War Lord Lost at Sea Earl Kitchener Reported Dead
British cruiser Hampshire with Earl Kitchener aboard is reported sunk west of the Orkneys by a mine or torpedo. Admiral Jellicoe notes four boats launched, few survivors likely, and ongoing search by patrol vessels and destroyers.
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Lanion
Jelicos
Grand Fleet
Admiralty
Hampshire
Barl Kitchener
Bia
West Orkneys
Jellicoe
Earl Kitchener
Rosin
William Robertson
The
Imparia
London
Hugh James O'Breine
St Petrognol
Sofia
O. A. Fitzgerald
Ellerahaw
Frederick Donaldon
Herbert J. Savill
R. N
Lord Kitehaner
Wtalt
Orkneys
Earch
Russia
President Chiense Republic Dead Prompts Succession Shifts
Peking reports President Yuan Shikai died Tuesday after a stomach ailment and nervous breakdown. Premier Li Yuan Hung urged Li Yung to accept succession to the presidency, easing southern provincial tensions as quiet settles in the capital.
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Peking
Yuan Shi Kai
Chinese Republic
Tuan Chi Jui
Li Youn Hung
Juan Shi Kai
Li Yuan Hung
Tornado toll tops fifty as Arkansas towns hit hard
A violent multi town tornado outbreak in Arkansas leaves dozens dead and more than a hundred injured. Garland County and Hot Springs suffer heavy damage including the loss of life at Oaklawn and surrounding communities. Fatalities listed include Jodsonia Heber Springs Cabot Hot Springs and Tudsonia with widescale property destruction and power outages reported.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Wread
Garland
Hot Springs
Oaklawn
Methodist
Majestic Park
Boston Americano
Strick
Jodsonia
White County
Heber Springs
de Lark
Dallas County
Cabot
Morriston
Greenland
Washington County
Den
Tudsonia
Ruitie
Senate Accused of Violating Adjournment Law
Washington lawmakers debated a constitutional issue as the Senate adjourned from Saturday to Thursday, counting a Sunday in the three day limit. Republican Leader Mann and Rep. Garret argued a bad precedent. Speaker Clark deemed the move improper. Democrats discussed a four day adjournment by resolution.
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Washington
D. C
House
Senate
Mann
Garret
Tennassey
Clark
Speulor
Vaid Vis
Forces on Greece Urged as Entente Stance Maintained
The Entente powers are urged to preserve unity over Greece amid calls that Greece may pause its activities for health reasons in Athens. Other papers condemn Greek actions. Novo Varomya urges firm measures at Salonika and Pirneve. Goethals considers retirement as canal concerns persist. Baker avoids discussing that option. Tornadoes in the central U S cause at least 107 deaths with many missing and injured across Arkansas Missouri Mississippi and Illinois. A Mexican man named Luis Sanches Mons is reported accused of attempting to undermine authorities. Uruguay to send aid via a rescue expedition in Uruguay’s southern region.
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Petrourad
Riwsian
Greece
Guxetts
Athens
Gyasee
Salonin
Pirneve
Kanes City
Anocence Mets
Arkansas
Missouri
Mississippi
Illinois
World happenings summarized from week’s current events
A wide mix of early 20th century items: Iowa suffrage tallies with 8069 yes and 11 062 no from 108 precincts. 1700 U S troops at Plattsburg camp. pending signature from President Wilson on the Oregon California land grant law. a Gould estate suit over 1 741 000 against St Louis Iron Mountain & Southern railway dismissed. Hawley Paper shifts to three shifts adding 60 plus workers. Russian front advances claim 18 000 prisoners. U S Supreme Court narrows opium enforcement to dealers not users. labor disputes in mining seen contained. British destroyer Acasta reaches northeast coast after action. interurban safety act upheld. Spokane Inland Empire railroad fined 1500. German Landsturm ordered home abroad. Willys Overland Hudson Chalmers consolidation progressing toward American Motors with 70 million preferred stock. Liebknecht treason case proceeding. Italian and Austrian fronts report movements. Verdun veteran’s son Dreyfus serving. 600 acres planted in Sutherlin district Oregon and forts and political shifts noted. Mrs Josiah Evans Cowles elected president of General Federation of Women’s Clubs.
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Iowa
Union
Plattaburg
N. Y
Wilson
Oregon
California
George J. Gould
Jay Gould
St. Louis, Tron Mountain & Southern Railway
Hand
Pripet
Roumanian
Petrograd
U. S. Supreme Court
Butte Workingmen’s
Minen Ws
Enigine
Spokane & Inland Himpite Regroad Company
Spokane
Cosur d'Alene
Idaho
Reuter Disputch
Zurich
Landsturm
British Report Doubtful German Losses At Jutland
London The British admiralty released a statement asserting strongest grounds that the fleet engagement with Germany off Jutland last week accounted for 18 German men of war. It lists two battleships two dreadnought battle cruisers four light cruisers nine torpedo boats and a submarine. The notice suggests German losses were greater than British figures, while rumors claim additional ships went down. Casualty notes show many officers did not survive the battle.
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London
Jutland
Admiraltty
Great Britain
Copenhagen
Hamburg
Wentfalen
Lutvond
Invincible
Fortune
Ardent
Shark
Turbulent
Fire at Oriental Freight Cargo and San Francisco Pier
A massive blaze destroyed five thousand tons of Orient freight loaded Sunday on the Shinyo Maru No 2 and damaged the Shinyo and General Forbes at a state pier at Islam Creek mouth. Losses near 800000 dollars. barges Melrose and others burned, ship crews evacuated, and flames spread along the bay attracting attention from distant cities. Customs Lieutenant Patrick Barrett and a pier watchman escaped harm as the blaze raged and authorities fought to save nearby vessels.
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San Francisco
Orient
Islam Creek
General Forbes
Ihs
Stalkinly
Melrose
Patrick Barrett
Forty years of University of Oregon celebrated in Eugene
Oregon news item notes the fortieth anniversary of the University of Oregon opening celebrated on Monday in Eugene. Commencement address by Dr Ray Lyman Wilbur of Stanford to graduates and cornerstone laying for the Education building highlighted the day. Early Lane county settlers raised 60 000 to attract the university, donating to Deady hall. Graduation class this year numbers about 100 with graduates pursuing advanced study, business, professions, or high school teaching.
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University of Oregon
Eugene
Universty of Oregon
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Leland-Stanford University
Clay
State University
Lane County
Deady Hall
Ness
Royal Arch Masons Elect Officers at 56th Convention
Albany Oregon Royal Arch Masons elect officers at their 56th annual grand chapter meeting. Spencer of Eugene elected grand high priest. Tomes F Robinson of Portland re elected grand secretary. David P Mason of Albany chosen grand treasurer. Other officers named include Bilas Yorun deputy high priest and Max Bollack grand warden. Session completed Wednesday with next convention planned in same city. Baker county highway funding discussed with State Highway Commission.
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Albany
Spencer
Eugene
Royal Arch Masons of
Oregon
Tomes F. Robinson
Portland
David P. Mason
Robinson
Mason
Grand
Grand Lodge
Royal Arch
Bilas M. Yorun
King
Max Bollack
Oregon City
James H. Richmond
Thomas M. Baldwin
Pringville
F. 8. Dun
Fiegene
L. A. Wright
Union
Frank W. Settlemier
Woodburn
George G. Brown
Salam
Marsh
Marshfield
Grand Sentinel
D. G. Tomasini
Water Supply Ample as New System Increases Fire Protection
Gaston introduces a new water system delivering ample supply from the Purwst mountains via North Coast Power s. Water reaches Hillaboro Beaverton and Cornelius with Dennia Constewetion company overseeing work. The Gayton volunteer fire dept gains nine hydrants 800 feet of standard hose and a bonecart enhancing readiness. Officials tested the supply finding abundant water and good pressure. Fall On Pick n Fatal Grants Pum-K. P. Grant, mining man in Waldo country, severely injured falling on a pick on a roof. died shortly after with no known relatives. Grant was 64. Salem sets state teaching certificate examinations county by county June 24, 29, 20. Notices sent to county superintendents.
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Gaston
Gavton
North Coast Powers
Hillaboro
Beaverton
Cornelius
Dennia Constewetion Company
Gayton
Grants
K. P. Grant
Waldo
Ieee
Lougheidge
Salem
Wary
Oragan
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Mex
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Stoom
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Goethals
George W. Goethaly
Canal Zone
Baker
L Ife
Dincuss
Psit Wilson
Goethalé
Luis Sanches Mons
Uruguay
Montevideo
Uruuguayan
Amell Institutopesta
Hell
All Nations
Pacific Northwest
Hawley Pulp & Paper Company
Itn Mills
Willys-Overland
Hudson
Chalmers
Allied Pone
Autolite Company
American Motors Company
Berlin
Copenhagen Politiken
Karl Liebknecht
Ha Cologna Volke Zeitung Sayy Ie
Victor Hemanuel
Hin Noodl Huye de
Uditwon
Venice
Pierre Dreyfus
Alfred Dreyfus
Vertan
Venezuela
Gurcis
Tate
Zulin
Sutherlin, Ore
Josiah Evana Cowles
Low Angelen
General Feria
Mority
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Oriental Freight Cargo
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Shackleton
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Royal Arch Masons
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State Highway Commission
Baker County
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Ritter and
Welch
North Powder
Union County
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Sporting Goods
Foss-Winship Hardware Co
Barrett Building
Athena
Preston-Shaffer Milling Co
Athena Labor
Northwest
Waitsburg
Dell Bros
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