Pope Pius X Dies Amid World War Turmoil
The papal secretary announced Pope Pius X died at 1 20 as Italy waged war. Cardinals lingered to discuss a conclave while foreign dignitaries hoped for neutrality and a new Pope from Utrecht or Netherlands observers voiced cautious forecasts amid turmoil in Rome.
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German Army Sweeps Into France Unchecked
The Daily Telegraph reports the German advance sweeping from Mons toward Ghent and south toward Mons as Belgian forces retire. The movement aims at a turning of the front, with threats toward Maubeuge and Valenciennes and a possible push toward Charleroi and the Lille region. Refugees flee, civilians are disarmed, and bells mark the danger as the papal situation in Rome grows dire with the Pope gravely ill and surrounded by cardinals and staff.
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French Abandon of Territory Amid Battle Rages
War office reports indicate French forces withdrawing from occupied areas along the Meuse to reinforce a defense line. French and British troops hold near Ghivat while advancing positions along the Ardennes roads. Joffre controversially halted a broader front reestablishment as the conflict around Maubeuge and Donon intensifies. Pope Pius IX biographical notes accompany ongoing political religious struggles and state church tensions in Europe.
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Town Taken Five Times in Front Line Rail Station Tale
Paris Charleroi railway tale from Feignies frontier staff describes five takebacks by French and Germans across three days. Train horns, mistaken arrival, and French chasseurs pursuit yield capture of Proaians as townsfolk misread the invaders and clattered to welcome them.
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Ranks Leveled by War Across European Fronts
A wartime dispatch notes widespread leveling of ranks as artillery roars along the Sambre and Charleroi fronts. It laments that both rich and poor face rising costs of life and hardship amid the bombardment.
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American National Retail Jewelers convention notes rising jewelry prizes
Delegates at the sixth annual American National Retail Jewelers convention report a 25 percent increase in prize and result values for diamonds and platinum due to the European war. No diamonds were being voted. Belgian workers and prisoners are referenced as affected. Germany has been called to its colors, complicating commerce. The association aims to proceed with caution amid wartime disruption.
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Salmon Season Described as Best in Three Years
The article notes a three year peak for salmon fishing, with lower river canners and upper river wheelers seeing strong activity. European war impact reduced cold storage markets, while overall canned packs rose about 80,000 cases over last year and total season output saw mixed gains across head, pack, and pickled products.
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Dried Fruit Prices Fall Yet War Price Rise Occurs
Prices for dried apples prunes peaches pears and raisins dropped or held steady despite wartime food shortages. Demand remains higher for some staples like rice and beans while export embargoes and supply shifts push up or stabilize prices in various markets. The piece notes increased purchases by Germany and Austria and mentions San Pedro and New Orleans rice price movements and the China No 1 rice embargo affecting supplies.
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State delays reveal fraudulently obtained school land deeds
Oregon must explain a 114 year delay between deed grants and filing a mortgage to hide deeds alleged as fraudulent. Judge orders state to justify delay while Hyde faces potential action and other applicants claim improper delays. Orenco Club revives civic league into Oranco Chamber with five directors and annual plans.
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Two Per Cent of Berry Crop Donated to Advertise Salem
Oregon Loganberry Growers association members pledged two percent of this year’s berry crop to advertise Salem. Over $1200 was subscribed. A co operation committee including H. R. Crawford, A. S. Gile, George Moores and Frank F. Rodgers, Ral Gilbert will work with Salem Commercial Club for promotion. The Salem Fruit Union and H. S. Gile & Co promised dried berry samples. Hop picking to start as crop yields vary. some yards in Polk county drop to 60 percent, others normal. Picking begins next week and by Sept 16 all growers will have crops. Railroads placed orders for large supplies for dining.
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Medford Water Rates Cut For Household Users
City officials reduced water charges from 2 dollars 60 cents to 1 dollar 75 cents per 6000 gallons, and from 25 cents to 16 cents per 100 gallons for larger use. All water entrants must be metered, while primary household use stays at a flat 1 dollar 50 cents monthly.
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European War Not Hurt U S Says Expert Analyst
Washington expert Daniel C Roper, longtime statistician on economic policy, argues the European war will spur a distinct US economic uptrend. He notes temporary shocks from foreign asset withdrawals and supply disruptions, but maintains the United States remains self-sufficient with per capita food and wealth imports modest, and that foreign trade will not derail national well being.
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Grain Exports Are Cut By 100 Million Bushels Loss
Chicago reports a major shift as European demand drops with Germany's isolation. The piece notes that imports by two key countries average 125 million bushels while their crops total 20 million, creating a large surplus supply and a need to cut exports. It warns that naval supremacy and Russian trade influence could further restrict wheat exports as Europe faces reduced demand.
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Shinyo Maru to Sail for Japan with Passengers and Cargo
The Japanese liner Shinyo Maru, carrying about 2000 passengers and over 2000 tons of merchandise, is expected to sail to Nagasaki for overhaul and transfer of cargo and personnel. It is anticipated the ship will be used by the Japanese government as transports for distant points.
Refugee arrivals from Flushing reach Carlebad during wartime
London steamers from Flushing transport 650 Americans to Carlebad as war erupts. Notable passengers include Frank A. Mansey, publisher active with relief efforts at Carls bed, and Archer M. Hartington, president of the American geographies no ciety and his wife, detained briefly by German police near Pyles.
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News Notes Of Current Week
American tourists depart Europe as planes gather in Rome to announce a new pope. General Carraña becomes provisional president of Mexico. German cavalry reportedly enters Brussels. Namur falls to Germans. Count von Tex sails to Seattle. Brussels’ burgomaster surrenders to Germany. Germany’s war impact grows with idle factories and rising losses, while France prepares Louvre defenses and 3000 Americans may depart France. Japan’s Shingo Maru sails toward Japan. widespread reports of casualties and mobilizations in Belgium, France, and the United States.
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