Rigid inquiry underway after fatal accident at camp range
An official inquiry into a six inch field gun explosion at Camp Lawre artillery range near Tacoma investigates the fatal mishap that killed three Oregon National Guardsmen and wounded five others. Preliminary reports say a poor fuse or shell flaw may have caused the blast. Medical aid was delayed due to no on site medical officer and distant hospital availability.
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Tacoma
A. V
Camp Lowha
Oregon Coast Artillery
Nauoneal Guard
Edward G. Scott
Iyde A. Dundiger
Marshfield
Ralph Fraley
Ashland
Herbert B. Peterson
William J. Blake
Aucater Murrasoul
Homer T. Elbert
U. P
Camp Lawre
Oregon
Association Boosts Capital of Crescen Holding and Loan
Crescen Holding and Loan Association increases capital from 20000 to 250000. I. Ahoander, renowned banker, reelected president, starts twentieth year in office. W. J. Clarke and other officers reelected as vice president treasurer secretary and finance committee members. The organization, 35 years old, based in the Geelong Building and Lewt Association, remains a major Oregon lender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescen Holtding and Loan Association
I. Ahoander
Orol Mer Chen
Acton and
Ie Naw
W. J. Clarke
J. ¥. Tallman
Treasuren
Ot Stillman
BJ. Murphy
J. L. Vaughan
Charles H. Morrh Meters
Birce
Geeeon
Lewt AsocinUen
Ieaw
Beat
Kndnen
Ite Ddd
Oregon
Bela Kun and companions escape from train in transit
Berlan July 17. Bela Kun former Hungarian communist dictator and several fellow officials being moved from Vienna to Buna via Germany escaped from a train near Orberes according to reports in the Berliner Zietung today.
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Bela Kun
Berlan
Water conservation plan to cut river supply
City to shut off river water from Thorn Hollow area at 6 p m. to reduce river usage. Citizens urged to cut water consumption by about one seventh to help through summer without river water. If reservoirs stay full via Chapel Hill and Thorn Hollow Springs, river water will not be introduced. details to be publicized in daily papers.
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At & P.m
Thorn Hoeliow
Chaplisah
Thorn Hollow
Notose
RESOLUTE CAPTURES LEAD IN SECOND CUP RACE
Professor Hyslop will conduct seed certification for wheat in Mendieton and surrounding regions. He will inspect fields including Shum, Way, and Groupe and certify if satisfactory. Farmers may apply to Fred Bennion for field inspection as part of the county effort to certify wheat.
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G. R. Howop
A. C
Mendieton
Behe
Nolin
Shum
Way and Groupe
A. Moll
William Saher
George Coppinger
Lorenzon Frothers
Henry Struve
Fred Bennion
Ieit
Pendleton
Tom
Dork
Inter
Fire Claims Mother and Children in Ido Tragedy
In Ido on July 17 a mother and seven children died in a blaze at their hotel. Father John Rowe was detained as police investigate the fatal fire at the Coneland hotel, with details limited and the coroner ordering further inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponkens Ferny
Ido
Jha Floeeen
Seve
Kaas
John Roowh
Los Angeles Quiet After Fearful Night
After a fearful night in Los Angeles residents reported only minor tremors with no widespread damage. Stores that closed yesterday reopened today as businesses returned to normal operations while families prayed at home amid the unusual quiet.
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Los Angeles
Lok Angi
Angeloe
Rivting on Resolute New York
July 17 racing notes show Resolute, a favorite, among betting odds in the day’s flatter program. Entries and races outline chances for top contenders with wagers placed on both favorite and rival entrants.
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Rivting
Resolute
New York
Areorica
Nvorite
Itriet
Sheanrek
Northwest shoot likely to be held in Pendleton
Dan Bowman travels to Battle on July 4 for the Northwest shoot and may invite Pendleton to host next. Bowman, a director in the Northwest aquathalon, says Pendleton with the Calling Peak ad clut page would suit the event and favors Pendleton if possible. Local members back Bowman though no firm decision has been made yet to hold next shoot here.
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Dan Bowman
Baattle
Northwest
Pendleton
Bowman
Aundiathon
Hones
Focal Cub
Towman
Tnat Jonal Sportamen
Lightning Sparks Fifteen Forest Fires in Oregon
Portland dispatch reports fifteen forest fires sparked by lightning across the region on July 1. Four fires burned in the Oregon National Forests as crews battled the blazes. no injuries or fatalities are reported yet.
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Portland
Randam Torent
Onegon National Forest
Picture brides seek U S entry amid border issues
A report notes more than 19 000 picture brides entered the United States as passports and cross border travel drew scrutiny. One 17 year old bride named Pretty Kagyushinn says she never met her husband before marriage. Others claim never seen their grooms. A Mexican man Joaquin Silva says he crossed from Mexico without a passport via Tl Paw bridge with another Mexican. Police note arrests of additional individuals attempting to move across borders without proper documentation.
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Ange
Ostf
Bridiow Biter
Utve Cinitork
Ian
Wration
Kagyushinn
Japan
Piercota
Joaquin Silva
Comitinent Wayor
Waclted
Mexico
Tl Paw
Nwitheer
Mesteans
Armerican Mide
Railway Demands To Be Heard July 27
Chicago July 17 railway workers demand labor talks on pay and wages for about 76,000 Railway Express employees with a hearing set for July 27. Report notes a 20 cent per hour wage increase sought and outlines ongoing negotiations. In San Francisco a league official was suspended and fined for an attack during a game between San Francisco and Vernon at Ok Land.
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Chicago
Billy
MT Hye United
Tates Palftway
Railway Express
Pine Pog
San Francisco
Cal
PSD
Wall
Chaiman
San Freadero
Chih
Unpire Molores
Vernon
Ok Land
Shamrock and Resolute duel under shifting winds on July sea
At sea near Shamrock and Resolute race action shows Shamrock nearly one mile behind in leg two with wind complications. Resolute keeps pace, changing windward strategy as Shamrock struggles to cross bow, both crews handling gusts and tacks amid view of long course.
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Goldsborough
Shawrock
Earry
Fem
Sandy Hook
Une
Long Head
Hower
Boroigh
Howe
Aramregk
Vie Rowolute
Corey
Hoth Vedas
Shameek
Invading Armies Strike at Door of Peking
A chaotic dispatch from Shanthat reports invaders moving toward Peking as government leaders flee. Casualties are unconfirmed while fighting rages and fears of a protracted northern war spread. Clashes near Kwanghun and disrupted rail links to Tianjin complicate relief efforts. Military authorities in Tientsin planned a train to Yangtin to probe hostilities between Anfu and Chi parties.
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U. P
Peking
Chell Province
Penekin
Kewl
Fac- Vionk
Kwanghun
Tien Tain
Tientain
Tientsin
Yang Tin
Anfu
Chih
Chicago Strike Returns to Normal as Car Service Edges Back
Chicago July 17. Street car service is nearly back to normal after the focal strike. Officials say the city will likely avoid a reoccurrence as services resume slowly.
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Chicago
Palffichala
Americans Defeat England to Eliminate from Davis Cup Race
At Wimbledon on July 17, Tilden and Johnston defeated Kingscote and Parke in doubles, securing a U S victory that removes England from the Davis Cup race. The Americans won the first set 8 6, faced a comeback, then closed out with a sharp finish as the match swung in their favor.
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London
J. P
England
Tilden
Johnston
Kingscote
Parke
Wimbledon
Amer Jones
Liz Parke
Kingscot
Jercant
Disputes Affect Three and a Half Million Workers
Washington June 17 By Ralph Gouel Approximately 1.0 million workers were affected by labor controversies strikes and disputes in the United States during the government s fiscal year ending June 20 An official estimate shows the bureau mediated about 3 000 cases involving roughly 1 7 5 million workers and about 475 million in direct losses to workers employers could lose 700 million from production and sales decline
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Washington
Ralph Gouel
Stent
Vince Not m
Cucal
T.ohs
Hudrientes
Allies Will Assist in Floating Loans
SPA July 17. The Allied governments will take steps to approve the floating of loan bonds to meet Germanys reparations obligations and to ensure prompt defrayment of her debt to the Allies. Representatives of the Allies signed an agreement outlining measures to handle Germanys postwar financial requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spa
Hery Wiley
Fall From Upstairs Window Injures Diptheria Patient
A 10 foot fall from an upstairs window at 1007 Jackman Street left Mary Louise Dickheon, age unknown, with no broken bones but caused damage to a window and minor injuries to her home. she was playing with a group of children when she was overcome by laughter and fell through the screen, the incident noted as a mere accident amid her illness.
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Mary Louise Dickheon
Thousands greet Governor Cox at Washington depot
Thousands gathered at Union Station to welcome Governor Cox on his Washington visit. The crowd, including state workers nearby, watched the Democratic nominee arrive for talks with President Wise on the League of Nations and the cost of living. Cox, traveling with five reporters, discussed the potential major role of the league amid economic concerns.
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Depot
Ohio
Capital
Wilson
League of Nations
Washington
J. P.1
Union Station
Cox
Wise
League
Harrisberg
Penne
U. P
Hitchcock
Treaty Fight
League of Nationaime
Locomotive Explosion Kills Three in Kellogg Return
A freight train on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line exploded at Kellogg near Winona today. The blast killed the engineer, fireman, and brakeman, with wreckage scattering along the track and investigations beginning to determine cause.
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Winona
Mion
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Road
Kellogg
Germans Leave After Last Minute Struggle
BPA July 17. Departure of allied and German delegates today marked the end of the month conference amid the arguing over the Versailles treaty. Signing of the allied ultimatum demanding delivery of two million tons of coal monthly occurred last night. The German delegation pressed for modification until signing and insisted that the threat of occupation of the Raber district was in accordance with the powers.
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BPA
Raber
Turkey Faces Midnight Deadline on Treaty Accession
A British and French dispatch warns Turkey must accept the peace treaty by midnight July 27 or face decisive action. The note presses Turkey to sign and implement the treaty, noting the time limit expires at midnight July 27 and signaling consequences for noncompliance.
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Lonnos
Daly T
Turkey
Corvallis Woman Jailed for Murder
Corvallis woman held in jail on murder charges after allegations she was promised marriage and then failed to marry, with authorities reporting details of the case and the alleged motive.
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Corvallis
George Peters ix
Frian Sette
Alewand
Drop in Wheat Holds at $2.53 as Market Slumps
Wheat futures extended declines with December opening at 2.58 and closing near 3.60, March futures easing to 2.57. Overbeck & Cooke quotes show weak demand, minimal trading, and soft cash activity amid broad grain softness. Weather reports and Minneapolis prices provide limited support as markets drift lower.
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Overbeck & Cooke Co
Overbeck & Coole Co
Chicago
Seaboard
Gulf
Minneapolis
Cain
Tandon
IRS
IRB
AST
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Chili Province
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