Five Names On Ballot For U S Chief Oregon Polls
Voters in Oregon cast preferential votes for president and chose delegates to Republican and Democratic national conventions. The ballot lists four Republican candidates for president and one Democrat, William G. McAdoo, with races for vice president, U S senator, state offices, and legislature. Twenty delegates per party to the national conventions are planned, with district seats and at large delegates. Incumbent Senator George E Chamberlain faces Democratic opposition, while Congressman W C Hawley holds an uncontested seat. multiple state and local posts also enter the primary ballot.
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Associated Press
Portland
Oregon
United States
United Pres
Salem
United Bhtaten
William G. McAdoo
Herbert C. Hoover
Hiram W. Johnson
Frank C. Lewden
Leonia A. Wood
United States Mnator
George E. Chamberlain
House of Representatives
W. C. Hawley
Supreme Court
State Public Service Commission
Three Killed in Mysterious Nitroglycerine Blast
Three men died when 100 quarts of nitroglycerine exploded at the Young Torpedo Company plant in Sintersville West Virginia. The blast rocked the city and the cause remains unknown.
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United Press
Sisteraville
W. Va
Sintersville
Plang
Young Torpedo Company
Food Prices Downgrade Across Markets May 21
United Press reports a cautious drop in food costs as wholesale and retail prices ease. Milk, meat, butter, and sugar show declines in cities from Chicago to Boston, with freight congestion easing and expectations of further decreases. Experts cite wholesale market shifts and government action as factors shaping the deflation trend.
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United Press
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Minneapolis
Bears, Roehick and Company
Chicago
Beaton
Connecticut
Boston
Strikes End as French Labor Council Calls Off
Paris May 11. The National Council of the French General Federation of Labor announced that all strikes have been officially called off today. The move ends a wave of labor stoppages across the country affecting various sectors.
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Paris
W National Council of French General Federation
Hartman writes of visit to scenes where Co D fought
From Hong Kong George A. Hartman cashier of the First National Bank recounts a visit to the Philippine war sites where members of Company D were wounded. He notes Manila changes since 1898 siege, waterfront expansion, updated hotels and docks, and reflects on Filipino readiness for self government. Continued on page two.
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George Hartman
CO. “D
Hong Kong
George A. Hartman
First National Bank
Vistw
Hartman
Enat Oregonian
Allrich
House Passes Resolution 228 to 139
The House adopted a peace resolution by 228 to 139 after substituting the Senate's measure for the earlier version. Democrats largely opposed, but 20 joined Republicans. President Wilson expected to veto. The vote signals a veto would not be overridden and the resolution moves to the White House.
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HOUSE
Associated Firess
Washington
Senate
Republicains
United Press
Wilson
Lem
Maron
White House
Warships Await Appeal From Fugitive Vera Cruz
Vera Cruz harbor reports say American warships stand ready to transport Carrin if requested by the U S government. In Mexico City dispatches claim Carfinga plans to sail for either the United States or Cath after a warning from revolutionary circles. General Calles heads to the capital after talks with Francisco Villa, which did not yield Villa joining retirement. Washington reports say efforts continue to align Villa with the revolutionary movement despite failing to win agreement.
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United Press
Vera Cruz Harbor
Mexico City
Tuxspam
United States
Cath
Li Ie
Terns Nol Acorprtedl
Py Associated Proms
Cthauahta City
Fhoneral Calles
Revolutionary
Francisco Villa
Villa
Washington
May
Catlon
Willaw
Peach
Talver
Madrid Bread Riots Bring Martial Law
Associated Press dispatch from Madrid reports bread disturbances escalating to martial law after protests across the city. Marshal Ian has been proclaimed to restore order and curb unrest.
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Madrid
Associated Frees
Ian Tite
Jealousy Tragedy as Wife Fires Bullet in Portland
Portland scene reports August Bjorkland a downtown grocer shot by his wife in the morning confrontation. She then turned the gun on herself. Both died as police described jealousy as the motive in this double tragedy.
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Portland
Bjorkland
Distillate shipment eases local gasoline shortage
A 100000 gallon distillate shipment arrived in Pendleton for 104 Umatilla county farmers via the Farm Bureau. Two carloads go to Athena and Pendleton with plans for 12 carloads total including Milton Nolin and Blakeley deliveries. Fred Bennion, county agent, coordinates the distribution with Farm Bureau help. The fuel, secured after talks with Shell in California, will relieve spring plowing shortages as Standard Oil deliveries were uncertain.
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Umatilla County
Nolin
Blakeley
Ayjrent
Fred Bennicp
Hareau
Shell Company
California
Bennion
W. W. Harrah
Hureau
Standard Oil Company
Electric Fete Will Close Convention Pasadena
Pasadena May 21 The National Electric Light Association convention opened to discuss rapid development of hydro electric energy. Speakers address power line expansion steam driven generation efficiency and electrification of railroads. Special trains bring delegates expected to reach about two thousand. festivities end May 21 with La Fiesta Electrica featuring several stars.
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Pasadena
Cal
National Electric Light Association
Gade
Pic
East Oregonian to Flash Primary Results Tonight
East Oregonian will flash primary election results tonight from the Masonic building using a lantern lighted display in the Northern Pacific waiting room. A special corps of reporters gathers county news, with partial reports by phone and wires from Portland.
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East Oregonian
Masonic
Northern Pacific
aagum@hly
Associated Pfeax
United Preas Our
Portland
Low Voter Turnout in Pendleton Fore noon Plainly Apathy
Polls show barely ten percent of Pendleton registered voters cast ballots by 1 pm in four precincts. With 13 precincts total and about 2500 registered, officials fear an extremely light primary turnout unless a late surge appears. Local interest centers on Republican presidential race and east end county commissioner contests as voting continues until evening.
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Pendleton
Lewnaray
Lincoln School
County Library
Hotel Pendleton
City Hall
Pendieton
East End
Caece
Price cutting today spreads to wholesalers
The Associated Press report from New York on May 21 notes department store managers will refuse to buy from jobbers until substantial price reductions are made. Chicago reports a predicted drop in food prices by wholesale grocers, with further declines in the Middle West and West foreseen, though no grocery price decreases yet.
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Associated Press
New York
Chicago
Todky
Tractor Expert Killed by Gas Tank Explosion
Frank Jackson, a renowned tractor and caterpillar expert from California, died after fumes exploded in an empty gas tank on Bert Warren’s Pendleton ranch. The blast hurled him several feet. Rope narrowly avoided injury. Warren rushed Jackson to Pendleton. no inquest will be held. Jackson, 35, had recently moved to Pendleton for mechanical work and was well known among local farmers. Funeral arrangements pending family response.
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Frank Jackson
Bert Warren
Pendleton
Jackson
Romy
Kops
Mr. Warren
Sa California
Warren
California
Hervem
Umatilla County
Pablo
Conventions May Decide Soldier Bonus Bill Outcome
Washington May 21 congressional leaders say the fate of the soldier bonus bill hinges on national conventions. Indications show the House may pass the bill Saturday or Monday and the Senate is not expected to act before conventions.
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Porter
Washington
Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Senate
Wilson
Esch Cummins Law To Speed Freight Rolling Stock
The Interstate Commerce Commission moves quickly to fund 125 million dollars of the 260 million revolving fund under the Esch Cummins act to buy rolling stock. The goal is to relieve car shortages and reroute freight for faster delivery of coal and grain nationwide.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
United Prew
Washington
Interstate
Merce Commission
Commission
Execu Uven
Beak. Cummins
Persia appeals for protection from Reds from Bolshevik aggression
London May 21 Persia appeals to the League of Nations for protection against Bolshevik aggression. The appeal was made through the Persian foreign minister in Paris after Bolshevik forces landed along the Caspian coast.
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Associated Prece
London
Persia
League of Nations
Perafanm Oll
Paric
Eighteen Special Shriner Trains To Pass Pendleton
Eighteen special trains carrying Shriners to Portland will pass Pendleton June 19 and 20 at about two-hour intervals starting midnight June 19. Trains from diverse cities including Duivenport Iowa Omaha Cleveland and Fort Worth Texas will arrive with stops in Oregon. H. W. Hicks, OWRN passenger agent, arranged luncheon details for Shrineeport La. delegation and met local officials for arrangements.
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Portland
Pendleton
H. W. Hicks
Howe
Shrieveport. la
Shriner
Oregon
Mountington
Hicks
Consfort
Duivenport
Iowa
Omaha
Cleveland
Ona
Dattes
Texas
Darton
Shrieveport
Fort Worth
Texaca
Louie
Leavesworth
Rus
Thee Melnes
Pittsburg
Kanes
Fl Paso
Denver
Raine
Motiphia
Witchita Falls
Kan
Hartings
Net
Liberty bonds rebound on New York market
In New York on May 1, liberty bonds recovered from recent lows as trading began. The first measures showed substantial gains for holders, restoring some value after a period of decline.
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Liberty Bonds
New York
Associated
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