Wood campaign turmoil feeds preconvention protests
United Press reports McGraw charging that Oklahoma State Chairman Whiting received a $60,000 loan from Lowden supporters the day he ruled out Wood delegates. Wood dismisses rumors of internal friction as enemy propaganda and tells callers he is "tickled to pieces" by national support for his message.
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Tax claims on Oregon land misrepresented says official
Deliberate misrepresentation of tax facts to bolster the Nonpartisan league is charged by Robert E. B. Smith secretary of the Broke Taxpayers’ League. The dispute centers on alleged tax figures for 1919 and 1920 in Umatilla County, with counter figures showing modest increases and schoolhouse expenses.
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Oregon
Nonpartisian League
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Freewater
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Meihoff
Umatilla
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Hungary Signs Peace Treaty at Grand Trianon Palace
The Associated Press reports the treaty of peace with Hungary was signed this afternoon at Grand Trianon Palace in Versailles. The Hungarian delegation signed first, with Ambassador Wallace Sinn of the United States signing for the U.S. as the document was opened for sealing. The Paris bureau notes the signing marks the initial completion of a treaty framed by the peace conference.
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Pioneers Recall Early Days at Weston Picnic
Weston Oregon June 4 Special to the East Oregonian. Pleasant weather greeted the annual pioneers picnic and reunion now underway with a large attendance. Chief speakers were M. Le Watte, president, and Col. J. H. Raley of Pendleton. Pendleton pioneers arrived via Rotary Club convoy and about 400 Pendletonians are present.
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Oregon
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Association
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Pendleton
Rotary Club
Seniors Present Admirable Crichton Satire at Graduation Night
Two dozen seniors staged a senior play The Admirable Crichton by James M. Harrie to applause from parents and friends. Under Miss Mary Johns the cast delivered polished performances with standout turns by Fendthitner as Crichton and Helen Williams as Lady Mary, praised for their precise character fit and training.
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Crishton
James M. Harrie
Fish Catch At Meacham Creek By Two Fishermen
Two men named Je A. McClintoch and W. J. Clarke fished Meacham Creek yesterday and caught thirty fine trout. Clarke notes the creek is fairly fished out due to many fishermen.
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W. J. Clarke
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Plans for 1920 Chautauqua Officers and Tickets
Local Chautauqua association meets to elect officers and plan the July 3 to 9 event. Topics include ticket handling, guarantor list, and securing sponsors such as Dale Rothwell J C Woodworth East Oregonian Pendleton Tribune Dr Loretta H Siarpa R F Gornall A J Gwen Fred S Schmidt V S Wen Nersten M le Akers J E Ireland J W Maloney A W Rugs Rogal Sawtelle J Beckwith Peoples Warehouse Alexanders Head Brothers J W Tallman G B Row F P Austin W E Brock C L Ranney G W Phelps Jonathan Hanscom Gray Bros Tho C Ghmirt Pendleton Drug Co Liberty Marker Thomas Young C F Howman Grace A Gilliam A Bunk C P Strain Troy Laundry Co J B McCook Joe Ker wr FL M Riles John Serrell W W Harrah H Elliott D C Woodworth M F King William Milne Homer Krehbiel Hamley & Co A Koeppen Brow J E Montgomery J T Hale W Co Crawford M O La Hue N HMitzert
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Planes picked for platforms in GOP fight
Chicago June 4 Ogden Le Mille arrives to chair final conference on GOP platform articles ahead of convention. Governor Allen of Kansas to nominate Wood and push for a judicial settlement plank. Senator Johnson outlines campaign points, vows to denounce the League covenant while addressing high costs and prohibition.
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Dalles Scouring Mill Buys Wool at Condon
Wool lots from Gilliam county were sold at Condon with prices of 34% cents for fine wool and 43 cents for coarse wool. George Sharp of Dalles Scouring Mills bought the bulk, with buyers including Henry Reva Art Emith Pred Meteer and others present. No bids were received for certain careerships. Prices at Condon were 60 cents lower than recent Beira sales.
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Motor Vehicle Licensing Begins in Oregon July First
Oregon introduces an operator licensing and registration law effective July 1 1920. Drivers must obtain an operator license with personal details and a 25 cent fee with valid licenses possible revocation for reckless driving. Learner permits issued for those qualifying under supervision. Minimum age 18 to license, penalties up to 400 fine or jail.
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Delegates to be named for Elks convention
Pendleton lodge No 288 will elect 14 delegates to the State Elks Convention at Salem during the June 17 meeting. Regular delegates will attend at the lodge's expense. The convention runs July 22 23 and 24 with parade prizes including an elk head cash awards and a lodge jewel for top units and decorated cars.
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Salem
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Stanfield Drainage Improvement Planned at $19000
The Umatilla Drainage District seeks a 19,000 dollar expansion to Stanfield’s system to alleviate health and agricultural issues. A petition filed with the county court by directors J. G. Pearson R. A. Holte and S. F. Archer cites backwater and public health concerns. The plan calls for an open ditch about a mile long along town streets, utilizing existing ditches and draining into the Umatilla River northwest of town. Hearing set for July 7 before county commissioners.
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Umatilla
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Sy E. &. Severance
Wilson names three to find settlement in coal wage dispute
Washington June 4 President Wilson appointed a three man commission to settle the wage controversy between anthracite miners and operators. The panel must act within 60 days if possible with the wage award retroactive to April 1.
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Associated Press
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Resignation of Polk Cited by Health Reasons
Washington June 4 Under Secretary of State Polk resigned his post to President Wilson who accepted the resignation at the White House. The move was not surprising as Polk had long wished to retire due to health and personal reasons. Wilson cited affection for Polk and regret at accepting the decision.
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Realignments Boost Johnson Leads in Republican Ballot
Chicago dispatch reports overnight realignments boosting Johnson over Lowden in early GOP ballot totals as Wood and Hoover edge toward party unity. Initial vote counts show Wood at 248, Johnson 147, Lowden 166 with others trailing, amid talk of a possible dark horse emergence and rising convention activity in Washington.
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