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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
7
Berlin reports Russian assaults near Lotsen repelled and 1000 prisoners taken. North Poland east of the Vistula shows no change while the Brura river area is eased. A southeast Tomaszow offensive succeeds with the Pilica river on the right bank also showing gains.
London reports Petrograd claims Russians control all Carpathian passes while Austrian forces retreat in disarray. Earlier Austrian units that had been besieging Cracow reportedly lifted the siege and moved about 60 miles northward.
Italian cruiser Calabria at Beirut is prepared to assist the U S cruiser North Carolina if needed amid European departures from Turkish territory. The Tennessee Vulcan sod gunboat Scorpion and other U S ships monitor eastern Mediterranean interests. Athens reports North Carolina threatened to open fire at Tripoli after a request to Turks to remove residents was refused.
London report cites French statistician M. Yves Guyot counting belligerent armies in the fields at about 18.6 million. Including reserves and new troops, the total rises toward 28 million, according to the same assessment.
London reports seven British naval airmen in seaplanes attacked the German naval base at Cuxhaven near the Elbe on Christmas Day. Six returned safely. Commander Hewlett is missing after his plane wrecked near Heligoland. Germans claim two destroyers and the convoy were hit, while British say bombs caused no damage.
A formal notification to the state department states the United States consulate in Belgium must be acceptable to German military authorities. The withdrawal of some personnel there is desired for the present.
The United States issues a formal note to Britain and France detailing objections to their blockade and contraband decrees. It asserts rights of American citizens under international law and signals that silence would be construed as acquiescence in the entente powers policy.
Canadian soldiers on the Niagara River near Fort Erie shot American hunters Walter Smith and Charlies Dorsch. Smith was killed, Dorsch wounded but expected to recover. The shooting, reported as unintentional, occurred while soldiers aided a provincial officer to arrest the men for alleged game law violations.
A proposal envisions the national government taking on a sweeping duty to reach and clear the doorsteps of all households, signaling a transformative expansion of federal responsibilities across the land.
Washington reports President Wilson will nominate five members to the federal trade commission this week. One name under consideration is Governor West of Oregon, among other potential appointees.
Eight Filipinos were arrested in Manila on Christmas Eve amid a suspected native uprising. The plot is linked to Artemio Recarte, exiled in Hongkong, with secret society agents revealing plans to constabulary. Police dispersed gatherings at Bagumbayan, Race, and Navotas, while nationalist papers accuse parties and hint at American involvement to quash the Jones bill.
Most Rev. Patrick William Riordan archbishop of San Francisco, died at his home at 6:05 A. M. after a severe cold developed into pneumonia. The church leader had served the archdiocese for years and was a prominent figure in local Catholic affairs.
The Grand Old Man of the navy Admiral George Dewey, in fine health and spirits, marked his seventy seventh birthday in Washington on Saturday by receiving hundreds of tributes and telegrams.
Salem Oregon Governor West declares he is not an applicant for a seat on the trade commission. His statement clears questions about possible candidacy and focuses attention on his current duties in the state.
Washington report notes President Woodrow Wilson marked his sixty fourth birthday on Monday with public attention and ceremonial events shaping a notable observance.
Hood River reports a merger of Mood River Companies despite a state railway commission recommendation from hearings on rates. The consolidation, planned earlier than expected, names John A. Lang of Portland as president and the secretary-treasurer.
Portlands early benefactor E Henry Wemme leaves about four hundred thousand dollars to create an endowment fund for a maternity hospital for unfortunate girls. After three years the fund and hospital would pass to the Christian Science churches of Portland, who may sustain the hospital or redirect funds to other charities.
A. W. Lawrence was made state printer by the state printing board to succeed R. A. Harris, effective January 1. The board had earlier appointed W. M. Plimpton as temporary state printer, but that choice was withdrawn since he lacked the required ten years of practical printing experience.
State Secretary projects a budget of 8 775 396 per biennium with 3 889 005 64 to be appropriated by the legislature and the rest from continuing appropriations millage taxes and fees. The estimate notes a rise from 1913 14 and 1911 12 totals and cites 58 224 62 in emergency board authorizations.
Corvallis President Ball of the Commercial Club appointed a committee including Victor P. Moses A. J. Johnson and N. R. Moore to investigate building stone in Oregon. If stone is found in quantity the group will report to Oregon's delegation in Congress and seek use of Oregon stone in all federal buildings in the state.
Kaolin deposits located a few miles northeast of Ashland have been analyzed and deemed equal to the best in the country. The kaolin is suitable for pottery work, with its residue usable for remedial applications similar to anti phlogistine.
County Stock Inspector Dr. F. T. Nots reports rabies has killed over 800 cattle and several hundred sheep in Baker county during the past months, with infections spread by coyotes on the ranges.
In a few weeks Albany will gain a meat packing plant established by H. L. Nobergall. Equipment is being procured and once a site is selected the plant will be assembled and placed in operation.
In ten months Astoria construction rises while Molalla plans a February 2 celebration for the Willamette Valley Southern Electric opening. Milwaukie to invest 30 000 to 40 000 in a Bull Run water plant. a new steel bridge at Yam Hill River opens. Portland mails exceed a million letters weekly. Mrs Mary Doak, aged 100, dies in Wasco county. Plans advance for Pendleton’s public building. Sinnott notes bids in February. Travelers Protective Association meets in Portland. Portland liquor sales shrink after January 1. Noted deaths include a 70 year old state resident. Whisky Run revival boosts mining. platinum valued. Governor West pardons W H Chapin. State Architect Knighton reports savings on building projects. Coos Bay seeks a large Pony Inlet game reserve. A Roseburg jury fails to reach verdict in a death case. Law changes urged to permit $1 minimum loan fee. Crater Lake parking dispute with forest service. Labor accidents tallied. three killed in Rainier area. forestry slash disposal stressed to reduce fire danger.
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