Flag use troubles wrap Washington over Lusitania
Washington discusses protecting the American flag from belligerent ships after Lusitania incidents. Lansing instructs Ambassador Mage to report British vessel involvement. Debate grows on inter nation law and enforcement while comments note farmers and Wall Street influence on wheat prices and markets.
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Washington, D. C
Wilton Menday
Lanc- Ing
State Department
Bfe
Itta
Dow
Lusitanis
White House
Lansing
Mage
London
Cable & Fail
Lusitania
Interae
Cholea
Aanvases
iSee Sith
Page
Wheat Prices Doubling Amid War Impact on Chicago Trade
Chicago reports wheat prices roughly doubled since the war began on the Chicago Board of Trade. Cash grain last summer stood near 87 cents, with this week’s trades between 1.65 and 1.70 dollars. Millions shipped to Europe and milled into flour, while remaining stock gains value, leaving many bushels in bins today worth nearly twice six months prior.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of ‘Trade
Europe
Boston to revive blue law banning public smoking
The state house committee on legal affairs will consider a bill to make smoking tobacco or any other substance illegal in public. In Seattle Beattie announces bread price hikes to 6 and 12 cents a loaf after February 10, with bakers voting unanimously to raise costs as flour and other inputs increase.
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New York
Henry Clay Prick
Coke
Ataburgh
Mr. Prick
Lenoxbrary
Boston
Statehouse
Committee On Legal Affairs
Beattie
Seattle
German American Threat Suspected in Washington
Washington wary as a National German American league forms amid the 1916 campaign. Representative Bartholdi of St. Louis convened the all day session behind closed doors and announced the group will advocate a genuine American neutrality free from foreign influence.
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Washington
D. C
Bartholdi
St. Louis
New League
Bartbodt
Bread Rules Tightened in Berlin Regulatory Move
The German Federal Council approves a regulation allowing municipalities to require disclosure of flour in possession under 100 kilograms and to expropriate amounts over 26 kilograms. Uniform bread is ordered for Wuerttemberg with penalties for using pastry made from white or wheat flour. The report notes possible news value in a new German American league and a published English statement of a German American political creed.
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Berlin
Federal Council
Kingdom of
Wuerttemberg
New
German- American League
Eall
League
Ite
Peace Plan In Sight As Wilson Host To Colonel House
Washington sources say President Wilson may pursue a peace plan with the aim of ending the European conflict. Collected reports note Colonel House, long an intimate adviser, has arrived in Europe to discuss terms though details remain unclear and preparations continue.
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Washington, D. C
Plana
Wilson
Lacon
B. M. House
Ettals
Europe
Benes Ool Et Onel
Wage Cut Is Accepted Pittsburg Report Ends Deadlock
In Pittsburg two weeks of bargaining between union leaders and company representatives concluded with a wage cut agreed upon by both sides. The Amalgamated Association of Tron workers accepted terms after prolonged discussions, avoiding further strike action and confirming revised pay scales.
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Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association of Tron
Caine
Bread price rises in Venice markets amid hard times
Venice news records bread costs climbing from 14 to 16 cantas as markets in Austria suffer a desperate condition, signaling rising hardship for residents and strained economies across regions.
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Venice
Austria
Doings of Oregon's Legislature and Proposed Reforms
Fragmentary report notes actions in the Oregon legislature about casualty insurance rates and accident reductions. On the floor, accusations emerged that casualty companies oppose the bill and would gain from its defeat. Michigan speakers voiced support for certain provisions.
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Michigan
House Votes Appropriations On Governor’s Study Time
House temporarily tables appropriations totaling 1,185,627 to allow Governor Withycombe more time to review. None of the measures include a mental asylum bill with 100,000 for a new building. For 1913-14 the four institutions and departments totaled 1,376,946.01, including 123,000 for remodeling the Supreme Court building and 45,060 for new buildings, while per capita allowances were kept at a minimum.
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House
Withycombe
Supreme Court
Irrigation Grant Debated As Oregon House Weighs 450000 Promise
In Salem, leaders urge a 450000 two year irrigation appropriation to reclaim eastern Oregon desolation. Joseph Hinkle and the Progressive group back the plan, aided by Portland business and lumber interests, while officials warn of costs. The bill includes state or federal cooperation and would fund reclamation across arid lands. A separate measure redirects bridge bond profits to state debt service.
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Portland
Oregon
Joseph T. Hinkle
Umatilla County
Rheereat
Portland Commercial Club
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Progressive Business Men's Llub
M. Teal
Conservation Com
Teal
State Capitol
Salem
Atate
Vancouver
Wash
Committee On
State power bill on life insurance and public works debated
The measure would authorize state entry into life insurance and direct funds into irrigation projects and other public works. Representative Lafferty's bill to empower the state to idle cement properties and build with the cement is before the committee.
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Lafferty
New Styles Reflect War in Submarine Petticoats
Fashion notes report a wartime exhibit at the First Regiment armory featuring novel outfits. Highlights include submarine petticoats with blue green silk and hooped bottoms, decorated with underwater scenes, plus a tailored cult that can shift from peace to war style.
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First Regiment Armory
Booth Bay
Chicago
World Police Idea Advocated by Earl Grey
London foreign secretary Earl Grey presided at a meeting urging all civilized nations to support the maintenance and enforcement of international law as a universal standard.
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Earl Grey
London
Germany Says Blockade Not Idea To Sink Neutral Ships
Berlin asserts blockade not intended to sink American and other neutral vessels. German warships and submarines will avoid sinking neutrals and take precautions to prevent mis takes. Proclamation warns neutral shipping to stay clear of British zones while Oregon measures focus on fishing and river closures. Senate debates Gill measure amid timing concerns as lawmakers pursue action.
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Salem
Berlin
Great Britain
Willamette River
Rogue River
Dimick
Oregon City
Senate
4500 Men Go to Work at Singer Sewing Plant
Elisabeth reports that Tao assembling one of the Singer Sewing Machine Works announced a return of all workers within another month. Earlier, about 60 percent of the 2000 employes there were laid off last fall.
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Elisabeth
Tao
Singer
Haa
Mencos
War cooperation urged by president amid food scare
President calls for peacetime unity between business and government to sustain the nation. Wien warns of looming food shortages and urges farmers to boost grain production. The speech highlights the need for concerted effort in surveys and world markets conducted by the commerce bureau to secure supplies.
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Wien
Washington, D. C
Cy Sree
Bureau of and Dormantic Commerce
Thought bill to weaken the allies cited Berlin incident
The proposed measure is argued to undermine allied support. The speaker cites Ambassador White in Berlin in 1898, noting the German government could have allowed traffic but ordered the ship back to Hamburg to be unloaded, illustrating external influence on wartime trade.
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Ambassador White
Berlin
Hamburg
Canada Asks U. S. for Bridge Dynamiter Detail
A report to the State Department by Sir Cecil Spring-Rice cites a British note alleging a dynamiter linked to Turkey. The note references a Turkish victory over Russia and a potential threat to a bridge. Secretary Bryan received the British brief outlining the claim and seeks verification.
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Ated
State Department
Cecil Spring-Rice
Department
Bryan
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