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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
1
A condensed weekly world news summary reports on chief justice Hughes invited to speak, naval and military events, energy and industry incidents, and criminal cases. It notes ships sunk near the Pacific coast, airship building, a mining camp battle in Juneau, and a bank holdup with a getaway by automobile.
Fragmented text discusses a potential German submarine note and United States stance. It references President Wilson, his advisers, and the possibility of a harsher reply if Germany acts against neutral nations. It notes assurances of no discrimination among allies and a demand for decisive U S action if violated.
Surviving widow Mrs John Jacob Astor Jr receives $27 593 a year from her late husband estate to support herself and their four year old The estate appraisal places its value between 50 000 and 400 000 with $20 000 yearly allotted for the child and related expenditures through the surrogate of New York.
London reports focus on Germany's note as basis for inquiry into Wilson's stance. The Daily Chronicle suggests the motive lies not in the specific terms offered but in the wider implications of Germany's proposal.
Reports from Corfu describe an Allied transport sinking after striking a mine in the Mediterranean in late April. Nearly all of the 600 Russian troops aboard were lost, with limited survivors. A British battleship met a similar fate at around the same time, another vessel named the Russell also reported sunk.
A planned 26 000 mile global voyage by Atwell Adame a Boston aviator aims to circumnavigate with an all male crew. The route includes San Franciaes and Le ward to San Franciaes with expected stays at Atlantic City.
An Oregon notice discusses a shift in German policy and U S communications on submarine conduct, with warnings issued to German commanders, plus a government crop report for Oregon detailing May forecasts for wheat rye and spring planting progress, including figures from 1916 and comparisons to prior years. The document also notes county letters about state school and road fund allocations.
General Funston has authority to send troops across the border on hot trails. Baker and Secretary with President Wilson discuss actions taken and warn that any party in Mexico seeking to embarrass border protection will be treated as enemies of the country.
New York evidence shows German consul Carl A. Loderits of Baltimore indicted for procuring a false passport for Horst von der Gols, a confessed spy. Another indictment charges Wolfe von Igel and Walter Sellle with conspiring to falsify a ship’s manifest to send lubricating oil to Germany.
Forest officials announced approval of a Hubbard timber contract for 3,900,000 feet on Crater Lake National Forest, detailing the action and the designated tract.
Marshfield based Myrtle woodmaker Rehfeld reports excess orders for Myrtle bobbins for a Calcutta mill. Hood River professor Henderson heads department. mill burned causing $616,000 loss. The Yellow Fir mill 11 miles south destroyed by fire. 90,000 lumber units burned. Owner Freak Leng says orders will be filed immediately to meet demand.
Washington officials announced 6900 additional troops are ordered for the Mexican border. Among them 4000 Ne tana Gasrdamen from Arisona, New Mexico and Texas may be mobilized to deter further raids. President Wilson and cabinet considered the Mexican situation and Funston urged calling out the Guard from the three states named.
The German Embassy releases a list of twenty points detailing Berlin's stance in the naval war with the United States. It disputes indiscriminate submarine warfare, accuses Britain of law violations, and defends limited action while seeking to shift blame to Washington. The document signals cautious diplomacy and calls for adherence to international law.
A Chicago committee head reports a letter offering 100 convention seats for ten thousand dollars tied to the June event naming the Republican presidential nominee. The note signals intense demand for tickets ahead of the party gathering.
Washington D C Tharp declares no industrial downturn in sight as Prosperity Day continues to signal stable economic sentiment. Officials emphasize steady employment and cautious optimism for manufacturing and services amid evolving policy signals.
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