Government 19 Ready 10 Take Over Railroads
Keegan of the Department of Labor predicts the government could take over railroads if a strike escalates. He cites possible eight hour day reforms and mediation between the railroad brotherhoods and workers, though no concrete takeover plan has been finalized.
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Weulthe
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Keenan
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Sheen Cormulatil
Piivaw Ownership
Round Up Tour Boosters Plan Northwest Campaign
Booster efforts for the Round-Up promote the Northwest tour with Didi Monta and Eastern Washington figures leading from the Hullvideo area east of the mountain. The 1916 program aims to show a full feature with a major publicity push and railroad backing. The Pendleton home of the Round-Up draws attention as the show gains nationwide interest and Secretary McAdoo’s upcoming visit is noted.
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Cmicwde
Didi
Monta
Washington
Tauels Wilth
Sin Francisco
Pendleton
Ery
Jean
McAdoo
Huliding Bill Introduced Shows Large Postwar Spending Target
Washington July 17 a public lifting bill carrying thirty or nine million dollars was introduced in the House despite the president’s opposition. The bill includes 26,000 for a Worlding site at Corvalis and aims to avoid panic while pledging substantial appropriations.
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Washington
Corvalibe
West Coast Specialty Co Suit Filed for $108.99
Through Attorney Will M. Peterson the circuit court case was filed by West Coast Specialty Co against J He Sparks seeking $108.99. The suit appears to involve a claim for payment or related balance and seeks court action.
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Will M. Peterson
Curt
Vircult
Coneuinet J
Vastretlare county clerk synthesis note
A county clerk is described in connection with Glen Made, Attia Sloins, Everett Ander, Nhoteler, and Clare Atitelia in a fragmented record. The text references official roles and local administration but lacks clear dates or actions. Further readable details are needed to clarify the exact event or notice.
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Vastretlare
Vente Werk Boning
Clark
Glen Made
Vod
Attia
Sloins
Everett
Ander
Nhoteler
Anl
Clare Atitelia
Dobyinon
Navy yard seeks 25 machinists at Bremerton Washington
Civil service announcement lists 25 machinists wanted at the Puget Sound Navy Yard Bremerton Washington. Pay around 3.04 per hour with duty details and application deadline set for July 27 1918. Applicants should contact the recorder of the Board of Labor Employment for Portland Navy Yard or local office for submission information.
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UF Civil Service Comimléatan
Taget Sound Navy Yard
Bremerton
Wash
Poy
Hotlon
Moroasda Arrive Brest July 17 troop convoy lands
A fresh convoy of Pailin troops arrived at Brest today amid ongoing wartime movement. The arrival highlights continued reinforcement and troop shifts as military operations unfold in the region.
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Moroasda
Brest
Brady Gains Golf Title in Ruston
In Ruston on July 17 Mike Rad, Oakley professional and now the champion of Massachusetts, clinched the title after a round of competitive play. Patrick de Doyle led early with 74 chokes for Hin rodade, while Doyle needed a 1 comple Ube elekteon holes to finish.
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Ruston
Mike Rad
Commercial Club Protests Insurance Rate Hikes
The Commercial Club objects to rising insurance premiums affecting local merchants and residents. debates center on fire department efficiency, gravity-water systems, and the impact of new rates on Main and Court streets. Officials say several older policies have outpaced premiums while reconstruction plans proceed.
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Pendlefin
Oldan Fire Department
Feolan
George PR
Himatitla
Kaiser on Somme front amid British assault
London reported Kaiser on the Somme front retreating amid British offensives as Petrograd cited Russian and German moves. British success near Longueval and Belloy En-Somme pressed German lines. Russian casualties listed as part of broader battlefield activity across Paris and Champagne fronts.
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Kaiser ON Somme
Astoria Rehearing Denied Over Rural Credits Bill
Interstate Commerce Commission denies Astoria rehearing in Astoria mite case, ordering parity with Puget Sound port railroad rate, with new rates set to take effect September 1. Pendleton groom Brown and King wed by Rev. Hodehire at Methodist church, Brown Tithe CTP TV tied to groom. President Wilson hails rural credit bill supporting land mortgage banks for farmers, lawsuit noted in circuit court over lease contract breach seeking 54150.
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Teretite Commetee Commission
Astoria
Puget Sound
Eines Wo Brown
Pendleton
Hodehire
Methodist
Tpendleton
Washington
Wilson
British and German actions flag war front lines
General war overview notes German checks as Kalwr holds front while British pressure mounts. Government may seize railroads in reaction to strikes. Villa reportedly dead with uncertain certainty. Floods in North Carolina claim 15 lives. Local notes report Umatilla Port formation and a bond district proposal facing a commission. Pendleton business protests oppose Akins proposed rites.
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Kalwr
Chitoff
Villa
North Carolina
Umatilla
Conan
EL Pratt
Pendleton Businessen
Seventh Day Adventist Church Quiet Title Case in Milton
The unidentified college in Shidutied sues for quiet title to land, represented by attorney SD. Peterson. The case involves the Milton area and the Seventh Day Adventist church.
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Cohuonmbuduntor College
Shidutied
Fet Church of
Milton
Yinintif College
SD. Peterson
Arrest in Civil Action Stuns Local Community
Roger was arrested Saturday by Deputy Sheriff Jim Binkley in a civil action to recover money. He was taken to Bend today and then to Wallula, with J. B. Montgomery and others involved.
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Roger
Jim Binkley
Rogere
Bend
Unclear Crime Report From Cumyven City Faturday
In Cumyven City Faturday two men and several women are linked to forging a check drawn on a Pendleton bank for Ida M. York in Grant County. The suspects fled, but one man named Gorfie confessed. Police reported the arrest followed a defensive response by authorities.
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Witlintty
Cumyven City
Ida M. York
Grant County
Pendleton
Gorfie
Allins
Asphalt Plant Considered by County Court for Umatilla Roads
County court weighs buying a county asphalt plant to improve Umatilla county roads. Proposal suggests an asphalt cost per mile and potential solution to road problems. J Lattice of Portland, noted machinery expert, is in Pendleton for discussions with the court.
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Umatilla County
Rowth
Lattice of Portland
Pendleton
Trains Lost in Floods Strain North Carolina Traffic
July 17 Amheville North Carolina trains bound for Cincinnati are lost after a sudden flood. More than 600 are homeless as rails and telegraph lines fail. Rescue efforts continue at Biltmore led by Cornelia Vanderbilt. chances of survivors are uncertain amid suspended Southern Railway traffic past Washington and a second bridge failure.
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Amheville
N. Vi
North Carolina
Atti
Asheile
Campad
Cornelia Vanderbilt
Alfred Vanderbilt
Biltmore
Charlotte
Caluwana
Southern
Washington
Market Strength Report From Chicago and Portland
Chicago market shows a range of prices with notes on open high and close for July contracts. Portland livestock and wheat prices mix with No 2 red western and Manitoba quotes recorded. New York plans a 5000 endowment for a dental dispensary and research institute.
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Chicago
Liverimal
Liverpool
Manitoba
Villa's Death Seen End to Mexican Crisis
Washington reports Villa is dead and Persting's troops will depart Mexico within a month. Carranza strengthens his position as border tension eases. U S officials see no major clashes likely, while Villista threats fade and Mexican troops shift to the border. Eagle Pass dispatch notes Mexican forces moving to oppose Villistas.
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Washington
Parra
Rabde
Cartunga
War Department
Villa
Carrinza
Wmderness Carringa
Eagle Pass
Serrang
Piedras Negras
Monclovia
Bakery Improvements at Hohbach Bakery East Court Street
Otto Hohbach of the Hohbach Bakery on East Court Street reports major upgrades. A Peterson oven is installed at high cost, preventing dirt and enabling mechanical bread preparation. Plans include painting, a three coat finish, a partition to separate bake shop from the store, a flush front for shop visibility, and a $300 range with total renovation. The project costs about $7600 and aims to produce 6000 loaves daily.
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Otto Hohbach
Hohbach
East Court Street
Peterson
Port Commission Power Stressed Over Road Bond District
A report outlines that if a port commission is created it would have authority to issue a bond district for roadways without a popular vote. The draft details appointments by the governor and potential impacts on taxation and city finances, with emphasis on governance and future projects.
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Port Commission
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