New law curbs retailer prices in prospect
Washington reports the government plans a drastic two bill move to fix prices. A labor bureau study shows retail prices rising 60 to 99 percent since the war began. The administration aims to control major consumer goods and guarantee producers 5 percent profit while expanding price fixing to farm commodities and construction items. Leather and textiles are among likely targets under broader wartime controls.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor
Polateon
Mt Ie
China mobilizes for war as Allied powers plan aid
Fragmented OCR text shows China preparing for possible conflict, with references to mobilization and allied support. Mentions of generals, wartime plans, and anticipated payments or aid remain unclear. The report points to broader war preparations and international coordination in Asia.
Portland Fire Causes $25,000 Loss
Portland reports a $25,000 fire loss following a blast and fuel leak at a shipbuilding site near St. Mohenta ton and Mast last night. The blaze damaged the hotel area and a nearby refinery, with officials investigating the cause and extent of damage.
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Portland
St Mohenta
Meanegar Ceoning Inn
Weather and health notes from a northern edition
A garbled northern edition summary mentions weather quirks and health topics. It references Cleveland and regional updates with unclear details about wind, heat, and local health efforts. The text is fragmentary and presents unfamiliar names and events, limiting precise interpretation.
Germany Offers Turks Leeway as Armies Move
The piece discusses Germany potentially granting Turkey leeway regarding Armenians and Arabs after the war. It mentions a central powers accommodation, with Turkey’s status and a caliphate question tied to postwar arrangements.
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Germany
Weston girls game ends after rough play on floor
Weston high school faced disruption as local team left the floor amid rough play. Officials and observers blamed crowding, interference by the principal, and rule disputes that halted the contest, with Weston ultimately forced to forfeit and spectators unhappy with the officiating and crowd behavior.
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Cipal
Pitapaivlenh
Sifew South
Patier
Airis
Gini Lthee
Rale
Weston
Dréfernel Uwe
Dodal
Portland Beavers Aim For Baseball Bid In 1920s Season
Fragmentary copy describes Portland, McCredie, and Abe teams planning spring training and conditioning with Portland and Western Tri-State League ties. Mentions Judge McCredie and prospective managers, with focus on preparing for season and potential bids for popularity and play.
Winnipeg Feb 2 Governm ent on private employ facts
Fragmented report from Winnipeg describes a government action affecting private employers. The text is garbled but mentions soldiers and a location, with unclear timeframe and outcome. Further readable details are limited.
Baker Plans France Visit Amid Crises Year Warning
The 1918 critical year forecast by Baker cites Wilson and Allied efforts as pivotal. German air raids on London kill 75 and injure 660, with British counteractions and troop movements shaping impending crises as American forces coordinate war work in France.
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Taker
Ponce
Prence
Baker
Wileson
Laker
Spain Seeks Kaiser Reply Within 48 Hours
A Spanish note to Berlin protests the boarding of the weather Giralla requests representations within 48 hours. The Times cites a Petrograd dispatch on attempts to secure Russian money from foreign banks amid refusals to grant foreign diplomas and comity to Western banks.
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Berlin
Giralla
Times
Petrograd
Banka Bs
Eruetan
Canadian casualty list cites Gibbs of Portland killed
Ottawa bulletin reports C R Gibbs of Portland Oregon killed in action as part of a growing casualty list. The notice notes continued labor unrest in Europe with strikes spreading to Zurich motor and weather workers and calls for resolution. Berlin street clashes are also reported amid ongoing global conflict.
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Ottawa
C. R. Gibbs
Portland
Oregon
Zurich
John L. Sullivan Dies at Home in Abington
Ex champion John L. Sullivan, famed bareknuckle and boxing hero who held the world title after defeating Kilrain, collapsed and died at his Abington home. His career included a famous 21 round bout with James J. Corbett in New Orleans in 1892. He died at age 6? years, with later life marked by temperance work and public appeal.
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Abington
Musa
Jonn I. Sullivan
Pugillat
Sullivan
Pugiliat
Jake Kilrain
Minales
Ippi
James J. Corbett
New Orleans
Ballivan
Umatilla County Behind on Thrift Campaign Drive
Umatilla County faces a slow start in buying war savings stamps for the year. Officials report a countywide quota of 46,000, but December and January sales are weak, with totals around 12,000 to date. Local post offices banks and authorities note limited progress and encourage rapid purchases of stamps and thrift bonds.
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Umatilla County
Jess Bay
Orluis Pust
American National Bank
Wiceel
Toin
War Savings
Chriftt
Tampa
Drunkenness Fines Rise Under New Prohibition Policy
John Snyder faced police court after violations linked to bootleg liquor and drunkenness. The new ordinance tightens penalties for possessing liquor unlawfully and buying bootlegged alcohol, with fines increasing beyond the previous 10 pound limit. Snyder was fined 50 for possession and related charges, making him the third offender this period to pay the city for unlawful liquor possession.
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Pendleton
Oon
Gerald
Henge
John Snywder
Mauer
Flo
Ely
Berlin Strikers Threatened With Military Punishments
A list from the local draft board shows thirty asked for physical examinations on February 1 under Dr. D. J. McFall. Names span Pendleton and surrounding towns in Oregon, with addresses in Freewater and Weston, plus Portland and San Pedro California. The document preserves multiple spellings and minor OCR errors while outlining the looming disciplinary action against strikers.
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D. J. McFall
John EB. Sones
Pendleton
Oregon
Frank M. Lamy
Weston
Claude L. Rowland
McCoy
Ore
Harley J. Sprague
Preewater
Frank Flanery
Edward A. Nebon
Ewell H. Edwards
Jor B. S Tover
Eell
Propeck
Freewater
Burl E Weaton
Robert D. Compton
Milton
George A. Gravatt
Care H Hudeman
Adams
Leonard G. Rohterg
Alber
James C. Edwards
Wm. J. Roberts
Cecil M. Jones
Jones C. Eaton
Freewrater
Jyle A. McIntyre
Adama
Grover Minthorne
Willan J. Walters
Walters
Estes
San Pedro
California
Archie FE. Rugg
Ovucar H. Schults
Oré
J C Moreland Dies at Home in Salem
J C Moreland, longtime clerk of the supreme court for ten years, died suddenly of heart failure at his Salem home. He worked yesterday and passed away before relatives could reach his bedside. He was 73, celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary last July, and leaves a widow, three sons and two daughters.
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J. C. Moreland
Supreme Court
Trapshooters Start Tryouts For State Meet At Pendleton
Tropehooters of Mendleton open six week trial series at new West Webb trap grounds prepared by Earl Coutts. The event selects Pendleton’s two delegates for the state shoot in Portland in May. Twenty five birds are to be shot weekly for six Sundays with free targets for women and guests.
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Tropehooters of
Mendleton
Earl Coutts
West Webb Street
Pendleton
Portland
Coutts
First National Buys Adjoining Small Building
The First National Bank completed a purchase of a one story brick building on Moly Street just south of the bank, acquiring 22 feet of frontage and 50 feet on Main Street from George Shell of Walla Walla. Bank officials say the reason is to create space for future operations, with tenants Sel Baum and the Currier Milliner Store occupying for two years.
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Moly Street
George Shell
Walla Wally
SOG
Birghia
Wiruot
Sinwell
Currier Milliner
Differences Settled With Holland Folk
The Hague Feb 2 Negotiations between Holland and the United States over Dutch ships held in American waters have concluded satisfactorily. The vessels are free to sail under provisional arrangements. Many Dutch ships were detained in New York harbor for months awaiting this settlement of differences regarding cargo and et al.
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Holland
United States
American
New York Harbor
British push toward Jericho encircles Turks near Jerusalem
British forces begin a maneuver north of Jericho and Jerusalem, aiming to compel Turkish withdrawal from Jordan, advancing encirclement to pressure Turkish defenses and secure movements toward key towns.
Dutch Workers Begin Indefinite General Strike
Amsterdam reports the union secretariat calls an indefinite general strike across Holland starting Monday due to wartime hardships. Protests arise from loan workers facing harsh living conditions amid ongoing shortages and economic strain.
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Amsterdam
Maiieal Eoclaims
Loan Workers Secretariat
Holland
Mongay
Vocational Course Initiatives At Salem Hatch Farm
Salem officials authorize a new vocational program focused on tractor engine operation and repair. Courses will be taught under state oversight with instructors including Eugene Whee and others at the agricultural college. Applications from McMinnville and Hood River for enrollment are awaiting decisions.
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Evluedtion
Kune
Fendlein
Amd
Eugene Whee
Teay Srp Courdee
Biiith-Hugien Aw
Hein Ff Dv
Perlleton
Eugens
Lui
Dryson
Agricultural College
McMinneult
Hood River
Independent Socialists Plan Big Protest Over Arrest of Their Leader
Amsterdam reports that independent socialist leader Dittmann is detained as military force tightens control in Berlin. Protests are planned nationwide while hunger and ration cuts spark fear of deeper unrest amid wartime shortages.
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Gever Mus Nition Planta
Berlin
Duseldorff
Daptslg
Duttiann
Dittman
Bértie
Plamondon Reports Conditions At Front
Lieutenant J. K. Plamondon, formerly of this city, writes from France about winter, road conditions, and military use of automobiles. He notes small engines, rough grades, reliance on four wheeled drives, and many trucks and touring cars in service. He observes mules and horses remain essential for terrain damaged by shellfire and predicts their continued value in war transport.
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France
J. K. Plamondon
Henry A. Barrett
Athena
Jeffrey Qued
Muller
Aerie
Argentine recalls German military attaches in Berlin and Vienna
The state department confirms Argentine military and naval attaches in Berlin and Vienna are recalled to report home within three months. Major Kingelin, previously in Berlin, is recalled.
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State Department
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Vienna
Kingelin
Epechal Mierton
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