Global and regional turmoil reach peak as war, politics mix
World news reports fires in Washington state. A German air raid and British losses stir sentiment. President Wilson may send a stern note if torpedoed ships are proven true. California and Oregon battles loom over bonds, food policy, and defense efforts. A Portland woman and a Linwood crash tragically claim lives.
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Celtlc Canal
Great Britain
M. Elrek
Odell District
Hood River
Washington
New York World Maya
North Sea
Wilson
United States
Multnomah County
Oregon
Reese Nee Ee
Austro German Break Russian Line in West Galicia
German and Austrian forces claim a sweeping victory in West Galicia cutting through the Russian front. Berlin and Vienna report a 60 mile front advance south of Polish territory with strong word of success in the Carpathians and accompanying Baltic operations. Officials credit Field Marshal Frederick and General Von Mackensen for driving Red forces back across the Dunajec and Vistula rivers.
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Galicia
Berlin
Vienna
Fege
Amd
Carpathians
Archduke Frederick
von Mackensen
Red
Dunajec
Vistula
Labor Leader Lawson Found Guilty of Murder
Trinidad Colorado labor leader John R. Lawson was found guilty of first degree murder in the death of deputy sheriff John Nimmo during a strike clash on October 25, 1913. The jury fixed life imprisonment rather than death, Lawson remained impassive as verdicts were read, and 30 days were allowed for motion for a new trial after which he remained under custody of his counsel.
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Colo
John R. Lawson
Colorado
John Nimmo
Lanson
Granby Hillyer
Lawson Ant
Hillyer
Bowderyres
Pereraeen
Atll
Lawson
Horace N. Hawkins
Emperor and Prince Henry Visit Antwerp End of Last Week
London telegraphing from Amsterdam reports Emperor and his brother Prince Henry of Prussia visited Antwerp late last week then inspected a submarine before returning to Luxembourg. Local papers were forbidden to mention the visit until the emperor was back in Luxembourg. Observers say the emperor appeared well though older.
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Amaterdam
Exchange Telcomy
Emperor Fine
Prince Henry
Prussia
Antwerp
Luxemburg
Luxe
Pro Metheus to Repair Mare Island Wireless Station Ship
Vallejo Calif navy yard wireless party to Ay for overhaul of the radio station with $50 000 funding. Prometheus to arrive from San Francisco to be outfitted for the cruise. Annapolis earlier designated but diverted to Mexican waters. More Britons Strike.
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Cal
Prometheus
Navy Department
Mare Inland Navy Yard
Navy
San Francisco
Annapolis
Inter
Insurance Rates Pressure Oregon Fire Insurance Firms
Oregon officials warn Portland property owners that fire insurance rates may rise if cooperation with Fire Marshal Stevens does not improve. 1914 net premiums total $8,868,212.90 with losses of $2,000,959.05, leaving a large balance to insurers. A state fire insurance committee may seek rate increases, while urging citizens to keep premises clean and comply with safety measures to reduce fire risk and loss of lives and property.
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Portland
Stevens
Poe Re 4Len
Beegan
Wella
Osis
Pacific
San Francisco
Oregon
Aew Pecult
Bridge Bonds Interest Still Unpaid in Multnomah County
Multnomah County faces an unpaid bridge bond interest burden as no levy was made for interest payments. State Treasurer Kay notes county and Tax Commission missteps, with $294,000 remitted and $31,260 set aside for interest, while annual interest totals $62,600. County to withhold last half tax proceeds. state to demand payment and possibly pursue suit. Attorney General Brown may advise Tax Commission on collection steps.
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Salem
Multnomah
State Tax Commission
Engle
Tax Commission
Commisanion
Kay
Ryan
Minoma County
Multnomah County
Brown
Four Masked Men Kill Sheep On Eastern Oregon Range
Four masked men attacked the ranch of Isadore B. Meyers on Crooked river near Pauline Butte in Crook county, burned the sheep camp, stole guns and ammunition, and killed or wounded a large number of sheep. A sheepherder reported being ordered aside as about 100 shots were fired into the flock, with bullets endangering him. The incident is tied to the old range war between sheepmen and cattlemen and follows an incendiary attack on J. N. Williamson’s sheep ranch.
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Isadore B. Meyers
Test
Crooked River
Pauline Butte
Crook County
Mr. Meyers
M. Montgomery
Meyers
J. N. Williamson
Congress
Mr. Williamson
Bay
Pauline Butte District
Quartermaster General Cowans Drives Army Supply Effort
The article notes Sir J B Cowans as the third military member of the army council, overseeing provisioning for millions of soldiers. It mentions the broad scope of his work from footwear to shelters, clothing, and all war necessities, while a tangent describes amber and fashion references amid trench life.
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J. 8. Cowans
Army Council
Fruit Warehouse Sold In Oregon Move
Medford witnesses a change as Oregon Fruit Company of Portland takes charge of the Medford Warehouse and operates the plant as Med-Pa Fruit company. Branches will be kept in Roseburg Eugene Corvallis Albany Salem Baker Reed and Pendleton with main offices in Portland. Charles B Lebo stays as local manager. Officers include President W B nea Ww W Beemin Vice President Ryan of Pearson Ryan company Portland and S C Dalton manager. Directors include Mr Dilley of Page & Son Portland and Mr Yule of Pacific Fruit & Produce.
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Oregon Fruit Company
Portland
Med- Pa Fruit Company
Roseburg
Eugene
Corvallis
Albany
Salem
Baker, Reed and
Pendleton
Charles 8. Lebo
W. B. Nea
W. Beemin
Bishop W. G. Sumner Visits Seaside Congregation
The visit of Bishop W. G. Sumner of Ore on was a double cause for rejoicing among Seaside Calvary church members during his first tour of the parish.
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W. G. Sumner
Oreon
Congregation of Calvary
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