21 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1916
Page
1
A compiled weekly resume reports on wartime events in Europe the Pacific and the Middle East. It notes casualties in killings fires and crashes across various cities cites loans to France and unrest amid strikes and political tensions.
Fragmentary text describes Germans concealing the merchant submarine Deutschland amid deadly fear. Ambiguous wording suggests either damage or injury risk, with unclear details about location or actions taken regarding the vessel.
President urged Senate action on the child labor bill, pushing for its inclusion in the legislative program. Senate leaders met in the President's room and senate chamber to discuss strategies, with Democratic steering committees reportedly making no caucus changes or further calls at this time.
Judge John H Clarke of the United States District Court at Cleveland has been nominated by President Withon for associate justice of the United States Court to succeed Asco Hughes. Clarke has been associated in politics with the late Tom Johnson and Secretary of War Baker. He has been a Democrat and taken part in reform movements.
Notaries in Spokane Washington earn as much as one hundred dollars for six days of pennearness work on Colville reservation based on expectations of travel to Turkey. The text notes political maneuvers and committee chairmanships involving legal and federal figures.
Flood waters devastate Chimney Rock near Thermal City NC, with about 150 residents affected. Reported deaths reach 28 in the district and property losses in Western North Carolina may hit 12 million dollars. Local sightings confirm widespread ruin and displacements amid the rising flood crisis.
In Lincoln Nebraska a clash at the county jail late Tuesday night between County Sheriff Hires and members of the Industrial Workers of the World led to the Ace being driven from the city. Sheriff Hires faced the group as tensions rose over labor activity and detentions. Local authorities reported no serious injuries and vowed to maintain order amid ongoing labor tensions.
In Washington D C women seeking active suffrage work but feeling unqualified to handle duties join a suffrage school to prepare as organizers or stump speakers for the campaign.
The article discusses Oregon tax increases, proposals to cap rates, and rural credits plans. It mentions constitutional amendments to limit tax growth, mortgage renewals, foreclosures, and the blue laws affecting Sunday activities including theaters and various businesses.
Report notes last year had only two terms with six months of schooling. Remaining dates and arms of the term list imply extended schooling periods and revised calendar across the district.
John M. Parker, Progressive party vice presidential nominee, announces plans for a Chicago convention on August 6 to nominate a presidential and vice presidential ticket and to affirm the party as a distinct political body. He urges Progressives to unite and advance the party’s aims after the Bull Moose era.
Commerce Commission refuses proposed lumber rate changes set to take effect January 6 1916. The ruling blocks rate increases for lumber shingles and allied products citing impact on transportation and markets. The decision affects cross state shipments including New Mexico Penny Holis Uptifies Albany Or and related trade actions pending further notice.
The report shows explosive exports leaping to $479 million from $4 million and minerals climbing to $165.9 million, with munitions of war dominating the year’s figures. Exports of cotton manufactures rise to $123 million while other sectors reach noted gains, contrasting sharply with 1914 levels.
Medical experts announce progress in isolating the infantile paralysis germ. Dr Simon Flexner will speak on the topic as scientists test cultures seeking traces of the germ, with cautious optimism from health authorities.
Gods Med to Go General House and again urged his desire to resign the governorship and retire from the active list of the army. The canal project nears completion and an appointment of governors is expected as cost of living trends down. Washington reports living costs declined slightly in 1915 and 1916, with retail prices for 29 articles easing except in some categories.
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