29 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
1
Oregon news items cover state events from June 24 meetings in Portland to the Willamette river improvements. Notable items include the Oregon State Musical Association activities, public notices in Hillsboro Albany and Portland, and the value of various public works projects. Community meetings, veterans encampments, and transfers of state appointments are also listed amid broader state developments.
The report notes state and local efforts to fund road improvements in Oregon and Washington. Washington exceeds its quota with Vernal contributions totaling 1.44 million and expected to top 1.6 million. Oregon allocates a million dollars and Portland subscripts toward a combined state total near 1 million for the Red Crow parade support and related road work.
Washington reports the Red Cross Mercy Fund surpassed its 100 million dollar goal as campaigns closed in eight days. Total contributions reached 114 million with over a thousand cities exceeding quotas and several states including Oregon Colorado Wyoming Utah and Idaho topping their targets. About ten million may be oversubscribed due to duplicate records, with funds to be collected from remaining pledges in the next weeks.
Reports show most towns and coastal cities from the Racine coast to the Mexican border surpassing their allotments in the general campaign for a fund. Major cities including Portland San Francisco Los Angeles Santa Barbara and smaller towns reported strong results.
Mahon State's Red Cross unit said the BIN Van would raise a new $425000 target from the prior £250000 quota set for the war effort.
War bond subscriptions total 4 million people with $4 million in Mum varying from $50 to $100. New York district leads with 1 180 788 400 alloted by scale. Chicago 257 195 950. Allocation ranges from 10 000 to 6 000 000 with percentages from 21 to 45 percent and minimums stated by Secretary Meadow.
A Washington dispatch reports the allied blockade of Greece lifted following a brief telegram from Minister Droppera in Athens. The message suggests all parties are aligned with the Greek situation and no further punitive actions are anticipated.
A reflective piece on courteous telephone use noting busy signals and patience. It poses how one should respond when a line is busy and urges thoughtful behavior toward others waiting to converse.
Field Marshal Hele’s forces press the Lets center as Austrians face heavy artillery duels with the French. German and Austrian actions around Monte Orthgara are noted with mixed advances and setbacks. Washington reports no delay for 16 cantonments to be ready by September 1 and the US Porte Rico regiment reaches full war strength with 1950 men.
The Price River Irrigation company dam twelve miles from Fairview broke releasing about 11 000 acres of water along the valley. Towns Schoffield Helper Castle Gate and Colton lay in the flood path with no lives reported harmed.
Obesity is discussed as a factor in athletic performance with debates over its impact on competition legitimacy and perception. The text questions whether weight should affect eligibility and recognition in sports contexts.
British forces press toward Lens in France as patrols move across eastern plains and areas west of the hill. Reports say the mining center is slowly encircled while German defences stretch to cover the plain between Avion and Lens.
President Wilson appoints an exports council comprising the secretaries of state, agriculture and commerce and the food administrator. An executive order directs the Commerce Department to oversee all operational details.
The United States cruiser Olympia ran aground near Block Island in fog during the Manila campaign. The ship listed badly with water in the hold while Chief Machinists Mate William M. Babb was struck by a hatch. No other fatalities were reported.
The House approved a food control bill granting the president authority to direct distribution of food fuels and other essentials during the war. The measure, 365 to five, reduces government revenue by over 300 million annually if prohibition is kept or modified, and includes options to commandeer supplies and adjust brewing rules while prohibiting new liquor production during the war.
Ambassador Bakhme Uet declares before Congress that the Russian people oppose a separate peace with Germany. He speaks at a notable reception for foreign missions, denying rumors and stressing Russia's aim for a lasting peace with democratic patrons.
Drafting of 625 000 men for the national army will be conducted entirely in Washington under conscription regulations approved by the president. About 4000 registration districts exist nationwide with separate number series. When drawings begin likely in July a Washington board will select a number by lottery and telegraph it to districts. men on the list with that number will be called, each man must check if selected, and reporting comes only after a general summons for examination.
A fragment shows Absolom Jonsing scolding Bredders and sisters for a stingy contribution. He mocks the thrift as they aim for heaven at a tiny cost per mile in the bottom of the basket.
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