World News Roundup From Portland Labor Day Parade to War Moves
A wide slice of early 20th century dispatches notes Portland's Labor Day march with around 2000 participants and the Oregon National Guard's camp arrival. Reports claim German airship casualties in London and battles in Asia with Japanese and Chinese forces. Oregon lumber mills shorten shifts, Greek politics shift toward neutrality endgame, and PGA style sports incidents mix with wartime commodity shifts and Ford profits.
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Portland
Third Infantry
Oregon National Guard
Camp Withyoomba
Klamath Falls
Oregon
Inbor
Tne
Douglas County
Red and Gan Club
Cof Riddle
Wilson Accepts Democratic Nomination in 1916 Campaign
President Wilson delivers acceptance speech in which he defends Mexican and European policies, touts record of legislative progress, and pledges loyalty to the United States while appealing for Progressive and foreign-born voters. Crowd cheers as flags rise, with staged demonstrations marking the acceptance ceremony.
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Paign
United States
Wilson
James
Kentucky
Amarie
St. Louis
Ewing
Wileson
F Neal
Congress
Progressive Party
Mexico
America
New York
Pennsylvania
Railroad Strike Order Canceled After Senate Passes Eight Hour Bill
Winn DC The threat of a general railroad strike was lifted Saturday after the senate approved an eight hour day measure. About 600 union leaders sent messages canceling the strike to break the Industrial stalemate. The legislation provides that after January 1 1917 eight hours count as a day of work for interstate road crews with pro rata pay for overtime and a commission to study effects. Opponents urged limits on wage control but amendment attempts failed.
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Winn
D. C
Senate
Dane ‘Son
House
Grant Railroad
Demarcata
Congress
White House
Underwood
Interstate Commerce Commission
Shackleton Rescues 22 Castaways From Elephant Island
Lieutenant Shackleton returns with Antarctic expedition members marooned on Elephant Island. All in good condition. they departed Elephant Island after brief shelter and provisions were limited. The rescue follows a perilous voyage and the rescued men faced hand and knee injuries but survived with minimal supplies.
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Puntas Arenas
Chile
Shackleton
Sapaditin
Wilson Accepts Lincoln Memorial Gift at Kentucky Farm
President Wilson visited Hodgenville Kentucky to honor Lincoln. He accepted the fog cabin birthplace for the federal government and attended a ceremony atop a granite Lincoln memorial. Ex Governor Folk presided as Collier presented the deed to Secretary Baker for the War Department.
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Hodgenville
Wilson
Kentucky
Lincoln
Charles E. ‘Hughes
Lincoln Farm Association
Lincoln Farm
Louisville
Lincoln Memorial
Joseph W. Folk
Missouri
Robert J. Collier
Ansociation
Baker
Rights Issue Frames U S Mexico Talks In 1914
The piece notes American rights and economic interests in Mexico shaping a free settlement between the United States and Mexico. Secretary Lansing plans a lunch address before the American Mexican joint commission, as New Haven discussions in Connecticut near begin. The exchange outlines hopes for harmony amid civil strife and the need to avoid suspicion and aloofness in negotiations.
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New York
Mexico
United States
Lansin
Joint Commission
New Wy Lend
Conn
Lansing
Ron ‘San
Luis Cabrera
Secrutary Lanving
Amartea
Baker Mill Fire Ends in Jarring Blaze at South Baker
A large fire destroyed the Baker Mill and threatened the entire $100,000 plant and nearby buildings Monday afternoon. Firefighters from Baker fought the blaze as powder-dust in the engine room is blamed for ignition. Several cars were moved to safety, and nearby structures endured only minor damage as crews contained the spread. A 40,000 pound loss was estimated, with insurers likely involved.
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Colorado Springs
Orn Mongolia
Athens
Piraeus
Zaimie
Allin
Greece
Beker
Oregon Lumber Company
South Baker
Haker
Rheridan
Oregon Victims Alleged to Lose 30000 to Promoter
Oregon victims were said to have lost about 30000 to promoter F G Mathison a San Francisco real estate dealer arrested in Oakland and being investigated by federal and state authorities. District Attorney J M Devers said a conspiracy to defraud on an extensive scale is suspected with other arrests planned and requisition papers prepared for Mathison.
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Oregon
Eugene
United States
F. G. Mathison
San Francingo
Oakland
Cal
J. M. Devers
Devers
Mathison
Lane
Linn
Proba
Texas
Devern
Lane County
Mia He M
King Repui
Tex
Robert Kloberg
J. M. Dovera
Andrew Hossen
Taano County
Peraar Wa O
Bonsen
Pierca & Dehel
Pleasant 1
Lane Ind
Mathisen
Marvie Martin
Browauville
Lae
J. Johnn
Myrtle Creek
Duuglan County
Texas Law
Texas Law and Letters of Inquiry
Texan
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All Nations
Pacific Northwest
Ttm
Dares Balsam
Germarast Africa
England
London
Riating
Watrike
Progresa Fee
Etkabwestery
Teast
Perdone
John P. St. John
Kan‘States
Olathe
Kan
Russia
Cisintinas
Ford Motor Company
Henry Ford
Businesn
Ae Ene
Petrograd
Wison
MG America
Seattle
Wash
George Yakich
Yakich
Aren Fu
Pirseus
Adamson
Shackleton Mescues
Elephant ‘Sland
Boise
Idaho
Pacific Board ‘Jet
Jns
Uece
Petit Parisan
Denis
Chicago
Wevan
Hare
BL Loula
Varia Prayork
Rome
Piragus
Thessaly
Greak Dome
Baker Mill
Klamath
di Balam
George W. Bennett
State Infané Hospital
Roseburg
Mr. Bennett
J. A. Duchanan
Selby Loads
Foss-Winship Hardware Co
Preston-Shaffer Milling Co
Athena
Athena Labor
Northwest
Waitsburg
Washington
Dell Bros, Athena
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