Pendleton Considers Five Member City Government Plan
Pendleton explores a charter amendment to replace the ward system with a non salaried five member council plus a mayor chosen from among them. The plan keeps the water department, adds a parks and playgrounds committee, and submits the change to voters via the Pendleton Commercial Association after approval by the city affairs committee and a general election in November.
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Pendleton
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Organization formed to handle Taylor Memorial arrangements
A newly formed organization aims to streamline Taylor Memorial events and improve city governance. The group plans coordinated efforts with local officials to ensure efficient administration and consistent ceremony planning. Leaders emphasize transparency and community input in upcoming decisions.
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Taylor Memorial
Roads Can Repair 150,000 Freight Cars Claim
Washington August 4 The railroads expect to repair 160000 freight cars almost immediately after revenue from the increased rate is assured. Purmaiee of the bureau of railway economy says putting these cars into service will ease the nationwide car shortage and expand transport for coal, food and other necessities.
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Purmaiee
Bureau of Railway Economy
Governor Smith Endorsed for Renomination by Convention
In Saratoga Springs on an unofficial Democratic state convention night Alfred E. Smith was unanimously acclaimed as the candidate for renomination. The roll call showed him as the sole response when asked for opinion on fall primaries though a motion to refrain failed 434 to 1.
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Alfred FE. Smith
Alfred E. Smith
G. F. Sunn
Echenectady
Farmers oppose Japanese land ownership in California vote
A California Farm Bureau Federation survey shows farmers favor strict limits on Japanese immigration and land ownership, including banning renting land to Japanese and stopping picture bride practices. The referendum also shows similar attitudes toward Chinese Hindi and Mexican immigration. The Oregon census is planned for release tomorrow at 4:40 p.m.
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Cal
California Farm Bureau Federation
W. H. Helleman
United States
Mexican government mobilizes 4000 troops vs Lower California governor
Mexico City reports the federal government orders 4000 troops to confront insurgent Governor Gete ban Cantu in Lower California with potential for more on request. Washington says it will safeguard Americans and border property as tensions rise over actions near the Imperial Valley canal.
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Lower California
Callos
Cantu
Washington
California
City Department
de la Huerta
State Department
Imperial Valley
Ferris Leads Gore By 20000 Votes In Senate Race
Oklahoma City August 4 report shows Democrat Ferris leading Senator Gore by more than twenty thousand votes for the United States Senate nomination.
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Ferris
Gore
Oklahoma City
Congreeaman Ferrie
United States
Marion Newsman Praises Domestic Social Peace Over World Peace
An Australian wire report quotes a Marion figure who, while facing complex international issues, states a preference for industrial social peace at home over leading international peace efforts. The remark frames domestic stability as paramount amid global tensions.
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Opwech
Report Shows County Schools Are Improving
A 1920 Pendleton Oregon report to the Washington Commissioner of Education details Umatilla County’s teaching enhancement plan. Superintendent W. Warren Green describes monthly state course bulletins guiding teachers, with materials sent to 87 schools and a county library loan program to boost reading and instruction.
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Picton
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Cmatilla Conunty
Oregon
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Pontage Peid
Taylor Statue as Memorial Moves Forward
County leaders organize the Taylor Memorial Association to fund a lasting monument. Executive committee includes County Judge Marsh and Mayor Vaughan. Citizens may donate, with a voluntary drive and no solicitation, to honor Sheriff Taylor whose 22 years of service in the county are noted.
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J. R. Raley
Sheriff Taylor
Til ‘Taylor
BH. W. Collins
Umentilia
Sherritt
Wureelyes
Pendieten
City urged to buy blocks for new playgrounds in Pendleton
City affairs group backs purchasing vacant blocks in Pendleton to create playgrounds and Pioneer Park. The plan centers on two western end sites near a Catholic church and a St Pracel4 estate, with a 8600 price for an 8 month option. Civic groups and a university expert-backed survey push a voter purchase campaign.
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Pandlleton Commercial Association
Pendleton
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Toven
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Olyad Pioneer Park
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Plarervante
Pendinton
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Wheat Closes Higher In Pit On March Chicago Prices
The wheat market rose half a cent today with March wheat closing at $2.32 in the PIT. Opened at $2.30 and closed at $2.32 after trading from $2.21 to $2.40 earlier. Quotations from Overbeck and Cooke show activity across oats barley and other grains with noted cash prices and London and German exchange snippets.
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Germany
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Poland
Westminister Gazette
State Department Consent Sought for Cable Landing
Washington Aug 4 President Wild reportedly denied orders to halt Western Union from landing a Barbadoes cable on American shores without State Department consent. Construction underway at Barbadoes end. cable to land at Miami Florida linking directly to South America, bypassing the Barbadoes relay in British territory. The delay at Barbados prompted the new landings plan. permission previously filed with the State Department remains unacted upon.
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Navy
Western Union
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State Department
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Florida
South America
Batbaders
Stile Department
RUSS CLAIMS SMACK OF GROSS CUPIDITY
Warsaw reports a Russian wire alleging Polish Soviet talks failed due to misjudgment and Moscow urging Minsk to host negotiations. Poles claim physical inability to attend, while troops reported redeploying towards the battlefront as talks stalled and a peace delegation is sought.
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Minsk
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Pytieh
Warsaw Nears Fall as Bolsheviks Push to Capital
Read with urgency the war news from Europe as Russian forces cross the Bug and threaten Warsaw. Reports from Paris and London say the last natural defense line is collapsing, women fleeing the city, and Polish authorities preparing to move government to Cracow. British and French experts debate peace terms while Warsaw evacuations intensify.
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