Legion Wars On Finnish Paper In Astoria
In Astoria on August 21 the American Legion chapter ordered a boycott of the Finnish publication Tower over an article perceived as unpatriotic. A legion committee urged local residents to drop Tower ads, with editor Relvo refusing to retract. Legion officials say they will push the campaign against the Finnish paper vigorously.
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Astonia
Clatsop Com
Thin City
Astoria
Legion
Foyel Avtorians
Fingioh
Ose
Ite Colinne
Towers
Chamber of Commerce Organization
Wee N. Delve
Tower
Relvo
American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Relivo
H A
Legion Hay
Aptoria Firme
Len Moorhoume Emerges in Perkins Round-Up History
Len Moorhoume, famed for Indian blanket manufacture and his wire works for the Round-Up, gains recognition as a notable figure from Pendleton. He registered at the Perkins center yesterday and rose to prominence in the past as an agent on the Indian reservation.
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Pendleton
Len Moorhoume
Perkins Ceaterday
Moorhoume
Dave
Begon
War work and life in the trenches change Britons’ daily habits
London reports that war work and trench life leave marks on new civilians and veterans alike. Observers note higher living costs, dressmakers claim improved figures from exercise, and war workers report looser footwear. Soldiers smoke heavily, adding about five dollars weekly expense. Experts link baldness to baldness may be discussed by healers.
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London
Trénehies
Phraelins
mtaCinticiinn
Leviathan Leaves for Europe in Transport Voyage
New York August 2 report says the Leviathan sailed from Hoboken on an eight transport voyage to take Gen Pershing and part of the First Division home. It will be drydocked and refitted for passenger and commercial service with operation between New York and two European ports, possibly Southampton and Cherbourg, under the Shipping Board. The Imperator also slated for September on a last transport voyage. the Hamburg America line and German reimbursements relate to wartime arrangements. A second item notes an audacious robbery at a Cripple Creek gold mill where two watchmen were overpowered and an unspecified amount of ore stolen.
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New York
Leviathan
Hoboken
Breet
Gen. Pershing
Fintt Divion
Shipping Board
England
France
Southampton
Cherbourg
Imperator
Eall
Hamburg Anrioun Line
Germany
Council Cracks Down on City Noise Nuisances
The city council bans loud noisemakers and animal cries, with fines for violations. Bells, whistling, horns, and mufflers must stay within quiet limits. First offenses carry fines up to 10 dollars and possible jail terms. repeat offenses escalate penalties.
Gasoline Tax Revenue Boosts Oregon General Road Fund
Salem reports that under the 1 cent per gallon gasoline tax and 12 cent per gallon distillate tax, collected from February to July 1919, state vendors paid 165 420.18 to the state. The tax receipts are immediately credited to the road fund for general construction and improvement.
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Salem
Oregon
Texas Democrats Split Over Party Nationalization Plan
Fort Worth Texas on August 21 saw Democrats split into two factions. One group supports nationalizing the American Party and forming a special committee to push the plan, while the other backs Reconstruction within the Democratic Party led by former Senator Joseph W. Hale. Observers note the rift centers on differing ends but shared aims. A Texas convention for the new party is planned by the executive committee for an undecided date.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
Joseph W. Hailes
Bally
Germany fears long range gun impact on Berlin
Aug 26 report describes growing concern in Germany over long range artillery and potential Soviet or Allied threats. It notes difficulties in mobilization, political divisions, and the strain on defense of the German-Polish frontier as soldiers warn of mounting pressure from insurgent groups and external power blocs.
Portland Railway wage award rejected by workers
Organ plans strike as the Portland Railway, LARS & Power company faces a wage increase dispute. Workers demand over 560000 in back pay and adjustments, while the company and labor board weigh details. Officials may seek public service commission review as tensions rise.
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Portland
Portland Railway
Lars & Power Foufany
Ne War
Hivtries Bend
Lm Noue
Cinvasae
Nowahag
Itubidigy
Labor Board
Goutany
Henudlis
Cowdery
Inc
Men Agente
Keys of London Found With U S Army Officer
Two ancient keys to the Lord Mayor's London mansion were found in the bedding roll of an American army officer and are now held by the Army Intelligence department. The officer had not been at Camp Devens and officials say his baggage was likely sent there by mistake. It is unclear how the keys came into his possession. The army declined further comment. The keys were said to have been handed to Gen Pershing during a visit to London as a symbol of the city’s freedom and were missing when he returned them to the Lord Mayor.
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Climie
Bella
Horna
Philadelphia
Perddieton
Hostor
Aus
Lord Alayer
London
Chimp Devens
Bayenee
Pomecion
Army Intelligence Department
Camp Deivens
de- Pirimerit
Gen. Pershing
Lonas
Tener Newton Expected Home From Service Overseas
Mr and Mrs Newt Newton anticipate their son Tener Newton returning to Pendleton today after serving overseas with the plant construction engineer corps. He has been overseas two years.
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Mere
Newt Newton
Tener Newton
Pendleton
Plant Construction Engineer Corps
de Paket
Campaign uses canned spellbinding in fall races
New York Avie 21 reports a Democratic and Republican plan to use prerecorded speeches in the fall primary and general election. A Washington announcement says a nationwide phonographic program will deliver monthly records to small towns, reaching about 2,000,000 phonographs. Entrants include Wilnen, DawWer, Daniela, McAdoo, Aryan for Democrats and Wood, Depew, Johnson, and Borah for Republicans.
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New York
Democrata
Ane Towpcamnen
Washington
Palmer
United States
Lodge
Democrate
Wilwen
DawWer
Navy
Daniela
Treasty McAdoo
William J. Aryan
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Palo
Revolutionary Soldiers’ Council
Bolcheviki
Prentier
Laek
Kydtiahinen
Tileit
Manel
Polen
Aleo Ly
Carmen
Wilson
Brussels Palace
Keys OF London
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Gen. Wood
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Charles Milne Pendleton
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