Profits on Raw Materials Rise Over War Period
W J Lauck testifies before the full board detailing profits of major food fuel and raw material firms. He cites sugar profits tripling, meat packers earning 140 million across 1916 1917, coal firms showing large returns, and overall corporate profits over 100 percent versus capital stock across 1912 14 to 1916 18. He urges wage increases for railroad workers totaling about 1 million annually.
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United Press
Washington
W. Jett Lauek
National
Wir Labor Board
Full Round Board
Lauck
Lugar
Mont
Lawek
Treasury
PTA Meeting Opines On Tax Bills At Tiverside School
The Parent Teacher Association of Tiverside Bohoolantnicht endorses the higher educational tax act and the two mill tax bill to be presented to voters May 21. An interesting program was given by association members and a delegate to the National M T A convention will be appointed by Mrs Clara Porter Smith of the Mivereide association. A banquet is planned for Friday June 4 at the school house with parents teachers and pupils plus Pendleton officers.
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Pendleton
The
Pendleton Apsociation
Modern Bluebeard Examined For Sanity In Murder Case
Charles Newton Harvey, alias Hurrt, famed for claims of 264 marriages, pleaded guilty to the murder of Nina Lee Delaney. A postplea conference, described as testing his sanity, was held with limited details as officials indicated all cards would be laid on the table.
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Charles Newton Harvey
Hurrt
Nina Lee Delaney
Harvey
Pendleton Promises Ample Water Supply This Year
City Engineer Frank Cammer and B Hayes said today that head works indicate the usual water shortage will not occur this year. The extension from Thorn Hollow adds volume, meeting demand in summer. Water consumption rose nearly 20 percent, but supply from the new source should cover needs.
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Pendleton
Frank
Om B. Hayes
Thorn Hallow
Lumber schooner Defender wrecked on Onega Reef
United Press reports the lumber schooner Defender wrecked on Onega Reef in the Iti Islands. Captain Erickson and crew of 10 were saved. Estimated loss reaches 850,000 dollars and cargo value about 876,000 dollars.
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United Press
San Francisco
Defender
Onega Reef
Iti Islands
Ericksoawii
Unidentified steamer ashore off Ozette Cape
An unnamed steamship is reported ashore near Ozette about a mile from Cape Materry, according to a message to the marine department of the chamber of commerce from Talooah, Washington.
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Ozette
Associated Prins
Ornette
Cape Mat
Tory
Fir Monage
Marine Department
Chamber of Commer
Talooah
Washington
Bridge Fire Halts No 21 and Ties Up Trains
A fire endangered the O W T L N bridge near Cayure with No 21 and several freight and passenger trains delayed. Passengers from No 21 and other affected trains were transferred at Pendicton, with service resuming as crews managed the blaze and repairs. The incident disrupted west bound and east bound services, with subsequent reroutes and future timetable adjustments anticipated.
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Cayure
Pendicton
Samphin Locel
Aleoper
Frances Willard Wins New Honors on Exam Paper
Frances Willard wins new honors on exam paper in Toppera Kins. Eighth grade examination yields odd results with "Proce Willard was a price Helter" and a curious route clue advising to reach Calcutta by the Missouri River to London.
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Frances Willard
Waulted Press
Toppera, Kins
Proce Willard
Calcutta
Missouri
London
Bluebeard Watson to be questioned on crimes
Los Angeles May 7 Bluebeard Watson was taken to District Attorney Woolwine's office for questioning about his alleged life of crime and possible confessions. Doctors will assess his mental condition for Judge Bilis as Watson, weak and shuffling, may reveal details about disappearances of several women he is said to have married.
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Los Angeles
Bluebeard” Watson
Woolwine
Watson
Bilis
Legion Drive Opens for Bonus Measure
Washington May 7 The American Legion urges posts to back the proposed soldiers bonus bill as reported by the Ways and Means Committee. National Commander D Oliver sent telegrams asking support for passage of the measure now under consideration.
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Unite Press
Washington
The
African Legion Today
D. Oliver
Ways and Means
Kiev Falls Reported As Reds Flee In Panic
London dispatch says Kiev’s fall is an accomplished fact, though reports vary. Bolsheviki retreat toward the Dneiper under heavy pursuit as Polish forces close in. fighting continues around Kiev with strong resistance reported near the capital.
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Aiev
Polish Information Bureau
River Dneiper
United Pree
London
Kiev
Sone
Betsheviki
Ukraine
Chalins
Daelper
Copenhagen
President nominates Platt for Coders reserve board
United Press reports on May 7 that President Wilton named Congressman Platt of New York a member of the Coders reserve board.
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United Press
Washington
Wilton
Congressman Platt
New York
Coders Reserve Board
Fire damages house on Thy Ginien Street
A roof fire caused $150 damage to a pest device at Thy Ginien Street at 1 o'clock this afternoon. The blaze was seen by T. B Swearingen and the alarm was phoned to the fire headquarters. The house is owned by the Tull estate and occupied by Mrs. E. L. Moefingle.
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Thy Ginien Street
Oolock
T. B Swearingen
Tull Estate
BE. L. Moefingle
Straw Hat Season Opens as Markets Signal Summer Wear
In Portland and Seattle markets straw hats rise in price and display windows, as Fred McMonies of Hamiey & Co ushers in the straw hat season. Local dealers E Holdman and Ballory prepare for new offerings while thrifty shoppers expect the latest styles to appear next summer.
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Seatte
Hamiey & Co
Fred McMonies
Hamiey & C
Lodey
Aztire
Wea
E. Holdman
Quto
Plans Arrive for Legion Campaign Drive
Plans for a nation wide American Legion membership drive were received by Pont Commander J R Bowler of Pendleton Pe et. Local arrangements may begin next week to recruit former service members with honorable discharges and enlisted women. The drive, May 7 to May 22, aims to mail applications and literature to unregistered former service members to build support for proposed legislation and solidarity.
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American Legion
Pont
J. R. Bowler
Pendleton Peet
Legion
Posta
City Manager Ballot To Be Resumed When Proposal Drafted
The East Oregonian reports printing of the city manager ballot will resume once a definite plan is drafted and ready for voter consideration later in the year. Interest is low due to unclear issues, though most mail supports the plan. The Pendleton Commercial Association is drafting propositions for the electorate, with an expression of the will likely sought when ready.
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East Oregonian
Pendleton Commercial Association
Railroads Seek U.S. Fund for Equipment Not Banks
Washington report says railroads need 610 million dollars immediately for equipment. Jerome Haanauer of Kuhn Loeb urged extending terminal use and revising loading rules to maximize existing gear and proposed extending the 200 million revolving fund to 15 years and boosting appropriations to cover the need. Railroad officials echoed a 600 million additional appropriation.
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United Press
Washington
Jerome Haaniuer
Kuhn, Loeb and Company
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Hanmuer
Clash Rumor Heard in Agua Prieta Report
Douglas, May 7. The Carranza consulate announced it had received an unofficial report that federal troops and a revolutionary army under General Calles, in Agua Prieta, had received no reports that Flores had met a federal force.
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Tasted Proos
Douglas
Carranza
Calles
Agua Prieta
Flores
Rebel Porce Swells at Nueva Laredo Clash Threats
Mexican customs and immigration officers in Nueva Laredo opposite Laredo declared themselves rebels and warned they would attack the garrison unless the town surrendered by 2 PM. The Mexican consul at Laredo said rebels were not strong enough to mount a successful attack on the Nuevo Laredo garrison.
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Porce
Preax
Laredo
Mexican Customs and Immigration Sorvice
Nueva Laredo
Obregonitas
Nuevo Laredo
Weather Report From Major Moorhouse Observing
Weather report attributed to Major Lee Moorhouse notes maximum and minimum figures with a barometer reading cited as 25 55 percent not provided as typical values. The text does not specify units or location.
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Lee Moorhouse
Five Battalions Reach Watering Place on Four Day Trek
Five battalions left Agua Prieta and reached the watering place between Agua Prieta and Pulpit Pass during the night as they press toward the railroad at Catagrades. Leaders expect a four day march to the railroad and two more to Juarez, aiming for a bloodless advance to Mexico City.
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Agua Pripta
Sonora
Rodriguez
Agua Prieta
Pulpit Passe
Rodrigues
Catagrades
Juarez
Juares
Chishuahua City
Juagren
Chihuahuua
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Torreon
Anid
Mexico
Tanga
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