New Hope For Compromise Reached In Treaty Talks
Washington reports indicate progress toward a compromise on the peace treaty as Senator Pomerene meets with Senator Lodge and plans a Democratic committee session. Hitchcock set a meeting and Senator Shields, the lone Democratic committee member to back the Lodge plan, signals willingness to take risks on President Wilson’s stance. Washington observers note potential shifts as White and Hitchcock discussions unfold.
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United Press
Washington
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Landon
Loge
Iaw Pomerene
Pomerene
Lodge
Thn
Hitphoork
Wting
Bhletdy
Bitchewrk
Wilitrr
Wileen
Comproc Jee
Taki
Marke
Der
Tumulty
Hinchcock
Wilson
Hitchcock
Mitchcock
Henry White
Europa
Aliark Proposed Paws Washington Dec 11
A push to pass railroad legislation led by the Cummins and Beech bill will top the agenda at conferences of railroad union heads meeting in Washington on Monday The plan opposes the coming anti strike provision and a rider on the Exch bill that would effectively block strikes and affect labor actions during the debate
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Aliark
Paws
Washington
Cummins and Beech
Congress
Average Citizen Plans Year End Tasks in 1919 Tax Notes
A satirical guide from 1919 urges Mr Average Citizen to handle small tasks for the new year. It mentions renewing license plates for an orange 1919 vintage, budgeting for pet costs under the rebate law, and preparing for a two week interview process. It also notes tax questions and exemptions amid New Year preparations.
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Average Ciizen
Average Cithen
Brown
Avernee
Cone Gin
Carlos
Mr. Averegeitleen
Jenkins Charged With Supplying Mexican Rebels Arms
Mexican City Puebla agent Jenkins arrested. accused of supplying rebels with arms and ammunition. Official sources say he fears conviction regardless of court, despite federal jurisdiction ruling. He expects difficulty presenting his evidence.
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Bet
Conmlar
Jenking
Puebla
United States
Denkine
Supreme Court
Federal Couirt
Hie Cat
Seattle Deputies Battle Oriental Gambling in Chinatown
Dec 1 Seattle deputies declare war on oriental gamblers in Chinatown and pledge to shoot if attacked. Intermittent raids on a secret underworld gaming hall had stirred threats for weeks. Last night deputy Brown shot Ah Tong in the leg during a raid as suspects fled.
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Seattle
Chinatown
KMD
Brown
Ah Tong
Lee
Merchants Push Early Ordering to Ease Deliveries
Merchants in Monlicton advocate earlier ordering to secure better selection and reduce late deliveries. They argue early orders spread demand, easing peak loads, though some fear increased costs and overtime for late-in-the-day routes. Transporters warn last minute orders disrupt schedules and raise consumer costs.
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Monlicton
Harmeriventt
White Notin
Park
Ely Morn
MERE MAN BEWARE 1920 LAUNCHING OF WOMAN DRIVES YEAR
A chaotic 1920 prophecy warns men to fear a coming era led by women as leap year myths unfold. The piece suggests women will influence marriage timing, speeches, and domestic roles, while men face a new social order and legal changes in matrimony and celebrations.
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Ipto
Fire chiefs New Year tips for safer living
Fire Chief Ringold offers local residents a set of New Year resolutions to reduce fire risk. He urges no playing with matches, stamping out cigarette and cigar embers, regular chimney cleanings, and immediate cleanup of rubbish to prevent fires.
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Ringold
Malinialo Pendleton
Mubmita
Largest U S Flour Contract Placed Today
The Pendleton Roll Mill secured the largest U S flour contract for January delivery. It calls for 15 000 barrels of straight flour for export at 58 73 per barrel. The previous contract was for 10 000 barrels at 89 65. The mill aims to operate at full capacity to meet the shipment, with no delay due to government rail handling.
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Pendleton War A
Pendleton
Severdine
Owine
Schwarteehnbere
Big Chicago Blaze Overcomes Twenty Five Firemen
In Chicago a major fire at the Albert-Pick Company building overwhelmed twenty five firefighters. Four were reported in serious condition as crews battled the flames and contained the blaze. The incident disrupted area traffic and drew attention from local emergency services.
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Chicago
Kolchak Ministers Die in Train Wreck
London dispatch reports several members of General Kolchak’s government killed when a train carrying officials derailed. Moscow advised no wireless update on casualties. details remain sparse with the line cited as unsettled.
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Kolchak
London
Migiabrnd
Great Game News From Oregon Harvard Clash Report
The Oregonian offers a special game summary between Oregon and Harvard, delivered by wire between 3:34 and 4 p.m. and posted at Weld and Main. Due to the holiday, the paper goes to press tonight and readers can call the Faust Officesonian for details.
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Tororrow
Pasedeath
California
University of Oregon
Harvard
Plan of God
Oregonian
Hunt
Weld and
Main
Main, As Fast Offarkview
Preac
Faust Ofesonian
Bandits Loot Bank In Omaha Suburb Vault Heist
Armed bandits robbed the Farmers and Merchants National Bank at Benton suburb of Omaha at 10 36 am taking between 90 000 and 140 000 in Liberty bonds and 25 000 in cash They forced customers and four clerks into a vault and escaped in a large touring car.
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Omaha
Siz
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Benton
Republican presidential hopeful files acceptance with state
General Wooll aormimeted for president by the Republican state convention has filed acceptance with the secretary of State. Secretary Baker said formal entrance will not change the state, and no law obligates an army officer to resign when entering a political contest.
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Merre, & D
Wooll
Washington
Bec
Worl
Haker
Britain bars passports to Russia ties committee of Brith favors
London reports that the government refused to grant passports to a committee of British favorites appointed to investigate conditions in Soviet Russia. The refusal rests on Britain's lack of diplomatic relations with Soviet Russia, thus making passports invalid.
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London
Britain
Russia
Germany aims to sign peace treaty by January ten
United Press reports from Paris say a protocol will be signed in time to make the German peace treaty effective between January seven and nine. Germany may accept allied demands for 400000 tons of marine materials as compensation for Scapa Flow. Turkey to be expelled from Europe, with Istanbul to be moved to Konich in Asia Minor, per Le Matin and London agreements.
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Henry Woon
United Prem
Paris
Dee
Germany
Iq It Waa
Kurt von Losner
Alline
von Lerand
Durasta
Turkey
le Matin
London
Europe
Mild
Brus
Konich
Asia Minor
Naval Attache Recalled From Spain Amid Tensions
Washington reports the recall of Rear Admiral Decker from Madrid where he served as naval attache during the war due to friction with Ambassador Willard over Spain possibly joining the German side. Decker claimed his work helped keep Spain from entering the war and reducing German submarine activity. Daniels praised Decker as sincere and diligent but noted Willard’s higher status.
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Washington
Teardmind Decker
Madrid
Willard
Spain
Daniela
Decker
State Department
Daniels
Hnaamjor
Wilsons Third Term Attitude Expected Next Week
In Washington on December 31, President Wilson is expected to announce his intention regarding a possible third term. He is preparing a message for reading at a Jackson Day banquet in Jackson, with Democratic officials anticipating his decision in the near future.
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Wilson
Washington
Emter Cumming
Democratic N National Committee
Cummings
Schiffler to Join Estes as City Real Estate Agent
Schiffler, retiring from Pendleton tailoring after about 25 years there, accepts a position as city realty salesman with J. E. Hates and begins Monday. He plans a short vacation in Portland. He owns substantial property in Pendleton and other towns and will handle most of the city real estate business for Mr. Reten. The Orr store vacated space will be remodeled with the adjacent Power Harness Shop to expand Alexanders department store.
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Tal Schiffler
Pendleton
Eity Realty
J. E
Reten
Orr
Schiffler
Alexanders Department Store
DREDGE WILL DRAIN HUNDREDS OF ACRES IN COOS BAY PLAN
Marshfield reports future dredging by the Port of Coos Bay in 1924 to reclaim hundreds of flooded bottom lands. Ranchers expect vast areas to be cultivated for dairying or intensive farming once drained. Conrad & Adelwperser reportedly bought land at the Junction of Cutching Inlet and Coos River for development and speculation.
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Hitler
Coos Bay
Death of Admiral Pillsbury in Washington
Admiral John Pillsbury retired, dies at his home in Washington today from paralysis of the heart. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
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Washington
John Pillsbury
Weather and City News Highlights Today
Foreonet clear and fair conditions with a high of 44 and a low of 24. The issue lists county officials, city notes, and specialized sections on editorial page and overseas items, plus a New Year’s recitation and live news of city, state, and nation.
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Armientia
Overseas
Dary
McCullough Dead at Boise Idaho
Charles Glen McCullough dies in hospital at Bolwe Tolmio after five days illness. A Echo native born April 23 1847 he worked for Stanfield Brothers Sheep Company and leaves a widow Mrs Norn P F McCullough a son Edward two brothers Orville and Carl and two sisters Mrs J M Bryan and Mrs Henry Galloway. Funeral Friday at Echo Catholic church with burial Belo cemetery. Body expected to arrive Friday No 19.
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Bolwe
Tolmio
Stanfield Brothers Sheep Company
McCullough
Echo
Ben F. McCullough
Norn PF. McCullough
Edward
Orville J. McCullough
Republic
Wash
Carl McCullough
J. M. Bryan
Pendleton
Henry Galloway
Eeho
Turial
Belo
County Passes Quota for Christmas Seals
Umatilla county reported it met and exceeded its quota in the 1919 Red Cross Christmas seals drive. It was allotted 1250 dollars in bonds and, by today, had 1524.44 on hand. Joint chairmen Mrs. David B. Hil and Mr. E P Tultoch reported progress as the sale began December 1 with women volunteers and a flying squadron of men selling health bonds.
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Umatilla County
Red Cross
David B. Hil
E P. Tultoch
Arm of Man Found in Pontiac Alley From Odd Incident
A mutilated human arm, described as long with fine skin, was found in an alley in Pontiac, and police noted it as a curious plaything of an alley dog. The strange discovery prompted a swift police response and ongoing investigation.
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Pontica
Mich
Teo
Heeman
Pontiac
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