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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1915
Page
3
Military observers report a new phase in the conflict on the southern Carpathians as Austro Germans halt or retreat before Russian forces. Heavy calibers pour in to check the Besaran advance while both sides suffer heavy losses and fierce fighting intensifies on the southern front.
Italian war supporters staged demonstrations in London and in Rome leading to serious clashes with police. The Rome dispatch describes disturbances during protests for Italian intervention in the war.
London reports ongoing desperate fighting on the western front between the Meuse and Moselle rivers. German sources claim repeated Allied onslaughts with no material advantage to prior French claims. Desperate bayonet fighting is noted at Les Bourges with blurred gains for the French.
The readable fragment mentions a route or distance of 217 miles, with limited context to identify the exact subject or event. No clear people, organizations, or dates are present to anchor a fuller summary.
The German cruiser Kronprins Wilhelm slips into Newport News Virginia seeking fuel and provisions after evading four Allied cruisers near the Virginia Capes. With a crew of 500 and 61 British prisoners aboard, she has scarce coal and provisions and recently sank 14 merchant ships, mostly British.
The route of the Alaska Railroad was chosen by the president’s order. The estimated total cost of the system is 26.8 million dollars with a congressionally approved cap of 35 million dollars. Construction would start immediately and about 40 miles of the Alaska Northern extension from Ship Creek could be finished this year. Secretary Lane stated the route will unlock territory not previously served by rail and link two major coal fields in Alaska.
First reports indicate actions by the government bureau in Washington involving bureau official Jobe. The brief notes formalities and initial statements about policy or procedures.
Juneau report notes Delegate James Wickersham urged statehood as memorial aim for territorial government changes. Hubbard resolution for statehood failed in the senate by a tie. Prohibition will be voted on November 4, 1916 after the Snow memorial cleared both houses.
The largest US flag steamship Minnesota of the Great Northern line struck rocks at the Inland Sea entrance near Kobe Japan Sunday night, tearing a 120 foot hole in her hull. Passengers and crew were safely transferred to the Dania of the Blue Funnel line, which rushed to assist after a wireless distress signal.
In Indianapolis Terre Haute figure received six years and a 2000 fine for election fraud. He must post a 60000 bond to obtain liberty during the appeal. The sentence is described as the severest in the trial.
Washington reports Count von Bernstorff published Germany’s note urging the United States to curb arms shipments bound for the Allied camps. Berlin claims U.S. exports feed a war material boom and argues a total embargo would align with neutral principles and counter Allied sea dominance.
A petition from about 1200 residents of St Helens asks the county court to abolish the office of county road overseer as a useless expense. The filing names county readers and argues the office is unnecessary.
The state receives 6 percent of public land sales totaling 6836.42 this year. The Rotary of State allocates funds for road building. Arrests include Molly Bargett and Joe gon at Miller and Liam Halder known as Sour D Bill in Huntington jail charged with the Rainbow-Durkee stage robbery of about 7000 dollars in gold. The bullion was hidden in a badger hole about a mile from the hold up scene, investigated by Sheriff Amderson.
State Board imposes rabies quarantine for 11 counties. Dogs must be muzzled unless used for herding livestock. Violators face fines of 50 to 100 dollars. State Veterinarian Lytle says enforcement will involve peace officers. Lake County reports alarming conditions with rabid coyotes and bites to cattle and people.
Ashland Commercial Club advocates a new road linking Crater Lake and Upper Klamath Lake with Klamath Falls for mutual commercial benefit. Representatives have conferred with locals to determine possible aid from Klamath authorities.
A stream of 50 pound packages of wheat moves from La Grande toward Burns. Cars pass Island City and the interior city as loading occurs. The journey covers 136 miles by rail and about 100 miles by stage, prior to the 160 mile parcel post.
Oregon's exhibit to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco will begin its journey this week. Fred R. Mellie, in charge, is gathering specimens from nearby and will include his private collection valued at hundreds of dollars.
Grants Pass area farmers west of the Rogue River valley unite to obtain irrigation water. About 1000 acres are signed up, signaling a community effort to secure water rights and improve farming prospects in the region.
A commercial club was launched at Creswell at a meeting of business men and farmers attended by over 500 people. The Oregon Agricultural College regents advocate strict economy amid heavy rains affecting the pear crop in the Heed River valley. A free museum library and lecture hall is planned by Dr JLB in Creswell. Preparations are under way for a Grand Army of the Republic state encampment in Mo Minunville for June 1916.
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