Artillery Battery Sent to Oregon Aggie College
A four three inch gun battery plus a 165 mm French piece and equipment have been sent by the War Department to Oregon Agricultural College Corvallis for a new field artillery program. The setup includes five howitzes on carriages drawn by horses and tractors, with twenty eight cavalry mounts for officers, ninety animals to be awarded, and ample ammunition handling via steel trucks. Subcaliber charger practice will enable drill at long range and two years of basic artillery training followed by two more years for reserve officers candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Agricultural Collgr
Corvallis
War Department
The
Agricultural College
Fred Throuch & Shell
Bartenders urged to get even over prohibition in NY
New York bartenders plan political action to punish those who aided in bringing about prohibition. A circular from the New York Bartender's Benevolent and Protective Association calls mixers of strong drinks to use their roles with effect as they anticipate time for outside interests in coming months.
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New York
Bartender’s Benevolent and Protective Association
Strom
100 Arrests in Chicago Murder Case
Chicago, Aug. 19. More than 100 men were taken in custody overnight in a police drive after the murder Saturday night of Robert Charles Wilson, a Northwestern University student near Marquette Park. Suspects were questioned about Wilson and other recent crimes as Chief Garrity blamed the race riots for emboldening criminals.
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Chicago
Robert Charles Wilson
North- Western University
Marquette Park
Wilson
Geveral
Reventlow Advocates Japan Over United States Policy
Count Reventlow editor of Tages Zeitung denounces Count von Bernstroff’s call for pro American policy and urges Germany to look east. He warns against a single trend in foreign policy and praises Japan as a culture nation that treated prisoners well and stood as a counterbalance to Anglo Saxon dominance in world markets.
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Frerlin
Count Reventlow
Tages Zeitung
Count von Bernstroff
America
von Bernstraff
Germany
Anerica
Japan
Count Regentlow
Private Myron Brooks Returns From War Furlough
EAST MARION LT Aug 19 Private Myron Brooks son of Captain and Mrs Brooks of this village is spending a 10 day furlough at home. He joined Company KE 107th Infantry after enlisting in the old Seventh Regiment. He saw heavy fighting in May 1918 and was wounded during the push to breach the Hindenburg Line. A bullet struck him while crawling to a hospital. He spent eight weeks in a hospital in Prieto England before returning home aboard the U S S Cedric arriving January 22.
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East Marion
Myron Brooks
Brooks
KE 107Th Infantry
Old Seventh Regiment
Brooke
Hindenburg
Lewes
Prietol
England
U. & S& Cedric
Japan Might Take Troops From Sierra, Says Tanaka
Tokyo Aug 15 General Tanaka chief of staff signaled that America may withdraw its troops from Sierra and Japan could pursue an independent policy. The remark framed as a possible strategic realignment.
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Tokio
Tanaka
America
Japan
Death ends 100th birthday painting contract in Carrollton
Carrollton Mo Ave 19. Stephen Norrie who would have turned 100 next September died Tuesday. A strange agreement surfaced involving a local painter to begin painting the Norrie home on the morning of his 100th birthday, a plan halted by his death.
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Carrollton
Ave
Stephen Norrie
Oll
Norrie
Lotal Sainter
Norria
Austria May be Forced To Restore Royal Loot
Aug 18 PARLS Here are objects the three judge committee of the reparations commission might require returned. From Tuscany crown jewels and Medici heirlooms. From Modena a virgin by Andrea Delsarto and three manuscripts. From Palermo twelfth century objects for Norman kings. From Naples ninety eight manuscripts carried off in 1718. From Bolcium various objects and documents removed in 1794. From Poland a ivory cup of King Ladislas IV removed to 1771. From Csecho-Slovakia documents and manuscripts removed from Prague royal chateau.
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PARLS
House of Hapsburg
Italy
Belgium
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
Tuscany
Modena
Andrea Delsarto
Germans Return Stolen Machinery From Germany
German firms recover and ship back stolen Belgian machinery. About 3000 tons are sent weekly to original owners as the effort proceeds. Total tonnage returned by July 1 reached 15,000.
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Germany
Race Riot in Jamaica Reported
Panama reports a Kingston Jamaica race riot on July 10, suppressed by West Indian troops and 50 marines with machine guns. No casualties mentioned in the dispatch received today. The incident remains unconfirmed by official sources and details are sparse.
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Jamaica
Panama
Kingston
Wyoming Pioneer Fatally Injured in Binder Accident
Benja min Denny, 54, longtime Tensleep valley resident, died after a team attachment on a binder bolted and toppled him. He was crushed by the wheel and succumbed a few hours later, authorities said.
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Wyoming
Pionrer
Tensleep, Wyo
Benjamin Denny
Tensleep Valley
Denny
Aviation's future seen as key to lower living costs
A Chicago essay argues expanding air travel can cut prices of essentials by boosting perishables transport and freight by planes and dirigibles. It urges simple, nationwide rules to foster aviation while preventing dangerous tests and stresses a federal air ministry and targeted local codes.
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Milionaire
Avitation
Ful Winet
Chicaro
Federal Air Ministry
Seyvmal
Chicago
New York Bolcheriki Seek Cheaper Fares to Russia
A Detroit Free Press style item notes New York bolcheriki advocating for cheaper train or travel fares back to Russia. The piece signals broad public hope for lower costs and ease of travel, reflecting immigrant and transport concerns of the era.
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New York
Former Emperor William Improves Yet Remains Indoors
Aug 1 report says former Emperor William N et balance of health improved but staying indoors. Former empress Atagunte Wvie torte recovered enough to receive a German boy who walked from Germany to Amerongen seeking to meet the former rulers. German agency mentions Count Hohensatern nervous afflictions described as unfounded.
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Kaleer
William
Atagunte Wvietorte
Amerongen
Germany
Count Hohensatern
Realty Transfers In Eastern Oregon Listed Land Deals
Real estate transfers show Eastern Oregon firms and individuals buying or selling parcels. Filings include W T Reeves, Dolls Blacksmin, John F Allen FLO, Perry Kovlts, Davi B Knotts, Enola A Evans, Archer, Newberry, Ja coba, Pendleton additions, and property bounds in Milot Rock and Foundry block Pendleton.
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Oregon Live Stock Co
W.T. Reeves
Dolls
John F. Allen
Flo
N. R
Perry Kovlts
Davi B. Knotts
Milot Rock
Enola A. Evans To & Ry, Archer
N. Mh
Pallice Turper
Hodkes
Holiser’s
Pendleton
Bank of Echo Plans Modern New Bank Building
Bank of Echo announces a new modern brick or stone bank building on the corner of Malin and Ponenm streets. KR. E. Stanfield says the present quarters are inadequate and the new structure will include ample room, safe deposit vaults, and possibly a second story for offices. Construction to start early next spring with plans finalized soon.
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ECHO
Bulldine
KR. E. Stanfield
Bank of Echo
Stanfield
Malin
Ponenm
Photograph of Wife In Uniform Provides Divorce for Husband
ST LOUIS Aug 19 A postcard photo of his wife in a soldier overseas uniform led to a divorce for cigar manufacturer William Zoellner of 1410 Salisbury Street. The case, not contested by Mrs Zoellner, revealed he found a gas mask and learned of social engagements with a soldier. He testified she danced, winked at men, and claimed his finances were none of his business as she dressed flashy.
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ST. Louis
Hartmann
William Zoellner
Saliebury Atreer Fom
Mary Zoellner
Zoelllner
Zoellner
Acros
Axelf
More Than 100 000 Refugees Reported At Omsk
More than 100000 refugees have passed through Omsk in the last fortnight with thousands more arriving daily. Freight yards overflow with evacuating families and railway workers amid sidetracked trains carrying wounded and typhus victims. Nightly reports of starvation deaths, while relief groups including the Russian Red Cross and Soviet committees struggle to provide essentials. the American Red Cross offers garments and medicines with reduced staff.
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Omsk
Rawlan Red Crown
Zomatro Committees
American Hed Cross
Ite
State commissions before governors meeting in Salt Lake City
Aug 19 Salt Lake City — state administrative boards and commissions were discussed at the annual convention of the governors association. Executives noted differing views on consolidating state boards and possible savings versus waste. Budget questions were also touched upon amid the program. Governors plan to visit local Bolt Latte and dinner. they remain in Salt Lake City through Saturday evening.
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Salt Lake City
Veto Overridden by House in Washington
Washington August 19. The house today passed the daylight saving bill over President Wilson’s veto. The vote to override the veto reflects congressional support for the measure despite the executive objection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Wilson
Car Plunges Into Creek Killing Several Passengers
An automobile driven by Valle of Frederick plunged into a creek after failing a curve on a South Street road near a canyon camp. Valle, driving at about forty mph, was badly injured along with his two daughters, a grandson, and a woman friend. Camp workers and Denver friends aided extrication and transport to Boulder.
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Frederick
Valle
Franklin Street
St. Veain
Vaille
Boulder
Stevens 'Transportation Company
Lyota
Denver
Houlder
Thir Alts
Local Post Office Sells War Department Food Stuffs
Pendleton residents may order Army surplus foods now at the post office. Items include bacon corned beef roast beef dry beans flour and canned fruits with prices per can case and bag listed. Purchasers must claim articles on arrival. parcel post rates from San Francisco are included.
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War Department
Pendleton
H.C. IL
Postoffice
San Francisco
Kroast Heef
Special Trains for Round-Up Assured
Jock ONeill of the O W R N passenger line tours Portland with plans for extra round up trains. C W La Grande eyes several specials if needed to handle big frontier crowds. Astoria might contribute a train and naval base preparations could bring a show train as Round Up approaches.
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Portland
Jock O'Neill
C.W. la Grande
O'Neil
Astoria
Lower Columbia
Naval Base
Mr. O'Neil
Captain Winter Returns to Pendleton After Army Service
Captain C. Winter resumed civilian life in Pendleton after 27 months in the U S Army. Discharged at Camp Lewis, he plans to rejoin Bond Bros around September 4. He attended the Paris frening at the Presidin San Franciso in May 1917, earning a captain's commission. He served with the 6th Division, 248th Infantry, then overseas orders were halted by the armistice. he and his family expect to settle in Pendleton.
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C. Vinter
Pendleton
U.S. Army
Camp Lewis
Bond Bros
Winter
Presidin
San Franciso
248Th
Infantry
Viner
Hat
Viniern
Pres Ont
Decree to Restore Hungarian Monarchy Near Says Dispatch
ROMM Aug 12 reports that a decree restoring Hungary's monarchy seems imminent. The dispatch notes efforts to form a union among Hungary Romania and Serbia.
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Near
Predicts Food Riots If Prices Not Cut Now
SPOKANH Aug 10 Untens prices are quickly reduced there will be food riots there enrnching there In Europe. State windows will be ambushed by the people and food stuff carved away. This is not the prediction of an Alarmat but the sober conservative Spekany businessman Le Roy Slater.
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Spokanh
Europe
Spekany
Leroy Slater
State revenues exceed expenditures in forty states
Washington Aug 419 Atate eventos in DPA excemled expendi tures Including interest and ouilcys for Permanent Improvements to thirty of the forty of ht states by a total of $37,417-188 or 64.5 cevlm per capita according to Aceusia bureau report rads public Monday The remaining winters showed a deficiota for S14 507,44% or 40.5 cente pes cagilta making the full excess of revenue over expenditures in the forty slight shares £ 2¢,814,714 or 24.1 ect Per capita
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Washington
DPA
Aceusia Bureau
United States to Take Yap Island as Naval Base
Washington August 19 The United States would obtain control of Yap island in the Pacific for naval and communications use. The decision followed President Wilsons meeting with the senate foreign relations committee and noted that Japans secret arrangements with Britain would not stop US control. Wilson said naval authorities emphasized the need for a Pacific base and that Yap ownership would be resolved at the general conference on cables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Btyten Nny
Yap
Pacuic
Wilson
Senate
Japan
Britain
United States
Pacific
Carranza Troops Are Reliable Says Gomez
In Mexico City Aug 13 General Homer commander of federal forces at Tampico denied foreign oil company charges that Carranza troops are unreliable. He said the troops were not implicated in attacks on four petroleum firm launches or the alleged theft from the American cruiser Cheyenne. One attacker of George McDonald was captured and McDonald, though wounded, arrived safely at Tampico.
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Mexico City
Homer
Tampico
Carranza
Turnip Co
Cue
George McDonshi
McDonald
Fire damages plant at 2% Bush Street in unsettled blaze
The cleaning plant and Barrage belonging to Grorge Fell at 2% Bush Street burned down after an alarm at 1:30 PM. Firemen quickly contained the flames, with Mrs. Fell uncertain if the origin was internal or external. Smoke and water damage feared. assessment to follow.
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Grorge
Bush Street
Reahloneca
Attempt To Break Prune Market At Freewater
Freewater prune trade stays firm at £100 a ton despite new buyer’s attempt to depress prices. Sanderson of Freewater Time reports growers and established firms bid at regular levels as Milton Freewater district ships 500 carloads this season. Prices this year hover near last year’s $97.40 and a recent two-tier price range centers around $127.50 per ton for top lots.
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Freewater
Walla Walla
TE. Sanderson
Freewater Time
Ealy Today
Sandersen
Milton-Freewater
Wauls To Reach Vote And City News From Missoula
Aug 19 dispatch reports a culture committee plan to meet with Palmer and discuss food control. An attorney general proposed appointing a subcommittee to confer. In Chicago a man was fined five pounds for an east Nikah Woman vampire reference. MISSOULA Mont Oct 12 notes a cook and trapper fearing a treaty may be signed and reporting war news of an armistice.
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Wauls
Washington
Son
Eet
Sole
Palmer
East- Nikah
Missoula
Mont. Ann
Cook
Austrian Government Named Republic of Attnia
The supreme council of the peace conference has advised the Austrian delegation that the allied and associated powers have decided that the new Austrian government must be called the republic of Attnia.
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Cornell Dresigiairs
Nani. Parkin
Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
Republic of Attnia
Rubber plant workers strike for 20 cent wage rise
NAUGATUCK Conn Aug 15 Em ployes of The Toca plants of The United States Rubber company struck Wednesday to enforce a demand for a 20 per cent wage increase.
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O- Lebber Mingt
Naugatuck
Conn
Toca
United States Rubber Company
Spangle Heads Oregon Entries in Chicago Grand Handicap
Ray Spangle led Oregon entrants at the Grand American Handicap in Chicago with 400 targets. The field included 23 shooters at the 22 yard line, with Spangle from 22 yards and others like Troeh and Seavey among top finishers. Final results awaited, as Spangle hoped for a strong finish amid tough competition.
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Ray Spangle
Oregon
Lacen
S48
G. Wetater
Gio
le Cirouet
Spankle
Tyhin
Jon Troah
Aot Ortland
Arnold Trosh
Vancouver
Frank Troeh
Wooner
Linnamo
Spangle Miya
Iocul
Daly
Hughes Buys Part Interest in Pendleton Trading Co
F. AW Hughes today became part owner of the Pendleton Trading Co by purchasing the stake of Nels Helgert. Hughes has years with Pendleton Meat Co and joins Teas Carney in retail. Helgert will retire and may relocate from TonDieton, while Carney’s partnership continues with the store’s meat department under new ownership.
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Pendleton Trading Co
F. AW Hughes
Pandiaton Trading Co
Nels Helgert
Hughes
Pendleton Meat Co
Jis
Teas Carney
Well Die
Walla Walla
Morris &O
Plejgert
Carney
Tment
Atore
Bearded Pendleton Store Proprietor Tricked by Camp Prank
In Pendleton a store proprietor Carl Cooley was shaved only a week ago as a prank during a camping trip. A bottle of carbolic acid and camphor left his face red and swollen though no lasting damage is noted. The event drew admiring remark from a friend and prompted concerns about recovery.
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Carl Cooley
Pendleton
Make
Carl Cooler
Oregon Journal
Brother of Kaiser Demands Trial of Allied Diplomats
A letter published by Hamburger Nachrichten, signed "Your Humble Cousin Henry," urges King George to refrain from demanding the extradition of the former German ruler and claims Allied statesmen should also be tried. It accuses England of plotting Germany's commercial downfall and asserts German resolve remains lively despite hardship.
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Copgshagen
Prince Henry
George
Hamburger Nachrichten
Georges
Cierman
Henry
England
Germany
Gearnawes
Lontsis
Paris 5 in Paris mivin high time during July celebrations
The article recalls disciplinary focus on American troops during July festivities in Paris. It notes police vigilance for any betrayal of orders and reports a lieutenant punished for improper conduct in a taxi. It mentions General Michel urging exemplary behavior and advisers to avoid overindulgence at dances as expensive hospitality rises.
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Rallitairs
Volone
Goldier
Boola
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