Justice Hughes Wins in Oregon in Republican Primary
Returns from Oregon's statewide primary show Justice Hughes leading for the Republican presidential nomination with a substantial majority. He seats a wide margin over rivals Cummins and Burton, while Roosevelt's support is minimal. Partial results include delegate counts and county leads, with McArthur and others contending in district races as Supreme Court and other state offices face nominations.
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Oregon
Multnomah
Atatic
Charles Evans Hughes
Justice Hughes
Chicago
Albert B. Cumins
Iowa
Burton
Ohio
Roosevelt
Brooke
Calkins
Abraham Uma
Stoeven
Tetarne
Malton Waller
Mr. McArthur
McArthur
H. Burnett
Frank A. Moore
John D. Mieke
Dr Hughes and Herrick in Republican nominating scene
In a clipped garbled note the text mentions Dr Hughes and Herrick with phrases about Taft and a Republican nomination. It references discussions in Washington and a possible envoy to France, with hints of political maneuvering and an ambassadorial appointment for Merrick.
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Hughes
Herrick
Taft
Washington
Merrick
France
Bill Moves to Recapture North Pacific Shipping via Grand Trunk
A Commerce Department bill to be introduced in the House by Leader Kinchton seeks to enable recapture of a large share of North Pacific shipping. The measure aims to influence the lumber, fishery, and related industrial sectors and ties to construction of the Grand Trunk Railway extension.
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Wahington
D. C
Department of Commerce
Kicthin
Cenata
North Pacific
Ron
Grand Trunk Railway
Oop
Senate
Food dictatorship under sweep power pact debated
Fragmented text depicts Berlin and London reactions to a planned German food dictatorship asserting adequate nourishment for the population despite blockades. It mentions von Battack or a dictator controlling final decisions, with federal council involvement and wartime economic oversight.
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Berlin
London
von Battack
Counsil
Econ Ie Gasser
Miron
Counel
Carranza Troops Hunt Bandits Along Northern Border
Mexican forces under General Carranza pursue bandits along the northern frontier with reports of troop movements near Lina Texas. Dispatches mention Colonel Sibley and Major Daly coordinating actions as U S officials discuss reinforcements and a tote of new orders.
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Carranza
Lina
Texas
Sibley
State Department
Mexico
Battle of Verdun Deepens as French Hold Line
The Verdun battle grows bloodier as French forces withstand renewed German assaults near Fort Douaumont and hill positions. German efforts to recapture fortified ground test stamina and numbers while street fighting resumes around Vaux. In American politics, Bryan may be named as the presidential candidate if he agrees to run.
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Thisamont
Meuse
Paris
Betiin Beenair Cates
Vaux
Fort Douaumont
Hill 304
le Mort Homme
Cele
Ansault
Anumuit
Ramparta
Prohis
Bryan
Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
It Condemned Beer and Egg as Apring the Use of Tonle
A brief item notes a local condemnation of beer and egg due to their alleged impact on spring preparations. The report highlights community concern and calls for caution amid unclear context and terminology.
Oregon State Fair Corn Exceeds Previous Year
The article notes rapid growth in agricultural clubs across Oregon with the Oregon Agricultural College leading a twenty one member course. It mentions the State fair last fall and judges praising Churchill corn, claiming over 100 percent improvement since early 1915.
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College
Oregon
Prince
Agricultural College
Bureau of Agriculture
Coos County Votes 362000 Bond for Bridge Building
Voters in Coos County approve 362000 in bond funding for a new toad building project. Whiskey confiscation case details mixed with local political notes appear in fragmented regional items across Pendleton Roseburg and Romburg briefs.
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Coos County
Russians Aid British on the Tigris in Surprise
News reports timelier aid by Russian troops to British forces after the fall of Kut el Amara and surrender of General Townshend. The exact manner of the assistance remains unclear, but the event signals rapid Russian movement in Asia Minor and a shift in wartime expectations.
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Corrina Sales Rai
Marseilles
Asia Minor
Two Wen Marooned 58 Days On Barn Island
Thomas Campbell and John Larson, from Bremerton, were drowned after the launch with two others left Seward amid storms. Mitchell survived ashore by starting a fire, eating mussels, and living off seabirds until May 9 when the group reached Bay and Seldovia aboard the Farragut.
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Wen
Esced
Thomas Campbell
Bremerton
Wash
John Larson
Seward
Inlanda
Mitchell
Sid Haneen
Bay
Seldovia
Palestine May Be Sold. Wise Center Forum remarks
Cincinnati official Henry Mongenthal, newly resigned ambassador to Turkey, spoke at the Wise Center Forum here and warned that Palestine may be sold. The remarks framed a discussion on regional politics and potential diplomatic shifts.
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Palestine
Cincinnati
Henry Mongenthal
Turkey
Wise Center
Irish and Teutons Parade in San Francisco
San Francisco saw Irish and German societies unite in a Sunday parade to promote cultural ties and German architecture heritage projects amid community celebrations and local sponsorship.
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San Francisco
Societien
How the Pension Business of the Country Is Done
It examines the pension office process and implies a fixed belief among the public about how pension affairs are managed, signaling critique of the system and its operations. The piece reflects on bureaucratic procedures and public perception in pension administration.
Veterans pensions and fading Civil War remembrances
A historical reflection on Memorial Day and Civil War memory noting high death rates in 1916, pension system modernization, and dwindling Union veterans. It recalls pensions reaching 401,790 in 1915, costs of administration, and iconic moments like the Grand Army of the Republic encampment and the ships and battles that defined naval veterans.
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Kirkpatrick
New York
Sherwood
Grand Army of the Republic
Abraham
Memorial Day traditions and national cemetery ceremonies in the Civil War era
The text describes how Memorial Day emerged with nationwide participation in 61st commemorations, noting graves at battle sites and Arlington ceremonies. It highlights elaborate 1863 rites at national cemeteries, decorations with bouquets and flags, a gun salute, and speeches, with thousands attending and government offices closing.
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National Cemetery
Virginia
Maryiann
Pnd
Dupont
B. Swallow
the of the Potomac
Anditta
Soldiers’ Home
Oak Fill
Glenwood
Arlington
Old Soldiers Poem and War Reflections
A lyric reflecting aging veterans and their enduring rally despite losses. The piece recalls comrades departed each year, the muskets, and a vow to meet again. The text shifts to a scene of a newspaper office where a correspondent sought to write amid clutter, a pilot and stern orders shaping a dark wartime vignette.
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