Strikes Freeze Steel Yards as Labor Council Refers Aid
In a Jan 22 report about 16,000 workers across steel yards caused a near total shutdown with only two small operations remaining. Two shops reportedly signed a wage agreement while central labor councils face requests for endorsement and potential wage gains across trades. A spread to building trades and other industries was feared as unions consider action to pressure wages and traffic controls.
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Metal Tracton Council
Central Labor Comel
Tacoma
Panmibie
Central Labor Councila
Thease Councils
Soldiers Welcome Band to Meet Returning Troops
Volunteers organize a welcoming plan with a band at the depot to greet returning soldiers. A meeting at the Patriotic Service League HQ includes Red Cross, Girl Honor Guard, Pendleton Commercial Association, and city officials to coordinate the welcome. Mayor Vaughan, homebound, chairs with Councilman Fates overseeing the meeting.
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Pendleton
Rot
O. Hireach
Hfe
Treach
Patriotic Service League
Red Cross
Girl’ Honor Guard
Fruitvale Farmers Skirt War Fund Donations
Central Loyalty Committee reports local residents in Fruitvale and Milton refused or limited contributions to the United War Work fund. Herman Behnke, Mick Groseebauer, Pred Meihoff, and FB Hoon are named for minimal or no giving while Groseebauer’s crop value was about 10,000 yet he gave only 85.00 reluctantly, with Meihoff citing remittances to Germany.
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Herman Behnke
United War Work Fund
Mick Groseebauer
Fruitvale
Pred Meihoff
Wor Boys
Germany
Baggy Trousers May Return in Postwar Fashion
New York report from a convention of the National Association of Clothiers states that the country may adopt baggy trousers or loose breeches as a solution to surplus fabric after the war. Clothiers favor the double breasted coat and Prince Albert as ways to use remaining cloth.
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New York
Prince Albert
Improved Freight Service Secured on Pilot Rock Line
In Pilot Rock Oregon on January 22 a local protest by the Pilot Rock Commercial Club led to improved freight service for a Pendleton route via the OW line. A daily inbound freight car from Venditon arrives except Sunday, improving prior delays of one car every two to three days.
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Pilot Rock
Mlot Rock
Ore
East Oregonian
Pilot Neck
Pendieton
Vendicton
Rulroad
Public Service Commision of Oregon
New Ford Gear Transmission Displayed in Pendleton
Pendleton hosts an exhibition of a four speed gear attachment for Ford cars by local inventor Charlee Stanton. The device replaces the factory two speed setup by adding an intermediate gear and a lower gear, enabling extremely low range. Stanton, returning from Salt Lake City, willdemonstrate working models and layouts. patterns were drawn by Lewin LaDow of Pendleton.
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Ford
Pendiecton
Fords
Pendleton
Charlee Stanton
Stanton
Salt Lake City
Lewin LaDow
Pendieron
Umapine Protest Over War Drive Districts
Residents of Umapine protest war drive maps published in the chapter head Leat We Forget. They demand Fruitvale be moved from Umapine to Prustravie and printed locally to reflect community patriotism and local loyalties in Umatilla County.
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Umapine
Jeter
Umatlia County
Fruuitvale
Umatilla
Uimaping
Ford's Peace Expedition Recalled in Senate Probe
Washington Jan 22 Ken ry Pord's famous peace mission of 1916 to "get the boys out of the trenches by Christmas" is linked to Cher Than and pacifist groups, Archibald Stevenson tells the senate committee while reviewing German propaganda.
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Washiington
Kenry Pord
Christsmead
Cher
Archibald Stevenson
Senate
Former Portugal King Reported at Lisbon
Madrid reports former King Magwel of Portugal arrived off Lisbon today aboard a ship of unknown nationality. Confirmation of the royal arrival comes from a firm report received in Madrid.
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Portugal
Lisbon
Madrid
Magwel
Umatilla Delegation Active in Legislature
Umatilla delegation pushes House Bill No. 29 to amend state statutes restricting district boards power over school property. The measure seeks to transfer authority to the school district controlling board, arguing current provisions violate the constitution and burden the district. Continued on Page two.
Ten Million Road Bonds Favored by Senate
Salem Oregon January 22 Special to the Oregonian indicates the road program will include a ten million dollar bond bill to be financed by a gasoline tax hike. House opposition to amendments and emergency relief for soldiers is noted. The Senate unanimously passes a bill making physical education compulsory in public schools with at least 20 minutes daily. A measure requires public officials to give preference to veterans in appointments if equally qualified.
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Salem
Ore
Sprelm
East Oregonian
Oregon
Oroc
Oregonian
Dan
Senate
Hank
Jose
Berlin Shots Heard In Coblenz Phone By American Officer
In Coblenz on Sunday an American officer heard cannon fire and machine gun reports from Berlin by telephone. The exchange described street fighting in Berlin and noted continued artillery sounds heard by the Berlin side. The call resumed with intermittent crackling noted as guns fired in the city.
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Berlin
Coblenz
Coblen
Swinday
Goblen
Becon
Conservatives Will Control New German Assembly
Berlin and Copenhagen dispatches report that conservatives likely gain control of the German national assembly through a three-party coalition. Elsewhere Elseberger, head of the armistice commission and centrist, is seen as the possible replacement for Chancellor Ebert as the majority Socialists win a 114 seat lead.
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Berlin
Herr Naumann
Eber
Copenhagen
Elemant
National Assembly
Borns
Dogialiom
Conserva Uve
Sociallst
Ebert
Elseberger
Armistice Commission
Socialita
Democrats Sa Cirlatian Peoples’ Party
Natonal Party
Savintini
The
Peoples’ Party
Pan Germann
Flu ban remains though epidemic on wane in city
Pendleton reports continued favorable influenza conditions with no new deaths since last Saturday. City council discussion about lifting the ban moves slowly with officials predicting 14 days to two weeks before any change, remaining closed to reduce risk of a third wave while prices drift higher.
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Pendleton
Peace Conference Urgency Warned By Restless World
United Press reports that a wary world may suffer calamity unless the peace congress defuses land hunger and boosts social order. American commission urges foresight as economic and social dangers loom, with officials noting rising unrest across nations.
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Lowell Mellett
United Press
Pater
Hane
Gotha
Peace Congress
Uiel Soca
Uie Ameriien Commieion
Frederick How
New York
First National Bank Re Elects Officers and Directors 1919
The First National Bank re elected its officers and directors for 1915 at a meeting of stockholders held yesterday afternoon. Directors named are Levi Ankeny O G M Riot George A Hartman W N Matlock and Dan Smythe. Officers are Levi Ankeny president O M Rice vice president and George Mortman cashier. The position of assistant cashier remains unfilled following the recent resignation of Neamith Ankeny who has moved to Walla Walla.
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First National Bank
Bank
Levi Ankeny
OG. M. Riot
George A. Hartman
W. N. Matlock
Dan Smythe
Pnd
O. M. Rice
George Mortman
Aaplasant
Neamith Ankeny
Walla Walla
Charges Unemployment Responsibility to Wilson
President Wilson is charged with responsibility for unemployment affecting thousands of Americans. Senator from Washington asserts the president’s refusal to remove restrictions against shipping for foreign accounts in American yards coal. many workers would otherwise have jobs.
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Washington
Wilson
Joan of Washington
Howard
National bureau of wholesale lumber dealers formed
In Philadelphia on January 22 a national bureau of wholesale lumber dealers was organized as a foreign trade organization named the Timber Distributor Export Corporation. Delegates from many regions formed the body and a committee will be sent to Europe at once to handle foreign lumber trade affairs.
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Priladbelphla
National Bureau of Wholeae Timber Distribter Export Corporation
Europe
Units Ordered For Early Convoy
Washington Jan 73 units assigned for early convoy include 1st and 14th aero squadrons 17th transport corps company 1st and 2nd casual Transportation corps companies 17th 18th balloon companies 54th chase artillery 3rd battalion and Base Hospital 24.
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Washington
The
Transport Corps
Transportation Corps
54Th Regiment of
Chase Artillery
FIGHT FOR REPEAL OF WIRE CONTROL
Washington January 12 government wire control repeal may be introduced in the House soon. Opponents of government ownership push to return wires and cables to companies as they seek to roll back wireless systems. The post office department vows to show the nation who runs telephone service and plans higher tolls despite state regulatory objections.
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Washington
Pom
Witl Thes Commission
Pont Office Department
Theatre Tax Cut Victory Repeals 20 Percent Rate
Washington dispatch reports theatre managers and patrons winning against a 20 percent tax on tickets in the new bill. Conferees adopted the House 14 percent rate after protests nationwide. The change aims to boost theatre attendance and revenue. Quarantine figures show no new cases since Saturday. total remain steady and no further spread expected.
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Washington
Jan
Mtn. Meniw
Senate
Pendlefon
S40th Artillerymen in Spokane Today
Spokane Washington January 23 The first crane load of the S400 field artillery arrived at 10 this morning for an all day stop on the route to Camp Baw Fe A big parade was held in the two regiments composed of Washington Idaho Oregon Montana and California men.
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Spokane
Wash
Baw- Fe
Bentins
Washingtonm
Idenhe
Oregon
Montana
California
20 Prisoners Escape Three Are Captured
FRLAND tb Jan 22 Three of the escapees were captured last night from the Rock Island jail. The scene showed 26 camped. Three were found biting in frost at the dw. Authorities believe others remain at large.
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Frland
Oeleatiere
Rock Island
Iitioanme
Antonio Dile
Ontaite Bell
British Hold Silence Under Irish Crisis In Dublin
Dublin report says British authorities maintain a hands off policy amid Irish independence efforts. The Irish parliament met, two thousand present, Gaelic used. Count Plunkett, De Valera and Arthur Griffiths named peace delegates, declaration of independence read with cheers.
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Dublin
Beitioh
inn-Fein
Irth
Ireland
Republic
Penod
Viscount French
Count Plunkett
Proff. Devalera
Arthur Griffiths
Paris
Joseph Plunkett Wan
Cheeral
Sir Edward Curenon
Hisses
Catenlla
Exports Hold Up Despite War Status in 1918
Washington reports 1918 total U S exports dipped only 52 million dollars from 1917 despite strict wartime controls. Commerce Department records show exports at 76.36 billion dollars and imports at 3.021 billion, with slight year over year improvement in key sectors.
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Washington
Despita
United States
Department of Commerce Today
Two Mexicans Held for Fraud on Bank
Two Mexicans, Fataone Estrada and Antong Gutierre, were arrested today by Sheriff T. D. Taylor on charges of larceny of a 1500 certificate of deposit from the First National Bank of Poendroton belonging to BE. Archa oto oldd a Membat. The certificate was said to have been taken from Archus leta room December 6th, and payment stopped when reported to the bank. Estrada later tried to cash the certificate at the bank. A third party involved was named but not recorded. The defendants appeared before a judge this morning, with bonds set at £7. They are held on the fraud charge.
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Fataone Estrada
Antong Gutierre
T. D. Taylor
First National Bank of
Poendroton
Archaott
Archus Leta
Wind and Temperature Report From Kalefal
Wind blown from the southwest with a south west direction. Maximum temperature reached 63 degrees in Kalefal. Minimum temperature recorded at 43 degrees. Weather shows modest wind activity and mild conditions across the region.
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Central Labor Councils
A. FB. Hoon
Milton
Central Loyalty Committee
Dstrict
Physical
Horley
Ter
Cochran
la Grande
Physical Education
Tequired
NEW Assembly
Eiseberger
Adamat EK
Mission Tipoland Pass
Supreme War Cruncil
Poland
Miitein
France
Ealy
Wilkens Protien
Tiasian Protlem
Evi
Fein
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