25 Feb 1916
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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1916
Page
1
A garbled weekly digest reports political contests in Brattle and Taft Taheen, aerial raids and outbreaks in Europe, a shooting in Portland’s Tong War aftermath, and Germany’s bombings. Wilson contemplates proposals and university ties, plus tax cases and census-style notices.
General Ivanoff noted the aim to stay ahead of Germany as boards debated defense cuts. Admiral Badger testified that three more dreadnoughts and eight battle cruisers would place the US Navy on par with Germany’s fleet, which totals 22 dreadnoughts and eight battle cruisers. He warned the United States would need 40 dreadnoughts and 16 battle cruisers to match Britain within two years, a plan not endorsed, but discussed as a possible future buildup.
Washington reports Rear Admiral Charles J. Matement stated that a 1919 Navy plan aimed to keep the United States ahead of Germany in naval supremacy. The hearing did not record his full remarks or explain why the course was chosen.
A fire at the Northwestern Improvement Company’s large Roslyn department store caused about 100000 dollars in damage. The blaze started in refuse and swept past a boiler air pan, with an explosion avoided. Local authorities and safety officials investigated the incident as crews contained the flames.
The Fruitgrowers mutual selling system forms in Spokane to curb destructive competition and unify marketing across Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana. The plan, submitted after extensive department of Agriculture study and growers visits, aims to provide for all grower needs from assembly to advertising and market access worldwide.
Oklahoma City tumult erupted in the statehouse as lawmakers clashed over a measure aimed at ending grandfather clauses deemed unconstitutional by the U S Supreme Court. Ink bottles and paper weights flew as factions fought, signaling a volatile scene amid a civil rights contest.
The Cherrina of Salem led the initial reception with plans to extend acclaim as relatives prepare to welcome travelers. Hopeful expectations spread for a broad public display as explorers approach Coon Bay and the Pacific stations, signaling a widespread outpouring of joy.
County officials outline four bridge projects to be approved soon. A McMinnville reinforced concrete viaduct will cost approximately 14000 dollars. A 160 foot steel span between Athey's Island and the mainland over Willamette Slough is priced at 13000 dollars. Veronia in Columbia county will receive a 100 foot steel span over Rock Creek and a 60 foot girder across Tide creek near Deer.
Large sawmill plant near Black Rock reports log supply exhausted after snow. Camps previously idle now in full operation and expect work to resume by mid next week as repairs continue.
Baker Hope for relief from threatened further loss of livestock due to lack of feed is reported from parts of the vicinity. Horses and cattle are leaving straw and hay for the bunchgrass. In the vicinity there will be able to begin feeding early next month.
Prince Mirko of Montenegro is reportedly in Russian hands and may be named king of a reconstituted Montenegro due to perceived leanings toward the Teutons. The report notes German clocks with stone weights as a symbol in discussions of his status.
General Sir Percy Henry Noel Lake has succeeded Gen Sir John Nixon as commander of British forces in Mesopotamia. He had a notable career in India and Egypt, earned Afghan and Waley Nile expedition medals, reorganised the Canadian militia, left Canada in 1911 to command a division in India, and since 1913 has served as chief of the general staff in India.
Local report notes petitions circulating in Lane County to authorize a $20,000 lease for strawberry crops at the Lane County Fair Grounds. The piece references Herbert Spencer and the cultural context of fair attractions, with attention to the “Gora best berry” and related agriculture society interests.
A fragment presents a dialogue about pursuit of pleasure and labor. A novelist asks about life and invitation, while a philosopher counters that some believe they will never be invited anywhere.
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