Grain rate fixes urged for inland shippers league
Permanent organization of the Inland Empire Shippers League met to order a rate formula for grain and grain products based on water routes and low haul costs to tidewater. The group plans to seek action from the Interstate Commerce Commission and the director general of railroads, citing a 26 percent rate increase since June 6, 1918, and urging measured relief for Idaho, Eastern Oregon, and Washington growers.
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Thland Empire Shippers
Hena Sempliiot
Donald Wert
Interstate Commerce
Erin
Tidewater
Weat
League
Puget Sound
Idaho
Gregen
Washington
Wenderies
Portland
Antonia Au Pointe
Willemette Ait Columbia
Oregon
Vancouver
Mtill Ace
Tohim Nontty
Wrifiiet
FB. le Bryaith
Smith
C. J. Smith
W. W. Harrah
Lowe
EB. B. Aldrich
Oreton
Idahy
Act i
O Edgar W, &m Wee
Autoria
War Workers Get Service Insignia
Washington January 24. An army welfare on duty order will provide service insignia for war workers and members of the organized forces. The insignia include silver braid chevrons and triangular devices indicating wounds, worn on the left and right sleeves respectively.
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Wassmgton
Rumor of Friction Between U S and French Armies Explained
American headquarters in Germany reports a rumor of friction between American and French troops stemmed from misread orders at Coblenz and Rhine bridge movements. Officials say incidents magnified by rumor caused temporary tension, but no real hostility or policy break, and harmony is expected to return in a week or two.
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U. S
WHR
MTL
Menite Pre
Germany
Liemen
Mme
East End residents push for road route change
In Umapene Oregon January 24 residents urge the county court to reconfigure a gravel road from Bunnyside to Umapine. The petition seeks about ten miles of new road starting near Ferndale School and running northwest toward Capriquin, with mixed reaction from local officials.
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Umapene
Ore
Bunnyaide
Curiapin
Prulvale
Erndaln
Almont
Bunds
Roosevelt Gave $6900 to Village Near Quentin Lies
In a wartime note Roosevelt urged the American Red Cross to donate a share of a Nobel prize award to a village near where his son Quentin deserted. The exact form of the gift was not specified by Roosevelt.
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Roosevelt
Quentin
Wasiington
Cross
Fred Cross
Troosevelt
Ted Gros
Pani
Mind Unbalanced Mother Kills Five Children
In Rioux Falls South Dakota on June 14 a mother killed her five children aged 4 months to 10 years at home then shot herself in an attempt at suicide. She had been overwhelmed by caring for the children and authorities expect she will recover.
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Rioux Falla
South Dalhdta
Tan
Chara Hunton
Were
Whuleide
Strain Favors Road Bonds In Pendleton Meeting
C P Strain argues for road bond issue at Pendleton Common Council session. Other speakers predict legislative support for funding to pave and gravel key routes from Beufort to Washington State Line, Chelan to the Coast, and Pendleton to the Tinto Line, with the old dirt road to be replaced. discussion continues on Page 4.
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Penditton
Co I Kirklin
Ohikanlauton
Mir
Thontimon
Bilim
Highway Board
Iiten
Thon
New Melie
Cindy
Colima
Pacifie
Colombia
Beufort
Reh
Eeho
Warhington
Pendleton
Helene
Aire
Lee
Prateria
Chatear Tor
Land Deal Closed Between Winn Family and Hey Winn
A real estate transfer in Mendington involves Hey Winn of Weaton paying 400 per acre totaling 100000 for land north of Belle, with paperwork at Will M. Jeter’s office. The deal follows Winn’s earlier sale near Athens and moves his residence seven inches north of Pendleton.
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Mendinton
Hey Winn
Weaton
Aeolian
Belle
A. H. Winn
Will M. Jeter
Athens
Briann
Pendleton
Baby born yesterday at St Anthony 3 hospital
Parents of Atte Daughter Mtr. wat Meeherent Mate ture Che Parente Of a baby were present. the birth occurred at St Anthony 3 hospital yesterday.
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Mtr
St Anthony 3 Hospital
Local War Fund Donations Reported Across Communities
Citizens in Prahvale Fruitvale Milton and nearby areas faced calls to donate to the United War Work Fund with mixed responses. Several individuals reportedly refused or contributed nominal amounts citing family ties to Germany and other personal reasons. The Central Loyalty Committee notes varying levels of support and pledges.
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Nick Grosgehauer
Prahvale
Famine Fund Debated Amid Rumors and Political Pressure
Washington watchers report continued attacks on the famine fund promoters amid concerns over food prices and political maneuvers. Observers note indecision in Congress as supporters and opponents weigh quick passage versus delaying to gauge broader impact on relief efforts and European markets.
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Washington
Jin
Piemuiters
Hite Sengtore
Culbueter
Liesend
Widusurie
Fractured War Era Notice Atrocities Prompt Confiscations
Fragmented OCR reads report of authorities seizing stocks and pursuing manufacturers amid a hostile line of insults and threats. Mentions of American forces and sanctions appear tangled with garbled names and locations, indicating a wartime censorship or propaganda note.
U S Hospital Ship Arrives After Perilous Voyage
The hospital ship Merey Meer returned to port following a dangerous journey marked by storms and rough seas. Crew and medical staff reported the voyage demanding and perilous as the vessel sought safe harbor under challenging conditions.
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U.S
Darkhorse May Win House Speakership
Washington observers weigh a possible dark horse surge in the race for the House speakership as a reshaped Republican bloc grows in strength. Democratic leaders Mann and Gillet remain contenders amid fresh maneuvering and shifting allegiances.
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Darkhorse
Store Reopening Delayed After Destructive Fire
Uncertain reopening date for Poovies Warehouse after a heavy fire yesterday. Management plans to assess insurance and repair needs while Ken Kirkmebom and Lloyd arrive to discuss solutions. Fire damage affected structure and interior. water and smoke caused further harm to the building and adjacent areas.
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Warehawne
Acre
Anonke
Alleged Murderer Surrenders After Flooded Cellar
George W. Doelden, a Black man charged with the murder of Christie Matthews, surrendered in Walvenburg after a cellar flood hindered his escape. He allegedly threatened Amy Dyer and was confronted by the fire department during a cold, wet, midday scene. Matthews was shot three times, with authorities linking the event to the crime.
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Calo
tGeorge W Doelden
Chrssie Matthews
Niva
Walvenbure
Golden Tank
Amy Dyerson
Dhesbury
Nations League Plans to be Told Tomorrow in Paris
Paris report says a formal league of nations plan will be discussed at tomorrow's session of the General Peace Congress. Britain and the United States plan to present their draft programs after preliminary work, with Lloyd George and President Wilson awaiting full submissions. Topics include responsibility for the war, reparations, international labor, and waterways such as the Dardanelles.
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Volce Imrem Batt
Paris
League of Natione
Homnurrow
Britain
W Heon
Lloyd George
Seedon
Lee- Lath
International Matin
Mirte Waiter Wary
Railway
Dpardanelles
Bospherm
Contamtinonle
Germans poised for global commercial drive say US France warned
American officials warn Germany plans a major postwar commercial push in the United States and France. The campaign follows Germany shifting energy from war to trade, with Edward Horley urging nations to return to a peace basis to stabilise world commerce and demobilize armies.
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United Press
Paris
Germany
United States
France
Edward Horley Addrome
Hurley
America
Mayors Form Committees for Returning Soldiers Welcome
Mil ton and Stanfield officials organize reception committees for veterans arriving in Stanfield and Pendleton. Local volunteers urged as committees prepare to invoke the draft and coordinate aid, with plans discussed at a Stanfield meeting.
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Umalilla
Serview
HW & Murray
Milton
M. J. Oihessmaand
J. FP. Slover
B. H. Vans Clack
James M. Kyin
Blantield
Aley
Hin
Jimet FE Paucet
Charman BR
Weston
Pendleton
Weithy
Bolshevik Army Quitting Petrograd Reported
A Danish dispatch says the Bolshevik army is evacuating Petrograd and that War Minister Trotsky has moved his headquarters to Nijni-Nagorod, indicating a strategic withdrawal from the city.
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Petrograd
London
Poeuvkrad
Trotaky
Nijnl-Natgoirnd
Irish Centrist Party Organizes for Home Rule
An Irish centrist group mobilizes around Home Rule plans with Mephen Gwinn as chair. Former leaders discuss forming a provisional government and central parliament as the drive advances.
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TORI
Dee
tCepitin
Mephen Gwinn
Chalten
Pie Pelatforte
Tee
Ghider
Ae Ec
Lute Returns Swell Majority Socialist Lead in Germany
Fragmented text reports a swing toward socialist parties in Germany with the Rollvweine and other groups leading. Mentions Christian people, Democrats, Nan Jiangi, independent socials, and the peoples party with small percentages. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
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Germany
DMRS
Jaguars
Ireetiomtty
Toad of the
Maderis
Christian People
Democrats
Nan Jiangi Party
Independent Social
Iets
End the Peoples Party
German Delegates Back Publicity at Peace Conference
Berlin reports Germanys delegate to the peace conference favor full publicity of all proceedings. Philip Scheklen Hann and Count Grockdorff-Rantau said Germany would support Americas and Britains stance that the conference be open. Boheldenmann added Germany seeks an open peace treaty and no secrecy.
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Berlin
Germany
United Prom Bw
Philip Scheklen- Hann
Count Grockdorff-Rantau
America
Britain
Boheldenmann
One Mill State Road Tax Proposed in Oregon Senate
Salem July 84 Senator Pierce of La Grande introduced a bill to place an additional one mill tax on assessable property in the state. The measure would go to voters at the next election. Salem January 34 Senate paused a bill to speed highway construction by allowing condemnation for right of way. The highway commission would gain power to take possession of land soon for this purpose. Also increased sheriff feeding allowances to four and a half dollars weekly and repealed state aid to the industrial welfare commission.
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Salem
Jum
Pierce
la Grande
Tiday
Senate
Sapere Fond Council Plans Broad Food Aid Initiative
The Sapere Fond council plans continuation of a program to outline policy for new measures. A major action involves directing a hundred million in food aid through the United States coalition, with steps to be announced in forthcoming sessions.
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PARLS
Jom
Sapere Fond Council Telny
Oinied Stakes Corutile
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Inland Empire Shippers League
Federal Commission For Justice
Bank of the Rhine
Hieh
Minaroh
Coblens
Mihalis
Merniy
Antieynoren
Petr
Branco
East End
Bilin
Rombhoem
C. P. Strain
Hiermentehnke
United War Work Fund
Fred Meihoff
Germaany
Willian Swassh
Fruitvale
FE. Joon
Hoover
Charzis Ghia
Chari
Credense
Guaial
Bit
Mindiaer
Europe
Omar Tine
Stars and Stripes
GRACO
Une
Filsters
Barrein
Jan
Republic
Democratis
Imm
Mann
Gillet
Aucdt
Gellar
Eline Psi
Nations League
Dardanelles
Constantinople
William Phillip Simime
FOE Commerce Machine
Jarning
B. Fred Ferguson
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