World War News Causes Flooded Areas and Military Moves
This week reports rising flood damage in the Middle West and flood threats in the Pacific Northwest. Canada plans 20000 more troops to Europe. U.S. Navy readiness for war cited by Wilson, while Villa faction actions near Chihuahua are noted. Paris and London report shelling, with casualties.
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Canada
Europe
California
Middle West
Wilson
U. S. Navy
Ornclan
Chihuabos
Abot
Congress Daily Record Jan 29 Senate debates and defense calls
Daily Record of Congress items from January 28 29 show Senate debates on Philippine independence the army bill and naval issues. Military committees study funding rail mail transport and water power while a labor reform and workmen compensation discussion appears. Roosevelt attacks and defense warnings surface with calls for full army strength and postal savings legislation amid broader congressional activity in Washington.
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Senate
Sherman
Republian
Japan
Ching
Tillman
Daniele
Navy
Bouse
Admiral Griffin
Navy Engineering Bureau
Wood
T'Pontal Committee
Postoffice
Senate—Public Lands Committee
Federal Reserve Banks
Many
Naval
Weunenuay
Sunate— Foreign Relations Committee
Lee ‘Bitehcock
Searty Ncan
National Defense
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Continental Army Faces Senate House Opposition
Washington D C President Wilson promotes national defense and Garrison's continental army plan faces opposition in both chambers. The scheme aims for 400 000 federal volunteers as part of a 2 000 000 pool, with the Senate focusing on a broader regular army reorganization to about 286 000. Senator Chamberlain pushes for Ballot plans and larger mobilization while details remain debated.
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Washington
D. C
Wilson
Congress
Continental Army
Senate
House
Garridon
Garrison
Chamberlain
Cleveland Speech Urges Immediate Defense Action
The address warns of infinite dangers and urges rapid national defense buildup. It stresses the navy and coast defenses, notes shortages in land forces, and calls for readiness against unspecified looming threats.
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Cleveland
Alto
America
United States
Navy
Cata Ts Ractes
Deaten
Dryness Cuts Crime in Two States in First Month
Tacoma and Pierce county report crime drop after state prohibition enforcement. January permits total 547 with 128 for beer and 409 for beverages other than beer. Revenue from permits reached $142.26 while late-month activity surged as the month ended.
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Tacoma
Wash
Pierce County
Drugiata
Kinnum
Miss Emily Sloane to Wed French Baron in France
Miss Emily E. Bloans, daughter of Henry T. Sloane of New York carpet, sails to France to wed Baron Amaury de la Grange, a captain in the French army. The wedding joins prominent American wealth with French aristocracy.
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Emily E. Bloans
Henry T. Sloane
New York
France
Baron Amaury de la Grange
Prohibition shifts commerce and police court notes emerge
Auditors warn February applications may require more help as revenue stays tight. Prohibition cuts saloon crowds, boosts groceries, with MPs noting fewer police court arrests. Lola Baldwin cites drop in intoxicated drivers. Radium valued at 9 million a pound. Philippines flood hits Zamboanga region and Camp Keithly relief efforts await.
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Portland
Chamber of Commerce
Lola G. Baldwin
Oregon News Items on Canned Pods and Fruit Industry
Oregon news notes show Eugene canning operations expanding in 1916 with plans for jama and perm in glass and tin. Lane county growers report 26 percent stockholder growth and a 19 percent rise in total fruit and vegetable handling, amid war orders and shifted crop yields. A U.S. Biological Survey agent reports rabies concerns in Klamath county, linking cattle deaths to late fall bites and local ranch conditions.
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Eugene
Eugene Fruit
Irow
Lane County
J. O. Holt
Eugene Chamber of Commerce
War Department
Klamath Patis
B. T. Averhill
United States Biological Survey
Kamat County
Ely
Givens
Harney County
Averbill
Bly
Taylor
Opinion Says No Provision for Delegates Expense in Election Laws
Attorney General Brown rules no provision exists for paying delegates expenses under current election laws. The opinion answers a senator's inquiry and implies the 1911 law on per diem payments is obsolete. Secretary of State Olcott notes no audits will be made for delegate expenses.
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Salim
Brown
Smith
Olcott
Cold Kills Range Cattle In Northwest Oregon
Cold snaps devastate ranches across Grant Malheur and Baker counties. Calves and ears frozen in Grant county while cattle in Malheur and nearby Durkee suffer. snowbound stock in Ragle Valley and roads abandoned as snow deepens. Ontario Malheur county reports a large corn tract expansion with 8000 acres planned, 40 bushels per acre yield anticipated. exhibits shown at state fair and expos. Blind Slough Camp resumes operations after 18 months, logging at 800,000 feet daily pending favorable weather. Tax act rate decisions shift to counties for fishing enforcement and related lists may be published unless specific orders are issued.
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Baker
W. H. Ieee
Grant County
Font
Ironsides
Malheur County
Durkea
Grant
Malhour
Ragle Valley
Baker County
Malheur
Ontario
Oregon
County Agriculturiet
W. W. Howard
Corn Committee
Grange
Benet
Blind Slough
Astoria
Larkin Gree Logging Company
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Daily Record of Congress
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