Outlaw Strike Slowing. Food Shortage Noted in Cities
The outlaw railroad strike shows signs of slowing after rapid spread across the nation. Industries report halted coal and raw material flows, with food shortages serious in several areas. About 80,000 idle in Detroit and 106,000 idle in Chicago reflect the nationwide impact as coal cars and trains are disrupted. Authorities urge caution as embargoes affect freight and labor leaders face government inquiries.
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United Press
Chicago
Cition Malta
Detroit
Gary
Ind
Higestes
President appoints railroad labor board to meet now
President Wilton appoints a railroad labor board to meet in Washington immediately and hear grievances of workers on strike. The nine members include public representatives George W. Hangar Henry Hunt and Harton plus railroad and employer appointees. Prompt Senate action on nominations expected.
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Washington
Wilton
George W. Hangar
Henry Hunt
Cincinnati
BR. M. Harton
Tornenne
Horace Haker
J. H. Elliott
William N. Lark
Aimprt Phillips
A. O. Wharton
James J. Forrester
Inspectors plan sheep disease control in Umatilla County
Lt W H Henpeberser and Dr G P Overhulse of the U S Bureau of Animal Industry arrived in Umatilla County to inspect and certify sheep crossing forest reserves. They will survey Wheeler County next, with Dr Overhulse basing in Fossil for months and Dr Menneberger returning to Walla Walla in ten days. Local stockmen cooperate as inspectors assist Oregon Washington Idaho in eradicating sheep scabies.
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Umatilla County
W. Tt. Henpeberser
G. PF. Overhulse
Walla
U. & Bureau of Animal Industry
Umatilla
Wheeler County
Wheelers
Phearby
Overhulse
Fossil
Menneberger
Walla Walla
V. & Bureau of Animal Industry
Livestock Sanitary
Ore-gon
Washington
Idaho
Wilson again calls cabinet in session
President Wilson called a cabinet meeting for tomorrow to discuss the general situation and rail strike fallout. White House officials would not confirm the strike as the motive, but it is understood to be the principal topic. This is his first cabinet gathering since returning from the western trip when he was taken ill.
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Prva
Washington
Wilton
White House
Burton Named on Tariff Commission Nominee pick announced
Washington April 13. President Wilson nominated Martin Gien of Wisconsin for the Shipping Board vacancy and named Burton of Ohio to the U S Tariff Commission. Both nominees are Republicans and were cited in the announcement.
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United Press
Washington
Wilson Today
Mx-Senao
Burton
Ohio
Nate States Tariff Commission
Martin Gien
Wisconsin
Shipping Board
Reverend George L. Clark Named Local Presbyterian Pastor
Rev. George L. Clark, student pastor of O A C, was called last night to serve as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Pendleton at the annual congregation meeting. He arrives after two years of experience and previously preached at La Grande. Elders Charles Nonney, Naymond Hateh and A. K. Moulloy were reelected. The board of trustees and current officers were retained for another year, and the church adopted a 1920 budget of 47,000.
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A. C
First Presbyterian Church
Pendictton
Clark
la Grande
Charles Nonney
Naymond Hateh
A. KR. Moulloy
J. L. Bowers
J. W. Hitner
Bh. Thompson
F B. Borden
Richard Maybe
David Tt. Hill
Alan
H. EK. Mclean
Pimer Baer
George Poehler
Mira
Willian Blakley
Charles Monney
J. W. Maloney
Illinois votes on Wood and Lowden in primary
Illinois voters cast ballots today in the presidential preference primary with Governor Frank Lowden and General Wood the only candidates entered for Republican endorsement. The Illinois Democratic delegation will go to the convention uninstructed.
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Tlmotwo Wotorn
Hattoty
Frank ©. Lowden
Geoeral Wood
Iilinois
Census puts St Louis population at seven hundred seventy four thousand
Washington April 17 The census bureau today announced the population of St Louis surpassing 774000, an increase of 85871 reflecting growth since the last tally The report notes steady urban expansion and marks a new milestone for the Mississippi River city in the current census cycle
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Washington
Census Bureau Today
Starkweather to oppose Chamberlain for Senate nomination
Harvey Starkweather longtime Democratic state central committee chairman announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for United States senator and will oppose George E Chamberlain. Alexander Thompson also announced a run for Democratic congressional nomination from the third district. Petitions to file in Salem today.
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Portland
Harvey GO. Starkweather
Democratic State Central Committee
George E. Chamberlain
Mire
Alexander Thompson
Camp Seekers Turn to Round-Up Park
Efforts to purchase land between two east town levies for a tourist camp site failed after Mrs EW McConne refused to sell part of the tract unless the entire parcel was included. A city grove is also on offer but rejected portionally. A new committee meeting was set for tonight with Round-Up association directors invited to pursue use of Round-Up park for tourists.
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McComua
Fivers Grove
Hadkeen
Earty Ecouneil
Commercial Nevolution
Automobile Doalers
Tri-State Auto Club
Wool Growers Seek New Members in Pendleton Visit
Dobbin of Wallowa county and Hieppimcan, president of the State Wool Growers Association, with Mack Hoke and an agricultural agent, are in Pendleton to enlist members and confer with sheepmen. They report high or statewide member interest, aim to recruit across Oregon, and discuss wool marketing and sheep conditions with local growers.
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Dobbin
Wallowa
Hieppimcan
State
Oroton
Clinty
Guatemalan Troops March to Aid Cabrera Faction
Five thousand Guatemalan Government troops moved from Solo and Saw Alines toward the north to reinforce President Cabrera’s forces besieging the rebel stronghold of Guatemala City. Cabrera is said to command about 5,100 men from the Mataveres, Seg Dee, and Lapin foothills as the campaign intensifies. Pendleton Post appoints a boxing commission chief. the American Legion post remains involved in future boxing events.
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Solo
Pendleton Post
Pedleton Boxing Conmission
Sting
Ri Sheehan
J. C. McKelway
Ted Mreie
Teslay
iPro
Wlteron
Irish Strike Hits Treland Prisons Hunger Strikers
A one day nationwide strike cripples southwest Treland commerce to protest British handling of hunger striking Sinn Fein prisoners. Trains stopped, stores closed, road and rail transport halted as railway workers walk out and unions unify in support. Police and officials urged swift action to avert deaths amid the high tensions and prisoner hunger strike.
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Dvalin
Treland
Sinnn Fein
United Preas
Duflin
Channel blamed for flood damage by city officials
Residents in the western town end claim damage from December flooding in Tutulla Creek. City officials reviewed the district and suggested the city and county are responsible for the fllood waters backing up. Mayor Vaughan and City Attorney Poe noted the bridge restrains flow but cannot prevent floods, citing the area drained by Little Stream.
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Weet
Tutullla Creek
Vaughan
Jomen A. Poe
Tutullla
Vanehon
Tutuil- In Creek
Lalim- Posxille
Death near for former empress in brief notice
In Remlin April 13 an unreliable report from Deutsche TV area Zoning hints the condition of Forter Empresa Auguste Victoria has grown critical and a death announcement may come at any moment. Separate weather data shows April rainfall far exceeding normal with 2.29 inches recorded to date and a 97 inch total for the year, breaking several records for continuous rainfall.
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Remlin
Deutsche TV
Forter Empresa Auguste Victoria
Lee Moarheine
Will Continue Campaign Despite Rotary to Army
Chicago April 14 General Wood says his campaign for the presidential nomination will not be affected by a rotary movement toward army service. He asserts his plan and message remain intact and continues to press his candidacy.
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Chicago
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Wood
Rotary
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Enti
Talon
100 On Strike and Publicized Financial Fallout in Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania railroad announced a plan affecting 32,000 workers with a 5,000 dollar impact per unit. Details indicate broad strike action and government attention as Philadelphia faces industrial disruption in early April.
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Phitladmrelphla
Pencevivania Railroad
Poindexter Files Eight Candidate Nomination for GOP
United States Senator Miles Poindexter filed for the Republican presidential nomination on April 2 in Pewee RALEM. The move signals Poindexter’s bid for the party’s nomination amid a crowded field with several rivals.
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UY Asr Pewee
Ralem
United States
Miles Poindexter
Col Horace Gresley Newport of Hermiston Found Dead
Col Horace Gresley Newport pioneer of Hermiston and founder of the townsite was found dead in his bed at his home after an indigestion attack. He was nearly 70, survived by wife Aten Rowe Newport, four sons and a daughter. Newport built the Northern Pacific line sections, rebuilt the Pendleton Echo railroad, owned alfalfa ranch property, and led the Newport Construction Co. Funeral services will be held in Hermiston with Methodist rites.
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Hermiston
Newport
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Colonel Newport
Umatilla County
Raf Road
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Pendleton- Echo
Newport Construction Com Paney
Wood Cancels Tour Amid Strike Swellings
Major General Leonard Wood postponed a campaign swing for the Republican presidential nomination. He will depart for Chicago to resume duties as commander of the Central Department, citing the railroad strike as the reason for the abrupt change to his schedule.
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Boston
Leonard Wood Stoilay
Chicago
Central Department
Gondi- Lions
Returning in New York Fire Breaks Strike After Restored Work
In New York on April 14 officials announced a break in the strike of workers in the New York district. Switchmen and yardmen in the Maven yards returned to work, enabling improved service soon. The move comes after ten days of disruption and aims to restore competition and prevent further costs.
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Maven
Striking New Jersey Workers Refer to Federal Base
Jersey City April 13 Striking New Jersey rational workers will refer these aliovinces to the new federal base. The lender will request the se strikers return to work.
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Jersey City
New Jersey
Pores Win Victory Over Bolsheviks Reported
In Warsaw April 1 the Associated Iran reports a Polish victory over the Bolsheviks in the southeast front. After heavy fighting the Bolsheviks were driven back. Polish forces captured machine parts and public safety items amid the advances.
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Iran
Warsaw
Mary Pickford Divorce Case Targeted for Cancellation
A suit to set aside the divorce decree granted to Mary Pickford in Douglas County Court will be filed Tuesday or Thursday, announced from the attorney general’s office. The filing aims to overturn the judgment despite efforts by Mary’s attorney to assemble and withhold facts beforehand. The attorney is determined to see the case through to finish.
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Tcree
Mary Pickford
Douglas County Court
Severe Relay
Mary
Hemi
Prenera
Japanese Hit Costly Snag in Seizing Arms
A war office communique reports stubborn Japanese resistance in Muslim territory as troops move to seize weapons. Over 400 were killed and 1506 arrested in the engagement, with claims of heavy casualties on the opposing side.
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War Office
Casuattion Cay
Istatement
Sub Committee Seeks Three Million for Veterans Bonus
Washington April 13 United Press reports the sub committee on war bonuses approved a plan to grant a one dollar per month service bonus to about 3,000,000 of four to five million veterans from army navy and marine corps. The plan calls for a four installment payment financed by a broad sales tax with exemptions for small farmers and those under income limits. Tax would be a half of one percent on total sales quarterly.
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Washington
Army, Navy
Marine
Severn Cluaven
Seewice
Ubim
Anc
Treasury Department
Stampa
Salem
Retire from Ruhr German troops begin Rut district withdrawal
German delegation confirms evacuation of the Rut district by Reichswehr troops has begun with troops leaving the peaceful area. Withdrawal will continue as the Humber is reduced under the protocol agreement allowing police duty in the Veotar basin.
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Reichswehr
Humber
Veotar
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