Britain wide general strike expands as workers walk out
A large general strike spreads across Britain and Ireland with an estimated quarter million laborers idle. Glasgow adds about 70,000 to the walkout while Belfast remains largely unmoved. Shipbuilding and coal mining see major disruption with looming food shortages as strike action continues into the night.
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London
Britain
Ireland
Glasgow
Belfast
Varios
Telegap
Treaties Cancelled by League Warns of New Era
United Press report from Paria quotes international law experts stating armistice terms bind and all old understandings are cancelled by a league of nations. They argue the league will erase secret treaties and prevent territorial disputes from shaping postwar peace.
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Frod Ferguson
United Presn
PARIA
America
United Freee
Britain
Japan
Caroline
Marshall
Oat
London
Thaly
Dalmatia
Wts
League of Nations
Henry Pittock Publisher of Oregonian Dies
Portland January 25 Henry Pittock publisher of the Oregonian died at midnight after two weeks illness with influenza He was a prominent newspaper figure in Oregon and longtime publisher of the Oregonian News of his death spread through the local press community and city leaders this morning
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Portland
Henry Pittock
Nubliecher
The
Oregonian
Weather Summary for the Day
Temperature around 51 degrees with a high near 61 and a low near 25. Clear skies with northerly wind and no rainfall reported.
Men Published as Slackers All Take War Drive Quotas
In Pendleton Oregon January 2 1917 the Central Loyalty Committee reports delinquent war drive cases resolved with five men correcting their pledges. William Swash of Fruitvale and BE Hoon of Milton contributed their quotas to Salvation Army Armenian Syrian Relief, while Nick Groseoboner of Fruitvale and Herman Behnke pledged balanced amounts. The committee notes no disloyalty, cites misunderstandings, and asserts patriotic intent.
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Apendicton
Ore
Umatilla
Milton
United War Punch
Salvation Army
Nick Groseeboner
Pruitvale
Herman Behnke
Ube
Ube Bers
Ciees
Steelhammer and Barnes Welcomed Home Today
Two Antilla county men returning after army service were shot at the train this morning near Pendleton. Sydney Barnes of Weston had been in fines for 14 months and is connected with Company F116, Kangt orety. Lieutenant I. Steelhammer of Pendleton has served since May with the ordnance department and is stationed at Camp Hancoauk. Mr and Mrs A Raves of Weston were in Pendleton to meet them. Steelhammer will resume his position in Bond Etrnothors.
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Antilla County
Pendletom
Hielal Welttmilng
Sydney Parnes
Weaton
Commay
Kangtorety
Ro Steelhammer
Pendleton
Hue Aince
Ordnance
Cunp Hancoauk
Cworgin
Mre & A. Raves
Weston
Pendlaton
Thetwon
Steelhammer
Bond Etrnothors
Fire Hits Italian Embassy in Tokio
Tokio January 29 fire partially damaged the Italian Embassy building. No injuries reported. Officials investigated cause as smoke and embers spread through the main hall and adjacent offices.
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Tokio
Demobilization Continues As Enemy Units In Camps
Berlin reports ongoing demobilization with enemy troops in camps. The plan foresees about 100000 men released from service according to schedule. The dispatch notes continued center operations and mentions the context of the movement.
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Berlin
Jom
Mrs Mary Lane recalls welcome given Civil War boys
Mendleton resident Mrs Mary Lane recalls a parade and celebrations when soldiers returned from a war era similar to the Civil War. She notes bands, rejoicing, and schools reopening as veterans resume their educations amid the home front activity.
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Mary.lane
Trusteeship of German Colonies Debated in Paris
United States and Allied delegates in Paris weigh trusteeship as the path for German colonies and Pacific territories. Australia and Japan press for retained claims, while Britain and US faces pressure to back broader league of nations principles. Prime Minister Hughes argues for a transition aligned with representative governance and orderly decolonization under the league.
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William Phila
Simms
United Prosentatf
Paris
Jas
Wheen le
League of Nation
Australia
Japan
Pacific
Germany
Proudolly
Tut Witton
Britain
Preminr Hughes
Duleentes
We League of Fathons
Aerial Express Company Plan Revealed in New York
New York Jan 20 The American Bypre company announces a plan to expand aerial services with new routes and equipment. Hewies, president of the Acro Olah, of Amerciogoiay, outlines projected capacities and strategic goals as the industry eyes rapid growth in air transport.
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Bypre. Company
Rerire
Bande Aerial
Inland Empire Bank to Locate in Miller Building
The Inland Empire Bank of Pendleton secures the Miller building at Main and Court streets for a 20 year lease and remodeling begins. The Leader store stock was purchased by Hand Brow and will be moved, with the second floor converted to modern offices and pebble dash exterior. Architect EK Hatch is listed. ownership lies with Mrs. Mary Miller of Oakland, represented by Mrs. Joseph Murphy.
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Inland Empire Bank of Pandteton
Miller
Main
Court Streets
Ma Ron
Bank
Court Street
EK. W. Hatchly
McHitect
Mary Miller
Oakland
Calif
Joseph Murphy
Inland Empire
Bani
W. M. Pevereon
Allormey
Niskierm
Chonen
Bond Brothers buy Leader store stock and fixtures
Bond Brothers purchase the stock and fixtures of The Leader store from Max Korn and plan a Saturday sale to clear the building in three weeks. The aim is to accommodate Inland Empire Bank’s move into the space. Charles Bond says profits are not the goal, simply to expedite arrangements while clerks from The Leader are kept on for the sale.
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Bond Brothers
Max Korn
Inland Empire Bank
Charles Bond
Lander
Bond
New Managers Lease Golden Rule Hotel on Court Street
Luca C. Mendonca and Simo C. Mincharto have leased the Golden Rule hotel on Court street and will make charge February. For the past four years John Bentley has manned the hotel, Mr. Mendonca and Mr. Machnda have been in Pendleton for the piwet few months and are known here.
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Luca C. Mendonca
Simo C. Mincharto
Court Street
John Bentley
Mr. Mendonca
Mr. Machnda
Pendleton
Bootlegging Allegations In Woman’s Circuit Court Complaint
Dencey F Bogert files for divorce alleging Willam Co. Roger Tae and wife Alan bootlegging at home. Complaint claims defendant addicted to liquor and exhibited inhuman conduct. seeks $600 attorney fees $200 for witness costs $200 maintenance and $ something for alimony with attorney fees.
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Willam Co
Circuit Court
Dencey F Bogert
Hefault
Phoele Gibertano Trenta
Olen Die
Sooo Germanen
Mlle Tree PD
Walley le
Plainur
Swift Explains Rising Prices Amid Global Pressure
Washington dispatch reports Ching Nein addressing concerns over price increases. Officials cite global supply factors and domestic policy as drivers while noting no immediate plan to curb inflation. Strong entities cited include Swift and Ube packer, with references to pricing trends in modern markets.
Marriage by mail latest thing for yanks overseas
Soldiers overseas may wed by mail under a War Department ruling. Prohibition exists where state laws void the contract. Commanding officers may assist soldiers who wish to wed before returning home.
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Washington
Jan
War Departments
Revolution Rages Across Rumania with Clashes Reported
Vienna dispatches say revolution spreads through Rumania with fighting between troops and homeward soldiers. Bloody encounters reported in several cities and continuing through Sunday. Social paramilitary forces reportedly join the unrest.
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Vienna
Rumania
Gsne
Aoring Tropa
Warrisane
Eastern Oregon State Hospital budget cut by 47500
The ways and means committee reduced the East ern Oregon State Hospital budget by 47500 while maintaining 240700 for maintenance and 25500 for improvements. Senator Patterson urged trimming, predicting lower food costs next year. Dr McNary said the action surprised him but the hospital will continue operations with tighter finances without lowering care standards.
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Salem
Orefensia
Ways and Means Committee
Eastern Oregon State Hospital
Patterson
We McNary
Ld Hey
Peres A
Totter
McNary
Butter Eggs Today Deal Blows At Alcli
Bees and batter unite to lower living costs as butter drops from 60 cents to 53 cents a pound in Albany grocery stores. Some shops charge as little as 50 cents, driven by cheaper Oregon and California prices.
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Alcli
Oregon
California
Barney Anderson Regaining Health After California Trip
A Pendleton report claimed County Commissioner Barney Anderon fell ill in Long Beach, California, but BH. T. FF. Roger, father in law of Me Andere, disputes it. Mr. Andereon, with Mee Anderain and their child, recently went to California for Min Andersons health. Levers indicate his condition is improving rapidly.
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Pendleton
Barney Anddereon
At Long Beach
California
BH. T. FF
Roger
Me Andere
Andereon
Mee Anderain
Onilifornie
Min Anderson
Levers
Lee Drake Named 1919 War Savings Stamp County Chairman
Lee BD Drake advertising manager for the Mast Oregonian has been named county chairman for the 1919 War Savings Stamp drive. Dr. Jackson, state chairman, sent the notice stating quotas for 1919 are not yet set and that Umatilla county will not use per capita quotas. The campaign will differ from last year with no soliciting by street salesmen or in booths.
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Lee BD. Drake
Mast
Oregonian
Mr Drake
Dr. Jackson
Jackson
Umatilla
Booth
Washington Plans 4 Million for Roads and Bridges
Olympia officials discuss a bill to allocate four million dollars to Washington counties for highway maintenance and construction. The proposal, tied to action by the roads and bridges committee, would distribute funds immediately upon passage.
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Olympia
Dan
Washington
Kilpatrick Attacks Anti Flu Theories At Alta Lecture
William D Kilpatrick condemned anti flu ideas during a Christian Science lecture at the Alta venue. He blamed prem theory for the influenza outbreak and mocked germ theory, asserting if germ theory held real power the world would have depopulated. His address is printed in full in today’s papers.
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Wiliam D. Kilpatrick
Alta
Slim chances for government ownership this season
Washington January 29. Officials concede slim odds for any action favoring government ownership this season. Advocates plan a floor fight though chances of success appear limited. A four year bill on immigration was introduced today by a representative of the party in power.
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Washington
Selon
Cole Crem Hive
Reresic of the Tides
Red Cross aid amount totals over eight thousand in Umatilla
At a meeting of the executive committee of Umatilla County Red Cross officers including Mrs A H Cox Mrs lia Fowler Mrs Rey Hatley Mrs George Harimean Mrs Charles Groundh and Chairman W J T Thompson and Secretary C E Reoovevelt it was announced that over 8000 dollars in aid had been distributed. Of this 4822 went to national Red Cross via the Christmas Roll Call and 4951.55 remained for the chaplain drive along with 500 turned to Home Service and 40 for salary from December 15 to January 17. October to January disease control aid totaled 119 ton 1400 Athena 50 Pendleton 8745.49 hospital and 304.34 for a community kitchen with other items noted.
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Umatilla
Mra
A. H. Cox
Lia Fowler
Rey Hatley
George Harimean
Charles Groundh
W J T. Thompson
C. EL Reoovevelt
Red Crom
Home Service
Virginia Todd
Preewater
Athena
Adega
Pendleton
Umatilia
Att Dinsdutros
Te Pumie
Campaign Drive Urges Fifth Loan Handling by Organizations
Robert F. Smith urges county and local groups to unite under the Victory Loan banner for the Fifth Loan drive. He says patriotic workers will be expected to deliver similar results as in prior drives and lauds the Liberty Lown committee for its war record.
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Robert F. Smith
Liberty Lown Committee
Patriotic Service Leueue
Mir
pHt Tila
Emith
Lown
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Henry L. Pittock
Tonlahe
Manuel
Hohenzollern
Portugal
Manel
Victoria Anugustice
Nohenzollern
England
Barnes
Meaty Lane
Mendleton
Aerial Express Company Plan
NEW Bank
Miller Corner
Bond Bros
Golden Rule Hotel
SWIFT
Ching Nein
Faree
Benafer
Morris Tilly
Dais Swift
Ube Packer
Peies
Barney Anderson
Lee Drake County
War Savings
RED Cross
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