Harmony Declared Big Objective of U S
American officials say restoring harmony among European powers is the key to settling the German crisis. Washington views allied debts and German payments as interconnected, with relief for Germany linked to British and French alignment. Informal talks among Allied leaders proceed, while U S influence aims to steer a consensus on economic remedies and payments.
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London
Germany
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Washington
In & Lg Council of Stetlefs A Sions
U S Intervenes To Save Patriarchate At Lausanne
Ambassadors and officials tell the Lausanne sub commission on minorities that the United States opposes removing the Greek patriarchate from Constantinople. They cite foreign confirmations and citizen telegrams as evidence of broad American opposition. Lord Curzon argues Mosul must stay with the mandate system and not be restored to Turkey.
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Lausanne
Ambascador Washburn Child
Sub-Commission On Minorities
United States
Grask Patriarchate
Lord Curzon
Ismet Pasha
Mosul
Oregon Farm Land Tax Cut Proposal By Committee
The State tax investigation committee recommends to the legislature a 20 percent cut in farm land and improvements assessment not to exceed 80 percent of current values until a full state valuation occurs. The panel agrees on no income tax but splits on flat versus progressive rates, with a majority favoring a flat rate.
Quake Delights Missoula Residents At 9 55 PM
A minor earthquake rattled Missoula Montana at 9 55 PM Monday waking residents and shaking area walls and dishes. No injuries or damage reported.
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Missoula
Mont
Supreme Court Justice Pitney Resigns in Washington
Associate Justice Pitney of the Supreme Court resigns from the high court in Washington DC. The announcement comes amid shifting legal leadership and anticipated changes in the nation's judicial landscape. Details on successor timing and process remain to be announced.
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Eupreme Court
Pitney
Washington, D. C
Justine Pitaey
Expreme Court
Pierce Seeks Oregon Highway Reform and Appointments
Governor-elect Walter M. Pierce discusses job applications and commissions he plans to push in Oregon. He backs a paid highway commission, opposes bonds, and wants to retain the 1/2 mill state road tax while pursuing federal cooperation and market road expansion.
Miss Coppock Buried After Snowbound Funeral
The funeral for Miss Mattie Coppock was held Saturday at 1 30 p m in the Methodist church with Rev W S Payne of Weston officiating. Interment followed at Keys cemetery as snow blocked roads and the procession traveled by sleighs. The service drew many mourners and flowers testified to her valued life of service.
County forger pardoned by acting governor Ritner
K. C. Amann, jailed five years for forging endorsements on Umatilla county road warrants while secretary to the county roadminster, received a pardon last Saturday from acting governor Ritner. The pardon lacks endorsements from Prosecuting Attorney Keator and Judge Gilbert W. Phelps. Reports from Salem say Amann’s supporters aim to repay the $10,000 bent with installments.
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K. CG. Amann
Umatilla
Nothing But The Truth A Splendid School Play
Athena high school presented a comedyWonderful actors praised Miss Morgan directed led by Leon Kretzer Welton Read Brooks Anderson James Hodgen Byert Hodgen Sadie Pamburn Ruth Hutt Walthin Haynie Blanche Wilson Leota Johnson Geneieve Rogers The proceeds funded the Athena High School Annual with $70 net after expenses from a $103 gross.
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Athena High School
Coat
Miss Morgan
Leon Kretzer
Mr. Ralston
Welton Read
van Duesen
Brooks Anderson
Bennet
James Hodgen
Donnely
Byert Hodgen
Bishop
Sadie Pambrun
Gwendolyn Ralston
Ruth Hutt
Mrs. Ralston
Walthin Haynie
Ethel Clark
Flappers
Blanche Wilson
Leota Johnson
Mable
Sable Jackson
Human Hearts to Screen at Standard Theatre on Christmas Night
Universal presents Human Hearts starring House Peters George Hackathorne Mary Philbin Edith Haller with a holiday screening at the Standard Theatre Christmas night. Admission prices are 10c 85c and 50c war tax included. Tomorrow night Paramounts Beyond the Rocks with Gloria Swanson and Rudolph Valentino also shown.
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George Hackathorne
Mary Philbin
Edith Haller
Russel Simpson
Ramsey Wallace
Universal
Standard Theatre
Universal Studios
Paramount
Gloria Swanson
Rudolph Valentino
Peculiar Child Deaths In Yamhill County
Four young children have suddenly died in Yamhill county from a peculiar ailment resembling influenza. Aside from a slight cold, the infants appeared well. The fourth death occurred at Newberg when Mrs Herr ing found her babe dead beside her.
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Yamhill
Newberg
Astoria Promised State Help in Oregon Legislature Meet
A score of representatives and about a dozen senators from Astoria met in Portland Monday with Acting Governor Ritner Governor-elect Pierce and the Astoria relief Committee. They pledged to do what is possible to aid rebuilding a street through the stricken city and formed a five member committee to outline a plan after consulting with Pierce the highway commission and the relief committee. Milton H. Klepper was named chairman to forward the plan and may summon another legislators meeting. The delegation warned that without aid Astoria faces bankruptcy. Pierce expressed agreement with state relief as a key remedy.
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Portland
Ritner
Pierce
Astoria
The
Journal
State’ Highway Commission
Athena to Open Season With Strong Basketball Team
With the basketball season opening, Athena shows keen interest after three practice games. Coach Basler starts with a strong lineup including four returnees and Shick in Geisnel's spot, plus solid second-string depth. The team defeated Adams 29 17 and Helix 52 22, then lost 27 28 in a rematch with Adams. The schedule promises tougher games ahead versus Walla Walla Baker and Pendleton. It’s expected Athena will face Walla Walla next week.
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Athens
Shick
Geisnel
Adams
Helix Town
Athena
Walla Walla
Baker
Pendleton
Local man held on bad check charge in Athena
Luther G. Stumbaugh, a well known Athena resident, is jailed on a bad check charge. He has not yet had his preliminary hearing.
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Luther G. Stumbaugh
Athena
P Millen Pneumonia Victim Buried Wednesday
P Millen died Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs John Harden on Jefferson Street after a brief pneumonia illness. Funeral services were held at the Harden home and Christian church with Knights of Pythias and floral tributes. Born September 26 1847 in Ohio Millen died December 18 1922 in Athena aged 75 years two months and 22 days. He had lived in Athena 82 years with the Harden family whom he knew long before moving there.
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John Harden
Jefferson Street
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Weston
Pendleton
Rev
Russell
Christian Chur
Knights
Christian Church Choir
Knights of Pythias and Friends
Howel Powel Millen
Ohio
Athena
Harden
Christmas Program at Baptist Church
A Christmas program at the Baptist church on Christmas night features an opening hymn by the congregation a sermon by Pastor Johnson and various readings including Recitation by Racheal Smith and Harold Atkins a drill by Mrs Markeley’s class dialogues by Anne and Mildred Cudney a vocal solo by Mrs Markeley and distribution of goodies to the children.
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Baptist Church
Pastor Johnson
Racheal Smith
Survivors list corrected after Whitman massacre report
The Press Week prints a corrected list of Whitman massacre survivors led by Mrs. Rae Stewart, noting survivors connected to Walla Walla and Oregon towns. Names include Helen Saunders Church Albany Oregon and Elizabeth Sager Portland Oregon among others across Idaho Oregon California and Utah.
Two British Medals For Northwest Front Veteran
Joe De Spain of Pendleton served as a corporal in France with the 47th Canadian Infantry. He holds a long Northwest front record with 27 months credits and was wounded four times. He received two medals from the British War Department yesterday.
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Joe Despain
Pendletton
France
British War Department
Oregon Tax Committee Proposes Broad State Revenue Reform
The Oregon state tax investigation committee at Portland ends its session with penalties on property assessments and a plan to centralize appraisal power. It urges farm land improvements tax capped at 80 percent and outlines a flat income tax with exemptions. A statistical department and uniform county accounting are proposed, with a shift to appointive assessors based on merit. Governor-elect Pierce backs a graduated income tax. debate continues. A no-severance tax for lumber is supported by the committee but opposed by Pierce. Also noted is a $500 gold discovery during a local fire inquiry in Walla Walla related to Magdalene Walsh’s home.
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Oregon
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State Tax Commission
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Tate
Tax Supervising and Conservation Commission
Multnomah
Elict Pierca
Enor Chamberlain
Tulns
Mra
Magdalene Walah
Walla Walla
At Walsh
Brown
Seattle
Moe Walsh
Washington farmers plan mass apple dump into Columbia River
Ten thousand carloads of apples are to be dumped into the Columbia River by Washington state farmers. Eastor consumers now pay 10 cents per apple, a telegram from John Quincy Adams of the Farmers Union says. The message was read in the Senate by Senator Smith W. Brookhart of the Progressive Republican group.
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Washington State
Eastorcites
John Quincy Adams
Farmer’s Union
Senate
Smith W. Brookhart
Progresaive Republican
Milton man William Prentice commits suicide at 80
William Prentice of Milton, a lifelong resident of 80 years, died by suicide Wednesday by shooting himself in the head. Coroner and health officials were notified as the tragedy was reported in Milton.
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Milton
William Prentice
Constitutionality of 1921 jury duty act upheld
The state Supreme Court today released an opinion by Justice McBride affirming the 1921 act making residents eligible for jury service is constitutional.
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McBride
Supreme Court
Scientist Develops Utilization of Waste Wood Byproducts
A Oregon university chemist unveils a process to convert mill waste into high grade charcoal wood alcohol and distillation byproducts. The method promises cheaper feedstock for basic industries amid abundant timber resources.
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Ibn Adbrita
Pacific Corthwest
Startynt
England Faces Debt Crisis Says Premier
The premier warned that England cannot pay debts and urged both governments to act prudently until a joint plan emerges. He argued Britain cannot risk action that worsens credit access or complicates recovery, referencing a French occupation proposal as a comparative note.
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President Narutowicz Shot in Poland During Exhibition Visit
The newly elected Polish president Narutowicz was shot dead at an art show in Warsaw amid crowd confusion. A guard named Narutowicz or Zwolinski fired three shots at close range, fatally wounding the president and triggering a chaotic melee. Reports mention a robber y robbery in Denver and other political notes, but details are unclear and fragmentary.
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