Navy to buy new submarines under fixed prices
Washington November 1 The Navy Department opened bids for two cruisers under five million dollars each and for two submarines. Beattle Construction and Pry Trookt bid four million nine thousand seven hundred fifty dollars for a ninety thousand horsepower cruiser delivered in thirty months. Fore River Shipbuilding proposed four million one hundred thousand dollars for a ninety thousand horsepower cruiser due in thirty three to thirty four months. Union Iron Works offered to build two submarines at actual cost plus fifteen percent and Electric Boat Company proposed two submarines at eight hundred thousand dollars each with a five hundred and eight hundred and forty five...
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Beattle Construction and Pry Trookt Company
Fore River Shipbuilding Corporation
Scout Club
Federal Trade Comminion
Union Iron Works of
San Fran Eee
Navy
Electric Boat Company
Oregon Washington Game Draws Crowd
Eugene news reports Graduate Manager Tiffany expects a crowd of about ten thousand for the Oregon Washington game on Saturday. Oregon plans no protest to Washington’s play and will rely on John Parodie to handle Washington’s protests amid unclear player eligibility.
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Oregon-Washington
Hugene
Tiffany
Oregon
Washington
Miller
Shiel
Himsell
John Paredie
Steamer in distress off Columbia Bar
Astorta Nev reports the steamer George in distress seventy miles from the river bar with seven days at sea. Aboard are sick passengers and crew. Insurance policies are referenced as part of the scene, with ownership and claim details mentioned in the damaged text.
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Columbia Bar
Astorta
Nev
George
Gireste
Austritiia
Gaambla
Gifted Woman to Close Local Wilson Campaign
Mrs Thompson, a leading Wasco County candidate for the legislature, headlines a Wilson event in The Dalles. Known as a top Northwest speaker, she has spent time campaigning for Wilson across Oregon, drawing strong crowds and serving as Oregon's delegation member to notify President Wilson of renomination.
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Wilson
Mra
Alexander Thormpwom
Thy Dalles
Northwest
Wilton
Eveninia
Oregon
Thompson Len
Wasco County
Wilson and
Jerte
Sane yet stark warning on Hughes and war with Mexico
In a political voice the senator argues that Hughes victory could trigger war with Mexico and expand conflict globally. He warns that war may wake other nations and that prosperity relies on avoiding foreign entanglements. The piece frames the campaign as a choice between peace with honor and costly war.
Churchill Endorses Normal At Institutes First Session
State Superintendent J A Church spoke to more than 200 teachers in Umatila county at the Monmouth normal institute opening. He urged expanding facilities and training, noting crowded conditions and the need for an additional school. The morning program included addresses by Mrs M L Fulkerson and Churchill, with N C Maris also speaking on industrial training. The afternoon featured talks on county libraries and educational opportunities, followed by department work and a library demonstration.
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Thas
Umatilin County
J. A. Church
Monmouth Normal
Monmouth
Rick Cornell
Methodist Church
TH. Mobhell
Hrlatian Church
Tendlchen
Prin W W. Trew
Holic
M. L. Fulkerson
Salem
Nbrartia
J G. Kilpack
Baye
A. Carlton Power
Walter Rose
Lincoln
J. Herbsman
Seatte
J. Kiemme
Ellenshire
Halloween Prank Spree Delivers Widespread City Vandalism
Halloween pranksters caused extensive damage across the city. Fences torn down, fences and walls damaged, wagons moved from entrances, milk bottles stolen or spoiled, and bottles cracked on cars. Wires stretched over sidewalks to trip pedestrians. More unrest reported in the east end, with police receiving numerous complaints.
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Hallowe'en
Matlock ‘Street
Wilson speaks to twelve thousand at Endicott Johnson plant
President Wilson addresses about 12,000 shoe factory workers at the Endicott Johnson plant in Johnson City. He says he is not delivering a formal speech but praises the firm for granting its employees an eight hour day and notes a sense of unity between capital and labor. The event is continued on page 10.
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Tella
Presidents Special
Johnson City
Wilson
Endicott
Knights of Labor Push Reelection Of Wilson
Washington November 1 The Journal of the Knights of Labor official organ strongly advocates President Wilsons reelection arguing Hughes through Roosevelt would push the country into war. It credits Wiltons wisdom for keeping the nation out of conflict and highlights eight hour workday rural credits and merchant marine goals as reasons for re election.
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Washington
Wilson
Kalkhta of Labor
Lenetorlhy
Hughes
Roonevelt
Rooupevelt
Germany
Japan
Mexia
Merchant Marine de
Wilwon
Deutschland Returns Amid Allied Warship Observation
New London reports the Deutschland arriving under heavy Allied escort with numerous warships in port last night. Sailors claim the submarine endured ten hours submerged in mid ocean to avoid engagement while American naval observers prepared to assess its peaceful status. Washington signals possible classification as a commerce vessel, pending British protests and a naval review.
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New London
Amerika
Commerce
Bremen
Washington
Lie
Am Haeader
Pendleton Promotion Urges Mass Meeting Tonight
Normal School calls all interested men and women to attend an urgent meeting at the Commercial Association Rooms at 8 o clock. The town will be districted and assignments given to maximize Pendleton's support for the 808 measure. Attendance is essential to record the largest vote in its history and no other event excuses absence. Bring a worker.
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Pendletv
Pendleton
Virginia Joins Dry Column in Prohibition Sweep
Virginia became the eighteenth state to join the prohibition party. Church bells tolled at midnight as stores sold large quantities of wine and liquor before the law took effect. Special trains carried goods from across the state while over eight hundred antions closed. Local option prevailed in many areas with Richmond and other cities first enacting prohibition.
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Richmond
Virginia
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Newport News
Lynchburg
Petersburg
Roanoke
Bristol
Ballot Markings and Presidential Electors in Oregon
Facsimile notes explain how Wilson and Marshall electors are marked on the ballot. It describes voting for president and vice president, the method to indicate support for the candidate, and the process by which Oregon’s five electoral votes could go to either Wilson or Hughes depending on elector totals. It includes example lines and names for illustration.
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Oregon
Eller
Son Net
Hughes
Wwe
Cy Wilson
Prewttont
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas BR
Marsmall
President Wilken
Fia Haliot Aa
Five Americans Lost On Marina Wilson Wins Straw Vote
On a Walla Walla to Milton train carrying teachers to the annual institute a straw poll favored Wilson 72 to 10 for Hughes and 1 for Hanley. BH A Poet of Athena and Fulton Gale of Milton supervised. Most passengers voted while two refused.
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Umatilla
Wilson
Hughes
Walla Walla
Fesults
Hanley
BH. A
Athena
Fulton Gale
Milton
Onis
National Farmers Union Denies GOP Adamson Law Report
New York November 1 1916 National Farmers Union rejects claims circulating by Republican managers that the union denounced the Adamson eight hour law In a telegram to the Democratic National Committee Gravette Arkansas November 1 1916 A T Travis Secretary National Farmers Union states the organization has not passed resolutions denouncing the law and calls the reports fabrications and not political.
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New York
TH. N. Pope
Texas Fartners Union
Democratie National Committee
Gravette
Ark
United States
National Farmers’ Union
Tiavik
Sharp Decline In Chicago Market Takes Hold
Chicago market reports a sharp decline in wheat prices with December futures sliding to 91.54, May to 41.59, and July also weakening amid broad bearish sentiment. Prices in Portland and Liverpool show mixed readings with spot and futures movements noted.
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Chicago
Shippers Plan Australian Wheat Imports to Undercut U S Prices
Nov. 1 Time learned Hilfour Guthrie and company have chartered schooners to import Australian wheat. Failures to bring Australian grain to compete with American price spikes. The Australian crop is large and prices are the lowest. Shippers believe they can import and undercut the American product and plan to charter more ships.
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BAN Franciecq
Ttme
Hilfour, Guthrie and Company
Local Normal School Bill Moves Ahead Amid Teacher Support
A local report notes teachers back a normal school bill as classrooms prepare for a roll call tomorrow. Coverage mentions Halloween perks and general civic activity around Wowport News and Marina, with reference to Pie Amerivans Killa in a distant context.
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Mans Hallowe'en
Tumislidio
Wien
Demschi
Wowport News
Pie Amerivans
Marina
Wilson seeks full report on Marina case amid delay risks
President Wilson is kept informed as the Marina case unfolds with State Department dispatches sent to Washington. Germany may be allowed time for a full investigation while awaiting submarine commander reports. Officials expect possible delays of several days before a decisive reply, stating the administration will act promptly once all details are in.
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Binghampton
Presidents Special
Wilson
Marina
State Department
Berlin
Germany
America
British Take Three Macedonian Towns In Early War Push
London dispatch reports British forces defeated Bulgarians along the East river near Strumy and captured three Macedonian towns. Haig says raids northeast of Festubert and near Messines. intermittent shelling south of Ancre. Verdun fronts show activity with French gains and several prisoners taken.
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London
Eral
East
Strumy
Haig
Festubert
Messines
Ancre
Somme
Scilly
Cal
Petrofrad
Rotimanin
Red Tower
Bakoviten
Salontei
Baraki-Aguma
Struma River
Macedonia
Vardar
Faculty vote at Hamilton College sparks republican campaign clash
Report from Clinton Noy describes an Aatraw faculty vote at Hamilton College amid a heated campaign. Wilcott and Thite figure in the Neary of 4 rock-ribber republicans as the faculty mobilizes behind rival candidates.
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Clinton Noy
Hamilton College
Wilcott
Mumhea
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