World News Briefs Mix War Trade and Disasters
A Rambing mix of items includes threats to a Salem family, arbitration hopes between Wilson and railroad workers, rising costs for Coca Cola and other staples, the Da Vinci steamer disaster with 400 dead, Chinese attacks on a Japanese garrison, flour price surges in Chicago, Rogue River pear and apple crops expanding to a million dollar outlook, Russian forces near Stantala and limestone use in a Portland post office.
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Wilson
New York City
Trant
Italy
Turin
Petit Journal
Caserenanan
Chicago
Rogue River
Oregon
Stantelaas
Treasury Partment
Indiana
Portland, Or
Congress Wally Approves War Program Amid Controversy
Congress approves the HavAs Bil-157 warcraft program with conferees present and no recorded votes. The plan includes construction of seven ships for 1917 and personnel increases, amid prior House opposition to the building program and limited ship plans.
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Congress
Nefrol Agnor
Wheat Tops Market on Seasna Cereal Outlook
Wheat prices reached a peak on reports of tight global supplies and favorable demand. Analysts say prices may rise further as traders assess weather signals and harvest prospects in major exporting regions.
British Munitions Output Seen Satisfying Set Needs
London reviews munitions work as Edwin Samuel maps increased output of guns and ammunition. He states rifles and machine guns for field armies are being produced from home resources to supply allies and meet demands.
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London
House of Comimona
Edwin Samuel Jecpempe
Notable Farm Loan Nominators Highlight Local Leaders
The article reviews candidates for farm loan positions including B B Lebdall a Kansas lawyer and former legislator who led a bank presidency in Great Bend and later chaired Kansas Bankers association. Norris and Smith, connected to municipal and agricultural finance, are noted for rural credit expertise and banking roles. Herbert Quick, editor and lawyer, is cited for rural credit knowledge and leadership in Iowa credit circles.
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Tas
Wile
Pear
Hoden
Kansas
Lane County
Wester
Kansas House
Celal
First National Bank of
Great Bend
Sereeee Ofa Kaensas Bankers’ Association
Norris
Ees
Mealinburg
Petal Reserve Bank of Ing Association
Captain Smith
Washington
Herbert Quick
Unit
Fireside
Sioux City
Aniepreme Court of Iowan
Congress Breaks Expense Record in Washington D C
Senate delays in caucus over the 200,000,000 revenue bill and related measures push toward final action as ship funding and contractor authorizations push totals higher. President Wilson era policy debates and anticipated house action loom while printers fear job losses from paper shortages and rising costs.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
Veith
Wilson
Lestere
House
Annotimenta
Workmen
Settlers to Receive 926,648.13 for Forfeited Land Grants
Court action vested title to Eastern Land Company successors to the road firm. Claims total 67 with payments from 306 to 2000 each. Five percent attorney fees allowed. Thirteen claims are dead and 27 moved away. Separately widows in Marion County receive 18,611 under pension act with Eva Maude Wolfe to get 2716 in back pension. A fire set near Sanger alerted lookouts, aiding a forest rescue.
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Eastern Land Company
The
Road Company
Marion Conty
of Pension Act of
Oregon Supreme Court
Eva Maude Wolfe
Oregon Prices Reported For Key Commodities
Market notes show Oregon price ranges for Wheat at 90 to 97 cents per bushel, Corn 80 to 66, Oats 42, Potatoes 80 to 68, Hay 10.20 to 8.70 per ton, Eggs 24 to 28 cents per dozen. The data reflects regional agricultural cost estimates for the period.
County Studentsin High School Attendance
A county shows about one fourth of its pupils enrolled in high school reflecting a national trend where only around seven percent of children attend high school, based on last fall tuition figures.
Britain Explains Mail Delays and Scout War Duty Plans
The article notes Allied mail delays with Great Britain and Denmark, detailing two to seven day ranges and four days for adjusted routes. It reports Rome Paris Italy’s Boy Scouts entering war service, with older youths guarding rail hubs and younger scouts joining territorial service. It also mentions a sheriff’s tally of $125,000 in recent expenditures.
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Rome
Paris
Italy
Imo Conters
Wheat prices rise as bread costs climb under market and policy pressure
Chicago reports indicate higher bread prices driven by wheat advances and millers raising flour costs. Sidward Hurley arrives to assess the situation for the Federal Trade Commission, with findings set to inform action on wheat and flour pricing.
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Chicago
Federal
America
Washington
Sidward N. Hurley
Comune
Ton
Millers
Harley
Eaid
Robert
Europe
Tax Limit Debate Moves Through Democratic Caucus
Washington D C amid protests the Democratic caucus considers amendments to the tax limit and surtax rates. Proposals floated include 10 percent net profit surcharges on manufacturers and higher rates up to 25 percent as supporters press for revenue. A separate report notes the ship Daniah arriving in port from Christians.
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Washington
D. C
Tom Flood
Senate
House
Mambert
Democrats
Seafinance Committee
Democratic Envateee
Come
Esn
Amendmante
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National Association
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Humboldt
Seattle
ST Beative
Taku
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Baggee
Cling
de Li
Wao
W Norms
Arie
Maxheha
Baltimore
Baker
Forest
Aim Barnes
Sanger
Eagle Forks
Tdaho
Pacific Company
Great Britain
U. S
United States
Holland
Intaresta
Bakers
Chicago Board of Trade
San Francisco
Daniah
Ehip
Tismey
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