Port of Astoria to be examined by 1.0.6 Sunday
Portland July 26 The Interstate Commerce Commission will hear the case of the Port of Astoria. J C Barr civil engineer testified Warrenton seeks seaport status. A J Harrington cited rail rates showing higher charges to Warrenton versus Astoria. Railroads argued for parity but claimed Inland Empire rates not included. Warrenton’s separate claim asks rates equal to Astoria. proceedings begin today with Warrenton six miles inland from Astoria.
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Inter. Ale
Cave of Astoria
Columbia
Astonia
J. C. Barr
Warranton
A. J. Harrington
Dhirta
Rairoads
Warrenton
Asien Co. A. Mart
Railroada
Astoria
Montana Territory
Intertate Commerce Commission
Puget
Waerrenton
Bay
Bulgarian Peace Delegation Arrives in Paris
Paria July 26. The Bulgarian Peace delegation arrived in Paris today and officials indicate terms of the Bulgarian treaty were virtually completed.
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Paris
Paria
Mexican bandits kidnap 14 year old boy near Mexico City
Washington dispatch reports Phillip Thompson, 14, son of John Wat Thompson, abducted from the Thompeon ranch 26 miles from Mexico City by bandits. They demand 1700 pesos, threaten to kill the boy if money not paid. Details indicate American citizen involvement and ongoing ransom pressure.
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Washington
Mate Department
Phillip Thompson
John Wat Thompson
Thompeon Ranch
Mexico City
Young man shot by marshal during gun draw in Pueblo
Frank Rose 17, fleeing Los Angeles, was wounded in Pueblo at 10:50 PM by Policeman Jeff Hrank who said Rose drew a revolver. A companion fired at the officer and escaped. Police report Rose aided a hotel clerk robbery earlier. the wounded youth clung to life as he was rushed to hospital.
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Puebla
Colo
Jule
Frank Rose
Los Angeles
Jeff Hrank
Jese
Tile
Noane
Von Tirpitz Face Justice Over Ex-Kaiser Decrees
In Paris on July 26 the council of five notified Admiral von Tirpitz he may face questioning on alleged decrees from the ex Kaiser. The council said he could testify and would be willing to link incriminating evidence, while insisting he is not to be considered a convict.
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Paris
Council of Five
von Tirpite
St Newming
von Tirite
Emperora Beloit
Flaming Fires Plague John Day Forest District
Reports received today show flames in the John Day and nearby Whitman National Forest areas. Officials including W. W. (ry der, EF. N. Kavarragh, Gorge H. Ceell, and Pinel Agent Gov ing traveled from Portland to assess the blaze and its spread amid forest district investigations.
Elks Temple Planned At 167000 Cost With Theater
The Elks temple project proposes a total cost of 167000 dollars if a theater is built. Details indicate funding and construction timelines are under review by the lodge committee.
Lodge to Build Theater In Temple With 16700? Bid
The committee accepted Parker & Banfield low bid of 167,000 for a combined lodge building project including general contract, heating, plumbing, wiring, and an elevator but excluding furnishings. Bids for heating and elevator installation set, plumbing and wiring decision pending. A business community meeting is planned next Tuesday to gauge support before lodge vote at the Alieist meeting.
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Hike Temple
Blunt
Parker & Banfield
Portland
Mendleton Mausoleum
Elke
German credit offer to Berlin for American food imports
Berlin reports New York financiers extended a hundred million dollar credit for purchase of food and raw materials. Martin Nordegg, a German financial agent, said Deutsche Bank would not close terms until Nordegg arrived. Three large German electrical firms General, Steamelie, and Lergman plan to import weekly huge food shipments from the United States for distribution to about 160,000 employees.
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Berlin
New York
Martin Nordegg
Monidegg
Deutache Bankinet
General
Steamelie
Lergman
America
Wees
Borgignin
Thomas Edieon
Washington town fire damages business section
Seattle July 4. Fire starting in a vacant building partly destroyed the business section of Muchios near Monroe. Loss estimated at 25000 dollars. The blaze started in a vacant building.
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Seattle
Wash
Muchios
Monroe
Towtoy
Lam
Black Red and Gold New Colors For Fatherland
In Henmlan on July 26 the German flag will be black red and gold once the constitution is ratified after days of wrangling by the constitutional committee over whether imperial colors should prevail.
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Henmlan
Standard Oil Offers Hundred Million Dollar Stock on NYSE
NEW YORK July 26 For the first time the Standard Oil Co of New Jersey will place its stock on the New York Stock Exchange. A statement says a hundred million dollars of preferred stock will be issued in refinancing the parent. Each common shareholder may buy one share of the new stock for each share of old at par.
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Standard Oil Co
N. Y. Exchange
New York
Standard Ovl
New Jersey
Purses for big contests to rise at Round-Up show
Purses for the four big events at the year's Round-Up will rise, with first money at 400 dollars, second 200 and third 100. Increased purses aim to attract top performers nationwide and raise the show’s standard. A committee and performers push for higher payouts, while posters and postcards promote Round-Up dates across the country.
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Chevene
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Maine
Hawaii
Fom
Hugo Strickland
Printers to Raise Pay in 48 Hour Week Says Franklin Assn
The Franklin Association, representing most San Francisco printers, announced a one dollar per day wage increase for a 48 hour week, as it presses for a seven hour day and better terms for members amid ongoing labor talks.
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Inertia
San Francisco
Franklin Association
Inncrease
Chian
Hunting Chicken Dinner and Golfing Hobby of Senator McNary
Washington reports on Senator McNary of Oregon enjoying an unusual hobby. He turns to hunting and golf after meals, noting a 2.50 chicken dinner misadventure near a Washington hotel. The piece hints at broader political intrigue behind legislative speed, with mentions of a senate page and various named figures involved in a golf outing during a session.
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Senator McNary
Washington
McNary
Oregon
Stafford
Minny
Wethington
Trey i
Senate
Esterday
Congress
Tory
Hoge
Cumming
Senatore Ethins
Tin
War copper price inquiry reveals resales and losses
Washington reports a conference between Soviet official Fakier and producers about a 100 million pounds copper market deal. Assistant director Miles testified that copper bought at 16 to 26 cents was resold at 15.8 to 17.4 cents, with about fifteen million pounds still unsold.
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Washington
Coparineot
Leiweeny Sovretare
More6
Miles
Lee
War Department releases strength after armistice
Washington July 20 The war department said the army’s strength after armistice is 2,078,000 officers and men discharged leaving total strength at 1,204,000. George Marlow Wallace of Wallace Brothers auto dealers is involved in the local notices with a marriage expected in Milton tomorrow to Miss Irene Reynolds. The ceremony will be officiated by Rev. Mr Coker of the Christian church in La Grande. D C Wallace, brother of the bride, was married about two months ago in Milton. The couple is to wed and will honeymoon at home here.
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Washington
George Marlow Wallace
Wallace Brothers
Oval Automobile
Milton
Misa Iflene Reynolds
Mr Coker
Cristian Church
la Grande
D. C. Wallace
Prirensee Peetive Croom
Marcia
Chief Opponent of Carranza Named Provisional President
Angeles named provisional president of Mexico and commander in chief of forces under Villa, with Villa second in command. Educated for the regular army, he studied at Chanultepes and St Cyr in France, led artillery under Diaz, then headed the Mexican military college. After Diaz fell he aligned with Madera, refused Huerta, was sentenced to be shot but escaped and joined Villa’s ranks.
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Mexico
Mancho” Villa
Villa
Carranza
Diaz
Chanultepes
West Point
France
St. Cyr
Diax
Mexican Military College
Allegimes
Midera
Huertistas
Ville
Pilot Rock Streets Have Electric Lights
Pilot Rock brings electric lighting to streets with Miot Rockie serving customers. Power runs about five hours after sundown and plans call for longer hours later. Mayor J I Vaughan notes the plant is in service while officials decide charges, with water system charges unsettled. Patrons use the service on faith.
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Miot Rockie
Strevia
J. I. Vaughan
Umatilla Auto Co Buys Haynes Agency For Pendleton Market
The Umatilla Auto Co has taken over the Haynes agency and will haul two carloads of Haynes autos to Pendleton in about three weeks. Four and seven passenger roadsters are in the order, with four passenger models already drawing orders. The firm cites price quality comfort and power as key factors in selecting the Haynes line, noting strong demand among local Haytres owners and that cylinder models will be distributed here.
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Umatilla Auto Co
Haynes Automobile
Pendleton
Hayes
Umatilla
Vigilant Watch Prevents Arms Crossing Into Mexico
Vigilant enforcement along the Mexican border prevents shipment of munitions into Mexico. The measures stem from the president proclamation warning against arming Mexico. Export of arms to Mexico remains controlled by law as officials review requests to send goods across the border amid turbulence in Mexico.
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Washington
Mexitco
Mexico
Old Reliable AP Given Jolt by Taft
The taft administration intercepted personal confidential letters from William Howard Taft to Wilbur Hays and published them without consent, claiming fairness and transparency. Officials say the letters contained sensitive matters and were not meant for public release.
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Taft
NEW Voir
William Hew
Associaton Pte
Wilph
Hive
Mir
Hays
Surplus Funds May Maintain Air Service
Washington July 26 Members of the senate military committee discussed using unexpended War Department balance to sustain the army air service. Secretary Baker and Chief of Staff March testified on a bill for 4500 temporary officers to run the corps under a reduced program. March said Congress ordered continuation but provided few officers, with demobilization leaving about 400,000 total Army personnel.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
Todey
Baker
March
Army Air Service
War Department
Congress
Department
Air Service
France
United States
Dodde
Army
Delia
Afer
Charles EK
Alleged Bolsheviks Activities Probed in New York
New York July 25. The Lusk Joint Legislative Committee investigating Bolshevik activity called several labor workers as witnesses. The Department of Labor instructed Inspector Schnell to attend the second hearing and proceed with deportation of persons against whom evidence of anarchistic activities has been collected.
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New York
Lusk
Department of Labor
Schnell
Af! Perpon
Revenge Threat Sparks City Court Scene in Walla Walla
Walla Walla Freewater case sees W. V. Derrick confront a crowd and declare intent to avenge, prompting a police arrest. Judge Thomas Fitz hears the incident as Derrick faces a small fine for a first offense.
Stockmen See Strong Prices in Kansas City Market
Cattle buyers Henry Lazinka Frank Kopp and Charles Mel een reported prices in Kansas City Missouri for dehorned cattle horned steers and cows. Prices ranged from 10.55 to 15.35 per hundredweight with loads from Pilot Rock and nearby ranches. Lazinka praised grass fed cattle noting better shipment results and comparisons with alfalfa fed cattle as markets react to crop conditions in Oregon Washington and Missouri.
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Missouri
Henry Laszinks
Frank Kopp
Charles Meleen
Pilot Feck
Laainka
Kopp
Oina
Charles Nelson
Fred Fletcher
Lazinka
Kansac City
Lasinka
East End
Grees
Umatilla County
Uher Atates
Oregon and
Co. Umatilla County
Tolaho
Wyoming
Fogh Proposes 6000 American Troops in Rhine Occupation
Paris dispatch reports that Fogh urges maintaining 150000 troops in the Rhine occupation zone with 6000 American troops assigned to upper Silesia as part of the force. The recommendation aims to stabilize the area amid postwar arrangements and Allied control.
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Paris
Mille
Rhine
Upper Silesia
Brooks Visits Pendleton On Law Business
J. W. Brooks an attorney from Walla Walla called at Pendleton courthouse on business this morning keeping to the court house during his visit.
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J. W. Brooks
Walla Walla
Pendleton
Court House
Survey Begins on Stretch 10 Cabbage Hill Highway
The Pendleton Cab hor section survey for the eastern overland highway started this afternoon with a Jocattes party overseeing Doved Glass. Three crews of men work east from the town’s edge toward the hill road, aiming to locate the route in three to four weeks. County Road Engineer Al Miele reported that 70 or more men are moving, with three camps established to support the highway project.
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Pendleton-Cabhore PI
Ion Hirthweay
Jocattes
Bist Gan
Pendioten
Ules Hhs
al Miele
Wilson replies to Lodge on conference data
Wilson writes to Senator Lodge saying he will provide available information but needs time to review Paris papers and determine what can be sent to the foreign relations committee He says no agreements on German indemnities tribune exist and cites ongoing Senate interest while plans for August work continue and conferences with Republicans may extend the recess
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Washington
Wilson
Senator Lodge
Paris
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Duta
Loiders
Pioneer Lawyer Marvin Turner Plans Pendleton Return
Marvin Turner a Pendleton lawyer 30 years ago with his father the late James H Turner will return to Pendleton to practice law. He arrives with Mrs Turner and their son Rummel Turner recently back from military service. Another son Switzer Turner remains in the army. Since leaving Pendleton Turner practiced law in Texas and New Mexico and served as district attorney.
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Marvin Turner
Pendleton
James H. Turner
Mrr. Turner
Haywood Granted Release From Kansas Prison
Chicago July 26 Orders for the release of W. D. Haywood a Fort Leavenworth inmate were signed by the circuit court clerk after bond approval. Haywood will be freed pending a hearing for a new trial. Total bonds amount to 53,500 with Liberty bonds set to cover his bail of 15,000 and William Lig listed for 27,060.
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Chicago
W. D. Haywood
W. W. Leader
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Etreult Court
Hay Weet
PT Liberty Bands
Wiliam Lig
Wiliam Lig, Millionaire Hicnce Wodla Lint
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