Century Precedents Shattered Open Senate Treaty Debate
Washington July 31 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee begins a historic discussion of the peace treaty breaking a century of secrecy. The open session aims to show both sides to the public and press, with President Wilson opposed to U S participation in any indemnity Germany pays, as Bernard Baruch supports transparency in the conference findings.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relatione Committee
Trenton
Senate
Wimely
Alanduund Mombete
Aecrvey Creilew
Committeen
U. S
Wikton
United States
Germany
Bernard Baruch
Aans
Seation
Mwa Permen
Farm laborer threatens employer with knife in Echo
Special to the East Oregonian reports that Ed Stanford, a farm laborer near Echo, demanded cash wages and drew a knife on employer Jes Correa when payment was attempted. Brother Frank Corren intervened, Stanford allegedly struck Corren, and the employer armed with a board defended himself. Stanford was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of wages maltreatment and remained in custody in Pendleton.
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ECHO
East Oregonian
Oro
Ed Stanford Yeaterday
Jes Correa
Stanford
Grand Jury
Tendleton
Corres
Senators Call for a Special Ratification Session
Astoria and Portland senators urge a special ratification session to address state lacislacure, arguing immediate call is needed. Representatives Wook and Hughes favor the move. Otto and Scrlad of Astoria and Marion provide varied support, while funding and travel costs are debated as the house prepares for potential session notes.
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Astoria
Portland
Salem
A.W. Scrlad
A. W. Otto
Porthand
Iokerther
George W. Wooknod
A. Hughes
Marion County
Slim
Ehaghee
John W. Coohrin
Alaska hunting season expected to bring record numbers
Juneau reports Alaska expected a strong game hunting season with more hunters anticipated in August and September than in previous years. Dealers and others are preparing to accommodate the rise in activity and demand.
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Juneau
Aldaka
Alaka
Marshall-Wolfe Hardware plans South Seas expansion
Portland dispatch reports Marshall-Wolfe Hardware Company announcing plans to extend business over the South Seas. Keer to lead a foreign trade department, leaving for Sydney Monday to establish operations and reopen occupancy in Ban Francies.
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Portland
Ure
Marshall-Wolfe Hardware Comany
South Seas
Keer
Sydney
Foreign Trade Department
Permits for a grain crop shipment effective tomorrow
A tentative permit framework is described for coordinating this year’s grain crop shipment. The blanket export system will be enacted at Gliteet, enabling the flow of grain to the market while addressing regulatory objectives.
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Grain Corporation
H C L Knot May Be Laid Before Cabinet
Washington reports indicate the cabinet will soon consider a major inquiry led by the president as he broadens the scope of investigation into profiteering and war-time pricing. An official note cites work by the federal trade commission and the war department on fuel food and commodity distribution.
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Washington
Dnd
Diethdbhtvad
Logan
White House
Brotherhood of Locomotive Enginere Artisery Board
Wilton
Vereet Port
Burleson
Amvietunt
Crowell
Poet Office Department
AseWiant Iirector
Sales
Fimoine
War Department
Pire Pot
Tr Tremendousy
Federal Trade Commission
Friends
Kenyon
Wilson
mMeasure
Pilvecites Cay
Kotte
Witton
Prien
Bnon
CCC Ee
Lowiss Sone Siprle
Villa Escape After Battle Near Tae Vecas
Forty Villicins were killed, eleven captured and many wounded in a clash between Pancho Villa’s forces and Carrancista troops near Tae Vecas. Federal aircraft and machine guns aided the pursuit as Villa’s band fled into the hills with remaining fighters.
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Calveston
Teas
Carraneia
Pancho Villa
Tae Vecas
Yesterdas
Morlow City
AdVarnace
Villa
Ure Mountainas
African Golf Contest Draws Onlooker to City Stakes
An African golf contest attracted an onlooker and involved a $50 stake for the city. The event featured a late start and messy play as players and bystanders moved through the morning proceedings. One participant, Lamestern, was escorted to the city jail for gambling, fined £26, while the scene closed with the $50 stake noted.
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Dooney
Sai
Rabbits Threaten Sheep Range Prompt Poison Plan
County agent Fro Perinson and C. L. Jann report rabbits injuring Echo sheep range south of Koho. A survey shows alfalfa fields along Butter Creek hardest hit. Extermination plans target inner brush areas as winter poisoning looms with community cooperation to halt spread toward cultivated land. J. F. McNaught of Hermiston assists, with visits to Pill Beek and Nallo for further investigation.
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Rabitt
Koho
Fro Perinson
C. L. Jann
U. 8 Biological
Butter Creek
Tennion
Towand
Columbia
Hermiston
Cold Spring
Stanfield
Hennlon
West
Silver Carned elevated railway strike drags to Saturday
CHICAGO July 21 The elevated railway strike cannot end before Saturday officials of the strikers and operating companies said today. Indiana men Jedians Melt for Larceny Jee Fierce and Walter Willem are in custody on a robbery complaint by a third party who says he was robbed of 20. Police say much of the stolen goods were found on the two suspects.
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Chicago
Til
Jedians
Jee Fierce
Walter Willem
Indiana
Bectur
Enid
Weather Notice for Totdow Today and Tonight
Totdow experiences a high near 90 degrees with a light breeze and partly cloudy skies. Overnight temperatures drop but stay mild with calm winds and pleasant conditions.
Chicago police arrest crowd after apparent killing
In Chicago on July 21 officers detained several people seen at the scene of a killing. The group includes 11 uniformed ex-soldiers from a colored regiment wearing the croix de guerre.
Senate measure for interpreting pact debated in Senate
Washington July 31 President Wilson discussed the league covenant with Senator Keyes and other Republicans. The president seeks senate acceptance of the covenant as amended while opponents claim the White House conferences signal no compromise. Keyes declared his opposition stronger than ever and noted a focus on preserving the covenant without broad concessions.
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Washington
Keyy
Wilson
Etiffer
Keyes
Milst Wilton
Senate
Jjubilant
Nonowid
Whitematt
Repulicans
League Hovpertiers
First Dry Month Nears San Francisco Toeing Toward Ban
After a month of prohibitions in San Francisco, authorities report 202 arrests and 28 dollars in fines for drink related offenses. Police documented 2045 threats and 207 arrests for drunkenness during the month, signaling partial progress in enforcing the ban.
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San Francisco
Mark
Francisog
Piolo
Harris seeks divorce after hospital stay for appendicitis
Harris, defendant in a divorce action filed by his wife Lorena May Harris, cites medical issues and surgery for appendicitis as grounds. He claims funds were spent for family needs, not personal use, while Lorena accuses him of improper conduct, including going to dances with other men while he recovered, prompting her to say she would not live with him.
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Mer. Harris
Lorena May Harris
Circuit Court
Pendleton
Hin
X. Wileon
Mra
Gertrude Wilan
Mra Wilans
J. T. Frown
Wilcon
Menland
Elwalary
Penland
Wilson
James A. Fee
Man who links workers and bosses advocates flexible hours
An interview quotes a man who coordinates hiring between employers and employees. He notes starting times, overtime pay, and brief stints at various jobs before returning to office duties. He supports office hours aligning pay with shifts when incidents occur.
Riots in Ghicago Leave Dozens Dead and Hundreds Hurt
Reported fourth day of Ghicago unrest cites thirty dead and about five hundred in hospitals with hundreds injured in homes. Train schedule changes announced affecting arrival and departure times, with No 16 and No 19 adjustments and rerouting via Coyote cutoff. local services altered to connect with mainline trains.
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Ghigago
WL & No
Cube
Wight
Informeton
Porthend
Ant
Coyote
Umatilla
Ne 9
Ne 2
eHend
Trang
Dollee Shiettly
Dalles
Chang
Chicres
Troops Suppress Riot in Negro District at Midnight
Chicago reports 6200 troops patrolling the Negro district after a fatal clash that left hundreds wounded. Amid gunfire from both sides, hospitals fill as rioters and soldiers clash for hours until dawn. Police report no confirmed fatalities. many wounded treated at homes or hospitals.
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Negro District
Universal military training measures urged by bills
Washington reports outline bills proposing universal military training for males aged 15 to 25 with ten months of service in army or navy. A reserve force would form from wartime service, with five year obligatIons, plus a 10 year post discharge commitment. Reforms include a draft apparatus and emergency call provisions. Oregon voters backed 2.5 million in bonds for Roosevelt highway. federal limits constrain funding without wider votes. Delegation said federal funds require broader support and longer authorization.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Oregon
Roosevelt Highway
Wash- Histon
Italian Demands Would Have Equaled Ultimatum Declares Latin Professor
Eugene July 21 Prof Frederick Dunn of the University of Oregon Latin department says Italian demands would have equaled an Austrian ultimatum if granted He notes the Italian people were bitter toward President Wilson over Fiume and praises the Italian soldiers courage Italy relies on America for food and supplies
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Eugene
Jtatins
Secur
Frederick Dunn
Universly
Oregon
Dusan
Wicon
Fiume
Lunn
Italy
America
Pershing to Leave for America September 1
Paris dispatch reports General John J. Pershing will depart for the United States on September 1. He will proceed to Koblenz for inspection and tour the front toward the battle area. The 8th Infantry and auxiliaries, about 650 troops, will remain in place on the Rhine. Pershing indicated no further arrangements to bring American forces home are planned.
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Paris
John J. Pershing
United States
Pershing
Coblens
Beeine
Anegusta
America
Fire Chiefs to Attend 25th Portland Convention
Fire chiefs from Tia Juana and southern Busi are coming to Portland for the twenty fifth annual convention on September 15 to 17. A side trip to the Pendleton Round-Up is planned. W L Ringold and other city officials are invited. about ten chiefs are expected to attend and many plan to visit Pendleton before returning.
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Tia Juana T
Endleton
H. W. Bringhorst
Pacific Coast
Portland
W. & Ringold
Minthorn Blames Wife in Forgery Case and Divorce Fight
Minthorn, a wealthy Indian, files counter charges in a divorce case against wife Tina Minthorn. He denies squandering property and claims she forged checks in 1918 and damaged his finances. He alleges she drank and traveled with another Indian woman and that both parties had church engagements prior to disputes over large reservation property.
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Minthorn
Tina Minthorn
Oleo
Walla Walla
Jader Janet A
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