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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1915
Page
1
Washington reports 1914 farm values totaling about 9.87 billion dollars, with crops reaching 6.04 billion and animal products estimated at 8.83 billion. Despite cotton declines due to war, overall farm sales set records, though figures reflect gross output not net wealth or receipts.
Agricultural data shows Haanecard bent 16,698,000 bales produced. The average value per acre for enumerated crops was about $16.44 this year, compared with $16.62 in 1919 and $16.16 in 1912.
Petrograd foreign minister Santonoff released an Orange book detailing events before Turkish attacks on Russian Black Sea ports. The 98 documents aim to illuminate Austro German diplomacy pressuring the Ottoman government toward war with the Triple Entente and the Empire’s tentative independence.
The text notes a new British armored car with light armor and a height that allows a paroling top. It mentions a crew of four, a 40 mile range per hour pace, and the driver kneeling to steer using a rear‑view mirror for guidance on the continent.
Secretary Redfield of the Commerce Department writes a New Year greeting to merchants and manufacturers urging optimism and action. He stresses that European war effects are not harming American enterprise, urges increased sales, investment, and production, and cites examples of U S resilience to inspire effort and cheerful work to spur national growth.
German planes attacked Dunkirk England dropping bombs as troops fired on streets. Casualty figures show 15 people killed and 0 missing while buildings across the city were wrecked. A child lost an arm and an elderly woman was killed in the blasts.
In Columbia D C Governor Blaene and the clemency board granted commutations and clemency reducing the number of prisoners at the state penitentiary. Four years of office yielded 16 full pardons 2 paroles and 15 sentence commutations amid ongoing efforts to ease confinement.
Polk County sees rising prune acreage as young trees bloom across districts. Growth reflects farmer confidence, soil suitability on hills, and land cleared for orchards, shifting from grain to prune production in the county.
Oregon leads Panama Pacific Exposition dedication as Rauarians celebrate the Oregon building ceremony in San Francisco. President Moore highlights Oregon First for site selection, groundbreaking, and completion. Discussions touch on forestry building plans and state bond protections amid ongoing court matters on state fund safeguards.
Nehalem bay fishermen from Nehalen Toe Nahata Bay Salior claim the July to January closed period is unfair as fish runs are strong now. They urge a repeal and will push the issue with state lawmakers led by Thomas B. Handley. An in county meeting formed a committee to draft resolutions for presentation to the legislature in Salem this winter.
Governor Salem-Governor West states he will insist on raising the state treasurer bond to 5600,000 under current law, with a premium provision of 1200, and notes the Land board and emergency measures affect the bond amount. wording remains uncertain about exact figures and authorities.
Le Grande reports the city under managerial form reduced bonded indebtedness from about 110000 to 64000 with 9000 more bonds to be paid soon. Manager F J Lafley states the system proves economical and efficient, with departments improved and water service run on cash basis, aiming to clear all business liabilities in cash where possible.
Port of Coos Bay selects Merahfield J Simpson and T J Macfron and C A Smith to represent the district in Washington regarding a jetty request. Reports mention Corvallis fever and a statewide epidemic context with scarlet fever concerns and shipboard travel during the week ending Century 9, November 10.
North Bend police report T. H. Grindead alleged to have staged a suicide, claiming a murder attempt occurred in Marplefield. The incident prompts ongoing investigations and public safety concerns in the region.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that members of the United Hatters of North America and the American Federation of Labor can be liable under the Sherman Antitrust Act for primary and secondary boycotts. The unanimous opinion by Justice James Holmes affirmed the New York Federal court finding of an unlawful combination aimed at compulsion, tying the ruling to prior Sherman Act decisions and the Eastern States Retail Lumber Dealers case. The decision underscores the reach of antitrust law into union actions tied to boycotts and demonstrates the courts’ willingness to hold organized labor accountable for collective pressure tactics.
Paris reports that Grand Duke Nicholas informed Joffre of two decisive victories on December 21 and 22 against Turkish forces at Anihan and Kamysh. Petrograd confirms a Russian triumph at Sari Kamysh with the Ninth Army corps capturing Turkish units. reports describe brave but desperate Turkish rear guard actions and loot captured by Russians, most trophies German-made.
Report from Berlin notes Emperor William orders a wartime bread ration for his table and entourage. The loaf, claimed to be 86 percent rye flour and 16 percent potato, aims to stretch scarce supplies across the empire as public access remains limited. The emperor’s decision is awaited and could set broader precedent.
The Senate voted 60 to 7 to approve a bill with a literacy test for admission, a major barrier in immigration reform debated for two administrations. The measure, moved through a conference with a Belgian farmer exemption and religious exemptions, would require literacy in English or another language for most entrants.
A temporary ban on dueling is in effect in Frans following a recent cafe incident. A swordsman faced a rival in a grand strategic clash, prompting authorities to declare the moratorium to prevent further violence and uphold peace.
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