John Day project eyed for arid Northwest land reforms
In Pendleton era excitement builds as journalists visit Boardman and alfalfa fields along the John Day project route. Reports describe fertile Boardman soil, promising yields, and potential to reclaim up to 400,000 acres with water diversions from the John Day River, including storage near Carty reservoir and plans extending through Umatilla County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendletop
Pendipton
Heardham
Commercial Association
J. R. Raley
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Boardman
John T. Whistler
Whistler
Thirty Mile Creek
Canal Aerom
Bolsheviks Driven From Line Near Kiev
Report from London notes Soviet forces retreating south of Kiev after fighting and taking positions anew as better enemy forces advance. The official Moscow statement confirms the retreat and repositioning by Ukrainian and allied troops near the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kteelan Botatevik
Jrder
Kiev
Tuwe
American delegation of women in Paris arrives
Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association with twenty state delegates, alternates and visitors reached Paris to attend the International Woman Suffrage Alliance congress in Geneva. The group, arriving yesterday, includes figures from many states and the U.S. delegation sails toward Geneva for the June 6 to 12 meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pais
Carrie Chapman
Galt
National Lana Suffrage Association
Make of
Am Mie
Jonepciiuma Danleeo American Terretary
International Woman Suffrage Alliance
Geneva
Switherland
Parti
Count Karolyi Hunted by Military Tribunal
Budapest June 1 Associated Press reports Count Karolyi former provisional government official of Hungary sought by military tribunal for instigating murder and acting against national defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prom
Budapest
Michael Kargiyi
American Lecturer Shot by French Guard at Beuben
Berlin dispatch reports General Lorem of the Siberia commission and the American Mission seeking details on Arnold Dele an American lecturer allied with the Wrench expedition. Vague reports say a dispute with French soldiers preceded a fatal shooting by a French guard during an incident near Beuben. The American mission has no prior record of Hold e in the region and relies on French intelligence for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beuben
Berlin
Lorem
Iene
Upper
Siberia
Minow
Arnold Dele
Hote
Holde
Beotuhen
Olde Pomomon
Flipping Coin and Parking Fines In Local Court
Roscoe and Jim Doe family members navigate a humorous traffic incident. A judge fines Jim four dollars for parking on the card and Roscoe two dollars for parking on the wrong side. The scene features a traffic cop, a beaming beacon, and a courtroom exchange over names and IDs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe
Jim
DOE Family
Thors
Jirge Fita Gerald
Usault
Buttery
Roth
Jin
Jimi
Shem
Jim Doe
Kucoe Doe
Runaway Train Kills California Brakeman
A runaway train on the Holt and Gregus line of the Quarry Railroad at Kennett derailed killing brakeman Alert Pox. J. Kk Motlinnia, who attempted to lead evacuees, suffered a fractured cocle bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mrowe
Calif
Holt
Gregus
Kennett
J. Kk Motlinnia
Soviet trade envoy wins British favor
Soviet trade minister and a government delegation won British approval after a London meeting. A central trading office will open immediately here, signaling closer postwar economic ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presey Londin
Fertordas
Letwein Fromlor Liogil Norms
Krowin
Belhevih
Merttiety
Market conflict as stall keeper chokes interfering woman
Brattle June 1 a white market stall keeper choked a woman who interfered with a small boy's tram view. The shopper protested as a crowd gathered threatening to disrupt the stall. A white farmer argues white stall keepers use unfair methods to drive out rivals and gain monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattle
Farrer
Federal amendments cannot be submitted to state referendum
Washington June 1 The supreme court today held that federal amendments cannot be submitted for ratification to the referendum amendment in force. It affects ratification of the federal amendment. The Ohio supreme court decided lax injunction proceedings brought to prevent submission of the Prohibition and women suffrage measures to voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aurreme Court
Ohio Supreme Court
Centralia Prisoners Break From Cell Fire Escape
In Tacoma on June 1 two inmates escaped Centralia custody by burning through a cell wall. Hearty and W. Bellen allegedly planned the breakout using a lead pipe and improvised torch to melt a ceiling opening. They fled toward the city offices as smoke poured from the building. firemen extinguished the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
City Hall
Cc. W. Bellen
I. W.W
Centraline
Armittic
City Comptrollers Office
Atimet
Lowden Delegates Win Chicago Places
Chicago dispatch reports the Republican National Committee opening hearings on contested delegations for the coming convention. The Lowden organization appears to have secured temporary seating for eight delegates, one from Alabama and seven from Arkansas, as the committee proceeds with further reviews of Florida Georgia and other contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prem
Chicago
Lowden
Natlonal E Committee
Hoye
Lawsden
Alabama
Arkansas
Associated
Natorial
Columbde
Wood
Court Dismisses Appeals Against Quaker Oats Co
Court action reports the government appeals against Quaker Oats Co. were dismissed by the Supreme Court on motion. The brief note cites government litigation context and the court’s procedural ruling in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Oats CO
Washington
Jung
Gopreme Court
Galveston Wharf Fire Sparks High Cost Damages
The Galveston fire along the wharf caused costly damage and claimed multiple lives. Reports describe extensive destruction to property as crews battled flames near the harbor. A separate Eureka, California note mentions a car fuel service station fire with reduced gasoline supply and halted traffic.
Palmer Flays Alleged Deportation Block
Assistant Secretary Post is accused of attempting to block deportation enforcement and show sympathy for social revolutionists. Attorney General Palmer testified to Congress detailing 40 cases where he says Post violated deportation law and misstated the government’s duty. The dispute highlights tensions between the Labor Department and the Justice Department over immigration policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniteds Free
Washington
Labor Post
Palmer
House
Miopeinmetth
Blestl
Rede
Caeek
Arere
Daxpite
Wilton
Labor
Atorney
Post
Bryan urges board 10 probe troubles
United Press reports June 1 that William Jennings Bryan urged the board to urge a ten point probe to calm labor unrest. He proposed a temporary period of investigation with a fixed representation from employers, employees and police to avoid ongoing strikes. He argued arbitration would not suffice to prevent wider conflict and supported a measured inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pte
Washington
The
Nations Board
Wonwt
William Jennings Bryan
Boand
Kevan Treed
Pasion
Welleeunien
House Ad Journment Voted For Saturday
Washington reports the house adopted a rotation plan for sine die adjournment. Proceedings show the chamber voted to adjourn at 4 o clock Saturday without a formal fade vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOUSE
Washington
Jang T
Thir Howe
Pendleton News Notes Summary of Local Court and Wildlife Totals
Man Merritt Giblin completes 46 day county sentence for petty larceny. four prisoners released from jail. One traffic violation fined 5 and costs for driving with only one license plate. May coyotes bounty totals $496, down from April. Five lots of coyote pelts offered, 26 puppies and two females sold, total £86 collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dak Merritt Giblin
Thora Ord
Tune
Judgment Awarded Against Raby Ge Neck in Default Case
Attorners Raley Raley & Steiner secured a judgment of 224.00 plus interest from January 1 1920 and 50 attorney fees against Raby Ge Neck. The decree provides for sale of attached property and the sale will proceed. sale of Indian lands planned for late August per Major B Swartalander. Two tracts unsold from last week open for bids. total miles 59 745 for 10 tracts with Barnett sale at 21 251 to Harold Barnett, highest on record for reservation land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raley
Raley & Steiner
Raby Geneck
Soow
Major B. Swartalander
Umatilla Cadian Aewty
Harold Barnett
Judge Phelps Heads to Portland Bench this Month
Circuit Judge G W Phelps returns from Hood River where he presided over Howl Hiver county court for several days. He will stay nearby this week then proceed to Portland to join the Oklahoma county street court bench in June. Phelps and partners will reside in Portland with Judge Phelps during the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedev
Portland
G. W. Phelps
Hood River
Seheral
Elfwall
Howl Hiver County
Britainyom
Atukiomah County
Streait
Mere Phelps
Daventers
Porthand
Phelpa
Market Prices Mixed Amid Walkouts at Open Shop Threat
Portland June 1 prices show meat and shoes steady with catth and dholot at $11.23 and market lines listing primed mixed goods at $4.75 and $15.00. June 7 reports workers at Want Fen Sity Beattie walking out over Jol labor disputes, refusing to work as open shop remains in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Beattie
Ektuibdios Tradenmen
Fere
Vorus
In-Law Surrenders to New Government
Vera Chua Jeune, general Cymilde Aguitlar and governor Vera rn, has surrendered to the new government and will be allowed to leave the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Chua Jeune
Cymilde Aguitlar
Verarn
Inte Carrane
Political speakers in Germany attacked at ME meetings
Berlin June 1 reports show two political meetings in Mecklenburg were disrupted by mobs injuring speakers. mobs attacked attendees as election campaigns grow more disorderly with disturbances reported from several regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Hy United Press
Berlin
Mecklinburg
Salaries Of President And Judges Deemed Exempt
The Supreme Court ruled the federal income tax on salaries of the president and federal judges including Supreme Court justices unconstitutional. The decision reverses lower court rulings and requires the government to refund all such taxes paid. Judge Walter Evans argued the tax diminished compensation during office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Walter Evans
Louisville
Browett
Court Again Fails To Decide On Prohibition
The Supreme Court failed again to decide the fate of the prohibition amendment and the enforcement act. It adjourned until next Monday when the term resumes, with no further action taken today on the prohibition issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Washington
Jane
Supreme Court
Federal Wheat Control Expanded by Wilson Proclamation
Washington June 1 Federal control of wheat at wheat products continues under the law creating the office and top administration. The wheat director reports the control ends by proclamation of President Wilson and its authority under the valitation act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GRAS
Taft to Speak on Americanism in Pendleton
Former president William Howard Taft will lecture at Happy Canyon pavilion in Pendleton about Americanism and world affairs. A. W. Perley, a Taft lookalike, accompanies Taft from Walla Walla for the 8 o’clock address. Taft travels next to Boise, after which he tours the Northwest on a lyceum mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Canyon Pavilion
William Howard Taft
United States
Pendleton
Happy Canyon
Taft
Perley
Walla Walla
Mn Taft
Boise
League
Peaore
Spokane Chronicle
Amathonsa
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Day
Northwest
Paris
Count Karolyi
Arnold Heide
California
Centralia
W. W
Lowdon
Thktiret
Columbia
Republican National
Galveston
Cbs
Vuestan Eteul
New York
Oho
Helio
Bereka
Cal
Eureka
Palmer’ Flays
Rules Committee
Department of Labor
Bryan
Senate
H.C. Doncan
Costa
Justice Court
Syday
Corvaltas
Lane
Campur
Lyceum Numr
A. W. Purley
S “Double
Mr. Taft
Onesse
Greesthone
Lee Moorhouse
Weathr
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!