Bomb Horror Starts Search For Bad Gang
March 1 report from Jaikland describes an organized extortion threat by a gang targeting Berkeley residents. A bomb exploded near Mrs Greenwood, killing her and mutilating her body, with earlier threats demanding $1000. Officials launched a citywide manhunt as related dynamite threats and an unexploded bomb were found.
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Bomb Horror
Jaikland
Afr
Qreenwond
Gorn
Berkeley
Haute
Greenwood
Tostant
Green Wood
Pork Chops to Soar as Prices Rise in 1930s Market
Washington reports wholesale pork prices have risen two dollars per hundred since price revocation. Department data show ongoing supply boosts with farmers expanding spring wheat planting at 2.26 dollars a bushel guaranteed by the government. Corn is reportedly crowded out as wheat and pork supply dynamics shift, with an 80 million bushel crop short and farmers adapting prices.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Wilcox
Farm Management Bureau
Crete
Government Endorses New War Price Conference
Washington March 19 The government opens a series of conferences with industries to reduce war prices. Today's session between the new industrial board and steel men aims to set a price schedule for steel and iron lower than present levels but above pre war figures. The board notes steel and iron prices at about 120 percent over 1914. The board plans a single reduction to bind for a period, while swift large purchases may shift prices.
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Washington
New Industrial Board
Pieel
Exams for Non-Com Officers Monday in High School
Exams for non commissioned officers will be held Monday in the high school company. Holman Fert, a former member, is noted among those taking the exams. At least two sergeants will be appointed next Monday. Examinations include both oral and written parts with the written test given Thursday and the oral test Friday.
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Holman Fert
Belmer
Lightkeeper Sees Large Steamer Run Aground Unknown Vessel
The lightkeeper in Mundy Bay reports a large steamer aground near the old Proprietary pier. The vessel’s identity could not be learned.
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Lightkeeper
Organization Underway For Victory Drive Next Month
Preliminary organisation of Umar illa county for the Victory Liberty Loan campaign next month was undertaken yesterday afternoon at a conference between W. La Thompson county chairman and others. The drive opens April 21 and closes May 10 with statewide meetings planned in Portland on March 24. Local leaders anticipate county quotas will be modest and expect strong public support to honor war efforts.
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Umarilla
W- la Thompson
Patriothe
Treamiry
Thompson
Fred H. Moe New Enahlor
Bank of Helix
Helis
Carl Kopers
Portland
Chairmay
Thompsn
Uivatilla
Thore
Wateh
Rhine
Perviing
Pendleton-Umatilla Motor Car Service Resumed Soon
Announcement from Pendleton shows the Pendleton-Umatilla motor car service will resume about March 31. William McMurray, agent, says inspections confirmed the plan. The service’s return eases travel for residents and interests in that county area.
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Pendleton-Umatilla
League of Nations vote tally and ballot process detailed
Report shows a 36 to 1 result in favor of the League of Nations plebiscite with 37 ballots cast. One negative vote arrived from Hermiston. 18 ballots considered favorable to the initiative. Ballots are to be mailed on request to all residents, reviewed for fair, open, and secure county-wide voting.
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League OF Nations
Beime
Mast
Gregorian
Bern
Hermiston
Vague Envelope Notice Reads Like a Polling Request
Fragmentary text shows an envelope addressed to Leni of Nations Editor in Oregon, urging a meeting with the Oregonian business office and asking for votes by eligible voters. The legibility is poor and key details are missing or garbled.
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Andone
Leniof Nations
Cara
Enet
Oregonian
Standard Oil to Expand Pendleton Plant and Staff
Standard Oil plans a major expansion of the Pendleton station with new brick buildings, tanks, and garages to serve Eastern Oregon. A $25,000 to $70,000 investment will add 10 tanks, 3 additional pump lines, and a larger office, with about 100 workers projected. the project follows a statewide growth in supply and reception of freight, and stems from a vote carried by a wide majority in November.
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Hy Yudeck
Standard Off Co
Jack ‘Ated
Jack
Oregon
Portland
Pendleton
Oran
Buik
Standard Oil Co
Pmet
Adante
Bishop Paddock May Stay in Y Service
Bishop Robert L. Paddock of the Eastern Oregon diocese plans to remain in YMCA work after letters from Pendleton. He traveled to Nepal? no, to engage in the work and served in France and Italy before the armistice was signed.
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Bishop Paddock
Robert L. Paddock
Eastern
Oregon
Episcopal Church
Pendleton
Neo Pagy
France
Italy
Pendleton Builders Association Formed at Meeting
Alderman Gibson heads Pendleton Builders Association as ten contracting firms participate in organizing efforts. Officers elected include A J Gideon as president, Cecil Cole secretary, and J Ho Dunham treasurer. The group aims to coordinate local carpenters, support home labor, and ensure local building work remains in Pendleton.
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Pendleton
Dunham, Brownlow & Payne
Pendleton Builders’ Association
A. J. Gideon
Cecil Cole
J. Ho Dunham
Contracting Firma
COM rAciOn
Pnis
Weveral
Pendleton Buljlera
Lahor
Last week record breaker in return of troops to U S
Washington March 19 Last week war department reports a record return of troops from France. During the week ending March 14, 9454 troops returned, totaling 414,27 since the armistice. The previous week ending February 21 saw 48620 return. Debate on League of Nations draws interest in Boston with Senator Lodge and Dr Lowell of Harvard.
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U. S
Washington
Frenes
Boston
Tladge
Lowell of
Harvant
Jeero Lonkehd
Paris Eyes Peace Pact as Reparations Debate Rises
Paris dispatch reports the supreme War council poised to sign a preliminary peace treaty with tentative agreements on territorial and financial questions. Allies press for rapid demobilization and a limited indemnity while neutral nations are asked for Charter recommendations as the League Covenant proceeds toward incorporation.
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Fred
Mergubon
United Preps
Paris
Supreme War Counel
WU Ie
U. S. Troops to Withdraw From Siberia This Spring
Secretary Baker announced in Los Angeles that American troops in Siberia will be withdrawn this spring. He cited weather conditions for timing and did not specify whether the move reflects accomplished work or diminished prospects. Baker and General Marek arrived from San Francisco, stayed 16 minutes, then left for San Diego.
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Los Angeles
Siberia
Baker
Marek
San Francisco
San Diego
Wilson
Germany
League of Nations
91st Division Units All Due Home Soon
Washington March 19 The War Department announced that training by all units of the First Division are assigned to carry convoy. The First is composed of drafted men from Oregon Washington California Alaska Idaho Nevada Montana UK and Wyoming. Rainbow to N Y. Between March 2 and April 19 the War Department announced today that the 14th Division and 42nd Division are to be outfitted to sail from Brooklyn to Tainto and New York harbor.
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Washington
War Department
Fist Division
The
Fist
Oregon
California
Alaska
Idaho
Nevada
Montang
Wyoming
Rainbow
N. Y. Washington
New England
Raintow
Bredt
Taintow
New Yorktmoapierive
Dry Law Challenge Seeks Blocking Order in New York
In New York on March 1 the Hoffman Brewing company led a federal suit to block revenue and district attorney actions against brewers and property seizures after alleging the dry law unconstitutional. The suit argues beer at 2.75 percent alcohol is not taxable under current policy. no definite government stance on resuming 3.75 percent beer.
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New York
United States District Court
Hoffman Brewing Company
Warhington
Frierson
Atelier
Palmer
Empegt in Paris Past Want League
Paris dispatch reports renewed talk of an electromagnetic league amid war weary mood. President Wilson appears to back armistice terms with Germany and a forthcoming peace pact, while debates over Germany’s frontiers and league obligations proceed at the council.
Warren Construction to undertake Teel project in Pendleton county
State officials weigh approval as Warren Construction plans to reclaim 16 000 acres near Echo and Butter Creek with water from Camas Hideaway and Cabio creeks. The $4 million bond financed venture would employ about 1000 men, with work starting soon and a ten mile tunnel required. Decisions hinge on state securities commission review and land value feasibility.
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Ilness
Willbom Saleen
Tunatilla
Warren Construction Company
Reinit
Decidion
Tool
Am TB
Thomson and Frank
J.T. Hinkle
Hinkle
state @ation securities commission
Hoant
Mr. Hinklet
Bettef
Mullholland & Hough
Spokane
Ihe
Echo
Con
Butter Creek
Camas Hideaway
Cabio Creeeke
He Cansl
Ot Rock
Pendlet
Advertising Campaign Urged by Labor Official
Washington March 19. An extensive advertising campaign nationwide will boost business and end stagnation, Roger Babson, head of the information service for the labor department and a business authority, declared today. Babson sent statements to major businessmen urging increased advertising as a way to spur prosperity.
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Washington
Roger Babson
Information Serviee
Department of Labor
Babeon Kaw
Monroe Doctrine Declared Stronger in Paris
Paris reports Lord-Ceetie of the British League declares the Monroe Doctrine would be strengthened if the league includes a provision in the peace treaty preliminaries. He argues no action could be taken under its provisions without United States consent, potentially delaying any European interference.
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Paris
Ceeti
League of Matique
Europe
United States
League
America
Steiwer to Speak to Pendleton Elks Tomorrow
Lieutenant Steiner, former overseas soldier, will address Pendleton Lodge BLPOO members tomorrow. The event includes a talk by Steiner and a special session on local lodge work, followed by a seance Lolthetery demonstration.
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Steiwer
Prod Steiner
Pendleton Lodge
Steiner
Steinep
Washington Recess Appointment Delays Spark Senate Fight
In Washington on March 10 the DP president ordered the recess appointment of nearly 20 officials after the Senate stalled due to a GOP filibuster. The White House faced delays as the Senate could not approve the nominees amid political obstruction.
Treaty Signed At Versailles May Be April 1
Paris March 14 The peace conference speeds toward conclusion with a council meeting this afternoon expected to advance the winding up of the preliminary treaty. Delegates believe the treaty will be completed by March 20 and presented to Germany shortly after. Versailles was designated as the signing site for the final document.
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Fred Pergusow
United Press
Paris
Ines
Siening
Spanish Girl Kidnapped Entering Laundry in San Fico
Josephenero, 16, a fish girl, was kidnapped today as she prepared to enter a laundry where she works. The assailant seized her by the arm and dragged her into a car, which sped away. Bystanders were unable to intervene.
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San Fico
Josephenero
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