29 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1915
Page
1
Condensed weekly world happenings cover California political losses, gasoline price rise, fires in Woodbury Oregon, frontier clashes and naval actions, postal exchanges, and diplomacy news. Reports include British Turkey convoy losses, German diplomacy, and Panama Canal looming lumber orders in Aberdeena Washington.
Pittsburg reports a deadly blaze at a four story Union Paper Box company building. Thirteen young women died, eight injured as flames trapped workers on upper floors. Local officials ordered a full investigation. Courageous rescuers pulled several to safety and one rescuer perished in the line of duty.
New York police and federal agents arrest Albert Pay a German army lieutenant and Walter Schola amid a plot to wreck US munitions plants. They found high explosives and secret papers in Weehawken New Jersey and West Hoboken storage. Investigators say Pay offered bribes to an arresting officer and claimed ties to the German foreign office.
A despatch reports a Bulgarian regiment barracks bombarded at 1 oclock, killing ten and wounding over a thousand. The attack, directed by aeroplanes, struck near the town’s station and works, with heavy fires and widespread destruction lasting about four hours.
Los Angeles reports HM Blanford a federal special agent issued an appeal to arms and munitions dealers in the West beyond serving notice of an embargo. The directive seeks cooperation to enforce the embargo and curb illicit trade.
An unexplained crash left seven members of a family fatally hurt and others injured near Detroit. Authorities described the incident as a violent collision involving a car and a street vehicle with a lingering, chaotic scene. The investigation continues with reporters seeking details from witnesses and responders.
In La Grande Oregon fewer dead engines on the O W R N division of Union Pacific this week than in over a year. New engine and train crews added to meet freight revival tied to Panama Canal traffic and rising inland wheat shipments.
A farmer near Drain Alfred Gusetabers writes of a one acre potato crop yielding 1200 bushels. He earned $960 from the harvest, paying $190 for planting and harvesting, leaving a profit of $850. The letter stems from C W Robison of the Fixing Squadron campaign and praises the Portland Land and Manufacturing Show effort.
Oregon Agriculture College teams, led by Leghorns, hold a dominant lead at the Pan Pacific Exposition with 245 eggs ahead of rivals. The trio of Oregon colleges tops the standings, while an accident injures a Rock strain. A Hood River loop road survey advances, detailing routes south of Parkdale and toward Mayfield.
A light windstorm felled 72 peach trees on A. W. Martins farm near Albany, with most trunks sawed through at base. Only four 4-year-olds remained intact. The incident coincides with other notes including Oregon wildlife lectures by W. L. Finley and a Chinook salmon catch by Corey Gali at Alsen Bay.
New York reports Arlington Virginia via wireless telephone linked to Paris France with Honolulu hearing the operator. Chief engineer Carty of American Telephone and Telegraph confirms the attempt to span the ocean with wireless. Webb, Shroove, Curtis and French officers monitor the signal as Arlington transmits and Paris receives a test message. The experiment, run from the navy wireless plant, marks a notable milestone in long range communication.
The second annual Manufacturers and Land Products Show opened Monday October 26 and runs until November 11, with over 200 exhibitors occupying 76 000 square feet. Clarke County Washington and Northwest states showcase agriculture and industrial displays as Portland lines offer round trips. many communities plan special days at the event.
Indications show administration support growing for a front continental force to be created by private firms and corporations. Reports note several key companies have expressed approval and one firm offered full pay leave to employees joining the effort, viewing patriotism and business value in the opportunity for two months in training.
Berlin churches held commemorations with crowds at the cathedral where Emperor William II and dignitaries attended. Streets around the cathedral were packed as the imperial procession and foreign diplomats observed the event amid cheering crowds.
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