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Newspaper

Weston Leader

Location

Weston, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1916

Page

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Germany Replies to Wilson's Note

The Imperial government replies to President Wilson with a courteous, hopeful tone. It says it has considered the American president's peace proposal in a friendly spirit and supports starting peace negotiations only after the current war ends. It agrees to collaborate with the United States at the proper moment to prevent further conflict.

Sethia Wirshees Harville Germany Wilcee James W. Gereld Americas Malgeria Turkey United States of America Roed Meanie United States

British Plan More Vigorous Campaign

British policy aims for a tougher war effort under Lloyd George with strict prosecution of hostilities. domestic issues are cited as challenges while Allies prepare a reply to Germany’s proposals soon. Entente nations reaffirm resolve to press war until reparations are secured and peace terms are clarified.

Tandon Lioyd George Reni Germany Corth Entente

Wilson Leads National Vote Totals in Final Returns

National returns show Wilson with 9,116,296 votes and Hughes 5,547,474. Taft 3,546,101 with minor candidates and probes into neutral actions abroad. Portland plans a knock down house factory for export. Post-Josephine County values total 8,008,240.08 with 1,048,070.00 charged to Southern Tackte Company.

New York Wilson Hughes Taft Portland Grants Post Josephine County Southern Tackte Company

Boston Votes to Rem Margin in Latest Referendum

Boston voters approved a margin of about 12 000 in a recent ballot. The report notes nationwide economic concerns including cost of living and government efforts, with references to postal service changes and a proposed new state highway line between Corvallia and Independence.

Corvallia Independence

World War Front Reports Vary With Weather and Moves

Weather hampers Macedonian front operations while Russian activity near Baranovichi remains minimal. British troops seize El Artah in Egypt. in Wallachia and Dobrudja German pressure pushes Russian and Roumanian forces northward. President Wilson urges belligerents toward peace talks and a view of end conditions. Gold Beach notes Rogue River salt works claim best in history.

Baranovichi el Artah Bur Canal Egypt Dobrudja Bessarabia Europe Wallachia Rimnik-Garet Busey Sereth Prealds Wilson Gold Beach Rogue River

Markets and notable notices from Portland region

Markets report wheat and barley quotes across several varieties, with hay prices listed and creamery and ranch references. Notable items include a Tacoma acquittal in the night rider case, government promotion of General Joffre to Marshal of France, a San Francisco marriage of Luther Burbank, bomb mail origin inquiry near Albany Oregon, and regional updates on wages, company gifts, and a Cheese factory plan in Coquille.

Nightrider Ende Tacoma Wash Pacific County Margaret Rone North River Country Seattle Albany James Ry Mianer Thin City Government Post Office Inspectora

Oregon Industries Highlight State Projects And News

Portland prize bull sold for 21500 at the International Live Stock show. Eugene reports over ten percent of Lane county taxes paid by Southern Pacific Co. Grants Pass notes irrigation plans for 10000 acres. Linn county built 10 miles of roads in the past year. Canby editor declares the Clackamas County News independent and devoted to local interests. Metacada plans a milk condenser or cheese factory. Baker ships antimony ore. Newberg sees order for about 1000 tons of carried potatoes. Roseburg district votes 22 percent for highway taxes. Eugene Salem and Portland seek flax factories. Wasco county to issue 260000 bond for good roads. Paris sentiment—French senate backs Briand government, declares no peace while enemies occupy territory.

Portland Eugene Southern Pacific Co Lane County Linn County Clackamas County M. J Lea Salem Wasco County

Notice of Real Estate Sale in Umatilla County Oregon

Notice in the County Court of Oregon for Umatilla County a sale of real property from the Maggie La Brache-Frang estate. Mary La Bruele-Baddeley executrix will sell to the highest bidder for cash the described Lot 1 and 2 in Section 32 Township 4 Range 10, at 11 o clock A M on June 27. The sale is conducted privately at Homer I Watts's office in Athens.

State of Oregon Umatilla Maggie la Brache-Frang L. Mary la Bruele-Baddeley Mace ¢ le Bracherank Towit W. i N. B Rob Homer I Watta Athens Orare Takaner Homer L. Watts

Bank Robber Is Caught After Loot Recovered

Goldendale Washington a highwayman who robbed a bank at Blekt ton Wash surrendered without a fight as a posse closed in He had about 4000 in loot dropping some along the way He carried 960 in his pockets and a purse of 2000 was found near the horse track evidence showed he fled on foot then hid his horse thirty miles from the scene leading to his capture and the recovery of most of the money

Goldendale Wash Blekleton Pete Salut Creek Yakima Porse Pareult

Wertin Helped by U S Turkish Release of 200 Americans

The United States pressured the Ottoman government to release 200 Americans detained in Syria and Palestine. Germany agreed to limit its interference, and Oregon tax fibre manufacturers now sell fishermens twine at 2.352 dollars per pound.

America Wertin Washington Turkey Syria Palestine Germany United States Oregon

Roads Give 8 Hour Day to Switchmen

New York report on federal arbitration grants switchmen eight hours daily, 5 cent wage rise, and pro rata overtime across eastern and midwestern railroads. Rate rises to 43. per hour under eight hour plan, 4.60 for ten hours, aligning with Adams act controversy. board chair Howry explains basis and daily earnings. Also notes state assessed valuation drop and 1917 tax levy. mention of efforts to establish a shipyard at Bandon.

New York Federal Board of Arbitration Adamson Issu Scitchmin Charles B., Howry

Wilson Note Seeks Terms Of Peace From Belligerents

Washington reports President Wilson urges each belligerent to offer a full practical statement of terms for a just and permanent peace. Germany's reply viewed as a possible prelude to a broader diplomatic move. Lansing modifies warlike stance while reaffirming neutrality. Congress recesses for Christmas, with five funding bills passed and immigration and DC prohibition measures moving forward.

Washington Wilson United States Wd Torle Germany Withat Rennet Sasnes Lansing Lassing White House State Department Lawning Congress House District of Columbia Senate

Treaty ratified again in Copenhagen and New York

Copenhagen confirms the Danish parliament ratified the treaty selling the West Indies to the United States with instruments exchanged in New York likely late January. Washington sees Mrs Josephine Curtiss Preston win the largest vote for state superintendent, while H C Fishback leads in the race for state Insurance commissioner. Portland reports Twohy Bros to construct 200 freight cars for Union Pacific system.

Copenhagen London Christian Fatt Washington Olympia Wash Mra Josephine Curtiss Preston Walla Walla Portland Twohy Bros Union Pacific

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