Prohibition Carries Most Counties in State Except Multnomah
Early returns show Prohibition passing in all counties except Multnomah with large margins. George E. Chamberlain elected U S senator, Dr. James Withycombe ahead for governor, Republicans winning state and Supreme Court races, and strong support for the amendment excluding Multnomah.
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Portland
Multnomah County
George E. Chamberlain
United States
Senate
I. A. Booth
India
James Withycombe
Supreme Court
Hitton
Oregon
Multnomah
Upstate
Egypt In Smoldering. The Hague A High Official Returns
A high Hague official returning from Alexandria reports outward calm in Egypt while acknowledging hidden discontent and growing tensions. He notes that conditions appear quiet on the surface but unrest simmers beneath due to regional instability and recent events. He emphasizes the need for vigilance and continued diplomatic engagement.
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Egypt
The
Hague
Alexandria
Dlaconten
English Recruits Com plain of Poor Si
A London report details harsh conditions at England training camps during the war era. Recruit letters describe starvation style meals, inadequate shoes, torn clothes, and poor personal care as mortality and disease rise among trainees.
German Cruiser Emden Destroyed by Australian Forces
German cruiser Emden was destroyed after a night-long clash 600 miles southwest of Java in the Indian Ocean. Australian cruisers Sydney and Melbourne led the pursuit, with Koenigsberg reportedly trapped and unable to strike again. Sydney suffered three dead and 15 wounded as Emden burned and wreckage was abandoned.
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London
Emden
Koenigaberg
Wan
Java
Indian Ocean
Sydney
Enid
Koenigsberg
Exaden
Melbourne
Endon
Wight
Jemtchug
Keeling
Cocos
Toland
Toreabe
German Spy Ia Executed In Famous London Tower
London officially reports that Charles Lody alias Charles Inglis, found guilty by a court martial of espionage, was shot as a spy in the Tower of London. He had claimed an American identity, later confessed to being German, and died after sentence was confirmed. This marked the first execution at the Tower since 1700, performed at the tower barracks near Anne Boleyn’s area.
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London
Charles Lody
Charles Inglis
Lody
New York
Omaha
Gottlieb Stars
Brewer
Tower of London
Tower Barracks
Anne Boleyn
Noble Hungarians Stain Battle Echoes Across Front
A garbled report cites Hungarian forces near a major confrontation with lingering stains of defeat and resolve. Conflicting sources mention battles around a key frontline, with no clear location or date.
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Virsap
Hopgrowers of Oregon Organize a Regional Hop Association
The Hopgrowers of Oregon formed an organization at a meeting of about 126 growers to safeguard members' interests. Plans call for linking with Washington and California groups to form a Pacific Coast association and end hop contracting by securing better prices. The body aims to advance funds to crops needing capital and urges growers to hold their hops until the broader federation is complete.
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Salero
Oregon
Penitentiary Chaplain Aids Convicts Lovers and Kin
The state penitentiary chaplain, W. G. MacLacon, aids convicts by serving their families and securing needed help. He emphasizes spiritual care alongside addressing dependent relatives, noting meetings with prisoners reveal the most important needs. He urges inmates to prepare for life beyond walls, while acknowledging cases of wrongful convictions and unkept promises by officials.
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Dalem
Fam
Ehip
Half Million Dollar Timber Sale Reported in Douglas County
A Portland capitalist paid between 400 000 and 500 000 dollars for about 000 acres of yellow and red fir timber in Douglas county’s Smith River district. The deal, largely in installments and securities, involves A H Hink of Eugene and plans to log toward Winchester Bay. Brod and Elrod indicate the timber market will rise as the railroad to Eugene approaches completion.
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Portland
Errol
A. H. Hinkwon
Eugene
Smith
Dougla County
Hinkvon
Brod
Tillamook County
Douglas County
Bt. Elrod
Smith Elvar Lee
Coot Bay
Fur Ture
Winchestor Bay
Porter Brothers
Railroad Makes Report on Income and Profit
A state report details Northern Pacific Terminal Company finances tied to Oregon Washington Navigation, Southern Pacific and Northern Pacific Railway. It cites capital stock of 9 million pledged as collateral, Portland holdings of 22.27 miles of track, 9.0% miles under contract, and 1.4 miles under trackage rights. Income sources include lease income of 80 000, joint revenue 226 450.62, miscellaneous rent 4 600, taxes 117 927.61, total income 192 522.09.
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Salem
State
All
Nettala
Premiums for Interstate Bridge bonds attract bidding
The bond committee saw strong competition among 16 bids for the Portland to Bend bridge bonds, seven for full face value with bids above par. The top bid of 258,876 by Morris Brown of Portland and Harris Savings Bank of Chicago won the 260,000 bond issue. The committee hailed active bidding and anticipated smooth disposal for the next block in about six months. Commissioners expect delivery within 20 days to begin construction promptly.
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Portland
Donde
Morris Broun
Harris
Chicago
Holman
Mstead
Lightner
Railroads Protest Valuations Urging Lower Tax Line Values
Railroad representatives from the O.W.R. & N. Southern Pacific Northern Pacific and others urged the State Tax Commission to set lower valuations than last year due to general business decline and coalitions in the industry. They argued that depressed returns and widespread depreciation should be considered, with further hearings slated for next week.
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O.-W
Williaa M. Colvig
J. Lathrop
Charles A. Murray
Becaus
Imalners
Prohibition Expands Across Fourteen States in Election
Early returns show prohibition adopted in Arizona Washington Oregon and Colorado with many other states voting to ban liquor. Nearly all counties report dry majorities as Multnomah joins the drys. Oregon follows Washington in carrying the measure while timing disputes may delay enforcement until 1916.
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Arizona
Washington
Oregon
Colorado
Alona
Oldahome
Georgia
Maine
Minneaippi
North Carolina
Tennessee
West Virginia
North Dakota
Virginia
Alabama
South Carolina
Montana
Nevada
Mitesouri
Nebraska
Ohio
South Dakota
Iho
Utah
California
Kan
Seattle
King County
Democrats Will Have Majority of 24 in House
New York reports the Sixty-fourth congress with 229 Democrats and 190 Republicans in the House, 7 Prohibition, 1 Socialist, 1 Independent, Democratic majority 94. Senate shows Democrats 63 to Republicans 88 with a 13-seat majority. Some senatorial contests remain in doubt in Colorado Nevada and contain. News also notes New York district ties and California’s 11th district race.
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California
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Gove Mnore
Alabama
Arizona
Georgia
Idaho
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Michigan
Nebraska
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Wyoming
Connusticut
Lews
Nevada
Ohio
Oregon
Pennayionnia
Iannd
Vermont
Wisconsin
Orado
Kansas
New
Peetieut
Colorado
Ocenta
House of Representatives
Charles 8. Thomas
Hubert Wisp
Francie D. Newlands
Samuel Platt
Francie D. McGovern
Paul A. Hunting
McGovern
Pirot
Frederick C. Hicks
Representative Brown
Tornin
Meade
William Kettner
Prigrean Ve
Allies Seek Japanese Aid To Send 200000 Troops East
Allies entice Japan to deploy 200000 troops to the European war by offering security in China and concessions, while transport logistics via Siberia, the Pacific, and the Panama Canal pose vast obstacles, analysis shows Japan’s decisive entry hinges on rigid territorial guarantees and feasible routes.
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China
Tsing Tau
Jalensen
Orient
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Ald
Tring Tau
Tin
Taing Tau
Teing Tau
Huus
Ian
Sea of Japan
Windloontack
Biberien
Leant
Medumipla
Egypt
Suee
France
Soinjety Island
Hine Tromn
Panama Canal
Woe, Japan! Save German. Amsterdam The Berlin Lokal An
Fragmentary wartime reflections condemn Germany and Japan while praising defenders of a colonial hold. The passage laments brutal violence by “ant robbers” and calls England complicit. It hints Germany’s long struggle and a vow of eventual triumph despite the chaos.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Lokal Anxorger
Ste Garman
Tring
Thu
Garmane
England
Germany
Nervian Position Lost in Vienna War Dispatch
An official statement reports continued fighting in the southwestern war theater on Monday. It notes entrenched positions near Krowpant and the strong point Koxtajih were captured by our troops after dawn, with a number of prisoners and guns taken.
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Vienna
Krowpant
Guna le Nok
British and German naval actions in the Pacific clash
A wire dispatch revived by a Marton Wireless report describes minor damage to a British vessel and little impact from the engagement. It contrasts this with British hunter actions seeking German cruisers, highlighting limited losses and ongoing patrols in the Pacific.
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Saya
Berlin
London
Ehc Marcon
Pacific
Wielking
Conmt
Praise to Given Russia and Allied Victory Telegram
A distorted telegram summary reports praise from Earl Kitchener to Field Marshal French and the British Army for the end of a phase of allied operations. The message claims a brilliant termination of a smoothed offensive against Russia and notes gratitude toward Russia and allied forces.
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Petrograd
Duilio Nichols Han
Earl Kitchener
French
Tha Smoo Rei Petary Gonny
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