Missing After Peoria Excursion Steamer Columbia Sinks
About 100 people were missing after the excursion steamer Columbia capsized near a sandbar on the Illinois river between Peoria and Pekin at midnight. Twenty bodies recovered. divers worked the wrecked deck as a coroner's jury investigated. Scores of families circulated among the scene and many injured were taken to Tekin by auto.
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Peoria
Columbia
Minow River
Pekin
Black
Red Cros
Polen
Belluven
Tekin
Bill Introduced To Create New Department Of Transportation
Washington July 4 Senator Lewis Democratic leader introduced a bill to create a department of transportation and telegraph to manage railroads telegraphs and telephones owned operated or controlled by the government. The proposal would place a secretary of transportation and telegraph in the cabinet with authority over water transportation and telegraphs. The President clashes over immediate action and receptiveness to immediate pay appropriation is debated. The Senate contemplates formation by committee and potential votes amid recess plans and ongoing disputes between President and lawmakers.
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Washington
Lewis
Secretary of Transportation and Telegraph
Urzea
Senate
Martin
Simultanianaly
Muirtin Aaid
Gieoretien
State Bacteriologist Called to Advise on Water Supply
State Bacteriologist Beckwith of Corvelus is summoned to Pendicton to advise on the water problem. Judge Freely wired official to secure expert report and possible steps include draining the swimming pool or chemical treatment. Owners of Bingham Springs show willingness to cooperate. timing and procedure are pending.
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Beckwith
Corvelus
Pendicton
Berkwith
War Objectors Agree to Enter Service After Interview
Camp Kearney July 6. Conscientious objectors from the June California draft generally agreed to enter military service after interviews with officers. Twenty nine objectors appeared before a division judge and others. Several cited the Bible to support noncombatant views. most were told it was their duty to serve, with only four resisting.
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Kearney
California
Philadelphia
Orphans from France Supported by Omaha County Relief
A second group of 43 fatherless children from France was welcomed by the Tandleton committee and placed with Pendleton and county families. The Frat received 9 names, totaling 106 orphans now cared for by Omaha county residents with more expected. subscribers are being gathered to fund a year's support for each child. The effort reflects American aid amid war and famine, as residents coordinate New York and Paris funds.
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France
Tandleton
Pendleton
Omaha County
Armerican Friends Cafe
New York
America
Major John Mitchell Killed In Plane Crash at Gerstner Field
Lake Charles La July 6 Major John Putray Mitchell former New York major was killed in an air accident at Gerstner Field this morning. He flew a fast scout plane alone and fell six feet. cause is unexplained. May or Hyland said Mitchell’s death was a real personal shock and expressed sincere sympathy. He was from fighting stock and did not fear to die as city fliers were asked to lower to half staff.
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Lake Charles
John Putray Mitchel
New York
Gerstner Field
Mitchell
Hyland
Flye Terough Dénta Tia Lage Mitchell
Iealf Simrt
Washington
Wit Council
Afd Generst
Resse
Iir
Wilson
Allan ¢Rogpa
Oma
Russia
America
Great Britain
France
Balkans
Japan
Chita
Fuse Sla
Greek Finds Package Near Track Blows Hands Off
A Greek section hand at Tron east of Paseo opened a package found on grass near the railroad track. The explosion severed both his hands and injured a fellow traveler as they tried to inspect the crate. Fire and police investigated, unsure if the device was meant to blow a train.
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Tron
Paseo
Qué Berthulet
March Announces Credit for Victory
Washington reports March announcing credit to Ninth and Twenty Third Infantry and Twelfth Fifteenth Seventeenth Field Artillery as the units responsible for American success at Vauz. They formed part of the Seventh Division under General Dundy. Also notes weather, a note from a soldier to Draper, a hospital death in Oregon, and a death at the State Hospital with details of origins and relatives.
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Washington
March
Vauz
Dundy
Boy of 19 Is Dead in Pendleton Warbler
Guy Clark aged 19 son of Mr Cora Clark of 605 Cashic Street died last night at 6 at Anthony's hospital from heart trouble. Born in Athens in 1499 he moved to Pendleton with his mother a year later. Suffered rheumatism for nine years. Funeral set for Folxom's undertaking parlors on Monday.
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Deal
Guy Clark
Cora Clark
Cashic Street
Anthony's Hospital
Athens
Pendleton
Folxom
Undertaking Partors
Moniday
Paros Patients Returned From Fishing Mission
Paros parole patients at Strate Hospital were allowed to go fishing on July 4 but returned today after a three day absence involving Tick ermon who reportedly traveled toward Albey aia Kamedy to Pilot Reek.
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Paros
Hack
Thomnes Biebkernon
Ambrose Keeearly
Cwo
Strate Hospital
Albey Aia Kamedy
Reek
Throne Kage Made Wrecked By Itamans Crowd Destroy Emperor Portrait
In old Briene Rome crowds rushed Captain Jolenn BN and beat him into cuffs. The German emperor’s portraits were torn down as the German embassy property was attacked amid postwar unrest and the Italian note was delivered.
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Kage
Itamans
Old Briene
Rome
de Halles
Jolenn
Germain
Vethilans Granted Encampment Leave
President Wilson today issued an order granting leave of absence with pay to Civil War veterans serving the government who wish to attend the fifty second national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic at Portland from August 18 to 24.
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Washington
Wilson
Grand Army of the Republic
Portland
These Men Go To Fight For Freedom's Cause
This list names men who left this morning to join the national army in response to the call of their country. The following townsmen will join the company at the plates with names including Fates, Waller, Kerr, Fatderant leader, Malocion, Debert W. Kononen, Tom H. Sprague, Early J. Paright, James P. Metcake, Adolph Mik, Henry, Frank K., Salem, Thurhive, Martin, Newton, Porthand, Heater, Hiatt, W. F. Stuns, Albert McCubbins, Leroy White, Malwin, Lawrence, Shockert, Wakefield, and Hager Martin.
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National Army
Fates
Waller
Portianis
Kerr
Malocion
Debert W. Kononen
Tom HH. Spragué
Arly J. Paright
James P. Metcake
Adolph. Mik. Menry
Firewn
Prank K
Salem
Thurhive
Manni
Martin
Newton
Porthand
Heater
Tm M
Hiatt
de Lornsen
W. F. Stuns
Albert Fy MiCubbins
Leroy
Witey
Agmoml
Malwin
Lawrence IL
Shockert
Awide
Wakefield
William Fr
Hager Martin
Deudcanw
Thiiet
Socialist Mayor Faces Suspension in Minneapolis
Minneapolis July 6 Mayor Thomas Vaniear a socialist faces removal by Governor Kurnquist and the Minnesota Public Safety Coalition after a telegram urging immediate action to maintain order. The message warns of suspension and an appointment if not acted on.
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Minneapolis
Thomas Vaniear
Minnneapolia Newslige
Kurnquist
Minnesota Public Safety Coalinion
Purnquiet
Inter Allied War Council Urges Russia Intervention
The Inter Allied War Council and General Foch urgently press for immediate military and economic intervention in Russia. Reports state Allied forces prepare, with Britain and France planning landings and bolsterings as Russia mobilizes before Warsaw.
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Inter-Allied War Council
Foch
Russia
Charles Blumberg Buys Paris Store
Charles Blumberg becomes owner of The Paris women’s clothing store, formerly managed by WL Hf. Thomson, who departs July 2. Dr. Miamberg will operate the Pendie shop in connection with Paris of Walla Walla, selling women’s garments exclusively, with fall stock arriving.
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Charles Blumbere
Paris
WL Hf. Thomas
Miamberg
Walla Walla
Carl KL Hopf
Mr. Humberg
York
New Fall
Beth
Marine Casualties Number 114 Today Reported
Washington dispatch reports 47 Marine casualties with 16 killed in action two died of wounds 17 severely wounded and two missing in action The Marine Corps total reaches 114 including six killed in action 15 died of wounds 33 severely wounded 51 wounded degree undetermined and 19 missing in action
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Washington
Marine Corps
Public Health Activities Given Over to Treasury Service
Washington July proclamation places military and public health measures under the Public Health Service of the Treasury Department. President Wilken issues the order, transferring war measures to the public health system.
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Waddo
Washington
Public Health Service
Treasury Department
Wilken
Czechuslovaks Establish Commissariat At Soivet Headquarters
Disputed forces seized Sindet headquarters and key infrastructure including national tank, municipal offices, and railway station. Reports cite casualties with 159 wounded and Dutch forces sustaining losses. Allied troops reportedly landed to restore order and protect American consulate as security improves.
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Sindet
Guviste Font G
Fire Rips Heppner Leaving Dozens Homeless
Reports from the Heppner blaze on the fourth say 25 families were made homeless by the fire. The Pal ace hotel proprietor D J Wilkins and wife narrowly escaped from the second and third floors. Heppner residents mobilize aid through the Red Cross and county relief committees to shelter the displaced families.
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Heppner
D. J. Wilkins
Mra Wilkins
Bill Stewart
County Council of
Defree
Olilon Pellet Committee
Red Cro
Weps
Qioner
Omelet Farilles
Reeta Dion
Washington Houseline Spends on Wheat Price Fix
July reports show the House addressing agricultural policy with wheat priced at 22.40 per bushel and a comparison noting 24 ave. A bank and river access mentioned. military committee discusses Ameren ore, Peper battletin, and Russia policy, with high level talks on naval operations and Mustitin mage.
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Washington
Todey
le Sengatpe
S24
Ave
Tex Year Boycott On German Trade
Liverpool cotton exchange members voted to bar any firm from trading with enemies of Great Britain for ten years after the war. The decision aims to prevent aid to Germany and protect wartime efforts.
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Liverpool Englands
Liverpool Cotton Exchange
Wreeley
Great Britain
Crowd cheers send boys off to army from California station
Crowds along the platform at Fort McDowell California cheer as the men depart for service. Relatives bid farewell while friends showered hats and good wishes. The group formed at the court yard and boarded trains, with a show of community support and farewell cards distributed by local troops.
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Ptarnee
Fort McDowell
California
Goddin
Everone
Kaker B
Olrie Hener
Portia
Oil Pumped From Beneath Ocean Floor Summerland
A description of offshore oil pumping near Summerland explains crude being lifted from beneath the ocean to the surface and routed toward refineries for American forces in France. The piece highlights the rapid operation from wellhead to transport, aided by pumps and pipes across the sea floor.
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Summerland
Pacific
France
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