Railroad trackmen demand higher pay in board hearing
Chicago rail maintenance of way workers including about 400000 flagmen and crossing guards threatened a strike last month. They asked for wage increases from 28 to 48 cents an hour and an eight hour day with overtime, before the U S railroad labor board. B F Grable and W L McMonnon led the presentation as the board previously set a 26 to 28 cent scale, which Grable called insufficient for a living wage.
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Chicago
Crafta
Ene Hbld
United States Mitroad Labor Board
B. F. Grable
Ian
W. L. McMonnon
Grable
Gradio
Ita
Senate Approves Bonus Fund By Adjusting Debt Interest
The Senate approved using foreign debt interest to finance a veterans bonus and backed the Smith McNary reclamation amendment. The proposal passed 4 to 26 with party-line splits among members, western senators voting yes and New England senators voting no. The plan directs irrigation and drainage of arid lands in the Swatipland region under Interior Department oversight in cooperation with federal and state agencies.
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Wahington
Dy C
Senate
Far Westorn
New England
Smith McNury Smandmant
Secretary of the Interior
Wreck Plot Confessed Five Charged With Murder In Chicago
Five men accused of murder in Chicago amid admissions tied to wrecking the Michigan Central Express near Gary Indiana on August 20. Names listed include Papourvitch Usulix Petrowaht Alessio and Probeteh with others held in the probe. Police say the plot involved crashing the Twentieth Century Limited near BiKhart and reenactments showed splice work on rails.
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Chicago
Bord
Gary
Ind
Twentieth Century Limited
Bikhart
Charlies
Joseph Papourvitch
Charles Usulix
John Petrawaht
Albino Alessio
James Probeteh
Ahapien
Tells
Petrowak
Papourvitch
Ceelia
Tourists Roads Favor Mixed At Oregon Highway Conference
At a Portland conference on the Pendleton John Day Highway the fate of tourist roads versus regional routes was debated. District Forester Cecil urged federal money for the project, while Commissioners Yeon and Barratt opposed further funding beyond $115,000. Judge Shannop noted local bond money and federal funds, with a projected cost over $100,000 to upgrade Camas Creek from Dale to Ukiah. Barratt questioned southern route benefits, and the meeting discussed conditions along Rend to Klamath and deer conditions in the region.
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Morwy
Yeon
Barratt
Portland
Pannteston
John Day
Booth
Tate
Mam
Dore
Umatilla
Cecil
Shannop
Umatilla County
Camas Creek
Dale
Ukiah
Anite
Harratt
Judie Shannop
Rend
Klamath
Veterans Robbed At Walla Walla Hospital
Police in Walla Walla report a systematic ransacking of the United States veteran's hospital. Over the past days patients have lost 60 in cash, three pairs of trousers, one coat, and other small items as hospital property and patient belongings were thoroughly searched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla
United States Veteran's Hospital
Pinkertons Return From Yellowstone Trip
Mr and Mrs J W Pinkerton and Mr and Mrs Floyd Pinkerton returned Monday from a automobile jaunt to Yellowstone National Park. They traveled via East Lake City and came back through Spokane and reported an enjoyable time.
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Yellowstone
J. W. Pinkerton
Floyd Pinkerton
Yellowstone National Park
East Lake City
Spokane
Umatilla River Party Members Missed Property Search
Dr C H Smith E Rogers C C Stephene and Bob Proudfit formed a party that spent Saturday night on the Umatilla River. Sunday morning the three hiked toward the mountains while Bob remained to fish and replenish supplies.
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Umatilla ‘River
C. H. Smith
E. ©. Rogers
C. C. Stephene
Bob Proudfit
Umatill
Bob
Dr Griswold Dead Helix Pioneer Physician Dies at 73
Dr John Griswold of Helix a pioneer physician with over forty years of practice in Uma'da county died Thursday night after a lingering illness. He was 73 and survived by his widow four sons and one daughter. Funeral services were held at Helix yesterday under the auspices of the I C C F of which he was a member.
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Griswold
John Griswold
Helix
Pioner
Uma ‘da County
Weather Stays Hot as Rain Needed for Crops this Week
The week sees temperatures from 80 to 90 degrees with persistent heat. Rain is needed for range and crops as preparations begin for the round up. McCarty relay strings arrived for the big show at Hound-Lysta files. Charley Irwin noted.
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McCarty
Relay Harson
Hound-Lysta
Char'ey Irwin
Legion Prepares Another Smoker at Athena Hall
Athena Weston Post plans a smoker in Yegion Hall Athena on Saturday night September 6 with Arnold Koapke in charge. Three preliminaries of four rounds each feature local and visiting fighters including Dale Apdor yn vs Swede Norine and Dutch McPherton vs Rod Gage of Walla Walla. The post smokers draw strong public support, promising continued fall events. In memoriam Dr J M Pruitt pioneer physician of Umatilla County who died in Oakland California aged 73, survived by widow three sons and a sister.
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Athena- Weston
Americms le
Yegion
Athena
Enn
Amokene Griven
Arnold Koapke
Dale Apdor
Norine
Duteh
McPhertin
Rod Gage
Walla
Sthr
Tarwater
Basin Project Endorsement Sparks Spokane Action
Frank M. Goodwin, acting secretary of the Interior, told about 100 Spokane businessmen at a luncheon that the Columbia Basin project will be financed and carried through from headwaters in Montana to irrigate 1,750,000 acres. He urged concerted action to push the plan over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Basin
Montana
Frank M. Goodwin
Spokane
McNary Amendment Shifts Ride On Bonus Bill Debate
Senator McNary faces a pivotal vote as the McNary Smith reclamation measure is amended to include swamp lands. Democratic support grows while Republicans fear a presidential veto and the cost of a national irrigation fund. Opposition centers on increased government obligations and migration of veterans to western and southern states.
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McNary-Smith
McNary
Demdorite
Renpublicans
Sandtor Adhurat
Arizona
Arisonaa
Balieve
Senate
East
Middle West
Id Bearn
Weat
Copper carbonate used for wheat smut control in Morton county
Morton county wheat growers rapidly adopt copper carbonate to combat smut. A derailment near Walla ton temporarily delays traffic as the county farm bureau orders box car derailment for supply. Dwight Misner of O W 1 N reports 1400 acres treated, while Train No 1 was halted during clearance.
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Morton County
County Farm Bureau
Walla
Dwight Misner
Murder Mystery Stuns Pendleton Inquest
A body found on the Columbia highway west of Pendleton remains unidentified after a twice postponed inquest. Doctors report possible strangling and brain concussion with unknown cause of death. stomach analysis pending. Witnesses describe surrounding circumstances and potential clues, including a nickname Baldy. Investigators distribute photos and compare roving male descriptions nationwide.
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Columbia Harhway
Pendleton
Frank Boyden
Brennan
Portland
Baldy
Chow
Idaho Cow Sets Production Record at University Test
A cow bred and owned by the University of Idaho named Girl Ilot Stein achieved a high production test. She produced 2393.9 pounds of milk and 71.87 pounds of butterfat in a 20 day period. In one day she yielded 85.8 pounds of milk. Seven day totals reached 5,473 pounds of milk and 19,120 pounds of butterfat.
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Idaho
Madison
Ilotstein
University’ of Idaho
New Copper Carbonate Cure for Smut in Spokane Wheat
Spokane County farmers rush to use copper carbonate wheat smut cure after a flat shipment. County Agent Vinfil Patton states about 20,000 acres will receive the treatment which does not injure germination.
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Spokane
Waalington
Vin~ Fil Patton
Self Supporting Prison Planned for Walla Walla
Ward en John W Pace argues the penitentiary can be self sustaining with legislative aid. He cites 62000 of 150400 state costs covered by inmate labor and factory output, noting 450 idle inmates and plans to expand with a cotton mill and binder twine factory to employ all inmates. Betty Compson film lineup also announced at Standard.
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John W. Pace
Walla Walla Penitentiary
Brinson
Paca
State fair livestock entries pour in before September 20
Despite registration not closing until September 20, entries flood the Secretary A. H. Lea’s office. Officials forecast large stock barns will be filled with ample overflow pavilions likely needed to house the turnout.
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Livestock Department
A. H. Lea
Severe burns hit Pietro Benge after gasoline warehouse blast
Pietro Benge, 45, was severely burned in a local hospital following an explosion of a can of gasoline. He slipped and fell igniting matches in his hip, sparking a fire that he put out by leaping into a grain bin. Hunter party returns from Umatilla hunt with buck and deer losses noted. Other names tied to a hunting trip include Glenn Dudley and the Beckner boys. In unrelated notes, a woodlot trip yielded dry, hot conditions and few deer in Sheep Crook country. A separate report cites a railroad strike and car shortages constraining grain markets, with officials predicting price effects.
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Pietro Benge
Benya
Garjrinon Crow
Huntera
Glenn
Dean Dudley
Beckner Boyw
Umatilla
Buck
Sam Pambrun
Marion Hannell
Fay LaGrow
Alex McIntyre
Sheap Crook Country
Keansmen Freed In Los Angeles Trial Incident
Meinborn of Ku Khuz Kian was cleared by a Los Angeles jury after a trial on participation in an alleged slot at Inglanidy. An officer was killed and another wounded during the incident. Robert Horning and family of Exho were recent gun victims of Charles L. May and family on a camping trip near Spout Springs. Hornung bagged a four point buck weighing about 200 pounds while hunting with Mr May.
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Keansmen
Meinborn
Los Angeles
Inglanidy
Whan
Robert Horningar
Exho
Charles L. May
Blues
Mr. May
Spout Spriiings
Mr. Hornung
British Pay Only Their Own Debt
Secretary Mellon declared that the funding of Britain's four point one nine six billion dollar war debt to the United States covers only Britain's own purchases and relations to reparations. He rejected claims that the U S guaranteed loans for other allies or that the Britain debt implied guarantees for purchases by others.
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Washington, D. C
Great Britain
United States
Mellon
Aritah
United Statra
United Statos
Amounta
Cox Urges U S Action to Save Europe in Crisis
London reports Cox argues the United States must act to preserve central Europe from dissolution. He was guest at George’s residence and urged designating Herbert Hoover to represent the U S on the reparations commission, citing Hoover’s standing with Europe and a message from Chancellor Wirth.
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Cox
U.S
Europe
London
America
Jamun M. Cue
Elvan Ty Llgud
George
Rownna Mirwrt
Herbert Hnover
United States
Biurpe
Chaps Cellor Wirth
Germany
United Staten Piven
Berlin
Urope
Wall
Million Dollar Prize Proposal Sparks Tax Measure Debate
A proposed one million dollar prize fuels a heated discussion over an income tax initiative. Portland figures including Multnomah County Clerk Joseph W. Bloyeridge face scrutiny as 13 000 signatures on the petition are reviewed. Portland lawyers McCamant and Thampan are cited as they argue the proposal could be a political trick aimed at the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Joseph W. Bloyeridge
Multhomah
Atare
Bam A. Gower
Waltner Moamant
McCamant & Thampan
Marlow
Chewltenue
Hilam
Elvetiona
Forty Right Miners Trapped Near Jackson Country
Forty miners are trapped near Jackson Country after a collapse at a mine described as Jeokeom Cal-Down. Emergency crews work at the site as rescuers coordinate with mining officials amid rugged terrain and late afternoon conditions.
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Jeokeom
Ming
Jackson Country
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