Wheat price surge tied to war talk in Chicago
Wheat futures jumped as war anxieties grew. December delivery rose to about 2.46 while March moved near 2.44 after opening around 2.40. Reports from Overbeck Cooke Co noted Britain's possible intervention for Poland and a tightening supply backdrop.
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Equestrian Statue Favored For Pendleton Memorial
Four thousand one hundred twenty five dollars raised by 36 local men at $106 each plus Portland and Vancouver subscriptions push the Til Taylor memorial. Pendleton committee aims to hire A Phimister Proctor if available, with offices and widened county appeal to collect funds and coordinate volunteers.
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Mexican captain killed by Cantu men at Ensenada
Aug 5. Jpthin Zepeda of the Mexican patrol boat Tecate was killed after Cantú soldiers boarded the vessel and ordered him ashore in Ensenada. Zepeda fled toward the main street, grew suspicious of a frameup, and was shot while trying to escape.
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British Reinforcements Ordered to Mesopotamia
London Aug. 65. British reinforcements are ordered to Mesopotamia to restore order among tribesmen and irregulars in revolt. A fresh division is to move from India after a disaster near Babsion where 200 were killed or wounded. The garrison at Al Kofah on the Euphrates holds against Arab tribes and Kandita attacks as Arabs set fire to the town. The Arabs left 126 dead in the fighting.
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Portland Markets Hold Steady in August Trade
Portland market report shows prices unchanged with steady demand and no notable swings as of August 5, city observers report a balanced session across commodities and staples. Strong activity centers on versatile staples with buyers maintaining cautious yet stable footing.
Americans Held Prisoner by Bolsheviks in Moscow Report
Washington reports four American refugees from Soviet Russia say about 30 Americans remain prisoner in Moscow. Names include Arthur Prince of Detroit and Frank King of Colorado, with details of capture near Archangel in 1914 and wartime hardship.
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Allied Officers Aid Polish Defense In Warsaw Battle
Warsaw battles intensify as Soviet armies push toward the capital with six mile daily advances. Polish forces retake Brody and contest gains near Radomov while American troops fight with the Kosciuszko squadron against Red forces near Miknow. Poland seeks U S support and dispatches peace terms via Minsk with conditions for free delegate communication and Soviet acceptance in principle.
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Berlin Says French Troops Massed for War on Russians
Berlin reports from Bavarian sources say French troops are massed along the Rhine and may move through Bavaria toward Poland to fight Russia. Censorship hides Rhine district messages but indications point to troop movements. Hungary and Romania reportedly prepare to back Austria if war with Russia expands. A Baltic-style protest in Lastigartien saw 25,000 communists and independents oppose disarmament, with Bolshevik-leaning rhetoric from speakers.
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Union Oil Seeks Time Extension For Local Depot Franchise
The Union of Co filed a request with the city council for more time to complete its franchise to build an oil depot, citing expired terms in November and heat preventing contractors from proceeding. The communication was tabled for further consideration as the council addresses other items including condolence messages, bid openings for sewer work, peddler licenses, and a two week vacation leave for Engineer F Bayete. Fire losses, chemical quantities, and hose use were reported, while a permit was granted to McNalls Fewer for lavatories in the Beltz estate building on Main street at $100.
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Oregon Population Surges to 783 285 in 1920 Census
The 1920 census reports Oregon at 783 285 inhabitants, up 110 529 since 1910. The gain, 16.4 percent, is the largest numeric increase in state history, with Oregon ranking ninth in land area and averaging seven people per square mile. Washington reports similarly, noting Oregon’s growth within the nation’s shifting population landscape.
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Destroyers Watch for Cable Lays Near Miami Harbor
Washington Aug 6 10 United States destroyers patrol the Miami harbor to block a British ship from landing a cable. President Wilson urges action to prevent the Barbadoes line from landing via force if needed. Western Union’s cable landing request stalls as government quizzing continues over the tariff dispute and international implications.
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Klamath Falls Population Rises in Regional Census
The census shows Klamath Falls population at 4,801, an increase of 648. Multnomah County including Portland reaches 276,998, up 49,697 and 21.9 percent, reflecting significant regional growth.
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London Learns Germany Made Russian Deal
Reports from London allege Germany secured a secret pact with Russia to partition Poland and seize its arms and matériel. Dispatched notes warn Bolshevik advances threaten Allied credibility and Britain weighs mobilization and possible expedition to Poland amid near Warsaw positions.
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