Earthquake Hits Border Cities in Imperial Valley Damage and Martial Law
Severe quake shocks rocked Heber Calexico Mexicali and Yuma causing death injuries and widespread property damage. Martial law deployed in Calexico and Mexicali to curb looting as US cavalry patrolled streets. Fires destroyed portions of Calexico while many brick buildings were cracked or ruined.
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Angeles
Imperial Valley
Calexteo
el Centro
Calexico
Tro
Acros
United States
Villa
Mexicali
Brawley
Yuma
Aris
Mexican
P. M
Watch
Urges Prest of 2000 Aeroplanes
London dispatch reports H G Welle in the Daily Express urging the allies to end the war by assembling 2000 aeroplanes to strike German ammunition factories. He argues air power could be decisive, claiming it better to expend many planes than to mobilize a single battleship. Francisco dispatch notes an air engine stoppage incident.
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Prest
London
H. G. Welle
Daily Express
Son
Oregon California land grant sales halted by Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court rejected the governments and the crose-complainants position in the Oregon California land grant suit. It held the actual settlers covenant enforceable and enjoined the railroad from further covenants violations While leaving open possible congressional action to regulate timber and land disposal the decision preserves the railroads $2.50 per unsold acre and allows court modification if Congress acts.
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Washington, D. C
McKenna
United States Supreme Court
Crose-Complainta
Wolverton
Ratironda
Congress
Railroad Company
English House of Commons Votes War Credit And Blank Check
London Parliament adjourned after a first reading of a bill giving Reginald McKenna a blank war credit up to a possible £1 billion with an initial £250 million authorized. The measure allows raising funds for war at about £8 million daily, though the final loan limit remains undisclosed. Meanwhile Paris bankers seek a U S loan of 50 to 75 million dollars backed by American railway bonds to aid France’s munitions purchases.
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London
House of Commons
Reginald McKenna
Eee
Mithe Chancellee
Exchequer
France
New York
The
Evening Post
Paris
Mysterious savior of Merrill train sought by readers
Oregon readers are asked to help document a legendary 1860s Merrill train rescue on the Santa Fe trail. A long ox-team caravan carrying pioneers’ families endured a mass Indian assault. survivors may still live or recall the event. Any testimonies or details will aid a planned Chicago Farm and Home feature.
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Merrill
Santa Fe Trail
Mountain Meadow
West
Herbrt Myrick
Boys Go To College For Short Course In Agriculture
Oregon grade school boys attend a brief college agriculture course. the sessions were successful with regular hours and positive outcomes. The trip offers practical experience away from animals, encouraging further investigation and continued interest in agricultural studies.
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Oregon
Corvallis Benton County Co Reports Yearly Profits and Dividends
The association shows profits up to January 1 only enough to cover prior losses from its free year. Net profits since January 1 total $1830, with five months of this year handling $28,000 in business. Dividend to be paid on gross sales to all customers, stockholders receive double.
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Corvallis
Benton County Co
Wiegand Damages Case Not Appealed Against West
William Wiegand of Copperfield seeks damages from ex Governor West. attorney James H. Nichols says no appeal will be filed within 60 days from April 17 ruling. Similar cases by H. A. Stewart and Antone Warner await decisions, not yet determined if joined. Case concerns liquor seizures from Copperfield saloons after Miss Fern Hobbs visited in January 1914.
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Copperfield
Fern Hobbs
Prices for spring chinook canned salmon cut in New Astoria
Prices for the spring chinook canned salmon pack in 1915 are reduced compared with last year. Rates per dozen include f.o.b Ane Pound and Pound flats at various scales, with notable cuts on tall and flat prices and no change on half pounds. one line notes the reduction figures. La Grande acquittals of Chinese residents for assault with intent to murder prompted public reaction and a brief town procession. The city authorized a lighting contract for Broadway and cross streets with streamer lights to be installed immediately.
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Astoria
Columbia River
la Grande
la Eenas
Charles Fong
Chinatown
Sensice
Light Company
Broadway
Milk Medal Awarded to Portland in Panama-Pacific Exposition
The Panama-Pacific event awards a Milk Medal to Portland for the largest number of milk exhibits. The other awards were not announced, but Portland appears set for a broad victory. In Albany, six faculty from Albany College will retire or resign this year to pursue new positions.
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Portland
San Francisco
Albany
Coos Bay Mills Open Boosts Regional Trade
In Coos Bay district a broad improvement in business conditions is noted. Logging camps resume with about 40 workers, Willamette Pacific track work begins, paving by Warren Construction proceeds, and several mills including C A Smith Bay City Simpson and Swayne Hoyt expand. Macleay mill may hire 100 if opened this fall. coal contracts increase near term.
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Coos Bay
Coen
Warren Construction Company
North Bend
Willamette-Pacific
Lakeside
C. A. Smith
Bay City
Four Are Trapped in Fire In North Union Residence
A January fire at Mrs. Eliza Carroll’s North Union home trapped four people including John Donovan who entered a blaze room to save belongings. He was rescued when nearly suffocated. others are ill from smoke and Donovan is seriously burned. Fire started in the kitchen from an unknown cause with headway gaining before alarms. Bond issue and community action: a $12,500 union high school bond passed for Gladstone si Lodge and Clackamas, with Harvey Cross donating three acres for Gladstone Park, construction to begin after Circuit Court ruling on a Jennings Lodge contest.
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Baker
Eliza Carroll
North Union
John Donovan
Donovan
Gladstone
Si Lodge
Clackamas
Harvey Cross
Gladstone Park
Jennings Lodge
Beaverton Bond Issue Backed by Three to One Vote
Beaverton residents approved a bond issue of 28500 dollars by a three to one margin. Directors include Mr. Davis supporting new high school plans and two other candidates, with C. E. Hedge as a candidate. A total of 124 votes were cast.
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Beaverton
Davis
C. E. Hedge
War Hospital Disinfector Revenge in the Kitchen
A fragmentary wartime scene shows a hospital kitchen exchange where gratitude for a richer soup is voiced. The dialogue hints at a covert behind the scenes conflict over diet and supplies, suggesting tension between kitchen staff and higher authorities.
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Walter
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