Astoria Rate Under Attack in Freight Case
Portland dispatch details a rate dispute in the Columbia Basin case. John H. Lathrop argues Astoria and Seattle receive equal rates despite greater distance from interior markets, alleging unfair, abnormal adjustments to curb railroad competition. He cites Pendleton to Seattle via Portland as a model and discusses legacy rate structures and public commission rulings.
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Astoria
Portland
Cire
Puget Sound
John HM. Lathrop
Lathrop
Seattle
Pendleton
Washington
Walla Walla
Tinilow
Poth
Waesington Public Service Commission
French Bayonet Trophy Presented to Major Moorhouse
A sample of a Poilu death dealer bayonet and two Hoche blades were presented to Major Lee Moorhouse and Lieut Elie Theorie after months on the French front. The relics include a three foot bayonet with a thick hilt and fluted blade, plus a heavy barbed wire sample, marking a World War I trophy collection.
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Lee Moorhouse
Elie Theorie
Moorhoute
Aie Indek
Mijor Moorhouse
Gasoline Stock Here Virtually Exhausted in Pendleton
Gasoline stocks in Pendleton are virtually exhausted due to Standard Oil plant transport delays from Portland. Stations have been nearly empty since Saturday, with only small quantities arriving from Athena and Walla Walla. harvest demand and distant supply lines are blamed. Some outlets expect replenishment within a day or two, but shortages persist across garages and farm outfits.
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Stockhe
Greeling
Pendleton
Portlend
Hiehtwand
Athena
Mowcas
Standard of
Flames Rally To Halt Umatilla Forest Fire Spread
The John Day forest fire has reached the Umatilla National Forest near Whitman County, prompting forest supervisor W. W. Cryder to send 25 additional fighters. The blaze now threatens North Fork and moves in multiple directions, with wind feared to worsen spread. Mr K B Hunt and Mrs Hunt arrive from Roswell Idaho.
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John Day
Whitman National Forest
Umatilla
W. W. Droeder
Dryder
Bene
Winland Forest of Florals
North Fork
Cryder
Corneilssen’s Front Tour Seeks Grave of Ulrich
J M Corneilssen a Peudleton VA secretary in France visited the Hindenburg line and shell torn zones while searching for the grave of Rhodes Ulrich a UB Marine who died November 10 1918. He retraced battle fronts from Ypres to the Somme and the Hindenburg line noting devastation from Albert to the Saint Quentin canal. He plans to continue the search when possible as he returns from the front.
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J. M. Corneilsan
Peudleton
Vo M. C. A
France
Rholdon Ulrich
UB Marines
Cornelissen
Ypres
Somme
Hindenburg
St. Quentin
Briuxpelu
Waterioo
Sean
le Mon
Jaen A
Francs
Albert
Berlin
Meronne Rotsel
Ballegourt
Bellecourt
Bf. Quintine Canal
Treaty open hearing eyed by Foreign Relations Committee
In Washington on July 23 the Foreign Relations Committee fast tracked the peace treaty reading to hold an open hearing with Secretary Latteray returning from Paris to testify. The president met with several US senators and staff to discuss demands for a verbatim Parke proceedings account as the league and other figures weigh influence on Congress and regulatory action on packers.
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Manly Foreign Relations Committee
Latteray
Paria
Wenale
Parke
Senate
Mokellar
Tennesse
Senator Jones Pushes Public Hearings On Treaty Sessions
Washington July 2 Senator Jones demands public hearings on treaty related sessions and publicity for all develop ments. Senator Lodge reportedly agrees while Democratic senators attack secrecy at the peace conference and push daily public updates. Senator Sterling after meeting Wilson says article 10 and withdrawal clause rejected but party stance remains. Pogo claims he spoke frankly with Wilson and maintains his position though Wilson urged support.
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Washington
Jones
Jonemmala
Lodge
Kemlona
Sterling
Wilson
Mottor
Pogo
Mie
Flimlessness Charged in Mooney Testimony
Washington July 28 The department of labortary sent to congress the report of inventor John Densmore into the Thomas Mooney case which declares Mooney was trained to discredit union Tatar. The report finds nothing in the Mooney trial to uphold the dignity of the law and criticizes methods used by District Attorney Fickert and others.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Tony
Congress
John Densmore
Thomas Mooney
Mooney
Donamonre
Fickert
Dalton man sentenced to work on roads after crime
A Dalton, Georgia man was sentenced to forced labor on the roads for his crime. The report notes the man’s record and his acceptance of the punishment, with the community relief motive cited.
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Dalton
Charley
Tarke
Fire Engulfs Field As Harvesters Battle Blaze
A blaze consumed a wheat field near Tutiailtn today while harvesters worked their rigs. Firefighters from nearby towns joined the effort as smoke rose over Tomato and Atelegeperta, with crews coordinating to prevent spread to adjoining plots.
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Peank
Wort
Alleged U S Letters Plot Against Mexico Bared
Mexico City officials announce they will publish correspondence from a recent raid on Jumrex It. The documents allegedly include messages from former Arizona Governor Hunt to Villa, suggesting US figures sought to meet him in Chi huahua to discuss aid in Villa's campaign against the Mexican government. Villa sought a conference with Fall and other American leaders, prompting US officials to decline formal comment.
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Mexico City
VNA
Jumrex
Hunt
Arriota
Villa
Pal
Chihuahua
Washington
Fall
Moxlow City
Hunt of Fel
Aisha
State Department
Veteran Minstrel Man Primrose Dies at 70
Veteran minstrel performer George Primrose, aged 70, dies after a valiant performance. He entertained thousands from the Atlantic to the Pacific, ending a long stage career with a final curtain call today.
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Primrose
Ban Wiego
George Primwowe
Former Ford employee testifies in libel case today
Mount Clemens Michigan July 27 John Low a former Ford Motor Co employee on the stand in the Ford libel suit today related some of Fords beliefs He said Ford favored disarmament and would sink powder if able He quoted Ford as saying he did not blame European citizens for avoiding military service and that the word murderer should be embroidered on soldiers breasts
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Mount Clemens
Mich
John Low
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Bessid Ford
Lee
Fordith
London Crowded City Faces Transit Strain
London, described as the most crowded city, struggles with overcrowded streets and buses as projections note rising populations. The piece recalls past utopian fixes and hints at plans for elevated rail to ease congestion, contrasting with other major cities like New York.
Timber fires rage as Spokane battles smoky blackout
Smoke hangs over Spokane as a series of fires spreads across timber sites. Reporters note a night of strong winds and numerous blazes, with residents warned to stay indoors while firefighters rush to contain the danger.
Portland Bridge 15 Struck by Lightning Event
Plain text reports a lightning strike on Portland Bridge 15, causing draw operation issues and temporary stoppage. Severe weather, thunder, and heavy rain described. bridge conditions affected traffic and safety. Local crews assess damage and resume service after the storm subsides.
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Portland Bridge
Premium for Early Wheat Delivery Rumors Circulate
Reports claim some wheat stewards in California county offered No 1 wheat at 5.10 dollars per bushel, signaling a 5 cent premium for early delivery as millers rush to reopen. The premium is not a general price rise and may fade after early sales, with Canadian wheat not yet at U.S. levels and no sustained premium evident.
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Anxioum
Cmatifia County
Nourthwest
South Carolina Congressman Frencedale Dies in Office
Congressman Frencedale of South Carolina collapses at a doctor’s office, dying despite medical efforts. The sudden death shocks his district as reports confirm the passing in Washington on July 24.
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Washington
Frencedale
South Carolina
Wealthy Indian 5 Sued for Divorce
Aaron Mintthorn is sued for divorce by his wife Mel Mintthorn alleging drunkenness spousal cruelty and infidelity. She seeks attorney fees one hundred nine dollars, monthly alimony and a restraining order to prevent him from disposing of property or moving funds from banks. Attorneys Ainley Raider Slehtor and HJ Warner represent her.
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Aaron Dminthorn
Mel
Agne Misthorn
Mra
Minttie
Idaho
Souther Lalbenwonnn
Tanner Eretioy
Alinvany
Ae Orener
Banka
Ainley, Raty & Slehtor
Hj, Warner
Snavely Announces Chandler Car Agency Opening
Snavely plans a Chandler car agency serving Umatilis and Coanty, with a site opposite the Hotel Pendleton. The opening is expected August 10, with a tentative display and sale of vehicles. Local observers anticipate a launch around August 2 as the business sets up.
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Snavely Will
Chandler Car Agency
Umatilis
Coanty
Oregon Meter l Company
Pendleton
Bailey Estate Valued At Ten Thousand Dollars
The estate of Dough W. Hallow was admitted to probate with Miss Chorte Witte as administratrix. Personal property valued about 19,090 and a $20,000 undertaking. No will. Heirs include TL Wade Bailey, Aire Jennie Tenehor, Mim Weedon. Appraisers named Elmer E. Cleaver and Jami Cohen.
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Dough W. Hallow
Chorte
Aire Jennie Tenehor
Mim Weedon
M. Kiet
Elmer E. Cleaver
Jami Cohen
Unclear text from historical page about a court action.
Fragmentary report mentions Rebert and Andrews living together and a wife learning of an action for divorce or fault. Madam Andrews denies charges and threats with a gun are alluded to in the damaged OCR.
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Rebert & Andrews
Crehan
Crehan, Mra Andrews
Rumor claims trip to Japan tied to arms shipment
A rumor suggests Anevles plans a trip to Japan related to arms shipments amid propaganda claims. The report mixes speculation about Carranaista influence and official stances, with unclear sources and fragmented details.
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Daly
Villa
Japan
Jr Mann
Fragmented OCR historical note on United States election wiring
An unclear clipping discusses the United States election systems and power to vote. Entities are obscured by OCR but reference to states and general electoral process appears. The text is garbled and lacks complete names or dates.
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New Viecy
Beth
New Proposal Outlined Solving Railroad Problems
A national transportation conference proposes a two fund plan to reform railroads. It calls for return to private ownership after remedial legislation, federal rate making, and two funds to finance system development. Wheeler testifies before Congress urging exclusive federal legislation on capital, security, and rail expenditures.
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Washington
Joby
Happy Wheeler
National Transportation Conference
Coates
King
Belhon
Leston
Wheeler
Howe
Yransportation Board
Mexican Charges U.S. Propaganda
New York, July 23. Manuel Caprio of El Heraldo de Mexico, dean of Mexican journalists, reports a drive for American intervention in Mexico has begun as the president arrives. He says papers in Mexico are awakening readers to U.S. influence and altering public opinion to damage the United States.
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New York
Mexico
Manuel Caprio
el Heraldo de Mexico
Toles
Aod Annes Ae ‘Ingen
Coaimeiad
Kore I Jowree
Heaven and Earth
United States
Germany
Rio Grande
America
Riots in Dublin and Cork Rock City Streets
Rioting mobs chased two soldiers along the Dublin quay yesterday evening and tried to throw one into the Liffey as a police sergeant was struck in the head and hospitalized.16 patients were treated at Jervin Street hospital after police dispersed the crowds. In Cork on Saturday night a revolver battle left a policeman wounded in the thigh and a hammer of Coventry coldare described, as crowds clashed with authorities.
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Dublin
Duke
Liffey
Jervin Street
Cork
Distinguished Service Honors For American Expeditionary Force
The War Department announced the Distinguished Service Cross awards for 23 officers and men of the American Expeditionary Forces and for V. M.C. A. secretary William B. Farmer of Pittsburgh. Honorees include Major Ernest W. Birth of Cherry Street, Kansas City, Missouri, Corporal Edward M. Resale, Cheney, Kansas, Andrew B. Melrose of Iowa, Privates George W. Garner of Lonoke, Arkansas, and Calvin Atehasit of Villers, Oklahoma.
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Washington
War Department
M.C. A
William BK. Farmer
Pittsburg
Ernest W. Birthof
Dijo Cherry Street
Kansan City
Corporaiy Edward M. Resaledevenmedi
Cheney
Kan
Andrew BH
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Dswald Wert
Edward Outrander
Inland Empire Shippers League
Columbia Basin
Interstate Commerce Commissioners Hall
Duniela
Commerce
Washington Public Service Commission
Northern Pacific
Union Pacific
Wong
Washington Territory
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Pollan
Kriteville
Tidewater
Umatilla Forest
Mr. and
Mr. BK. Hunt
Roswell, Idaho
Corneilson
Hindenburg Line
Ulrich
le Mones
Secrets’ Ansing Will
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United
Xtra
Ameriga
Lawson
Milwaukee
Triscontinental
Liberty Motors
Lawn
U.S
London
Noel
Pale
South
D. W. Bailey
HU Sant
Stoopa UN
Lee Geverel Mace
Harry Wheeler
National Transportation Congress
Iris
Troleht
Thureday
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