Capitol race riot injures hundred amid citywide disturbances
In Washington July 21 a race riot left an estimated hundred injured as whites chased and attacked Black residents near the Treasury and White House. Tanks and police struggled to restore order while mobs roamed Pennsylvania Avenue and around major hotels. Authorities mobilized troops. reinforcements were expected to curb further violence.
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Washington
Pullman
Pennsylvania Avenue
Treasury Building
White House
Fires Raging Across Idaho Oregon Washington Forests
Reports say two large forest fires burn in New per and Washington with crews rushed from Billings to Great Falls. Officials call the situation very serious as smoke spreads, while federal action stalls due to a delayed agricultural appropriation bill. Representatives Johnson and Smith seek a $500 appropriation to combat the blazes.
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Idera
Acton
Washington
Meltona
Senator Chamberlain pushes bill to restore veterans’ rights
Washington July 21 Senator Chamberlain introduced a bill to restore to the colors all soldiers sailors and marines who have faced court martial and forfeited pay and allowances. Courts martial for felonies are exempted. A fire at the Dowglu Court apartments is noted with local agents referenced.
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Washington
Senator Chamberlain
Sergeant Verne Boynton Cited for Heroism on Field
A World War II era notice confirms Sergeant Verne Boynton of Pendleton received a Silver Star and a Victory Ribbon for gallantry under shell fire in rescuing and administering aid to wounded men in France. The letter to his parents describes peace celebrations and anticipated homecoming as embarkation plans proceed. General orders from the 4th Division officially credit his actions during heavy fire and his concern for fellow soldiers.
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Verne Boynton
Pendleton
Bergeant Movnion
Colibenet
Cherian
Tell von Pot
Germany
Oltem
William VY. Haynton
Medion
Inland Empire Bank Opens With Formal Saturday Reception
Hundreds attend the formal opening of the Inland Empire Bank on Saturday evening between 4 and 6. Guests toured the remodeled building at Main and Court, welcomed by President W. Malo ney and directors. A five piece band played as souvenirs and flowers were given to visitors. The new bank home, costing about 50000, signals a milestone for Pendleton and the Inland Empire, replacing Korn’s S and 10 cent store in a complete metamorphosis of the building.
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Rome
W. Maloney
Munte
Sawyer
Myre
Clyde Phillips
Ted Preble
Walter Cresswell
Joe Mir
Bampire Bank
Ratina
Pendleton
Korn's
Main
Court Apreche
President Wilson Delays Senate Conferences Amid Illness
Washington July 21 President Wilson confined to bed by dysentery attack. Dr Greyeon says condition not serious as four Republican senators are canceled from today schedule and talks with lawmakers may be postponed several days due to illness.
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Washington
Greyeon
Wilson
Mintickner
Road Crew Fire Delays paving work at Adams plant
A fire at the Warren Construction Company paving site near Adams caused about 6000 in damage. Negligence by watchman blamed. Top asphalt bottles overheated and liquids sprayed, igniting near by oil and exposing Pacific Coast Power Co building to danger. Equipment destroyed, operations paused as crew prepares rock and grading for paving.
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Athen
Dee Joohe Ua
Warren
Adams
Gan
Pacific Coast Bowator Co
Portland
Dodd Sees Chance for McKay Reservoir in Mondell Bill
PF Dodd returned to Herpiston Gatefroy after a month in Washington. He reports a good chance the McKay reservoir project will be included in the Mondell bill if it passes Congress. He also notes a future bill to fund irrigation projects may be offered if Mondell fails. Dodd says his work involved moving project reports out of pigeon holes and gaining consideration. The reservoir may be taken up sooner or later.
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McKay Reservoir
PF. Dodd
Herpiston Gatefroy Hos
Washington
Dodd
City Water Supply Overflows Reservoir
Persistent dry weather threatens Pendleton water, with only about 40 percent of supply from the Deschutes river system reaching distribution. Engineer Frank Bo Hays notes overflowing reservoirs each afternoon and early morning as river flow remains insufficient. Extensions to Chaplish Springs nearing completion will boost supply, allowing a stable later draw from the river.
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Pendleton
Frank Bo Hays
Dmatilla
Haye
Mir
Blaze Breaks Out South of Heppner
A wildfire erupted south of Heppner near the Camillin National Forest in the John Day region. Supervisor Cryder ordered immediate firefighting crews, about forty men with tools and supplies, paid 40 cents per hour plus board, to reach the fire.
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Rover
Cimiilin
Tepian
Heppner
W. Wredder
Cryder
Fhe
Employiment
John Day
Chyder
Norhariye Berkelus
Re Mlvane
Whitman Forest
Pendleton
Secretary Daniels Denies Peeithe Meet Diversion Claims
Washington July 21 secretary Daniels denied reports that nine portions of the Peeithe Meet en route to the opened waters would be diverted into New England waterways. He said the report was baseless.
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Washington
Daniels
Heen Waters
Heo
Snk
Basilers
Big Rate Case Heard By Interstate Commission
Portland hosts three Interstate Commerce Commission members as the Inland Empire Puget Sound rate dispute opens. The hearing seeks a lower water route freight rate between Inland Empire ports and Portland, potentially reshaping national rates. Seattle will host proceedings July 28 for four days with Astoria involved and opposition from Puget Sound interests. The case features grain growers backing lower rates to boost producer income and Puget Sound interests arguing no Portland rate reduction.
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United Pree
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Beattle
Inland Empire
Coluintia Basin
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Columbia
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Seattle
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Empire
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Musee Round
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Ccom
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Intermovnnain
Washington
Oregon
HC Ball
Winthrop M. Denble
Degen BR Astra
Lamb Market Report from Umatilla County
Local market notes from Umatilla County show lambs topping with bids around 297.25 and 853 cited in market chatter. Conditions note shortage of grass, buyers pressing for better quality and larger consignments, with sheep needing unloading in the market due to weather and supply factors.
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Heri
Ulitao
Srigthe
Ehipeie
Portia
Convention on advertising and circulation audit in Chicago
A report from Chicago describes a five year convention of the Circularions association, finalized rules for advertising and circulation audits, and the call for publishers and advertisers to join the ARCL. Officers were elected, including Gold Penn as president and a committee of publishers and agencies named. The convention approved moving toward unified advertising rates and circulation standards, with ongoing efforts to curb false or inflated claims.
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Howrpyer Sodromlations
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Iis
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Chicago
Jaume
Tao Salle
Theyandonal Demet
Ube
Gold Penn
Tyes
Meetster
New York
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Thelfy
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Incumenest Pcouira
Avertinorm
Dove Peete Rawhanle Cuvee
Teertester
W. Laughlin
Armour & Company
Chiogwze
George W. Cushing
Hudson
Northwest phone operators return to work amid partial settlement
In Portland Seattle and San Francisco on July 21, nearly all local telephone operators and many electrical workers ended a three week strike by returning to their posts. California strikers mostly stayed out. Retroactive pay remains the chief issue, with San Francisco and Washington reports signaling potential grant of demands.
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Waums
At & A. Im
Bing
San Francisco
Washington, D. C
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Ore
Seattle
Wash
Oakland
West Ohio Student Party Heads Toward Moclips on Ecology Trip
Oberlin College ecology head Professor Lynda Jones leads a party of 21 students on a summer motor trip from Oberlin, Ohio to Moclips Washington for study of birds trees ethnology and topography. They camp at Round-Up grounds and plan to leave at 5 PM. trip began June 24 and ends September. Cars include five Fords one Franklin and a truck.
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Oberlin College
Oberlin
Ohio
Pendleton
Moclips
Washington
Jone Mue
Oregon
Cubbcage Hill
Imrty
Professor Jones
Hilda Joseph
HH. M. Murray
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Mie Roth Pray
Miew
HL. A. Pray
A. A. Pray
la Mollie Vv. Pugh
Helen Reed
Helen Fine Norman H. Wright
George Auffinger
H. A. Biair
Elizabeth Burgess
A J. Burgess
Ruskin Freer
Graves
Thelma Gray
Lolla Hazeltine
George T. Jones
Mis Beth Jones
Half of new paving to state line laid
Pendleton to the state line highway paving progress stands at about seven of 15 miles laid under Warren Construction Co. superintendent Pat Lonergan says work on the Adame Athena section is half complete with similar progress expected toward the Preweter end. A fire at Adame delays the eastern end for two weeks, with completion hoped around September 1 and the western end near October 15.
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Pat Lonuigan
Warren Construction Co
Adgime-Athena
Pawe Beni
Preweter
State Line
Adame
Lonergan
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