Coolidge Signals Policy on Nicaragua Crisis
President Coolidge, in a message to Congress, states he will protect American lives property and government interests in Nicaragua. He blames Mexican interference for aiding the Sacasa faction and vows to use all powers to safeguard US interests including a canal route rights and a naval base in Fonseca Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Congress
Coolidge
House
Senate
Mexico
Sacasa
Diaz
United States
Capitol
Bay of Fonseca
Central America
Washington Solons Gather in Olympia
Olympia Washington the 20th legislature of the state convened at noon Monday for the regular biennial 60 day session. The senate and house officers were elected without contest and a timber report by the legislative investigation committee was presented to both houses.
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Olympia
Wash
Victor Zednick
Seattle
Arthur W. Calder
Vancouver
House
Hartley
Legislative Investigation Committee
Attacks Day Chief in Idaho Resigns Over Policy Clash
Former Boise administrator Wing Marsters resigns as 19th district head, citing lack of authority under General Lincoln C. Andrews and criticizing federal enforcement of the Volstead act. He alleges policy constraints and notes headquarters move from Helena ordered by Andrews. A separate Idaho bill seeks a 40 acre grant near Boise for an Oregon Trail monument at Fort Hall.
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Boise
Idaho
Lincoln C. Andrews
United States
Wing Marsters
Montana
Wyoming
Marsters
Andrews
19Th District
Helena
Mont
Washington, D. C
Oregon Trail Memorial Association
Fort Hall
Smith
Investigation Ordered on Disfranchisement Probe
Washington inquiry orders investigation by the judiciary sub committee into alleged sale of patronage in the south end and disfranchisement of negro voters. The report cites concerns over voting rights and political influence in the region.
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Washington, D. C
South End
Seable Judiciary Sub-Committee
Cat Killing Case Settled In Hoffman Court
In Judge Richards court a dispute over a cat killing by Herman Hoffman was resolved when Hoffman paid 7.50 in court costs and agreed to deliver 25 to the court for a charity fund. Patterson, the owner, had charged Hoffman but both parties compromised without denial of the act.
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Hoffman
Patterson
Green Estes Dies of Heart Failure in Pendleton
Green Estes of this city and with holdings in Pendleton and Arlington died at St. Anthony's hospital in Pendleton on Wednesday afternoon from heart failure. He was over 60 and suddenly fell ill on the street. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. today in Pendleton. Survived by a widow in Athena, four brothers Charles and Claude Estes of Durkee Oregon Louis of Arlington and John of Pendleton, and two sisters Mrs. Della Puller of Butte Montana and Mrs. Letha Mulkey of Spokane.
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Green Estes
Pendleton
Arlington
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Mr. Estes
Estes
Athena
Charles
Claude Estes
Durkee
Oregon
Louis
John
Della Puller
Butte
Montana
Letha Mulkey
Spokane
Substitutions Highlight boxing bout in Walla Walla
Walla Walla boxing night featured three substitutions. Eddie Sheldon of Spokane filled in for Tony Talerico against Tiny Hayes and was counted out in the first round. Kenneth Kent defeated Billie Moore in the semi final, while Young Firpo beat Guy Smith of Prescott. Billy Bond won his bout over Guy Mosier who filled in for Kid Shelton, and Eddie Moorehouse defeated Cliff Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Eddie Sheldon
Spokane
Tony Talerico
Tiny Hayes
Kenneth Kent
Billie Moore
Pete Mitchie
Athena
Young Firpo
Guy Smith
Prescott
Billy Bond
Guy Mosier
Kid Shelton
Eddie Moorehouse
Cliff Crawford
Pilot Rock Turkey Growers Banquet Planned
Pilot Rock turkey raisers will host a banquet under the auspices of the Pilot Rock Commercial club Tuesday evening. Prominent speakers will discuss the turkey growing industry in the Pilot Rock district.
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Pilot Rock
Pilot Rock Commercial Club
Pilot “Rock
Kelley’s Lost Plane Makes Safe Landing
Lieutenant Oakley G. Kelley and Captain John M. Stanley, returning to Pearson Field Vancouver Washington, described a perilous flight from Mount Hood. A sudden storm, fog, and near-misses above Lost Lake gave way to a controlled descent, ending in a soft landing in a plowed field by scattered rocks.
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Kelley
Mount Hood
Oakley G. Kelley
John M. Stanley
Pearson Field
Vancouver
Washington
Stanley
Oregon Journal
Kelly
Lost Lake
Parkdale
Blue Mountain
Governor Pierce Grants Pardons and Commutations
Governor Pierce announced a full pardon for Chester Kubli of Jacksonville, a bank wrecker, along with three conditional pardons and 14 sentence commutations. The actions reflect the administration’s mercy measures affecting multiple inmates and cases.
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Pierce
Chester Kubli
Jacksonville
Ford Roadster Skids Off Highway Injuring Two
Armand Bell's Ford roadster skidded on a two inch snow patch between town and the Dudley place. Walter Edger suffered a severe facial cut needing stitches from Dr. Cowan. his sister Marine and Armand Bell escaped with minor injuries. The top was crushed and the windshield shattered.
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Armond Bell
Town
Dudley Place
Walter Edger
Marine
Armand
Young Bell
Cowan
Armand Bell
Graduate From U. of O. Becomes Famous Painter
Mrs. L. K. Jacobs formerly Leonebel Kays of Eugene plans art exhibits in Seattle and Portland. She has shown in New York and painted portraits of President Harding and notable figures including Prince Tokugawa and Mrs. Coolidge. Her works include a portrait of the Empress of the Manchus and reflect three years in China.
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University of Oregon
L. K. Jacobs
Leonebel Kays
Eugene
Seattle
Portland
Jacobs
New York
Harding
Prince Tokugawa
Japan
Wellington Koo
England
Coolidge
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
China
Bank officers elected at Athena stockholders meeting
At the annual meeting of the First National Bank of Athena on Tuesday afternoon the following officers were elected for the ensuing year Ke H Leonard president M L Watts vice president F S Le Grow cashier Max Hopper assistant cashier and directors BW HH Leonard M L Watts F Le Grow M W Hansell Henry Dell.
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First National Bank of Athena
Ke, H. Leonard
M. L. Watts
F. S. le Grow
Max Hopper
HH. Leonard
le Grow
M. W. Hansell
Henry Dell
County Grange Meeting Scheduled at Weston in January
A county Grange gathering is set for Weston on January 20 with County Lecturer Mrs. Lida Thorne and speakers including Ray Gill of Portland addressing attendees.
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Weston
Lida Thorne
Ray Gill
Portland
The Commercial Club Adds Forty Members in Athena
The Athena Commercial Association reports 40 new members added at a Tuesday meeting led by Chairman C. C. Stephens. Most new enrollees are young men from Athena and nearby. The drive aims to boost growth and utilize the association’s social facilities. The annual meeting is set for next Tuesday with officer elections and committee appointments.
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Athena Commercial Association
C. C. Stephens
Athena
A H Luna Dies at 80 Former Athena Blacksmith
A H Luna died at age 80 years five months ten days in Lewiston Idaho at his son Eber Luna home. He had been a blacksmith in Athena for years and his wife and two children preceded him. Funeral was at Miller's with Rev. Lips officiating. Survived by Eber Luna Ira Luna and Mys Gertrude Woods.
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A. H. Luna
Athena
Eber Luna
Lewiston
Idaho
Jesse Foster
Miller's
Rev. Phillips
The
Christian Church
Luna
Deceared
Ira Luna
California
Gertrude Woods
Witchita
Kansas
Mystery Fire Destroys Barn on Harold Barnett Place
Fire of unknown cause wiped out a barn on the Harold Barnett place southeast of Athena one night this week. An empty structure, it stood a jail mile from the road and a harvester owned by Ralph Allen was lost along with chaff. Will Kirk reports this is the sixth barn burned in the district in three years.
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Harold Barnett
Athena
Ralph Allen
Will Kirk
Athena Teams Dominate Weston In Local Basketball
Athena girls rout Weston 80 to 4 and the boys win 55 to 6 on Friday. Weston was short-handed due to illness. Athena to play Pilot Rock tonight with expectations of close games. Next Friday McLoughlin Union High School from Milton-Freewater visits for first time in two years after district title. Three Washington road games for the boys are set for February 3 4 and 6 with Clarkston St John and Endicott.
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Athena
Weston
Pilot Rock
McLoughlin Union High School
Milton-Freewater
Washington
Clarkston
St. John
Endicott
Woman Sues Officers Over Raid and Seizure
Myrtle Burke of Pendleton sues prohibition officers for 10000 damages alleging a warrantless raid on February 28 1926. The suit names Louis M. Kregling R. T. Cookingham Paul Kessler Charles Josking and John Doe, claiming trespass and wrongful detention for two days and the loss of 20 dollars plus a diamond ring and attorney fees.
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Watts & Prestleye
Myrtle Burke
Pendleton
Prohibition Enforcement
Louis M. Kregling
R. T. Cookingham
Paul Kessler
Charles Josking
John Doe
Burke
Watts
Sulnge
Athena Up To Date With Two Sending Stations
Athena operates two amateur broadcasting stations named 7D, P and 7R, B owned by M. Eager and R. B. McHwen. The setup uses simple receivers and tubes on 80 meters with low power. Regular communicants include 7 I FY at Marshfield and 7 FR Y at Walla Walla, about five hundred miles apart.
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Athena
Tts
M. Eager
R. B
R. B. Mc Hwen
Entertaining Friends At A Baker Home Tuesday Night
Entertained by Mr and Mrs Bryce Baker a group of friends played five tables of five hundred. Mrs Grant Prestleye and Mr Frank Ames won high score. Claud Dickenson received the consolation prize. Hostess and Mrs Sarah Grows served refreshments. Guests included Mr and Mrs Justin Harwood Mr and Mrs Victor Hirach Mr and Mrs Claud Dicken son Mr and Mrs R B McEwen Mr and Mrs Grant Presthye Mr and Mrs Francis Lieualleon Mr and Mrs B C Prestbye Mr and Mrs Frank Ames Miss Jennamne Read Norman McIntyre and Mr and Mrs Arthur Douglas.
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Bryce Baker
Grant Prestleye
Frank Ames
Claud Dickenson
Sarah Grows
Justin Harwood
Victor Hirach
Mra
R. B. McEwen
Grant Presthye
Francis Lieualleon
B.C. Prestbye
Jennamne Read
Norman McIntyre
Arthur Douglas
Fifty Acres of Beans Planting Arrangements Near Athena
John Benson and Will Kirk arrange to plant fifty acres of Mexican red beans on Benson’s southeast Athena farm. Seed will be supplied by Harry McBride, a noted beangrower last season.
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John Benson
John
Will Kirk
Athena
Henson
Harry McBride
Dense Fog Causes Auto Crash near Athena
Dense fog over the county Saturday caused Charles Gorking to drive off the highway into a ditch east of Athena. The car sustained minor damage and Mrs. Gorking suffered facial bruises.
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Charles Gorking
Athena
Tragedy at Montreal Theater Stampede Kills Many Children
A fire panic at the Laurier Palace in Montreal's east end kills many children from the Sunday matinee. Entrances clogged, rescuers contend with jammed stairways and crush injuries before firefighters extinguish flames.
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Montreal
Tyes
Lauier Palate
East End
Oregon Lawmakers Organize Promptly
Salem Oregon lawmakers organized the 34th biennial convening with Senator H L Corbett named president of the senate and John M Carkin chosen speaker of the house. Corbett elected president by 27 votes. Other nominations and staff appointments followed as the permanent organization was established.
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Salem
Oregon
H. L. Corbett
Multnomah County
John M. Carkin
Jackson County
Corbett
Banks
Nutter
Wisto
Bildy
Douglas
Joseph
Brown
Marion
John Hont
Woodsburn
Borah Attacks Nicaragua Policy in Senate Clash
Senator Borah denounced the administration over its Nicaragua policy after public statements from the White House and Secretary Kellogg. He warned there is no imminent peril to justify intervention and accused the United States of supporting a Nicaraguan president who rules without constitutional authority.
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Washington, D.C
Cooitive Administration
Borah
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United Bustes
Nicaragua
Kelloge
Benator
Coolidee
Iba
United States
Niccaraguan
Hornsby Signs with New York Giants in Two Year Deal
Star second baseman Rogers Morningy, formerly with St. Louis Cardinals, negotiated a two year contract with the New York Giants. The veteran, who captained a championship team in 1924, joins the Giants amid reports of a strong roster shift.
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Hornsby
New York Giants
New York
Rogere Mornedy
New York State
St. Louis
Chaplin Wile Seeks Divorce From Charley Soone
Civil action filed in Los Angeles by Chaplin Wile against Charley Soone seeks a divorce. The notice cites separation amid estrangement and requests court relief.
Senate Order From Washington and Volos Election Notes
A Senate director position and election reference appear in a fragmentary Washington note. The text mentions Volos and an electoral context with unclear terms and dates. The readable entities include Senate, Washington, Volos, and an election frame.
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Pythian Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Jolly
Joy Maker’s Orchestra
Lois Johnson
Edna
Freece
Lauper
Ralph McEwen Jr
Mary Jane Cornellson
C. M. Eager
PB. B. MekKwen
Pearl Ramsey
Edna Pinkerton
Mildred Bateman
Miss Lorentz
Terry
Lawrence Pinkerton
C. O. Stephens
U. of O
Chaplin
Los Angels
Charley Soone
Choylin
Hes
Lita Grey Chaptis
Alek
Mivagttenthie
Miwuadiue
Volos
Tua
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