Berlin submarine talks amid wartime diplomacy
Page with Balfour and Page discussed hidden submarine warfare aims. Ambassadors met at the foreign office as Spain’s envoy visited. Newspapers praised US naval strength and debated aid to Britain while experts estimated potential contributions. The Standard quoted Farragut on speed.
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Berlin
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Min. Inter
Foreign Office
Americas
America
United States
Farragint
Blockade Broken Delays Behind Schedule Rail Traffic
A long standing blockade on the Thon Pacific lines has ended, allowing delayed trains to resume. Agent T. F. O Brien reports several trains from the west and south are to reach Huntington, Montine ton, and Pendleton at listed times with travel from Huntington to Pendleton varying five to six hours. A wind from Salt Lake reached Pendleton on schedule today, while other trains run on time. the blockade was previously in Wyoming.
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Thon Pacific
T. F. O Brien
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Montineton
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Wyoming
Caterpillar Engines Arrive for Local Farms in Umatilla
A consignment of 11 Holt caterpillar engines arrived in Umatilla County for Ht Smith & Co with similar units reaching Walla Walla for another firm. One unit is to be used for a demonstration at the Pendleton high school farm program. Local farmers named include Dave Nelson Rov Row Frankart Joe Barwell A M Winn J Wo Maloney A P Heyden Wyrick Row Mo Fo Myern Ter Winn and J A Lomeden as caterpillars to fulfill other orders arrive soon.
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Umatilla County
Holt
Ht Smith & Co
Walla Walla
Pendleton Hich Wehnol
Dave Nelson
Rov Row
Prankart
Joe Barwell
A. M. Winn
J. Wo Maloney
A. P. Heyden
Wyrick Row
Mo Fo Myern Ter Winn
J. A. Lomeden
Salem bill would cremate unclaimed bodies statewide
Salem report notes a February 6 bill introduced by the Tillamook county delegation calling for cremation of unclaimed bodies and removal of bodies from the Western Oregon State Hospital. The measure aims to standardize disposal of unclaimed remains and address storage concerns.
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Salem
Tnatllin County House
Oregon State Hospital
Pendleton Delegation in St Paul Parade Honor
Pendleton and Round-Up contingents march in St Paul for winter festival events. Lous W Hin photographed for the St Paul Pioneer Press. Some Pendleton party members head home, others proceed to Chicago and New York after telegrams from Queat Northern officials. Marion McRae praises Pendleton for drawing strong attention despite small size.
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Pendleton
Lous W. Hin
St. Paul
Neler
Chicago
New York
Cipies
Hill
Queat Northern
Porthend Journal
Marion McRae
No Action On The Adamson Law Delayed Supreme Court
Washington reports show the Supreme Court did not act on the Adamson law with four recesses since mid March, delaying opinions beyond that date. In concurrent notes, the House Interstate Commerce Committee planned to report favorably the new Adamson railway bill with amendments, but details on strike prevention were not disclosed.
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Washington
Supreme Court
House ‘Terstate Commerce Committee
House Intertate Commerce
Adamson
Liner Cancels Sailing Orders In Snowbound New York
A fierce snowstorm paralyzed New York harbor as the American liner St Louis cancelled today s mailing and guards tightened security on bridges. Cannons manned by artillerymen and searchlights marked the foggy morning while ships Mekmer Philadelphia and Finland reached Liverpool and port respectively. A lighted loom and a limb planted at the customs house drew Secret Service scrutiny amid unprecedented security measures.
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New York
St Louis
Artllerymen
Manhattan
Mekmer
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Custom House
Secret Service
Kenneth Roper of Housatonic Crew Dies On Submarine Action
Kenneth Roper an able seaman aboard the Housatonic was sunk when the ship faced a German submarine off the Sicily island. Roper, born and raised here, had been at sea 15 years and rose to gallant engineer. The crew abandoned ship in lifeboats and all members landed safely on the English coast.
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Housatonic Crew
Kenneth @ Roper
Sicily
Iniande
Pendleton
Roper
W. C. McKay
Ale
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William Roper
Alin Street
College Place
Wash
Eon
Mea Roper
Seattle
Alaska
Gallatant
Housatonic
Ufn
Valmarine
England
Through Mud and Snow the Chevrolet Presses On
Robert Simpson drove from Portland to The Dalles in a Chevrolet, facing snow and mud that left tires worn and roads rough between Hood River and The Dalles. He reported portions of the route were fair while others were treacherous, yet the car endured with no major damage, proving the Chevrolet’s stamina in adverse conditions.
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Aeton
Simpeon
Big Dedication Planned for Pendleton Elevator
G L Hurt, formerly of Stanfield and now with Oregon Agricultural College markets, arrived in Pendleton to discuss dedicating a new 45 1000 bushel elevator in March. The event aims to spur bulk hatchery method discussions and attract Farmers Union members and others, with Commercial interests supporting the plan. Hurd also reports Heppner plans for a 109 000 bushel elevator.
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Paraee Union
Commercial Association
Pendleton
G. L. Hurt
Stanfield
Oregon Agricultural College
Farmers’ Union
Oregon
Hurd
Heppner
Wheat Prices Jump Six Cents In Market Report
Chicago market notes a six cent rise in wheat futures with May at 1.40, July 1.60. Oregonian dispatch reports changes in open high low close, with Portland club prices and bluestem values listed, reflecting a volatile grain day across markets.
Wilson limits American ship transfers to foreign ownership
President Wilson announced a national emergency forbidding American ships from being transferred to alien ownership. The measure blocks owners from shifting vessels abroad and aims to preserve U S maritime resources during the crisis.
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Porrids
Washington
Wilson
Oe “National eMeeeener
Wy. Enfficten
Allen ‘Negietry
Germany’s Time Unit Neutrals Barred War Talk
London reports a note claiming Spain might join the United States in backing war against Germany if hostilities begin. Washington notes neutral diplomats regret severing ties with Germany seen as a war move. Austria joins Germany. Holland expected to stay neutral as mobilization near Krupp works proceeds. Henry Ford offers his factory to make munitions. sympathy pledges flood in. Carrie Chapman Catt calls for 100 executives to organize women’s war service. General Deevers pauses parade preparations. broader mobilization plans may shift.
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Feb. J
Wien
United States
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Germany
Krupp
Austria
Baker
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House
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Stor
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Daniels
Prilt
Kennter Wadeworth
State Department
House Military Committee
Carrie Chapman Catt
National Womens Suffrage Asvciation
Executive Council
Women's War Service
Senate Judiciary Committee
Spain
Coategtral
Deevers
Tlons Participaine
Tax collection started today by deputy sheriff
Collection of taxes to meet the ex- Pensey of 1917 begun by Deputy Sheriff C. Funk this morning. The rolls had been turned over Saturday evening by Assessor Strain. Total amount to be collected is $689,714.58. Compared with $471,774.72 last hour. Taxes are divided on the rolls as state and county tax 105,899.78, city taxes 887,157.80, district school taxes 2,274, etc. High school tax 1,065.08. Special irrigation and fire patrol taxes listed. no rush yet as of this afternoon. The deadline to appear is GT Bletn of this city.
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4. C. Funk
Jomen Howe
Public buildings guarded after officials' meeting in Portland
City officials and federal officers ordered immediate charting of public buildings and arranged to guard three powder magazines near the city. Federal District Attorney Reames Mayor Alber and other officials participated in the conference.
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Portland
Federal District
Atorney Reames
Alber
Ma. Caen
President Wilson's Speech Before Joint Session of Congress
President Wilson addresses Congress detailing Germany's new submarine policy aimed at blocking ships passing designated high sea zones. He recalls the sinking of the Lusitania and argues for breaking off diplomatic relations with Germany, urging immediate action to curb submarine warfare against neutral and allied shipping.
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Wilson
Congress
Oro
Sur
United State
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