Highway contracts extend from The Dalles to Pendleton
The state highway commission plans to have every mile from The Dalles to Pendleton under contract within about three weeks if August bids are accepted. Most of the Pendleton to Portland stretch will be contracted or under construction, with work proceeding on river crossings at Deschutes and John Day rivers. Encroachments on Sherman county railroad rights have been settled, and other related projects, including culverts and canal crossings in Umatilla, are underway.
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Dalles
Pendleton
Portland
Sherman County
Sherman
Biges
War Department
Celilo Canal
Wasco County
Seuferia
Deschutes River
Deschutes
John Day
Umatilla
Johnson Bros. Contracting Co
Pieih-Echo
Cabbage TL
Cabbage Hnl
State Highway Ecromission Engineers
American National Mant
Athletic Club
Pendleton Drug Co
New Grade Crossing Eliminates Danger at Milton Freewater
An agreement between the state highway commission and O W I & N representatives will establish a safer grade crossing between Milton and Freewater. The improved crossing removes sharp turns, easing travel for motorists and enabling transfer of land from the railroad to the highway commission for crossing construction. Weston residents, led by W Le Thompson and engineer HL Baldock, anticipate final route data before location decision.
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Milton
Freewater
Highway Commission
Male
W. le Thompson
Werton Wan Oligo
Governor Sproul refuses extradition for Harry Thaw
July 15 report states Governor Sproul declined to extradite Harry Thaw for return to New York. A London item notes a Cirencester penny from the era of William the Conqueror and Stephen auctioned for $81 at Borheles’s.
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Harrishing
Sproul
Harry Thaw
New York
London
Cirencester
William, the Conqueror
Stephen
Borheles's
Oregon City Driver Hits Train. Wife Fatally Hurt
Oregon City July 15 George Kyo wan killed and his wife fatally injured when he drove an automobile into a Valley train. He pressed the accelerator instead of the brake.
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Oregon City
Ore
George Kyo Wan
Kylle
PLAN FOR GREATER CONTROL OVER RETURNED ROADS
Washington July 1 The Interstate Commerce Committee chair said government ownership of railroads or extension of federal control will meet little Congress consideration. Republicans seek to return the rails quickly with improved regulation after the war. He urged broader IC oversight of railroads and extended control of water transport, especially coastal lines, pending ownership decisions.
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Washington
Meo Rech
Interstate Com Meres Committee
Congress
Hlonal Wemwlofi
Pech
Ambassador Page Sees Teuton Wedge In Italy
New York July 15 Thomas Nelson Page ambassador to Italy returned from Rome and warned that Allied posture may push closer German Italian ties. He said Italy needs Germany for coal and materiel and that Germany will invest to win Italian favor. Page praised Italian war effort but noted misgivings and announced his resignation.
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New York
Thomas Nelson Page
Thalys
Rome
Italy
Teutonian der Almaneleat
Germany
Page
Confident Rome government vote amid Italian turmoil
July 15 dispatches report the Italian cabinet surviving a confidence vote by a wide margin as Troops arrived in Rome amid a wave of political strain. Also, hog prices surged to new highs in Indianapolis with brokers noting rest bacon at 23.6, while Ford faced a notable court showdown over the International Gag and a Portland motorbike crash claimed a rider and injured others.
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Rome
Sos Society
Codey Dive Chan Ibe
Deputiea
Eee
Ore
Indianapolis
Rest Bacon Brokers
Brcoghe
Foreign Relations Panel Debates Drafts of All Plans
Washington July 15 The Foreign Relations Committee unanimously backed the Johnson resolution urging the president to send drafts of all league plans to the peace conference. Senator Underwood opposed amendments and favored the treaty, while Senator Lodge opened the reading of the peace treaty as debate neared.
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Washington
Foreign Relations Committee
Plana
Underwood
Norrin
Japan
China
Wilson
Johnson
Lodge
Seator Aitchcock
White House
Hiorah
Mgalm
Shanlungs Settlement
Temperature Swings Across Oregon Towns In Heat Wave
Portland weather charts show Medford as the hottest town in the Tall States yesterday at 104 degrees with Roseburg also at 104. The day was cooler today with cloudy skies. Pendleton reported struggles as temperatures spiked from 105 to 110 in a short half hour, while Portland and Walla Walla shared the day’s high. Authorities caution of continued hot spell and potential changes in the forecast.
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Pendleton
Frank Com
Portland
Medford
Tall States
Roseburg
Walla Walla
Boo
Norris to vote against treaty over Shantang amid protests
In a Senate speech Senator Norris said he would oppose ratification of the Pete Treaty unless the provision on Japan Shantang is omitted. He warned the measure betrays allies and endangers self determination, calling the agreement disgraceful and dangerous to peace. An Ottawa report notes reprimands after street railway strife in Pendleton.
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Oay
Washington
Norris
Senate
Todas
Japan
Peg
Mexico Bandits Hold City Prisoner for 24 Hours
Mexican raiders seized Marfa Texas forcing male citizens of military age to supply cattle and food. The town’s population was held prisoner for 24 hours while requisitioning efforts provided scarce resources and disrupted daily life.
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Mexico
Marfa
Tex
San Antonio
Valley fruit raisers report bumper crops and rising prices
The Willamette Valley fruit growers report heavy loads of berries and other crops as trees are propped to prevent breakage. Judge Pite Gerald notes wheat and barley prospects look strong, with Pendleton cooler than Portland and a furnace-like heat in the city. George Tonkin cites Eastern visits and comparisons of regional game laws and wildlife commissions.
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Willamette Valey
Thomas Fite Gerald
Jude
Woodburn
Mick Gerald
Hie Aieter
Boyer
Joganbarry cenKan
Tin Valley
Ecole
Thin County
Pite Gerald
Pendleton
Portland
George Tonkin
East
New Jersey
Tonkin
Masachusetts Fish and Game
Minetow, Fish and Game ‘Commission
Pennsylvania
Trawler Sinks After Mine Explodes Off Ewelleh Coast
Admiral Knapp reported a United States fleet trawler was sunk by a mine ten feet off the stern after getting entangled in a net. One officer and six men died. Commander King stayed on the bridge as the vessel sank in seven minutes. The cook’s body was recovered.
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Washington
United States
Ewelleh
Admiral Knapp
Navy Department
King
CarbOLic acid eye burn from mistyped bottle error
A man, Michael, living on Ent Court Street, suffered eye burns after carbolig acid was mistakenly used. He habitually rinsed his eyes with water but an incorrect bottle replacement led to a severe eye injury.
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Dtichvel
Tarover
Pres
Michael
Notte of
Carbhalic Beit
Pershing Arrives in London with Staff Escort
General John J. Pershing and his staff arrived in London on July 15 following a morning landing at a nearby port. They were greeted by a formal welcome as the party proceeded to their destination, marking a notable Allied high command visit.
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London
John Z. Pershing
Dever
President Welcomed Home as Ship Returns from Peace Talks
The transport Georgy Washington carries President Wilsen back to America amid cheering crowds. On deck, Lt. Cmdr. Herbert O. Roesch and others comment on the reception while families and officials in Pendleton and surrounding towns watch.
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Wilsen
Georgy Washington
America
Ils
George Washington
Herbert O. Roesch
Penlletan
George Washington Ang
Wich
Liew
Keech
Mme
Willian Bowen
Lewis Directr
Fred Stelwor
William Kowseckh Ie
Pendletsa
Return of Springfield Troops Flag Honors Local Heroes
Springfield Minnesota July 14. An American flag made by Addie De Prestes and carried through the war by Springfield’s Company Bigs has been returned with the soldiers’ homecoming, honoring local veterans and their service.
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PFLAG
Springfield
Mmn
Addie de Prestes
Bigs
Regular Acrobrar in Strurenville Anomalous Incident
Obie notes a July 14 disturbance in Strurenville when William Kirkpatrick leaped across a dining room scene and landed feet from mid air, with an onlooker identified as assisting the county treasurer. Beam, previously acting city recorder, resumed work in the county treasurer’s office.
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Strurenville
Wiliam Kirkpatrick
O County
Beam
Reuurer
No Car Shortage for Grain Is Anticipated
Reported railway and grain movement状 conditions suggest no car shortage for grain is expected. Improved freight channels and returning farmers reduce congestion, though careful handling remains needed for bumper Western crop flows.
Inquest May Reveal Seattle Conspiracy
Seattle witnesses testify at an inquest into the alleged Dowse conspiracy. Startling revelations are expected as federal agents begin examining evidence tied to a shipbuilding ring and alleged detective operatives. The inquiry centers on a murder and a million dollar conspiracy, with Dowse linked to key testimony.
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Seattle
Wash
Dowses
Iheo
Scettin
Dowse
Allied blockade cripples German defense forces gains
Admiralty dispatch from Welane reports German defenses weakened by the Allied blockade. The blockade disrupted supply lines, reducing German mobility and signaling a strategic victory for Allied forces.
Plan to Withdraw from League Hums 1920 Campaign
Washington July 16 United Press reports opposition to the league of nations amid the 1920 campaign. Some senators discuss a plan to withdraw the United States from the league, with timing eyed for 1923, though no sponsor is yet publicly announced. The plan would delay withdrawal while assessing implications.
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J. W. T. Martin
United Press
Washington
Wilcom
Senate
League of Nations
United States
Uniteds
Don Robinson to be discharged from Navy soon
Message today says Don Robinson will soon receive a Navy discharge. He served overseas, including South America, and plans to travel to Chicago and Salt Lake City before returning to Pendleton shortly.
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Don Robinson
Navy
Don Notineen
Soan
J. F. Robbeda
Elrarani
Chicago
Salt Lake
Pendleton
Dering Robinson
South América
German Republic Lost Says Von Tirpitz
BERLIN July 15 Admiral Von Tirpitz declares in a forthcoming book that the German republic cannot rise again and that revolution destroyed Germany’s chance for greatness. He absolves the Kaiser of responsibility and praises German victory at sea while noting British losses and German resilience.
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Berlen
al von Tirpitz
Germany
Wil
von Tirpitz
Gol von Reuter
Heen
Scopa
Young Women Escape After Lodging House Assault
In Oakland California on July 15 two 20 year old women Virginia Meyer and Betty Allen were assaulted and confined by four men and one woman at a lodging house. Meyer fled bloodied from head injuries and Allen leapt two stories to escape as police noted the confinement aimed at forcing them across the border. Both victims are from Los Angeles and Meyer was a former movie actress.
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Oakland
Cal
Virginia Meyer
Betty Allen
Allen
Mia Meyer
Low Angeles
Judge rules beer over one half of one percent alcohol illegal
United States District Judge Thompson ruled that beer containing over one half of one percent alcohol violates wartime prohibition. The decision overruled the brewers' demurrers and upheld wartime restrictions in Pittsburg.
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Pittsburg
Uly i
United States
Thompson
Threats noted against Americans in Berlin incident
A garbled July report from Berlin mentions threats to Americans and a crowd around a convoy, but the text is damaged and unclear about who issued the threats or the outcome. No injuries are confirmed, and the account lacks verifiable details or names.
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Shantung
Teague of Nations Organization
Ottawa
HO Reeder
Mahon Tofaw
Ter Creek
Valley Fruit Raisers
U.S
English
Commander King
League
Pershing
Lonton
Throng
Pcarbomol
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