World News Of The Week In Brief Condensed
Eight miners die in a Christopher Illinois mine explosion. Reports say Russians slowed German advance on Warsaw. German submarine warfare disrupts fishing and shipping near Hawaii. Germany to answer American note. Austrian air raid damages minor. Coroner probes a railroad collision. Three killed on a roller coaster in New York. Norwegian Arctic expeditions and British forces skirmish updates emerge. Arbuckle heir Charles Jameson dies. US relations with nations remain steady during wartime.
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Germany Defiant After American Note on Leelanaw Sinking
Washington reports Berlin remains defiant over the sinking of the American ship Leelanaw by the German cruiser. Officials say contraband in flax cargo does not change U S government view that neutral vessels may carry contraband under international law, citing lingering disputes from the Russo‑Japanese era.
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Definite Step in Mexican Affairs Promised Soon
High officials pledge a definite step in Mexican affairs soon. President Wilson has pressed for peace talks with Carranza and other faction leaders. A conference could occur in Northern Mexico or across the border in the United States to arrange a settlement and end the fighting.
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British Take Turk City After Rampant Advance
British forces rushed to capture key Turkish entrenched positions and occupied the city of Masta after a gunboat bombardment. Turkish retreat moved north as the battle yielded 11 guns two machine guns and hundreds of Turkish prisoners with about 600 dead reported in the main position.
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Government employment service aids Oregon farmers and workers
The United States government warns farmers and fruit growers that the national employment service, with branches in major cities, will provide workers as needed. Port land’s office reports many registrants, including foreign born and non English speakers, available for farm labor and packing roles.
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Convicts Engage in Flax Project Under Supervision
The article notes convicts at Balem Por for the first time, all but four or five at work. The intendent says they are paid well and seem to enjoy the labor. Mr. Minto and John Cate Max supervise the flux project, described as revenue relevant and aligned with production costs, aiming to grow flax.
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Delay of Line Arouses in Roseburg Citizens
Chagrined at the attitude of a few Roseburg citizens who, by se are attempting to block.
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Accidents Prompt Fire Reports Across Oregon Counties
Readable text notes multiple fires in timber belts of La Grande and Wallowa counties with a timber and grass fire near La Grande. Mount Emily lookout near Elgin and Indian Creek near Wisdom mill. Mention of Roseburg juvenile officer and bathing attire observed along the U River.
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New Work Indicated on Six Per Cent Bonds
A 6 per cent 26 year bond issue signals funds to be borrowed for timber and railroad construction. The company may begin cutting timber after July 1 with the money to be used for building railroads and operating logging camps.
Brighton Mill Runs Full Time At Port Of Brighton
The Brighton mill is reported to be operating at full capacity with port shipment expected soon. Work on the Nawle River south jetty is nearing completion, signaling completion of planned harbor improvements.
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Coast Road Work and County Highway Oiling Plans
Lane county crews inspect coast road to improve travel and connect Columbia River with San Francisco Bay via coast road. Polk Oils roads sixty miles as Monmouth hosts Os Seavey family reunion with over one hundred relatives attending. Plans also include Grants Pats Pool project.
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Electra representative survives heart stoppage in Los Angeles
A. G. Harris, a Los Angeles trait merchant, collapsed and was declared dead after his heart stopped. He later regained consciousness at the receiving hospital and spoke for about 20 minutes describing his sensations and identifying himself and his address.
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