World News Briefs From Across the Earth
A condensed weekly resume covers international events. Reports include a mine incident near the North Sea and German losses at sea. Russia’s foreign minister Sasenoff resigns. Austria reports military pressure in the Carpathians. Idaho seeks a 76 000 appropriation for an agricultural experiment station. Stanford’s David Starr Jordan noted for international standing.
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Yuan Bhi Kai Eee
Jus Sasenoff
Russia
Frestherte
Sandal! Bistes
Denmark
Stanford University
Palo Alto
David Starr Jordan
Students to be Released and Reorganization Plans Describe War era Policies
Dispatches report a mix of wartime measures including projected cuts in tobacco and alcohol consumption per capita, reorganization of college men into military branches, and official notes on Allied actions. Other items recount financial gains for California banks, Russian naval activity, and Polish gratitude to Americans during a turbulent period.
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D. G
Nettenah
Canada
Federal
Hevenue
Officara
Heat Claims More Than Children Over Past Week
Forecaster reports several days of extreme heat with no relief in sight. Montreal is seven degrees hotter than Chicago, signaling a prolonged heat wave across the region.
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Montreal
Chicago
Oregon Dry Law in Supreme Court Decision
Oregon dry law restrictions on liquor imports are upheld on appeal. A Portland-Bram and Senor case questions outside state limits with ships from San Francisco and Portland. the decision states two thirds of the Prohibition law were struck down and will be reviewed by higher courts.
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Portland
Oregon
Seto He
Tegen Bram
Senor
edbame, + Co
San Francisco
Sr Bad
Stan Steamship Company
Rescue Tragedy After Gas Grave Delays Deadly Effort
Rescue attempts to reach twelve imprisoned men in a trapped mine were halted when lethal gas filled the shaft. One team suffered fatal exposure, and twelve men remained entombed as rescue workers perished.
Fatal harm at viewing parade from hazardous device
An explosion during a parade in San Francisco caused multiple deaths and injuries including bystanders. Police identified several deceased, with Frank Josepha detained. the event proceeded without interruption. Names listed include Howard E. Knapp Alameda and others. A Roman script note underscored by critical patriots hints at delibious motives.
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San Francisco
Sx Partons
Frank Josepha
Howard E. Knapp
Alameda
George Painter
Berkeley
Cal
C. Lamborn
George Lawler
Mill Valley
Straart
Francisco
Recovered Barrel of Billing Enriches Seaall Beat Operator
A garbled report notes a recovered barrel and an operator earning about 1600 dollars from an operation. It mentions a Pontiff's body removal rumor and riots shifting location within Rome and New York trade scenes, with unclear details about ships or routes.
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Seaall
Pontiff
Rome
St. Peter's
Two Men Die After Wreck On Burnside Street Bridge
The crash near Burnside Street Bridge killed Aubry aged 87 and Lake 54 as their car failed to negotiate curves after 4 o clock. They were pulled from wreckage and rushed to hospital but Aubry died en route. Both residents of Tacoma. Witnesses say the event drew over 6000 bystanders.
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Doeeran Lake
Sack Dent
Aubry
Beepstal
Burnside
Pacific Avenue
Tacoma
Lake
Mra
Wesh
Whitcomb Riley Noted Figure in Indianapolis History
Fragmentary notes describe Whitcomb Riley, an Indianapolis resident, connected to a farm and a home incident around 1:30. The text mentions a request for water and household alarm, with uncertain references to Carlton B. McCulloch and a July 10, 1910 date.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Jamen Whitcomb
Riley
Carlton B. McCulloch
Mr. Riley
Washington Considers Retaliation for England's Blacst
Washington weighs retaliation after England blasts and blacklists, with talk of developing execution means. Sweden responds by blacklisting Swedish business houses as Britain imposes trade restrictions, while state actions ripple through information and military supply chains.
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Washington
England
Sweden
Pea
Oregon Banks Report Massive Deposits Across Cities
Oregon bank records show 16 cities host the majority of deposits with total statewide figures reaching $102,418,080.64 in larger towns alone. Portland Salem Pendleton and others top the list while smaller towns and rural areas hold far less, with 26 million in deposits across all remaining locales and significant figures in Grande McMinnville Corvallis Klamath Falls and Marshfield. Additionally contractor W. L. Pulliam plans a Camp on the South Coos river under Thom Irvine Co to manage timber operations on the Merchant tract of 200 miles scheduled for development.
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Oreno
Sargent Tee
Portland
Salem
Pendletom
Anteria
Baker
Eugene
Albany
Medford
the Dalles
Deague City
Roweburg
la Grands
Marshfield
McMinnville
Corvallis
Jameth Palle
Oregon
Sod O
Pet Etnas Sad Cou Mesastl Speco
Grande
Klamath Palla
W. L. Pulliam
Columbia River
Coos River
Thom Irvine Company
St. Paul
Indian Lands to Be Sold On Klamath Reservation
Klamath lands on the Klamath Indian reservation north of there will be advertised and sold to the highest bidders from sixty allotments belonging to estates of deceased Indians. Engineer H. W. Hincks of the Indian reclamation service reports the action.
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Klameth Palls
Klamath Indian Reservation
H. W. Hincks
Indian Reclamation Service
Hoses
William B. Es
Klamath
Gun to War Fishermen at Fort Stevens and Fort Columbia
Astoria reports a military notice from Colonel Ladiow about gun firings at Fort Stevens and Fort Columbia at 6 o clock Saturday and Sunday nights to alert fishermen. The Dalles cannery Libby McNeill Libby ships 00000 cases of cherries late this week as canning begins next week. A forest land sale offers 530 million feet with Western homes planned in 10 to 12 years.
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Astoria
Inez
Ladiow
Fort Stevens
Fort Columbia
Fish Wi ‘Larsen
Cannes
Dalles
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Biddon Acres
Wise and Otherwise Murmurings on Conversation and Life
A collection of aphoristic observations on politeness listening and public life. It notes that smiling is better than groaning and praises restraint in speech while mocking showy dramatics. The piece critiques public image and the drift from substance to spectacle.
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Hilm
Why Some Girls Receive More Attention Than Others
Laura Jean Libbey argues that overdressed, flashy, and talkative girls attract less genuine interest. She favors simple attire, measured conversation, and restraint, suggesting that modest, well-mannered behavior earns a man’s respect and attention. The piece warns that showy behavior often drives men away and damages perceived worth.
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Laura Jean Libbey
Poultry Pointers on Chick Rearing and Egg Shell Health
Practical guidance for backyard poultry care focusing on chick feeding, exercise, and shelter. Advice covers pea feeding to protect chicks from older fowls, frequent small meals, shading yards, and exercises. It emphasizes avoiding grease on setting hens and ensuring water, grit, grains, bone meal, and oyster shells for strong eggs.
A Few Smiles and a Chauffeur Test Sound Odd
A multinationaire advertised for a chauffeur and asked applicants for a test. One reply stated reluctance to comply with an odd demand, revealing humor and tension in the interview exchange.
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Multinationaire
Odd Dialog Fragments Stir in Turbulent Conversation
A string of clipped lines features Mrs Ney and others discussing weight changes after Europe, customs searches, and odd musings on travel and treasure. The jumble hints at a fractured dialogue with mentions of Texas, gardens, and bachelor maid references, lacking a clear narrative.
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All Nations
Pacte Northwest
Carpathians
Bukowina
Austrian War Office
Pacific Coast
Pen Hetfod
Ale
Idaho
Moncow
Hritain
Walcital
Julius Randasso
Artwat
State Book
Iloa
Amsterdam Covoredan
Berlin
Alieaot
Bedi
Smith
New York
Whitcomb Riley
Ceria
Jman
Texas
Sours
Uité
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