New York London Exchanges May Await 1915 Start
Financial leaders and officials from the United States and Britain met to align foreign exchange policy amid World War I. A €100,000,000 gold pool was formed to cover New York City's obligations, easing Britain’s needs. The decision signals exchanges in New York and London likely won’t reopen until early 1915, with cotton markets planned to resume as soon as possible.
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Washington, D. C
Great Britain
Federal Reserve Board
George Painh
Beall B. Blackett
Trommry
New York
Hiorb
New York City
London
New Orleant
Liverpool
Sedro-Woolley Bank Robbers Slain During Bridge Attempt
Two Sedro-Woolley bank robbers were killed by authorities at 12:20 Saturday morning near the Great Northern bridge as they tried to rob the bank and flee with a large amount of money in belts. Deputies and detectives engaged them, preventing escape and noting no government loot was taken.
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Sedro-Woolley
Omeerawre
Shorlit Bot
Great Northern Bridge
Klondikers Form England Help With Lord Kitehongi Detachment
Dayeon reports Yukon volunteers join 60 man mounted unit organized by Joseph White side Boyle of the Canadian Klondike company. Detachment outfitted at expense and led by Andy Hart, veteran of the South African war, as miners from Canada Britain and the United States prepare for recruitment en route to Victoria. Uniforms and parades planned as funding ranges from 650000 to 76000 dollars.
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Yukon
Lord Kitehongi
Joseph Whiteside Boyle
Canadian Klondike Company
Prince Rupert
Victoria
Andy’ Hart
Dawson
Lovata
Gedther
Bor
Canada
Germany Would Respect Our Monroe Doctrine
Washington D C Count Bernen dorf the German ambassador announced Germany would respect the Monroe doctrine whatever the outcome of the European war after a cipher note was discussed with Berlin and later relayed by Acting Secretary Lansing denying any German aim of expansion in the South if Berlin wins the war
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D. C
Count Bernendorf
United States
Germany
State Department
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Lansing
Department of State
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Abe
Bouthon
Navy to add 18000 men for wartime fleet staffing
Acting Secretary Roosevelt released a statement detailing plans to net 18 000 additional sailors to man American ships for war. The reply to previous reports outlined current development and readiness for offensive actions within a brief scope.
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Washington, D
Roosevelt
Americans Will Feed Belgians in Need
The American relief commission in London led by Herbert Hoover mobilizes aid to feed about 700000 Belgian civilians starving due to the war. Walter Hine Page as intermediary arranged over 1.25 million dollars in relief funds and food shipments from Holland and Belgium, with German cooperation and British guarantees. The effort aims to avert famine as up to a million may require aid within a month.
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Herbert C. Hoover
California
Europe
Walter Hinen Page
Belgium
England
Germany
Hoover
American Relief Committee
Har
British Foreign Office
Ambasador Page
Audi
Commission
Berlin
Brussels
Holland
Bolidium
London-L Independents Helgo Belgians in England
Belgium's London-L Independents Helgo was first published in Brussels and later in Ota. The piece discusses Belgians marooned in England and a letter from the Prime Minister mentioning hopes for freedom and Belgian resilience amid wartime turmoil.
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London
Helgo
Belgium
Brussels
Ota
State to sell most Tumalo acres at forty dollars an acre
Oregon land board sets 40 per acre price for 17,464 acre Tumalo irrigation tract with about 6,000 acres sold and remainder advertised mid December. Board aims to repay $460,000 reclaiming appropriation, cover interest of $21,104.66, refund money tied to Columbia-Thomson contract, and leave a net balance near $40,000. Purchasers may pay 10 percent upfront and 10 percent with interest. lien held until full payment. Project yields two alfalfa crops yearly and good pasture, suitable for grains potatoes vegetables and fruit, especially dairy use.
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Salem
State Covert Land Board
Tumalo
Columbia Thorn Irrigation Company
Larguard
State Labor Report Highlights Salaries in Oregon
State Labor Commissioner Hoff reports salaries across Oregon show millions in wages. Data covers cement and concrete contractors, dredging firms, drug stores, department stores, grocers, and ballplayers with earnings ranging from monthly clerical wages to six figure totals.
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Salem
Feild
Hoff
Reed
Droga
Retell
Oregon
Prietore
Caniten
Atorea
Atores
Ofa
Plante
Abolishing County Judgeship Meets Constitutional Challenge
A legislative act to abolish the county judgeship and create a circuit court in Multnomah County is deemed unconstitutional by Justice Burnett with a partial majority. a minority opinion questions the law's validity but contends uncertainty remains. Judge Gleaton notes potential reliance on J. Cleston as county judge and possible need for further action for a definitive ruling.
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Salem
Department
Ecircuit Court
Multnomah County
Burnett
Raney
Mateos
McBride
McNary
Moore
Gleaton Leeston
Multnomah
Polk County Exhibits At Fair Highlight Livestock Parade
Polk County revives a display of fine livestock, including sheep, cows, and goats, at the Panami-Parise expo. New Zealand Lincoln sheep and Jersey cows are showcased, reflecting strong breed representations and notable gains in the livestock industry. The exhibit underscores county efforts to celebrate agriculture and attract attention to farm heritage and animal husbandry.
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Polk County
New Zealand
Jersey
Water Core Upheld by Federal Court in Oregon Case
The Federal District court upheld the Oregon water code in a decision by Tadge Boon. The Pavitic Live Stock Company sought an injunction to halt further state water proceedings in the Silvers River water dispute, citing related prior cases already pending.
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Gan
Federal District Court
Tadge Boon
Pavitic Livestock Company
State
Silvers River
Tye
Tim Matt
Eastern Oregon Stockmen Battle Against Rabies
Rabies fear spreads to Lake County coyotes near Silver Lake. Hunters Andrew Canterbury W L Brown and Charles Wilson report mad coyotes and a carcase found on roads. Trappers and ranchers fear an outbreak as further sightings and deaths occur near Summer Lake and Robinett. In Hood River, a political case linked to state recall ends with a not guilty verdict.
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Silver Lake
Lake County
Andrew Canterbury
Sayus Seth
Mr. McLennon
Bummer Lake
Robinett Place
Capote
St. Helens
Organ
France Gaining Ground as Germans Fall Back
London dispatch reports heavy French infantry and Belgian defense at Yeer. French and Belgians held, then overwhelming German artillery and manpower drove back the Balgiune. Army corps mobilized to seal the front. Belgium reorganizes as the German push shifts to defense in the west.
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London
Yeer
Balgiune
France
Coat
Aight
Three U S Warships Blown Ashore in Virginia Storm
Norfolk Va early Wednesday severe storm drove three U S warships ashore off the Virginia coast. The destroyers Paulding and two others were stranded near Lynnhaven Bay with limited damage and crew saved. The Panther stood by with towing gear as life-saving efforts continued to reach the Paulding amid high seas.
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Norfolk
United Bravo Navy
Virginia
Still
Rite
Navy Yard
Paulding
Etil
Lynnbavan Bay
Cape Henry
Panther
Deveren
Recall of Portland Officials Ends in Sharp Defeat
In Portland Oregon the recall attempt against Mayor Albee and Commissioners Dieck and Brewater failed. Unofficial counts show Albee winning by more than two to one. Dieck and Browater were rejected but still held vote share. turnout reached about 68 percent with nearly 60,000 votes cast of 88,047 registered voters across 292 precincts.
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Portland, Or
Albee
Dieck
Brewater
Polla
Nasrly
Precineta
News Notes Of Current Week In A Fragmented War Report
Weather notes report snow storm in West Virginia and a 30 degree reading. Berlin dispatch says Germany holds 296,869 prisoners and is a heavy buyer of munitions. The American Red Cross wired 965,000 to fly hospitals in the European war zone. Thomas G. Peay, 98, dies in a Louisville sanitarium. Manufacturers Show features products from five states in Portland. Canada reportedly raises a second army of 16,000 to aid Bagui. Starvation rumored for 7,000,000 beings with two weeks of food left. Northwestern Distance Telephone Co. sued for 1,000. A widow and lifeboat rescues recounted from Titania disaster. Grammar school boys punished for burglary in Plymouth with birch rods. 71 Japanese held prisoner in Germany released and escorted home. Germany holds 38 J in addition to children still held in Germany. Cavalry incident reported in London. Lt. Sir Philip Lee Jehuret linked to the 1907 Antarctic expedition. French trusteeship of German property seized, per statement. Chinese foreign incident noted. Japanese torpedo boat and crew involved. Missippi court arguments heard over cotton shirt disputes. Local cakton day revolt referenced. Rebel forces reportedly defeated at Kakainan in Bechuanaland by Union of South African troops. Marita wounded and fled to German territory.
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Virginia
Berlin
Germany
Marus
Muforcon
Kakainan
Bechuanaland
Union of South African
Marita
Allies Victory Forecast by Briand on Verdun Front
Ex-Premier Briand in Temps interview expresses confidence that the Verdun front will yield a decisive Allied victory. He describes front conditions, civilian movement from devastated areas, and belief in a triumph without doubt despite German resistance. Also noted are political maneuvers in Indianapolis and scattered war updates across Europe.
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Briand
Juntio
Temps
Verdun
Allien
Jan Pe Clerks
Ieee
Justice
Germany
Secre Poni
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