Compensation costs fall below expected figures in insurance report
The Industrial Insurance Commission reports lower than anticipated compensation costs for the year ending June 26 1916 with per year benefits at 1.09 to 1.3 dollars and 1.19 to 1.2 for each month of benefit. Employer count rose to 62, with acreage up 25 percent and machine lent cost up 3 percent, while administrative expenses reached 7.1 percent of funds. Since insurance began November 6 1907, total funds collected amount to 1,792,098.05 with expenses at 120,060. The two year operation saw eight inspections and accidents total 704 by June 60 1918.
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Vronen
Bydusulal Indurante Comumieson
Abou
Aegilent Insurance Commision Orle
Vie Dot
Water dispute settled over Burnt River irrigation rights
In Oregon, Port of Plow of Burnt is set aside for irrigation after Circuit Judge Dalton High4 grants a deed allowing 325 inches of water from Burnt River’s south fork to multiple plaintiffs. A perpetual injunction blocks defendants from interference, with Elia Powell Hoskins’ land exempted. The case names Michael House, J. ON Shelton, Edward Aurop, and others, amid an unusual postscript about California wines and India.
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Elia Powell Hoskins
J White
Plan perfected for aiding families left by guardsmen
Portlanis July 7 Families of enlisted men will receive aid from the Oregon Patriotic League through the adjutant general in a wide effort to secure funds and relief. Sub committees are named with Portland, Salem, Albany and other cities represented. The Daughters of the American Revolution will administer funds, with applications and records kept on standardized blanks.
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Adjifete Gener
Morgan Laltline
Werth
Oregon Patriotic League
Chamber of Commerce
AL Ik Mille
J. C. Ainsworth
Charles Heebe
Ming Henrietta Fajlin
Eob Thompson
D. . McPherson
Gel Cline
Portland
Mra
Ft. Patterson
Salem
A. ©. Sthinitt
Albany
St. A
Daughters of the American Revolution
Judke
The
Oregon Patriotic League Fe
Witty Combe
A. Je. Mille
Twain
Mere C
Jackman
Portend
J. BB Montgomery
J. le Patterson
Charles Scadding
Mise Henrietta Falling
Thompson
JO. Ainsworth
Charles FF
Beete
Alfred
Shima
AL Booth
Eugene
J Wo Bennett
Marshfeld
Ko. Young
Oakland
Higer
Dilla
Rey
Cline
McPherson
Bruce Denna la Grande
Joseph J. Heliner
Baker
Adjutant General
Jacl Kangler
National Guard
PUP
Adjutant General's Office
Woman Dies at Wapinitia Fourth Celebration
Mrs W T Vanderpool of Maupin collapsed and died during a Fourth of July celebration at Wapinitia in The Dalles area. Local reports describe her as a participant in the community event and note the sudden death occurred amid festive activities.
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The
Dalles
Ore
W. T. Vanderpool
Maupin
Wapiniita
Vanderpoolie
General Trevino Threats Amid Mutiny Rumors
General Havinte B Trevino, Mexi in Commander, said Americans could come and get troopers captured at Currizal. He commanded a large force and reports say the release of Americans sparked mutiny threats within his troops.
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Havinte B Trevino
Mexi
Currizal
Currina
Trevino
Italians Tag Their Austrian Prisoners
Due to language barriers the Trellane tag all Austrian prisoners with numbers and directions for sending them to detention camps. A photo shows two Austrians being marched to their camp, bearing tagged identifiers.
Men with Dependent Relatives Granted Discharge Aid
Secretary Baker orders army commanders to dissuade enlistment of men with dependent relatives and to process discharge applications for those with dependents. The War Department will verify claims with written evidence and authentic sources, aiming to fill vacancies promptly while protecting dependents. The measure could affect a large portion of National Guard soldiers amid the president's call for state forces.
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Baker
Dehope
War Furies
Depa Yimin Commandere
Tis
Ciicume
Ar Department
Tormied
War Department
National Guard
Cinderella in New York Aims for Wealth and Privilege
Christina Severid, known as Cin derella, writes about a rise from hotel floors to dreams of wealth as Countess Von Bergen seizes her as a companion. The Countess plans private schooling in New York to give her social advantage, while an 1870 census record mentions a family with children named Prim ia, Points, Appendix, Addendum, and Erratum.
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New York
Christina Severid
Cinderella
Carlos von Bergen
Countess von Bergen
Christing
Christiana
Idaho Guardsmen Face Court Martial Insubordination
Bone Idaho July 7 Philip He Crow center of bitter Idaho Second In party fight politics injected as lieutenant to serve under orders from the War Department. Governor Alexander says Edelblute and Majors Wilkins Odeon accused of using state courts to remove appointees from office. War department order may oust Edelblute and Waldron named colonel. preparations to move Camp are underway.
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Idaho
Philip He Crow
Tarty
Delosel
War Department
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Nikely
Alexander
William H. Edelblute
Lewh
Wilkins
Odeon
Treven
Ty Crowe
Reglent
Wit
Copia Wien
Waldron
U. 2
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Plattiehinrs
Edenblute
Crow
Hdelblute
Aml Catalin Waldron
Art Wilson homers for Pirates in Costello’s at bat
Art Wilson of the Pittsburgh Pirates hit a home run during Costello's at bat. The play showcased Wilson's power as he connected against the opposing pitcher, providing a key moment for the Pirates in a tense game situation.
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Art Wilson
Pittsburg Pirate
Costello
Pirates Win In 18th Inning Thriller Against Pirates
In a 18 inning marathon a dramatic late hit by Wilson delivered a 3-2 win, ending the longest game of the year for Pittsburgh. The Pirates fought to the end in a tightly contested tilt.
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Pirates
Wilson
Swat
Pittaburgh
Spanish monarch vows stronger defenses after war
The Spanish monarch declared that nations must boost defense capabilities in response to the recent conflict. He urged unity among allies and emphasized preparedness for future threats while appealing for public resilience and national resolve.
King Alfons predicts arms buildup after war ends
Paris report quotes King Alfons saying disarmament is unlikely and that Thithows will strengthen defenses. He notes Spain may rise quickly after the war, praises Belgium as an example, and argues nations will rely on large armies and navies for security. An Argentine writer interview is cited.
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Paris
Alfons
Senork de Viller
Spain
Belgium
Mexicans Pre American
Washington July 7 Safe return to Nogales Arizona of Norton Hand an American who had been in Mexico is reported. Hand, formerly of a U S merchant family, left the border town weeks ago amid a dispute and has since been located by authorities. His return underscores ongoing tensions and the need for orderly crossing procedures at Nogales.
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Washington
Nogales
Ariz
Norton Hand
Prisoner in Nacozari Murder Case Reported
A prisoner in Nacozari Sonora was charged with murdering a Mexican soldier and reported to the state department. Border reports say Hani released by military authorities, James Park American and AR Dixon Englishman were attacked by Mexican soldiers while fleeing toward the border from their ranch near Navor art. Park and Dizon were killed.
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Nacozari
Sonora
State Department
Hani
James Park
AR. Dixon
Navorart
Park
Dizon
Young girl thief adopted after plea in Atlantic City
Marion Murphy faced theft charges after returning from Philadelphia. Dr Howard Holden offered to adopt the 17 year old girl if consent and court approval were granted. He planned to place her with his parents in Houston Delaware, noting his family already has another adopted ward.
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Atlantic City
Marion Murphy
Philadelphia
Howard Holden
Cook at Hood River logging camp dies from 26 foot fall
George F. Schmidt, a cook at an Oregon Lumber Company camp near Hood River, fell 26 feet from a flume onto jagged stones while delivering a message to a whal crew. He was rushed to a local hospital with internal injuries and is seriously injured.
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Hood River
George F. Schmidt
Oregon Lumber Company
Whal
Schmidt
Headache Relief Claim Promises Quick Neuralgia Ease
A chaotic ad text touts Dr. James and a purported remedy for headaches and neuralgia. It imitates medical claims with bold promises of instant relief and global applicability, targeting readers seeking fast, dramatic results.
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Dr. James
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