25 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1914
Page
1
Fragmented clipping reports the week's turbulence with Britain warning against incursions, German raids on English shores, and ships sunk off England. It notes a rapid British battleship build, Belgian aid, and Wilson's stance on border issues, plus Prohibition debates and Hobson amendment outcomes in Washington.
Secretary Lane after long talks with Representative Sinnott and Senator Chamberlain agrees on a cooperative Oregon irrigation plan. He promises no new state matching funds beyond 450000 for a new project, but warns Oregon must follow the cooperative terms and avoid unilateral actions.
The State Land Board leased Summer and Albert lakes to Jason C. Moore of a New York syndicate for 45 years. Moore plans at least $6 million in equipment and development over two years, with 8000 to 8800 workers, piping raw product to a Deschutes to Columbia river plant. The board will seek ratification. bids from the Ordon Sodium Potash association were irregular and lower in potential output.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a 5 percent freight rate increase on most rail traffic east of the Mississippi and north of the Potomac, citing wartime demand and existing needs. Dissenting views argued the move is morally wrong and beyond the commission’s authority. About 65 percent of volume faced no rise. coal and iron ore traffic were exempt or limited. The decision aims to boost revenue, with analysts estimating an additional 30 million dollars in net income and up to 60 million in potential gains for railroads.
Petrograd reports Germans evacuated Lod with German plans to seize the right bank of the Vintas, then push from Miawa. A Berlin critic warns against exaggerated claims of a decisive Russian defeat amid ongoing pressure on the left bank.
General Scott prepares to confer with Mexican leaders near Naco Sonora and with Governor Maytorena and Villa supporters. The move aims to avert further border fighting through preliminary talks before broader peace conferences. American forces total about 4700 under Brigadier General Biles, including infantry, cavalry, and field artillery.
Washington reports Consular Agent Sarothers telegraphed the State Department that Governor Maytorena, commanding Villa forces, threatened to fire on American territory near Nuoo Sonora. Provisional President nese had pressed Maytorena to abandon a tilt toward Neco, while American officials demanded restraint and withdrawal.
Congress debates the Post Department as part of the annual postal appropriation bill. A split among Democrats defeated a plan to cut postmasters salaries and replace rural services with contracts while increasing penalties for mail carriers. Emperor William reports a Russian front breakthrough via Berlin, and Lowell mills plan 44 hour shifts to meet rising fabric demand with about 2400 workers to be hired.
Oldest resident of Walla Walla, Sarah Todd aged 105, reportedly active till near the end. She came from Eugene Oregon to the Northwest Christian Home, lived there until March 2 and retained her vitality.
British coastal towns suffer damage in a German air and naval raid campaign. Whitby and Scarborough report casualties as 110 total are listed, with three ships engaging and abbey and harbor structures hit. civilians and military casualties confirmed.
A congressional bill cuts Columbia River harbor works funding, shifting allocations. The committee eyed reductions across Oregon and Washington projects, removing about $600,000 from the mouth of the Columbia while preserving larger line items. Final amounts remained under debate as plans set to begin next March.
A British steamer report claims forty of the Emden crew were captured, details note a wireless disruption and ashore on Cocos Island before fleeing and failing to rejoin their ship as a British vessel sighted in Manila.
A fragmentary report describes shells hitting around Beeleborough and Besrborough, damaging residences including the Wesleyan church. A wireless station was attacked while a shipyard warehouse burned, with 80 wounded and several aborbed by the blaze as military activity increased nearby.
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