French troops quit East Bank withdrawal of forces
French troops evacuated Darmstadt Frankfurt and other Rhine towns this morning ending occupation on the East Bank. A laconic proclamation read the French keep their word as withdrawal begins. In Berlin and Frankfurt citizens demanded a forfeit of one million marks and the delivery of shortages as the armies began withdrawal.
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East Bank
Prom
Mayench
Darmitadt Frankfort
Rhine
Perfelt
London
Ap & Goo Rentoo
Ly United Presa
Saavint Pomitia
Frankfort
Catastrophe Looms Over Central Europe Says Church Leader
Henry Davidson, head of the League of United Methodist, warned at a conference that hunger and disease threaten Central and Eastern Europe. He urged Congress to approve 900 million in aid, appoint a non political commission to oversee food and materials distribution, and urged coordinated international participation. Davidson cited typhus and limited medical coverage in Ukraine or Serbia as dire evidence of a humanitarian crisis.
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Molnes
Mindio
Eastern Europe
Elvilgalién
Henry Davidson
League of Ited
Crom Societion
Davidson
Methodist Church
Congress
Europe
Heac
United States
Haltle
Adriatic
Diack
Ukniliec
Vienna
Serbia
Bolshevik Forces Strike Back Near Kiev Front
Report from Moscow cited by Associated Press says Bolshevik troops counterattacked near Kiev, with Ukrainian and Polish forces clashing about 10 miles from the city after Kiev’s capture roughly two weeks earlier.
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London
Rowlan Boloho
Vik
Kiev
Moscow
Wisdems
Workmen Free Live Toad Embedded in Cement
United Press report from London Ontario dated May 11 says workers tearing up a foundation found no live toad embedded in cement laid years ago, despite initial fears. The odd discovery occurred during demolition work as crews cleared cement and debris from the site.
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United Press
London
Ont
M Foundation
British troops landed near Cork to quell rioting
London May 17 Over 2000 British troops landed at Bantry Ireland about 50 miles from Cork to be spread across West Cork at five mile intervals A detachment of 150 soldiers occupied the town of Bantry to secure telegraph and police operations The government says it will send troops as authorities request amid rising unrest and police reports of rioting in Londonderry after two nights of demonstrations and clashes between factions
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Mresey
London
Bantry
Ireland
Cork
Bkibtercoh
Tefl
Leeland
Honor Law
House of Commons
2000 Fighters Await Vote On Aid Measure
Teo thew and services men now resolving state educational aid will be deprived unless the Soldiers' Educational Aid Bill No 912. was notified by wire from W. B. Follett state commander urging publicity this week to assure passage. More than 4900 soldiers receive aid but appropriations are exhausted with $10000 in unpaid claims. Local Legion efforts to inform origin regions to secure a favorable vote.
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Teo Thew and Services
le Pamed
Pendleton
American Legion
W. B. Follett
Follett
Erepy
Origen
He Intone
Strike of Chinese Students Crumbles in China
Three million Chinese students who rose in rebellion against the Peking government and its talks with Japan returned to their dormitories after a failed strike. Elders opposed the move but students pressed on with mask meetings parades and demonstrations across northern provinces.
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Peking
Japan
China
Chinewe Elton
Shang
Two Die in Belfast Rioting, Police Hit in Clash
London dispatches report two people killed and several wounded in rioting between Sinn Fein and loyalist factions in Belfast on Saturday and Sunday night. Troops restored order after the unrest.
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London
Bleached Blonde Wife With Prayer Tattoo Seeks Help
Horrisburg report May 17 states Harry Buchanan asks authorities to search for his wife described as sort of bleached blonde, tattooed with the Lord's prayer on her back. The unusual plea outlines a missing person case with distinctive details intended to aid locating her.
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Horrisburg
Harry Buchanan
Joral
Glare of Light Blinds Driver Fatal Passenger Dies
Mrs Ownbey, 60, wife of Rev. Ownbey and local church member, was killed when an Alto driven slowly by T D Barclay of Pendleton struck her as she and her husband walked along the road near Pendale. Witness Chris Stadfeld said blinding headlights from a passing car prevented vision. Barclay and Stadfeld left for Pendleton after the accident. an inquest was scheduled in Walla Walla.
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J. E. Ownbey
New Home Baptist Church
Ferndale
Owabey
Perndate School
T. D. Barclay
Pendleton
Hilesman
Portland
Mit
Chris Stadford
Thin Ely
Walla Walla
Barclay
Hey
Ownbey
Mr. Ownbey
Own
Ownley
Hennessey and Calloway Chapel
Wwe
Mary’s Hospital
Stadfeld
Mquest
Railroad Owners Ready 10 Per Cent Pay Increase Effort
Railroad owners via Whittier told Wilhon’s main line labor town they are ready to grant wage increases. The exact amount to be set by the board, with some portion likely to be funded by reduced freight rates. Board action expected to address living costs and past wage gains amid mounting living costs.
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Watton Drees
Chicago
Chaiman Whitter
Wilhon
Whittier
Pixsenger
Froleht
Ean Woyes
Ely
Associated Pre
Washington
Raliread Labor Board
Conviction Upheld for 6 San Franciscans on Draft Acts
The Supreme Court today upheld the conviction of Daniel Cannell and five other San Franciscans for violating the selective service and espionage acts.
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Washington
Daniel
Cannell
Wyer
Supreme Court
Surrender Offer Torn as Carranza Makes Heroic Last Stand
Memico City reports chaotic fighting as Carranza loyalists, led by General Marcino and Carragia, resist rebel advances with strong defense and a desperate charge. A messenger offering safe conduct was torn apart by Carranza, while the revolutionary forces captured 2600 prisoners and pursued the fugitive president.
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Carranza
Memico City
Carrantsistas
Marcino
Carragia
Mongia
Carrion I
Mursian
Morgla
EL “Paso
Carranin
Fan Marooy
Separate Ballot Divides Measures From Candidates
County officials urge voters to use split ballots for referenda and primaries. Kh. T. Brown notes separate ballots for primary elections and referendum measures, with provisions for those not party registered. Supplies for precincts countywide, except Pendleton, were distributed by the sheriff today.
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Primarien
Kh. T. Brown
Furty
Pendleton
German reparations set at vast 80 billion marks
May 17 report from Paris states that the Anglo French conference reached agreement on Germanys total reparations. The figure named is about 80,000,000,000 marks in gold, roughly 20 billion dollars. Absent details on distribution or timeline, officials indicate the sum is the key outcome of the talks.
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Pmres
Flythe
Yetterliny
Germany
Denver light and gas service threatened
Denver May 17 The Denver Gas and Electric Company faces curtailment of service as employees strike for higher wages beyond those approved by the state industrial commissioner. About one hundred line workers halted work today as foremen stokers clerks and others are expected to strike after planned meetings this week.
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Denver
Cee
Olactric
Denver Gas and Elewtrie Company
Picture Brides Land Desper Ban In Tokyo Port
In San Francisco on May 17, reports describe Japanese picture brides arriving in the United States under visas allegedly granted before a government ban was decreed. Japanese officials state the passports were issued prior to the ban, enabling entry despite the policy.
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San Francisco
Viel
America
Hamley Wins Low Net at Ponceton Golf Club
Lester Hamley won the Balt Ewcepatakes tournament at Ponceton Golf Club with a pet score of FC. Brooke Dickson, handicap not listed, took second with a net score of &1. Thirty fourteen golfers competed, and intercut funds were shown. Local players plan Baker tournament and a potential intercut match with Walla Walla.
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Lester Haimley
Ponceton Golf Club
Dickson
Walla
Willie Shortis
Gonzales Refuses Plan in Caruiaza Regime Report
General Ted Goheates Kine rejects recognizing the phon of Avi Prieta used to repodist the Caruiaza regime, as reported by Mixien Cry and sourced from the state department today.
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Gonzales
Associated Press
Ashington
Ted Goheates
Supreme Court rules wartime compensation act unconstitutional
Washington May 11 The Supreme Court declared the wartime compensation act unconstitutional. The measure sought to authorize states to enact compensation laws for injuries suffered in wartime employment, but the court struck it down as unconstitutional.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Secretaries of Commercial Clubs Meet in Pendleton
Oregon Association of Commercial Secretaries opens in Pendleton with a luncheon at the Pendleton Hotel for 20 visiting members. J J Raley presides, T E McCronkey named president, K Caviston vice president, C O Lanritzen secretary treasurer. Directors named. Dodson absent. Topics include tourists camps landing fields membership and highways. session to continue tonight.
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Teachers Institute
Commercial Secretarian of
Oregon
Pendleton
Oregon Association of Commercial Secretarians
J. J. Raley
Pendleton Commercial Association
T. E. McCronkey
Salem
W. D. Dodson
K. Caviston
C. O. Lanritzen
Corvallis
Arthur Means
Yale
Rh. M. Duncan
Burnt
W. A. Reid
Marshfield
Paul M. Dobson
Medmond
W. D. B. Dodson
Pdértlanis Chamber
Comemroe
T. B. McCrowkey
Dodson
San Francisco
A. W. Nelson
la Grande
Walter E. Meacham
Communistic Plot Reported in Berlin Elections Sabotage
A five agency report from Berlin says the government has learned of a widespread communistic plot hatched in a Berlin suburb. Plans included arson or sabotage at polling booths, destruction of ballot boxes, and possible uprising if elections favor the communists. The plot also aims to plant news agency rings to establish soviets in central provinces.
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Associated Presa
Berlin
Reichetag
Armandeed
Bourseolae
Myn
Germany
Switching Crews Strike On Milwaukee Line
Milwau kee line switch crews strike as ten men quit work amid fears over pay and conditions. Officials have not yet responded, with tensions rising and potential delays reported across the system.
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Milwaukee
Effort to Prussianize U.S. Navy Sparks Daniels Clash
Secretary Daniels denounces moves to create a staff that would Prussianize the navy, calling efforts to make the secretary a rubber stamp. He cites Admiral Fiske as misusing powers to shrink civilian authority and deny the secretary control during wartime investigations in Washington.
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Associated Prom
Washington
Daniels
Navy
Pointe
United Roy
Amiral Fiske
Fiske
Slins
Pastor Witness for Marriage License as Parents Rewed
United Press report says Philip Bauer a Congregational witness attended the marriage license hearing as his parents reconciled and remarried. His mother, age 66, and father, 77, had been estranged and divorced last year but renewed their relationship.
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United Press Suatete
Market Roundup Shows Cattle Hogs Sheep Steady
Associated Press reports Portland market notes unchanged prices for cattle hogs and sheep with butter also remaining steady at plus or minus minor shifts. Weak demand persists but prices hold steady across livestock and dairy items.
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Associated Pres
Portland
Catue
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Ean Arrel
Corvallie
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Jean Durre
State of
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Denver Light and Gas Service
Lester Hamley
Teachers Institute” For Association Executives of State
United Prem
Spokane
Alleces
U.S. Department
Lae Morheiec
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