Constantinople Bond Plan as World Capital Drive
Greek delegates pressed for making Constantinople the capital of the League of Nations to resolve two peace issues. They argued Turkish exclusion and Dardanelles control could be settled by internationalizing the city and placing surrounding straits under League authority. The proposal envisions full internationalization and neutralization of Turkish claims.
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Constantinople
Paris
Greece
Constantingade
Ube
League of Nations
Pretoler Venlaeios
Hite
Greecr
Dardanelles
Imirnede
League
Turkey
Europe
Nebraska Ratifies Prohibition Amid National Urgency
Lincoln reports Nebraska voters ratified the prohibition amendment, making it the thirty sixth state to approve the measure. Washington says prohibition becomes part of federal law, with broad effects on saloons and breweries nationwide by next July. The article notes opposition plans and outlines the amendment’s key provisions.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
United States
Washington
John Barleyeorn
Ays
Congress
Treasuries
Norton
Road program debated by county delegates
In a session before the pond delegates, W L Thompson of the State Highway Commission said the state would match bond funding for Umatilla County road work dollar for dollar if financing is arranged. The crowded circuit courtroom shows broad interest as delegates from communities discuss state aid, with names of local attendees listed and several appointments made.
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W. L. Thompson
State Highway Commission
Benson
To Commission
Hiim
Ucmatilla
Thompson
Umotia
Howe
Feem
Milton
H. M. Cockburn
B A. Miner
Ton Acard
Vimapine
Low Hodgen
Lane Huon
Bruifields
Ralph Hole
M. C. Barfemr
Hermiswon
Frank Waughman
Walter Blooming
Umatua
A. B. MeFshand
R. Brownell
W. J. Dobler
F. L L. Jewett
Pendleton sinks to three quarantines as cases fade
Tafluehts conditions In Pendleton show the beet today since the first developing epidemic months ago. Quarantines reduced to three with two days without new cases. Homes lifted include Hen Colvin 1015 BE Court Henry Brewster 204 Madison Roy Pandrum 401 BE Rall reed Hazel Childers 212 Garfield.
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Pendleton
Hen Colvin
BE. Court
Henry Brewster
Madison
Roy Pandrum
BE. Rallreed
Hazel Childers
Garfield
Lest We Forget Local Farmers Refuse War Fund Gifts
Hermas Behoke and Fred Melhoff of Umapine join others in refusal to contribute to the United War Work Fund. Nick Groaschaurer, whose prupe crop neared $10,000 last year, gave only 85.00 reluctantly. Willie Swash valued at $20,000 and KB Hoon of Milton also declined. Central Loyalty Committee reports broad noncompliance in the panel.
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Hermas Behoke
United War Work Fund
Nick Groaschaurer
Umapine
Pendleton High School Opens for Consultation Hours
Pendleton high school will open next Monday under a plan to aid students without violating health ordinances. Teachers will be at the high school during school hours for consultations by appointment. Homework continues as before and many students are completing assignments despite the vacation. Superintendent Austin notes that several classes have every member doing homework and attendance remains strong.
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Pendleton High School
Ayern
Austin State
Verne Boynton Recalls Marne and Argonne Valor
In a censored letter from Verne Boynton of the medical department attached to the Fourth Engineers a soldier recounts Marne and Argonne victories and his wounding at St Mihiel He describes frontline experiences including near misses near Calais and near Bordeaux on the way to Germany noting divisions and a near miss from a bomb as the train moved toward Calais and Breda Continued on page six
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Verne Boynton
Marne
Argonne
ST. Mihiel
Vorlo
Bergrant Verne Boavaton
Germany
Napoleon
U. S
Hoboken
Piao
Berdenuz
France
Eubmarines
Bay of Biscay
Washington
Inter
I Chino
Bordeaux
Calais
Morheen Prine
Calaie
Alebert
Inland Empire Bank to Be Capitalized at 250000
A new state bank to be formed in Pendleton with 260000 capitalization aims to open around March 1. J W Maloney announced the project with 60 stockholders and plans for a Federal Reserve member bank. W H Dennett and W M Peterson counsel the venture, with W S Wailes as cashier and J W Maloney as president. Locations to be chosen among several possibilities. Missouri ratifies federal prohibition amendment.
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Inland Empire Bank
Pendleton
J. W. Maloney
Euat Oregonlan
Tt Im
J. W. Malones
E. Walles
Land Point
Idaho
Eaahier
WI M. Peterson
E. L. Smith
A. W. Roy
William Blakeley
Douglas Betts
H. J. Taylor
Federal Reserve System
W. H. Dennett
State Bank Examiner
W. M. Petersson and
A. Lowell
Wailes
Misouri
Sand Point
Spokane
Hudson Bay People Ask 500000 Bonds for Road Building
In Umatilia County a special meeting of Hudson Bay taxpayers approved urging the county court to issue bonds totaling 560,000 for road construction. Proposals include improving routes from Budd eon Gas to Firewater and service road between State Line and the Service, plus a construction to aid Ferm dile of TurmusLam residents. Leon Hodrien and Lane Hoon were chosen to represent the district in county discussions.
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Rome
State Line
Harker
Leon Hodrien
Lane Hoon
Thip
Prohibition History Note on the Eighteenth Amendment
An OCR segment outlines the sequence of constitutional amendments led by the Eighteenth, detailing ratification timelines for the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments. It notes about one hundred amendments proposed and only four ratified in full, with a focus on the prohibition amendment and related timelines.
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Congree
Allied delegates confront knotty points at final Peace Congress
Paris Jan. 16 Allied delegates continued meetings at 1020 this morning with key issues looming. Topics include Montenegrin status, Russian government representation, and maintaining secrecy in official communiques. Reporters note protests over possible reopening and edits while press access remains restricted.
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Fred Ferguson
United Press
Parie
William Phillip Simms
United Pree
Paris
Fuldl
Roads Bond Plan Faces Pendleton Ban Health Clash
A regional roads committee backs a 10 million dollar bond to fund reconstruction and highway expansion across 10 county communities. Health officers and Pendleton voice strong opposition amid efforts to curb disease spread from gatherings and auto parties, with county officials pledging cooperation.
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Voicw Council of
Pendleton
Lille
Humphrey Dies of Influenza at Pilot Rock
Chas J Humphrey a prominent Pilot Rock farmer died this morning at 1 20 following a two week illness from influenza. He was 30, survived by wife and three children Norma five Erma three Virginia one. Funeral arrangements pending with the Bottoma Undertaking Parlors, Interment at Osiney Cemetery.
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Hariee
Frank Humphrey
Pilot Rock
Humphrey
MiAreer
Tenaylvania
Norma
Erma
Virginia
A. Humphrey
Pilot Hock
Funerl
Taterment
Oniney Cemetery
Fottom
Red Cross Reports 19000 On Hand In Dec Month
In a December monthly report the Red Cross shows 19000 on hand with expenses of 279 paid for mileage during December. The report notes funds contributed and receipts, with executive committee meetings affecting disbursements. Names and places are partially obscured but indicate shifts in county operations and regional totals.
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John Barleycorn
Hstorg
Maine
Malo
Antirhace
Turing
Wire Ioyd Garrivon
Whit Bes
Atage
Carrie Niatinn
Katwas
Bone Dre Distillers
Umites
Low Jin
Druy
Internal Revenue Bureau
Kentucky
North Dakota
South Carolina
Maryland
Montana
Texas
Delaware
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Georgia
Louisiana
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Ohio
Oklahoma
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Tennessee
Allation
Illinois
Indiana
North Carolina
California
Fomk
Colorado
Oregon
New Hampshire
Cai
Dow
Ubella
Alry
Tony
Fred Melhoff
Bors
Willie Swash
Armapine
U. W. W. Fand
KB Hoon
C. E. Wailes
Bank
Missouri
Jefferson City
Hudson Bay
Moytele Operal
Amos
Roads Committee
Berlin Weday
Incloerd
Wyoming
Cweney. Jn
Beth Heres
Foley
Salem
Senate
Ori
Porife
Rito
Dauck
Bales
Jan
Werate Todas
Dinlek
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Walefnee
I Wae
Paige
Chas
RED Cross
York
Dam
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