General Strike Looms in Los Angeles Amid Food Fears
Los Angeles faces a looming general strike as unions announce solidarity actions. Five hundred machinists and 500 boiler makers walk out, with several unions prepared to boycott, threatening city traffic and rail service. Gasoline shortages prompt refineries to rush fuel by truck while trains between Los Angeles and San Diego are canceled. Five thousand Venician residents became marooned when the Inez electric train departed crowded to the roof. Federal investigators order an immediate probe into LA railroad labor conditions as switchmen and bridge workers refuse freight handling for Pacific Electric transfers.
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Los Angeles
Mallroot Srike
Ulin
Toe Geneeles
San Diego
Venice
Inez
Washington
Avie
Facific Electric Company
Rileing
Ray Spangle Rising Trapshooter From Pendleton Eyes Bright Future
The American Field praises Ray Spangle of Pendleton Oregon for his Grand American Handicap showing in Chicago. He scored 140 of 200 from the 22 yard line and 88 of 100 from the same distance, competing with veterans and finishing in the money over four days. Spangle then planned to shoot in Montreal and Lake Crescent Washington, with a likely future in sports. An American transport, possibly the Sherman, was reported to be near Mataure with tugs trying to meet her. she is expected from Manila in early September.
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Ray Spangle
Pendleton
Chicago
Oregon
Itill
Inez Finke
Wintrip
Spanka
Montreal
Lake Crescent
Wash
Mataureian
Sherman
Manila
Woman Deraves Four Cents Each to Grandchildren
Goshen N Y Aug 22 The will of Mrs Annie Davidson of Newburg was offered for probate Thursday Probate documents reveal she left four cents to each of her several grandchildren and the remainder of her small estate to her children A warning on the back of the note cautions that any trouble will result in nothing
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Goshen
N.Y
Aue
Annie Davidson
Newburg
First Photographs of U S Army Aviators Held by Bandits
Two U S Army aviators Pant N Davis and J G Petersen from Minnesota and California were captured after an army plane forced to land near the Mexican border. They were held for a 45000 dollar ransom. Captain Matlock of the Elridith Cavalry helped secure their release by paying half the ransom. The incident involved Americans crossing into Mexico in pursuit of the bandits.
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Pant N. Davis
HH. C. Peterson
Hutchinton
Minn
Pant H. Davis
Strathmore
Cal
J. G. Petersen
Matlock
Elridith Cavalry
Trope Cromrd
Mexico
Eighteen German Sailors Recaptured After Barracks Escape
About 20 interned German sailors fled Camp Sherman during a Severo electrical storm last night. Eighteen were recaptured, with the group allegedly tunneling 206 feet from a barracks cellar to Camp Street. The escape and arrest occurred in Chillicothe.
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Chillicothe
Camp Sherman
Helix awards paving contract for eight blocks
Helix contracts J A Hudgeol of Kaliegpel Montana to pave eight blocks of Main Street with concrete. The project cost 157420 and is to start September 1, funded by a 26000 bond issue approved by residents. Keeler Bros of Denver and Portland led bond bids at 10150. F E B Schmidt prepared the charter and bond paperwork.
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Helix
J. A. Hudgeol
Kaliegpel
Montana
Borin
Keeler Broa
Denver
Portland
F. EB. Schmidt
Animals Parade At Pendleton Big Circus Show
Animals galore fill Pendleton street parade and show grounds drawing huge crowds. The Carl Hagenbeck–Willace act leads two performances with elephants, horses, and exotic animals. Bands, knights on horseback, and clowns entertain as the huge menagerie unfolds. continued on Page a.
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Pendleton
Carl Hagenback - Willace Khow
Mount Vesuvius in slight eruption today
After loud underground rumblings Mount Vesuvius began erupting today near Rome. No lava flow to Wie Valley and the eruption is not yet heavy enough to threaten villages at the mountain's base.
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Rome
Vesuvius
Surplus Army Foods Sell Rapidly Here
Surplus Army foods vanish fast as customers snap up 12 cent cans of vermicelli soup and 13 cent baked beans. Demand from Pendleton, San Francisco, and local counties drives the rush, with corn 12 cents, pork and beans 12 cents, and hash requests rising as supplies run low. Orders are filled in rotation through government channels.
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Fondletion Peome
I. OC. L
Tome
Pendleton Stanilites
Het Putian
War Department
Pourcel Post
San Francisco
Man
Meton
Kolchaks Leave Omsk Evacuation Ordered
Admiral Kolchaks forces evacuate Omsk as insurgents surround Moscow and Viedinostrek per official wireless dispatches from Prolehewiie Incatchquiartems.
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Tondon
Kolchak
Omsk
Prolehewiie
Moscow
Viedinostrek
Pursuit Forges Quit Bandit Hunt By American Troops
American forces withdraw from Mexico after a voluntary decision. Five bandits killed, six suspects captured, 56 miles into northern Chihuahua. Aviators Klee and Boquet found at Terlingua Texas after forced landing. Cooperation with Carranza forces praised amid border tensions.
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el Paso
Tex
Mexico
Cartinacen
Layi Miet
Durleur
Chihuatua
Cowuslles
Klee
Boquet
Martin
Passenger flights begun in Curt army plane
Lieutenant Archie Roth of Ace Aircraft Corporation will operate passenger flights from a Curt plane atop north aid hill this afternoon. The 19 minute flights cost £10 for the public and will run for four days with morning and late afternoon trips. Press representatives will test fly tomorrow morning to record impressions.
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Archie Roth
Ace Aircraft Corporation
Aido Hill
Pendleton
Lieut. Roth
Lieut Roth
Combs Leads Aerial Race From New York To Toronto
In the New York to Toronto air race, Combs was among the first to reach Buffalo, landing at 1:24. Pilots including Roosevelts lieutenant and others followed, amid rainstorms and a large cheering crowd. Toronto and Albany reports note the field swelling with participants, while observers await further departures and results.
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Combs
Buffalo
Toronto
New York
AIR Rage
Broppalo
Ave
B. Coole
Albany
N.Y. Ave
Foote
Roosevelt Preld
Iiliecta
Tue
Laden
Ange
Jake Chntarts
Seharder
H.W. Cook
Combe Stepim
Ratification With Reservations Spark Debate in Senate
Washington reports that Wilson may reject ratification with amendments or reservations to the Paris peace treaty. Senators discuss option to deposit or refuse ratification, potentially restarting negotiations and triggering moves to end the war with Germany and restore consular services in Germany.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Paris
United States
Germany
All Stores In City Close On Labor Day
Organized labor in Pendleton wins a petition to close most shops on Labor Day Monday September 1. Drug stores will run Sunday hours from 4 am to noon and from 4 pm to 6 pm. Central Labor Council plans finalizing a Labor Day observance Tuesday night. Signatories include Alexanders Peoples Warehouse Curio Shop K Penney Co John S. Baker Taylor Knobel Co Gray Bros Grocery Downey's Market and many others.
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Pendleton
Central Labor Council
Alexanders
The
Peoples Warehouse
Curio Shop
K. Penney Co
John S. Baker
Taylor Knobel Co
Gray Bros, Grocery Co
Downey's Market
Win
Hanscom
the Hib
Hopf
Taylor Hardware Co
A. Eklund
Max Baer
the Paris
Rovel M. Sawtelle
Sayres
George C. Baer & Co
Gem Shop
Empire Meat Market
Cityr Market
L. J. ‘MeAtes Paint Store
A. Lo Schaefer
Tiberts Market
Murphy Hrosw
W. J. Clarke
Pendleton Cash Market
Storels & Storie
Te Monterastelli
Contracts for Echo Bieth Road Signed
Centraets for the rockwork and grading of the Echo section of the Eastern Oregon highway were signed Saturday in Portland by the Cluttes Applegete contractors. The low bidder, Johnson Construction Co, had defaulted, so the contract went to the other firm. They have filed bonds and will start work at once. There are about 18 miles to improve with heavy rock work and winter and spring weather ahead. The contracts extend to Mine 1 for completion. West at the site today by Commissioner W. J. Thompson.
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Portland
Cluttes Applegete
Johneon Construction Co
Imne Erodes
Bright
Fendreton
Commalsioner
W. JL. Thompson
Openings clashes mark car line turmoil in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg two sides clash as workers strike at the Metterline Telegraph company. The first car faced a mob throwing stones at blocked windows. Police restored order as a second vehicle was torched and three strikers were arrested after a meteor-hurling assault.
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Pittsberg
Aus
Nweronse Dhowher
Fiat Mette
Mhttaherith Teliwar
Fem Viet
Pir
Mannitur
Min Barnes
Missing U S Airmen Search Renewed in California
The hunt for Lieutenants Waterhouse and Connolly, missing since Wednesday, was renewed with a detachment from Fort Bore crane aiding air teams scouring east of San Diego. Governor Cantú offers assurances to search parties as operations shift toward Lower California near the Mexican border.
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San Diego
Cal
Waterhouse
Connelly
Army
Fort Borecrane
Lower
Calif
Cantu
Oo. J. Adama
Waterhorse
Connolly
Carrier Boys Will Have Honor Seats At Circus Tonight
Ten fast Oregonian carrier boys will be the honored guests of the Magenbeck Wallace circus this evening. The show is one of the best on the road and has attracted much interest, especially among youth, as the carriers seek to see if the wonders under the main tent match the hype.
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Magenbeck- Wallace Circus
County Health Nurse Takes Up Work Here
Miss Agnes Flanagan arrives in Pendleton to begin duties as Umatilla county health nurse on September 1. She is a former Red Cross nurse who served 13 months in France, stationed at Amiens and Paris, and has led tuberculosis control canvasses in Oregon. Mrs Emma Grittinger helped secure her services to organize county health nursing efforts. Accompanying Miss Flanagan is Miss Roeillie Borneman who will leave for Great Falls to teach.
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Agnes Flanagan
Umatilla County
Pendleton
Mice Flanagan
France
Amiens
Paris
Rive
Portland
Emma Grittinger
Public Health Nursing Service
Mis Flanagan
Flanagan
Flanurma
Roeillie Borneman
Great Falla
Six Arrests Show On Police Docket
Tolioe court held a Monday session with six names on the blotter. Three faced traffic violations and three faced drunk and disorderly offenses. Fines were forfeited or paid, including speeding and public drunkenness cases, and several defendants failed to appear.
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Tolioe
Thomas Fite Gerald
Willam Jones
Tribte
Dick Brown
Alan
R. Howland
William Jones
An Iodlan
Ole Menon
Harry McMullen
Wilson Devotes All Time to Railroads
An unclear obituary or notice highlights Wilson’s lifelong dedication to railroads. The fragment mentions fatigue and focus on the rail industry, with references to individuals, places, and possible events, though the text is garbled.
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Wilson
Wilson Offers Rail Men Four Cent Raise
Wilton in April predicts President Wilson has offered the railroad shop a four cent raise or more, with the shop men demanding a 17 cent raise starting January first.
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Wilson
Wilbiveton
Dent Wilson
Agricultural Census Here 34 Complete
Twelve hundred and four county farmers answered agricultural and horticultural questions for the 1919 census. Winter wheat leads with 136,645 acres, alfalfa 15,464 acres, and barley 122,784 acres. Small fruit and orchard totals are given, including one acre in blackberries and raspberries and one acre in non bearing peach trees. Total acres devoted to commercial agricultural production in the county is 205,041 acres.
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Bunty
C. P. Strain
TSZ
Harley
Disturbances in Silesia Grow Violent, Deportations Reported
Dispatches say disturbances in Silesia are spreading and turning more violent. German commissary Hoersing orders immediate execution for armed individuals, with at least 20 shot at Bytom and nine at Bubrowitz. Population of two mining villages near Katto witz deported to Germany for revolutionary activities.
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London
Silesia
Hoersing
Bytom
Bubrowitz
Kattowitz
Germany
Italians Warned to Return to the Land
Rome August 25 Premier Nuttreered a circular to the prefects urging workers to speed up production and increase consumption. He warned of grave danger from material shortages with only 15 to 14 million tons of material for 4 million people and called workers to renounce high wages to save industry amid widespread credit strain.
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Rome
Fursape
Italy
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U.S. Army
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Leonard
Othe Nett
Kolchaks
U. S. Pursuit
Bandit Hunt
Dickman
Tme
Marge
Linghorne
Marts
Ochittinhus
Carranziata
Carrensictas
Syractise
H.m. Tones
Ate
League of Nations
Arileme
Mlb
Peter Abodiah
Jones
Echo Bieth
U. S
Carrier Boys
Washingtov
Alines
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