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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1915
Page
1
A collection of brief news notes reports Nebraska legislature moving to pass an anti tipping law while other items mention Allied actions in Europe. The notes cover Belgian raids by Forty, German-U S tensions, French gains in Champagne, sinking of ships off Cape Antifer, and various war related political and economic updates.
Brussels Socialist party runs two bakeries with 185 workers producing up to 220 tons weekly though half that is current output. They distribute flour coupons to eligible families and offer work to repay relief. Also Denver asks Colorado legislature to memorialize Congress for federal flood control and river overflow prevention.
The State Department released notes to Great Britain and Germany detailing strong warnings to avoid menacing vessels and lives of American citizens in the proclaimed sea zones. It states the United States would hold the imperial government accountable for actions by naval authorities, and would take steps to safeguard lives and property if necessary.
In Washington officials and diplomats discuss the reading of U S notes to Germany and Great Britain. The notes stress that the American flag be used only by ships entitled to fly it and warn Berlin of strict accountability for losses of American lives or vessels amid submarine warfare. Neutral diplomats broadly approve due to shared interests with the United States in maintaining maritime law and neutrality.
The text shows a garbled quotation attributed to Lane Wilson discussing Uplift and policy reversal. It notes opposition to Mexica policy, urging a shift under a future administration toward genuine evolution and practical reforms. The fragmentary source cites faint references to Fatbottem and presidential intent.
Aberdevon and Wenh units have just received two large orders for barrel staves valued at 857,600, requiring over 70 cars to ship to the East. The Armour Packing Company also secured 60,000 lard stock, signaling a strong rise in regional trade activity.
An Exchange Telegraph report from The Hague says Kaiser Wilhelm II invites U S Ambassador James W. Gerard to meet in German headquarters. The aim is a delicate audience with the German chancellor and military leaders to negotiate food shipments and the impact on the war. The United States plans cautious instructions aligning with its protest notes, while fearing coercive gains from Germany.
Doings of Oregon's legislature report brief proceedings at the State Capitol. The banking committee revises the state banking law to align with the Federal Reserve Act. It allows state banks to join the Federal reserve system if they meet capital and reserve requirements. Changes limit investments in most corporations, set reserve percentages, and outline examiner duties while preserving existing state bank privileges for those meeting criteria.
Senate Judiciary committee reports favorably a bill by Senator Bingham to give a 6 percent preference to Oregon contracts for public work and supplies, aimed at aiding manufacturers and reducing unemployment. The measure allows Oregon bids within 6 percent of other states and is supported by manufacturers and organized labor.
The Oregon House debates a substitute bill creating fourteen judicial districts, detaching Lake County to form the Fifteenth, and adding Sixteenth and Seventeenth districts from existing counties. The plan centers on reorganizing districts, with Jackson County remaining in the First district and Douglas County in the Second. The session also covers permanent voter registration changes and a stamp tax proposal stirring debate as lawmakers face constituent pressure ahead of a possible final vote.
Provisional summaries indicate Senator Hawley's bill won House approval enabling Southern Pacific to consolidate its subsidiary lines. The measure allows one road to own a competing line to reduce costs and improve operation across Portland, Eugene, Corvallia and other properties. Budget items include road plan funding and a half mill tax levy debate.
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