News of the Week from the Front and World Events
German submarines attack two British ships in the English Channel while Drya votes in Illinois. Across Europe, headlines include revolutions, political shifts, and wartime moves from Austro-German gains to appeals for disarmament. Sun Yat Sen faces plotting accusations. Carranza’s troops push from Vera Cruz. and naval activity ties to the wider war outlook.
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United States Rejects Right of Embargo Admission
The United States published its note to Great Britain stating it cannot admit either the allies rights or their insertion to justify an embargo on all commercial intercourse between Germany and neutral nations. It warns that admitting this would be unneutral and inconsistent with U.S. obligations, and reviews the legal aspects of a blockade and neutral rights. The note says the United States will avoid such actions and that any breach would violate international law.
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Willard Wins World Championship From Johnson
Willard defeats black heavyweight champion Johnson in a 20 round title bout. Johnson weakens as the fight wears on while Willard drives through with power and endures the late surges to claim the crown. Johnson signals surrender and Willard is crowned the new world champion.
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Pullman Porters Pay Questioned in Wage Inquiry
A Chicago hearing on sleeping car conductors and wages featured United States officials questioning industry executives. Testimony centered on monthly pay around 27.50 to 27.80 and the public's acceptance of wage differences and service terms. German U boat sinks Italian steamer Luigi Parodi with unknown crew fate amid ongoing reprisals. Suit against I. R. fe set.
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Genoa
Italy
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Grants Pass to Ocean Rail Line Assured
Twohy Bros of Portland arrange funding with Grants Pass officials to build the Grants Pass to Crescent City rail link, covering the first 10 miles from Grants Pass to Wilderville. The Wilderville to Crescent City segment is about 1 mile, with completion expected this summer and a large labor force to be dispatched soon. The link will strengthen the region and connect Grants Pass to the broader Southern Pacific route toward San Francisco.
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Test Cooking Qualities of Various Kinds of Apples
Oregon Agricultural College in Corvallis reports on cooking qualities of standard apple varieties. Professor C L Lewis leads a systematic evaluation of texture color flavor and general cooking behavior with a scoring scheme covering perfect flavor tender texture and color. Judges blinded to varieties assess apples to guide home cooks dealers and growers.
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Gorvallis
C. L. Lewis
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Gon
Hard surfacing of County Highway Is Planned
Forest Grove merchants and farmers met at a luncheon to discuss a proposed hard surface project for a county highway. The gathering, attended by about 100 people, featured talks by county officials and a push to secure state support and local subscriptions for the road project.
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Wheat at one dollar a bushel sparks farmer optimism
In Umatilla and neighboring counties farmers report wheat at a dollar a bushel as harvest approaches. With higher acreage, rains improving yields, and prices likely to rise, optimism grows for wheat rye and barley. Hay and grain shifts appear, while frost damage remains minor from winter. Columbia River salmon prices set for May opening. Hood River plans storage and warehouse construction to support commerce.
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