New Governor James Withycombe Inaugurated in Oregon
Dr. James Withycombe of Corvallis sworn in as Oregon governor at the state capitol in Salem. Chief Justice Moore administers the oath and Withycombe outlines a program favoring economical, constructive governance with industrial and agricultural development and reform of state administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Capitol
Salem
Oregon
James Withyconbe
Corvallie
Supreme Court
Withycombe
Leeee
Crons
Oswald Weat
James Withycombe
Therm
Fter
W. Lair Thampaun
Presi
Dant
Senate
West
Prident Thompson
Moore
Pope
Atention
Eastern Oregon Irrigation Plans Seek 1.96 Million
Central Oregon irrigationists seek 1.96 million dollars for immediate development work. They request 460000 from the federal government plus an additional 460000 from the legislature with matching federal funds. Delegates from Crook and Jefferson counties favor federal guarantees for district bonds and support related irrigation projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Oregon
Interior
Egey
Crook County
Jefferson County
Central Oregon Caucus
Crook
Jefferson Counties
Umatilla County
Eastern Oregon Irrigationietc
Metolius Irrigation & Power Company
Lower Desert
Conreas
Lumber Price Rise Sparks Mill Reopen Near Feb First
Eugene reports a $2 rise to 12 per thousand in lumber prices and a Coast Range Lumber mill near Mohawk valley plans to reopen February first. A 4,000,000 tie order is cited as a factor aiding lumber revival, with Mabel mill capacity noted at 100000 feet daily. Oregon foremen expect renewed activity as confidence returns amid war news and rate changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Coast Range Lumber Company
Ei, Gatke
Mohawk Valley
Gatke
Coast Mills
Milla
Mabel
A. C. Dixon
Booth-Kelly Company
Portland
Oregon Legislature Opens 28th Session Headed by Allen Eaton
The opening of the 28th Oregon Legislature at Salem saw Allen Eaton of Eugene elected speaker on the first ballot with 37 votes to 22. The Senate organized quickly with W. Lair Thompson unanimously chosen president pro tempore and I. N. Day elected president. Committees formed, rules debated, and a secret vote pledge taken as reporters observed proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Hen Selling
Portland
House of Representative
Legislative Assembly
Manny
Allen Eaton
Eugene
Bolling
Eaton
Opposiiion
Salling
Brat Wallot
Cardwell
Douglas
Mise
Mt Gul
Stewart
Wheeler
State
State Senate
W. Lair Thompson
Lakeview
Dimick
Ciackrolis
Kellsher
Multmoush
Wood
Washington County
Thorpson
Wool
Thompson
I. N. Day
Mulr
John P. Haunt
Marian
Senate
Glenn ©. Holman
Theodore Rowland
James Church
Holman
Church
W. D. Wood
Smith
Nene
Dan Kellaher
Mr. Day
John P. Hn
Marion
Hunt
Forbes
Jeffries
Lewis and Hinkle
Handley
Irvin
Ritner
Hare
House
Davey
Malhour
Olson
Multnomah
British Navy Still Holds Many American Cargoes
London reports the Norwegian vessels Alfred Nobel and Bjornson held in British ports since mid November with cargoes mainly land and other Chicago packing-house products. Both ships sailed from New York in late October and are consigned to order at Copenhagen. The Fridland remains detained at Kirkwall Shields after loading punted goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alfred Nobel
Bjornstjerne Bjornton
Chicago
Copenhagen
Nobel
New York
Liverpool
Bjornson
Leith
United States
Fridland
Sopentagen
Kirkwall
Shields
Pridland
Packere
Foreign Office
Senators Approve Army Coast Defense Measures in Senate Hearing
Washington reports Senate military committee backs bills to bolster army reserves and coast artillery. Secretary Garrison warns of officer shortages. Weaver notes $175 million spent on coast defenses since 1888 and calls them best in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
War Department
Senate Military Committee
Garrison
Dupont
Teeeta
Department
United States
I ‘Govern Weaver
Coast Artillery
Balkan Invasion Hinted Tied to Archduke Eugene
Petrograd correspondent reports a Russian belief that a planned invasion of Servia is linked to Archduke Eugene of Austria and that a German general will accompany him. The detail suggests a broader German- Austrian involvement in southeastern Europe tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Petrograd
Russia
Servia
Neha
Eugene
Austria
Albaniane Plan Incident at Ritepol Heights
Fragmentary report notes Albanian insurgents at Ritepol Heights placing devices for potential reuse. Details are incomplete and terms appear garbled in OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Ritepol
Ress
Eee
Du- Albasian belled _ Talla
Great Britain Admits Corresponense and Promises Relief
The United States released Britain's preliminary reply to the note on improving neutral commerce with the British fleet. Britain concedes U S points as just and cites difficulties and alleged neutral frauds while promising redress if British actions exceed international law. The note notes time needed for a full reply and aims to clear misconceptions with preliminary observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Great Britain
United States
Bryan
Germany
Austria
Foreign’ Office
Christmas Performances Highlight Placer County
A note on Christmas holidays events in Placer county references performances during the season. A letter to the recorder at the university is mentioned, showing civic record activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Placer County
Recorder of the Univer
German Strategy Fails and Causes Heavy Loss
The War Desk reports a January 10 attempt by German forces on the left bank of the Vistula that failed after a counter attack by Russian troops near Samie east of Skierniel. Galicia remains in contact with the enemy as cannon and rifle fire continue. A Vatican note in Rome notes the Pope would urge diplomatic moves should Italy intervene. Lucia Appangle of Olympia is mentioned in Santa Claus, North Yakima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Vistula
Persees
Samie
Skiernel
Galicia
Rome
Italy
Holy See
Agliardi
Albano
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clatsop
Clatsop County
Columbia River
Washington
Centralien
Pitz
Turalo
Jame Withycombe
Farrell
Pylioe
Hinkle
Umatl
W. . Drager
Journal
Harold A. Wilkins
Dudley
R. Clark
Charles Erakine
Bend
H. T. Bruce
George Miller
Baker
W. S. McAdams
Independence
Joseph F. Singer
Storms
Committee On Rules
State Auditing Department
Brown
Gale
Burgess
Pendleton
van der Hellen
Jackson
Marion Towne
Jackeon County
General Assembly
Mies
Kathryn Clark
Glendale
Douglas County
George Iee
Ae Sa
Roreburg
Harris
Lane County
Roseburg Brewing & Ice Company
Governor West
Len Selling
Multnomah County
Ioe and Lakeation
W.F. Drager
John W. Cochran
Multnomah R
Ees
Earl Roberts
Driss
England
Roberta
Streats Jharing Cross
St. Paul's Cathedral
Colenso
U. S
Santa Claus
North
Yakima
Wash
Lucia
Olympis
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!