General Wood Dies in Boston After Operation
Major-General Leonard Wood governor-general of the Philippines died at Peter Bent Brigham hospital in Boston after a serious operation for a recurrent tumor. Born 1860 in Winchester New Hampshire he rose from army surgeon to major general and led cavalry in the Spanish American War.
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Boston
Mass
Leonard Wood
Philippines
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
General Wood
Alexander Lambert
New York
Lambert
Harvey Cushing
Winchester
N. H
Harvard
Maine
United States Volunteer Cavalry
Santiago
Cuba
Republic of Cuba
Wood
President Coolidge
Rapid City
Germans Smash World Endurance Flight Record in Dessau
In Dessau Germany two German pilots Johann Risticz and Cornelius Berard set a new world endurance flight record with a nonstop 52 hours 22 minute flight covering about 6788 kilometres. The attempt surpassed Clarence Chamberlin and Bert Acosta and aims toward an Atlantic crossing in the Junkers Europa.
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Dessau
Germany
Clarence Chamberlin
Bert Acosta
Johann Risticz
Cornelius Berard
New York
Pittsburgh
Atlantic
Junkers
Europa
Candidacy Talk Shifts in Washington 1928 Race
National capital political chatter shifts from President Coolidge's non run to possible Republican nominees. Hoover Dawes Lowden Boreh and Longworth are the center of speculation. Henry Ford from Detroit backs Hoover as the party’s logical choice for 1928.
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Washington
DD. C
National Capital
Coolidge
Hoover
Dawes
Frank C. Lowden
Ilinois
Boreh
Idaho
Longworth
Detroit
Henry Ford
Republican Party
Chinese Willow Plate Legend Of Li Chi And Chang
The tale centers on Li Chi daughter of a mandarin and Chang his secretary. They elope to an island cottage and hide with help from the gardener before fleeing to the lovers home. The mandarin pursues them, gods transform them into turtle doves, and the willow sheds its leaves during the elopement.
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Li Chi
Chang
Boy 15 Runs From Moving Truck Injures Abdomen
Walter Edger, 15, slipped while jumping from a moving wheat truck and was run over as the driver did not stop. He was taken to Walla Walla by Dr. Cowan and underwent surgery in serious condition but is improving. The Edger family farmed near town. a prior Ford accident injured Walter and his sister last winter.
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Walter Edger
Walla Walla
Cowan
Edger
Koepke
Walter
His Last Ride in a Colorado Rodeo Injures Strickland
Mrs. A L McEwen reports from Cheyenne Wyoming that Hugh Strickland suffered a severe leg injury a compound fracture between knee and ankle after being crowded into the fence at Monta Vista Colorado. He had won second in the bucking contest and will not compete again this season.
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A. L. McEwen
Mabel Strickland
Cheyene
Wyoming
Monta Vista
Colorado
Hugh Strickland
Prisoners In Attempted Jail Break Frustrated
East Oregonian reports an alleged wholesale jail delivery attempt at Umatilla county jail was stopped Monday morning when the cell house was searched by Deputy Kessler. A large hole near laundry hides and a window weight used to break through the wall were found. John Barnes admitted the method. Jack Wilson was held on rape charges. About two dozen bricks removed with debris hidden behind bathroom fixtures.
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The
East Oregonian
Umatilla
Hell
Kessler
Jack Wilson
Grand Jury
Court House
John Barnes
Fire Ravages Athena Area Grain Field After Weed Blaze
The first grain fire of the season near Athena started Tuesday afternoon when a weed fire escaped Henry Barrett's control and spread into Sheldon Taylor's stubble field. Affected wheat was about half harvested and 77 sacks were lost. the damage was insured.
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Athena
Henry Barrett
Sheldon Taylor
Death of Mrs Geneva Urick Noted in Seattle
W S Ferguson was called to Seattle Saturday by the death of his daughter Mrs Geneva Urick. She had been ill for months after influenza in January and the illness developed into tuberculosis. The funeral was held Monday.
Water plant readjusted by Wallace-Tiernan rep in Weston
Mr. Larkin of Wallace Tiernan Co Newark N J visited Weston to inspect the sterilizing plant at the water works impounding dam on Pine Creek above town. He aimed to make adjustments to improve service.
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Weston
Larkin
Wallace- Tiernan Co, Inc
Newark
N. J
Pine Creek
Liberia Pays Off U S War Debt in Full
Liberia becomes the second country to clear its World War II era debt by delivering a $35,619 check to the U S Treasury. Cuba is the other nation to have wiped its war debt slate.
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Liberia
U. S
Washington, D. C
United States
Treasury
Cuba
Wide Difference Noted in Average Grain Yields
Atha district reports show yields ranging from 34 to 62 bushels per acre due to late frost. Early sown Federation suffered frost damage while later sown grain fared better, with October sowing yielding higher. Local farms including Betts, Hansell, Banister, Walker, Read, Watts Brothers, and York report strong results across 50 to 68 acre fields, with overall bumper production in Umatilla county and Athena Weston belt. Canadian frost damage may push markets higher.
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Athena
Umatilla
Dominion
Charles Betts
Town
Marion Hansell
Mr. Hansell
Nolin
Pendleton
Fred Beckner
Weston
John Banister
John Walker
W. O. Read
Watts Brothers
J. N. York Place
Wheat yields vary across farms near Athena Oregon
The report shows MME Matsudaira averaging 60 bushels per acre on an 80 acre field south of Athena at Lila Kirk farm. Louie Ringel’s land around 60 bushels. Weston storm reduced part of his acreage to 20 bushels per acre. G Morrison notes Adams neighborhood wheat from 35 to 55 bushels. James Bell harvests 35 to 40 bushels per acre.
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Lila Kirk
Athena
Louie Ringel
Hall
Weston
G. M. Morrison
Adams
James Bell
California Reports Rich Find of Gold Quartz
A vein of gold ore valued at not less than 3000 dollars per ton was found on Red Gap creek miles southeast of Orleans in Humboldt county. A tunnel 40 feet long pierced the vein with at least 20000 dollars of ore in sight. Three Eureka businessmen, prompted by a prospector, took a 50000 dollar option and have been boring the tunnel for a month.
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Red Gap
Orleans
Humboldt County
California
Eureka
Weston Leader Urges Early Prep for Umatilla Potato Show
The Weston Leader notes a $300 annual appropriation from the Umatilla county treasurer has been received and deposited. It advises growers and others to begin preparations now to ensure a creditable display and program at the Weston event.
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Weston
Umatilla County
Motor Association Plans Caravan Trip
The Oregon State Motor Association announces a six day caravan in August from Portland visiting Crater Lake Oregon Caves and McKenzie Pass. It features personally conducted tours with guides knowledgeable about the region and history. Overnight stops are Eugene Bend Crater Lake Oregon Caves and Corvallis with hotel or camping options.
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Oregon State Motor Association
Mount Hoo
Red Gap Creek
Portalnd
America
Crater Lake
Oregon Caves
McKenzie Pass
Eugene
Bend
Crater’ Lake
Corvallis
Standard Theatre Weekend Shows Highlight Men of Steel and Tillie the Yakker
The Standard Theatre presents two features this weekend. Tomorrow night First National's Men of Steel stars Milton Sills and Kenyon in a top screen production with story, photography and action. Sunday night Metro-Goldwyn presents Tillie the Yailer a high comedy that has audiences laughing nationwide, along with usual comedy, news and review numbers.
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Standard Theatre
Milton Sills
Deris Kenyon
First National
Marlon Davis
Metro-Goldwyn
Tillie the Yailer
Missing girl sought in Northwest wide hunt
Police and sheriff offices launched a regional search for Diva Kilborn a one year old girl missing from her home in Walla Walla. Parents said she was left at home while they went shopping and returned to find her gone.
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Walla Walla
Diva Kilborn
New English Course Mailed to Oregon Schools
A Salem report states the new English course for Oregon high schools is being mailed to city and county superintendents. It was written by a committee led by Margaret Goodall and includes Winnifred Graham Ada Ross Maude Machel and M Elwood Smith. Other high school courses will be bound in one volume and distributed within ten days.
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Salem
Oregon
C. A. Howard
Margaret Goodall
Univerersity High School
Eugene
Winnifred Graham
Marshfield
Ada V. Ross
Maude M
Frost News Triggers Wheat Price Spike in Winnipeg
Frost reports in the Canadian west and a weather forecast warning frost danger in Manitoba and Saskatchewan propelled Winnipeg wheat prices upward Monday. Markets later trimmed gains as liberal offerings cooled sentiment. Wheat closed with modest rally. October at 1.51 and December 1.474. Coarse grains followed the trend.
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Canadian
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Winnipeg
Bilge
Ancient Egyptian Linen Manufacture and Its Spread
The text describes linen production by ancient Egyptians thousands of years ago, evidenced by mummies and priestly garments. It traces the craft to Tyre by 683 BC, then to Phoenicians, and notes biblical mentions of linen production in Egypt.
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Joseph
Tyre
Krom
Detroit
New
Foreign word hype at Locarno aids slow German tests
A foreign observer mocks rapid German speech during Locarno talks. He notes the difficulty of pronouncing a lengthy coinage that refers to the meeting of the commission verifying expenses for the anti alcohol congress printers.
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Mek Twain
Locarno
Birds and sparrows control pests noted by scientists
The article argues that birds choose food carefully and highlights sparrows as beneficial for eating pests like dropworm. It credits sparrows with reducing insect issues and notes their role as a ubiquitous non native species aiding pest control.
Displaying the Flag Shenandoah method for flag display
The Shenandoah method details a curb hole for flagpole placement with a 14 foot 6 inch pole and a 4 inch base diameter. A weatherproof American flag 4 by 6 feet is used and placed near the curb with the flag staff set apart from the curbside, ensuring proper alignment and display.
Dawes Presses Naval Conference Fallout on U S Britain Ties
Vice President Dawes urged open discussion of Geneva’s failure during the dedication of an international peace bridge in Buffalo. Kellogg and Baldwin offered optimism about ongoing Anglo American friendship despite policy rifts, while Dawes warned against renewed naval buildup.
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Buffalo
Dawes Sunday
Geneva
Kellogg
Baldwin
U.S. Demands Naval Parity With Britain
Washington officials say the United States will insist on actual naval parity with Britain despite Churchill’s talk of equality in principle. They cite Dawes’ remarks at Mineola and reject calls for a naval arms race, urging adherence to Geneva conference limits and stressing no reset of the deadlock.
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Great Britain
United States
Kellogg
Geneva
Coolidge
Washington, D. C
Britain
State Department
Winston Churchill
England
Churchill
Department
Dawes
Muftale
Governor Fuller Backs Judge Thayer Over Sacco and Vanzetti
The governor released a long prepared 10 000 word report affirming Judge Webster Thayer's ruling in the Sacco and Vanzetti case with no discussion of the trial's detailed aspects. The move appears to blunt calls for a new trial and respond to radical agitation and public demonstrations.
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Boston
Webster Thayer
Nicola Sacco
Bartolomeo Vangetti
Alvin T. Puller
Thayer
Fuller
Broken English Patchwork Confuses a Local Reader
A garbled, misspelled excerpt describes a man connected to a questionable enterprise and hints at character flaws. The fragment references influence of tobacco and hints at broader social concerns, but remains largely unclear and incomplete.
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Boy
Strickland
Mme. Matsudaira
Mme
Tetineo Matsudaira
Motor Association
Portland
Pacific
Lester J. Maitland
Albert F. Mesenberger
Hoowall
Elon
F. Trubee Duvinon
Gene James Fechet
Army Air Service
Mason M. Patrick
Army Air Services
Muj
Charles BP. Summerall
Daviron
Becrabuse Sete
Vanzetti
Sacco
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