President Wilson wins House support in submarine crisis
Washington reports President Wilson won a decisive House vote backing his approach to German submarine negotiations. The Me Lemare resolution was tabled as the anti administration forces failed to block war preparation. The President expressed gratification at congress's backing while pursuing guarantees against unannounced submarine warfare affecting American ships and travelers.
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McLemore Resolution sparks fight between President and House
Washington coverage outlines the McLemore resolution urging the President to warn U S citizens against traveling on ships of belligerent powers and to push for armed merchant ship defenses. Churchill speech in London noted, while reports from Connellsville Pa describe four drowned men at a religious meeting disrupted by a prompt rescue effort.
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Two Officers Released in Texas Cross to Rescue Soldiers
San Antonio reports the release of Second Lieutenants James W. Peyton and Waldron after they crossed the Grande to rescue soldiers. The incident prompted an official inquiry and a bear-ordered move by MPs. Senate confirms Baker in Washington as Newton D. Baker is nominated.
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Prisoners burned to death in El Paso jail disaster
Eighteen prisoners perished in a fiery incident at an El Paso jail while attempting to disinfect cells. Ten prisoners were injured as fleeing inmates reportedly used improvised means to enter a burning container. Victims include Edwant McGowan of Warder Idaho and John Campbell of Eugene, Oregon.
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President Names Baker Serrary of War for Interior
Washington reports President names WD Baker Serrary to be Secretary of War and nominee for Interior. Baker, once Johns Hopkins instructor, accepted telegraphed nomination after three weeks review of candidates. Administration aims swift Senate action and funds the preparedness program. Rio Janeiro fears 400 dead after Principe de Asturias strikes shoal off San Sebastian.
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Lumber Order Received for Freight Car Building
Booth-Kelly Lumber company closes a contract believed to be the largest in years in the Willamette Valley. The agreement supplies 19,000 feet of lumber for freight cars for the Southern Pacific railroad, marking the second big order booked by the firm in a short period. The wood was awarded at a Cincinnati event with many lumber firms present.
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Salem Building and Loan Ruling Restores Washington Firm’s Rights
The attorney general’s office in Salem rules that a Washington building and loan association may operate in Oregon, provided it files annual reports and pays licenses. The ruling counters the Oregon審 Commissioner’s prior stance and affirms cross-state business rights for the Pacific Building & Loan Association of Washington. In Corvallin a Benton County bank converts to a state charter, capitalized at 60000 with 15000 surplus and over 400000 deposits, citing Federal Reserve burdens on national banks. Another Marshfield brief notes many locations face labor shortages as men are needed for construction.
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Frederick A Cook Neatly Climbs Pole Claims Stir Controversy
Frederick A Cook, famed explorer, faces renewed scrutiny as he appeals to Congress for a formal investigation into his North Pole discovery claim. He pushes forward his narrative of Arctic travels and states he will not abandon his account even if proved false by Congress.
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