Suzzallo Is Forced Out Of University
Dr. Henry Suzzallo, 11 years president of the University of Washington, is removed after a two year clash between supporters of his program and Gov. Roland H. Hartley. Regents request his resignation. Dean David Thomson becomes acting president as students protest with torchlight march.
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Seattle
Wash
Henry Suzzallo
University of Washington
Suzzallo
Roland H. Hartley
Hartley
Ruth Karl McKee
Vancouver
John T. Heffernan
University
David Thomson
College of Lberal Arts
Regents
Board of Regents
Thomson
Eight States to Vote on Prohibition This Fall
Chicago reports voters in California Colorado Illinois Missouri Montana Nevada New York and Wisconsin will decide on liquor references at the November election. Proposals include repealing Wright act enforcement in California and repealing state liquor controls in Montana while Nevada seeks a memorial to Congress to submit the 18th Amendment again.
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Chicago
Eigct
California
Colorado
Iinois
Missouri
Montana
Nevada
New York
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Congress
United States
WCTU Plans Million-Strong Push Against Prohibition Criticism
At the 62nd annual convention in Los Angeles the Women’s Christian Temperance Union unveiled a plan of one million members to counter anti prohibition publicity in 1927. The group will blast with figures and facts to show prohibition’s success.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Democrats Pick Woman for Congress in Idaho's Second
Boise Idaho Democrats name Mary George Gray Hailey as the party's congressional candidate in Idaho's second district replacing resigning C Ben Ross of Pocatello.
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Congress
Boise
Idaho
Democratic, State Central Committee
Mary George Gray Hailey
C. Ben Ross
Pocatello
Columbus Day Not Legal Holiday in Oregon
Portland Oregon October 15 Columbus day is not a legal holiday in Oregon according to an opinion from the attorney general addressed to Frank C Bramwell state superintendent of banks.
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Portland
Ore
Frank C. Bramwell
State Superintendent of Banks
Oregon
State potato grading rules clarified by Oregon market agent
Oregon growers must grade all potatoes 50 pounds or more under U S grades and stencil sack with grower name and address and grade. No 1 and No 2 are common. state inspection required for ten ton ship loads. penalties include $100 fine or 30 days in jail for noncompliant sales.
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Spence
Portland
Oregon
U. S
U. S. No.2
Court House Portland
John W. Smith
Athena
U. 8
Poison Capsule Case Ends Without Inquest
A poison capsule given to Miss Laure Bertha Russell at Pendleton by her mother, Mrs Florence Russell, was believed to be quinite and given to aid a cold. The capsule caused the girl’s death within an hour. The county coroner announced that no inquest would be held.
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Laure
Bertha Russell
Pendleton
Florence Russell
Geissels Host Dinner Notables Attend In Milton
Mr and Mrs Raymond Geissel of Milton entertained at dinner Sunday. Guests included Mrs Rose Miller Miss Ethel Geissel of Athena Mr Herbert Tanke of Milton and Mr Oliver Dawson of Vancouver Washington Dawson visiting Mrs Dora Geissel in Athena left for home Tuesday.
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Raymond Geissel
Milton
Rose Miller
Ethel Geissel
Athena
Herbert Tanke
Oliver Dawson
Vancouver
Washington
Dawson
Dora Geissel
Adams couple to attend Oregon Washington game in Portland
Mr and Mrs J T Lieuallen Jr of Adams Miss Lois Johnson and Norman McIntyre of Athena travel to Portland to attend the University of Oregon Washington football game and will return Sunday.
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J. T. Lieuallen Jr
Adams
Lois
Johnson
Norman McIntyre
Athena
Portland
University of Oregon-Washington
Automobile thieves strip tools from two cars in town
Thieves operated one night this week taking a kit of tools from Otho Reed er's car and near to taking parts of the vehicle. They also stole tools and one tire from Don Wilks' car.
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Otho Reeder
Don Wilks
Liquor Convictions Rise in Oregon and Washington
Federal cases in Oregon climbed from 172 convictions in fiscal year 1925 to 278 in 1926 with fines totaling $83,895 and six establishments shut by permanent injunctions. Western Washington saw convictions rise from 427 to 794 under the dry law in 1926, sentences totaling 167 years and fines of $219,024, while eastern Washington fell from 137 to 110 with 31 years in prison and $22,829 in fines.
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Washington, D. C
Federal District Court For
Oregon
Department of Justice
Oregon District Court
Western Washinton
Washington
Barnett Ranch House Fire Injures Worker Likely Fatal
Harold Barnett’s upper ranch near Thornhollow caught fire Friday night destroying the two story frame house, a woodsaw, and a tractor. Marvin Russell, a Walla Walla resident staying at the ranch, suffered severe burns and a severed artery after jumping from an upstairs window, and was rushed to a hospital with burns on his head and face, burning to the arm, with blood loss threatening his life.
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East Oregonian
Harold Barnett
Marvin Russell
Thornhollow
Witton
Russell
Walla Seid
Walla Walla
Barnett
Milwaukee couple visits H A Barrett home en route south
Mr. and Mrs. Emery L. Walker of Milwaukee stayed Tuesday with H. A. Barrett. They travel to Tacoma to see Walker’s mother, sister to Mrs. Barrett. Walker runs a large shoe factory and is involved in lumber. he also owns land farmed by Joseph N. Scott west of Athena. They will head home via California cities and points of interest.
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Emery L. Walker
Milwaukee
H. A. Barrett
Tacoma
Mr. Walker
G. A. Barrett
Walker
Joseph N. Scott
Athena
Mr and Mrs Watts Return From Alberta Hunting Trip
Mr H I Watts and wife arrived back Thursday after a 21 day trip to the Peace River district. He bagged a mountain sheep goat moose cariboo and a grizzly bear. The sheep horn size tops the district this season.
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H. I. Watts
Alberta
Attending Institute Pendleton Teachers Gather
The Athena corps of teachers attends a two day teachers institute at Pendleton today and tomorrow.
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Athena Corps of
Teachers Institute
Pendleton
Long Distance Safety Record by Train
The San Francisco Overland Limited marks forty five million miles of service after twenty seven years of daily runs. Executives note the 2256 mile Chicago to San Francisco trip mirrors a moon voyage in many such journeys, with no serious passenger injuries recorded. Beginning November 14 the run will be completed in 63 hours.
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San Francisco Overland Limited
F. S. McGinnis
Southern Pacific Company
San Francisco
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Athena Bridge Club Closes Its Tournament
The Athena Bridge club wrapped its summer tournament with a luncheon at Mrs. R. BR. Melwen’s home. Four tables played after the meal as out of town guests Miss Helen Eubanks Mrs. Armand DeMerritt of Walla Walla and Mrs. Jennie Proebster of Weston attended. Mrs. A.T. Watts won high score and Mrs. M. L. Watts placed second. a fall tournament was scheduled.
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Athena Bridge Club
R. BR. Melwen
Helen Eubanks
Armand DeMerritt
Walla Walla
Jennie Proebster
Weston
Max Hopper
A.T. Watts
M. L. Watts
Washington State College pledges two women to Chi Omega sorority
Roma Charlton and Lois McIntyre, both pledges at Washington State College Pullman, have joined Chi Omega since the term began. About 175 women have been pledged to the college’s 15 women’s sororities so far.
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Washington State College
Pullman
Athena
State College of Washington
Roma Charlton
Lois McIntyre
Chi
Omega
Canadian Harvest Conditions Worsen Across Wheat Belt
Reports from relatives in Canada describe severe harvest setbacks due to rain snow and cold. Standing grain damaged in many districts threatens total crop loss in parts of the Dominion.
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Canadian
Dominion
Athena Struggles in 45 0 Defeat at Pendleton
The light Athena team suffered an expected loss at Pendleton as Pendleton won 45 to 0. Athena had limited practice and only one scrimmage since season start, facing a heavier opponent and a strong Pendleton backfield led by Halverson with five touchdowns. Kremer edged Sullivan in kicking for Pendleton.
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Athena
Pendleton
Kremer
Sullivan
Halverson
Married at Seattle. Cecile Boyd Sturgis weds James F Twohy
Mrs. Cecile Sturgis the daughter of Mr and Mrs F B Boyd of Athena married James F Twohy of Portland in Seattle last Friday morning. They left for a short wedding trip by auto. Mr Twohy belongs to the Twohy Brothers firm of contractors building the railroad from Orifino and tapping the timber belt of the Weyerhausers, operating at Lewiston.
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Cecile Sturgis
F. B. Boyd
Athena
Anid
James F. Twohy
Portland
Seattle
Twohy
Twohy Brothers
Orifino
Weyerhausers
Lewiston
Harden in the Fray for Oregon Freshmen Football
Wilbur Harden emerges as a strong prospect for the University of Oregon freshman football squad. He is heavily involved in every practice session and is delivering a solid showing in drills and formations.
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Wilbur Harden
University of Oregon
First Fall Meeting of the Etude Club Reports
The Etude club held its first fall meeting at Mrs. R. B. McEwen’s home with good attendance. New year books from the program committee were issued. new members include Mrs. Clifton Phillips, Mrs. James Creswell, Miss Sellars, and Miss Mary Jane Cornelson. An operetta plan was discussed, followed by an informal program and guessing contests won by Mrs. Arthur Douglas and Mrs. Lewis Stewart. refreshments were served.
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Etude Club
R. B. McEwen
Clifton Phillips
James Creswell
Sellars
Mary Jane Cornelson
Victor Hirsch
Arthur Douglas
Lewis Stewart
Hirsch
Bryce Baker
Pendleton hosts Christmas Seal Sale Institute invitation
The Christmas Seal Sale Institute will be held in Pendleton at the Library building on Wednesday October 18 beginning at 7 A. M. The Umatilla County Public Health Association with Mrs Saidie Orr Dunbar invites the general public and members of clubs P T A and organizations across the county to attend.
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Pendleton
Umatilla County Public Health Association
Saidie Orr Dunbar
Orefton State Tuberculosia Association
Democratic candidates campaign across county Friday
Democratic contenders Bert Haney for U S Senator J N Scott for joint representative James Johns and C L McFadden for representative BE Prest leye for state senator FR C McCook for County Judge and T C Bomboy for County coroner were seen campaigning in the county last Friday.
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Bert Haney
U. S
J. N. Scott
James Johns
C. L. McFadden
BE. C. Prestleye
FR. C
McCook
T. C. Bomboy
Standard Theatre Presents Top Stars In Week of Films
Tomorrow night Standard Pictures brings That Royle Girl starring Carol Dennett W C Fields and James Kirkwood. Sunday night The Dancer of Paris features Dorothy MacKaill Conway Tearle. Wednesday Norma Shearer appears in His Secretary one of Metro Goldwyns best pictures.
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D. W. Griffith
Carol Dempeter
W. C. Fields
Jamen Kirkwood
Standard Theatre
Dorothy MacKaill
Conway Tearle
Norma Shearer
Metro-Goldwyn
Idaho Visit for Dickey Family Before Ferdinand Trip
Mr and Mrs Charles Dickey recently spent a few days at their home in Idaho. They were accompanied to Athena by Mrs Dickey sister Mrs Hanson. The couple and guest plan to leave this week for Ferdinand Idaho where Mrs Dickey will stay with her sister Mrs Hansen while Mr Dickey goes on a hunting trip.
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Charles Dickey
Idaho
Athena
Buying power of farmer slumps to new low
Washington D C The fall in prices for cotton wheat and fruits dragged the general index of purchasing power of farm products to 2 this August from 93 in August 1925 the lowest in 26 months The department notes cotton wheat and fruits show decline while potatoes remain relatively strong The total acreage of 21 cultivated crops is up about 2 percent and corn yield is forecast near 2 724 000 000 bushels with improved crop condition after frost indicating smaller share of unkeepable corn
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
World Court Debate Persists Over U S Membership
In Washington a renewed discussion centers on America joining the World Court of permanent justice. President Coolidge believes no withdrawal is planned while Rep. Burton reports European nations may accept Senate reservations. Sen. Swanson doubts Geneva disarmament and debt outcomes affect acceptance.
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Washington
D. C
World Court of Permanent Justice
Coolidge
United States
Theodore Button
Ohio
Interparliamentary Union
Geneva
Senate
Claude Swanson
Europe
Cooldine
Burton
Five Day Week Goal Outlined by Labor Federation
Detroit report says the American Federation of Labor backed a five day week for all workers as a main goal of its program. President William Green and national officers urged prompt negotiations and urged employers to accept renewal terms to extend the shorter work week nationwide.
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American Federation Council
Detroit
American Federation of Labor
William Green
Dacobinel
Organic
Rsel
Amelean
Green
British Iraq Agreement In Effect Washing in The new rum SMuUgElinie ner
The text is garbled and unreadable, but notes a secretary and a visit to London with a declaration of effectiveness as of September 29. Key entities are unclear due to OCR errors.
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Ile of Awelat
London
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WCTU
Wetge
Barnett Ranch
CLUS
Amir Bux
India
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Beattle
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