Fourth Loan Interest Plan Weighs Conversion Notes
Predictions discuss a new loan of about one billion with four and a half percent interest. Some favor converting existing first loan bonds to the new issue to gain higher rates, while others note many first bonds already converted. County quota estimates for Umatilla suggest a lower target than the fourth loan, with calls to adjust the fifth loan allotment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Rice
Pires National Bank
Umatilla
Stice
Jvet
Secretary Advocates 900000 Volunteer Army
Washington January 1 Secretary Faker pushes a temporary volunteer army of 900000 to speed discharge of those who have already served. A bill authorizing this army will be sent to Congress soon.
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Washington
Faker
Soene
Evervice
Congress
Pendleton Soldier Visits Mother's Birthplace in Europe
Jim Bowler of Pendleton serving with the 146th field artillery writes home from Coblenz and Treves in Germany. He will remain in Europe for some time as part of the army of occupation. He recently enjoyed visiting Treves, the town where his mother was born.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bowler
Pendleton
146Th Field Artillery
Coblenz
Europe
Army of Occupation
Treves
Hermiston Farmer Joe Kremer Recruits in War Funds
Joe Kremer a young Hermiston farmer of German descent serves in the Red Cross War Fund drive and also in the United War Fund effort under the Central Loyalty Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kremer
Hermiston
United War Fund
Central Loyalty Committee
California Goes Wild Over First Men From Abroad
Oakland Calif Jan 2 Two trains bearing 643 officers and men of the field artillery California and a company of casuals Ned arrived here The population of every town along the route turned out to greet the homecoming heroes Pandemonium broke loose as the trains crossed the Nevada California Line yesterday afternoon
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Oakland
Calif
Fard Feld Artillery
California
Presidio
Santines
Meee
Nevada-California
Pre War State for Railroads Not Possible
Washington Jan 2 The return of the hundred companies that controlled railroads before the war is impossible unless key reforms are preserved Director General McAdoo told Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. Three options exist: return to private control, government ownership, or reconstruction to unify operations with private initiative. He predicted government surpluses exceeding 100 million for the year and a potential rate reduction by year end 1919. A 196 million shortfall was reported for 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McAdtire
McAdoo
Healee
New Military Plan Delayed by Dent Opposition
Washington reports Representative Dent chairing the hours military committee refuses to handle the war department reorganization bill. His insurgency blocks Peacetime military policy this congress. Representative Kahn, set to chair in March, travels to Europe to confer with Pershing and allied leaders and will push an army reorganization bill based on the general staff plan.
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Washington, Inn
Dent
Hours
War Department
Congress
Kahn
Europe
Pershing
Old Third Oregon Slated For Return
Washington war department announces that units of the Forty-first Division are to be convoyed home early. The order includes the 162nd Infantry formerly the Third Oregon, plus the 16th, 144th, and 162nd Infantry units, with battalions revised. The division is composed mainly of Pacific Northwest troops. In Riga, German troops are said to have abandoned the city, now possibly in Bolshevik hands, per a Berlin dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Unite F
Pacific
162 Infantry
Oregon
Geri
Copenhagen
Riga
Berlin
Men Learn to Love Men of Division They Serve
Letters from Life France December 1918 recounts a Utah County ally’s friend in Oregon, describing a long, arduous drive to a distant sector. The writer details the 75 mile northward trek, 40 mile range explorations, and the division’s daily labor under cold rain. He notes scarce cigarettes, long shifts, and praise from officials and soldiers for their wartime service, foreshadowing continuation on page 3.
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France
Tindale
Mons
Verdun
Rheims
Tate Borham
Rome Welcomes Wilson With Wide Public Ovation
President Wilson arrived in Rome on a special train to a massive crowd. King Victor Emmanuel III and Queen Elena greeted him as soldiers and diplomats lined the platform. The reception, marked by cheers, church bells, and marching bands, echoed the Paris to Rome journey. Wilson plans to address the Italian people directly on the peace process, following similar speeches in France and Britain.
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Henry Woop
United Frees
Rome
Wilson
Pao
Victor bin Tinnite
Ite
Kine
Rithm
Adiane
Amberkaiber Iare
Titian Alvinimaitorollers
Coen
Alng
Amor
Gunn
Hone
Sle
Curtiaien
Red Crowe TY. Mo Cga
Hue
Paris
Aes Thetran
Quirinal
New Ordinance Drafted to Allow Limited Openings
City council sessions debated a draft regulating public gatherings. The plan would permit limited attendance at picture shows and churches under health rules, with enforcement by fire and health authorities and new staff assignments.
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Alls
James A. Fee
Gould
Alent
Alt Theater
52 Cases Now In City Official Report
City officials confirm 52 quarantine cases present with progress noted. New cases reported since yesterday total five while blue flags dropped nine, indicating improvement. Names and addresses listed for quarantined individuals appear in the official notice.
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J. L. Kisinger
Turner
John Heaney
Wilma. Meader
Granger
Pita Graham
Mrs P D Ellis Dies of Influenza at 34
Mrs P Wy Ellin amott aged 34 died last night at her home 102 South Masry Street Gf affuenmeh appears garbled but records show her birth in Homercy Washington and residence in Elgin Oregon for years She was married to the chief of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co A daughter and husband survive along with parents and many siblings The body to be shipped to Elgin for burial
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Tmeheraph Co
Teaver
Bititr Weloete
Blede
Mire
John Oralwun
New Germany Under Bavaria Now Predicted
Vienna dispatch reports Privately Masaryk announces a plan for a German confederation under a central authority, with the destruction of Russian supremacy and separation of Hungarian lands. The scheme includes a Czech Slovak confederation with German Austria and other regions, reshaping central Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Bavaria
Vienna
Jin
Wilwin
Lloyd George
Clemonneau
Atetria
Hoover Named Head of Food Relief in Restored Territories
London report states Hoover appointed director general of relief efforts in restored and enemy territories. Announcement notes British forces have landed at Riga amid ongoing operations in the Baltic region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
All Food Relief
U—Hoover
Storm Threat Looms As 900 Men Remain On Board Ship
Aboard the Northern Pacific off Fire Island New York weather worsens as 900 troops yet aboard the wrecked transport are moved by boats and lifeboats. By 10 pm 1600 had been removed and 20 rows unable to reach safety amid heavy seas and drifting wreckage.
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Fine Island
N. Y. Dan
Northern
Pacific
Block and Tuckie
Teamsport
Sidella Fire Island
Amerank
France
Northern Pacific
Helpleen
Wipper
Des Moines
Columbia
Teutonic Names Cite Noncontributing Wartime Duties
A January 3 118 era Central Loyalty Committee bulletin lists local residents with Teutonic names accused of refusing or delaying payments to the United War Work. Delinquents include Nick Gropmebaurer a Umapine district fruit farmer valued at about 10000 and Browne who contributed late, plus Henman Pehokeebele heir of Peter Bethke and others with varied property values and pledges. The notice labels them as noncontributing or delayed supporters of Liberty bonds and war funds.
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United War
Nick Gropmebaurer
Umapine
Bownlity
Peter Bethke
Fithe
Fred Meihoft
Aimapire
Germany
Willian
Wer
de Pomient
Agenvier
Biemm
Liberty
Walla Walla
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Thoes
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H. J. Taylor
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Frank J. McMonies
FP. E King
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Ralph Folcom
Taylor
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W. H. Cox
H. H. Hubbell
Guy C Matlock
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J. R. Raley
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Frank Ely
Lincoln
Dehing
Lcncoln
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Cietie
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