Missionaries Appeal for Intervention Over Japanese Forces
American missionaries in Pekin urge President Wilson to demand China and Japan withdraw excess troops. They cite about 6000 dollars paid by Pekin officials and call for United States action to suspend negotiations until Japan removes forces, fearing threat to China’s sovereignty and foreign residents. The plea notes many missionaries oppose political involvement, but supports government notification of both nations.
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Pekin
United
Wilson
United States
China
Tele
Rte
Ier
Sion
Chine
Ex Governor West Wins Verdict in Copperfield Saloon Case
Ex Governor West wins a circuit court damages suit against William Wiegan copperfield saloonkeeper over martial law claims during Hobbs visit on January 3. Jury verdict after seven hours with nine for West and three dissenting. West not present at reading. cheers from supporters.
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West
Copperfield, Or
Colt
Anderson
Woot
Wien
Dinner Delegates Urge Better Understanding of Japan
At a New York dinner welcoming home from Japan, representatives of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America urged improved US Japanese understanding to dispel unjust suspicions. Dr. Mihaller Mathews and Dr. Sidney L. Gullick pressed friendship messages from Count Okuma and other Japanese leaders.
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Japan
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Mihaller Mathews
University of Chicago
Sidney L. Gullick
United States
Count Okuma
Council
Japan Society
New York Peace Society
Church Peace Union
China
Mathews
Squirers Rush to Take Government Land in Asian Port
Squatters rush to occupy a 60 acre government tract at Seward Alaska fueled by rumors the Alaska Engineering Commission would open the plot for settlement to support a government railroad terminal to Fairbanks. Prominent businessmen and several women arm with rifles amid minor quarrels as hundreds flood in from across Alaska and the United States.
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Alaska
Alaska Engineering Commission
Alaska Northern Rail
M. Bev
Orard
Alay
United States
Evv
Fairbanks
Geave
Plan to open 64000 acres in Thief Valley faces challenge
Attorneys from Portland, West and McCulloch move to petition Oregon and federal officials to cancel Powder Valley Irrigation contract. They seek to restore lands to entry for settlers in Lower Powder and North Powder districts while noting Carey Act securities in default and limited successful projects.
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Powder Land & Irrigation Company
Powder Valley
Baker
Mader Company
Powder Valley Company
Coroperative Irrigation District
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North Powder
Extlovernor West
Claude C. McCulloch
Portland
State Desert
Salem
Interior Department
Washington, D. C
Lemet
Carey
Poteh
Thane Lante
Ai Teale
McCulloch
Carey Ides Co-Operative
Crook County
State Places Quarantine on 11 Oregon Counties
The State Livestock Sanitary Board orders quarantine in 11 Oregon counties to prevent spread of disease among livestock. Violators face fines from 60 to 100 dollars per offense and peace officers will aid enforcement. Authorities report rising concerns with coyotes and dogs in Lake County and note planned compensation for owners if euthanizing animals becomes necessary.
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Rome
Giornale d'Italia
Hahes
Adriatic
Austria
Jan
Salem
State Livestock Sanitary Board
Ceed
Btato
Lytle
Lake County
All Day Community Meet Draws Linn County Crowd
Albany More than 600 people attended the allday community meeting at Sel0 High School with overflow sessions in a separate room. Experts discussed school questions dairying and road construction while the Glee Club performed and a basket dinner was served at noon.
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Selo
Linn County
Iolo High School
Pittman
Vd Ba
Glee Club
G. V. Shelton
Sohrant
Mickie
Reagan
Albany Comm
Fruit Growers’ Association
Improper Packing Hurts Price of Good Apples
Hood River Northwestern editors blame growers indifference to grading and packing for apple price declines. H F Davidson cites packing system changes as a major factor in deterioration of grade. Formerly growers paid daily wages to packers and hand sorting. now grading is done by machine, affecting costs. Sam Campbell, longtime chief inspector for growers with marketing agencies, notes shifts in the industry. Albany janitor M B Bilyou is highlighted for steady work and a long tenure at Linn County courthouse.
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Hood
H. F. Davidson
Sam
Campbell
Albany
M. B. Bilyou
Linn County
Bayocean Highway Progress At Tillamook County Court
Bayocean road construction settled with Tillamook County Court and Bay Ocean Realty. The county approves 10 260 dollars for the road. Bay Ocean group to build two and a half miles, leaving about four and a half miles. Road runs on the south side of Tillamook Bay with water grade and deep water for weasels beside it. Bids will be invited for the county end while Bay Ocean builders start immediately with their dredge. Open to travel likely early next year. Bay Ocean has awaited a road for years and many lot owners plan cottages. additional investment of 600 000 dollars and a 75 000 natatorium was noted last year.
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City of
Tillamook
Realty Company
Tillamook Bay
Tillamook City
Ie Ogresse Bayocean
Newberg Plans Great Agricultural and Horticultural Fair
Newberg outlines plans for a fall fair to showcase farming and horticulture. Meetings at the schoolhouse will recruit farmers and fruit growers, with prizes for youth in various industries. A conference with governors and an advisory committee followed adjournment to boost farmer participation and displays. Ashland-Verl Barnthouse, a Southern Pacific call boy, sped 22 miles in 14 minutes to Medford and earned $8 for the service.
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Es Oetiveioetn
Vicin~ality
Newberg
Willftamette Valley
Oy Barna
Ashland
Verl Barnthouse
Southern Pacific
Medford
News Notes Of Current Week Packer Wants No Union Help
A compilation of wartime items and local notes includes reports on Turkish destroyers, German advances, Alaska gold claims, war impacts on Japan and France, U.S. court actions, Portland petitions on streetcar seating, and various incidents from Portland to Chicago and beyond.
Butler county resident convicted for raids in Kentucky
P C Jenkins a prominent Butler county Kentucky resident was found guilty and sentenced to prison for sight raids on western Kentucky targets.
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P. C. Jenkins
Butler County
Kentucky
Ex Senator Aldrich Dies at 73 in New York
Former U S senator Nelson W Aldrich died on Friday at his Fifth Avenue home at age 73 after a stroke. He was a key figure in tariff and currency legislation and had been ill since Thursday.
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New York
Nelson W. Aldrich
United States
Island
Fifth Avenue
Good Roads Bond Issue Approved by Multnomah County
Multnomah county voters approved a bond issue by about two to one totaling 1 250 000 dollars to finance 70 miles of principal trunk highways with modern hard surface. Bonds will bear interest at the stated rate and be offered for sale at the earliest permissible date. Voters met and delivered a decisive verdict.
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Portland, Or
Multnoman
German Airship Bombards Blyth and Bedlington
The German airship bombarded Blyth in the North Sea area around 8:10 and moved toward Bedlington. No deaths or serious injuries were reported, and material damage was not heavy. A notable welcome greeted Wimborne in Dublin as he succeeded Lord Aberdeen, with a procession including family members.
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North Sea
Bedlington
Trish Welcome
Wimborne
Dublin
Baron Wimborne
Lord Aberdeen
Lien
Shock of Catch Fatal Ends Tine on Live Trout
In Tacoma Washington a fatal incident ends the fishing season after a live trout of twelve inches is hooked and a horn signals the end. Authorities report the event as a tragic limp line mishap.
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Tacoma
Wash
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