Europe Asks U S About Vera Cruz Crisis
Non-Combatants urged to keep off streets as disturbance looms. U S consul and foreign consuls report no proof Mexican government cannot enforce guarantees. Police cite evidence of planned reprisals by constitutionalists. Handbills warn Americans to avoid streets. disruption may last 24 hours amid disrupted rail lines and refugee movements.
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Vera Crux
W. W
Canada
United States
Hate
Cuba
Spain
France
Great Britain
Vent Crus
Conmils
Francisco Villa
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Allied Army Inflicting Heavy Loss on Germans
War dispatches report Allied forces widening the exchange of artillery and infantry against German positions. German casualties exceed 1200 in three days of fighting near Ypres as French and Allied troops push to dislodge the enemy, while claims of French attacks near Cirey are disputed and reconnaissance patrols confirm enemy strength along the line.
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Washington, D. C
Foreign Office
Fife
Aljes Ui
Ypres
Tnt Sagiem
Prem
Cirey
Japan to Rule Kian Chan with Military Governors
Japan plans to appoint Kamio as military governor of Kian Chan while leaving the civil governor in place. The Japanese will temporarily oversee custody and establish two military administrations. Officials of the toe hang out one is featured.
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Japan
Pekin
Kamio
Russians Lose 50 000 In Attack On Germans
London Berlin dispatches report heavy Russian losses in Poland with estimates between 40 000 and 60 000. The battle in the Northwest may be the war’s most critical phase, with German counterattacks forcing Russian forces to pull back. A Petrograd Havas dispatch notes Turkish forces beaten in Glytcbal valley and Turkish advances halted by impassable ruined roads.
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London
Berlin
Faaring
von Hindenbur
Poland
Sontapena Puteh
Times
Daily ‘Telegraph
Aioe
Paris
Petrograd
Havas
Genealata
Rosaiie Coii
Caucasus
Zatcharekh
Glytcbal
Bar
Salem man noted after 44 years of marriage
Rath A Byrne Pridey of Salem Oregon is listed with his spouse James S Byrne and Girenit in a short notice listing. The item notes a long marriage milestone and names multiple individuals in a terse obituary-like entry.
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Soe Ee Salem
Ore
Rath A. Byrne Pridey
James S, Byrne
Girenit
US seeks explanation for Turkish fire on American ship
The United States directs Ambassador Morgenthau to press the Ottoman government for an explanation after Turkish land forces fired on the American cruiser Tennessee near Smyrna. President Wilson seeks to avoid war, hoping for a prompt apology if Turkey acted without authority, while diplomatic channels proceed slowly via Bulgaria and nearby routes.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Morgenthau
Constantinople
Intinch
Tannese
Vourluh
Smyrna
Ania Minor
Daniela
Wilson
Tannasee
North Carolina
Mediterranean
Washington
Benton C. Decker
Navy Department
B. C. Decker
Daniels
Vourlah
Anxiom
Ton
Nosave
Turkey
King Albert Fete Mail Reaches Ancre France
A large motor truck was sent to forward mail to King Albert at Pinodere for his fete. The Belgian ruler was remembered across classes, with April 9 mail and congratulatory messages dominating the dispatch.
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Ancre
France
Albert
Hin
Aunut
Elise
Landelides Wreck Train Near White Heskett
A Great Northern passenger train to Beattie from Meouver, bound for B C, was derailed by landslides 19 miles north of White Heskett. The first cars were safely cleared, but the embankment failed and the train skidded off the track. No further details or casualties are clear due to damaged text.
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Landelides
Ballingham
Wash
Great Northern
Senger
Meouver
B. C
Beattie
Vera Cruz Police Order Shoot on Sight to Disarm
Vera Cruz authorities under General Aguilar and Brigadier General Funston impose gun surrender and harsh penalties. The proclamation warns that possession of armed weapons will lead to execution. The city gates remain closed and Americans are subject to the order unless special permits are granted. General Aguilar pledges protection and order for residents and foreigners alike.
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Arma
W. W. Canada
Frazieros
Aguilar
Funston
Var Crux
German Forces Retreating in Poland Reported
London dispatches report German forces retreating between the Vistula and the Warta. Troops withdrawn from the line from Strykow to Zgierz Zdunaki and Wola, with units surrounded near Lowicz. Private advices claim expected victory confirmed as large enemy forces are captured while abandoning positions.
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London
Petrograd
Jen
Poland
Vistula
Warta
Strykow
Zgiin
Tance Zdunaka
Wola
Woaniki
Timea
Lowicx
Tome Ensea
Abmadoning bin
German Submarine Sunk By British Patrol Boat
The German submarine U-18 was rammed and foundered off Scotland by a British patrol vessel at 12:20. The U-18 surfaced at 1:20 with one survivor. a nearby destroyer Garry then arrived as the submarine went under, leaving 28 crew dead. A separate Copenhagen dispatch reports the German torpedo boat S124 torpedoed. Two German sailors were seriously injured and later died. the rest of S124 crew perished.
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London
Scotland
Wed
Dispatcly & Gea Baphane Telegraph Company
Copenhagen
Rays
Anjlodane
Oresund
Inter
Wave
London war outlook boosts bets on March end
London betting odds shift in favor of a March 31 end to the war with Lloyds forecasting victory by then and earlier bets predicting no peace within a year. Military activity seen as favorable though Germany reinforces West and air raids unlikely to be decisive. In Montville a $75,100 bequest rewards Henry A. Bolles for saving a drowning girl in Thames years ago. Trumbull of New York City mourns the loss as the saver receives the legacy. Amsterdam says Prince August William improves after car crash. crown prince rumor denied by a Telehistor agency correspondent.
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London
Wirclaw
Lloyd
Allia
Montville
Conn
Henry A. Bolles
Thames River
Trumbull
New York City
Bolien Han Faut Bow
Northwest Market Reports Echo Hop and Farm Prices
Portland traders note choice hops selling at 11 cents with 240 bales traded by McKinley Mitchell and T A Livesley. Western and Yakima valley supplies remain large, while European harvests are light. Hog and lamb prices rise. cattle and poultry steadier. Wheat, hay, grains, and produce show varied regional quotes across Oregon Washington and California markets.
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Portland
McKinley Mitchell
T. A. Livesley & Co
Yalima
Conrad Bron
Wiliry Morrison
California
Donovan
Uhlman
Fame Rice
Washington
Yakima Valley
Europe
Bratice
Lothanien
Galicia
Austria
Germany
Oregon
Grain Bay
Valley Harothy
Idaho
Yakima
Corp
Haylie
Wool — Valley
Mobalz
Bulla
Alaga
Hoga — Light
Heavy
Shoop — Watchers
Ewas
Lambs
Tax Ratios Increased Far Above Last Year
The state tax commission raised ratios for county assessors to set taxes on public service corporations and apportion state taxes. Increases varied by county, with Tillamook rising to 88 percent and others like Grant Curry and Klamath showing notable gains. The changes aim at equalization, not necessarily higher overall taxes, and hearings have been held over the past month.
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Salem
State Tax Commission
Agneenors
Public Service Corpora Jona
Commission
Allos
Erates Ee
Public Service Corpor
Tillamook
Curry
Klamath
Nau Bank
Weat
Olcott
Galloway and Eaton
Willamette Valley Southern Loon to Open New Electric Line
Oregon electric railroad plans to connect Portland to Mount Angel via Oregon City with trains on a regular schedule by December 16. Freight and passenger service will be established, with depots at Jeaver Creek and Monitor and ongoing track improvements along the Mount Angel route. Officials project faster Portland to Molalla and Mount Angel travel times, aiming for direct connections and improved regional traffic.
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Oregonity
Coring
Atent Company
Oge
Raila
Portland
Jeaver Creek
Monitor
Crowe
Mont Angel
Erminus
Oregon City
Moulin
Molutla
Mount Angel
Kaleva Brothers and Sisters Hold Convention
Kaleva Brothers and Sisters convened in Astoria for a national session ending with a four year term, woman admission to membership, and a doubled national secretary and transfer salary. Fort Bragg, California, to host the next gathering. France branch postponed for lodge consideration. Officers named for four year terms include President Guat L. Laine, Vice President Andrew Johnson, Recorder Anna Martin, Secretary Given Lonberg, Treasurer Walfornman, and trustees Walter Samuel Bung Arvid Molmolo.
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Astoria
United Kaleva Brothers and Sisters
Flontuh Brotherhood
Tme
Oagantention
Fort Bragg
Cal
France
Guat L. Laine
Frat View
Andrew Johnson
Rea
Mrx
Anno Martin
Given Lonberg
Walfornan
Walter Samuel Bung
Arvid Molmolo
Samuel Asikinen
John Wlinumiki
H. ¥. Tolkien
Florence Recall Votes Moray in Special Mayoral Election
In a special election on Thursday Florence voters recalled Mayor George W. Evans and elected C. W. Moray by a 04 to 78 vote. Recall grounds cited directing the movement of a building without council permission and paying a judgment from city funds after owners challenged it. Moray’s victory follows Evans’ defense that improvements matched the judgment and city council irregularities voided the payment.
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Florence
George W. Evans Wan
C. W. Moray
George W. Evans
Railroad Sues County Over Damages in Columbia County
The Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway sues Consolidated Contract Company and Columbia County in U S court for 21408 20 alleging improperly built embankments and bullheads on the Columbia Highway endangering travelers near Seaside Creamery Clatskanie. The suit cites increased butterfat prices and stockholder changes including C W Brague resigning and F A Laighton becoming secretary treasurer.
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St. Aiclens
Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway Company
United States
Consolidated Contract Company
Colunbia County
Columbia Highway
Columbia County
em+ bankmenta
Seaside Creamery Pays
Clatokanis
High Seaside
Seaside
Brie
Tre
C. W. Brague
F. A. Laighton
Mail Route Changes Planned for Marshfield North Bend
Plans by Superintendent W F Miller of Coon Bay Rhineburg Eastern rail plan earlier mail service to Marshfield and North Bend. Myrtle Point to Marshfield would bring arrival at 10 18 am, subject to Portland office approval and a possible start in about a week. Another proposal would carry mail along the coast between Coontay and Maplaton by beach routes in storms and tides.
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Marshfield
Coon
Bitinoas
Achemo
Ciites
North Bend
W. F. Miller
Coon Bay
Roneburg
Scitate
Portland
Mutes
Hota
Tages
Coon Tay
Maplaton
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John A. Mahor
Feet
Prince Louis of
Hattenberg
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Unteas
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Kotmania
Italy
Mosoaga
Morgenthuu
Fis
Reserve Banka
Ith Mombér
Lawless
Lloyde
Kaleer
Amsterdam
Prince August William
Northwest Market Reports
Farford
Jonathans
Thea
Dell
White Rivers
Ekiman
New
Willamette Valley Southern Loon
Kaleva Brothers and Sisters
St. Helena
St. Helena Mill Company
Celilo
Bel Pedro
San Diego
Coblo
Willamatte
San
Offaringa
Coquille
Coquille River
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