Congress adjourns amid defense push and vast spending
The Sixty-fourth Congress adjourned on Sept 6 chiefly over national defense spending. It authorized about 800 million for army and navy reorganization and new taxes raising 805 million plus 190 million in canal bonds. It created a tariff commission, a ship board, a workmen compensation agency, and expanded governance in the Philippines while approving major deductive and revenue laws to fund preparedness.
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Franch Plants Visited by Paris Economic Mission
Members of the American Economic Mission, now visiting Paris, toured major plants and facilities connected with the army. The delegation examined production capacity and wartime measures as part of their briefing on postwar economic planning.
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Japanese Demands Not Infringe China Sovereignty Says Tokyo
Washington reports Ambassador Guthrie relayed Japan’s foreign minister saying Japan’s demands on China regarding the Chong Chintun incident do not infringe China’s sovereignty or weaken the Root-Takahira pact. Officials note concern over Japan’s broader aims and any risk to regional stability amid Mongolian banditry and monarchist upheaval.
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Mies Take Two Miles of Trenches From Bolgars
London report: Sarrail extends battle on the Struma east bank while French attack along the Vardar valley. Allied forces press the Bulgars after an 86 hour clash, gaining the Struma line and advancing toward Kavala. Serbian troops counter and hold, Italians support the renewed push as Greek port defences evacuate.
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Maura speech at Boran near Bilbow stirs Spain
Madrid dispatches quote Senor Maura defending Spain’s position in the war arguing for not abandoning ally countries while condemning actions that could harm Spain. The address, delivered at a 6000 attendee Maxiaista gathering, portends a major impact on domestic sentiment and perceived German sympathy among his followers.
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Oregon News and World Happenings Summary
A mixed set of briefs reports changes in property sales along Coos Bay waterfront in Oregon including Gurley’s purchase of a dismantled mill with water frontage and potential Canadian machinery shipments. Global items note US rail car relief, Ford visit to Portland, Kansas City schooling uniforms, and strikes in Minnesota iron mines. Western rail lawsuits and eight hour law debates appear amid international wartime updates and local weather notes.
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Right of Way Given Klimath Falls for Railroad
The right of way committee chaired by Wilson 8 Wiley with Bert E Withrow and R Hi Bradbury reports strong public support for the Robert E B Strahorn railroad eastward from Klimath City. Citizens, including Mr and Mrs Stephen Gautier, have donated right of way from their 60 acre ranch and more volunteers are ready to contribute this fall.
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Polk Will Hold Fair in Dallas This Month
Polk County plans a Dallas fair later this month with growing exhibitor turnout and diversified displays. A carnival company, music acts, and special prizes are set, plus a one day aeroplane stunt.
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