Chiefs of railways organize executive committee
Washington Aug 23 Rail executives form an executive committee to handle pending arbitration. President Holden of Vie Hurluzon said discussions are ongoing with no conclusion reached. Telegrams from merchants urge action. Southern Railway and Baltimore Ohio favor a union. The New York Central and Pennsy oppose surrendering arbitration. The committee met with directors and plans to finalize a program tonight or tomorrow and report to President Wilson.
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Wasilington
Heit Feading
Unig
Vie Hurluzuon
Ude Mombat
Contaous Aceston
Merciats
Southern
Maltimore Ohio
Dred
Dent Wilson
New York
Wilon
Javits
Espaci
Veo Predden Marval
Yin Tallrond
Southern Pacific Chief Says Northwestern Car Shortage Easing
In Harlem Oregon on Aug 22 Southern Pacific General Manager Scott told the public service commission that coast railroads are not to blame for the northwestern car shortage and denied discrimination against northwestern points in car distribution. He said the situation would soon improve and rejected claims of eastern shipping congestion being responsible.
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Southern Pacific
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Public Service Commission
Coast
Northwestern
Northwestern Pohnta
No Arrests Yet in Hotel Confiscation Case
Sea voyage police on the Presid ent steamship from San Francisco searched trunks and suitcases confiscating liquor bound for hotels in Seattle. Reported fifty two higher cases were aboard the steamer. No arrests were made during the raid as officers removed fifty site wetedge containers.
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Seatyle
Siaud
San Francico
Ritefer Company
siWetedge
Wouline Tt
Dry as a Desert in 1910 County Shipments Record
In the first half of 1910 county records show 2239 private shipments of liquor to individuals, with a steady monthly rise. Of these, 12 percent were beer and most shipments held 24 quarts. Whisky, brandy, and gin shipments totaled 2859, with about a four fifths reaching the 4 quart limit.
Beavers vanish from Meacham Creek colony site
Reporters recall a thriving beaver colony at the Meacham Creek mouth now absent. Hunters note no tracks or signs, though dens and lodges remain. Beavers are protected in Oregon, raising suspicion that winter poaching or neglect led to the extinction of the colony.
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Waiter Animale
Here
Cols
Teddy Hownewirth
EB. Rootevelt
Haurwirth
Oregon
Meathim Créok
Hughes Platform Speech in Visalia Draws Crowd
In Visalia a large audience cheered Chet Hughes as he delivered a platform speech. He urged tariff protection, called for maintaining national honor, and supported American labor and wage standards.
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Chet Hughes
Visalia
Col
Hawkin
Hughes Advisory Board Named In New York
New York Aug 2 Chairman Wilbow announced the organization of a Republican advisory committee to supervise the important work of Hughes campaign. Mond Robing, chairman of the Progressive convention, and Frank Bluoeh, former postmaster general, were present at the meeting. The committee will oversee key matters in the strategy and outreach effort.
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New York
Wilbow
Hughes Comin Haymond Robing
Frank Bluoehroek
Pietmaser Gyneril
Emery Ter
British U boat sinks German war vessel
LASDON Aug 22 The admiralty announced the British submarine B-2an eoc attacked a German naval vessel of the Nawa class Saturday The first torpedo hit the mark Five destroyers engaged the crippled ship and attempted to subdue it The submarine dove under the escort and struck again Four German light ships of the Nisa class the Foxen Rhein f ond Westfalen Nassau displacing 451 feet and armed with twelve eleven inch guns were involved in the action
Five Geek Towns Taken By Bulgarians
Berlin claims allied attack forestalled five Geek towns taken by Bulgarians. Meacham and Mitchell in Baker for road marking talks. They discuss marking routes from Pendleton through Baker to La Grande and Idaho border. Carnival shows and mining program planned in Baker during September 13 to 16.
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Geek
Berlin
Walter H. Meacham
Baker Commercial Asociation
F H Mitchell
Baker
Meigham
Uye
Wortham
Hery Meacham
Pendleton
Ben F. Toombley
Local Wheat Market Quiet Amid Sluggish Sales
The wheat market shows quiet trading with only about 60 000 bushels sold despite $1.12 offers yesterday. Elmer Snyder's 10 000 bushel Bluestem sale bought by H. W. Collings at $1.15 highlights the limited activity as prices drift lower. Blue barley is quoted at FAO Aton.
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Elmer Snyder
H. W. Collings
FAO Aton
Laval Raker men tere to mark trail event
Over 2000 shipments of Tyner shiiee January t ener colony on VMencham creek as a pins Agitauhon for road over mountiln by way of Bieta Hujgarkuis invade Greece Nalin huds farm committee Hotmwe passes army bill
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Raker
Ener Colony
Vmencham Creek
Agitauhon
Mountiln
Bieta
Hujgarkuis
Greece
Nalin Huds Farm Committee
Hotmwe
House adopts Tennessee army bill without roll call
Washington Aum 33 says the house, without a roll call, adopted the army appropriation bill after Chairman Hay revised it following Wilson’s retelling. Wilson told callers he intends to veto the immigration bill again. The Senate then voted 32 to 23 to consider revenue, likely delaying the immigration bill until December 1.
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Washington
Aum
House
Hay
House Military Committee
Wilson
Senate
Stampede a fraud declares Cowboy Stampede a fraud declares
A New York inquiry reports cowboys from New Mexico Oklahoma Montana and California sought $17 000 in prize money from a recent Sheeps Head Bay exhibition claiming they were defrauded. They traveled east at their own expense after promises of $60 000 in prizes with only about $24 174 paid. An investigation was promised by district attorneys.
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New York
Iare
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Montana
California
British cabinet rejects film filming for charity act
London Aug. 22 Asquith denounces that the British cabinet will not enter the movies or be filmed even for a charity event. The proposal shocked the House of Commons and drew harsh criticism as ministers faced backlash over the plan to film them for a sweet charity.
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Hritish
Sweet Charity
London
Asquith
Hous
Commons
Mane
Migratory Bird Treaty Ratified Over State Laws
The new Migratory Bird Treaty between Canada and the United States resolves conflicts with state and local laws by affirming the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. It establishes that federal law takes precedence, affecting hunting rules and enforcement.
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Nouwlicton
Canada
United States
Wilson declines invitation to Ohio Democratic convention
Washington Aug 25 Secretary Baker invited Wilson to attend the Ohio state Democratic convention which meets to endorse the Democratic platform. Wilson and he would be unable to attend the gathering due to prior obligations.
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Washington
Baker
Wilson
Church Unity Plan Faces Opposition in City Meeting
Representatives from four young peoples societies of the Christian Methodist Presbyterian and Baptist churches met at the Presbyterian church to form a united organization. Rev Clevenger opposed the plan and was not authorized to speak for the Baptist society. Committees will confer to decide on a working body for mutual benefit and monthly social meetings.
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Church Unity Organization
Young Peoples Societies
Christian, Gapim, Methodar
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Church
Clevenger
Ctty
Baptist Society
Epworth League
Methodim Church
Christian Endeavors
Christian and Presbyterian Churches
Young Peoples Baptist Union
Biggest Buck of Season Bagged Near La Grande
Hal Corby of Pendleton bagged what is believed to be the season’s largest buck yesterday at Fiddlers Hell Basin near La Grande. The deer, weighing Thi pounds, was brought to Pendleton this morning by the French hunter on train Ne. Alexander and angor Alexander visited for a venison feed, with Elmer Thoms offering to pack out the time game. Fred Hogking of Echo and Ash Bowman joined the trip. The railroad dispute remains unresolved and the public may bear any resulting costs.
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Hal Corby
Pendleton
Fiddlers Hell Basin
la Grande
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Angor Alexander
Mr. Corby
Elmer Thoms
Duncan
Jet
Fred Hogking
Echo
Asv Bowman
British Nearing Thiepval in Balkan Fronts
British and Bulgarian forces clash across the Balkans as Bulgarians and Germans push toward strategic towns in Greece and northern Aegean areas. Reports mention Greek towns fallen, Russian landings at Saloniki, and allied counterattacks along the front from Doiran to Serres with ongoing battles and mobilizations.
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London
Serre
Ilapaten le Atili
Barakli
Serts
Agitation Over Rebuilding Old Stage Road To Union County
Debate rages over rebuilding the old stage road from Bingham Springs through the Blue Mountains to Union County. Proponents cite shorter, better traversable routes and support from Union County and local officials, while opponents warn of costs and feasibility amid forestry concerns.
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Union County
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Rive
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Cablage
Pet Bingham
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Talo County
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Talon County
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Lindor
County Court of
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Forestry Service
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