Woman attacked by man sought by police in Portland case
Mrs Eugene Thomas remains gravely ill at City Hospital after a stabbing at Eighth and King. She described a five eight, 190 pound suspect in a gray overcoat and black hat who fled with her purse and turquoise earrings. The assailant is connected to a previous separation from her husband and threats were made. The hospital awaits consent for an operation, pending her son's arrival from Portland.
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Arlington
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British Indignant Over Government Failure After Zeppelin Raid
London reports the worst Zeppelin raid of the war with 41 dead and 101 wounded including 14 soldiers and 27 civilians. Britons demand reprisals and stronger air defense as mass meetings push for formal retaliation and faster naval gunner response.
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London
The
United States to Recognize Carranza as Mexican Leader
Secretary of State Lansing prepared a formal proclamation to recognize Venustiano Carranza as Mexican provisional president. The plan includes an arms embargo and labeling anti Carranzista factions as rebels. Guatemala's approval delay is the last hitch before issuance.
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Carranza
United States
Lansing
Fanza
America
Guatemala
Guaymas
Villa
William Loeb, Jr
Guggenheim
Mexico
Grey Signals Russian Troop Cooperation in Balkans
In the British House of Commons Sir Edward Grey pledged that Russian troops would cooperate with the Allies in the Balkans the moment they are available. The remark was interpreted as meaning once a route to the fighting zone is opened.
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London
Balkans
Edward Grey
House of Commons
Bandit Attacks Trusty in County Jail
Head trusty J Gustaferson and Deputy Jimmy Bruce were assaulted by interurban bandit Fred Starr in the county jail as he received breakfast. Starr had a twisted iron bar in his cell and another pipe stolen from the bathtub. Starr and three other inmates face attempted jail breaking charges.
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Trusty
J. Gustaferson
Jimmy Bruce
Fred Starr
Gustaferson
Starr
Four-Story Saloon Substitute Planned for Portland
A four story building was provided by the city to serve as reading rooms music, gymnasium baths and beds for men left without a place to go after saloons close January 1.
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Portland
Serbs Prepare to Defend Nish Amid Retreats and Gas Attacks
Athens reports on October 14 that Nish plans defense as Bulgarian invasion is claimed repulsed. A brutal battle at Lipa near Semendra leaves Austro Germans victorious but with heavy losses. Serbians repulse Teuton attacks and recapture a village in Semerevo. Bemerevo fortress attacks fail. Serbians push back across the Save river amid gas exposure.
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Nish
Lipa
Semendra
Clavera
Teutonsa
Semerevo
Bemerevo
Zabresge
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Wright sells Dayton aviation plant stake for 1.5 million
Orville Wright sold his entire interest in the Dayton aviation plant to a New York firm for about 1.5 million dollars. The transfer marks a major shift in ownership of the facility and its operations.
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Orville Wright
Dayton
New York
Taft Dinner Tale Comes From Cincinnati Family Parlor
Ex-President Taft attends a Cincinnati family dinner where a clergyman’s boy notes a hens egg a day, while the youngster quips his father lays a foundation stone weekly. The remark pivots on humor about daily work and long term projects.
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Cincinnati
White House
Auburn official named receiver for gas company assets
J L. C. Smith former sheriff county commissioner and mayor of Auburn was appointed Thursday receiver for the Auburn Gas Co Tremper an employee holding wage assignments for other workers totaling over 1000 dollars brought the suit.
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J L. C. Smith
Auburn
Auburn Gas Co
Harley Tremper
Sait
Gas Co Suit Began In Superior Court Over Note
The American Savings and Trust Company filed a suit Thursday morning in the superior court against Montesano Gas Company for $25,000 due on a promissory note.
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American Savings & Trust Co
Montesano Gas Co
Stella Brought To Port After BeriBeri Sickness
The Peruvian bark Stella now stricken with beri beri is towed into Port Townsend by the Coast Guard cutter Snohomish and Tug Prosper. The steward died and was buried at sea. Crew members, including the captain, are too weak to handle sails and have been moved to a marine hospital. The vessel, formerly the Chehalis, sailed from Callao August 1.
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U. Ss. Coast Guard Service
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Prosper
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Callao
Sound
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Fire in Cloverdale Claims Two Lives and $60,000 Loss
A Cloverdale blaze swept through the town damaging property and killing two residents. The fire destroyed several structures and caused an estimated $60,000 in losses. Fire crews battled flames into the night, with authorities tracing the cause to accidental ignition.
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Santa Roba
Cloverdale
Here
Plans For A Bigger Army And Navy In New Defense Budget
President Wilson and Chairman Hay discussed Secretary Garrison's army reorganization plan. They eyed a 20 000 man addition to 87 000 regulars at 15 million plus 10 15 million for heavier guns. Navy requests around 240 million funds dreadnoughts and submarines.
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Wilson
Hay
House Military Affairs Committee
Garrison
Navy
Battle Rages From North Sea to Arras
A dispatch from Rotterdam reports a tremendous battle extending from the North Sea to Arras as of today. The scene centers on heavy fighting and shifting fronts across the European theatre.
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London
North Sea
Arras
Rotterdam
Russians Concentrate at Odessa Amid War Talks
Report from Bucharest says Russian forces are concentrating at Odessa fueling beliefs that the czar plans to land troops on the Bulgarian coast.
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Paris
Bucharest
Odessa
Zeppelins Hit London Docks and Ipswich Batteries
London and vicinity suffered heavy damage as Zeppelins attacked last night. The admiralty reported strikes on London city, key establishments, Ipswich batteries, and fires and large explosions near docks and waterworks at Hampton and Woolwich. All raiders returned safely.
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London
Admiralty
Ipswich
Hampton
Woolwich
Mystery in Schmidt murder trial unsettles Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on October 14 Chief Defense Counsel Charles H. Fairall, supported by friends, entered the courtroom after a night of illness. Defense lawyer Job Harriman failed to appear as several defense members searched for him. A major moment was anticipated when the defense might demand a new jury and a restart of the trial. Fairall grew pale and spoke softly as District Attorney Woolwine interjected sharply.
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Los Angeles
Charles H. Fairall
M. A. Schmidt
Job Harriman
Fairall
Woolwine
President Henderson Seeks 1916 Dairy Convention in Seattle
After convention President A N Henderson of the International Association of Dairy and Milk Inspectors based in Seattle will urge at the Washington D C convention that the 1916 gathering be held in Seattle.
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A. N. Henderson
International Association of Dairy and Milk Inspectors
Seattle
Washington, D. C
Senator Jones Shows Washington Views At Press Club
Senator Wesley L. Jones presented stereopticon slides of Washington DC to illustrate an engaging talk at a city press club gathering on Wednesday night.
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Wesley L. Jones
Washington, D. C
Press Club
Bridges Declared Democratic Candidate for U S Senate
Port Commissioner Robert B Bridges, a Democrat, will run for the United States Senate. Friends relay the plan though Bridges could not be reached for confirmation. The move aligns with earlier speculation that he might seek the 1916 nomination after being considered a likely candidate in 1914.
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Robert B. Bridges
United States Senate
Bridges
Senate
Robert T. Hodge
Hodge
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