Oregon Officials Probe Trans-State Highway Route
Seven government officials led by Warren H. Allen senior highway engineer depart Eugene for eastern Oregon. The group includes A R Merrill chief engineer of the forestry service and Charles H Florey chief of operation in the forestry service northwest. Also aboard are A T Schuyler of the public roads department and Clyde R Seitz Cascade National Forest supervisor.
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Bellef
Eugene
Willamette Valley
Oregon
Warren H. Allen
Washington, D. C
A. R. Merrill
Forestry Service
Charles H. Florey
Northwest
Portland
A. T. Schuyler
Department of Public Roads
School Policy Promotes Evening and Return Education
At a school board meeting a new policy was approved to provide instruction for workers as well as nonstudents. The plan aims to attract those who left school before completion and offer courses preparing attendees for specific lines of work.
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St. Helens
Waterways Association Meets in Spokane September 17 18
The Fall meeting of the Columbia and Snake River Waterways association will be held in Spokane Washington on Thursday and Friday September 17 and 18. An open railroad rate of one and one third fare will be in effect from coast and other points covering a large radius around Spokane during Spokane Interstate Fair week.
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Astoria
Columbia and Snake River Waterways Association
Spokane
Wash
Coast
Wilsonville Fire Destroys One-Third of Business District
A large fire in Wilsonville gutted about one third of the business district. The blaze started in the Lawrence hotel and its origin remains unknown. No occupants were inside the hotel when the fire began.
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Wilsonville
TO SEEK CAUSE OF UNREST Hearing Will Be Held at Portland
Federal commission on industrial relations will hold Portland hearings August 19 20 and 21 to examine causes of unrest and the operation of the minimum wage law. E V O Hara notes no job loss for women and similar employment levels since the law took effect. Witnesses from employers and employes invited to testify on open versus closed shop apprentice limits uniform wage rates and union methods.
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Federal Commission
Portland
United States Commission On Industrial Relations
E. V. O'Hara
Industrial Welfare
Woman Jumps to Her Death in Portland Building
Mrs. Anna M. Bolin, 58, leapt from a seventh story window of a business block in Portland after entering to consult a physician about nervous trouble. A male patient in the reception room attempted to intervene but failed to stop her.
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Portland
Anna M. Bolin
Tire explosion injures Knight pair in Pendleton
While inflating a tire Ralph Knight and his father E W Knight were hurt as a tire exploded. The younger Knight required 20 stitches to his left hand and arm while Knight Sr was knocked down and bruised.
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Pendleton
Ralph Knight
E. W. Knight
Knight, Sr
Jailed as Highwaymen Pendleton Plot Unfolds
James Navin a long time Umatilla county farmer and Milton Anderson heir to the Helix family are jailed in Pendleton on charges of highway robbery. The pair known locally face a possible trial as authorities investigate the alleged crime.
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Pendleton
James Navin
Umatilla County
Milton Anderson
Nancy Cornelius Pioneer and civic figure dies at 70
Mrs. Nancy Cornelius sister-in-law of Colonel T R Cornelius founder of this town and active in church and civic affairs dies at age seventy.
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Nancy Cornelius
Cornelius
T.R. Cornelius
Allies Combine on Soil of Belgium
Brussels reports show Belgian British and French forces linked across the German advance line in Belgium. Liege fortifications strengthen during a lull as French troops enter Belgian frontiers and bolster the Belgian army. London says England will rush troops to Belgium while preparing to send 100000 men and detour colonial forces to the continent. The Canadian contingent of 21000 in a month, with Australians and New Zealanders soon after.
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Brussels
War Office
Belgium
Liege
London
England
Kaiser Goes to Front as War Tension Rises
Rome dispatch reports Emperor William II left Berlin by motor for the Alsatian frontier to join the army’s general staff. Basel dispatches say German troops evacuated Sankt Ludwig four miles from Basel signaling an imminent Franco Swiss frontier battle.
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London
Rome
Daily Mail
William
Berlin
Basel
Switzerland
Sankt Ludwig
Alsace
France Occupies Mulhausen After Steady Assault
Paris reports the French war office confirms Mulhausen in Alsace Lorraine fell after a night assault. German troops retreated toward Neu Breisach as French forces entered Altkirch and Mulhausen amid cheers.
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Paris
French War Office
Mulhausen
Neu Breisach
Kolmar
Alsace-Lorraine
Altkirch
France
French Advances in Alsace Stir National Spirit
Paris reports General Joffre led a rapid push into Alsace with occupations of Altkirch Mulhouse and possible Kolmar. Authorities note these towns are lightly fortified outposts beyond main German defenses, yet the gains boost French morale nationwide.
Belgian Resistance Features In Opening War
London reports a surprising resistance by Belgians in Liege as German forces push through Belgium. Fort defenses held some areas while others fell, with heavy Belgian and civilian effort including women aiding the defenders. Official dispatches note German losses in Belgium of about 2,000 dead 20,000 wounded and 9,700 prisoners.
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London
Liege
Belgium
Leman
Namur
Brussels
Great German liner Kron Prinz Wilhelm captured by British
New York reports British cruiser Essex seized the Kron Prinz Wilhelm after it left Bermuda with 6000 tons of coal. The ship, 663 feet long, 21,300 tons displacement, was taken to Hamilton Bermuda as a prize of war. London reports Cap Ortegal also captured with 5 million dollars in specie aboard.
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New York
Bermuda
Essex
Hamilton
London
Daily Mail
Buenos Ayres
Southhampton
Germans Invasion of Russia Reported Near Helsingfors
Advices state Germany landed about 40 000 troops at Ekennes carried by the Baltic fleet. The expeditionary force is moving toward Helsingfors and is expected to press toward St Petersburg, signaling a planned direct assault on the city.
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Russia
Copenhagen
Ekennes
Helsingfors
Finland
Germany
St. Petersburg
Germans Fight British at Sea Reported Submarine Attack
London reports the admiralty announced a cruiser squadron from the main fleet was attacked by German submarines. No British ships were damaged and no ships were sunk in the engagement.
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London
Admiralty
Vaa
Oregon items note fires and floods in Siuslaw
Oregon brief reports 200 acres burned in the Siuslaw forests and widespread crop damage from heat. It notes church mergers in Baker, a $13 000 joint property value, delinquent Oregon taxes with 10 percent penalty, and 50 000 steelhead planted near Dufur from Bonneville hatchery.
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Siuslaw
First Baptist Church
Immanuel Baptist Church
Baker
Oregon
Salem
Dufur
Bonneville Hatchery
Ashland
Pleasant Valley
Walter Simpson
Burns
C. J. Pugh
Cannon Beach
Mr. Pugh
Hammond Lumber Company
Astoria
India
Great Britain
Gresham
Multnomah County
Clackamas County
Coos Bay
Walter
Peaslee
Valley Station
W. L. Woodard
Kelling
Anna Quick
St. Helens
Portland
Ore
Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Winnipeg
Canada
John Day Valley
Harris
North Portland
Umpqua
McKees Flat
Condon
Kansas
Pine Creek
Lane County
Farmers’ Protective Association
Eugene
Bob White
O. P. Hotf
E. H. Baker
Dee
Hermiston
Thompson
Worden
Concord
Roseburg
Hood River Fruitgrowers’ Exchange
Northwestern Fruit Exchange
State Insane Asylum
R. B. Lee Steiner
State Board of Control
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Clarence Butt
C. R. Chapin
P.F. Hawkins
C. A. Eldriedge
First National Bank
DR. A. M. Davis
Ferguson's
J. C. Price
U. S. Natl
E. P. Dixon
John 8. Rankin
U. S. National Bank
Littlefield & Romig
First Nat
Thos. W. Hester
Dixon Building
Newberg
Sarah E. Smith
Fred H. Wilson
Osteopathic
First
Office Bisel i
Rea
G. E. Stuart
Gregory Building
Main St
Chase & Linton Gravel Company
Oregon News
Employers’ Associations
Trades Unions
Kaiser
Lower Alsace
Joseph Joffre
Fort Bancelles
Will E. Purdy
J. H. Gibson
Mgr
Yamhill County
Yamhill County Abstract Co
Mcminnville
Detmer Woolens
Dome
Brock
Newberg Manufacturing & Construction Co
N. Main Street
Home Sewing Machine Company
Orange, Mass
Trace Manns Desians
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