Injunction Against Shopmen Seizes Rail Labor Action
The U S government obtained a temporary restraining order against striking railroad shop workers and their affiliates nationwide to prevent interference with railroad operations. Federal Judge Wiikereon issued the order at the request of Attorney General Dougherty, who argued the action protects government supremacy and the open shop. The case stresses that the move targets not unions but necessary state prerogatives to prevent labor from halting essential services.
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Chicka
United States
Chiefs to Discuss General Strike in Washington
The American Federation of Labor plans a September meeting in Washington to address the threatened general strike. Labor leaders fear a nationwide disruption that could challenge government by injunction and test unity across 3 to 4 million workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington,d. C
American Federation of Labor
National
Ionerat
Federation
Relief Granted Germany Repares Moratorium Decision Delayed
The reparations commission decides no further cash payments in 1928 but postpones a moratorium decision until major reforms in Germany's economy. It notes Germany's credit and currency depreciation and calls for budget tightening, reduced foreign obligations, reform, and loan issues.
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Parla
Germany
Marie
Merger Challenge Filed Over Steel Firms
The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against the proposed merger of Midvale Republic and Inland Steel, alleging the plan violates antitrust law by creating an unfair method of competition in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Midvale
Republic and Inland Steel
Winter Wheat Quality Falls Below Ten Year Average
Washington DC reports winter wheat quality this year is 41 points below the ten year average and 487 points lower than a referenced baseline, indicating weaker yields and potential market impact. The brief notes the persistent grain quality decline amid growing concerns for harvest outcomes.
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Washington, D. C
Umatilla W T U to Convene in Athena Next Wednesday
The Umatilla county convention of the W T U will be held in Athena on September 13. A large delegation from across the county is expected. An extensive program includes addresses, enrollments, reports, committee appointments, and an election of officers and delegates to the state convention.
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Umatilla
Athona
Mra
George Gorking
Athena
Childrens Farm Hime
Lisnetig
Helix Union
A. J. McAllister
Pendleton
Markley
Ing
J. A .Harrison
Keith
Toll Gate 18 dam near completion and resort plans
Dam at Toll Gate 18 near completion to impound a lake 50 wide at top and 126 at bottom, forming a 800 foot long barrier for a planned fine mountain resort. Manager Bellows and sons lead the project with backing of prominent Walla Walla men. Spring flood season to fill the lake. hotel moved to higher ground. Spring plans include outdoor dance pavilion and new store. Toll Gate expected to become a famous Pacific coast resort with Weston Algin road completion. Paramount Week at Standard Theatre features The Great Impersonation and Speed Girl this weekend. First Athena High football practice begins October 1 under coach Basler. scrimmage with Pendleton. 40 players in camp. roster mostly same except two out.
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Toll Gate
Bellows
Walla Walla
Weston-Algin Rand
Pacific Coast
Legion Rifle Club Turkey Shoot Planned Near Town
The American Legion Rifle Club will hold a turkey shoot on its range at Koepke place south of town. Geese and turkeys will be shot for and a large turnout of shooters is expected. Further particulars will be given in the Press.
Adama man faces court on attempted assault and battery charge
W A Kansley filed the complaint alleging attempted assault and battery by Garth Stahl of Adama. Stahl was arrested on a warrant issued by Judge Michards and taken into custody by Officer Dickson for appearance in Justice Court today.
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Garth Stahl
Adama
Justice Court
W. A. Kansley
Fireh
Fe Warsnt
Michards
Dickson
Weston Nurse Wanted for Forgery Case in Weston and Pendleton
Mrs. Duncan, a trained nurse once employed by J. M. Banister of Weston, forged checks totaling 168 dollars signed as John Bannister. She also cashed a 24 dollar counterfeit at Alexander store in Pendleton and attempted a 100 dollar forged check at American National Bank. Authorities seek B. L. Duncan, said to be in Walla Walla, with rumors of drug addiction and eighteen months overseas service.
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Sheriff's Office
B. L. Duncan
J. M. Banister
Weston
M. Banister
Mra. Duncan
Slacksmith Slain Shocks Oregon-Washington Rail Crew
Tack Thoma, 55, a blacksmith at the Oregon Washington railroad gravel pit near Walker aiding on the Snake river, was shot Monday afternoon on a hip ranch nearby and died before aid arrived. John Mackey, 28, is held on murder charges after an eyewitnes s quarrel led to the shooting. Mackey claims the shot was accidental while he was astoop when Thomex told Wren the shot had been fired.
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Tack Thoma
Oragon- Washington
Walker
Snake River
John Mackey
Holly Welle
See Ateritt
Bonvon
Springer
Mackey
Astoop
Eric
Thomex
Wren
Pendleton Man Seriously Injured in Lewiston Wreck
James Osborne of Pendleton seriously injured in an automobile wreck near Lewiston on Sunday. The crash involved seven passengers. car driven by Mrs. Joe Coffman of Pendleton skidded off the road and flipped over.
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James Osborne
Pendleton
Lewiston
Joe Coffman
Osborne
Resolutions Favor CP Control by Union Pacific Railway
Commercial bodies of Hastern Oregon back resolutions endorsing Union Pacific control of the Central Pacific. Attorney Will Peterson of Pendleton appears with blacon way in the city on Sunday to press the plan.
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Oregon
Central Pacific
Union Pacific Railway Company
Will Peterson
Pendleton
Blacon Way
Ill Health Forces Milton A Miller to Withdraw Nomination
Milton A Miller withdrew from the democratic race for state treasurer citing ill health that would hinder campaigning. Birk Miller notified Dr J Smith, state chairman, and the state committee must select a replacement. Miller expressed deep appreciation for support and hoped to run again when health permits. Brother of poet Fred Mason, Miller had eight years as internal revenue collector under Wilson. Death of Pendleton Woolen Mills worker Fred Mason followed ammonia exposure. survivor details noted.
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Milton A. Miller
Gate
Birk Miller
J. Smith
Democratic State Committee
Miller
Smith
Miler
Wilson
Fred Mason
Pendleton
Landlord Froome Receives Peach Delivery at St Nico la Hotel
A landlord named Froome at the St Nico la hotel line received a delivery of peaches from Free water trust ranch. The fruit was described as high quality.
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Froome
St Nicola
Free
LaFollette Leads In Wisconsin Senatorial Race
Senator Robert M. LaFollette of Madison held a substantial lead for the Republican senatorial nomination as partial returns from 845 of 2623 precincts showed him ahead by about 60,809 votes. W A Canfield of Waukena trailed with 80,652 to 88,743 in Wisconsin totals, while opponents criticized LaFollette’s wartime record and alliance with Harding.
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Robert M. LaFollette
Madison
Wis
W. A. Canfield
Waukena
Aw Prrocineta
Sowa
Wen
Winconsin
la F
Wisconsin
Harding Mn Wall
Senate
Athena Schools Open Next Monday Morning
Athena schools open Monday morn ing with a full corps of instructors for the coming year. There promises to be an increase in the number of pupils enrolled over last year. With the retention of Superintendent Hadley, the success of the schools was muted, and the board of elrortorn have given him an able corps of na iletants. Athletics will be under the fivvetion of Professor Basler upnto this year which Inwures this depart snant being in capable hands. Three new tauchers have been added to the faculty this year, Miss Rath ryn Morgan will teach English, J. W. Luttrett eighth grade, Blanch Seharmann fifth and sixth grades. ww faculty is comprised an follown: superintendent-O. . Hadhey. 'h School-Loren Basler, Mildred Kathryn Morgan, Eighth grade-J. W. Luttrett. Seventh grade-Altha Chandler, fifth and sixth grades-Blanch Lcharmann, hind and fourth grades-Francis Willem, Primary-Evan Gries, CHANGE IN WEATHER A redies change in the tempera ture of the weather took place early this week, when the hot wave ter minated with a stiff breeze from the west. Clouds obscured the bun but little rain fell in the valley, though heavy showers traversed the nigunt altI.
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Athena
Hadley
Elrortorn
Basler
Rathryn Morgan
J.W. Luttrett
Blanch Seharmann
O. ©. Hadhey
Loren Basler
Mildred Kathryn Morgan
J. W. Luttrett
Altha Chandler
Blanch Lcharmann
Hind
Francis Willem
Evan Gries
McGarty On Hand at Round-Up Stables
Twenty four tracers replicate the Eddie McGarty stein and five bucking horses are at the IRounUp stables in anticipation of the coming Round-Up.
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McCarty
Eddie McGarty Stein
Irounup
Automobile crashes into hotel in Main and Third Street turn
A tourist girl driving a car lost control at the Main and Third Street corner and crashed head on into the St Nichols hotel front. The impact bent two front springs and damaged a plate glass window while the car’s momentum shattered none of the building. The owner paid for repairs and left. the corner is noted as a dangerous highway turn needing safety improvements.
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St. Nichols
Main
Third
Pendleton
Algin
Portland Boosts For Its Own Exposition
Portland mayor and the 125 exposition committee urge statewide development through a November 6 measure. The plan lets Portland tax itself to finance a fair, not requiring outside funds, framing the event as an Oregon exposition benefiting the entire state with tourism, business, and investment.
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Oregon
Portland
Baker
Oregon Iaw
Yevsle
Pleasant trip and bond vote noted in town report
Mr and Mrs Lore Basler enjoyed a pleasant and interesting outing and will reside at Skirt cottage. An 20 000 municipal bonds election produced nineteen votes in favor, with nineteen ballots cast. The American Lawton smoking event was postponed due to unsatisfactory principal reasons.
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Mes
Lore Basler
Athena
Oregon
Banker
University of Washington
Two Indian Officials Killed in Oregon Shootout
Portland, Or Clonn H Price and Grover Todd, prohibition agents, were killed in a pistol and rifle battle near New Grand Ronde about 1 AM Sunday. Warren, an Indian bootlegger, was wounded and later arrested. Todd, a former Oregon National Guard captain, served with Company 1, 1084 Infantry.
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Portland
Clonn
H. Price
Grover
Todd
Toddrat
Ware Hellled
Phillip ‘Ware
Artests
New Grand Ronde
Warren
John Wilmaheritt
Polk County
Dallas
Shortt Orr
Walt
Oregon National Guard
1084 Infantry
Wandsburn
Price
Anthracite Coal Strike Settled in Philadelphia
The five month anthracite coal strike ended in Philadelphia with leaders of operators and United Mine Workers agreeing after a threshout conference. The settlement, approved by President Harding, extends contracts in force to August 31, calls for immediate coal production, and proposes a separate anthracite coal commission to study and report on all phases of the industry.
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Philadelphia
United Mine Workers
Tha
Harding
Congress
Legialaton
Anthracite Coal Commission
Woman Held for Killing in Oakland and Portland Episcopal Session Opens
Oakland police hold Mrs. Winborn in connection with the death of 72 year old retired realtor Pordiend Mochbrunn whose body was found November 21. Acquaintances who met her in Seattle reported sightings to local electric offices where she worked. In Portland, the 47th triennial Protestant Episcopal convention opens with 100 bishops in ceremony led by Bishop Avontor Tuttle.
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Oakland
Cal
Shatin Winborn
Pordiend Mochbrunn
Gealar
Seattle
Winborn
Local Electric Concern
Portland
Wnupleipal
Protestant Episcopal Church
Pechel Avontor Tuttle
Oregon Irrigation Bonds Boost State Projects
A damaged OCR summary shows Oregon irrigation bonds totaling 9,490,000 and state agency projects at 0,490,000 while the bond total reaches 5,620,009 per a report by the state irrigation commission. Widows of Veterans groups press Washington for pension extensions from ten to twelve months and dependents’ pensions from four to five months.
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Oregon Irrigation Bonde
Salem
Ateteerigation Sequestion Commisnion
Panslane Malena
Washington, DC
Elantag
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Geo. Melford
Bebo Daniels
Hoth
Thane
Athen High School
Slacksmith
Nigunt
Bil
Ment
Pribonar
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