Oregon News Notes of General Interest
Oregon Agricultural College Quesed Monday morning The Gaston Gun club reorganiznd with 11 members An eastern man Mr Van It et Marchfield plans to drill for oil near Perkersbore The United Iitaica government reed to make a wurray of coal fielde Tributery to Medfort New equipment at Pendiston power station increased its capacity one third The third annual Western Walnut desortation convention to be held in McMinaville November 7-9 The Knights of Mythies crand loder of Oregon convened in Portland Gemater McNary admitted to practice before the United States supreme court on motion of Clyde Sh Alehivon The new drill ball built at the University of Oregon in M4 by 117 fet ndt will permit military destruction The Willamette Valley Lumber company received a three bid from the United States for lumber for the army in Meaney The production of lumber in Oregon this year exceeds expectations Oregon grocers signed an agreement to carry no fruit over from Saturday to Monday Milton Bunderland, pioneer, died in Portland Frances Brope of Portland elected president of Oregon State Women's Christian Temperance union The industrial accident commission reports record September receipts The annual poultry show will be held December 3 to 8 The Grants Pass irrigation district approved bonding 290000 for canal completion The Public Service Commission fixes Pacific Telephone rate base at 12,429,507 The Willamette River body of Hazel Pudoss found The city plans for a permanent college at Newberg progress. Newberg plans for campaign for funds The motor vehicle licensing study sees higher fees proposed The war department urged Fort Stevens housing for winter soldiers New York Giants and Sox tied series
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President Wilson Praises Congress Amid War Effort
President Wilson commends Congress for its wartime actions praising the fifty fifth Congress for its complete, courageous work. He says the government is abundantly equipped to mobilize the nation and that the country’s resolve and spirit are affirmed as soldiers will verify on the front lines.
War after the War Rally and Food Pledge Drive Reported
The food administration warns that postwar recovery hinges on American pledge week responses and national discipline. A 6 cent daily per person cut could mean 2 billion dollars annually in potential trade impact. Seattle reports a German textbook removal from Seattle public schools. Army announces a contract for ten cartloads of Karens Jackrabbits to be sent to four cantonments.
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WARTIME SABOTAGE PLANS REVEALED IN GERMAN PLOTS
The Washington-Germany general staff plotted wrecks and arson to disrupt munitions supply in Canada and the United States. Telegrams to Bernstorff in 1910 and 1916 reveal funds and agents, including Sir Roger Casement and Jeremiah O Leary, aiding sabotage. Tunnels on the Canadian Pacific line were reportedly wrecked in early 1918.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
War News From The Front Slopes Of Monte San Gabriele
Reported actions in the Gorista sector show Italians and Austrians fighting for control on Monte San Gabriele. German crown prince forces in Champagne again failed to break French lines with heavy losses. Weather forecasts hint at snow in the Vosges while western front artillery remains largely steady. British use new positions near Meule and Menin to threaten German lines in the north as morale in German troops at Ypres declines. A Wisconsin county defense conference calls for resignation.
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La Follette Attitude Toward War Questions Debated
Fragmentary text cites Trmenaho action by Senator La Follette accusing him of aiding the enemy. The article notes his stance on war questions and references Amsterdam reports and German official statements regarding a plot and Reichstag members allegedly involved.
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Robert M. la Follette
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Jim Fine
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Poriakiet
Reichstag
Peace offer floated by Germany Austria Hungary
Amsterdam reports from Berlin say Germany and Austria Hungary will propose a new peace plan to the Allies. It reportedly bases terms on no territorial gains, withdraws Belgium and French territories, renounces territorial acquisitions for money payments, and rejects indemnities on both sides. Commentary in the German press questions Michaelis crisis and hints Helfrich’s resignation.
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War Insurance In Effect For Soldiers Dependents
Dependents of U S soldiers and sailors will be provided for by law under new war insurance. The act, aligned by President Wilson, ensures family allowances, compensations and life insurance for those entering or already in service. Preparations for administration began months ago. Greece Will Put Army Into Field To support entente allies a large army will be fielded in the Balkans, announced by Minister Roussos representing Athens provisional government.
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French Make Gains On Belgian Front Near Hout Holst
French troops with British forces attacked German positions south of the forest of Hout holst between Draibank and Wein dendreft. The French official statement reports ongoing struggles developing favorably for French arms. An Italian submarine was hit by an American patrol vessel after signaling was ignored, killing one officer and one enlisted man.
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Uruguay Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Germany
A presidential decree in Montevideo declares Uruguay severs relations with Germany after a parliamentary vote. In Washington, eleven suffragette pickets were arrested at the East Front of the White House as crowds watched.
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Market Prices From Portland and Seattle Rumor Column
The bulletin lists commodity prices: Barley No. 1 feed at 50 per ton, Timothy hay at 27 per ton, alfalfa and other feed items. Creamery and ranch terms appear with prices around 47 cents per pound for butter and 82 cents for some dairy product, with potato prices noted as 225 per hundred and 50 to 60 per ton in places. The fragmentary note covers Portland and Seattle markets.
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Debate on Loyalty Ends War Session in Congress
Washington reports that the stormy debate over Senator La Follette's loyalty closed the war session with adjournment sine die at 3 PM Saturday. Republicans denounced La Follette while Robinson of Arkansas and Kellogg of Minnesota defended him. The session produced major war measures and record appropriations, with clots and legislative milestones shaping the December agenda.
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