Wolf of eight foot length causes rancher losses in Oregon
J. W. Fountain a McKenzie valley rancher near Walterville Oregon brought a huge black wolf pelt to Eugene. He trapped the animal with two adjacent traps and intervening rescue prevented escape. Reports say several similar wolves roam the area preying on cattle and sheep, making this one of the county’s largest specimens at over eight feet tip to tip.
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J. W. Fountain
McKenzie Valley
Walterville
Ore
Eugene
Mr. Fountain
Mob Lynching of German Miner Prager at Collinsville
Federal officials plan to denounce the mob violence over Robert P. Prager a German born coal miner and Maryville speaker who allegedly made disloyal remarks to miners. Governor Lowden vows punishment for guilty parties. Prager was hanged by a mob of about 350 after being dragged from Collinsville city hall and shot at.
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Washington
Gregory
Robert P. Prager
Collinsville
Wilson
Germany
Department of Justice
Springfield
Ill
Lowden
St. Louis
Prager
Maryville
Japanese Land Forces Land at Vladivostok
The arriving Japanese naval contingent was dispatched to Vladivostok to safeguard lives and property after five armed Russians killed one and wounded two Japanese when money was refused. The force was small, aimed only at preventing further disorder, and the U S government said the incident has no political significance nor link to any Siberian intervention.
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Washington
Vladivostok
State Department
Siberia
Two Illinois Soldiers Hanged at Camp Logan
Privates Walter Matthews and John B. Mann, former members of Company I Eighth Illinois colored regiment, were hanged at Camp Logan Houston Texas on Friday for the killing of Private Ralph M. Foley of the One Hundred and Thirtieth infantry.
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Camp Logan
Houston
Tex
Walter Matthews
John B. Mann
Eighth
Tlinois Colored Regiment
Ralph M. Foley
One Hundred and Thirtieth Infantry
Norwegian Shipping Losses Rise in March
Washington reports continued German submarine ruthlessness with 19 ships totaling 84,994 tons sunk in March. Forty four seamen lost their lives and twenty are missing.
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Washington
Penalties Set for Destruction of War Material
Conferees approved a bill imposing 30 years in prison and a $10,000 fine for destruction of war material and related sabotage. It covers arms, munitions, supplies, railways, power lines, canals, dams, and all items used in war efforts, with penalties for willful defective production and protections for workers striking to seek better wages.
Spies Ruin U S Gas Masks In Factory Defects
Senator Thomas of Colorado charged in the Senate that German spies hinder gas mask production for France. He cited a factory where 2,900 of 5,000 masks were defective and later batches mixed defective and passing units, calling this sabotage part of German agents’ work and accusing profiteers of aiding enemies.
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Washington
France
Senate
Thomas
Colorado
United States
Government Wheat Price Guarantee Disputed by House
The House rejected Senate amendments to the agricultural appropriation bill restoring a $2.50 government wheat price guaranty and sent the measure to conference. Congress approved two additional war secretaries, with Edward R. Stettinius and Frederick Keppel named as likely appointees to Baker’s staff.
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Senate
Washington
House
Navy announces summer graduation and reserve officer class
Annapolis Maryland April 5 The first class of midshipmen totaling 202 will graduate from the Naval academy on July 7. A class of 450 reserve officers will complete its course on May 21.
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Navy
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Czernin Confirms War End Talks Amid Wind Veer Claim
Austrian Foreign Minister Czernin told Vienna officials peace negotiations were nearly possible if momentum shifted, insisting Austria-Hungary would enforce terms with moral right and force. He said Bulgaria should gain Serbian districts but Serbia’s destruction is not desired and closer ties possible. Paris retorts Czernin lies after Clemenceau questioned peace basis.
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Austria-Hungary
Entente
Count Czernin
Vienna
Czernin
Bulgaria
Serbia
Hague
Daily Mail
Clemenceau
France
Austria
Alsace-Lorraine
Paris
Czarnin
U. S. Plans to Speed Draft Amid War Emergency
Washington reports measures to rush the draft program are under consideration. An official announcement is expected soon to meet the French emergency as 800,000 men will be called this year more rapidly than planned. Officials do not foresee sending more men abroad this year than already arranged. There are over 1,500,000 American soldiers in service.
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United States
Canada
Western
Western Canada
U.S. Employment Service
Department OF Labor
Indianapolis
Indiana
Washington
France
Department
Europe
War Finance Bill Passed Amid Congressional Action
Congress adopted the conference report on the war finance corporation bill on Tuesday enabling a $500 million corporation to be formed. It grants power to issue up to $3 billion in bonds with the secretary of the treasury and four others named as incorporators.
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Merchants National Bank
South Bend
Ind
Washington
Congress
War Finance Corporation
House
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Internment Ordered for Dr Karl Muck
Washington reports the department of justice ordered the internment of Dr Karl Muck former leader of the Boston Symphony Orchestra for the war period. He is held as an enemy alien.
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Doctor Muck
Washington
Karl Muck
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Department of Justice
Wilson Signs Third Liberty Loan Authorization
President Wilson signed the bill authorizing a 3 billion dollar third Liberty loan. Bonds mature September 15, 1928 and bear 4 1/2 percent interest from May 9, payable semiannually. Campaign runs four weeks, subscriptions reported within five days.
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Washington
Wilson
Treasury Department
Treasury
Third Liberty Loan
United States
30 Years for U S Enemies in War Material Destruction
Washington April 6 conferees from the senate and house agreed on a bill imposing severe penalties for destruction of war material and sabotage. The measure, now broadened, carries thirty years imprisonment and a $10 000 fine for acts intended or believed to injure or destroy war material and utilities.
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Washington
Senate
House
United States
Big Loan Bill Passed by Senate in Record Time
The senate approved a Liberty loan bill authorizing 4.5 billion dollars in war bonds and 1.5 billion for allies with treasury certificates rising from 4 to 8 billion. The measure, already cleared by the house, will have minor differences settled in conference.
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Washington
Senate
Treasury
House
Kansas City Fire Destroys $5 Million in West Bottoms
A massive fire in the Kansas City west bottoms wholesale district on Thursday caused about $5,000,000 in property damage. Firemen were hurt when a floor collapsed beneath them during efforts to control the blaze.
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Kansas City
West Bottoms
Tees Wrecked off Vancouver Island Prompting Rescue Steamers
Wrecking and relief steamers departed from here to assist at the wreck of the Canadian Pacific railway steamer Tees which foundered near Vancouver Island with no loss of life.
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British Columbia
Canadian Pacific Railway
Tees
Vancouver Island
Washington April Inquiry on Commission for Ryan
Investigators in Washington in April pursue a commission action involving Ryan, with officials reviewing presidential connections and potential administrative steps. Evidence and statements are being collected for a formal inquiry.
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Ryan
Washington
Presidet
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