World News Digest of Recent Week Items
A chaotic digest from Portland to Chicago reports several incidents across nations. It notes the death toll in Chicago, a 1918 priest murder inquiry, and US Dominican Republic affairs. It mentions a boiler explosion at Harlan State Manufacturing Co and the Mexican border National Guard stance.
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Harlan Stave Manufacturing Co
Mnt
Tenn
Motella
Nsseeese
Nsvsenios Maey
Washington, D
Balkans Front Braces as Serb Push Gains Vardar
The text describes renewed fighting as Serbia and Allied forces press toward Nish along the Vardar railway while Bulgarian troops attempt to halt the movement. General Gavril officials report gains on both sides of the Vardar with a heavy shipping drain complicating operations and decisions favoring a broader Balkans campaign.
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Berks
Balkans
Prodigy Pree Debates Railroads in Wilson Conference
Fragmentary text shows Farad Pree and Sab Probie of Avertig debating railroad replies to President Wilson. It references a conference on the national situation and an eight hour proposal amid discussions of a general policy and the Prosi idea related to the president’s de meaning to be clarified.
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Farad Pree Fal Sab Probie of
Avertig Big Lie
Price Fluctuations Highlight Early 20th Century Markets
Report notes hog prices at 11.80 per hundred pounds and a reference to costs rising beyond 1915 levels. A Washington DC tax preacher mails four one dollar bills to the treasury with a note on conscience and religious duty.
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Washington, D.D.C
Treasury
Gandy Barred From Camp Sails in Sailor Mutiny
A garbled report notes a mutiny at a camp where 160 women receive nothing and over 100 pounds is returned to senders. An official note mentions New York and two thousand barbers.
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Gandy
Ita
Esmp
New York
Allies Start Big Drive in the Balkans
The report describes allied forces advancing rapidly in the Balkans with Austrian troops retreating from gateways into the Pass of the Carpathians. British activity continues on the Western Front as heavy attacks push forward along an 11 mile front with 600 yard gains.
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Balkans
Pass of
Carpathians
Rie
Hungary
Bukowina
Kirlibeba
Jablonitas
German Submarines Sink Two British Cruisers in North Sea
German submarines attacked in the North Sea late Saturday night sinking two British cruisers. One German boat was hit and another rammed, possibly sunk. Reports note heavy enemy activity with large warships seen and ongoing engagements along the front. Meanwhile Governor Dunne arrived in Houston to assess border military conditions.
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North Sea
London
Ee Hoke
Ee Ay Socata
Gost
Houston
Tex
Dunne
Allinois
Condi
Texas
Congress considers legality of lumber export associations
In congress, efforts arise to remove doubts about the legality of organizations of lumber manufacturers and other business men that arrange and distribute orders for American goods to be sent to foreign countries.
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Congress
General's Daughter Donates Blood for Infantile Cereips
Sheila Solin Krates, daughter of General Hugh L. Krates, chief of staff, gave five ounces of her blood for serum to help prevent infantile cereipets. The donation was kept secret until health officials in Washington urged public disclosure to encourage others to donate.
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Sheila Solin Krates
Hugh L
United States Army
Lees
Two Maho Lads Admit Murder of Nevada Professor
Two boys ages 12 and 11 residing at Twin Pails near Twin Falls confess to shooting a Nevada professor at his homestead 45 miles south of Twin Falls last Tuesday. They claim to have used the professor’s horse and wagon to haul supplies and tools taken from Hamill’s house.
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Nevada
Harold
Lynn
Twin Falls
Hamill
Spain Plans Army Growth to 180000 on Peace Footing
Madrid reports a forthcoming military reorganization bill by Minister Permit Ten to raise the Spanish army to 180000 men on a peace footing. The measure includes officers and a 600 strong SRS unit as part of the expansion.
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Spain
Madrid
Camatonk Fee K Srs
Survey to map Cline Falls quadrangle near Bend
Under Thomas G. Gerdine supervision the United States Geologic Survey plans a permanent survey of the Cline Falls area including Bend with Culver as the northern limit covering about sixty square miles. Orenco hosts a growing willow factory with Harry J. matin leading the enterprise. in one year it has gained orders for baskets and furniture, needing immediate and future delivery.
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Orenco
Harry Jiematin
Will Capacity Doubles and River Bottom Farm News
A long clipped item notes Moor man’s river bottom farm with leaf mulch and muck car incident on June 10 1915 with trust funds of 7074.55 and potential 14156 returns. Mentions Sanders family and a widow with children under 16. Albany Linn county plans a hemale Pair exhibit and state fair expansion. Hood River reports growth of community packing houses with several new operations this fall.
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G. '. Sanders
Albany—Linn
Yer County
Danish Senators Debate Sale of Danish West Indies
The Landsthing met as a committee to consider the treaty selling the Danish West Indies to the United States. Of 61 members voting, 47 supported the measure while 11 opposed it, amid broad approval from the assembly.
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Copenhagen
Court martial in Chihuahua County amid mass summons
Reports detail an ongoing court martial with hundreds of witnesses from across the republic summoned. In Concord repair efforts are noted and a quarantine officer letter concerns federal funding. In Seattle a bomb exploded blowing down timbers and destroying a pier shack, waking workers.
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Seatte Pier
Seattle
Waah
Pier D
Thamae Mee
Must Watch Food Preservation Techniques From Home Kitchen
A historical piece outlines basic methods to prevent food spoilage and fermentation. It covers chilling, sterilization, using preservatives, and proper cooking to extend shelf life, with practical tips for fruits, vegetables, and prepared dishes.
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