World News Briefs From Many Nations In 1917
A digest of global items notes Senator Workd of California not seeking re election in 1917, war profits and incomes debates, French loans to England, a mine disaster in Boomer West Virginia killing nineteen, a police census of Greater New York showing 6 258 888 inhabitants, and Winston Churchill as a front for Baj. Also reported: wheat land sale near La Grande Oregon for 16000 cash, Avalon California destroyed by fire, plans for a Paris peace council during Kitchener’s visit, Italy’s onslaught on Austria, Jane Addams hospitalized in Chicago, Hoquiam shipbuilders building a large coastal schooner, Henry Ford chartering a ship for pacific data to Europe and sending a cable to the Pope on peach matters, French youth called to arms, Roosevelt withdraws from state primary ballot, Warsaw University charter showing German control with Polish lectures, a German behind supply plans in New York conspiracy case, the repaired Smile Rheims statue in Paris, Du Pont powder plant explosion at Wilmington killing thirty and injuring seven, London beer strikes by unionists, Tacoma detectives thwarting a grain broker scam, a Portland mice prank at a movie house, and French aid to the needy with a Federal education aid view.
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Workd
California
Soldat
England
Boomer
W. Va
Greater Newek
Roosevelt Ita Hie
Warsaw University
Pollak
New York
Germany
Rheims
Paris
Rheims Cathedral
Weven
Hagley Yard
du Pont Powder Company
Wilmington
Delaware
Pushing Against Austrian Front at Three Points
As winter slows major offensives, Italian forces under King Victor Emmanuel launch renewed attacks on Austrians along the Isonzo front. Reports claim sustained efforts against bridgeheads and mountain positions, with Austrians downplaying gains while public projections suggest retreats. Governor Pinkham declines Ford peace mission invite, citing U S commitments at home.
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Sly
London
Albani
Montemmgro
Victor Emanuel
Inonzo
Tolinino
Gorixia
Gortala
Italy
American protest over British seizure of vessels
The State Department formally notified London that American vessels of the Trans Atlantic Company may be seized by the British Admiralty. The note requests verification of British plans and warns the United States will not tolerate high handed actions. If Britain confirms steps to seize ships, a sharp protest will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
State Department
Foreign Office of
London
Amerean ‘Trans-Atantic
Foreign Office
Great Britain
Downing Street
D. Pere
Athia Park
Thia
San Peano
Oregon Teachers to Receive Professional Certificates
Salem reports that J A Churchill, state superintendent, will issue professional teachers certificates to instructors meeting five criteria. The certs acknowledge past teaching but aid boards in hiring. Requirements include eight months teaching in 1916, standard training, local institute attendance, and reading two books in the teachers reading circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Toschera
Oregon
J. A. Churchill
Churchill
Ing
University of Oregon Or
Oregon Agricult
Reichstag Opens Sixth War Session Under Food and War Control
Berlin reports the Reichstag meets for its sixth wartime session with focus on food supply regulation and war conduct. The program includes a bill to modify punishments under martial law and a government age limit proposal, with expected debate on the new measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Reichstag
Tha
Panis
German plot charges and wartime politics examined
In New York one man faces charges of conspiring to blow up munitions and steamships and damage American factories, linking to Robert Fay as a major figure. The text notes debates in the Reichstag over food supply regulation and war aims, with potential remarks by Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg. A Basnermann report hints at a significant speech on foreign policy and peace terms, while other items describe art purchases for Lincoln memorabilia and Southern Oregon pioneers in 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Scheie
New York
Robert Fay
Reichstag
Germany
von Bethmann- Hiellweg
Ernest Basnermann
Nayorta
Mituerl
Combat
Butler
Mepfather
Jacob Thompson
Swinging Dial Scale Best Salem to Avoid Misunderstanding
Fred G. Buchtel deputy senior of weights and measures announces that scales with the ordinary swinging tip would be allowed for sale at public markets subject to approval. Do not buy family scales as they are not for trade and are often inaccurate. Scales must be approved and may be returned if found inaccurate. The note appears in a Salem publication amid warnings on proper scale use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Fred G. Buchtel
Weighta and Measures
Office of Weights and Measures
English Soldiers Use Gas at London Peace Meeting
English soldiers disrupted a London peace meeting by the Union of Democratic Control, seizing the platform with tickets beyond members. Gas bombs were reportedly used as soldiers stormed the hall, forcing speakers and leaflet distributors to seek refuge in an adjoining anteroom. The episode turned into a recruiting rally amid clashes and interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Memorial Hall
Union of Democratic Control
Union
Ay Anterdom
Tornado claims ten victims at Hot Springs Ark
Tornado crossed two miles southeast of Hot Springs killing ten people and injuring twenty, with about thirty homes demolished and communications cut. Property damage estimated between 500000 and 600000. confirms another large calamity following a six million dollar city fire two years earlier. George Tanner and Mrs Tanner, with two children, killed. bodies brought to Hot Springs hospitals after being found in wreckage. Soldiers seek fur muffs as Christmas gift suggestion from German front.
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Springs
Ark
Hot Springs
William G. Maurice
George Tanner
Mra. Tanner
Thie
Deported Babe Awaiting New York Transfer
A Belgian infant, about one month old, seized by British authorities off Midway was ordered deported to the United States via New York. Field Marshal French approved the deportation, with government officials noting the case as handled by the immigration bureau. Counsel for Mrs. Parey Proctor represented the adoptive claim, while the British and American authorities coordinate.
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London
Resersmmn Suvssms Si
Ate Warningus
D. C
Esmaag
Delkerke
Bonday
New York
Marshal French
United States
Immigration Bureau
French
Cere
Mra
Parey Proctor
Baronem von Blaoftias
Haa
Peace advocates press for US conference pledge
Delegates from Washington report that peace advocates Mme Roarke Schwim fungary and Mrs. Ethel Snow pressed President Wilson at the White House for a neutral nations conference or a US delegate. They claim they carry information that belligerents favor a conference, and Henry Ford may assist. The President gave no commitment and announced no statement on calling a conference.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Europe
Mme
Roarke Schwimfungary
Ethel Snowsow
White House
Washington
United States
Flowan
Henry Ford
Aho
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Hoquiam
Wash
Desien
Pope
Window
Kimo
Prance 10 Armaty
Tacoma
Portland
Navy
Taree
X. Ta
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France
Bondulo
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William S)sims
U, & Nep
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Rockland
St. Helens
St Helene
Yankton Center
Haem Good School
Northwoot
Landa
Ace
Walter Scholz
Southern Oregon
Bao Alo
Abraham Lincoln
Grant Cathe
Baker
Hamilton
Grant County
Ben Pittsburg
Totel
Little Rock
John H.ruump‘ng
Helens
Mont
Wan
Arkansas National Bank of Hot Springs
Peerseas
Edward Spear
Beb
Boprema
Artain Bank Sranist Spee
Barlin
von Boelow
Tegeblatt
von Buslow
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Preston-Shaffer Milling Co
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Dell Bros
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