News of the Week Roundup From War News Across Fronts
A chaotic digest of World War I era items: exports surging in January, bread prices rising in Chicago, British Parliament numbers, German and Polish front reports, Villa in Tampico, ships and cargo news, Vatican exchanges proposed, Pope Benedict proposed, British politics and jostling. Various domestic incidents including Seattle bandits, a $16 debt note, and a Babylonian tablet unearthed by Yale. Peru reports on ex-prime minister Gaetani and Derand.
Two British Vessels Sunk Off West Coast England
A German submarine, identified as U-21, raided off the west coast of England Monday and sank at least two British vessels. The Hen Cruscen, en route Cardiff to Liverpool, was warned of a ten minute escape window before sinking. The Linda Blanche, a steam trawler from Manchester to Belfast, was also sunk. Crews from both ships escaped to lifeboats. the Ben Cruschen party reached Fleetwood and the Linda Blanche crew reached Liverpool.
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London
England
Hen Cruscen
Cardiff
Liverpool
Linda Blanche
Manchester
Belfant
Ben Craschent
Fleetwood
Cuyshe
Jurka Are Beaten in Battle in Snow Storm
Petrograd reports from the Russian general staff that on January 27 near the Sari Katysh front a Russian column exploiting a snow storm crossed the crest and defeated Turk Jab forces, taking 16 officers seven sergeants and 460 others, repelling the attack and recovering a large gun.
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Petrograd
Caucasus
Pastor Uses Doll in Talk Against Fashionable Dress
Baltimore pastor Dr Weston Bruner at St Fuller Baptist church used a doll in his sermon to condemn modern feminine apparel. He dressed and undressed the doll to illustrate how clothing reflects character, arguing that while dress does not make a man, it reveals a woman's character.
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Baltimore
Weston Bruner
Worshi
St. Fuller
President’s Niece in Movies Attracts Patrons
Miss Margaret Vale, described as a Southern girl and author, painter, and athlete, has signed a contract for roles with William Sourportant. She is linked to the President through her uncle and has spent time in the United States. Her home is in Carolina.
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Margaret Vale
William
Abe
Eels
United States
Carolina
Red Cross Converts Tobacco Factory to Serbia Hospital
Washington advices report the second and third American Red Cross units to Serbia transformed a tobacco factory at Gevgalin into a hospital with capacity for 1800 wounded Serbians and some Austrian prisoners. Sanitation measures were adopted and large shipments of hospital supplies from America were deemed necessary due to Serbian sourcing difficulties.
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Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Serbia
Gevgalin
America
Honored Negro In Dead in New Albany War Service
Fragmentary text reports a local honor for a Black veteran from New Albany Indiana who served in the Givi war and received recognition for wartime service. The passage is garbled but indicates a notable award or memorial involving a single individual and a Negro (Black) veteran.
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New Albany
Ind
Portland Rail Way Light Power valuation at sixty million dollars
In a general investigation hearing at the State Capitol the Portland Railway Light and Power Co. valuation reached about 60,000,000 with W J Hagenah testifying on methods and amounts for land buildings rolling stock and power costs. Prominent women urge state support for girls school in Salem citing need and duty of women’s clubs and Jewish Women’s Committee members.
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State Capitol
Balen
Portland Railway, Light & Power Company
State Railroad Commission
Isaveleanes Sonoes Pers
Hagenah
Prouin T. Griffith
Hagensh
Gece
Syeda Eees
Salem
M. Blumayer
New Workmen's Compensation Act Filed in Senate
Senator Bingham introduces a new Workmen's Compensation Act aiming to simplify aid to injured workers. The bill shifts basis to earning capacity, requires employer safety measures, and sets timelines for minor and incapacitated cases, citing Michigan experience with broad employer participation.
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Senate
Tate Tol. Balem
Employers Compensation Insurance
Bingham
Michigan
House Passes Bill to Repeal Many Appropriations
In Salem the Oregon House debated and passed a bill repealing numerous appropriations including a $70,000 continuing grant for the National Guard. Representative Allen urged preservation of the item but failed to sway the majority as the measure proceeded to the Senate. The session also kept voting machine law options for Multnomah County and districts, while a bill to repeal the county ban on machines faced adverse committee action.
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State Capitol
Sasem
Friends of the
Oregon National Guard
Behuebel
Senate
National Guard
Echnabel
Allen
Marion County
Salem
Multnomah
House Cendres
Permanent Registration for Voters Passed by Legislature
The joint committee approved permanent voter registration, creating a permanent, reusable record for future elections. It requires clerks to maintain a searchable index. voters’ party affiliations become optional, and naturalization dates may be recorded. The move aims to streamline future electoral processes.
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State Courte, Belem — Permanen
Clary
Lawa
Kuehn
Portland
Marion County
Union Man Strikes at Rockefeller Motives
Union witness John Lawson accused the Rockefeller Foundation of pursuing philanthropy as a cover for political aims. He condemned John D. Rockefeller Jr. for indifference to mining town suffering, citing Colorado strikes where miners were shot and dumped in deserts, highlighting poverty and hunger faced by workers and families.
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Rockefeller
New York
Rockefeller Foundation
John D. Betea
John i
Lawson
Chine
Colorado
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Musile
Colorado Fuel &Lree Company
Arbitration Board Seeks Limit On Long Railway Hours
Testimony in Chicago shows J H Keefe and J A McCredie cited extreme overtime on passenger trains. Timothy Shea and Mr Stone debated whether such hours were sustainable or fair, noting earnings like 239 dollars in October 1918 and averages around 16 hours daily for engineers.
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Arbitration Board
Chicago
J. H. Keefe
Seeras
J. A. McCredie
Canadian Northern
Mr. Stone
Stone
Imothy Shea
Board of Arbitrations Oe
Keefe
President Wilson weighs FTC nominees amid party balance
Washington reports President Wilson has narrowed the FTC nominee list and will send selections to the Senate early next week barring unforeseen delays. Names include Joseph E. B. Davis of Wisconsin N. Hurl, Wil H. Parry of Seattle and William J. Hanis, with at least three must be from one party. San Francisco notes Captain Frank H. Ainsworth, honored for planting the first U S flag after the Spanish American War, has been informed of immigration service changes effective since 1893.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Joseph Eb, Davi
Wisconsin
N- Hurl
Af Lions
Wil H. Parry
Seattle
Weab
George L. Eee Sets
William J. Hanisesas
Commission
Liamissed
San Francisco
Frank H. Ainsworth
Conreas
San Heminsal
Immigration Service
Peace Talk Heard as Villa Troops Flee from Hungry Pressure
Dispatches report Austrian danger, German demands for peace, and possible partition of the Austro-Hungarian empire as Allied advance tightens. Evacuation trains and occupation forces linger on outskirts while rumors of Mexican military movements stir the region.
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VILLA
Atexico
Garee
Eean
Zapata
Xochitlco
Morelos
Obregen
Rich New York Man Kills Three Then Self
Auerbach kills his wife and two others then ends his life in a Manhattan apartment. His son Lester, a high school student, was the only other resident present. Coroner Feinberg notes the gunman appeared despondent over mortgage and securities losses. Beatrice, 18, is mentioned among the victims as the family tragedy unfolds.
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New York
Lester
Central West
Feinberg
Auerbach
Tappald
Joe Levy
Grandpa
Beatrice
Ak Dilay
Ea Coer
Hindus Offer British Aid Soldiers Seek Front Line
A large group of Hindus who served with the British Army in India and China after discharge plan to return to service. They aim to aid Serbia by transporting munitions via Salonika, despite German protests.
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Victoria
B. C
India
China
Eesia
Serbia
Salonika
Cabinet Scrutiny on Deficit Measures and Budget Drafts
Cabinet members weigh options to curb a growing deficit. Proposals include extending the timing limit on Burleson’s rural free delivery cost cuts via carrier contracts and possible reductions to army and navy appropriations. Lowering the income tax exemption below 3000 dollars is also discussed, while urgent deficiency bills move forward and major supply bills remain open to amendments.
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Burleson
Songreas
Army
Navy
Elow Nee Ee
District of Columbia
Dacia's Voyage Begins From Galveston
The steamship Dacia has departed Galveston bound for Better Bay with 11,000 bales of cotton aboard. This voyage marks a significant cargo movement as the vessel heads toward its destination.
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Dacia
Galveston
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