Liebknecht and Luxemburg Reported Killed in Berlin Uprising
An official Berlin dispatch confirms Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg killed as German revolt rages. Troops bloodily suppress mobs while Spartacist leaders are captured or slain. Darkness falls on Berlin as clashes erupt across the city and provinces.
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London
Karl Idéebhnecht
Hoes Luxemburg
Berlin
Liebkeecht
Tosa Luxemburg
Ermaent
Beriin
Wilson Optimistic On Eve Of Peace Congress Opening
PARIS Jan 17 Twenty five émigrés will be represented at the formal opening of the peace congress tomorrow. In addition to the 21 states in the war, Peru Genador Uruguay and Bolivia, which severed relations, will attend. United Press. The question of repromentation for the people, solved through newspaper correspondents, took precedence over other problems before the conference. President Wilson is understood to be pushing for open covenants openly arrived at as a principal point.
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Sior
Amsterdam
Liebknecht
Berlin
Digitech Today
Paria
Wikkon i
Ecgerding
Europe
Paris
Peru
Genador
Urugay
Bolivia
Fred Fenguson
United Press
League of Nations
Wilson
Deschutes Power Bid Promises Coastwide Industry Boost
Salem dispatch reports a Portland plan led by Lester Day and associates to develop vast Deschutes power. They claim the project can deliver power cheaper than current Portland rates and could run all Pacific coast industrial plants. Estimated cost around 4,000.
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Salem
Jon
Lester Day
Portland
Pacific Coast
Victory Loan Called Victory Liberty Loan
Washington announces the next war loan named the Victory Liberty Loan. Secretary Gle ne hints at the plan and timing for the national drive beginning January 7.
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Washington
Victory
Glne Hes
Entire Umatilla County Flu Ban Extended
The influenza lid extends beyond Pendleton to cover all of Umatilla County. County health officer Dr J McFaul orders no social gatherings and bans dances public or private. The move, backed by the county court after a conference with Pendleton health officials, seeks to curb flu spread across the county.
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Pendleton
Umwtilla
J. McFaul
Umatitla
County Earth Officer
Vetly
Pepdleton Health
Franklin and Lockley in Paris Letters Remembered
A Paris peace conference memory ties Ben Franklin’s birth anniversary to thrift wisdom from Poor Richard. Fred Lockley recalled meeting a French lady with original Franklin letters, though portions remained private.
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Paris
Mr. Lacksey
Sinn Fein to Hold Drieh Con Meeting January 21
Sinn Fein headquarters announced that the Drieh con Stiteen wermily will open January 21, with officials predicting the government may try to block the gatherings.
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Dpubian
Drieh Con
Stiteen Wermily
Sinn Fein
Bhia
Umapine Farmers Balk at United War Work Fund
Local figures from Umapine including Herman Behnke Pred Methoff Nick Groeeetmerer and William Swash refuse or donate minimal amounts to the United War Work Fund citing reluctance and personal reasons. Milton resident FE Hoon also declines to contribute as the central loyalty committee notes the episode.
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Herman Behnke
United War Work Fund
Shipyard Walkout as Metal Trades Reach Labor Demands
In Seattle, the metal trade council representing 22 slipyard unions called a walkout after the shipyards allowed restricted access. The action targets wage increases eight dollars a day for skilled workers seven for specialists and six for unskilled laborers. Local leaders report support from unions in Vancouver Obopia and Aberdeen.
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Seattia
Jar
Metal Trade Council
Seattle
Osaga
Seth
Ieadera
Coune
Turomas
Vancouver
Obaopia
Aberdeen
Governors Council May Discuss Jobs Plan
A conference of governors to coordinate with the Department of Labor on immediate job creation for unemployed workers was proposed. Senator Kenyon urged governors to attend a meeting, in person or via representative, to map an emergency program for over 200,000 jobless Americans and avert suffering as weather allows.
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Washington
Sendior Kenyon
Kenyon
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Department of Labor
Department
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France
Maryland
Intel
Special Election On Road Bond In Umatilla County
Voters in Umatilla County will decide a road bond between February 25 and March 15. The measure has bipartisan support from farmers and business leaders, including former opponents, who say bonds will secure state aid and fund permanent road building across the county. A 19 member executive campaign committee will lead the effort, with petitions to be circulated for court-called elections within 20 to 40 days.
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Umatilla County
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Childrey
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Fastland
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Morrow County
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300 Missing French Steamer Hits Mine
Palermo January 17 Five hundred crewmen missing after the French steamer Xhaproi struck mine in the Messina Strait and sank in four minutes. One steamer saved several aboard. The remainder are believed to have perished.
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Palermo
Miessine Strait
Nine Smallpox and Flu Cases Reported in Portedle Tow
Nine smallpox cases and three influenza cases are under quarantine in Portedle town as authorities indicate the outbreak is growing. Quarantine offices report two cases confirmed by CHU while noting a nearby property is being prepared as a hospital. The third day with no new influenza cases is recorded, and the total under quarantine remains nine smallpox cases and three flu cases.
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Pwrtedletow
Ander
CHU
Rekew
Alta
Ieee House
Milt Roe
A. Bates
C. Biwaeh
Yeeterias Uhree
Bill Urges 75 Dollar Minimum Salary for Teachers
Alem January 17 report says a bill will be introduced next week to set the minimum salary for school teachers at 75. Lenine in Bancolmia Lon thin January 17 notes Nickolas Len-
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Alem
Armistice Extended One Month Amid War Turbulence
Announcement states the annuls extended by one month amid severe disruptions. Reports reference Russia war efforts, naval conditions, and restoration of material taken from damaged districts as part of the extended period.
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ARIS
Dlan
Toley
Secrecy Sowed in Washington on Peace Conference Rumors
In Washington on January 17, Senator Lew voiced opposition to the peace conference, echoing Tarah’s criticism of the talks. The pair warned that secrecy would derail hopes for world peace while urging Congress to scrutinize the conference plan.
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Washington
Senate
Imiag
Tarah
Lewis
Albany
Coke Coal Zone Prices and Regulations Paused
The fuel administration announced that Pennsylvanian anthracite will be shipped at the same blend starting February 1 as price regulations are suspended.
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Gngtos
Peace delegates set to call newspaper rep omerta into talks
Paris January 16 peace delegates decided to ask allied representatives to join a conference for an exchange of views. It is believed the secret order will be brought up and it is predicted it will be editorially opposed.
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Paris
Peace Delegetes
Correpomienta
Ssscrees
County Relies Relief Quota First in State
A draft for 1150 was sent by the Patricthe Service League to New York for Armenian and Syrian relief. It completes Umatilla county’s quota after a prior draft of 87000, marking the first county over the top in the state drive. H C Jaquith acknowledges receipt and urges immediate relief for thousands in need.
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New York
Annenian and
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