Misuse of Flag Worries Wilson and Page Actions
President Wilson press and State Department officials discuss protecting the American flag from misuse by belligerents. Ambassador Page is ordered to London to report on the Lusitania incident and investigate reports that British captains hide vessel identities by hoisting the flag. Debate continues on international law limits and possible British coordination with the Admiralty.
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Washington, D. C
Wilton
Lana Ing
State Department
Tia
Dow
White House
Lansinghan
Page
London
Lunitania
Vousel
Inter‘nations
Anforca
Britain
Admiralty
Wheat Prices Doubled by War on Chicago Board
Chicago reports wheat prices have roughly doubled since the war began. Cash grain last summer near 87 cents, recently trading between 61.05 and 1.70. Not all grain hit the top price as millions shipped to Europe and flour production rose, while grain value climbed. A Boston blue law movement to ban smoking in public seeks action at the state house.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of ‘Trade
Europe
Teworth
Wheat Market Profits Then and Now Amid Farmer Gains
The piece discusses wheat price rises from 87 cents to over 1.60 and claims farmers profited most, with speculators and board of trade figures accused of benefiting. It notes traders’ fears as prices rose and estimates profits from a key player reaching 250000 to 1000000 dollars. It shifts to Washington reporting a National German American league forming to influence the 1916 campaign and neutrality efforts.
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Board of Trade
Wall-atrest
Chicago
Washington
D. C
Bartholdi
St. Louis
New League
Barthodt
Bread Rules Tightened in Berlin and Peace Talks in London
Berlin imposes strict bread controls with flour limits and ration cards in force while banning rye or wheat in pastries. Uniform bread orders and expropriation for excess flour are enacted. Separately in London, Col B M House’s return fuels talk of Wilson’s peace plans, with emphasis on neutrality, munitions export limits, and a merchant marine. Wage cuts are accepted in Pittsburgh, and bread prices rise in Venice amid a decree increasing a two-pound loaf from 14 to 18 cents.
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Berlin
Federal Council
Kingdom of
Wurttemberg
Greater Berlin
Carta
Washington, D
Wilson
London
B. M. House
Europe
Col- Seay
Saattle
Sestila
Venics
Insvod
Triente
Doings of Oregon's Legislature Brief Resume
A concise overview of actions by Oregon’s legislature at the state capital. Bills introduced, debated, passed, or rejected are summarized with emphasis on key measures and notable votes by the People's Representatives.
Salem bill targets workplace safety insurance reform
In the State Capitol a bill aims to reclassify industries and adjust insurance rates under the act. The measure would require the industrial commission to investigate appliances, report failures to a prosecutor, and seek criminal proceedings. It offers employers incentives to cut hazards by lowering rates as accidents drop. Supporters note endorsements from both employers and employees. critics accuse casualty insurers of opposing reforms.
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State Capitol
Salem
Rink
Meunire
Industrial Ks Commission
Michigan
Representative Scheubel
Sam Brown
Smith
Multnomah
Horne
Hare
Lewis
Jeffries
Wentworth
le Follette
Four big appropriation bills pass Oregon House
State capital Salem report shows the house approving expenditures totaling 1 185 627 for five departments and buildings for the next biennium. Major items include Capitol grounds 368 560 state hospital for the insane 670 166 and the feeble minded institution 144 961 Eastern hospital for the insane 305 860.
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Salem
Capitol
Byre
State Hospital
Institution
Eastern Hospital
Withycombs
Eastern Oregon
Supreme Court
Eastern Oregon Hospital
State Insane Hospital
Wage and Means Committee
Pendleton Institution
Irrigation Bill Urged for $450000 State Aid in Oregon
Oregon lawmakers from Portland and eastern regions press for a $450000 two year appropriation to fund irrigation work in the arid lands. Joseph T. Hinkle and J N Teal push for rapid reclamation with federal matching funds and private capital participation, noting deserts in the east awaiting water to unlock land value and growth.
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Capitol
Salem
Byalneas
Portland
Oregon
Joseph T. Hinkle
Umatilla County
House Irrigation Committee
Portland Commercial al
J. N. Teal
The
Conservation Commission
Astute
Tenlard
Non Partisan Judiciary Measures Dominate Salem Bills
In Salem a non partisan judiciary bill and several others face the Judiciary committee. House measures include a statewide irrigation funding bill and moves to develop idle cement properties for roads. Hare and Blanchard also push court relief and licensing reforms while Stott targets hotel keepers’ alien laws. A river and bridge debate continues alongside tax and stamp revenue proposals.
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State Capitol
Salem
Partiaan
Judiciary Committee
House
Emai Handley
Tillamook
Hinkle
Wa Nuitien
Lafferty
Hare
Supreme Court
Blanchard
Stott
Hospital Free Guarded Salem Hospital Inquiry
State Capitol Salem reports require contracting firms and large employers to account for hospital service contributions and grant workers a voice in future policy. Harvey Wella, insurance commissioner, will address jitney bus public conveyance questions. A Portland meeting will review double indemnity provisions and statewide legislative actions.
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State Capitol
Salem
Isbor
Igi
Harvey Wella
Portland
Fitney
Washington State
Anti-Loan Shark Bill Filed by Senator Dimick
A bill introduced by Senator Dimick in Salem seeks to bar coercive wage practices by lenders against married men without spousal consent. The proposal aims to curb predatory lending and protect married workers from exploitative debt terms in the capital.
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Henry Clay
Frick
New York
Henry Clay Frick
Coke Man
Pittsburgh
Mr. Frick
Lenox
Lusitania
Ambasador Page
BUI
Boston
Statehouse
Legal Aftaire
Germa
League
Ite
Can- Caine
Pittsburg
Ita
Mae
Doings OF
Rogue River
Dimick
Oregon City
Atate Bridge
Senate
Vancouver
Delartog
Veeston
Foss-Winship Hardware Company
Barrett
Athena
Preston-Shaffer Milling Co
Northwest
Athens
Waitsburg
Dell Bros
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