Three Questions Dominate Final Conference Talk
Paris January 15 Three questions dominated the discussion of the conference program for the first full day of the peace congress. Will the session be open or secret which should be broached first and how to address the Bolshevik issue. Clemenceau likely to head the conference with Wilson second in influence.
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Paris
Aod
Clemenceau
Wilson Deeside
Minnor
Protlem
Wilson
Sister's War News Carried by Red Cross Message
A Rosenberg family story from wartime: Red Cross relay from Switzerland confirms relatives in Holstein Germany are alive. Catherina and Annamartie in good health, husband wounded and hospitalized, Hen rich dead, Anna and children thriving, three sons serving. Message dated October 30.
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Rosenberg
Red Cros
Germany
United States
Switzerland
Mr. Rowenberg
Kia
Anna
Henneich
Lest We Forget Fund Contribs From Umapine and Milton
The Central Loyalty Committee notes weak support for the United War Work Fund from Umapine residents Herman Bolmke Nick Groseetaurer and Fred Meihoff who refused orreluctantly contributed. William Swash valued at about 20000 also declined. J E Hoon of Milton likewise refused to contribute to the fund aiding service members.
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Herman Bolmke
Umapinn
United War Work Fund
Nick Groseetaurer
Umapine
Milton
Central Loyalty Committee
Yankee Has Surprise For Magician He Knew The Business
London report from a suburban variety show recounts a conjuror inviting an American soldier to inspect an egg as part of a trick. The egg vanishes and reappears beneath the soldier's chin, prompting the performer to admit he had intended a different outcome for his own game.
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London
Hymany
Boryo
Armistice Talks Reported as Berlin Factions Agree
Berlin dispatches report factions in Berlin agreeing to an armistice. Copenhagen and Amsterdam cables note peace negotiations between Spartans and the German government with a plan for a tentative armistice to halt fighting for a 16 hour ceasefire.
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Berlin
Copenhagen
Amsterdam
Spertacans
Noither
Hindenburg 15 Made Commander in East
London Jan 15 Hindenture has been made supreme commander of the German forces for the protection of eastern borders. The Zurich correspondent of the Journal wired today. The action signals a precaution against invasion by Polish forces or the Russian Bolsheviki.
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London
Zurich
Journg
Condition of Colonel House Satisfactory
Paris Jan 15 The conviction of Colonel Hotne though he sits confined to his bed with illness is very satisfactory to say He expects to be out in a few days
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Paris
Northwest Men of Fourth Land Today in New York
North west field artillery troops arrived in New York with 1300 men from Oregon Washington California Idaho and Montana including Peter McIntyre of Pendleton They sailed for France July 13 and faced a storm en route There were 300 sick or wounded amid 1206 aboard Victoriously greeted by mayoral committee Salvation Army and Red Cross upon landing then moved to Camp Merritt for demobilization
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Oregon
Whellington
California
Idaho
Montana
Mith Field Artillery
Camp Lewin
France
Brest
Camp Merritt
Cone
Gam Lewis
Camp Lawih
Huns
Greenman
Portland
New York
Colpg
England
Camp Dearnee
Brent
America
Romeevan
Molasses Tank Explosion Kills Dozens in Boston
A Puritan Deliery Company molasses tank on the wharf exploded, overflowing a 2 million gallon storage. About 30 people died and around 50 were seriously injured, with some expected to die. many others were hurt in the blaze and chaos.
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Boston
Dan
Puritan Diethery Company
Constitutionality of McAdoo's Railroad Plan Questioned
Washington Jan 15 The constitutional validity of McAdoo's proposed five year extension of government railroad operation was questioned today by A P Thom counsel for the railroad incentives.
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Washington
McAdoo
Ied
A. P. Thom
Ieccntives
Kaiser Trial Recommendation Report From German Council
Berlin reports that a German council recommended that the former Kaiser be brought to trial to determine his role in the war. The commission concluded the omission to deter smine his responsibility, and the Hague style process was discussed.
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Berne Dam
Berlin
Building boom seen as contractor plans return
Local contractor Leon LaDow announces the resumption of his contracting and architectural work and plans to reopen his small planning mill on Weet Alia Street. He reports a busier winter and expects substantial building in Pendleton for the coming spring, including new homes. The public notice notes LaDow will oversee both design and construction on contracts.
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Wight
Vomling
Pendleton
Leon Hinde
LaDow
LaDow Doce
Secre
War secretary Baker may retire from Wilson cabinet
Washington January 4 persistent rumor says Secretary Baker may resign and return to Cleveland to set up a law practice. If he leaves he could be offered the attorney general post, while he would have served in the cabinet during the war and could be tied to key contracts and army mobilization matters.
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Washington
Baker
Wilson
Cleveland
Haker
Ander Heyy
Hostiue
Europe
Io Finkshins
Department — Ltelore
Ineehden
Baler
German Prisoners to Rebuild War-Devastated France
Paris January 15. A French government announcement says German prisoners of war will rebuild areas wrecked in France. Prisoners are to be employed on reconstruction projects in devastated regions. Two hundred one hundred? yearn May be released for work by March 20.
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Paris
Eremy Phieonem
Frthee
Roosevelt's Flag Draped Casket Carried Into Church
A dramatic image shows the flag draped casket of President Roosevelt being borne into a church. The ceremony is described as simple, with mourners present and banners signaling a country in reflection at the funeral service.
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Roosevelt
Ultra Spectrum Taboo at Mooney Defense Debate
A Chicago convention session features intense debate with broad religious and political factions, discussing a wage plan and a 100000 defense fund for Mooney. The event draws 1400 attendees from Mt towns across the country, while prohibitions on certain terms and groups dominate the discourse.
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Chicago
Dan
Mooney
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Radiexi
Congres
Rejected 230 Regiments Highlight Draft Literacy Gap
Walla Walla reports that enough men to form over 239 regiments were rejected for physical defects, and 714,009 registrants could not read or write English. The findings, discussed by the emergency education commission of the National Educational Association in Washington, raise concerns about future military formation and civil defense readiness. Mrs. Josephine Curtis Preston, state superintendent of public instruction, just returned to Olympia.
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National Educational Association
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Olympia
Petrograd Garrison Renounces Trotsky Flare
Diplomatic dispatches through neutral channels report an anti Bolshevik outbreak in the Petrograd garrison. Large battalions renounce Trotsky authority and fortify strongholds, signaling a shift in loyalist control amid volatile mutiny tensions.
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Washington
Petmnerad
Trotsky
Oregon Senate votes on compulsory voting in League of Nations debate
Salem reports from January and July events. Senator Pierce backs a creton legislature proposal to join a League of Nations with the United States as a member. Senator Hanks introduces a constitutional amendment. Prohibition amendment advances and is approved by the House.
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League OF Nations
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Senate
Salem
Pierce
Creton
United States
Hanks
Infin Hospital Opens in Corvallis New Ward
In Corvallis Oregon on June 16 a former 8 hostees route building was converted into a hospital serving six influenza patients. The facility now operates under a new organization with two nurses assigned to attendants and Dr J R Mat hthie of Amity named as college physician.
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Corvallis
Ore
Republican Congress to Decide Railroading Problem
Washington Jan 15 The Republican Congress to decide the railroad problem, with debate over reform and regulation. Future sessions and policy directions are shaped by mounting partisan positions as the new year opens.
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Washington
President Wilkes Aims Civilian Liaison With Germany
Paros January 15 President Wilkes remains firm on placing a civilian representative to shell Germany. If Germany rejects civilian terms Marshal Foch would dictate allied forces. An allied commission heads to Troves to discuss food transport and power balance. The main American goal is to repatriate soldiers while safeguarding civilian aid.
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Paros
Wilkes
Posible
Germany
Marshal Foch
Troves
Paris News Brief on Famine Fear and Supplies
Paris reports fear that furs tied to food shortages reflect actual starvation. Despite difficulties, people are consuming stockpiled supplies. an element of concern remains about potential Marve army movements into German territory.
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Pred Ferguson
Sarr
Paris
Berlin
Red Cross Membership Surges in Umatilla County
Umatilla County Red Cross membership climbs to 10 494 individuals with total receipts of 10 646 dollars. Donations from Weston Athena Pendleton and nearby areas are detailed, including 2 members listed with 954 dollars credited.
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Red Cros
Weston
Labor Federation Calls for Government Ownership of Utilities
The American Federation of Labor announced in Washington on January 13 that government ownership of all public utilities is demanded as part of its reconstruction program. The measure died with the Senate labor committee today.
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American Federathon of Labor
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Ate Labor Committee
Senator Defends Accused In Washington Scuffle
Jan 15 report shows Senator Thomas of Colorado defending accused figures amid a controversial exchange. The piece cites remarks on patriotism and mentions J N Stevens and Alva Swin as targets in a German probe context. Names and roles are partially garbled but indicate political attack dynamics in the capital.
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