Warship Fortifications Debate Drives Large Appropriation
Washington February 18. A massive preparedness bill package totaling about 871 million dollars is under Senate consideration to complete warships fortifications and naval, army, military academy, and civil aviation needs. The Senate is expected to add 150 million for immediate ship completions. Aero Club complains only 3 million for airplane construction remains. House action on the Senate defense funds progresses.
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Washington
Senate
Bourke
Aero Club
Funeral barred in will as relatives inherit estate
Milton obituary notes the deceased wished no funeral expenses or religious services and to be buried quietly. Real property valued at 2300 dollars to be sold for cash and distributed to relatives including Colbert, Frank, Sophia, Christina Wolford, Mary Chapman, Dora McMinn, and several nieces and nephews. Executor B. J. Davie named. probate admitted.
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Weel
Milton
Colbert Weethe
Frank Weert
Sophia C. Haverly
Chrisiana Wolford
Mary Chapman
Slater
Dora McMinn
Nichelye
B. J. Davie
Ben
Frederick Eighth Still at Halifax
February 19 report states Frederick Eighth remains at Halifax as officials conclude searches of Bernstorff and begin inspecting cargo. Departure date will not be fixed until the examination is completed.
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Frederick
Halifax
Bernstorff
US Navy raids fail on prewch coast Feb 18 report
Feb 18 report states a raid along the coast failed to achieve its objectives. No injuries or casualties reported, and officials indicate the operation did not disrupt the target’s activities.
Cont and Countess von Bernstorff Arrive at Hoboken for Germany
A photo shows Cont and Countess von Bernstorff with the Princes von Hatefield as they land in Hoboken en route to the steamer Frederick VID to return the late ambarg hor to Germany. Police and secret service guard the party to prevent any disturbance.
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Ter
Hoboken
Frederick Vid
Ambarghor
Ble Suite
Germany
Man Crawls Through Snow with Broken Leg to Reach Help
Two miles from camp a man with a broken leg crawled through five feet of snow after slipping on a rock. He fashioned splints from a broken pole, dragged himself across ice, and called for help. Forest Baker, W. W. Hoch, and others eventually located him and carried him to the Springs. Dr. Parker treated him and he is recovering at St. Anthony’s Hospital.
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Bingham Springs
St. Anthony's Hospital
Mendisson
Aprachmee
Shire
Hlimes
Bulin
Teaun
Forest
Baker
W. W. Hocha
Halisa
Laker
Kiech
B ©. Parker
Roosevelt Plans Organization of American Division in Event War
The text states Roosevelt intends to organize an American division for wartime training in Canada if declared unities, aiming to secure cooperation from the United States and allied powers, and to persuade authorities to align with this plan. The wording is unclear but centers on mobilization and cross border training in wartime scenarios.
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Hoosevelt
Moclahed
Canada
United Lates
United Sater Ieandows
Perse
Mysterious light signals reported above Cascade Banta Hosa
Frank Opfer told federal authorities that numerous persons conducted pole and flag signaling on the hills above Camra Vero. He said the lights were red and white, sometimes forming a cross or triangle, with only two lights used at a time, and he reported the signals after weeks of observation.
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Frank Opfer
Penons
Camra- Vero
Stuward
Opfer
500000 German Spies in America Assert Senator
Senator Lee Overman asserted that a hundred thousand German spies were in the United States. The State Department announced the U.S. would respond to the Yarrawdale prisoners matter, while discussions on the espionage bill continued with the Justice Department in close contact. The Mexican embassy received Bolivian government communications about the menace.
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Washington
United State
Germany
Lansing
Lee Overman
United States
Senate
New York Port Reported Closed in Brief Note
New York, February 19 report notes a closed port condition with scant details. The brief item mentions shutdown at a major port area and provides no further context or names.
Reduction of Three Cent Price Arrangements Notice
Washington reports a plan to cut three cent price structures. A brief hearings series will be held with manufacturers and publishers to choose the subject. The commission aims to complete its work by March first to submit the new price schedule.
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Washington
Commieeion
Fifteen Men Trapped in Mine Prompt Rescue Effort
Fifteen workers remain trapped in a mine with officials expecting a rescue operation to continue. Authorities coordinate with emergency teams and plan to ventilate and bore additional shafts as rescue plans unfold.
Gerard Assailed by Von Reventlow in Berlin Press
Amsterdam February report says Count Von Roventlow attacked Gerard Gee publicly in the Berlin Tages Zeitung claiming he used his official position to transmit information to Allies. The piece alleges he escorted the American embassy and was blamed for delivering Casement to the authorities, concluding with the line, Thank heaven Gerard is gone.
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Amsterdam
Count von Roventlow
Berlin Tager Zeitung
Gerard
Gerard Gee
Alleris
Weallows
United States
French link Guayne sinks a submarine
On February 19 a French link submarine action off Bordcamx is reported. Captain Roweclint said the submarine was engaged, but the German submarine was sunk twice by gunfire and failed to penetrate.
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Guayne
Beralin Front Draws Reports of Reconnaissance Losses
February 19 dispatches report that enemy reconnaissance aircraft harassed positions on the western front and that several prisoners were captured. Two hostile aircraft were shot down on the Macedonian front.
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Beralin
Barville
Tele Ann
Perman
Fire wrecks village as Safeblowers blaze hits churches and shop
In Youngstown on February 14 Safetlowers accidentally fired a jewelry store causing two churches and a business block to burn. The disaster left over a hundred residents homeless with extensive damage in Louwellville suburb. Damages estimated at eighty thousand delfiacs. The victims escaped unharmed.
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Youngstown
Louwellville
Pendleton Hosts First Annual Auto Show Draws Crowd
About 2000 people attended Pendleton's first annual auto show with strong weekend crowds. The pavilion capacity was taxed on Saturday as hundreds filled the venue for entertainment and car sales. The event closed with high spirits, a full house, singing, dancing, and merremaking, and dealers reported several cars sold with more sales expected as closures approach. Breakup work commenced, with completion planned by evening.
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Pendleton
Britain’s wartime expenditures rise to over twenty-one billion
London Feb 18 The chancellor Andrew Honor Law announces in the House of Commons that Britain’s total wartime expenditures since the war began reached 21 billion dollars. The national debt is forecast to stand between 19.5 and 21.9 trillion pounds by year’s end with new loans and credit measures totaling about 2.79 trillion dollars.
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London
Great Britain
Andrew Honor Law
House of Commons
Thnis
Wheat prices rise in Portland market report
Portland notes a Feb 18 market update showing wheat price movement with quotes for May and July futures. Prices span open high low close, with grain types including Bluestem and other varieties cited by the Special to the East Crecen ians.
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Chicaan
Road Bond Referendum Set For Special Election
Road bonding measures to be decided by a special election on June 4, 1917. Report from Paso and Williston notes cross border actions near Guadalupe Ranch including American cowboys entering Mexico to deter cattle rustling and ranch disputes. Andrew Crerheen and Jonfur lead American forces in actions south of Juarez.
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Paso
St & Re- Porte
Williston
Guadalupe Thirty Mile
Souheg
Juarce
Mexico
Goree Ranch
Andrew Prtcreen
Jonfur
Baby finger severed by rabbit bite in Denver home
In Denver on February 15 a one month old, son of T. A. Pitt of the Salvation Army, was bitten when his finger was torn by a rabbit's bite through a wire netting in a yard at 134 Twenty fourth Rest. Police Surgeon McKelvey treated the wound.
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Denver. Cole
Storm Pitt
Apy
T. A. Pitt
Salvation Army
Tia
South Street
Oregon Senate Road Bond Bill Faces Special Election
The senate roads and highways committee did not report the one million dollar road bonding bill and plans to amend it for a June fourth special election in 1917. An emergency clause was sought by Senator Olen to avoid a referendum. The current legislature cost $58,000, up $8,000 from last session, with final figures to be compiled by the secretary of state. Continued on Page I.
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Salem
Senate Road, and Highways Comittee
Traleg
Olen
Secretary of State
Bachelor Club Boys Denounce Secret Society Claims
The Bachelor Club, a mix of high school students and town youths, protests what members call unjust treatment by the school board accusing them of operating a secret society. A board letter cites state law prohibiting secret societies in public schools and notes a Phoenix Club event, while the Bachelor Club asserts its aim is democratic student activity and denies law violations.
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Bachelor Club Boys
Bachelor Club
Bedium
Pendleton
Parks
Fagle-Woodman Hall
Phoenix Club
Popular Girls
Activi
Sti Hospital
Fem
Ship to carry Count von Bernstorff to Europe
A distressed fragment describes a liner Frederik VI set to transport Count von Bernstorff to Europe. It mentions former ambassadors and a large body of men employed in Washington, though text is garbled and details are unclear. The item reads like a brief travel note or wartime shipping update with diplomatic ties.
Wool Exhibit Arrives Here March 3
An upcoming wool exhibit opens Friday night with viewing from 9 to 11 and Saturday 9 to 5. The event features SH la wool market grades, textile displays, and demonstrations on cloth manufacture and shearing. Exhibits include sheep breeding, carding, spinning, weaving, and clothing samples, plus apparatus explaining wool value and shrinkage calculations.
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Lmipestien
Velock
New Zealand
Rales
Aol
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