GOP Attack on War Program Targets Nitrate Plants
The Republican led House War Department expenditures committee accuses the nitrate program of misdirected effort and cites Bernard Baruch as the moving force behind it. The minority defense argues the call to arms for 3 million men who did not fight was a misstep, with proposals to salvage or lease plants and seek legal recovery of funds.
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War Department
Bernant M. Baruch
Minority Report
Garrett
United States
Toledo
Cincinnati
Longworth
The
Republicana
Oir Olivates Corporation
Jis Sulbeotttractora
Mirecle Shoals
Alabama
Toloto
Telado
Sheffield
Ala
Theodore Howard Pioneer and City Leader Dies at 66
Theodore Howard aged 66, a long time resident of this city since 1872, died yesterday afternoon at St An thoephal Min death from complications of diseases. He served on the city council and as chief, ran contracting business, and was a prominent member of the I.O.O.F. Survived by three brothers and a cousin. Funeral arrangements undecided whether here or in another location.
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Theodore Howard
Thin City
St. Anthoephal
Howard
Ponleton
Ombel Joshua Howard
Movement of freight cars announced by commission
On 2 May the Interstate Commerce Commission announced the movement of empty freight cars from grain loading facilities in a large facility. The report notes changes in car handling and aims to improve freight flow.
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Commerce Commission
Carranza Deserted Northward Fleeing in Mexico
United Press reports from El Paso and Washington state Carranza fleeing northward with revolu tionary cavalry pursuing around Oaxaca. Villa heads toward Mexico City as Villa may become chief of the national gendarmerie. embassy notes Carranza moved through Toluca with escort. Inez de Sert joins rebellion in Yucatan area.
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Dy United Press
EL Paso
Revoluionie
Oaxaca
United Ress
Washington
Carranga
Villa
Mexico City
State Department
Hebel
Azores
Carranza
Topela
Yucatan
Inez
Murderer of nine wives sent to San Quentin
United Press reports Hiupbeard Watson, labeled the murderer of nine wives, is assigned number 33779 at San Quentin. He began his life sentence at 10 o’clock, wearing prison garb, while his weak condition and emaciated state drew attention during transfer from Los Angeles.
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San Quentin
United Press
Richmond
Calif
Binebeard” Watson
Ban Quentin
Hilutbourd
Los Angeles
Watson
J. PD. Beard
New Battery Service Station Opens in Town
A new Automotive Battery Service Co. opens at 406 Fast Court Street near Roesch Thettitr Works. W. J. Loyd and F. L. Jowett run the firm, with Prest-Lite distribution points and Trepalia county agents. They offer storage battery service for all makes.
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Hin
Fast Court Street
Roesch Thettitr
W. JC Loyd
FL. Jowett
Prest-Lite
Troatilia
Rising Missouri River floods Omaha area docks
Rising waters of the Missouri River breached a dyke near Omaha flooding six miles of waterfront and driving about 1,000 residents from homes. The river rose to its highest level in 15 years, threatening low districts housing 16,000 people if a break worsened. Lake Manawa also flooded, inundating Manawa Park and hundreds of cottages.
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Omaha
United Prean
Omatia
Minvouri
Jing Council
Merloin
Manawa
Severnl Hundred
Pendleton Touts Oregon Made Products in Survey
In Pendleton’s woolen blankets and other goods center a Made in Oregon survey identified local and regional products. Oregon Firms represented total 175 with items from Portland Salem Albany Pendleton and Tillamook, including apples from Milton Hermiston potatoes and Stanfield cheese, plus crafts and canned foods.
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Oregon
Earry
Mars
Portland
Salem
Albany
Pendleton
Tillamook
Milton
Hermiston
Werton
Stanfield
Taft Speech June 1 at Happy Canyon Ends Lyceum
Former President William Howard Taft is to speak June 1 at Happy Canyon as the final event of the Pendleton High School lyceum series. HM E Inlow and Arthur Rudd announce the campaign, with grade schools aiding ticket sales. Taft is described as a major drawing card in reports from other locales.
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Wiliam Howard Taft
United States
Happy Canyon
HM. E. Inlow
Pendleton High School
Arthur Rudd
JL i
Taft
Corn Vale Breaks Chicago Market With Sharp Cotton Trend
In Chicago today a sensational market drop sent corn prices tumbling. A general rush of sellers and shortage of buyers pushed the July delivery into a steep fall of seven and a quarter cents per bushel, signaling a sharp downturn in grain values.
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Chicago
Ireland Crisis Deepens as Troops Move In
Web Miller reports a fast-developing crisis across Ireland with General Macready ready to restore order. Thousands of fresh troops are deployed in the west and southwest, and Londonderry faces drastic measures as a city of dreadful night. Troops have moved into disturbed areas and are taking over private residences amid three nights of rioting.
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Webb Miller
United Green
London
Ireland
Macready
Londonderry
Walonlets
Sinn Penners
Umatilla Convict Who Escaped Is Recaptured
Salem May 1 Jack Price who escaped from the penitentiary March 27 was arrested today at Rolin N T He was received at the penitentiary September 11 1915 for a term not over five years for outlining money on false pretenses in Umatilla county He escaped with Robert Grant another trusty from Umatilla county then suto belonging to parole officer Moor Varney
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Salem
Jack Price
Rolin
N. T
Myo
Umatithiy
Robert Grant
Umatilla
Suto
Sug
Moor Varney
Oakland society woman jailed for drunken driving
Oakland May 18 Mia Agnew Lord Stockton society woman is to begin a months sentence after pleading guilty to driving a car while intoxicated. The case stands as a publicized example in local society circles.
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Oakland Society
United Prep
Oakland
Mia
Agnew Lord Stockton
Portland to host next session of Oregon Association of Commercial Secretaries
Portland will host the next meeting of the Oregon Association of Commercial Secretaries next spring after completing its first annual gathering in Pendleton. Delegates returned home by early trains today as the group decided to meet annually hereafter and plan further growth and development. A notable discussion featured T. R. MacCroskey of Salem on Marion County federation plans, with similar ideas urged for Umatilla County. The session was shortened and hospitality thanks were offered to Pendleton, with some events postponed due to time limits and the secretary’s to finish the program.
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Portland
Oregon Association of Commercial Secretaries
Pendleton
T. R. MacCroskey
Salem
Marion County
Umatrllx
Oregon
Nelson
Soldier relief legislation to be considered at party caucus
Representative Towner informed House Republicans that soldier relief legislation will be considered at a party caucus tomorrow night. The notice came from Town, the chairman of the party conference committee, in Washington.
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Associated Pres
Washington
House Republicans
Representative Towner
Oulla Board Sets 13 Polling Places For Primary Referendum
Sheriff selects and prepares 13 polling sites in Penneten for the upcoming primary and state referendum. Voters of all parties may vote on the referendums. only Democrats and Republicans vote in the primary. Precinct locations include East Railroad, Wylie garage, High school, Court house, City hall, Pendleton hotel sample rooms, Bowman hotel, Field school, Residence on Aura, East Asia corner Ash, Hawthorne School, County library, and Lincoln school.
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T A. Wylie
Lewin
High School
Court House
City Hall
Pendleton Hotel
Bowman Hotel
Railroad Street
Field School
Reéesidence
Aura
East Asia Corner Ash
Hawthorne School
County Library
Lincoln School
Hale Tank Limit Placed On Gasoline In Pendleton
A citywide gasoline restriction in Pendleton limits drivers to half a tank. The decision followed a meeting of RR T Virlan, J K Raley, Mayor John Vaughan, and Automotive Association directors. Officials warned of a pending shortage after current supplies last about ten days. Retailers agreed to the half tank rule and urged reduced travel.
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Pendleton
RR. T. Virlan
Standard Old Manager
J. K R. Raley
Pendleton Commercial Association
John Vaughan
The
Automobile Association
Vivian
Pendleton High School Forensic Squad Wins Eastern Oregon Meet
Pendleton high school debate team returns home after dominating Eastern Oregon contests though not taking state honors. Coach H. E. Jalow led a squad that reached preliminaries and semifinals, with a close finale won by Corvallia. Debaters attended several fraternity houses during a University of Oregon trip.
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University of Oregon
H. E. Jalow
Pendleton
Corvallia
Baler
Torerot
Corvallie
Army Reorganization Deadlock Reached in Congress
Washington May 14 Senate and House conferees reached a deadlock over the arms reorganization bill. Senate plans to reorganize the force faced opposition as the legislative panel prepared to present the issue to the House for a vote. The dispute persisted despite a Senate offer to drop voluntary military training for youths aged 18 to 21.
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Washington
Senate
House
Wedeworth
Hawk three passenger plane to visit Pendleton for show
The Hawk a three passenger aircraft will tour Pendleton Friday to Sunday for exhibition stunts and passenger rides. Owned by RK Thompson, the craft will be piloted by Thompson who has served in the U S Army and flown thousands for test rides. A daily free ride contest features a prettiest girl chosen at 3 20 pm with the first five riders serving as judges.
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Pendleton
Thompson Aircraft Can
RK. & Thompson
U. S Army
Ad Men Journey Salem to Stockton
May 18 report of the Pacific Coast Ad Men van with 67 Carey line passing through Salem bound for Stockton.
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Salem
Carey
Pacific Coast Ad
Stockton
Weather report from Major Lee Moorhouse station
A weather note reports barometer at 29.60 inches and a low, falling trend. Major Lee Moorhouse records a Mashrmoum observation with a 2 minimum and 41 as a temperature-related figure.
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Lee Moorhouse
Obaenrrer
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