for a four year period, Taft touring Oregon and Washington with speeches, and a cricket plague damaging Grant county crops. It cites Villa generals joining British forces, a holdup in Bothese, Chicago rail rate protests, Roosevelt libel suit, and record April heat in the Eastern states. Also noted: clashes at the Dardanelles, a Portland millionaire’s suicide, labor reforms, Greek news, and European politics including Poland, France, and German actions.
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Beattle
Taft
Oregon
Washington
Grant County
Villa
Bothese
Wash
Commerce
Chicago
Roosevelt on Stard Admits Often Consulting Boss Platt
Syracuse, N Y Theodore Roosevelt testified under cross examination in a libel suit by William Barnes that as governor he freely consulted the Republican party bosses in New York on appointments and legislative matters. He cited Thomas C Platt, then U S senator, saying he took his advice on appointing a Democrat as tax commissioner to please Grady, a Tamany Hall ally.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Theodore Roonwvelt
William Barnes
Republican Party
New York State
Thomas OC. Platt
New York
United States Senate
Grady
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Erica
Roosevelt Case Piat
Roosevelt
Platt
Elihu Root
Hadley
Jenks
Cornell
James A. Dill
Commander Gives Notice of Intent to Intern Kronprinz Wilhelm
Washington reports a German cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm will intern rather than wait for the U S government to deem sea worthy. The move ends fears of a standing watch off Virginia Capes and allows 4500 tons of coal. Heat wave sweeps the Eastern U S with crop damage and high temperatures from Minnesota valley to Atlantic coast.
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Kronprinz Wiltelm
Washington, D. C
Newport News
Alder Kronprinz
Wilhelm
United States
Navy Department
Virginia Capes
Thierfelder
Thierschene
Friedrich
Haven
Hampton
Capes
Dogs Shot on Sight in Baker to Prevent Rabies Epidemic
Baker and surrounding areas face a rabies scare as Chief Jackson orders police to shoot on sight all dogs unless muzzled. The city plans a broad war on wildlife including coyotes, with hunters and trappers to be employed under federal guidance.
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Baker
Baker—Honomouw
Haing
Poison Jackson
Minas National Forest
Ephham Barnes
United States Biological Iuey
Oregon Hens Set Record at Panama Exposition
Oregon Agricultural College entries dominated the egg-laying contests at the Panama-Pacific Exposition. White Leghorns led the month with 287 eggs, Barred Rocks 226, and an OA C crossbred hen produced 80 eggs in 91 days. Individual leaders include OA C crows with 83 eggs and 81 to 82 egg achievers. The exhibit drew wide attention from daily visitors.
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Oregon Bar(culture ) College
Corvallis
Leghorna Likewine
G. D. Adama
O. A
P. Jaid
Attinota
Mare
Dairying Seen as Sure Wealth Path by Experts
Oregon Agricultural College speakers tell students and dairymen that dairying offers steady income and soil renewal. They cite Denmark and Northern states as proof, noting prosperous Dutch and Yankee herds, expansion of dairy trade, and westward foundation stock shipments boosting herds and farm profits.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Oregon
Washington
United States
Denmark
Vanes
Wixtonsin
Minnesota
New York
Wisconsin
Daylight Through Last Tunnel On Coos Bay Line
The Eugene to Coos Bay daylight line nears completion as the last tunnel No 7 accelerates progress after 18 months of compressed air drills. Eight tunnels planned with not-yet-completed first and last sections. A C Paterson subcontractor and Gy KR Broughton the bridge engineer arrived to oversee final trestle and sluice bridge work along the lakes.
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Eugene
Willamette-Pacifié
Umpqua
Coos Bay
Noti
Lake
A. C. Paterton
Haniner & Hauer
Bogen
Gy KR
Broughton
Acme
Sluslaw Deawbridge
Exports for Year Run Into Billions and World War Trade
US exports for the current year are forecast near 2.7 billion. Breadstuffs in the first months totaled 59 million, compared with 2 million in March 1914. By February 28 eight months showed British territory taking half of exports, with France second in markets. Detailed figures show Britain receiving 587 million, Canada 197 million, and other nations varying, with notable gains in French, Italian, Dutch, Danish, and Cuban territories and a general pattern of shifts among European powers during wartime.
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Washington
D. C
Redfield
Wiloya
Hin
United States
Department of
Steen
Germany
Italy
Holland
Denmark
Cuba
Sweden
Japan
Norway
Spain
Mexico
Russia
Brasil
Argentina
Belgium
Panama
China
Switaeland
Turkey
Great Britain
Ireland
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Ins
Hong Kong
Switzerland
Aborers Warned To Avoid Rush To Alaska Labor Outlook
A Washington letter from Chairman Hiden urges Senator Jones to curb a potential rush of laborers to Alaska for the Bernard-Fairbanks railroad. It notes ample current supply and warns that a stampede could harm future labor prospects and the government's plans for summer work, requesting influence to prevent such a crowding.
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Alaska
Washington, D. C
Benard-Fairbanks
Jonen
Hiden
Lhoen
Thera
Rae
Prohibition Doubts Rise In British Debate
In the House of Commons Prime Minister Asquith signals no intent for general prohibition. Chancellor Lloyd George to present proposals next week on controlling drinking hours. Reuters dispatch notes a German submarine incident near Aberdeen, with the Glenartie trawler seized.
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London
Dore
Premiser Asquith
House of Commony
David Loyd George
Lindon
Berlin
Aayn Reuter
Amsterdam
Aberdeen
North Sea
Aberdean
Scotland
Norway
Londen
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Exchange Telegraph Company
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Bignorina Ida Honora
Mario Lambardi
Good Samaritan Hospital
Mr. Lombardi
Johnson
California
Meck Vonvier
Penitentiarias
Poland
Villain Rey
Prussia
Makaesice Mie Itiona
Foc Ln
MeKensie
Linter
Hluck
New York War Relief
Cls Hoave
France
Minaisippi Valley
Atlantic Coast
Agricultural Durers
Porta
Washbean
Richmond
Toledo
Grand Rapids
She
Cincinnati
Elkina
W. Va
Port Huron
Mich
Fireen Bay
Wis
Tire
M. F. Harper
Hinkor
Here
Cochranne la Grande
Shaw
Sunnyslope
Powdar
Fairview
Aminant
Hollond
la Granda
Lackawanna Railroad
Hood
Commercial Club
Qauckayanoa
Adé
Salem
Olcott
Bah Au Mon Ak Atripa
Neal
Scranton
Hood River
Mao m
Losus
Han
Tillamook
Ina General
Prince of Wales
Dritiahen i Ieet
Gelf
Rovatiirg
HE. Harper
North Roseburg
Mel
Mr. Harper
Panama Fair
New Coos Bay
Secretary of Commerce
North Soa
Foss-Winship Hardware Company
Barrett
Main Street
Athena
Preston-Shaffer Milling Co
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Northwest
Waitsburg
Dell Bros
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