17 Sep 1915
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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1915
Page
1
A condensed wrap of international items features pro German elements in New York seeking loans for Allies, wartime arrests across Austria and Germany, ship calamities including the White Star liner, and naval losses. Reports mention Mojave Indian policy, Asian immigration deportation fights, and American fire and shipyard incidents.
New York report says the Joint Anglo French financial commission may borrow 1 billion dollars in U S and French bonds to pay for cotton wheat and meat shipments in the United States with government notes as security. Lord Reading and other officials decline comment while stressing exchange stability amid volatility.
Ottawa hosts a meeting of prominent financiers with General Sir Samuel Hughes and General Mahan to plan Canadian artillery production. The committee will organize factories as Canada previously filled orders for shells, aiming to manufacture artillery domestically. London reports a Belgian relief effort steamer sinking and doubt over a steamer Pomona’s cease report.
Heavy Roumanian troop mobilisations reported with regiments moving northward and horses requisitioned. Flames engulf Phoones Asia Minor near Smyrna as Turks accused of destroying strategic targets. Dr Constantin Dumba, Austrian ambassador, ordered to leave Washington after Wilson’s recall demand.
Snow blankets Montana as two towns report heavy flakes causing travel delays and roadside closures. Residents brace for more accumulation while snowplows work around the clock to clear main arteries and keep essential services running.
The session closed with reading of advice on appendectomy and the old practice of opening the abdomen to remove the appendix. Doctors criticized outdated methods and stressed exploring less invasive options.
A note from Foreign Minister Acuna delivered to Mr. Silliman asserts Carranza’s de facto control of Mexico except Chihuahua and Morelos and parts of Sonora. The note invites foreign diplomats to conferences along the Grande to urge recognition of Carranza’s government while stressing internal authority. A chart reportedly shows officials explaining the decision process to diplomats.
Juston Burnett of the Oregon Supreme Court reversed a Lane county ruling in State v Nichols, upholding the Sunday closing statute for stores and shops. The decision questions exemptions and touches on constitutional limits under Section 20 and the 14th Amendment, potentially increasing enforcement. Oregon Counties invited to Portland show with exhibits from October 25 to November 13, featuring agricultural and horticultural displays and producer access.
Roseburg gears up for construction from Roseburg to the Umpqua National Forest area and near the saw mill east of the city, with Kendall Bros. of Pittsburgh and officials arriving to establish offices and oversee investments. A 65 year old tree from Mountain View Farm is valued exhibit material, with Willian H. Bagn sending apples to the exposition as part of the agricultural display.
George Farner, an employee of Campbell Carnie company, attempted to extract venom from a snake using his teeth. He was bitten on the lip and tongue, causing severe swelling and breathing difficulty. He was taken to Dr. A. Newhouse for treatment.
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