Kenyon Brands Packers Profits as Treasonable
In Washington Aug 18 Benktor Kenyon declares American people will not tolerate “treasonable profits” by the packing monopoly. He criticizes huge profits and supports price legislation as Congress weighs actions after federal trade commission findings. He warns that monopoly of life essentials equals treasonable profits and urges restraint while public unrest grows.
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Washington
Benktor Kenyon
Shesenate Agricultural Compittee Legion Hearthjye
Kenyon
Hendrick
Federal Trade Commissions
Congress
Department of Justice
Local landing field may rate in class
Pendleton is urged to mend the landing field specifications for government approval and rating. Four landing field classes exist, rated by McNary's specifications. The government backs municipal fields with Post Office and air service cooperation, and Pendleton is likely to be rated Class I after improvements. Carl Anderson reports from Pilot Nock.
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Pendleton
Ihe
C.L. McNary
Hhs
Jetter
Air Service
Post Office Department
Nineh Na Pondiojon
Benator McNary
Women in Plane Escape Death in Fiery Plunge
Aug 14 report from Monica states Edwin Green and Mrs Lew are recovering after a miraculous escape from death when their airplane caught fire. Engines ignited fuel as the craft dropped 1600 feet before pilot Patterson executed a controlled dive to a small lagoon nearby, saving the passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monica
Edwin Green
Lew
Patterson
Brother May Fly to Rescue Davis
Lieutenant Fett Davis, brother of Lieutenant Paul Davis, held by Mexican bandits, plans to fly into Mesedo to attempt a rescue with a machine gun if needed. Dr. Walden Davis, their father, has arranged an airplane waiting at Strathmore, California, and Earl will oversee the flight as he travels to Strathmore.
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Oakland
Fett Davis
Paul Dati
Mesdeo
Walden Davis
Strathmore California
Earl
Strathmore
Burgess Appointment Confirmed for Eastern Oregon Road Job
Governor Olcott will appoint J N Burges of Pendleton as highway commissioner for Eastern Oregon. Burgess is to be seated January 1, 2020, replacing W L Thompeon who will move to Portland. The move, announced Sunday from Balem, surprised friends who supported Burgess without his candidacy and praised his Eastern Oregon ties and knowledge of road needs. The appointment is seen as aligning with good roads policy and safeguarding regional interests. Louw Van Norden returned Sunday from The Dalles.
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W. L. Thompeon
J. N. Burges
Pendleton
Oregon
Balem
Burgess
Thompeeon
Portland
East Oregonian
Olcott
Geld
Kamera Oregon
Tam
Str
Burges
W. 1
Thompson
Orexon
Tom
Trie
Ehell
Exon Moeoeting
Tehall
Umatilla
Mercy
Marrow
Wasco County
J M Cornelison vows Y continues welfare work in France
In a letter from J M Cornelison the Y continues welfare efforts as troops depart France. He notes cafeterias, ice cream plants, and canteens operated by Y workers, with 2000 men billeted in camps. He defends Y against criticism and explains ongoing tasks at Alencon and other depots as the army salvages supplies.
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France
J. M. Corneliasa
A. Elf
Hoe
Vv. M
A. Jn
Ao. F
Annabovlate
Mr. Burden
Parker
Joocotin Garden
Marketing of Surplus Army Food Now On Auction
Officials watch the nationwide sale of about one million dollars worth of army food at over 50 000 post offices. The auction runs through August 20 as officials hope to remove the hoarded supplies. If prices hold, other army surplus items including blankets will be disposed of soon. Attorneys General Palmer weighs dividing the food through parcel post after court action.
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Wabkhington
Department of Justice
Palmer
Saastameinen
Kuoplo
Bet
United States
A. H. Saastameinen
Tinister
Kaugopen
Man Eane
Operatow
Kuepie
Kauk
Man Sections Courts Suit Over $7062 in Notes
Peter Weldert's attorney filed a suit listing twenty one causes of action to recover seven thousand sixty two dollars. Most claims arise from promissory notes signed by the defendant in banks at Walla Walla, Helix and Erie with fees of eight hundred sixty dollars requested. The largest note totals two hundred seventeen dollars and the smallest covers labor and goods delivered.
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Peter Wel
Dert
Walla Walla
Helix
Erie
Pentoseneidt: Funeral of Car Henderson at Frown chapel
The funeral of Car Henderson of Plot Rock was held this afternoon at the Frown chapel with Rev. Hugh Lomax officiating. Pallbearers were chosen from among FO. F. Lodge members, of which Mr Henderson was a member.
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Lnter
Charles
Car) Hendersan
Plot Rock
Frown
Hugh Lomax
Fnr
Mankan City
FO. F
Mr. Henderson
War cost nears two hundred billion, Britain faces debt
In the House of Commons Lloyd George stated Britain's war cost approaches 200 billion pounds and the national debt has risen sharply. He argued expenditure aimed at destruction, urged easing production to service debt, and warned of a dire trade balance and living costs unless production rises. He mentioned coal output, proposed a four‑day week, and noted potential wage and hours shifts as production improves.
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London
George
Howe of Commons
Britain
Hye
Pershing Expected 10 Sail for America About September First
Paris Aug 16 General Pershing is expected to return from Italy on Friday and begin homeward September 1 leaving more than 4000 American soldiers in Europe German prisoners captured by Americans will be held. Congress refits the dead and Pershing will reconnoiter the battlegrounds after inspection of the battle fields.
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Paris
Woman 18 Killed In Wreck Of Auto Heppner
Oro, Aug 14 18 probable that Mia M Gillette wife of Bol Gillette formerly a prominent farmer of Umatilla county was killed yesterday near lone when the machine in which she was riding from the Gillette ranch hit a wagon. Mr Gillette severely injured and not yet conscious. The car was thrown clear of the track. Gillette and wife rushed to hospital but Jette died en route. She was about 18 years old and recently married to Mr Gillette. The Gillette family includes Halph Gillette and Ben Gillette brothers. Mr Gillette left the county earlier for Morow county.
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Heppner
Oro
East
Aire Giliothe
Jette
Wee
Ithette
Wil
Halph Gillette
Me Gillette
Gillette
Ben Gwette
Mr. Gillette
Thin County
Morrow
Creditor Suit Filed by American National Bank
Creditor OConter Macegies and Mex Ho Matt are defendants in a suit filed today by the American National Bank. Amounts edged at £1620.42, with claims on seven canoes and three notes. Notes include one assignment by W. J. Clarke and bills of goods bought from W. J. Clarke. Attorneys Raley, Staley & Brewer and EL Warner represent plaintiffs.
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Oconter Macegies
Mex Ho Matt
Arorican
Natihornal Bank
W. J. Clarks
W. J. J Clarke
Hampered official arrives from Prague to Warsaw
Nerbert Hoower, chairman of the Interealliedeelier or PAhinalion, arrived in Weranw Turadas from Prague, according to adelors re ceived here. He will leave Warsaw for Vienna Sunday night.
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Nerbeet Heeter
Warsaw
PARIM
Nerbert Hoower
Interealliedeelier
Pahinalion
Weranw Turadas
Prague
Adelors
Vienna
Captain of Infantry To Return Home Today
Captain Charlee Winter, after years with Bond Brathere and service since the war began, returns home today from Camp Lewis. He served at Camp Meade, Virginia, and later Spartadbucg, spending weeks at Camp Cecil before release. He will resume his former job with the Workinemen's attire shop.
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Charlee Winter
Bond
Huge Profits Reported By Copper Trust Graham Declares
A Washington report alleges copper trust profits rose dramatically during wartime as Freeyard price fixes boosted earnings. It cites an interfund profit of 159000 and notes government purchases of large copper quantities, with Rawn named as a leading stockholder and director.
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Graham
Washington
Freeyard
Penditares
Gopper
Aurermnent
Allent Company
Rawn
Unclear fragmentary note on local events
Fragmentary text mentions Terestis Cat Bybee and Bybee in impatient fm Sr Anthonys and tonsil removal this morning. References Janee Stetine and a Sunday return from Spokane. Details are unreadable and uncertain.
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Bybee
Anthonys
Hota
Finnish Visitors Survey Agricultural Ops Near Umatilla County
Finnish visitors O. H. Saastamoinen and Antti Kaukonen of Ruopio, Finland, tour Pendleton and nearby areas to study agricultural and industrial methods. Secretary to Finnish minister A. H. Saastaminen assists. they plan lower Columbia logging and lumbering visits as part of Finland’s reconstruction efforts after Russia.
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Umatilla
Finland
O. H. Saastamoinen
Antti Kaukonen
Ruopio
Pendleton Stetorm
D. H. Nelson
Saastamoinen
Joe
United States
Fpingiah Republic
Acte
Dpendieton
Oregon
Selarrey
Yie
Nelon
Lower
Columbia District
Roeder Out as East End Water Overseer
Roeder resigns as East End Water Overseer amid water shortages in the district. A. E. Perry to assume duties across East End and the McCaoy district as readjustments ensure all users receive fair allotments. A legal dispute over water allocations and damages looms, with potential suits against Roeder and a contempt citation for J.D. Me Oy.
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Roeder
East End
75000 Fish Fry Sent to Stock Creeks
75000 fish fry were sent to stock creeks for restocking. The fry were divided into groups and given special care as part of the Fish and Game Commissions restoration effort.
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Fish and Game Commissions
Trainmen Demand Higher Wages and Aids in Work
Cleveland August 18 The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen drafts a wage scale proposal with wage increases averaging fifty percent and automatic stokers grate shakers and door open ore devices. The demand targets the Director General of Railroads Hines for future action amid industry-wide pressure and an estimated rise in operating costs of 74 million dollars.
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Cleveland
Aue
Grate Ahakers
Deor
la Tn
Brotherhood of
Locomitative
Railroads
Hines
Bieten
Ralkohds
United States
Urrana
New York Walks Ten Work Carmen Quit
Ambiguous OCR story reports New York disruptions with Carmen quitting and a strike affecting transport. Streets fill with vehicles and crowds gather downtown amid rain. Police manage traffic as early crowd forms while workers resist.
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New York
Carmen
Jipines Comey WWoumeied in Sahara Rescue Flight
Paris reports a wounded party evacuated from the Sahara battlefront to Oran and Algiers within about 200 kilometers, covering the distance in two hours or less, detailing rapid medical transport and casualty movement.
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Paris
Sahara
Oran
Algiers
Ransom for Aviators Sparks Cross Border Tension
Washington and El Paso report a $15000 ransom demand for two American aviators captured by Mexican bandits near the border on August 10. The United States urges immediate action and talks of possible intervention while seeking safe release and protection of the pilots. Officials note new US Mexico issues and the need to resolve the kidnapping case amid Carranza’s government uncertainties.
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Washington
Rate Department
Colt
Vedoria
Juares
Sethoritates
United States
Mexico
Beth Cane
Mranza
Suppaert
Carransm
Silvelloen
Carranga
Carrang
Coun Unr
Ags
Nomination of Palmer Favorably Reported by Committee
Washington August 15 The one body judiciary committee unanimously reported favorably the nomination of Attorney General Palmer to the office with a receiver appointment.
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Washington
Judiciary Committee
Palmer
Wiiter & Reoeer
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Alendon
Coblens
Brest
Alencon
Taylor
J. M. Corneilson
Uncle Sam
Marie Dressler
Marie Drewler
Amsterday Opera House
Pershing
Ameriga
Romague
Perehing Jevers
Mra
Janee Stetine
Spokane
Wrdoder
Meaixont Waternakter
Diet End
Pondivion
Frigor
A. E. Perry
Jaree
Mre
Darder
Pirtonmett
Pere
Rowder
Tt le
Milton
Freewater Qey Notry
J.D. Me
Sprence
Wekay
Ively Creek
Jipines Comey
U. S
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EL Paso
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