Allies urged to intervene to save Russia in 1920
United Press reports Prince Lyov of Russia urges immediate Allied action with United States and Japan to defeat the Bolsheviks. He says 200000 troops now could subdue them, rising to a much larger force by spring, to allow a representative government and Russia’s role at peace talks. Washington weighs policing force, not full intervention, to avoid war.
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Henry Wood
United Press
Prince Lvoff
Poredatiort
United States
Japan
Prince Lyoff
Hoel
America
Rusia
Russa
Washington
1Usavda
la Age
Quarantine Clears Homes as City Adopts Stricter Offense Penalties
After three weeks of quarantine, the city reports progress with several homes released while officers assign new quarantine statuses. Officials vow severe action against offenders as list of quarantined properties and those removed is released, detailing addresses and residents affected.
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Pandioton
C. O. Breach
Rome
Railroad
Forrest Baker
W. Burt
Mae Friedly
Mra Decker
Willow
Leo Davin
Aura
J. Millarn
Huff
Ruth Norman
Tustin
Winehart
A.V. Benson
Johnson
Fornhaw
W. C. Thompain
Madison
Sainty Matthews
Frank Hayder
Thompson
Alfred Lyons
Gordon
Jones
Thomas Thompson
Monroe
David Hwanson
W. Webb
Virgil Turner
Ray
Airleh
Byers
Grove
Oacar Warnstron
Garfield. Co
Bunes
Ash
Barney Oldfield
K. J. Murphy
Porkina
Th Smith
Chestnut
Rev
I. E. Gornall
Im A. Cook
Prank Young
EB. Webh
Earl Tallech
Jackson
Actual Photo Shows Sinking of Britannia Last Ally Ship Lost
A historical caption describes a photograph of the Britannia sinking after a torpedo strike, with the crew fleeing in small boats as the ship sinks. The image features English royal family members including Queen Mary and Princess Victoria Alexandra entertaining President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson at the palace, marking a rare visit of a republic head.
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Britannia
Armis
Dipwlelye
Queen Mary
Pring Mary
Rlichit
Victoria Alexandra
Wreter
King George
Queen Maud
Norway
Wilson
Wilton
Mackingham
Ths Palace
Captain Hattery In France Aids 25 000 Soldiers
A wartime letter from Pendleton praises Captain Hattery in France for aiding in care of more than 25 440 wounded soldiers. The nurse notes hospital tasks and honors the bravery and fortitude of the troops under severe conditions. Her account highlights courage amid suffering and commends the soldiers as unequal.
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Captain Hattery
France
J. V Tallmax
Pendicton
Hattery
Pennotin
Hans
Nore
Raplain
Serere
Great strides toward amity from Wilson's London trip
Britain aims for lasting peace and a league of nations. Lord Robert Coal says delegates may fail to convene a final accord, while Cecile Wilkes signals the British government’s cautious stance on a League of Nations and possible delay in full materialization.
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Wilson
London
Britain
Robert Coal
Shineleak
United Dress
Cecil Aid
League
Iinvas Usation
Cec Wi
LaGrande District Close After Epidemic Proclamation
La Grande imposes strict measures to combat the influenza epidemic. A. L. Richardson announces a proclamation closing most businesses until January 4 except for hotels, term inns, rooming houses, laundries, garages, newspapers, banks, creameries, and drug stores selling essentials. Meal markets and groceries operate by telephone. residents must use rail, not travel. Citizens urged to stay home as much as possible.
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la Grande
A. L. Richardson
la Iands Board of Health
Businder
Thomas Baker Dies of Battle Wounds Reported by War Dept
Thomas Baker is officially reported by the War Department as having died October 8 from wounds received in action four days earlier. The notice confirms his death in the line of duty with release of details by the department.
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Thomas Baker
Thomas . Baker
War Department
Ye Influenza Germ Chooses Sheep Skin in Town Panic
A chaotic wartime-era notice describes an influenza scare in San Diego and nearby Pendleton. It details rumors of a, “influenza germ,” imagined sheep-like carriers, and panic over a possible town-wide spread with plans for drastic street disinfection and quarantines.
Camp Lewka brings home Wilson from Pon-Mleton
A well known Pon-Mleton man, Clarence WilKing, has just returned from Camp Lewka and Camp Bew, arriving with several relatives.
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Clarence WilKing
Camp Bewda Tor
Patriotic League Declines Memorial for Umatilla County Heroes
The Umatilla County Patriotic Service League will not sponsor a memorial for local World War I soldiers. It may support a memorial if other groups create and fund it. members endorse a county memorial only if an organization builds it, otherwise each community should pursue its own memorial efforts.
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Umatilla County
Vwivatuila Counety
Unjatilia County’ Patriotic Borvive League
Severn
Umatillea County
Cite
Hex
Local man Hilmer Pell reported missing in action
A fragmentary report says Hilmer Pell, a local man, was listed as missing in action after serving in France for three months. The notice references a May or June term and mentions a shrine of Adams and a letter dated Getolee.
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Hilmer Pell
Fragmentary Family History From Umatilla County Notes
A rough family sketch notes Wan born in Umatilla County near Wes and Adame, now two years old and unmarried. He helped farm with his father until called to service. His mother is deceased, and he has a full brother Fred Pell living near Adin, plus several half brothers, a stepmother, and ten total children in the family.
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Wan
Umatilla
Wes
Umntilla
Adame
Service
Fred Pell
Adin
HELTREVIKI EJECT ALL JUSTICES IN HISSEN
Zurich dispatch reports that the helktreviki are sweeping the courts in Hissen ejecting every justice, a move awaiting confirmation by Le dourant. German press grows more pessimistic about the new regime effects. Inventory note notes The Kupper Kettle closed for stock-taking.
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Paris
Hiseen
Zurich
Ledourant
Von Sindenburg Leads Loyal Troops Against Berlin
Copenhagen dispatch reports Von Sindenburg heading a loyal army to attack Berlin with allies watching.
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Trondon
Tex
Copenhagen
von Sindenburg
Allies urged to aid Germany in fight with bolshevism
Berlin dispatch reports Dr. Bolf former German foreign secretary advocating allied help to defeat Bolshevism, warning of its global danger. Separate leaks describe mutinous sailors wives arming, defending the royal line, and backing Chancellor Ebert as Spartacists press to resign the government amid clashes in Berlin.
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Berlin
Germany
Bolf
Te United
Prem Soif
Roseda
London
Express
Ebert
Natiora
Spartacites
Rher-Lebeidimatin
Karl Liebbknecht
President Wilson Seeks Broad Peace Talks in London
President Wilson conferred with Lloyd George and Balfour at Buckingham Palace in a move toward an amicable peace preliminaries. Discussions planned include League of Nations, freedom of the seas, and the Russian situation, with a possible Italy visit after Paris. Wilson aims to gauge French and Italian positions during this London stay.
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Robert J. Bender
United Preev
London
Arsine
Wison
Lloyd George
Balfour
Buckingham Palace
Wilson
Secnion
Jeague of Nations
Freedom of
Downing Street
Luschen
Wuphania
England
Hho
Chester
Italy
Paris
France
Doughboys Echo Homefront Hopes From France Letter
An earnest war era letter from Hoyntoh to his father in Florida recounts the Fourth Engineers in occupied Germany, a long march through No Man’s Land, towns with French and American flags, and locals overjoyed by Allied troops. He notes harsh hikes, bunks with packs, and the promise of returning home, amid talk of rising prices and street life in French towns.
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FL W. Boysten
Hivision
Pendeton
Verh Tv
Germany
Ty Sid O
Jetler
Ted
Formecy
Americum
Paneture
German officials want severe postwar punishment for leaders
Richard Barth, Berlin correspondent for the Express, argues that Kaiser Wilhelm II and his co conspirators should be rebuilt in Belgium and northern France as a test of punishment and world peace. He names Crown Prince, Admiral Von Tirpitz, and General von Falkenhausen as responsible, insisting the sea treaty must be redefined to prevent future conflict.
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Richard Barth
France
Berlin
the Express
Bell
Admiral von Tirpitz
Falkenhren
Barth
Polish Ultimatum to Germany on Polish Assembly
Zurich Dec 31 The Polish movement has decided to issue an ultimatum to Germany demanding the revocation of the prohibition against Poland’s participation in the elections for the Polish national assembly. Dispatches indicate the move is under consideration.
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Zurich
Germany
Est Prosia
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