Brotherhood Sit Tight Leaders Claim Propaganda to Force Arbitration
Washington August 24 The railroad presidents subcommittee reported on the Wilson conference and a tentative settlement plan including an eight hour day. They sought assurance the Interstate Commerce Commission would consider rate increases and a permanent commission to settle future issues. They condemned railways propaganda urging arbitration and pressuring employees, while noting no immediate strike demands emerged.
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General Strike Tension Imminent as Germany Homefront Shrugs
Athens voices concern over Sorres while a progressive woman backs Wilson. Lawal and Ony plan to foreclose on 250 tens, Burns is backed by school leaders. Electric designs face resistance as prospects for better days seem distant and ominous.
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Athens under threat as Greek forces retreat near Berton
Greek troops fall back into Berton near Mabeniki as Bulgarian bombardment and Serbian resistance shape a shifting frontline. French and Anglo French units strengthen positions in the Dorian region while uneasy defense holds Serres.
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Happy Canyon Site Investigation Delayed Over Price
A site decision for the recon Feed Yard at Happy Canyon hinges on a satisfactory lease and building purchase terms. A committee favored the feed yard site but abeyance remains amid concerns $2500 is too high given rebuilding costs for the town. Negotiations with NX. Pf. Co. continue for ground lease terms.
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City Attorney to Begin Foreclosing 250 Liens
City Attorney J. Alger Fee will start foreclosing more than 250 liens on city property. Owners have failed to pay for improvements and taxes. The city council granted permission to hire additional assistance to speed up proceedings. Some properties on West All Street feature both fine and hard surface improvements. Several cases are already in court. two have been settled and two more are expected to be settled. Fee will initiate proceedings in the remaining suits.
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Journal Asks For 600 Round-Up Seats
Hy Marah of the Round-Up has received an order for 600 tickets for the 1916 show on September 2, 22 and 24. The Journal will run specials to Pendleton and expects increased interest. C. & Jackson, editors, announced the request and ongoing coverage.
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Electric signs to be regulated in city ordinance
City council introduces an ordinance governing electric signs. Owners must obtain permits and present proposals for approval, with signs mounted at nine feet above sidewalks and securely fastened to buildings. Noncompliant signs may be removed by police. several illegal signs already in the city are cited.
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Two Dollar Spring Wheat 15 Predicted Washington
Aug 24 a department of herbattire official jure stated black rust might affect two dollar spring wheat, noting severe outbreaks. The Midwest regions, including the Dakotas, faced the hardest hit as prices and conditions drew concern for harvest prospects.
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Portland Markets Report Mixed Prices In Early Trade
Portland financial notices note range of prices and futures as readers see varied figures. The report lists opens highs closes with values like 81.00 and references futures activity in Chicago and Liverpool.
Fleet of Sky Warships Planned as Raid Follows
Reports from London say a Zeppelin raid over England last night caused no damage. Authorities warn Germany plans a broad program of aerial fleets with nine hundred foot dirigibles capable of speeds up to eighty miles per hour and long range. The Kaiser aims to test Britain’s air defenses through preliminary raids leading into large-scale strikes in October while favorable weather persists. Baron Monthee, former vice chairman of the naval military board, warned Britain of the new Zeppelins.
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Prisoner objects to losing whiskey in tense police encounter
Chief Tom Gurdane and Officer Friedly confronted Raymond Ferron on West Court Street after finding him asleep on the levee back of the Hadley home. Ferron resisted being taken to jail as officers discovered a half pint of whiskey on his person, leading to a struggle before restraint.
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Taft Will Stamp Country for Hughes
New York Aug 24 The Republican National Committee has accepted Taft s offer to campaign for Hughes His itinerary is being arranged with stops in liberal middle western points Roosevelt and Miers oversee preparations while the campaign contends with the harvest bumper crop of Massachusetts
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Woman progressive leader for Wilson quits Washington
Beattle Aug 24 Mrs Frances Axtell of Bellingham a former state legislator resigned the chairmanship of the Washington state congressional union. She said the Women’s Party endorsed Hughes and declared she favors Wilson. She spoke against the Susan B Anthony amendment noting it depends on two bills in Congress. She added the party should focus on electing suffrage constitutional amendments and criticized officials for not understanding western conditions. She resigned to avoid aiding reactionaries and preserving progressives’ ground.
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Colored Folks Picnic Celebrates Tigers Baseball Season
More than 100 people from La Grande Walla Walla Baker Pasco and Pendleton gathered at the picnic grounds below the county poor farm to celebrate the Colored Tigers season. They traveled by auto trucks, enjoyed a noon barbecue, and will cap the event with sports and a dance at Eagle Woodman hall led by committee members George Hooker William Myers Robert Nixon Ernest Allen and E Wilson.
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City Council Receives Decline in Assessed Valuation
County Assessor CC Strain told the city council last night that the city's total assessment will likely be below 1915 levels but higher than 1920. A broad reduction trimmed the city total though most buildings were spared. The estimated city valuation may reach 5 750 900 with irrigated fruit districts cut by a new Coast cutoff. Personal property values rose in the past year and wheat prices influenced county totals, which Strain said would be the largest ever.
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Bremen liner goes to welcome Deutschland arrival
Boston Aug 24 The North German liner Witle left East Boston for New London at dawn after learning of the Deutschland s safe arrival The vessel intends to meet the Bremen and will remain within the three mile limit off the coast
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Bremen Due in a Few Days Says Official
Copenhagen Aug 24 Bremen director Lehmann of the Ocean Transportation Company said the submarine Bremen was due to arrive in America within a few days. The Ocean Company received a wireless message from the Bremen en route.
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Burns Principal Supports Normal School Location
W J M Sutton longtime Burns and former Springfield principal vows to use influence to back a permanent site for a new normal school in Eastern Oregon. He argues the region deserves consideration due to its many teachers in need of training and the demand for trained educators exceeds one format.
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Blue Blood Sheep Headed to Salt Lake Ram Sale
Enroute to the Salt Lake Ram Sale set for August 24 to September 2, the Baldwin Sheep Co in Creek sends 107 ram bucks to the event, including 100 range backs and seven pure belted Ramboulets. D N Burgess sends 125 Tamble Hampshire bucks while Coffin Bros. bring ram stock from Yakima. Yakima sheep men are also represented.
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Deutschland Returns Home After Atlantic Dash
Bremen erupts in joy as the submarine Deutschland reaches the Weser river anchorage after eluding eight British warships and American fishing schooners. Captain Koenig says allies respected neutrality, engines performed well, and storms challenged the voyage amid festive scenes.
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Koenig National Hero Celebrated After Deutschland News
Hague dispatches say the submarine Bremen’s return voyage saw slight damage to Deutschland as it followed the same path homeward. Bremen crowds crown Koenig as a national hero after owners learned Deutschland had eluded patrol and began toward America days ago.
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University of Viregog Alumna Death Noted in Portland
A university alumna from Viregog is reported dead last night in Portland. The deceased served as head of the art department and was highly regarded in campus circles.
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