Germans Sign In Good Faith to Meet Treaty Terms
Foregn Minister Mueller and Colonial Minister Bell state to United Press that Germany will fulfill the treaty without mental reservation and will seek to prove worthiness to join the League of Nations. They expect the Entente may revise terms or deem the treaty unworkable and do not anticipate insisting on delivering Kaiser figures or other high officers. central government denies changes to Poland and vows concerted effort toward league membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
Mueller
Bell
United Prew
Kalopr
Poland
Germany
League of Nations
Uncertain Flight Plans After Plane Mishap
Pendleton aviator Willan Pearmon faces uncertainty over rights to depart after the wreck of the Neulenent in Dallas. George Love, manager of the Gnegem Aircraft Ch, says efforts will continue to secure another aircraft for the planned July 4 flight. Local committees await formal word and coordinate with an aviator to fly over Wallula. London reports crowds halted by news of a signing after 3:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deutenant
Willan Pearmon
Pendleton
Neulenent
Dallas
George Love
Gnegem Aircraft
Tocal
Walle Walla
Oregon War Savingw
Fred Lochley
Oregon Journal
Secompany
Pearson
Cam Iaien
Nonpartisan League Wins Referendum Victory
Fargo dispatch reports early returns from remote districts show a strong lead for the Non-Partisan League in the referendum. The stakes and exact measures remain unclear as results continue to trickle in from several counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
Treaty starter for a new world order and Wilson view
A wartime era reflection on President Wilson's vision for a new world order following Germany's defeat. The piece discusses lasting aims to impose justice, international law, and minority protections, while criticizing past domination and promising a peaceful framework based on universal rights and cooperation among nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Amerin
Det Wilson
Pean
Arniel
Germany
Peter
Dorp Salieftacion Universe
Senate to Ratify Peace Treaty Outlook Mixed
Washington June 24 It is predicted the Senate will ratify the peace treaty by about 80 to 16 with Senator Intenhock stating most support will come from Democrats and some Republicans The forecast divides 46 Democrats to 30 Republicans among the 50 voters and notes 15 of the 10 expected non Democrat seats lean Democratic with a few likely Republican defections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Ate
Phelps Named County Road Master
R. E. Phelps, former surveyor for the state highway, will become county road master in Umatilla County starting July 1. He directed survey work on the highway from Febo to UMoindulla before joining the highway commission. Phelps brings civil engineering and highway experience from the Warren Service Co and the New Perteeaplom project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Mhelpe
Wieden
Umatilla
Romimaster
Phelm
Febo
Umoindulla
Rior
Wlate Aly
Warren Siirice Co
Coal shortage prompts early buying urge warns industry
A general survey of coal conditions foresees shortages and rising prices with strikes possible. Leaders like T. Dye and Wier of Contra Coal and Coke Co warn of immediate orders and higher wages, while rail and shipping costs, labor shortages, and wheat harvest pressures threaten supply. Public and consumer demand may see price increases by August 1.
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T. Dye, Wier
Contra Coal and Coke Co
Smythe, Lonergan O
Thin City
Min
Caal
Aurage
Europe
Cart
Dye
Iabor
Water Fighters Named for July 4th Event
City water department selects teams for Independence Day water fight. Ferran captains one side with Lerley leading the other. Plans include a council to run hydrants, alternating roles, and a 8100 prize. Participants will maneuver water streams, with penalties for violations.
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Ty Menor
Eheht
Prine Arsmant
Ferran
Caplin Lerley
Coopliin
Elim. Satu
Chances Good for Getting Mary Money Plan
Vague plea to include the Greater Aima tila project in a $50,000,000 measure. Western officials including Mr Ded teld and Benatar McNary push for approval through the Denver office, which favors the McKay reservoir plan. A $250,000 reallocation may fund preliminary work as authorities weigh the entire Willamette project and related reconstruction needs.
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Pendictin
West Koi
Aimatila
McKay
I F Dodd
Pette de
Ded
Denver
Haplin
Oight
Theron
Oregon
Roger
Fragmentary Names Fragment in Housing Notice
A garbled OCR fragment lists names such as Bolom Carrot Wick land Swan Speen Nichols and Lovell Miller with scattered phrases about a water tight, price, and MAIO Street. The text references a date near the Fourth and a location on T o'clock, but details are unclear.
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Bolom
Carrot
Wickland
Swan
Speen
Nichols
Pids
Leste Cohenrte
Tosne
Lovell Miller
A Childe
Premapan
Maio Street
T O'Oluck
28 Sign to Halt Business July 4
City council advocates total business closure on July 4 except restaurants and amusement venues. Petition circulated among merchants to secure support and assure a fitting observance. Seventeen signers confirmed plans. list includes Liberty Market, Towler Hardware, The Hob, Park, Crawford & Hedges, and others.
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al Showeh
Pacific Comet Elevator Co
Tri Fiate Terminel Co
Max Haer
Conroy Cash Grocery
Farre, EK. L. Power and Pondteton Mpsh Mariset
Prohibition Time Provisions Upheld by Appeals Court
New York June 27 The wartime prohibition era rule for liquor sales after June 30 was upheld by the United States circuit court of appeals. The court largely dissolved a mayor’s order shielding enforcement from the internal revenue service over 2.75 percent beer. The ruling found the action unconstitutional and void, holding no power to bar federal enforcement.
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United States Cirewit Court of Appeals
Pesta
Federal suffrage amendment defeat noted in court scene
A terse report from Austin notes the failure of the federal suffrage amendment, cited amid a tense courtroom scene during a broader upheaval following the recent revolution. The brief item emphasizes the legal setback and ongoing political turmoil.
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Austin
Versailles Ends War With Signing Of Peace TreatY
The signing of the treaty at Versailles marked the formal end of the war. German delegates Mueller and Bell signed first at 3 12 and 3 14 respectively while Allied leaders Wilson and Lloyd George followed. Clemenceau closed the ceremony at 3 50 after about 41 minutes.
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Fred Ferguson
United Press
Versailles
Palace of
Mueller
Bell
Aeapes
Rome
Wilson
Lloyd George
General Smuts
South Africa
Pekin
Clemenceau
Archduke's Assassination Sparks World War Prompt
In Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife were shot, triggering Austrian demands on Serbia and a chain of events that led to a world war, with Prime Treaty discussions and evolving German preparations noted five years after the act. The account recalls Princip’s role and the ensuing crisis that escalated into global conflict.
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Francis Ferdinand
Sarajevo
Gaveio Priosip
Mme
Aroulake
Carcages Jung
Serbia
Bodh
Drive Drive Cannot Be Finished Today
The Salvation Army campaign stalls as volunteers cannot complete tasks by dusk. Pendleton and Milwaukie drives push toward goals with city leaders monitoring progress. Several committees report over the top, while others await final tallies and further contributions may be made at banks or city hall.
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Salvation Army
Cniluintitione
Pendleton
Fred Jedd
Liverace
Penticton
Uiatitla Wiitelt
Torneo
Rinks
Teioke Hermiston
J. M. Kele
Stanfield
Aschem
Fred Georke
Ebert Custer
Helix
Athens
Weston
Preewater
Armerican National Bank
City
Jule Fite Cherie
Washington Dears Germany Declares War Test Price
A fragment reports Washington reacting to Germany declaring a price related threat, noting murmurs and crowd presence on the street. The text is garbled but implies public reaction to wartime economic moves with subdued response and lower-than-expected turnout.
End of World War I Peace Conference Traditions Tearing
The State Department awaited word that Germainy had affixed signatures and President Wilson had signed. At 11 20 the plenipotentiaries signed and Clemencesu closed the session. 26 nations attended the historic conference including Serbia Japan United States Liberia Haiti Hedjas France Portogel Parana Brazil Honduras Peru Belgium Treity Cuba Guatemala Bolivia Poland Britain Greece Siam Nicaragua Ecuador Romania Czechoslovakia and Uruguay. President Wilson left France later that day and praised Franco American friendship and hospitality while expressing gratitude and a sense of homeward yearning for the journey ahead.
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State Department
Germainy
Wilson
Ming
Clemencesu
China
Serbia
Japan
United States
Liberia
Haiti
Hedjas
France
Portogel
Parana
Brazil
Honduran
Peru
Belgium
Treiy
Cuba
Guatemala
Bolivia
Poland
Britain
Greece
Siam
Nicaregua
Ectader
Rumania
Ceecho
Slovakia
Urucver
Cera Oity
Hitchcock
Senate
Congress
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