Packers Flooding Country With Propaganda Against Kenyon Bills
Washington dispatch reports widespread anti regulation propaganda aimed at the Kenyon Kendrick and 17 other packers bills. Telegrams to legislators, supposed constituent messages, and paid ads flood the country as agents urge opposition. Senator Harris cites booklets pamphlets and a telegram signed as from J T Wilcox.
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Washington
Congress
Jis
Kenyon
Kendrick
Namoen
Harris
J. BR. Wilcox
Fits Gerald, Ga
J. Tt. Wilcox
Packers
Wilcox
Kendrick Killa
Ebert Takes Oath as Germany's President
In Weimer August 21 Frederick Ebert took the oath as president of the republic marking another step in Germany's move to democracy. In his speech he urged labor and pledged that the constitution's defense remains freedom governed by law.
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Weimer
Germany
Frederick Ebert
Republic
Ebert
Javw
Hidden Sugar to Be Sold at Government Price
Chicago August 24 District Attorney Clyne says he will sell at government price a carload of sugar he seized yesterday. He alleges the sugar had been hidden for a month while being sold and resold by an incautious dealer.
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Chicago
Clyne
One Dead One Hurt In HoldUp Battle
In San Francisco on August 23 a raid on the Powell social club led to a rooftop confrontation at the Pantages building. Police and firemen exchanged gunfire, three suspects were captured, and a gamekeeper named Alex Simalth was killed. Patrolman Kreuger was wounded while ascending a ladder.
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Alex Simalth
Pantages
Kreuger
Fire Department
Deer Tracks Abound on Rocky Ridge Hunt Site
Moler Meurer reports heavy deer tracks on Rocky Ridge after returning from a crouse hunt. His party spotted tracks near four point Wark within 20 feet of Joe Meurer and predicted fine shooting when the season opens next week. Grose and Ben Nutter also found tracks and took blades in two May’s shooting.
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Moler Meurer
Joe
Meurer
Grose
Mr. Metterhie Won
Ben Nutter
Rev Morgan to Speak in Portland Church Sunday
The Rev J Francie Morgan pastor of the Presbyterian church will occupy the pulpit of Central Presbyterian Church Portland on Sunday Aug 31. No local services will be held until Friday Sept 7 when services resume. Dr Morgan and his daughter Miss Katherine left today for Portland to visit two weeks. Morgan previously preached at Central church in Portland June 27. Reservations for President Wilson and party for September 1 were canonized at the St Francis Hotel today.
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J. Francie Morgan
Presbyterian Church
Central Presbyterian Church
Portland
Whyalwonee
County Agricultural Board Meets Next Saturday in Umatilla
Umatilla County Agricultural Council executive committee to meet next Saturday forenoon August 20 in the county agent's office at 1 a m. Agenda includes report on prior month, farm bureau organization, wheat demonstration program, rabbit extermination campaign, and fair policies. All members urged to attend. list of members follows.
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Umentily
Umatilla
Dureau
Coun
Man Wanders Aimlessly After Discharge From Mare Island
A severely distressed man found near Stockton says little to questions. A card reveals discharge from the Mare Island Marines four days earlier. Doctors suspect shell shock as the cause of his condition and confusion.
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Stockton
Can
Aimicanly
Hens Hervelle
Geattie
Mare Island
Aviator Arranges Flights For Pendleton Round Up
Carl Ek Wake of Walla Walla arrives in Pendleton to organize exhibition flights and passenger carryings for the Round-Up. He led a Marine Corps machine shop and served in a bombing squadron in Belgium. Capt R Lytle, former Marine Corps fighter commander, in Quantico awaiting discharge. plans to buy an army plane in Washington for delivery in time for the event.
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Carl EK. Wake
Walla Walla
Pendleton
Wake
Marine Corps
Belgium
R. & Lytle
Marine Corps Fhers
Quantico
Washington
Tolman
Inland Empire Pank
Marine Aviation
Pigeons Trained in War Will Fly For Fishermen in U S
Fishing authorities at the Fish Pier have secured a large number of carrier pigeons disposed of by the war department. They will be used on fishing boats to communicate with the shore without leaving the boats. The pigeons also offer protection to smaller fish chests in danger, a cost-saving alternative to wireless apparatus on board.
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Fish Pier
Haa
War Department
Borton Globe
Pathfinder Lands at Columbus After Squadron Loss
Lieu tenant Pearson from the all American pathfinders landed near Columbus today for fuel after a loss separation from his squadron. The pathfinders had been due in Columbus for several days and contacted the remainder only recently.
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Pathfinder
Columbus
Pearson
All- American Pathfinders
Coburmes
Clash over treaty amendment redefines China claim
In Washington on August 24 the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a drastic motion by Lodge by a nine to eight vote, striking the word Japan from the treaty provisions and inserting China, aiming to restore the territory to China. Senator Lodge led the move. McCumber sided with Democrats. The committee plans to report the treaty to the Senate within a week. Hearings for Greece Egypt Ireland and others will be deferred if needed to avoid delay as Republican leaders seek unity to push amendments rapidly.
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Lodge
Senate
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committer
Germany
Bhantane
China
Benator Lodge
McCumber
Olen
Fenator Lodgee
Ite
New pastor of Christian Church brings fine record
Robert Lee Busenbarger, new minister of the First Christian Church, arrives in Pendleton next week. A Kentuckian by birth, he spent 16 years in northern and western states during his ministry. Born in Brandenburg, Ky., son of Union soldier Jacob H Bussabarger, he faced family hardship after his father died at age 14. He prepared for college and graduated in 1902 from Lexington, Kentucky. Continued on page six.
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Robert Lee Busenbarger
First Christian Church
Pendleton
New England
Hey
Husenbarger
Brandenburg
Jacob H. Bussabarger
Robert Lee
Lexington
Vinitain Promises Coal to Italians
Rome Aug 21 The cabinet has seen a promise of relief from minister of the treasury Signor Schanzer who returned from London He said Britain has agreed to supply about a half million tons of coal to Italy in a possible plan to ease famine pressures
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Rome
Signur Schanzer
The
Treasury
London
Britain
Schanser
Former Kaiser Buys Estate in Holland Near Amerongen
Aug 24 report says former Emperor William, living at Amerongen since arriving in Holland, purchased from Baronne de Beaufort an estate and house in the village of Domrn about five miles north of Amerongen toward Ditrecht.
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Pormer
Aiser
Holland Utrecht
Holland
William
Amerongen
Baronee de Beaufort
Domrn
Dagblad
Ditrecht
Boatful of beer seized by officers after voyage
Chicago August 23 two hundred barrels and 406 cases of beer from Kenosha Wisconsin to Chicago aboard the Mineral City a former pleasure boat were seized by a Justice Department agent. The boat was consigned to Thomas Young a Chicago saloonkeeper and owner of the booze. The captain was arrested.
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Chicago
Kenoshia, Wie
Chavage
Mineral Cty
Department of Justice
Thomas Young
Boo
SHORTAGE OF CARS DELAYS SHIPMENTS FOR SHEEP
Local sheep shippers face transport delays as railroads lack enough sheep cars. Smythe Brothers expect their August 27 Chicago-bound load to be held back. northwest routes divert cars to their networks, worsening cross-region shipping. Water scarcity now worries pasture and sheep alike, but feed holds and stockmen hope for rains.
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Middle West
Smythe Brothers
Chicago
Shep
New Elgin Auto Race Sets Record Amid Crashes and Crowds
In Elgin Dis August 23 a record crowd of about 30 000 watched 19 cars race the 501 mile road course Ralph Mulford started with favor and led at 160 miles to set a new course record averaging 78.6 miles. E J Walen overturned Derants Chevrolet three times and was unhurt. Corey Durant and Thornes exited after parts failures and spills.
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Elgin, Dis
Ralph Mulford
Mulford
Percy Ford
E. J. Walen
Derant
Spencer Wishart
Corey
Thornes
Durant
Milton
Dusenberg
Cour
Prospects Bright for McKay Project in Umatilla County
The Reclamation Record reports strong momentum for the McKay Creek dam in the Umatilla project. BE P Dodd of Hermiston presented figures in Washington to gain support for adding about 2000 acres, touting rapid development, new farmers, alfalfa and corn profits, and growing local prosperity including 250 Hermiston autos.
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The
Reclamation Record
Reclamation Service
Department of Interior
McKay Creek
BE. P. Dodd
Hermiston
Washington
Department
Oregon
Congress
Umatilla
E.P. Dodd
Lkely
Dodd
Ld East
Warhington
Teheton
Yanks Kill Five Outlaws So Far
Austin Texas reports telegrams from the adjutant generals department noting a unit of the United States crossed into Mexico near Marfa El Paso area. The Mexico incursion continues with Americans killing four outlaws and an aviator, while troops plan deeper pursuit and resupply measures.
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Austin
Tex
United
Marfa
Perthern
Mexico
Pershing
Klamath Falls Host to Oregon Elks Leader R Alexander
R FR Alexander, returning to Klamath Falls, was reelected first vice president of the Oregon Elks. He praised the warm welcome, noted full efforts by citizens and Elks, and described three days of events including a Harriman lodge barbecue and convention trips. He also attended Buyers' Week in Portland and a Seaview beach visit before returning to Pendleton.
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Klamath Falie
Elks of Oregon
RFR
Alexander
State Organization of Elk
Harriman Lodge
Portland
Seaview
Cnld
Pendleton
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Tixpam
Ate Perot
Carrandisa
Pennsylvania Company
San Francisco
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Pary
St. Francia Hotel
County Agricultural Board
Busloda
Counel
Mh O
Marheart
City
McNaught
W. Bow
U. S
Christian Church
Reber Lee Bussabarger
Siaapei
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M’kay
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Mseng
France
Deker
Besa
Klamath Falls
Elks
R. Alexander
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