Standard Oil Found Ten Be Oil Octopus
New York April 24 Standard Oil was declared to dominate the gasoline industry. The Federal Trade Commission found price manipulation and limited competition across refining, pipelines, and marketing. The report cites 75 percent refinery share, 55 percent sales, and over 70 percent control of wholesale gasoline.
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Federal Trade Commission
Senate
New York
A. Hedford
Randerd Oil Company
New Jerry
Federal Trade Comm
Washington
Weratr
AU Refining
Mipeline Transportation
Commireien de Clarea
Comraiveton
Standard Oil
Amd
Camprisselenmaire
Amont
Plpelines
Garoline
French Commission Arrives in America
Washington April 2 The French commission arrived safely, the state department states the place of arrival is withheld. The commission base not arrived in Washington. The summaries see kept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Washington
Veen
Aifely
Eeris
Tm Washinington
Sunemols
Ken Soret
Indians to Aid Food Campaign
A fragmented report describes tribal Indians pledging to aid a national food campaign. It notes their readiness to work the land, allotment of gardens, and cooperation with a government proclamation and a letter from a Continental official, highlighting the tribes’ resolve to contribute to wartime sustenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ietean
Haig Gains Ground In New Offensive At St Quentin Canal
British dispatches report resumed offensive with ground gained on a wide front. St Quentin canal seizure and village captures cited as forces press toward Lens. German defense shifts noted as trench lines questioned and railway targets hit in ongoing combat across the northern front.
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Haig
ST. Quentin Canal
Lens
London
Sir Douglas
Monchyle
Preuss
Moenx
Seth
St Quentin Ranal
Villance
Villers
Clark Opposes Conscription in Speech
Washington April 24 A delegate from the National Security tongue reported Spenhoer lark Gittenly opposes conscription. He supports voluntary service and warned the bill would bring disgrace of conscription upon the nation. He urged letting the flower of the country volunteer rather than draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Security Tongwe
Delem
Personnel of Russ Commission Named
Washington April 24. The President has named personnel of the American commission in Russia. The move follows recent events and involves key figures in the allied efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russ Commission
Argentina and England Reach Wheat Reciprocity Pact
Buenos Aires April 24 Argentina and England announce a diplomatic quarrel settlement over the wheat embargo. Argentina agrees to ship England 180000 tons of wheat and 20 tons of flour, while England will forward a similar amount of wheat from Canada to Argentina, totaling 300000000 tons noted in the report.
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England
Canada
Beever
Argencine
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Argenting
Men of Training Sought for Corps Examinations
A circular from Fort Lind outlines eligibility for first officers training. Men with previous military experience or lacking staff experience should not apply now. Those with only a high school education urged to wait for future opportunities. Applicants must travel to Portland for examinations as directed by Captain Sherman Mites.
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Mindy
Harold J. Warner
Curtain Miles
Fortlind
Penkes
Portland
Sherman
Tely
Actice
Sen Francia
Bell
Whale
New York
Western Dept
Construction of Golf Club House Starts At Once
Construction of a golf club house begins immediately under a committee led by Meeere McSary Harti and tietinee The project envisions a two story structure with living quarters and facilities for players and staff The site lies on the north and west bounds of the course and a lawn mower is referenced in planning notes
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Dietenlott
Meeere McSary
Draft Is Vital for War Council of Defense Formed
Announcement by Circuit Judge G W Phelpsn and County Judge CC H March details a 31 member Umatilla County Council Of Defense to cooperate with state and national councils during the war. Members include G M Rice W N Thormorwon Senator Frederick Seiner and J H Sturgis among others from Hermiston Stanfield Pilot Rock Milton and more. The council will select representatives from across the county, hold a meeting later in the week, and begin plans for a military census of the county.
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Umatilla County
Council of Defense
National Council
G. W. Phelpn
CC .H. March
Dan P. Smythe
K. W. D. McNary
Pendleton
G. M. Rice
Pirat National Pank
W. N. Thormorwon
American National
Hank
Frederick Seiner
James H. Sturgis
J KE Snyder
Mere ET Wade
Joseph P Murphy
McComas
Roy T. Hishop
Thomas Campbell
Hermiston
Umatilla
Lford Riches
Stanfield Standard
W. H. Crary
Keho News
Grace Gilliam
Pilot Rock
Treveurer
G. M Morrison
Adama
J. Watts
Athens
A. Muirnes
Weeton
HM. M. Cockburn
Milton
Cm Sar-terson
Preewaster Times
J. Griewold
Helix
Kenneth G. Warner
Themnuiber
Variote Comunition
National drive to collect baseball supplies for sailors and soldiers
Johnston Penn report that the national baseball association with links to major centers plans a broad campaign to gather baseball supplies for U S sailors and soldiers. Army and navy officials advised the effort and collective centers are to be set up across the country to aid military personnel.
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Johnston
Penn
National Baseball Aaieecas
Navy
Coted Maton
Wheat prices steady amid Portland market activity
Wheat trading in Portland showed cash sales at 2.49 and 2.40s per bushel, with May futures bid around 2.40. Merchants Exchange club bid 2.25, while Chicago quotes opened at 2.22 and traded to 2.46, reflecting a volatile market.
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Portland
Ore
Merchant
Chicago
Favorable Report on Export Bill Urges House Action
Washington April 24 Secretary of Commerce Redfield asked the House Interstate Commerce Committee to report favorably the export bill an administration war measure empowering the president to regulate exports so as to keep the nation supplied and maintain mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
House Interstate Commerce Committee
New Presbyterian Church to Rise at Alta and Willow
The Cunningham property at Ute Tortin near the corner of Alta and Willow streets will host the new First Presbyterian Church of Lesseis. The church seeks additional land west of the Cunningham lot for a larger manse and parking.
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NEW Presbyterian Church
Alta and
Willow Sts
Cunningham
Ute Tortin
Alta
Willow Street
Giant Waterland and $51,000,000 in ships seized
In New York Harbor a broad seizure action recovered ships and property valued at 표시. Officials reported a large-scale operation affecting multiple vessels and associated assets under federal seizure authorities. The event highlights enforcement efforts related to maritime assets and port activity.
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Giant Waterland
N.Y
ALL MUST ENTER THE FIGHT (GEORGE MARTIN, WASHINGTON
George Martin speaks from Washington on conscription and national mobilization. He argues the volunteer system hampered wartime progress, urging Americans to mobilize intelligently and coordinate forces with Britain and allies. He cites Kitcheners plan and French lessons as essential guidance for future action and conference preparations with U.S. officials.
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George Martin
Washington
America
Hy Halicon
Ted Red Brite
Dethis Momee
Syetem
Eptem
England
Mundees
Bethieves
Aridi
Kitchener
Minimum price for farm produce urged amid food crisis
A plea in Washington to set a minimum price for farm produce seeks to ease food shortages and curb price volatility. The proposal notes higher costs for farmers and argues stable prices would boost production while aiding national nutrition and economic recovery efforts.
Unknown fragment hints at meteorological and place names
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a weather or celestial story with place names such as Leewieremd Cited Shesetten and Greeapen. Details are unreadable, but the item seems to reference a meteorological event or observation and a location in a region with unusual spellings.
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Ronen
Samara
Leone
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Satie
Tiepee
Simms
Cedel
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Enortet Dheuriekt
Corman & Rietdiow
Morant
Crimans
Ebari
Asfeuigh
Meme Pointe
Clark
Charles
Argentia
DR. M'Nary
British Commission
U. S
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Tyre
Diddley
Ted
Pee
Ahern
Heer Ag
Vaterland
Dudley
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