War Cost Estimates And War News Notes Amid Early 20th Century Dispatches
Curent week notes estimate Germany’s daily war cost at eight million dollars as reports from London and Munich describe Allied aviation gains and German losses. United States Attorney General nominees embark to aid the European war effort while philanthropic bequests support women’s causes. Shipping perils, including a Norwegian steamer strike and mine incidents, are reported along with a Paris American building damage and a promise to hire extra workers to relieve wartime distress.
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Germany
Newee
Diane
Beata Rees
Sam Ia
Exchanged
London
Minister of the Interior
Budapert, Milletary
A. Gue
Toast von Retten
Adalbert
Ee Te Ene
Germa
Munich
Idla
Irerening
Mina
Gau
Bombardment of Antwerp Outer Defenses Begins
Antwerp fronts endure heavy German bombardment reported by Amsterdam sources. Shelling targets forts near the Dutch border including Washen and St. Catharine as Austrian artillery aids the attack. Many houses destroyed, civilians killed or wounded, and a hospital strike reportedly kills nine people.
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Antwerp
Tn Amsterdam
Llarve
Forta
Washle
St. Cathfaring
Handelnblad
Carranza Seeks Exit as Villa Talks End to Civil War
Mexico City reports Carranza signals willingness to retire if a military chiefs conference accepts it, while Villa may be manipulated by rival factions. Carranza’s aides push for retirement of Villa’s northern commander to avert renewed fighting, with a general conference anticipated and broad commendation from leaders for his abstention.
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Mexico City
Francisco Villa
Naling
Fernando Igbalas
Venustiano Carranza Mye
Villa
Orozco
Madera
Ca Eransa
Carranau
Willingnem
Carransa
Neal Prem
Japanese Drive Germans Back Behind Sighted Goal
News dispatches from the front report Japanese forces attacked dawn and pushed the Germans from advanced positions near their base. A Shanghai report claims Japan has taken control of a strategic area in the Tung province with praise for troops, noting no plundering or attacks on civilians.
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London
Chad
Ila
Baio Hine
Exchange Telegraph Company
Shanghai
Isterea
Ping Tah
Tung
1915 Prosperity Predicted By Atlantic City Forecast
A garbled 1915 prosperity forecast from Atlantic City quotes a speaker predicting strong trade and growth across the year. The fragment mentions industry, automobiles, and regional economic aims, with references to public prospects and national markets as observers anticipate a favorable climate for commerce.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Tanya Dale
Marnet
St. Louis
Leo
German Fleet Prepares Amid Kiel Canal Tensions
Fragmentary wartime notice describes German fleet activity near Kiel canal. Readable details indicate new ordnance and preparations. The text references night movements and potential naval operations, with unclear names or dates due to OCR damage.
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Kiel Canal
Prune Crop Not Large But Exceptionally Good in Dundee
A Dundee district survey notes prune trees, mainly Italian, thrive with high quality despite a smaller overall crop. Prince orchard houses the oldest English walnut trees in the state, while Allan Fruit Company’s Dundee holdings employ about 149 people. Harvests finish this week. rains spared many lower slopes, though some orchards suffered $8000 to $10,000 in damage.
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Newberg
Nenvorg
Red Hills
Dundee
Prince Orchard
Lille
Allan Fruit Company
Worar
Allan
Fears of Li Hops D Portland Market Prices Rise
Confused remarks from Conrad Kre at a local hotel discuss hop demand and prices in Oregon. He notes brewing shortages due to war disruptions and forecasts higher prices, citing U S and international bale totals and potential supply gaps if growers reduce output.
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Portland
Oregon
Conrad Kre
Fmln
Rik
Hing Haw
California
Washington
New Y York
United State
Nia Coun
Touvirien
Jackson County Landmark to Be Abandoned
Medford reports that a historic Jackson County saloon opened in 1869 by Helmman will close October 9. The Helmid saloon in Jacksonville is a relic of early Southern Oregon settlement and frontier business lore. Historical notes mention regional lynchings, a first pool table, and pioneer firearms linked to prospectors, with questions about the fate of relics now likely to be sent to a Medford museum for exhibition.
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Medford
Deski
Hd Helm
Jackson- Ville
Helmn
Wisden
Jackson Mee
Yreka
Cal
Pacific Coast
Eureka
Jacksonville
Indien Felica
Prospectoren
Fatal contagion hits draft horses at McCall ranch
Frnnaville reports a deadly illness among horses unloaded from Henry McCall ranch at Pair grounds. Two draft horses died within minutes, another died on the road, two more showed symptoms as veterinarians failed to explain the outbreak. Locals fear a wider spread among the many horses in the country.
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Carmunty
Henry McCall
Rapeh
Thia
Gun Uned to Halt Road Work in Oregon Case
Medford L Dollarhide owner of the Deflerhide toll road seeks to stop Pacific Highway construction claiming right of revel. Prosecuting Attorney Kelly and Judge Calkins hear arguments as to interference with work and authority over the revel. Portland man purchases berry juice in a separate note mentioning Longrenbyry julew and a grape juice venture for leganberry product.
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Portland
Ealers
Ka Bracks
Company
Brook Wax
State Banks Report Liberally Backing Loans in Jeana
Reports from state banks and trust companies through September 12 show banks not hoarding money. Figures indicate most banks extended lines of credit despite tough conditions, with some increasing loans and deposits while a majority met customer needs. Pension dispute in Polk county court heads to further action as widow Zachary seeks pension. Linnton rate case challenges railroad fare order before the Oregon courts. Night meeting noted for the American Prison Association in Portland.
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Salem
Banka Sargent
Sargent
Walt
Mid B. Zachary
Polk County
Legia
Supreme Court
Maritamia
Marion County
Zache
Bomb from air beheads citizen in Paris
German air raid over Paris drops four bombs Sunday near Avenue du Trocadéro and nearby streets. A man is decapitated and a child crippled. several other injuries and property damage follow as crowds flee and bombs strike near Antueil and Rue de Pompa. Americans resident in the area are noted amid the disruption.
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Avenue du Trocadero
Rua Freynoinet
Eiffel Tower
Wireleus
Bague
Anteuil
Incane
Rue Dela Pompa
New French Gun Killa Without Apparent Woun
A French three inch gun's devastating power is described with stark scenes of battle near Dieppe and the Marne. The report notes sentinels gripping rifles, a lone messenger, and soldiers found dead in blankets as belts loosened and cards still in hands.
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Dieppe
The
Marne
Herenlangum
Foruta & Company
Proonian
Bivowiae
Villa Demands Resignation of Gen Carranza
Villa insists Carranza must resign as first chief of the constitutionalists to end hostilities. He states he will not accept Carranza as president or interim leader and seeks elections with Carranza out of supreme command and power. The demand is framed as the only path to peace, citing grave dangers and unaffordable ambitions.
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Chihuanua
Venustiane Carranza
Cholera Cases Reported Across Europe Amid War Strife
A Rome dispatch notes Asiatic cholera confirmed among hospital patients in Vienna and Rome with spreading anxiety along the Austrian frontier. Reports say 900 Americans in Switzerland delay return, while Basel sees German and French officers exchange cordial discussions and a light social exchange during wartime travel.
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Hungary
London
Eschange Telegraph Company
Rome
Vienne
Vienna
Euny and
Galiela
Food Shortage in Europe Predicted by Lord Milner
London reports a warning that a global food shortage may follow the current abundant harvest. Lord Milner argues German Austrian and Russian war effort will cut wheat and rye supply, predicting fierce competition for diminishing stocks in the latter half of next year and urging domestic intensified production to avert famine. Philippine Independence bill under debate in Washington House. allies consider reforms as war strain grows.
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London
Rue ‘Lord Milner
Germany
Austria
Rusaia
de Bint Milner Pendicta
Haasan
Lord Milner
Washington, D. C
Philippines
House
Garrett
Fragmentary wartime note on Austrian officers and Russian artillery
A garbled wartime fragment mentions Austrian officers from Galicia and their view of Russian artillery as unusually effective. It also references daily dysentery admissions and a tense national mood amid ongoing conflict.
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Galicia
Eilay
Kaiser's Fifth Son Tit In Berlin Regretful Illness
The emperor's fifth son was reported Tuesday to be suffering heart trouble from exertion in the Meld and has been obliged to leave his regiment. He is under medical care and receiving cautious supervision.
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Kaiser
Tit
Berlin-Prinen Onear
Bia
Nia Ia
Physisane
Order Wireless Station Closed
Contention centers on presidential authority to enforce neutrality as the Marconi wireless station at Sinconset Massachusetts is shut down after refusing to accept government censorship. The Navy department notes a filed injunction and confirms the station closed with Nixon’s confirmation communications.
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Washington, D. C
Wilbon
Army and Navy
Marconi Company
Simconsat
Main
Navy Department
Wirelies Company
Nixon
Biasconset
Eneign
Sinsconset
Sinsconmont
Mass
Marconi
Thin Station
Bianconset
Mana
Ck Ae
B. Nixon
Disabled Battleships Must Be Left to Own Resources
London reports confirm sinking of the British cruiser Aboukir and losses of nearly 40 officers and 1400 men after torpedo attacks by German submarines in the North Sea. Commanders Nichol and Norton describe the exchanges and note that disabled ships should be left to their own resources rather than risking rescue efforts. Roosevelt's voice weak at a Schw omit e, while a missing Portland airman search extends near Los Angeles for Silas Christenson and two others after an aeroplane disappearance from San Diego.
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London
Abakir
Hogue
Graney
North ‘Sea
Nichol
Tom
Cras
Norton
Hague
Aboukir
Atiick Hague
Séootda Uleiog
Crosuy
Nicholson
Naval Netiona
Portland
Los Angeles
Sarch Wan
Coast Pointe
Here
Silas Christoferson
Portland Avitator
C. Franck
Merhanicixty
Lieitenant Morrow
Benorn
San Diego
Newport
Epistopal leader in Utah dies in street accident
In Salt Lake City a prominent Episcopal church head was fatally injured when struck by a vehicle while riding a horse drawn buggy. He died instantly, with reports noting the crash occurred Saturday. Chicago egg prices and local market details follow, citing J. B. Mitchell of the Chicago Butter and Egg Board.
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Balt Lake City
Blahiop P
Spald
J. B. Mitchell
Sentative Ka Gamerem
Chiesgo Butter & Hey Board
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