World events and notices from ocean to front lines
Broad week in review with Chief Justice Hughes invited to Salem Fourth of July. Irish leaders executed and others sentenced. peace terms discussed in Britain. naval sinkings and wartime actions across Europe. fires in Cadillac and Chicago. Brandeis nomination defended. robberies and police actions. shifting fronts in Asia Minor and Armenia. Mexican affairs and Villa. rural credits bill passed. municipal politics and local incidents noted.
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Charles E. Hughes
Salem
Ore
Nor Cymric
Ireland
Wilson Denies Jerlin Discrimination Charges in War Policy
Washington report notes President Wilson and advisers reject claims of U S bias among belligerents since the war began. They stress adherence to international law, pursuit of human life protections over dollars, and continued negotiations with Germany and Britain to curb violations and safeguard neutral commerce.
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Jerlin
Wilson
Washington, D. C
United States
Germany
Great Britain
Wilton Holds
de Ielate
France
Tin
London Rejects All Peace Talk In Wartime Press Flash
London papers condemn peace talks and warn Britain will wait for a better time. The Daily Chronicle questions German offers and points to broader aggression. In Washington a new wireless command system emerges as Navy officials discuss strategic messaging. Boston reports a new political push for a peace faction led by former minister George Fred Williams.
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London
Bolt
Boston
George Fred Williams
Emus
Astor Widow Seeks Higher Support From Estate
John Jacob Astor Jr is cited to need $27 598 yearly for his four year old son, with $20,000 from his father’s estate. Widow Mrs Astor argues the figure is insufficient, claiming over $7,000 more was spent. The estate, valued between $80 million and $100 million at the patriarch’s death, largely goes to Vincent Astor.
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John Jacob Astor
John Jacob Astor, Jr
Mra. Astor
New Yorke County
Bhs
Astor
John Juco
Vincent Astor
Aes
Transport strikes mine near Berlin and in Mediterranean
Reliable corresp from Corfu reports a transport with about 600 Russian troops struck a mine and sank near Berlin. The British battleship Russell reportedly met a similar fate in the same period with only a few rescued, while the fate of other ships remains unclear.
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Berlin
Mediterranean
25 000 Mile Flight Plan Seeks Global Circumnavigation
Atlantic City reports Boston millionaire Portar Atwell Adams plans a 25,000 mile circumnavigation in a specially built aeroplane. A crew will assist as he aims to fly westward from San Francisco to San Francisco.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Portar Atwell Adams
Boston
Globe
Pla
San Francisco
San Fransinco
Adam
Resident Wilson Accepts Berlin Reply to Submarine Ultimatum
Washington notes that Secretary Lansing cabled to Ambassador Gerald a message informing Berlin that the United States accepts Germanys declaration abandoning its former submarine policy. It states the U S cannot discuss or permit any condition tying neutral rights to actions of any other government and rejects German attempts to link neutral conduct to the British blockade.
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Washington
D. C
Lansing
Gerald
Berlin
United States
Germany
Common Bee
Funston to Send Troops on Hot Trail of Mexican Border Outlaws
Washington officials say General Funston has full authority to move across the border on any hot trail in pursuit of Mexican outlaws who raided Henn Springy Tex. Talks at El Paso between Gamrala Scott and Obre gon aim to boost cooperation with Mexico, with no current plan to mobilize National Guard or increase Panaton forces. Senator Borah urged stronger action and harsher treatment of any party in Mexico threatening American interests.
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Washington, D. C
Henn Springy
Tex
el Paso
Gamrala Scott
Obregon
War
State Departments
Funston
Baker
Wilson
Lnter
Panaton
National Guard
Eri Printon
Borah
Mexico
German Consul Indicted for Procuring False Passport
Federal grand jury in New York charged German consul Louderitz at Baltimore with procuring a false passport for Horst von der Goltz in 1914. Indictments also name Wolfe von Igel, Dr. Walter D. Schelle, Gustayn Steinberg, and others tied to a plotted shipment of lubricating oil to Germany.
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New York
Carl A. Luderite
Germist
Baltimore
Horst von der Golx
Noy
Wolfe von Igel
Franz von Papen
Walter D. Schelle
Gustayn Steinberg
Franz von Rintelen
Germany
Louderitz
van der Goltz
Bridgeman W. Taylor
Washington
Oregon Officials Probe Forest Fund Use For Schools And Roads
A Washington legislative inquiry finds variation in forest fund use across states. Oregon funds from timber sales and forest reserve rentals are reportedly split between schools and roads, with Secretary Churchill collecting county reports showing equal division. May crop prospects for Oregon include wheat oats hay and prices, while a contract for 8 million feet of Crater Lake timber to Brown Bros. of Hubbard is approved at 3.20 per M feet for yellow pine and 60 cents for other species.
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Oregon
Legislative Committee
Washington
State Federation of Labor
Farmers’ Union
State Grange
J. 4. Churchill
Churchill
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Crop Estimates
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Forest Service Vattha District Forester
Portland
Ore
Brown Bros
Hubbard
Crater Lake National Forest
Crystal Creek
Klamath Lake
Priven
Myrtle wood shipments boost mill orders despite limits
Myrtle wood producer in Myrtle Wood reports rising demand after exhibit at the San Francisco exposition. The Ruthfuld plant plans large orders, while a user for 1 000 000 muta writers is noted. In Oregon Hood River appoints a fruit inspector to combat pests. Tillamook mill fire destroys Yellow Fir lumber with 600 feet burned.
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Galgate
Portland
Porta
United Kingdom
Lloyda
Tedan
Cadillac Chemical Company
Cadillac
Mich
Frankw
Menruld
Calcutta
United States
Tillamook
Pra
Long
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Geroe
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Ottawa
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Clarence E. Fox
Wilton
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Ima
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Emma Goldman
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National American Woman Buffrage Senociation
Minneapolis
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Oklo
Asia Minor
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Villa
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Hag
Reuter
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Patrick J.H. Pearse
Irish Republic
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Sarmany
Snys
Daily Chronicle
Worms
Navy
Washington, D.C
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Daniele
Navy Department
Virginia
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Elrern
McAdoo
Yale
Yale University
Sacramento
Cal
Chele Vung
Tamnoun
California
Bacramento County Hospital
Evanele
Thecal
Hood River
L. Henderen
Department of Botany
University of Tdubo
HL. M. Holbrook
Profuavor Handerson
W. FY. Tucker
Sporting Goods
Foss-Winship Hardware Co
Barrett Building
Athena
Preston-Shaffer Milling Co
Athena Labor
Northwest
Waitsburg
Dell Bros
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