Seven Umatilla County Men Return From Lost Battalion
Seven Umatilla county men who served in the 20th Infantry, part of the Lost Battalion, were discharged at Camp Lawry and arrived home. Returning are Alfred F. Krause, Willard Hanna, George K. Weich, Grover Minthorn, Harry Allen, Feite Preding, and Thomas Jagram, with others noted as arriving via trains. one man recalls the 20 days of intense fighting amid surrounding hostile fire.
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Umatilla County
Whittlesley
Camp Lawra Yenterday
Witird Hanna
Wrécewater
Alfred FB. Kranee
Nolin
Bat
Charis Hutesi
Pendleton
Harry Allen
Freewater
Henry J. Anesett
Helfwey
Willard Manna
Alfred F Kraus
Northern Pacific
Fay Pomce
Ceara Welch
Milton le
Camp Lowle
Lot
Whittietoy
Alfred Kratine
Notin
Allies denounce Germany over wartime conduct in Paris reply
Paris May 22 Allies reject German contentions on economic conditions, saying German economic communication is exaggerated. They argue Germany bears responsibility for the calamity and should make good the losses to the utmost of its capability, noting Germany suffered little territorial devastation compared with others.
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Paris
Germany
Europe
Vietorlunk
Stromboli Volcano Erupts With Smoke Clouds
In May 24 Rome reports a Servu bot volcano eruption near Stromboli in Italy. Authorities say sewer problems worsened and debris fell into the sea as rescue parties head toward Mindina to assess damage and aid.
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Rome
Nepoeris
Howe
Iat
Fran Mindina
Mrs Charles Castner to Speak Here Monday
Mrs Charles Castner, president of the State Federation of Women’s Clubs, will be the lone out of town speaker at a $5,000,000 bond campaign meeting in the library auditorium Monday evening. The event caps a state tour with Mrs W D McNery named to a state wide committee and local clubs coordinating entertainment. Funeral services for Mrs Nancy A Davey aged 81 were held at Brown chapel with Rev J K Retunil officiating. she formerly lived in Baker and is survived by her son Frank J Davey of Wallace Idaho.
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Mra
Charles Castner
Te State Federation of Women's
Rh. W. Ritner
J. W. Talhman
Delphian Club
Civic Club
Pueveral
Dawes
Nancy A. Davey
State Hospital
McNary Proposes Statewide Airplane Landing Fields
Senator McNary outlines requirements for municipal airplane landing fields in Oregon cities. Proposals include adjacent paved access, sizable runways, hangars, and full public expense support for handling, repairs, and personnel. Costs would require state funds beyond the landing site.
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Hir Dream
Oregon
Béenitor C Tf
McNary
Mires
J J. Vaughan
Coe
Plana
Hood
Benator McNary
Rerviers
Year Round School Idea Moves Forward in Pendleton
Pendleton’s superintendent F. J. Austin announces a push toward year round schooling following national trends. He cites low summer enrollments, calls for continuous learning with weekly minor sessions, and suggests vacations aligned with the academic year to maintain student momentum.
Rough Seas Delay Hop-off Mission New Navy Test
Washington May 22 The Navy Department announced a delay in the planned Hop-off from Point... The message mentions rough seas and the term Hop-off affecting the WS ch from Prnta Deel Gala.
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Washington
Navy Department
Plan to enlarge the hotel adding fifty more rooms
A plan proposes enlarging the Tete Pendioten by removing 30 mere Poon, increasing hotel capacity by 50 rooms. W. Marlock outlines a rear expansion plan including a new brick over ground work, kitchen, and sample rooms. Construction aims to be rapid to have the hotel ready by Round-Op time.
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Ancibert
Return of John Hinderman from war service noted
John Hinderman, a former Pen Diewn High School athlete and son of Mme M. la Hinderman of 70 College Street, returned from overseas service in France with a run chin gun company. The informal report records his homeward arrival in New York.
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John Tickerman
John Hinderman
New York
France
Hines Derman
Mme M. la Hinterman
College Street
Hessel and Chambers Operated at St Anthony’s Hospital
A patient from Hernilaton underwent surgery at St Anthony’s Hospital soon after admission. The procedure targeted a spinal issue and was performed by the medical team including Chimbore. Conditions post operation were reported as stable with ongoing recovery.
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Hessel! Chambers
Chimbore of
Hernilaton
St. Anthony's Howpite
Thirty-Two Dead in Cedar Rapids Starch Plant Explosion
Cedar Rapids May 24 Thirty two are now thought dead in a fire that destroyed the three million dollar Douglas Starch plant. Eleven bodies were recovered today and more workers are missing or likely dead. The blast injured scores, many foreigners, as debris and dust filled the drying area. Water mains failed, hampering firefighting as flames swept the plant.
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Cedar Rapid
Tulne
Cedar Rapids
Douglas Company
Railroad Men of County Contribute to Loan
Rail workers in the county pledged a total of 30 550 toward a loan drive. The We the m- Waven of the (.-W. TL & N. Co. sent funds from district HQ in La Grande tulay. An allocation of 10 500 in bonds was issued to Hawke and the company’s employees in the county bought shares. Funds did not pass through Pendleton. bonds were purchased directly via San Francisco. The two hawks are credited with the amount purchased in their district.
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Iistrirt
la Grande Tulay
Hawke
Throwagh Pendleton
San Francisco
Court clears phrases in will and quiet title case
Decision of circuit court settles a will and quiets title to a $620,000 land parcel in Erwin Township. John Milton Swaggart sued George W. Swaggart and others. minor heirs and creditors prompted the suit. The court construed the will to distribute the north west quarter of lot in range east, with questions over rightful heirs settled in the decision.
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Jadee Oo
WL Phelps
Fee Gimple
John Miltop
Eroton
Peterkon
Blehop
Maintiff
Nd & A
New Blydenstein Mill Takes Over West End Chop Mill
The West End Chop Mill will be operated by the Blydenstein Mill through the new owners Pendleton Roller Mill, with J. Blydenstein as secretary. W. Schwarzeabers remains president of the Pendleton firm, and operations will continue at the 50 barrel mill for flour export and feed, with barley milling for farmers. A new frame structure on Wet Mort Street will be erected as soon as feasible.
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West End
Bigdernstein @& Co
Todos
Asnatifia Flour and Grain Co
W. Schwarzeeabers
Pendleton Roller Mille
Ace
CVT
Mort Street
Urontilia Fiour
Tira
East Court Street
Pune
Yitrehitee
Concert Marred by Coin Throwing at City Fete
An evening concert deteriorated as coins were tossed by attendees near the stage. Musicians struggled to perform amid interruptions, with some audience actions provoking a rough scene. Police later cleared the area as organizers canceled further performances.
Germans Seek Alterations To Austrian Pact Terms
United Press reports from H E R L I N on May 22 that Germany opened discussions to alter Pontian pact terms after Allies signaled acceptance of concessions. Berlin deliberations centered on counter proposals while workers push for plenary action aligning the treaty with broader proletarian aims. Paris notes from May 23 describe the four power meeting on reparations and delays in armed disputes with Polish and Ukrainian issues unresolved. Breckdorff-Rantzau and others consulted with German officials as a league of nations committee weighs German proposals noting some may be adopted later.
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Catu DP Groat
United
Pros
Herlin
Cetiny
Goumer
Alles
Scheidemann
Count von Bernesory
Forsign
Mar ¢O
Spa
Forelan
Doles Wotion
Inet
Som
Harvey Morris Saved Steamer By Radio Work
Harvey J Morris of Pendleton describes how he intercepted a distress message from a steamer at sea and guided a rescue by radio. In a letter to Joe Dorsey he details tracing the call, signaling bearings, and aiding the vessel while three radio operators coordinated efforts amid wartime duties in England.
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Harvey Morris
Harvey J. Morris
Pendleton Bay
Air
Mere
J. Morris
Aent
Morre
Joe Dorsey
Thie City
England
China Still Ponders Peace Course Wars
May 2 report from Wellington notes that China will consider peace only with reservations. The statement arises as the delegation contemplates options amid ongoing talks and regional tensions.
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China
Wellingtoh
Earthen
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F. P. Austin
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F. J. Austin
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United States
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Anstin
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Dniversitien
Douglas Starch Co
The
Pioneer
Pietere
Droge
University of Oregon
M. Toa
A. Phimister Proctor
Blydenstein Mill
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Amd
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Tonlehe
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