Withycombe Installed as Oregon Governor in Salem Ceremony
Dr. James Withycombe of Corvallis took the oath of office at 2:46 Tuesday in Salem, amid family, state officials, and prominent residents. He outlined a program including fiscal reform, liquor enforcement, road funding, and industrial development, urging economy in state and county operations and a cautious use of pardons.
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Oregon State Board
Aud Ctons
Ning
Oswald West
James Withycombe
W. Late Thompson
Oregon Inaugural Address and Canvass Report
The article recounts Governor Weat receiving applause as Governor elect Withycombe is announced. It quotes his pledge to economy and constructive policy, emphasis on agricultural development, capital via investments, and non-political office changes. It notes a brief summary of messaging to the state legislature and a bounty provision introduced in the Glatapp county delegation.
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Weat
Oregon
Thompson
Withyeomba
Moore
Withycombe
Warrouni
Clatesy
State Capitol
Salam
Glatapp County
Hill
Neale
Columbie
Eastern Oregon irrigation groups seek 1.25 million dollar plan
Delegates from Crook and Jefferson counties in Portland push for a total 1,250,000 funding package for Central Oregon irrigation development. They request 450,000 from the federal government and 450,000 from the state legislature to be matched, with federal guarantees for bonds by separate irrigation districts.
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Oregon
Central Oregon
Cetata
Portland
Crook County
Jefferson County
Grook
Jefferson Countios
Umatilla
Metolius Irrigation & Power Project
Lower Desert
Géneral Stata
Lumber mill to reopen February first in Supene area
In Supene, the Coast Benge Lumber company plans to reopen its mill at Mabel in the Mohawk valley east of Hugene on February 1. Manager C. E. Gatke says demand and orders, including a 4,000,000 ties project, signal a lumber revival as foremen watch the new year. The Mabel mill idles 6,000 feet daily and foremen expect broader recovery amid high prices and war-time shifts.
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C. E. Gntke
Mabel
Mohawk Valley
Hugene
Gatke
Gatke Statan
Oregon Legislature Opens 28th Session in Salem
In Salem the Oregon Legislature opened its 28th session with Silem-Ben Selling elected speaker of the house by 87 to 22 over Atlen Eaton. The assembly’s early activities included senate organization, with W. Lae Thompson chosen president and I. N. Day elected president of the senate. Committees were formed, rules debated, and temporary clerks chosen as the bodies moved into routine work. Marion Towne, a woman legislator, was cited as a notable member, with discussions about Douglas county politics and possible changes in district attorney positions and the state senate seat.
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Ben Selling
Portland
House of Representative
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Eaton
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Cardwell
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Mias Towne
Salling
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Wheeler
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Acgent
John F. Hunt
Marion
Senate
Med Suger
Governor West
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Igton
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Jacksonawley
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Smith
Josephine
Perkins
Hollie
Forent Grove
Pat Bocatia
Senator Neuar
Committee On Permanant
Fistem — Mise
Marion Towne
Tucknon County
Cere
West
Thuraday
British Navy Still Holds Many American Cargoes
London reports three Norwegian steamers Alfred Nobel Bjornatjerne Bjarnyen and Fridland loaded with lard bacon and other Chicago packing house products are held in British ports since mid November their cargoes consigned to order at Copenhagen The Nobel sailed New York October 20 arrived Liverpool November 17 Bjornson left New York October 27 and reached Leith November 17 Fridland left New York October 28 for Copenhagen and was taken to Shields then held The foreign office says the delay stems from owners seeking time to complete evictions and their refusal to allow sale at auction arguing bacon and other supplies do not meet market needs The cargoes remain under prize court review.
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Alfred Nobel
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Chicago
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Tha Nobel
New York
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Leith
United States
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Shieldy
Nobel
Foreign Office
Seek Relief Bill Presented at State Capitol
Senator Farrell introduced a bill at the State Capitol designed to curb fire insurance deposits and cap the amount that can be received by the insurance partners. The measure aims to limit capital-related gains and reduce excess deposits in the system.
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Beneft of
Oregon Fire Incurance Companion of
Capitol
Farrell
Counties Held Liable for Audit Expenses
The Attorney General states counties are legally liable for expenses incurred auditing their books under state supervision. The briefing, responding to Gale & Hill, outlines the state's accountability in such fiscal audits.
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Salem
Gemra
Gale
Hill
Brewery Charter Changes in Roseburg Case Sparks Debate
A Roseburg case centers on the Roseburg Brewing and Ice Company a long established corporation deprived of its right to meet under local option laws. The dispute involves the brewery and its future operations amid changes to local option provisions.
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Brewery Loves Charter
Roseburg Brewing #& Ice company
Senators Approve Army Coast Defense Measures in Senate Hearing
Washington reports Senate military committee discussed war department bills to strengthen the army and create an officers reserve corps. Secretary Garrison and General Wenger testified while Bonster Dupont urged limiting officer expansion, and concerns were raised about rapid needs in wartime and coast defense funding.
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War College
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Eure
United States
Max Vngie
Hanes
Orden
Roym
Wenger
Coast Artillery
400 000 Men Mobilized In Europe War Panic
A Petrograd report says Hungarian statesmen demand action to defend Hungary. An expedition of 400,000 men under Archduke Eugene is being prepared, with further forces to follow, prompting widespread concern across Europe.
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Auaizis
America Right England's Reply Detention of Our Ships
Britain's preliminary reply to the American note on neutral trade argues interferences must be essential and within international law. It outlines criticisms of American views and asserts Britain will limit interference to prevent contraband and protect its own commerce while noting time needed for a full response.
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Tary Bryan
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German Strategy Fails and Causes Heavy Losses
A wartime dispatch reports German efforts on January 10 near Sumier east of Skiemel. German troops breached barbed wire entanglements but were met with vigilant defense, suffered heavy losses, and were repulsed. The fight continued near a village in Gulloia with ongoing cannon and rifle fire and maintained contact with the enemy.
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Sumier
Skiemelnlee
Gulloia
Pope to Act If War Gains Rome
The Vatican negotiates with Italy as Rome faces possible war entry. The Pope would urge enemy diplomats to leave, while Italy pledges to maintain telegraphic and letter exchanges with the world. Conflicting notes from officials and observers accompany reports of wartime diplomacy.
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