Peace Conference Opens as Wilson Leads Work in Paris
President Wilson today rolled up his sleeves and began the real work of the peace conference in Paris. He conferred with Premier Orlando and Foreign Minister Poincaré, preparing a memorandum for the late afternoon meeting with British French and American statesmen. He canceled plaza trips but hopes to visit Brussels soon if possible as a flood of peace suggestions pours in. A broken arm kept Al Stasher in a sling after an auto accident.
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United Prom
Paris
Wilton
Orlando
Donino
Brussels
Euroape
Hur
al Stasher
Fir Tree Burns For Over 4 Months Despite Rainfall
Portland report says a dead fir tree four feet in diameter ignited June 7 1918 during a forest fire burned continuously until November near the mouth of the north fork Cedarpine river. Ranger John Kirkpatrick notes the flames persisted due to core clinkers that stay hot and require heavy rainfall to cool off.
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Portland
Jan
John Kirkpatrick
North Fork Ciepine River
Nathanal Morent
Kirkpatrick Sarn
Howe
New York Harbor Strike Shuts Ferries and Ports
In New York a major strike by laborers and marine workers has halted ferry service and tied up the port. About 16,000 workers have joined, leaving rivers empty and goods piled at terminals. The labor dispute centers on working hours and threatens wider economic disruption without government intervention.
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New York
Jan
Luis
Manhattan
New York Harbor
Marine Workers
Pendleton Council votes against payments to fellow members
A Pendleton city council motion to oppose and refuse payment of any bill to a fellow council member failed four to two. The decision was met with mixed reaction as proceedings paused with notes that continuation is on page 3.
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Pendleton City
Defective Flues Cause Most Fires in Pendleton Year
Fire Chief Ringold reports to the council that defective flues led most fires in Pendleton last year. The list shows defects include faulty wiring, careless handling of gasoline, smoking in bed, and other hazards, totaling multiple incidents across categories.
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Pendleton
Ringold
Par Heaton
Ritner Aims to Correct Injustice for Oregon Truckers
Senator Roy W Ritner plans action to enforce Washington license payments by Oregon truckers due to cross border operation. He travels to Portland and then Salem, illness permitting, to push road funding, license hikes, and highway work while the state highway commission lays out year plans including Columbia highway through Morrow county and Amity county projects.
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Roy W. Ritner
Oregon
Washington
Fmitner
Hitner
Portland
Balom
Hele
Mayors Form Welcoming Committees for Returning Soldiers
Officials in Oregon towns organize county and town welcoming committees as part of a statewide plan outlined by Governor Withycombe and coordinated by the Patriotic Service League. Mayors will head committees to greet returning soldiers, with county demonstrations planned as more men come home.
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Oregon
SEC
Chessman Heads
Withycombe
Ee Ba
Mays
Patriotic Bervier
Flu Drops in Pendleton as Quarantines Decline
Quarantine officer Broweh reports Pendleton sees major decline in flu measures with quarantined homes reduced to 18 and no severe cases yesterday. No infected patient remains at St Aithons hospital. Council review cites January 2 as last formal update with 6 quarantines then and 15 now under care, 53 discharged.
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Broweh
St. Aithons’s Hospital
Tireach
Humber
Alma
Are Local Soldiers to Get No Welcome?
Local veterans returning from service face a mixed reception as Pendleton and Umatilla County groups plan a public welcome. The Umatilla County Patriotic Service League will organize a countywide celebration, with the Pendleton Commercial Club coordinating arrangements, while skepticism remains about tallying individual welcomes due to varied arrival dates.
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Pendleton
sKoerview
Umatilla
Lee
Ole Brown
Fred Trance
Toma Wii
Cordleton
George Haer
Patriotic Service
Lesgue
East Prussia towns wrested from Poles
The German army recaptured several towns in East Prussia from Polish control, with reports stating significant gains near Posen and surrounding areas. The situation in East Prussia is described as improving, though details remain limited.
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East Prussia
Invasion of Canada Schemes Revealed by Senate Evidence
Washington January 1. Senate committee investigated German Navy veterans in the United States planning to invade Canada before U S entry. Probers cited groups drilling with rifles and bearing influence on public opinion. Army said these networks were well organized with numerous branches, though no concrete plan emerged.
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Washington
Canada
United States
Senate
Justine Txing
Germany
Koniewohundenki Belinen
Railroad Rates Will Rise Soon, Rail Exec Warns
Washington hearings heard Rep. Trevitt Cuyler, representing railroad executives, tell the Interstate Commerce Committee that government rail charges must increase. He stated rates will have to be raised shortly to control costs.
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Washington
Dan. F
Trewitt Cuyler
Interstate Commerce Committee
County Road City Street Law Decision Pending
A garbled report discusses a municipal issue on whether County Road should be renamed City Street and who decides. City Attorney A. Fee Kuanthian, Gary Kindrell, and others are cited as drafting legal actions while lawmakers weigh how to proceed under impending ordinances.
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Howe
Ciy Attorney Des. A. Fee Kuanthian
Gary Kindrell
Riko
Ely
Shechy
More Cultivation of County Farm Urged
The jury report favors better farming on the Golinty poor farm including irrigation and alfalfa planting. It notes the buildings are in poor shape and recommends repairs, repainting, and improving dining facilities. Latrines and storage areas are described as clean, with inmates reportedly well cared for.
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Golinty
Onde
Widespread fighting as rival factions clash in Germany
Entente troops prepare to occupy Berlin as chaos spreads across Germany. Widespread street fighting leaves John Granden wounded, and reports say Liebknecht Scholtz form a new government from Berlin police headquarters. General strikes halt work nationwide, with revolts in Nuremberg and other cities.
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London
Jone
John Granden
United Pres
Berlin
Teric
Copenhagen
Jan. C
Liebknecht
Ledbour
Scholtz
Hertin
Sptartacans
Local War Fund a Split Over Contributions
The Central Loyalty Committee reports mixed support from Umapine and Milton for the United War Work Fund. Herman Behnke refuses to contribute while Nick Grosecbaurer offers a small sum. prune grower value around 10000. William Swash about 204. Fred Meihoff declines citing support for relatives. JE Toon of Milton also declines.
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Herman Behnke
United War Work
Nick Grosecbaurer
Umapine
Britian Plans Destruction of Un surrendering Forts
Fragmentary report notes Britain intends to destroy forts that refuse surrender in a supposed campaign against Turkish defenses. The garbled text references Jews inferned Turkey and Deerdapcies with unclear context and multiple typos.
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Turkey
Auto Bandit Killed After Fight With Walla Walla Sheriff
A gun battle near Walteourg left an alleged auto thief dead after a pursuit by Walla Walla Sheriff’s posse. Charles Greene, 23, and Lynn Ager, 61, were identified among suspects. Sheriff Loo farws or nearby officers exchanged shots with the fugitives, and a game warden later shot a suspect. The incident followed a series of alleged nighttime thefts at a Maurice Works ranch, with deputies tracing the car to a Franklin area. Additional details describe the pursuit, the two men involved, and the officers who joined in the chase late Monday night. The report continues on page 6.
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Duseddorff
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Dowd
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Circe
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Eell
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Walteourg
J. Tharnes
Emoreom Wood
Waithbury
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