Living wage deemed ruinous by railway board
The U S railway labor board rejected the living wage theory as a basis for rail wage setting warning it could wreck railroads if extended to other industries The dissenting opinion by A O Wharton estimated a 1267 percent wage rise would push the national railroad payroll to 6589445993 and widen annual deficits by 2241689518 Ex President Wilson vote question noted and naval shift out of Washington discussed distant battles in Paris and Portland move for Dr C H Smith to relocate his practice to Portland with his wife joining him ventures in Athena.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
United States
Wharton
Wilnen Geta
Trenton
N. J
Mercer County Board of Elections
Wilnes
New Jersey
Washington
Portland
C. H. Smith
Athena
Smith
Weston
University of Missouri names new equity remonstration agent
Mrs Van Deysen, long serving remonstration agent for an equity at the University of Missouri, will resign this week. Miss Edith M Hollman of Milwaukee Wisconsin will succeed her. Mrs and Mrs Charles Gerking move to Pendietam.
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van Deysen
Thomp
Equity
University of Missouri
Edith M. Hollman
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Helix Marshal Held For Killing In Helix Coroner Rules Not Justified
The Helix marshal L. D. Clark is held without bond after a coroner's inquest found the killing of Harry Rose, a cigar store owner, not justifiable. Rose, 37, died from a bullet wound after a confrontation at the Rose store where Clark alleged a personal dispute with Rose's son. Witnesses testified Clark did not arrest Rose and described the incident as domestic in nature. Funeral services for Rose were held in Helix on Monday.
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L. D. Clark
Helis
Harry Rose
Helix
Pendleton Tribune
Clark
Peeling
Rose
Young Clark
Sim Clark
Died in Portland Eleven Year Old Swaggart
Little Geraldine Swaggart, eleven, daughter of Frank Swaggart, died at her grandparents home in Portland after four days of throat trouble. Doctors deemed diphtheria unlikely. she expired suddenly while resting in bed. She was buried in Athena cemetery beside her mother. Lamar school closed in memory as friends paid tribute to the beloved child.
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Portland
Geraldine Swaggart
Frank Swaggart
A. L. Swaggart
Athena
Lamar
Lectures on Compulsory Education Bill in Athens
Fred Steiner of Pandietom and Mr C W Piaie will lecture in Athens tomorrow evening on the Compulsory Education bill. The talks begin at 8 o clock and aim to explain both sides of the school question thoroughly urging voters to attend.
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Fred Steiner
Pandietom
C. W. Piaie
Athens
Government to treat more veterans in Pacific Northwest hospitals
The Veterans Bureau announced that Spanish American War veterans in the Pacific Northwest with tuberculosis or mental and nervous diseases will be treated in district government hospitals, previously reserved for World War veterans. No proof of service connection is required beyond honorable discharge. Tuberculosis cases go to Walla Walla, mental or nervous cases to Tacoma and Boine. Four districts with over 100 patients each will staff claims and grievances. Dental disabilities under 10 percent may receive free treatment if claimed by August 9. those over 10 percent within five years of discharge.
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Pacific Northwest
L. C. Josseph
Seattle
United States Veteran's Bureau
Walla Walla
Wash
Tacoma
Boine
Veterans’ Bureau
Etude Club Halloween Party At Pinkertons
The Etude club hosted a Halloween gathering Tuesday evening at Mr and Mrs Laurence Pinkerton s home west of town. Rooms wore cornstalks and lantern faces greeted guests at the gate. Masked attendees played Halloween games and ends with an old fashioned Virginia reel after an old maid pirate luncheon and cider.
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Hallowe
Armistice Day Program in High School Auditorium
Under Athena Wer ton Post and American Legion a program in the high pelico auditorium begins at 11 o clock. C H Holmes of Walla Walla will deliver the principal address for the occasion. The program is in preparation and will be printed in next Friday s Press.
First killing frost ruins Hodgen potato crop near Athena
The first killing frost of the season damaged about 1000 sacks of potatoes on the Hodgen ranch southeast of Athena. A digging crew uncovered 2600 sacks in the field on Saturday. 40 workers plus 86 Athena high school students and 3 teachers picked 1600 sacks that day, leaving 1000 overnight. Potatoes exposed froze and softened by sun. Some sacks still in the field were damaged and must be sorted. Pupils volunteering, Hodgen boys released for football, aided the effort. meals were provided by Marlon Hansell, John Stanton, Chance Rogers, and others.
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Hodgen Ranch
Athena
Athena High School
Marlon Hansell
John Stanton
Chance Rogers
Pierce Here Monday in Athena Milton and Freewater Meet
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Walter M. Pierce plans to address voters in Athena Milton and Freewater Monday before returning to La Grande to vote. He will speak at the Standard Theatre in Athena at 10 30 a m as part of a campaign swing. Public Shooting Grounds U S game warden George A Sawyer spoke in Pendleton urging a migratory bird season from October 1 to January 15 and supporting public shooting on private grounds.
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George A. Sawyer
United States Game
Umatilla County
Pendleton
Bank shifts staff as Henry Dell becomes bookkeeper
Henry Dell assumes the role of bookkeeper at the First Athena Bank, replacing Misa Belle McIntyre who leaves after four years. McIntyre will relocate to California this coming Monday to start a new portion of her winter journey, accompanied by Mrs Edith Moss, formerly Miss Beith Still.
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Henry Dell
Bank of Athena
Misa Belle McIntyre
California
Mise McIntyre
Edith Moss
Miss Beith Still
Athena High School Wins And Losses In Football Match
In a hard fought game Milton toppled Athena 6 to 0 as a late fumble and a totem pole jinx swung momentum. Edwards scored for Milton after a strong drive, while Athena failed to convert a late chance. Meanwhile Stanfield crushed Athens 43 to 0 in a sandstorm crowd. Pendleton Twin Fairs football game at Lincoln field was cancelled as Oregon squads faced scheduling issues. Twin Falls high remains strong in the region and a rematch discussions underway for November 11.
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Mohammet
Milton
McLaughlin High
Athena
Flac
Wayne
Edwards
Muton
Stanfield
Athens
West End
Pendleton
Lincoln Field
Twin ‘Palla
Clinton W. Evens
Oregon
Twin Falls
Northwest
Lieuallen Campaigns Amid Voter Drive in Athena
Democratic candidate Lieuallen visited Athena on Monday as part of a countywide campaign tour. The dirt farmer with 59 years in Umatilla County supports tax retrenchment and expressed confidence in success at the polls next Tuesday.
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Lieuallen
Athena
Umatilla
Civil War Veteran and Pioneer Dead
William Schrimpf, Umatilla county pioneer farmer and Civil War veteran, died at his Athena home after six weeks illness. Born January 2, 1841 in Missouri, he moved to Leavenworth 1853, Walla Walla 1886, Athena 1887. Survived by wife Mary Fitzsimmons and five children, plus siblings in Kansas. Community services at Methodist Church featured Masons, World War veterans, color bearers, and a full military burial at the cemetery with taps and volleys.
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William Schrimpf
Umatilla County
Athena
Jackson County
Missouri
Leavenworth
Kansas
Walla Walls
Mary Fitzsimmons
Holton
Ernest Schrimpf
Eugene Schrimpf
Virgil Zerba
Kan‘sak
Methodist Episcopal Church
Payne
Athena-Weston Post
American’ Legion
Old Gettysburg Post
N. Deaper
William Schrimpt
Schrimpf
James Haworth
Everett Rothrock
John Stacklie
Allen Bell
Penn Harris
Dick Winship
Loren Su
Clarence Gagnon
Henry Beamer
Everett Zerba
EB. C. Rogers
Ralph Cannon
Carl Sheard
Charles Kirk
James Wood
D. H. Sanders
Mrs Mary Webber Dies Suddenly In Oregon Home
Mrs Mary Webber wife of William Webber died suddenly at her home west of town while tending household duties. The funeral was held this afternoon at the Christian church with Rev Russell officiating. She was 74 years old, born December 26 1847 in Tennessee, and had lived in Idaho and Oregon since shortly after the Civil War. She leaves a husband two sisters and other relatives. a son had predeceased her.
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Mary Webber
William Webber
Christian Church
Russell
Webber
J. W. Keen
Mary Hunterbrook
Tennessee
Idaho
Oregon
Nvingi
F Barton
Hood River
Mussolini To Form Italian Cabinet After Coup
Rome reports that Mussolini and the Pancisti will control the government as King Victor Emmanuel appoints him to form a ministry. Mussolini demands full government control with an army backing, rejects Salandra, and is expected to appeal to the country after parliament convenes November 7. The Fascist coup involved scattered disorder but limited violence.
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Rome
Italy
Benito Mussolini
Mussolini
Victor Emmanuel
Rafuned
Salandra
Facctat
Stely
Soglaliata
Magnolini
Pascieti
Philippines ask freedom for future independence
The Philippine legislature proposes a constitutional convention to draft a constitution for eventual independence and establish relations with the United States. Congress would authorize elected officials to form an independent government, backed by the combined Collectivista and Nacionalista parties.
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Manila
Republic of the Phillw
Collectivista and
Naccionallsta’ Partioa
Congress of the
United States
Philippine Legisature
Philippines
Congress
Near East Lecture and Armenia Relief Appeal
A Sunday evening Near East Relief lecture at a Christian church drew strong audience interest. Handsaker spoke on Armenia conditions after his visit last year, followed by a film of Alice in Hungerland to urge contributions to the relief fund.
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Handsaker
Audienc
Reigard
Armenia
Himelf
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Thes County
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RED Cross
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Tmidt
Hg Valley
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