Earthquake hits border towns
Reports say a powerful earthquake struck Mexico and the United States border realm, killing at least twelve and injuring many. Calexico suffered severe building damage and fires, Mexicali and Heber faced looting and martial law patrols, while Brawley and Yuma felt shocks and fear.
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Mexicc
Calexico
Heber Pacers
Imperial
Ban Diego
Yuma
Tigh Saat
Brawley
Angeles
Imperial Valley
Oalexco
Warly
el Cantro
el Centro
Yume
San Bernardino
Diago Alno
Cal
Villa
Mexicali
Tooting
Rula
Umea
Aris
Mexican
Supreme Court halts Oregon and California land grant sales
Washington D C by a unanimous decision Justice McKenna ruled the government and others could not decree forfeiture and upheld the settlers clause as an enforceable covenant while enjoining the railroad from further land and timber disposal until Congress acts. The ruling signals Congress may dictate disposition and does not free the company from penalties.
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Washington, D. C
McKenna
United States Supreme Court
Sctass
Wolverton
Nalex
Ratironda
Congress
English House of Commons Approves War Credit Plan
London reports the House of Commons adjourned after the government secured authorization for a credit up to 1 billion pounds to cover war costs. Reginald McKenna announced a loan framework to fund ongoing operations, with no clear cap on total borrowing beyond the stated limit. Reports from New York and St Louis mention a favorable loan outlook and notable weather-related activity, while Albany faculty turnover continues as some staff retire or move on.
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London
House of Commoni
Yilog
Reginald McKenna
Hasan
Cael
Exchequer
St. Louis
Bix
Albany
Mabmere
al Shars
Volun Il
Sime’ Westhooms
Pioneer memories and county reports mix in Oregon news
Clues to a pioneer storm tale appeal to readers as editor Herbert Myrick invites survivors and descendants to share memories. Benton County Vine and Oregon Agricultural College items note dividends, school short courses, and a conduct ideal for boys at a state college program.
West Case Not Appealed In Copperfield Damages
West Case Not Appealed along with two similar suits against Ox Gartonor H A Stewart and Antone Warner of Copperfield involve damages for liquor taken from field and owned by the state militia after Miss Perns Hobbs visit in January 1914. Canned Salmon Prices Reduced. Columbia River packers announce spring chinook prices with notable cuts compared to last year, including 5 cent per can lower on tall and 10 cent per dozen or 40 cents a case on pound fatsa while half pounds stay unchanged.
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Corvallis
Benton County Coive Association
Annus
Gartenor
H. A. Stewart
Antone Warner
Copperfield
Ane
Nichols
Columbia River
Coos Bay Mills Open and local industry revival
In Coos Bay a notable upswing in lumber and coal activities emerges with three logging camps resuming works, several mills including A. Smith plant and Bay City mill expanding output, and a possible full-time reopening of the Mac 1 Jeny mill on Rogie River. Fire injures a resident. Chinese residents acquitted in a separate case. Seaside installs new street lights. Portland wins Milk Medal for exhibits. Oregon towns consider bonds for schools and civic projects.
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Coos Bay
Alsen
Ely
Bease
Eknay Bay
Coca Bay
A. Smith
Bay City
Simpeon
Porter
Bwayne & Hoyt
North Bond
Smith Company
Allen
North Bend
Rogie River
Allies Urge Britain to Enforce Service in War Effort
Allies press Britain to adopt sweeping conscription as labor and church voices back compulsion. Despite Asquith and Lloyd George assurances, pressure from Russia, Germany, and Petrograd grows. Domestic labor factions and church pulpits echo demands as Britain moves toward a national government and broader service.
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Britain
London
Great Britain
Asquith
Cloyd George
Fleet Street
Hant
Rustin
Nicholas
Tmitise Torn
Engalad
Ruslan
Galicia
Winston Spencer Churchill
Dardanelles
Igeo
Amquith
England
Bathes Drown in Sudden Wild Waves at Atlantic City
Tragic surf tragedy on the Atlantic City boardwalk as a young woman identified as Mine ae Rhoades Creamer, 20, a student at Beechwood College, disappears in the pounding sea. Names of other Philadelphia residents and a Cape May visit by ex President Taft appear among scattered details. A British steamer Mottisfont and torpedo boat destroyer Parker are also noted in unrelated quarantine reports.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Merci
Bate
Odin
Thounar
Rhoades Creamer
Beechwood College
Jumen R. Creamer
Mata
Philadelphia
Charles Green
William Francis Crow
Jenny
M. E. Brigham
Philip Lory
William
Taft
Cape May
Hare
Pennsylvania
Amonie
Barry
New York
Mottisfont
Parker
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Okio
Ite Heleht
H. G. Wolta
Dolly Express
Axninat
Sen
Aeroplane Invarind
Francisco
While
Art" Stulth
Franci Pan
Oregon
California
France
West
Oregon Agricultural College
Corali Forte
State College
Sorta Po
Mmuiler
H. D. Ressler
Coos Bay Mills
Eline Carroll
John Donovan
la Grande
Billie Hing
Charles Fong
Wong Won Duck
Ma Carroll
Bown
Donovan
Seaside
Rity
Portland
Oregon City
Gladnone
Parkplace
Jennings Lodge
Eee
al Oly
Beaverton
Bestarton
Hy Davia
Davis
Russia
Foss-Winship Hardware Company
Barrett
Main Street
Athena
Preston-Shaffer Milling Co
Athana
Northwest
Waitsburg
Washington
Dell Bros
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