Britons Sink German Raider After Coast Attack
A British patrolling squadron repelled a German cruiser assault aimed at Bearborough and other coast towns. The German cruiser Blücher was sunk, while two battlecruisers were damaged. Only 13 of Blücher’s 885 crew were saved. A night engagement between night cruisers and destroyers followed. results awaited.
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Streetcar and jitney services face losses in Seattle report
A Seattle transit report finds both streetcars and jitneys operated by the state street service commission unprofitable. Streetcar lines lose 2460 dollars daily while bus routes yield 2 238 dollars in net profit per day, with 615 buses carrying 49 10 passengers daily. The issue, blamed on dirty streetcar windows and driver visibility, prompts Alderman Wayne to seek immediate action.
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Oregon Timber Land Deal Closed by Daschute and Shevlin
A major Pacific Northwest timber transaction closes as Das chute Lumber of Bend Oregon and Shevlin Lumber intersata of Minneapolis acquire 60 000 acres of yellow pine in Central Oregon for about 9 million, boosting their holdings to roughly 180 000 acres. Logging plans are set to begin soon on the exceptional tract.
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Minneapoli
Minn
L. Shevlin
Shavlin Intersata
Oregon
Wayerhastiner Timber Company
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Time
Plane
American Vessel Wilhelmina Sails From New York for Hamburg
The Wilhelmina departed New York with a hold loaded with food supplies for Germany, sailing past a British cruiser near Ambrose Channel as night fell. A patrol of two-funneled warship showed lights off, the American crew reported signals and continued sea trials amid a developing storm.
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New York
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Leare
Wilhelian
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New York Harbor
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Wilson Defines Neutral Policy Amid World War Turmoil
President Wilson and Secretary Bryan unveil a long defense of U S neutral rights in the European war. The document, prepared after days of consultation, signals a formal stance while reports from Berlin and Washington detail submarine actions, wartime diplomacy, and domestic incidents across the nation.
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Mother Jones
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Portland
Policy note on neutrality amid war munitions debate
A letter defends U S neutrality while addressing 19 charges and criticizes actions favoring Britain. It argues United States promptly supports Allies and asserts the federal stance on exporting war munitions remains a neutral, high seas policy. It claims belligerent rights and contraband controls reflect neutral duties rather than favoritism.
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Austria
United States
Great Britain
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Indictments Hit Chico Figures Over Fake Film Scheme
George Sontag a member of the Oncem notorious Sontiye gang and George J. Duke a former realty operator were indicted by the Tate county grand jury on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. The case centers on the United States Feature Film company formed last summer to tap stock in Chico and Oroville. Duke allegedly invested $16,000 of his own money.
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Attempt on Field Marshal Von der Goltz Aimed at Turkish Command
A German report from Constantinople claims an attack targeted Field Marshal Baron von der Goltz while he was nearing command of Turkish forces on the canal from Syria. It states the marshal may have been hit and nearby officers were assaulted in the same incident.
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Syria
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Cambridge College Rules Spark Student Protest
Cambridge, March report notes a rule linked to gymnasium attire and discipline upsetting several women students at Goria College. Marjorie Bridman cited stricter subordination while a stated policy requires all girls to take down ropes during gym sessions.
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Cardwell Bill Aims To Cripple Oregon Liquor Trade
Oregon legislature debates prohibition as Representative Cardwell introduces a 16 word bill to bar manufacture sale or possession of intoxicating liquor after January 1 1916 with penalties up to 1000 fine or county jail. Other bills seek broader enforceable prohibition. Cardwell claims his suffices and anticipates physicians may prescribe liquor for medicinal use under constitutional exceptions.
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Many Sweeping Changes Proposed in Election Bill
House member Blanchard of Josephine introduces two measures to reform elections. One sets initiative measures to file with the secretary of state by January 1 before biennial polls. The other shifts the biennial legislative sessions to even years and moves 1917 session to January.
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Changes proposed in hazards list and labor acts at Salem
State Capitol reports proposed changes to hazard classifications under the workers compensation act with rates from one half to eight percent and a mandatory one cent daily contribution by each worker. It details employer deductions, exemptions, and inspection powers, plus port authority notes on railway rolling stock transfers and canal completion funding. A fire endangers the Oregon Capitol, with rapid action by officials and fire crews preventing a larger disaster.
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Trade Balance First Time Read in World Market
Dr Edward Pratt of the Federal bureau says the United States has turned the corner toward world market expansion, citing rising exports and a favorable balance. He notes foreign investment, remittances, and capital movements shaping the trade picture through 1914. Austria plans a large exhibit at the Panama-Pacific Exposition with booths and products from Vienna to Budapest. The report also mentions wartime naval training ships and cadets and a Paris proposal on absinthe restrictions.
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Annexation Bill Signed by Governor at Salem Capitol
Governor Withycombe signed house bill introduced by Lewis to allow or merge under a constitutional arrangement. The measure targets Portland and Johna and aims to form a larger city in a near-term election cycle.
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