Oregon Legislature Ends Weak Session With Notable Acts
Oregon's 40 day legislative session winds down as the House and Senate push major measures. Military training in high schools faces non compulsory framework with credit, health certificates for marriage license applicants set to return to the House, and road and irrigation codes pass with broad support. Canneries gain 10 hour overtime protections, grain inspection bureau planned, and voting reforms expand school director and bond elector rights.
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Tat
Hin
House
Senate
Tate
Irrixation Congress
Portland
Oregon
Chance
K. K. Kublt
Tate Land Board
Rural Credite
Shankw
Barrett
Tn Ita
la Follett
Industril Welfare Commission
Garland
Fragmented State News on River Bills and Pensions
Disjointed OCR text reports a river fish bill passage by 24 to an unnamed vote. It notes campaigns to protect Macleay cannery interests on the lower river and a ban on endorsing candidates for public office without permission. Mention of a Mothers Congress reform act replaces existing pension law.
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State Senate
Henstor Mierce
Portland
Oregon
Puget Sound
Wen
Euall
Lesne
Macleay
Welnes
Brownell
de Bowen
Portland Doctor Survives Mantola Torpedoing Account
Dr Earle M Rice the Portland ship's surgeon and the only American aboard the torpedoed Mantola described the sinking. He said the explosion shook the ship, killed several including the captain and chief engineer, while most aboard escaped in lifeboats with the wireless operator later joining to send a distress call.
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London
Earle M. Rice
Portland
Geen Mascara
Eversbody
Submarine Crisis Strains Neutral Nations During War
The United States severed relations with Germany over submarine warfare. Switzerland and Brazil respond to global tensions while China warns of breakoffs. Count von Bernstorff sails to Norway as American relief staff withdraw from Belgium and northern France amid German orders.
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Uta Petit
United States
Germany
Switzerland
Yalh
Wikeon
China
Yoseela
United Unit
Ger May
Sevilla
Wilson
Brasil
New York
Count von Bernstorff
Frederik VIII
Christiania
Norway
Copenhagen
Atlantic
Utah Dry Bill Signed by Governor After House Vote
The Utah House defeated changes to the Young bill by six votes and sent it to the governor. The governor signed the measure immediately, completing the enactment of the dry bill in Salt Lake City.
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Utah
Salt Lake City
MO Micaware
The Best Traps in Troubled Times
A fragmented passage discusses traps and satire in a chaotic market of ideas. It contrasts costly, grand efforts with simpler, sturdier methods that endure. The text hints at strategy and wit shaping outcomes amid shifting power dynamics.
Americans Held Prisoners in Germany Amid War Tensions
Foreign Secretary informs the Associated Press that Germany is being asked for a formal inquiry into the crews of German ships seized near American ports. The 46 Americans aboard the Yarrowdale are held in Germany while efforts to secure their release continue. International Mercantile Marine seeks authority to arm passenger liners as Britain's war convoys are arranged to shield merchant ships.
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Worlin
Whrethees No Cayribie
Humermane
Wealbeton
Germany
Washington
Prenklin
International Mercantile Marine
Game
Armories
Oregon and Washington Troops Return to Vancouver Barracks
Portland market notes show wheat and feed prices across varieties with May Timothy and other grains listed. Western troops from Oregon and Washington depart Calexico for Vancouver barracks and are expected to arrive midweek.
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Portland
Varley
Dutter—Creamery
Oregon
Valley
Hope
Washington
Calexico, Cal
Vancouver Barracks
Nevada Man Nominated Director of the Mint
President Wilson sent to the senate the nomination of Ray Baker of Nevada to be director of the mint. The action signals a high level appointment and places Baker in charge of the U S Mint operations pending approval.
Hotel Fire Traced to Fatal Kenwood Blaze in Minneapolis
Fire at the Kenwood hotel on Twelfth Avenue left at least 13 people missing and feared dead. Police estimate 13 fatalities with 11 more unaccounted for as rescue teams comb the ruins. Mrs. Lucile Squire died after leaping from a third story window. Officials cite collapsing floors and debris as the cause of many deaths.
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Minneapolis
Kenwood
Heaven
Avenue
Ty Riins
B.D. Stalker
Lucile Squire
Congress Turns to General Business Amid War Tensions
Washington reports the senate approved diplomatic measures against Germany and Congress shifts to general business and emergency wartime bills. A naval appropriations bill and amendments by Secretary Daniels to commandeer shipyards and munitions plants are poised for quick passage, alongside a $1,000,000 basic aircraft patent purchase and an army appropriation near 300 million dollars. The universal training bill, supported by Senator Chamberlain, would require six months of military or naval training for men 19 to 26 with reserve service until 25.
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Washington
Germany
Senate
House
Daniels
Military Affairs Committee
Chamberlain
Thomas
Brady
Army
Navy
British safety lane for ships established by British admiralty
Passengers aboard the Andania report a funnel shaped lane of armed patrol ships extending 300 miles from the British Isles westward. Light cruisers patrol boats and armed trawlers lined the course, sometimes within half a mile, though at the western end the guarding craft were said to be invisible from the ship’s bridge.
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New York
British Isles
British Admiralty
Andania
Liverpool
Fastoet
Andsia
Loyalty Pledged by German American Alliance in Philadelphia
The German American Alliance adopted resolutions endorsing President Wilson to sever diplomatic ties with Germany and pledged loyalty to the United States. The group will form German American regiments and turn over Red Cross funds for German war relief, with delegates from 28 states attending and a claimed membership of 3,000,008.
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United States
Philadelphia
Wilson
Germany
American Red Cross Funda
Peace appeal to Cubans urges patience over election
Secretary Lansing dispatched an urgent message to Havana asking Cubans not to force a revolution during Cuba’s presidential election. The state department urged restraint and instructed the American minister to publicize the appeal and await the voting outcome and court decisions.
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Lansing
Washington
Havana
Cuba
State Department
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