Full report urged on Astoria fire relief by Weeks
Secretary of War Weeks requested an immediate written report from War Department officials in Portland on the Astoria fire that left 2,500 homeless and caused $1,000,000 in damage. A joint resolution to fund relief measures may be altered to fit army engineers' findings, with Portland business groups pledging aid and credit extensions. California officials also urged support for any relief bill.
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Dan
Wir
Portiaid
Astoria
Ore
Vonigbok
Bog
Ban Francisco
Janes Rolph
Chamber of Commerce Today
California
Ure
December grain closes higher with mixed futures
With December at 1.29 and May at 1.92 futures rise while July points unclear. Washington reports the Norris bill to create a 100 million dollar corporation to finance the sale of agricultural products now ordered and considered favorably by the Senate Agricultural Committee.
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Yesterlay
Aid Ltd
Flsa HK
Washington
A. T
Norris
Senate
Japanese Oratory Contest Inaugurated In Cheka
An oratory contest for eleventh graders was inaugurated in Cheka under the auspices of Crk Mal nich and Kyenneed Gakuin. Participation drew elu denta from schools across Japan, announced from Osaka.
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Osaka
Japan
Elu Denta
Weather report by observer Lee Moorhouse
Weather data reported with a maximum 20 and minimum 16 degrees plus a barometer reading of 35.55 by observer Lee Moorhouse.
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Stator
Lee Moorhouse
Hollywood Drug Ring Scandal Probed to Bottom
Will Hays orders probe into Hollywood drug ring after stars questioned in Los Angles. Report says investigators seek facts and potential conspirators as they scrutinize private lives and industry ties amid the sensational inquiry.
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Will Hays
Churches Plan Real Christmas City Celebrations
Local churches publish plans for communal Christmas activities including children’s plays, pageants, and special services. The Methodist, Catholic, and Presbyterian congregations announce programs, worship, charity drives, and a Christmas tree for poor children, with schedules centered around Christmas Eve and Christmas Day events.
Moonshiners and Dry Officers Battle in Kentucky
In Menifer county near Prohibition enforcement zones between Topnshinvr and the enforcement line a clash ends with several fatalities. The incident involves Moonshiners and Dry Officers as authorities pursue illicit alcohol production and distribution amid rising tensions.
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Kentucky
Menifer
Meouthin
Kiel
Oliehes
Guy Tale
Cire
Reine Forcemenia
Partner's Interest Bought by Despain
A partnership at Table Supply on Multh Street dissolves as Charlee Diespale acquires the interest of Charles W. Godlweir. The firm, once led for about a half year, operates a grocery and ice house with a focus on bottling and manufacture.
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Despain
Bomintes Dent
Charlee
Mie
Dreepaly
Charles W. Godlweir
Fay
Public Service Board Considers Telephone Company Status
The Oregon Public Service Commission asked Attorney General Van Windt to decide if the Pacific Telephone is a public utility under the law. The question centers on regulatory reach and the company’s classification amid debates in May.
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Pabfic Telephone
Oregen
Commbeton
van Windte
Kent Town
Oota
Mifssbon Eerie Ities
Local bank report and attempted robbery noted
A damaged OCR item mentions a Forty Nineteen Forty bank and a weeklies noting Aceh ent Cweranr. It references Harry Mellen as president and a robber incident with a framed clue and a bullet threat. The readable fragment describes a C standoff and an ensuing investigation.
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Pieet National Bank
Harry Mellen
Fressntiet
Rob
Bere
Norcas Town Wonders About Unclear Report
Local readers grapple with a garbled text fragment from a Norfolk West Virginia item. The readable bits reference names like Walt Peaervall and Geares Varpell along with a mention of athletes and signals but lack coherent context or complete facts.
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Norcas Town
Keller Drops Impeachment of Daugherty
Congressmen prepare to hear from Attorney General in Washington. Testimony is sought on the White Washing charge as hearings near completion. Lawmakers request cooperation from key officials and consider further action in the ongoing impeachment inquiry.
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Keller
Daugherty
Governors Will Take No Action on Either Klan or Dry Question
The report states the governors will refrain from taking a stand on the Ku Klux Klan issue or the prohibition question. It notes discussion and a lack of decisive action from state leaders, with references to officials and conference leaders shaping the stance.
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Devenboon
Clevernen Sproule
Peonsylvania
Class Games Develop Basketball Talent
In a turbulent hall of misread words a youth sports event is pitched as developing players with high hopes for a team. The text mixes garbled names and dates while hinting at games, intermediate rounds, and a progression toward a title.
Germany Prepares For Next War With Deadly Gases
Fragmentary OCR text notes Germany preparing for future conflict with deadly gases and torpedo aircraft. The garbled lines reference military buildup and hostile weather or political commentary, with partial phrases about corps and observers.
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Germany
Funeral services for Earl W Coutts set for Saturday
Funeral services are arranged for Earl W Coutts who died by drowning in the Pint river last Thursday. The service will be held at 2 o clock at Motorselim Hall with G H Huck leading. A coroner's inquest concluded the death was accidental. Witnesses testified to the circumstances, with pallbearers listed as Lampkin Wy Mok Spinning and several others.
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Witieases
Tay Wyrielks
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Laniikin
Bear Pitt
Hherribstow
Awesti
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Awe
Khtorm
Hedle
Jim Otnen
Pall Bower
Lampkin
Guy Wy- Mok
Jaytives
Ae Hermivton
Arthur
Reformatory School Inmate Denies Guilt
Fragmentary report from Pontia C, Morin Corbridge mentions a twenty two year old inmate denying guilt at a state reformatory school. The garbled text cites aDisplayed ordinance and a reference to reform school years and an ongoing inquiry.
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Pontiac
Morin Corbridge
Reformatory School
Sub Zero Weather Hits Boardman With Freezing Power
New York city bulletin reports extreme cold and dangerous wind chills as temperatures plummet below zero impacting water mains and leaving pipes at risk. In Brooklyn, Minn Hadith H H Kitching faces a probate petition alleging large recent gains from a money fortune and requests a guardian for her property.
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Minn
HH. Kitching
Trooklyn
Hie
Loreal
Mie Dertha Rembaugh
Kitching
Wetrad Fuer
Min Kitching
Karey
Amoy Frost
New York Tragedy Ends in Double Domestic Death
In New York a horrific incident left a mother thirty and her son dead after a violent confrontation with an unnamed attacker. Police reported the victims were found in their home and died from multiple injuries. The investigation continues as authorities seek motive and further details.
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New York
Anes Cotaldo
Unclear text on economic reform and unemployment plan
Fragmentary notice indicates discussion of economic revitalization measures and unemployment concerns. Names and details are garbled, with no clear dates or organizations readable.
Tori De Fr-14A Scheme Compared With Previous Period
Fragmented OCR text notes a scheme or plan from a committee or entity dated near W617 and 772 venues. It references comparing to a corresponding period and mentions a figure 7,931 in a late letter or report. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the item appears to be a financial or procedural comparison report.
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Tori de
American Move Imminent in European Reparations Clash
Washington reports that U S intervention in Europe is imminent and a major step is planned. Ambassador Harvey is recalled for consultations and will sail to New York December 23 to brief President Harding on reparations, Anglo-French divergences, and the Paris conference resumption on January 2.
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U. P
United Press
Harvey
Europe
New York
Harding
Paris
Morgan
Ube Villey
London
Crisia
Germany
Morea and Company
Joan Te Cennioy
Haderstomd
Tochins
France and Canada Sign Trade Treaty
France and Canada sign a trade accord as authorities at port facilities evaluate shipments. The agreement aims to ease maritime commerce and reduce barriers while noting ongoing issues impacting markets and supply chains.
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France
Canada
Pendleton Prepares $2000 Aid Fund For Astoria Fire
Pendleton plans to raise two thousand dollars to aid Astoria after a devastating blaze affected the inland area. The Oregonian reports the effort includes matching the largest private donation and coordinating through local relief channels as thousands face unemployment, food shortages, and destroyed homes.
Os Se Strady Portland
Fragmentary text appears to reference Portland with garbled phrases and unclear names or dates making a coherent summary impossible. No identifiable individuals or organizations can be reliably extracted for a factual card.
Reparations Talks Deepen As Europe Faces Fiscal Strain
Paris dispatch reports Premier Poincare warning of possible withdrawal from negotiations if deputies reject his plan. Harding and cabinet weigh German indemnity and French demands as Britain, France, and Italy grapple with reparations, Balkans, and Turkish peace moves.
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Germany
Polley
France
Chim
Palynane
Tony
Chamber of Deputhen
Aline
Poincare
Poimcare
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Aviators’ NNGGALES Arizona Ded 16 A
Virtually all hope of finding Colonel Francie Marshall has been abandoned after a week of search efforts at Camp Stephen. The bodies have not been recovered and investigators from Edgutenst et al. Webber, mietng evisters, OF theie bodies nes been abandoned.
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Webber
Mietng
Camp Stephen PD
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