Striking Switchmen Return Amid Ongoing Turmoil
British, French, and Belgian positions show strain as France acts to evacuate German-held cities without Allied approval. Belgium, with King Albert's backing, sends detachments to ease French occupation forces while Britain and Italy align against France on the withdrawal issue.
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Kdl Kern
United Prev
London
France
Britain
Italy
United States
Citiea
Bat
Belgium
Brussels
Albert
Uiet
Frankfort Gloomy Under Occupation
Local commentary reflects grim calm and rising discontent as French control settles in Frankfort. Early enthusiasm among radicals fades while independent socialists reassess the French as intruders. Working classes fear goods shortages and editorial fear of French authority grows.
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Prean
Citheons
Panwlmietic
France to be held responsible for wartime damages
Berlin, via its German delegation, said France will be held accountable for damage to German lives and property during the Rhine occupation. The delegation plans to hand a note to the French foreign office outlining Berlin's position.
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United Press
Paris
Lves
Rhine
Io Bight
Berlin
Baum Will Wholesale Sporting Goods Here
Bol Baum, focal sporting goods center, will expand into wholesale and jobbing in fall 1920. He will handle shells, athletic equipment, and possibly fishing tackle. Pendleton will be headquarters for eastern Oregon, serving The Dalles, southeastern Washington, and Idaho. Rawlins line of woods arrives May 1. A 60 by 100 foot room behind the Daum store will house the wholesale department with a dedicated manager. This will be the only wholesale business of its kind outside Portland. Mr Baum retains real estate and other interests.
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Bol Baum
Focal Sporting Goods Center
Pendleton
Oregon Territory
Dalles
Whellington
Rawlins
Daum
Hato! Pound's Ton
Portland
Itavim
Bualheim
French Send More Men to Frankfort Front
Reported by United Proves that French regiments with infantry and many tanks were sent to Frankfort. The Tanneblatt cites movement from Atraceburg with multiple destinations in German territory.
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Frankfort
United
Berlin
Tanneblatt
Rhine
Atraceburg
Peace move sparks House debate and vows of veto
Washington April 6. Champ Clark denounces the peace resolution as a futile, empty gesture that would not bring true peace but lead to new international entanglements. He says President Wilson will veto, urging mediation instead. Other members note potential impeachment talks and a tense vote as Congress braces for action.
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Champ Clark
Washinggton
Wilton
Ferrin
Senate
Wilson
Ohare
Lone robber holds up Santa Fe train at night
A lone robber boarded a Santa Fe train at Meritta, Mob, late night and held up mail car. He fled with part of his haul toward Sheffield, Kansas City, pursued by local officers. motive and amount unknown.
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United Proms
Kansas City
Menrietta
Sheffield
Kuneis City
Pontal
Clerks Demand Wage Adjustments Amid Rail Strike Fallout
Chicago April 7 Clerks demand wage adjustments for five rail labor groups affected by unauthorized strikes. The move follows disruptions by white men and enginemen, with chairman A Worrell of the Chicago North Western clerks organization signaling immediate action to secure pay raises.
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Ty Associated Res
Chicago
Worrell
Chicago North
Woatorn
British Upholds French Act In Territorial Reply
A British reply to the French occupation of German cities faced scrutiny as officials presented a favorable tone toward French action. The report notes cautious support from British authorities amid tense postwar diplomacy, with Meeneh officials outlining the stance during the undertakings.
Coal Miner Leader Sentenced to Jail in Iowa Case
Alexander Howatt, president of the Kansas coal miners union, was sentenced to jail today by Judge Curran at Fittsburg. Three associate union officials received county bail. They will testify before the Kansas Court of Industrial Relations.
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Fittsburg
Alexander Howatt
Kansas Con
Ent Femples Court
Curran
Howat
Umion
Kame Court of Industrial Relations
Vote for Millage Tax 5 Blow at Bolshevism
The State of Oremon urges loyal American citizens to support a two cent tax for elementary schools at the May primaries. Superintendent W. W. Green argues higher salaries are needed to attract and retain teachers, warning school efficiency will be jeopardized if funds are insufficient. The measure aims to benefit the boys and girls of elementary schools.
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Oremon
W. W. Green
Eugene suspect again faces murder trial
The trial of Martin A. Clark, charged with the murder of Charles L. Taylor, a Keneté bridge road supervisor, near the summit of the Cascade mountains about 100 miles east of Higeno, began yesterday in Eugene and is expected to last over a week. The District Attorney announced the state would seek malicious act charges not pursued in the first trial.
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Eugene
Martin A. Clark
Charlew Ll. Taylor
Keneté Bridge
Cascade Mountilns
Higeno
BE. le Ray
Acti Malive
Nine Days Left to Register for May 21 Primary
Pendleton and Umatilla county residents have nine days to register for the May 21 primary and referendum. County Clerk Brown notes no more than five registrations per day in the city and reports decent response from outlying precincts. Unregistered voters at their polling places delay election work, so locals should visit the clerk's office before April 20 to register. The American Legion, Central Labor Council and other bodies are urging members to register and vote.
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Pendleton
Umatilla
Prenint
Brown
American Legion
Central Labor Council
Bediee
Lee denounces unauthorized strike by railway workers
President Lee of the Brotherhood of Railway Tramemen blasts an unauthorized strike as illegal while calling for action against what he says are "rene code organizations" behind the disruption. He asks Congress to refer the matter to the attorney general for investigation and action.
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Washington
Lee
Brotherhood of Railway
Victoria Wile Lad Liner Victoria Sailings
Victoria Wile. Lad, owned by Adjaaia Blenmehip, will be the first passenger steamer to enter the Ber ing Sea after the layup. The Victoria, veteran of the Alaska routes, sails from Seattle in late May for the north and pauses at Unimoak Paar before entering northern waters. Northeimer is not permitted to enter before June 3.
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Ascettatel
Seattle
Adjaaia Blenmehip Company
Victoria
Aigalin
Ben
Unimoak Paar
Northeimer Carrie
Kurence
Bering Sun
Investigation Ordered Into Unauthorized Railroad Strike
Washington April 1 investigation was ordered today by the Senate into the nonauthorised strike of switchmen and other railroad foremen. The move seeks facts and potential accountability for the disruption affecting rail service.
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Ty Associated
Wabhingston
Ue Setate
Steamer Captain Tries Suicide in Panama Incident
Captain Mee Kennde of the American steamer Santa Teelatein attempted suicide in the Ancen hospital after an alleged act. The Santa Teelatein will be towed to New York by a Panama Canal pilot for further investigation and disposition.
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Associated Press
Panama
Mee Kennde
Santa
Stanford Defeats USC In Second Meet Of Season
Stanford University track team defeated the University of Southern California 77 to 45 in their second meet of the season. Sprinter Paddeth IT won both the 10 yard and 226 yard dashes, Captain Wells led Stanford with 11 points and was the overall winner.
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Stanford
Associated Press
Stanford University
U University of Southern California
Wells
Baltic Brigade Mutiny Rocks Berlin As New Revolt Looms
Berlin dispatch reports mutiny by two battalions of the Baltic marine brigade at Daem berite Camp near Berlin. Several officers killed. troops refuse to surrender, led by a soldiers council seeking political power amid rumors of a new revolutionary movement. Reichstag called to meet Monday as fears grow over French occupation and a possible communist outbreak in Tangermund.
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Reischstag
Berlin
United Press
Baltic Marine Brigade
Daeberite
Ila
von Kapp
Jlesdert
Meerely
Relechetag
Haviars
Reichstag
Rhine
Tangermund
Lincoln Hotel Fire Death Toll Holds At Four
Associated Press reports the Lincoln Hotel disaster in Seattle on April 9 left four dead with no further bodies found by nightfall. Debris searches continued after a Wednesday night and Thursday effort, as several guests remained unaccounted for. An inquest is planned for Saturday to probe reports that exits and fire escapes were locked or inaccessible.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Lincoln Hotel
Lovertiguie
Associated Prean
Chicago
Strik
Brotherhood
Ermal Groupe
Chicase Junction
Beltine
Elaven
Dearborn
Caliifornia
Crippled Seattle Cashier Fires Escape Jump Shocks City
In Seattle a crippled restaurant cashier named Palmauiat allegedly leaped or fell from a fourth floor fire escape at the Ceckl Ho tel, near fatally injuring himself. Friends say his despair over disability drove the act.
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Seattle
F. T Palmauiat
Ceckl
Palmauiet
Two Men Steal Mittens From John Siebert Shop
Two men believed to be Mexican steal a mitten from John Siebert’s shop on Well Street Camriot. They fled in morning light as one spoke with Siebert about cloth for a pair of gloves. Police alerted. suspects described as dark complexioned, short, and of low stature. Authorities on lookout for a dark complexioned man and a shorter male.
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John Sebert
Welle Street
aEemon
Siebert
Leford
Pallee
Homecoming Day Set At Washington State College
Homecoming day is announced for November 12 at Pullman as Washington State College hosts Oregon Agricultural College in the football game. Students at the college designate the date for the celebrations.
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Ansoelized Press
Pullman
Wash
Apell
Washington State Colege-Oreagon Agricultural College
Te College
Wag
Umatilla County Names Committee for Higher Education Vote
A large Umatilla county committee named to back a measure aiding the University of Oregon Oregon Agricultural College and the state Normal School was announced. Members include county leaders Pendleton educators and business figures with plans to meet April 1 tentatively in Pendleton to organize campaign activities.
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Umatilla County
Oregon
Pendleton
Umatilla
University of Oregon
State Normal School
Leon Cohen
Louis Muller
Barney Anderson
Hugh Bell
A. P. Whitman
J. ¢. Hawkins
L. Rogers
C. Marsh
James Hill
David B. Hill
Frank Carl Royal M. Sawtelle
W. W. Green
Fred Austin
C. P. Strain
G. W
Phelps
Parent-Teacher Association of
Henry Taylor
Commercial Club
G K. Crans
RB. Lyle
Ralph Btanfield
Fred George
Joe Cunha
Pilot Rock
M. D. Orange
Jean Kirkpatrick
M. B. Gilbert
A. J. Gi
T. Byrd
Herbert Boylen
Carl Jensen
C. W. Paulus
I. M. Schannep
Helix
Roy Penland
Oscar Ferguson
BR. C. Julian
Glen Scott
Amapines
E. Bean
Dan J. Kirk
M. ©. Meachom
I. 0. Saunders
Weston
J. Culley
E. M. Smith
Bob Blomerin
Carl Hrutccher
Clark Wood
Weston Leader
W. L Rayburn
Milton
Shangle
William Hopton
A. R. Shumway
George Fade
Athena Press
Low Hedgen
Homer Watts
Glen Dudley
Melvin Johns
Henry Barrett
A. F R. Coppock
Adams
Lawrence Liuallen
G.M. Morrion
J. O. Huolet
George Woodward
Mary Pickford Nervous Collapse Prompted Studio Alarm
Los Angeles April 9 Mary Wickform Fairtenks known star Mary Pickford is under care in Beverly Hills after a nervous collapse suffered while working at the studio late yesterday. Report says the stress over divorce proceedings from Owen Moore and Nevada authorities may have contributed to the breakdown.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Mary Wickform Fairtenks
Peverly Hills
Pobnelty
Nevada
Owen Moore
Beeun
American Schooner Brisk Abandoned After Fire
An Associated Press report says the American auxiliary schooner Brisk, sailing from Newport News to Rio Janeiro, was abandoned in a blaze near Barbados in April. The crew were rescued.
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Associated Press
Barbadoes
Brisk
Newport News
Rio Janeiro
Ateciava
Weather Report by Major Lee Moor Observer
Major Lee Moor reports home weather observations with maximum 5p and minimum 99, noting rainfall at 43 inches for the period. Harpenter in 2025 appears as a location or reference within the obscure data.
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Lee Moor
Home
Harpenter
Food strike spreads as blockades halt traffic
A nationwide railway yardmen and switchmen strike disrupts Chicago and other cities, delaying food shipments and coal supply. About 25,000 to 50,000 workers idle, with coal mines shutting, mills closing, and investigations by the Department of Justice and potential Lever Act actions under consideration.
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Department of Justice
United Prem
Chicago
New York
Francisco
Steel Plantain
Buffalo
Gary
Timois
Indiana Fielde
American Federation of Labor
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