Avalanche wrecks Alpine villages in renewed Italian disaster
An Alpine avalanche from the Alps destroys Demonte Vermaute and Limon villages in Piedmont near the Swiss frontier. Authorities warned residents to flee as the surge buried homes and sleepers. workers search ruined towns for casualties. First reports say seven people perished in a blaze near Adel as the deluge rushed down the valley.
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Rome
Jan
Haveral
Miedmont
Demonte
Vermaute
Limon
Adel
Commander censures sergeant acquittal in adultery case
The acquittal of Sergeant Jon White, a former army recruiting officer, on adultery charges was publicly disapproved by General Hunter Liggett. The court martial at Vancouver, Washington, noted White’s absence without leave and alleged misconduct with Myrtle X. The couple disappeared after leaving Walla Walla and Alameda, with no further word since.
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Jon White
Hunter Liggett
Western Department of the Army
Newr
San Franciso
Bergeant White
Wale la Walla
Vancouver
Turrecke
Lanus
Alameda
White
Mort
Yakima
Walla Walla
Woodmen Install Officers Then Feast
Woodmen of the World held a meeting to install officers and then host a banquet. New officers installed last night include Fred Stroble as commandant, T. Vaughan as divisory lieutenant, Thomas Fitzgerald as banker, Walker as clerk, H. D. Mitliman as cot, Carl Mooinnin as sentry, and C. D. Livermerd as watchman.
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Wodmen
Metalla
Imaure
Vaughan
Warelentiera
APG
Fred Stroble
T. Vauehan
Thomas Fitegerald
Pr. Walker
H. D. Mitliman
Carl Mooiinnin
CD. Livermerd
Knights of Pythias Install New Officers
Local Knights of Pythias meeting elected and installed new officers amid a formal ceremony. Officers named include the grand commandery and treasurer with several candidates receiving assignments and duties for the upcoming term.
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Knights OF Pythias
Measures In House And Senate Filed On First Day Of Session
On opening day the Oregon legislature filed seventeen measures in the House and Senate. The list includes proposals on taxation, court procedures, and public welfare. Several bills reference state finances, property rights, and municipal concerns, with committees and sponsors noted.
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Senate
Security Apartments To Not Be Fully Furnished Says Builders
Builders state new Security Apartments will not be completely furnished and tenants must pay for many amenities. They plan furnishing limited essentials like light fixtures and storage, with appliances and certain comforts provided only as optional or at tenant expense.
Realty Board Men of Portland Visit Community Meeting
Realty board men from Portland attend a local gathering at the Peterstate Realty Abtictetion with expected discussions on housing matters. Attendees include leaders such as AG Choweend President Arthmad and others, while neighbors and relations are invited to participate in the event.
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Athen AG
Arthmad
Thewkdinst
4000 Captives of War Granted Repatriation
In Patish a government decree orders immediate repatriation of 4000 captives of war. The move follows Premier Clemen’s directive and involves_privahere OLE Vetel bth Pere.
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Patis
Clemencou Fe
Pere
Thieves Take Money Hidden in Old Shoes
A fragmented report describes thieves seizing money cached in the toes of old shoes. The garbled text references wiring, fans, and cached cash, mentioning a house, greenbacks, and an ongoing search by authorities or observers amid unclear details.
Steamer Swamped In Terrific Gale Leaves 989 Missing
A steamer was driven off course by a fierce gale. The vessel sprang a leak and abandoned its voyage after a desperate battle to stay afloat. Rough seas sent the ship astray, with 989 missing as rescuers and crew fought to save lives overnight.
Defense of New Is Suddenly Halted
In Los Angeles Jam argued on behalf of Harry New when a defendant, Lecompte Da Viv, abandoned the defense after a brief adding, leaving the case to the court. Attorney Wrolwing contends he can close his argument tonight.
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Jam
Harry New
Lecompte da
Gomneel
Dinide
Mexican Resolutions Urge Abrogation of Treaty with China
News from Nogales reports Mexican resolutions urging abrogation of a treaty with China amid heated debate. The irritants center on perceived concessions and possible changes to the canal and tariff framework affecting Mexico and the United States. Strong public agitation surrounds the issue in Cananoi and Mexico City.
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Nogales
Arle
fHendelilo Anicotmores
Chinew
Mexico
Mexicca City
Cananoi
Report of Japanese convoy for arms to Mexico denied
Washington January 12 The state department denied any knowledge of or evidence supporting a report that a Japanese convoy carried arms to Mexico today. The brief denial offered no further details or corroboration.
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Mexico
Washington
Tate Deputament Todas
House Backing Rehabilitation Fund and Reconstruction Hospital
The House unanimously favors a rehabilitation fund of 100000 from the industrial accident fund and an expanded compensation law. A concurrent adjournment resolution passes. A separate bill targets royalty payments on a patented payment, making nonpayment a felony with up to five years. A joint committee approves a seven member fish and game opinion with two divisions and a neutral chair.
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Luchiuod
Warren Company
Intredwelng
Kane
Huwelen
The
Hose
Senate
Census Committee Meeting Tonight
Census committee plans a 7 PM meeting at the Commercial Association room to approve final steps for the ward check and assign enumerator duties across districts. George A Hart Mio chairs as committee head, with attention to territory coverage and accountability.
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Pendleton
George A. Hart- Mio
Genom
Kuehward
Grange Leader Asked to Resign by State Master
Vancouver January 13. Washington Grange at Orchardon called for the resignation of William Chuck, minister of the state Grange, after a resolution denounced his support of the triple alliance and radical labor rhetoric. The motion criticized his attempts to align with political parties and warned such actions harm Grange unity and farmer interests. The Washington Grange committee, including Herschly and McCafferty, reported the meeting's vote against his continued leadership.
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Willueam Chuck
Erante
Washington Grange
Orchardn
Dan Pofen Grarty
Huck
Uvrought
Dierepute
Rhie
Gimond Rayputs
Bach
Setenmon
Washington
Crvage
France to Decorate Lloyd George with Legion of Honor
France today decided to decorate Lloyd George with the grand cross of the Legion of Honor. The action follows a report that Lloyd George sent an angry message to the British minister of commerce urging harmony with the French ministry on economic questions.
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Patus
France
Lloy George
Legion of Hono
Lloyd George
Commerce
State cannot recall ratification once acted says dry state
Washington January 13. W m Wheeler general counsel for the anti falcon leme declares that once a constitutional amendment has been ratified for ratification it cannot be withdrawn. Maryland and New York were reported considering recalling these modifications of the prohibition.
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Washington
W. m Wheeler
Gener
Maryland
New York
Kentuckian Named Assistant Treasurer
Washington January 13 Guy EF Allen of Somerset Kentucky was today named assistant treasurer of the United States by President Wilson.
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Kentuckian
Washington
Guy EF. Allen
Someret, Ky
United States
Wilsun
Wholesale award of Army medals to swivel-chair heroes
Washington reports bitter criticism over alleged unfair medals for officers who never left Washington. Gallivan accuses wartime leaders of deskbound recognition, claiming many recognized figures never served in action. He argues the policy magnified a gulf between frontline veterans and staff officers at the capital.
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Cma
Paris
Gallivan
Woshington
Washineten
Ted Inte
Amonne
Second Arms
Paborrae
Supreme Peace Conference Ends with Decisive Steps
The Supreme Peace Conference completed its sessions today, outlining decisions on disarmament and future framework. It states the United States favored limited commitments while European powers negotiated terms. minutes of the power conference were to be published.
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Supreme Council OF Peace Conference
Patus
United States
Wallace
Mobs Storm Town Hall in Prussia Village
Berlin dispatch reports mobs attacked the town hall at Haraborn in Fhenial Prue yesterday, seized archives, and looted stores along the Jaerestragse. Disturbance spread to Marsberg and Bruckhouven as clashes with police continued through the night.
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London
Jam. C
Haraborn
Fhenial Prue
Arn
Berlin
Jaerestragse
Marsberg
Bruckhouven
Radical rail workers advocate seizure on lines
Nome dispatch reports extremists among railway workers openly seizing lines and rejecting all government concessions. Post office telephone and telegraph workers also refuse government offers in a tightened labor dispute.
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NOME
Wholesale Prosecution Looms For Census Obstructors In Seattle
Seattle ward reports warn of wholesale prosecution for those who refuse to answer census questions or impede enumeration. Police chief Warren back enumerators amid threats from radicals. District census supervisor Roy Jef ford announced penalties up to $100 for obstructing the census as more residents resist inquiries.
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Seattle
Ward
Parsons
Censis
Roy Joeford
Surrey
Baer
Encamerateras
Warren
Effords
Mrford
Index of Today's News Clate Weather Notes
A fragmented index block lists weather terms and place names with unclear context. It mentions various locations and topics such as weather, events, and notices, but readable details are limited and the exact items remain ambiguous. The piece resembles a busy front page index rather than a single coherent story.
Oregon Supreme Court affirms Olcott governorship
Salem reports the Oregon Supreme Court, by four to three, awards the governorship to Ben W. Olcott for the full term of the late James Withycombe. Justice JoHnJ writes the leading opinion with concurrences from McBride, Bean, and Bennett. dissenters are Harris with Benson and Burnett.
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Ben W. Olcott
Oregon
James Withycombe
Supreme Court
Juatlen Johtt
McBride
Fexn
Bennett
Jude Harris
Benson
Burnett
Oregon pioneer Max Bloch longtime La Grande merchant dies
Portland January 13 Max Bloch brother in law of R Alexander dies after long service in La Grande business life spanning over fifty six years. Born in Germany he moved to America as a youth choosing Oregon as home. Survived by widow Mrs M. Bloch and son W E Bloch plus Milton Bloch architect La Grande Dave Bloch advertising man New York and daughter Stelle Bloch La Grande. Funeral at Holman’s 2 pm Wednesday burial Beth Brach with Rabbi Jonah B Wine and Masonic order officiating. Mr Bloch was brother in law of R Alexander whose wife is Bloch’s sister.
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Max
Bloch
Oregon
la Grande
la Grandee
Germany
America
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Ben
Mra M. & Bloch
Axon
W. FE. Bloch
East Thirty-sixth Street
Milton & Bloch
Poland rejects Red's offer to make peace
London dispatch reports Poland refuses the Bolsheviks peace terms amid wartime evacuations of Denikin's forces. Cracow dispatch notes a Soviet premier Nikolai Tserenyev sent a letter to the Italian socialists deploring revolutionary moves, while an upheaval in Italy could affect Soviet peace talks with European powers.
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Red
London
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Denikin
Acrerdipe
Boluleviki
Cracow
Milan
Nikolai Tersine
Tiwe
Tintian
Mueceme
Italy
Idaho Labor Leaders Silent on Fifth Convention
Pocatello Idaho January 12 The Idaho State Federation of Labor met here Monday with delegates from printers electrical workers carpenters teachers and others in attendance The leaders offered no comment on the issues being considered for the fifth annual convention and the federation prepared for the gathering without public statements.
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Pocatelly
Tdihe
Idaho State Federation of Labor
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