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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1914
Page
6
London reports rapid escalation as Germany declares war on Russia after mobilization and invades France near Cirey and Longwy. Belgium resists German ultimatums and Britain lines up with France, signaling widespread war sentiment in London.
A Nish Ser via dispatch to the Matin reports Serbians repelling an Austrian assault near Semendria. About 10 000 Austrian infantry with heavy guns pressed the Serbs, suffering heavy casualties. A flotilla of 20 monitors aided the invasion but failed to land across the Save.
Berlin reports Limburg in the Netherlands placed under martial law after German troops crossed the border. Dutch authorities flooded dykes to defend the region as German forces also occupy towns in Russian Poland and advance toward France. Russian fleet engagements near the Aland islands are noted with Russians retreating to the Gulf of Finland.
Reports say Russia’s declare war prompts patriotic demonstrations in Moscow and St Petersburg. Germany plans quick victory over France before Russian mobilization, while British and American mobility and naval routes face disruption. Authorities fear trouble as anti German sentiment grows in Britain and Europe.
A German aeroplane dropped three bombs on the fortified French town of Luneville southeast of Nancy causing property damage with no casualties. German forces crossed into French territory near Mars-la-Tour, site of a major 1870 battle.
The North German Lloyd steamer Kronprinzessin Cecilie arrived in Bar Harbor Maine carrying over 10 million dollars in gold and returning after a four day forced run to avoid capture. Her whereabouts had been a mystery since she sailed from New York last week.
Tokyo issued a statement from the foreign office saying that if the war extends to the far east and England is involved Japan may find it necessary to participate in fulfillment of the Anglo-Japanese alliance.
The German embassy informed Washington that a state of war exists between France and Germany. It amounts to a declaration of war in effect, though technically distinct.
Jackson county fair preparations are underway in Medford with dates September 9 to 12. Officials aim to set a record for exhibits with total premiums of 2600 dollars for fruit and stock. One exhibit from D. M. Lowe of Ashland will showcase 500 products for the Panama-Pacific exposition, including 60 corn varieties and 100 fruit varieties. Hood River reports a boom in apple sizing and grading machines with 15 kinds now manufactured, signaling growing industry and plans to showcase models in San Francisco.
Tillamook sheriff learns Lee Cooper shot and killed a man named Ethel nine miles above Blaine. Cooper tells Sheriff Crenshaw by phone he acted in self defense and will stay at the Blaine store until officers and the coroner arrive.
Henry McDowell shot and killed A. G. Scoggins three miles west of Paulina. Scoggins was a mail contractor and owned the stage line between Prineville and Paulina. He had just returned from Portland and made his home near Paulina.
United States Commission on Industrial Relations prepares for public hearing in Portland from August 19 to 22. Employers bankers lawyers professors unionists Socialist and W W representatives testify on industrial unrest and employer employee relations. The commission, appointed by President Wilson under a three year inquiry act, includes three members from the public three from employers and three from labor.
The European war menace disrupts Astoria trade as salmon shipments to Germany falter. A packer sought four car loads, but transport firms refused bookings for that country at present.
State Engineer Lewis began a topographic survey near Hillsboro in cooperation with the U S Geological Survey. Four survey parties are active, three in the Willamette valley and one in eastern Oregon.
Salem reports the state railroad commission issued an appeal urging rapid loading and unloading of cars to prevent a car shortage during the crop moving season if shippers and transportation companies do not operate with dispatch.
State Game Warden Evans and State Game and Fish Commissioner Duncan plan special efforts to protect China pheasants in the Hood River valley during hunting season.
Oregon reports rescinded post office closure at Disston Lane County. Parties agree to drop prohibition in campaigns. Coquille club objects to mail tender rejections. Major rivers and harbors campaign discussed in Portland. Refund planned for overcharged fare by Oregon Railroad Commission. Oregon City locks deed progress noted to Senator Lane. Ray Carroll faces life for murder of Gervais marshal John Zoller. Loganberry juice promotion from Breck Fruit Juice. Fifteen thousand boxes of peaches forecast near Eugene and Junction City. US ag dept allocates 11 000 dollars for Oregon extension work possibly rising to 15 000. Census shows mixed county school population changes. Dozens of May primary candidates must file expense reports or be struck from ballot. Rogue River drought hurts pear harvest. crop may reach 60 percent of 1913. Willamette Valley to export at Panama-Pacific expo. Pendleton to receive auto streetcars before Roundup. Ezra Meeker ships ox team to San Francisco then to Panama expo. Corporation Commissioner reports 310 613 09 dollars revenue for the year. Lookout Mountain fire tower under construction to aid 75 mile fire locating radius.
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