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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1917
Page
1
Long string of items from Oregon including marriages, infrastructure plans, fires, floods, and official actions. Mentions Palem mayor Walter Keyes and Migs Steeles, a fatal accident at Toledo, county agents appointed, forest and road projects, and state nominations and proclamations affecting multiple counties.
The Senate approved a war tax bill by 68 to 4 after adding about 300 million dollars more to the measure. The bill now goes to the House with hopes a final compromise within two weeks before presenting to President Wilson for signature.
Reports describe heavy fighting in Verdun as Austrian and German forces push while Italian offensives and Romanian resistance continue. Russian stands slow German advances in northern Russia as weather limits new offensives. Pendleton-Round Up attendance expected to set records.
Washington outlines continued 220 per bunker wheat pricing and new food administration rules. Elevators operate under strict prescriptions with weekly transaction reports, storage limits, and a 30 day cap on grain holds. Flour mills to come under a separate pricing and reporting framework.
Washington announced immediate prohibition of whiskey manufacture and importation at 10 o clock Saturday night under the food control act. The move will free millions of bushels of grain for food, affecting over 600 distilleries and about 8000 workers nationwide. Kentucky 202, California 163, Pennsylvania 68, Ohio 44, Maryland 8, Missouri 8, New York 20 distilleries listed as hardest hit. Argentine reaction followed a foreign office ciphered note from Count Luxburg, German charge, sparking citywide speculation in Buenos Aires.
An affidavit from Rev. Paul Smith, president of the State Law Enforcement and Protective League, claims about 100 hotels in San Frangio are used for immoral purposes and was sent to Governor Stephens. Included are unrelated garbled exchanges noting a dining vibe and a late afternoon ride.
News from the northeast Gorisia front reports continuous fighting between Italian and Austrian forces under bad and good weather. The war of attrition shows no clear winner as both sides reinforce, while the Red Cross announces about 12 million dollars spent on European relief in the first half of the war.
Washington dispatch reports First Lieutenant William T. Firesimmons of the medical corps was killed Thursday when a German air raid hit a hospital behind the lines in France. The casualty was confirmed by a war department dispatch from the American embassy in London. Verdun fighting continues with French gains and more than 540 prisoners captured on the right bank of the Meuse.
Berlin dispatch reports German efforts on the Riga front slowed after the seizure of the Riga and Dünamünde naval bases. Allied observers note Copenhagen leading German military circles claim the Riga operations are effectively over.
A congressional committee in Washington orders an inquiry into defective munitions sent to General Pershing's American forces in France. The probe aims to determine causes, accountability, and possible remedies for the failures affecting battlefield supply.
Portland markets list wheat and feed prices with several grain figures and dairy and wool notes. Superintendent Churchit reports teachers resigning without required notice. some districts warned to fulfill contracts under a new law risking certificate revocation. Oregon highway workers will shift to a ten hour day on two rock work projects to finish before rains, with pay for the extra two hours.
A brief stage moment shows a character expressing relief at a quiet baby while a mother confirms the child has finally settled after watching animals at the Life event. The dialogue hints at a restaurant setting and social etiquette.
Washington reports the disclosure of Sweden’s legation to Argentina acting as a covert channel for Count Luxburg, the German envoy, revealing neutrality breaches and diplomatic impropriety. Dispatches show Sweden forwarded German messages, pressed concessions to Argentina in submarine disputes, and sought traceless ships and positions.
Federal raids on Industrial Workers of the World offices bolster cases against alleged conspirators tied to wartime disruption. Officials say documents seized point to labor disturbances in the West and Pacific Northwest and reveal I W W membership nationwide, including 12 000 to 15 000 in Chicago.
Stockholm and Buenos Aires news report that Sweden will not recall envoy Lowen, with Foreign Minister stating he acted in good faith despite German coded telegrams passing through the Swedish legation. Meanwhile mobs in Buenos Aires attack the German consulate amid the telegrams controversy.
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