Echo Woman Crashed Under Train in Oregon
East Oregonian report from RCHO Oregon February 6 details the instant death of 45 year old Anna A Coburn struck by train No 19 while crossing at Buckley crossing near Roho. The engineer did not see her until a few feet away. Coburn, going to work at the Test Grill, left behind a damaged pilot garland and left a family including husband A J Coburn in Kansas. Coroner notified for inquest.
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Kansas
Clyna
Herbert
Edwin
Ruth
Bustines College
Portland
Maratia Tarvin
Brown
House Passes Brand Registration Bill in Oregon
East Oregonian reports Salem where an $ brand registration bill passed the House. Representative Crandall backs the measure, saying the move makes brands fair to stockmen. eastern Oregon stockmen back current practice of registering brands already. A Senate bill by Hurley mirrors the idea but makes unregistered brands a crime with a fee.
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Feb
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Rescue of Irma Bentley Crew Off Galveston
The Commanche cutter rescued the waterlogged British schooner Irma Bentley crew about seventy miles off Galveston. All hands were exhausted after a long battle with the tempest and are reported safe.
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German Foreign Secretary Declares War Is Not Forgotten
Berlin dispatch quotes secretary Helfferich vowing no retreat as Germany presses toward victory. He says neutrals will thank Germany for subjugation efforts and promises to continue sea warfare to end British rule, declaring resolve against English brutality.
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U. 8
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Helferich
German US relations muddled after Wilson policy
Berlin says secretary Zimmerman regrets Wilson measure which cut Germany from direct communication with the Allies. Berlin notes U S diplomats aided German interests during the war and calls for recognition of Germany’s reasons. A Berlin editor deems relations broken and predicts continued war gains for Germany. London reports Gerard’s move toward Switzerland with expected Swiss arrival Thursday.
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Wilson
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Mehner
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Federal Reserve Gold Reserve Amendment Moves Forward
Washington reports the House Banking and Currency Committee approved an amendment to strengthen gold reserves. It would require country banks to hold 7 percent, city banks 10 percent, and the three central reserve banks 12 percent in gold against deposits. Total reserves would stay at 12 percent for country banks and 1 to 2 percent for city and central banks. The move aims to add roughly 900 million in banking credit to the reserve system.
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House Passes Report Of Naval Committee
Washington February reports the House adopting Padgett's naval committee report amid near unanimity. The bill includes funds for machines, anti aircraft defense, auxiliary officers, and war production, with provisions to commandeer manufacturing plants and boost ship completion. It also funds new aeroplane patents and outlines draft and rail improvements in wartime.
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Cheirman Webb
House Judiciary Committee
Netlonay
Charges Russ Captain Has Flown To Escape Suit
Mrs Mas Wheeler Ruperts seeks separation from Captain Rupert of the Rheedan arm. Justice Cohalan orders Captain Rupert to show cause why alimony of 3600 a month and counsel fees should not be granted. Rupert met his wife after going to Canada to buy munitions for his government. He reportedly earns 19000 a year. Papers served at Imperial Russian government munition commission offices in the Fatiron building.
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Ruperts
Rheedan Arm
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Supreme Court
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Ropert
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Munition Cémmierion
Fatiron
Oratorical Battle Over Rural Credits Wages in Senate
East Oregonian reports in Salem on February 6 that a big oratory battle raged in the senate over rural credits. The majority backs Senate Bill 136 with support from the state hind board and grange, while minority Sen Barrett pushes Senate DIM 143. Debate continues as discussions include Shank’s substitute, and a separate note outlines a proposed Oregon highway law creating a state highway commission with appointed members and a salaried engineer.
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Huston
Committee On Roads and Highways
Schimpff
Laurge
State Highway Commission
War Clouds Thickening as Officials See Inevitable Fight
Washington reports a growing conviction that war with Germany is imminent amid diplomatic breaks and renewed naval buildup. Officials note Germany may declare war within 24 hours as the United States expands submarine and small-boat production and considers tighter radio control.
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Belgian Relief Commission
Holand
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Daniel
Japanese Crisis Overshadows German Demand in Senate
Washington reports Senator Poindexter said the Japanese crisis overshadows the German danger. He cited immigration doubts and noted the Japanese government objected to a bill seen as targeting Japanese integration. Further protests were expected.
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Wide range in wheat market shown today
Chicago reports a broad price range with open high low data for May and July wheat contracts. Portland notes include a $1.50 FOB factor and price tables. Derby court records state four alleged conspiracy defendants pleaded not guilty and were ordered for trial.
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Britain Expects War Over Wallace Killing
Britain confidently expects war with the United States over the Wallace killing. London reports Americans may declare war. Britain still regards the U S as neutral for the moment. Ambassador Page collects details on the Eavestone sinking and will forward a formal report to Washington while coordinating with British officials.
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United States
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Eavestone
Washington
Spain protests to Germany to stave off rupture
Madrid reports Spain handed the German ambassador a note protesting submarine actions and rejecting suspension of shipping. The move aims to prevent an immediate Spanish–German break. Washington hints Spain and Switzerland will keep relations steady, staying neutral while protecting American and German interests. Spain plans to publish its position outline tomorrow.
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U-Boat Attacks U S Steamer Westrego
The German submarine U4 fired five shells at the American steamer Westrego but missed. Reports from Liverpool claim the sub halted the vessel and threatened to sink. the commander surrendered three barrels of lubricant after being pressured. Paris also notes Auguste Rodin completing a plaque for American benefactors supporting Paris theatrical relief funds.
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Admiralty
Failoe
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Auguste Rodin
French Actors’ Fund
New York
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Browe
Hester
Fragmented Washington gun demo noted by attendees
A garbled report describes a February demonstration in Washington by a weapons committee with unclear attendees and actions. Mentions of Lord Frith and American arrangements appear amid disrupted text about faults and appropriations. the flow is largely unreadable.
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Feb
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Hoowe
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