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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1915
Page
1
A compilation of brief items reports on a proposed Allied loan, demands for Dr Dumba recall, explosive devices found on the Lapland, Zeppelin activity, and other wartime dispatches. It notes U S actions, British gold shipments, and diplomatic tensions as authorities tighten controls and observers monitor European developments.
New York reports the Anglo French financial commission plans to borrow one billion dollars in the United States on straight British and French government funds without collateral. If obtained, the money would be used entirely in the US to pay for cotton wheat meat and munitions, a move viewed as a commercial loan. The neutrality question and exchange implications are debated among bankers and officials as the commission studies conditions in New York.
Ottawa plan to build fed guns and howitzers for Britain discussed by prominent statesmen and bankers with General Sir Samuel Hughes and General Mahan. Canada to organize factories as no artillery yet produced domestically. shells successes prompt move. Belgians report sinking of a relief ship. ten rescued. Roumanian mobilization and troop movements noted as standard European tensions rise. Turkish town of Fhovans Allegedly aflame near Smyrna with suspicions Turks targeting evacuation.
State Medical Association of Oregon closes session with readings on appendicitis. Two papers debate acute versus chronic forms, urging cautious removal only when clearly necessary. Experts warn many chronic cases are not true appendicitis but a symptom of other conditions.
A note delivered by Foreign Minister Acuna to Mr. Silliman asserts Carranza will not permit foreign interference, claims control over most of Mexico except Chiapas and parts of Sonora, and proposes a Rio Grande conference to seek recognition of Carranza’s de facto government. The note states Carranza commands 160,000 troops and that normal life is returning in fields and cities.
Oregon Senate upholds Sunday closing law after Salem case against Leigh E Nichols. The decision may tighten enforcement of the ban on Sunday openings for stores and amusements while exemptions for theaters drugstores doctors offices and bakers are noted. Oregon counties invited to join the Manufacturers and Land Products show planned for Portland with county displays and low travel rates. Roseburg railroad work and a 65 year old apple tree heading to exhibitions are reported alongside a Washington Kendall Bros project and a Paris-Pacific fair note. The German embassy intrigues and Dumba matter push US neutrality debates in Washington.
Fort Stevens Oregon reports twelve half ton shots fired indirect at five miles distance. Captain Leonard Waldron led 93d camps mortar gunners with observers at 9000 feet using 60 inch searchlights. About 40 percent land within target area, roughly one fifth the width of a battleship deck. Brigadier General Selbert attended. other officials present.
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