Ten Thousand Men Quit Paralyzing Chicago Motors
A surprise strike by conductors and motormen froze elevated and street rail lines at 4 AM. About fifteen thousand men rejected a 20 cent an hour raise, with radicals pushing for a 77 percent raise. The walkout halted service citywide, taxi and auto demand surged, and phone service faced delays as unions clashed over a compromised agreement engineered by Governor Lowden.
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Chicago
Gelouk
Carmen
Fadicala
Partia
Lowden
Crimen
Wagena
Servioe
UaKia
Beim
Mooney retrial claim dismissed by Rep Clanton
Washington July 28 no evidence has been submitted to Congress by the labor department showing Mooney did not have a fair trial or should have a new trial Representative Clanton declared in a statement to the congressional record today. He said the Densmore report and dictagraph conversations do not prove unfairness and accused the investigation of being a frame up by Densmore, Fremont Older, and other anarchist sympathizers to sway public opinion in Mooney’s favor.
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Washington
Congrom
Labor Department
Mooney
Clanton
Congressional
John FB. Densmore
Wilson
Atlantic City
Hlanton
Densmore
Fremont Older
San Francisco
Poindexter Resolution Seeks Federal Ride Communion Probe
Washington July 20 The Poindexter resolution seeks federal action to investigate fuel and off situation on the Pacific. Adolph Molitor of Walla Walla is here today to visit his brother, Bene Molitor.
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Washington
The
White Today
Federal
Ride Communion
Pacific Hatch
Adolph Molitor
Walla Walla
Bu- Bene Molitor
Scimitar Bayonet Display From Algerian Troops Trophy
A scimitar bayonet used by French Algerian colonial troops, nearly three feet long with a curved blade, was displayed by Major Lee Moor at (Eas Court Street) Pendle. Also shown were a German bayonet and an improved French gas mask outfit among trophies collected by Lieut. Tienda and presented by Maj. Moor.
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Pendletom
Lee Moorhouse
Eas
Court Street
Hout
Thomann Han
Work Begun On New Swiss Chalet Residence
Work has started on a 10,000 residence for Herman Sub in Umatilla County on Monroe Street. Architect L Tees of Los Angeles designed a two story hollow and concrete chalet adapted to a riverside site. The full basement, eight rooms including a sun parlor, sleeping porch and breakfast room, with hard wood floors and ribbon-grain Hohotang woodwork, will feature a hot water heating system.
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Herman Sub
Umatilla County
Monroe Street
Hollow
Comrete
L. Tees
Los Angeles
and Tullder
Early Day Settler Dies at Age 89
William Taylor aged 89, early settler and Virginian who came to the area in its early days, died yesterday afternoon at the State Hospital where he had been confined. Survived by daughter Mrs. M. Sloan of Pendleton, two brothers David Taylor of Athena and B. M. Taylor of Portland, two sisters Mrs. Nancy Kottler of Spokane and Mr. J. Nelson of Albion, and nephews Sherift T. D. Taylor and W. L. R. Thirlir of Athena. Funeral will be tomorrow at 11 a.m. from Fotcom's chapel.
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Wiliam Taylor
Athens
Pla
Mr. Taylor
Wh, M. Sloan
Pendleton
David Taylor
Athena
DB. M. Taylor
Trortland
Nancy Kottler
Major Inman Returns After Foreign Service Visit
Major Inman formerly Pendleton boy visits Pendleton on leave from the foreign service en route to Lewiston to visit his father Dr J F Inman. Major Tugon, 18, passed here 14 years ago. Major Jomean wears two gold wristpins for service with the Air Division. He has 30 days leave before New York assignment.
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E Toman
Thin City
Pendleton
Lewleton
Daha
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Tugon
Jomean
Aéth
Oklahoma
Dad
New York
Judge Fite presides as man pleads guilty assault
In a quirky court scene, a man un summoned to Judge Thomas Fite’s chamber admits to assault and battery after demanding a police count. He pleads guilty to the charge and pays a ten dollar fine, leaving court records listing the case as assault and battery, guilty, ten dollars.
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Settior
Henos
Ile Pou
Vielim
J. C . Halon
Aasault Aed Butters
Presentation Today Averts Republican Strike On Versailles Pact
President Wilson presented to the Senate a special temporary French American defensive agreement. The pact aims to deter any unprovoked German aggression against France and pledges U.S. aid, while under League of Nations jurisdiction the council can end the arrangement by majority vote when no longer needed.
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Washington
Senate
Francs le
Frances
Geenany
France
Sidon
Uider League
United States
Rhine
Heve
League Council
President’s Diner Amendment on Military Deployment
A proposed amendment was introduced in the House prohibiting the president from sending American soldiers outside the country to execute orders from any international tribunals or court. The amendment is sponsored by Representative Dame.
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World Creck
Washington
Representative Dame
Pipeline 10 Chaplish Springs water supply near completion
The City’s pipeline from Chaplish Springs to the former head works is near completion. A large basin is being dug as workers lay the line from the Dreadn River intake. Once finished, water supply for the city should be adequate and insurers may adjust rates during dry spells.
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Pundleton
Supposed Glew 10 water case hearings loom tomorrow
A cluttered report from Walla Walla notes a murder linked dental match and a theft of water rights. The case centers on a woman found murdered near Olempla, with dental records suggesting Mrs Billup and Dr Becker in Portland as suspects. A judge set a hearing for Wednesday. disputes over irrigation water continue to echo through Freewater and nearby districts.
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Walla Walla
Olempla
OL Np
Dra Fe Becker
Mra Bk F Aillan
Billup
Ompla
Portland
Mira
Wyitton
Politics School in Durham Attracts Attention
July 26 Durham N W W reports a school for progressive women linked to New Hampshire College aims to present policies of the Republican and Democratic parties through speakers. The program includes lectures on membership and reform, with remarks by committee leaders and local figures.
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Durham
N. WW
New Harapahire College
New England
Committee of Manpaore
Dendrite
Wits
Derren
Pet Hina
Real Estate Dealers Enter Local Office Scene
A story from Pendleton mentions a real estate dealer and former resident entering a local office. Names such as Berrett, Cormerts, Kerley, London, Lidell appear in uncertain context alongside references to insurance, bonds, and estate matters. The article notes movement toward Pendleton with plans to visit and engage in property dealings.
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Pendletonian
Berrett
Cormerts
Pendleton
Weston
Telay
Tin Kerley
London
Abe Kerley
Lidell
Dendleton
Big Five Packers Control Food Prices in Market Report
Washington reports that the big five packers Swift Armour Morris Cadahy and Wilson shape daily meat prices. The trade commission cites their 28 of 50 market share, dominance limiting competition, restraining livestock prices, and controlling the meat trade from producers to consumers.
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Washington
Swift
Armour
Morris Cadahy
Wilson
Pricen
Tedem Trade Commission
Dover
Urjees
United State
Employment Office Reopens Amid Hiring Drive
The county employment office in the federal building resumes operations after a prolonged disruption. Fred Benton, the county agent, says the office will serve farmers and others seeking work, with a focus on shortfall in barrels and continued support for job seekers in the area. Mr Benton notes the office will operate at 162, inviting those in need to call for assistance.
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Berkeley
Berkelor
Orlnie
Fred Bennton
Pennton
Careless Camper Pays Fires Cost in Mountain Area
A camper fined $500 after arrest for leaving camp fires burning. He pleaded guilty to forest fire charges. The court calculated costs of extinguishing the fires and related penalties, applying the prescribed amount for forest fire incidents.
Wilson May Delay Pacific Trip Until Aug 15
Washington July 29 President Wilson may delay the start of his coast to coast trip until August 15 He is well but wishes to avoid heat and fatigue A possible postponement would affect plans for reviewing the Pacific coast event at San Francisco The White House has not yet issued a final word on the schedule and cabinet talks continue Meanwhile extraordinary arrangements are set to accommodate a large press corps for the journey
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Washington
Wilson
Pacific
San Francisco
Ale
Ferdallies
Lee
White House
Williconte
Alee
Ooenghin
Ehlet
Rabbit Infested Territory Targeted in two day plan
County agent Fred Bennion and JF McNaught of Hermiston coordinate with US Biological Survey personnel to secure the area and combat a rabbit infestation. They will host a two day stay to discuss winter poisoning and a new alfalfa bait method, aiming for practical control results.
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Fred Bennion
Te Jamison
U.S. Biological Survey
Perth
Office
Jf, McNaught
Hermiston
Bennlong
Peremiipeer Pye
Peer Igi
Polk ArLives 10 Su Sufed Lansing Polk ArLives 10 Su Sufed
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Polk under secretary of state arriving in Lansing amid references to American peace efforts and an event tone. Names and details are unclear, but the piece implies a diplomatic visitor's arrival and a peace-related context in Lansing.
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Ta Palk
Lapin
Riots Rock Chicago as Militia Ready for Call
Chicago reports violent unrest with 150 plus injured as white and black communities clash. State militia mobilized. police and black belt districts see arson, beatings, and riots spreading from lakefront to Loop. Officials cite false ideas and incitement as causes while crew of ex soldiers patrols.
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Chicago
Aero District
Loop
Robert Williams
Joop
Reine
Black Belt
Chicago Litta
Brooks
Piock
Gilgil
Pulse
Euch
Eurome
Last of U. S. Combat Troops Moving Home Soon
Washington July 23. The first division the last of the American combat divisions in France will commence moving for a base port for the trip home August 15 with the exception of units retained to form a permanent force. The war department was advised today.
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Washington
France
Unite
War Department
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