News notes of current week United States exports rise
A sweeping digest of world events and domestic concerns from the period. It covers U S export growth of 86 percent in January, severe snow in New York with seven deaths, bread price shifts in Chicago, and vast wartime movements including Allied and German actions. It notes Villa's advances near Tampico, shipping mishaps off California, and political shifts in Britain and Italy. The report samples refugee, censorship, and civil matters, plus curious local incidents in Seattle and Portland.
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United States
New York
Chicago
Two British Vessels Sunk Off West Coast of England
A German submarine raid off the west coast of England on Monday sank two British vessels. The Ben Cruachan, a 1978-ton steamer carrying coal from Cardiff to Liverpool, was warned to abandon ship within ten minutes before torpedoes sent it to the bottom. the Linda Blanche, a steam trawler from Manchester to Belfast, was also sunk after divers attacked it with mines as the crew fled to lifeboats. Both crews reached land safely, Ben Cruachan at Fleetwood and Linda Blanche at Liverpool. The Graphic reported the events and that the sub later pursued but the Graphic escaped to Monsey.
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London
England
Caniiff
Liverpool
Manchester
Belfast
Ben Cruachen
Fleetwood
Ben Cruachan
Mbmarine
Ben Crascen
Morrison Shipping Company
Cardiff
Turks Beaten in Snow Storm on Caucasus Front
Report from Petrograd describes a January 27 action on the Sari Katysh front where a Russian column exploited a snow storm to cross the mountains, capturing the thirteenth Turk division with staff, 16 officers, seven surgeons and 450 others, along with three cannons, ammunition trains and war munitions. Turks counterattacked but were repulsed with heavy losses, abandoning material to the Russians.
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Petrograd
Caucasus
Garness
Fifa
Losmos
Pastor Uses Doll in Talk at Baltimore Church
Baltimore Dr Weston Bruner surprised worshippers at Fuller Baptist Church when he produced a doll to illustrate his sermon against modern feminine apparel. The sermon condemned styles and emphasized modesty, stating clothes reveal a woman's character even if they do not make the man.
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Baltimore
Weston Bruner
Fuller
bin Darton
Aablonaire
President's Niece in Films and War Aid Efforts
The article notes President Wilson’s niece and Margaret Vale securing roles in New York films, highlighting a Southern background and athletic interests. It mentions American Red Cross relief to Serbia, with hospitals aiding 1900 wounded Serbians and Austrian prisoners, and calls for sanitary war relief measures and steel for hospital equipment.
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New York
Wilson
Margaret Vale
William Fo
Are
Authoreas
Ame Ae
Nod Pier
Dalted Biaten Vita
White House
South Carolina
New Albany Woman Said to Be Civil War Marine
Fragmentary report identifies a New Albany woman as one of the only Black women recognized for wartime service in the Civil War as a marine. Details are incomplete and not fully clear from the text.
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New Albany
Ind
Lucy
Doings of Oregon Legislature Brief Resume in Salem
A brief resume outlines bills introduced and actions taken by Oregon’s legislature. The Portland Electric Light Co. valuation is pegged around 60 million dollars for its property as presented to the State Railroad Commission. Witness W J Hagenah described the company’s asset inventory and appraisal method. Franklin T. Griffith attended. R A Leiter led company examination. Major line items include roadway and tracks 8 694 000 land 9 076 826 equipment 4 987 000 buildings fixtures and grounds 44 867 000 rolling rock and floating equipment 4 667 000 hydraulic power works 4 167 000 water powers and cost of development 9 062 000.
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Portland Electric Light Co
Saya
State Capitol
Salem
Eer Railran, Light & Power Company
State Railroad Commission
W. J. Huganah
Hie
Pran
Agonah
Franklin T. Griffith
R. A. Leiter
Hagenah
New Workmen's Nion Act Filed in Senate
State Capitol Salem. A bill proposing workmen compensation similar to Michigan law was introduced in the senate by Senator Bingham. The act would remove employee contributions for minor injuries and base compensation on earning capacity, with an 18 member industrial commission appointed by the governor. Employers could fund compensation via casualty companies, mutual insurance, self payment, or state provision. The measure aims to reduce accidents by mandating safety devices and to align with Michigan’s successful model.
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State Capitol
Salem
Michigan
Senate
Benator Bingham
Bingham
House Passes Bill to Repeal Many Appropriations
In Salem lawmakers debated repealing various appropriations including a $70,000 National Guard fund. The bill moved past objections as Representative resign… of Marion County urged saving the item, while others argued the fund had been included to support guard operations. Voting machines law remains under review with counties able to choose machine use.
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Salem
Friends of the
Oregon Nationsl Guard
Natior Guard Fund
Marion
Kaltoomah
Sei Ee Co
Michelbrook
Prominent Women Plead For Girls School at Salem Capitol
In Salem, 12 women from various clubs urged the joint Ways and Means Committee to keep the Industrial School for Girls. They argued the school is a duty and economical, not a frivolous issue, noting only a small number of girls are currently served and opposing abolition. Mrs Blumaner of the Council of Jewish Women warned against removing the institution.
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Salem
Itah
Waywi
Waya and Means
Teglalature
Woman's Clube
Mra
M. Blumaner
Council of Jewish Women
Permanent Voter Registration Approved by House
State Capitol Salem permanent registration of voters and compulsory voting are provided in a bill passed in the house. The measure, from the joint committee on judiciary, combines features from bills by Representative Kuehn of Portland and Marion county delegates. It uses a card index system. registrations become permanent and usable for future elections. Naturalized citizens need only prove naturalization date, not the certificate itself.
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State Capitol
Salem
House
Joint Committee On Judiciary
Kuehn
Portland
Marion County
Peace talks urged as Austria Hungary fears defeat
Copenhagen dispatch reports Baron Burian pressing Germany for serious peace terms to save the dual monarchy. He warns Russia’s Budapest advance could topple Austria Hungary, necessitating ceding territories or even Galicia to Poland to avoid a broader collapse and a disarmed Europe.
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London
Copenhagen
Daily
Mall
Nasorte
Baron Burian
Cnreider
Mai
Ischaen
Bach Basia
Berlin
William
Pranca
Busan
Austria
Budapest
Hungary
Germany
Baron Burlay
Conta
Austria-Hungary
Europe
Aliuca
France
Poland
Buteola
Provence
Galicia
Rich New York Man Kills Family Then Kills Himself
A wealthy New York real estate operator, Herman Auerbach, armed with a rifle, killed his wife and two daughters in their Central Park area home, then shot himself after leaving a note for his son Lester. Coroner Pembery said the tragedy followed days of planning linked to mortgage depreciation.
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Herman Aueibach
Himmelf
Lester
Central Park
Pembery
Leopold
Joe Levy
Terendpa
Hentries
Daley
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