Tax Rate Fixes Budgets for Umatilla County of 1920
County commissioners report a tentative budget, seeking relief from low assessed value ratios. Valuation projections and utility assessments loom large as they plan to meet a 13 mill tax rate while past five year averages sit near 7.5 mills. Budget increases in many departments reflect staffing and service needs, with elections and road funding driving adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Willon
Willie
Rollis
H. Morah
HB. BE. Anderson
G. TL. Dunlling
County Armee
C .F. Strain
Salem
Amatifia
Marsh
Gascanor
Oregon Commercial Secretaries Meet in Pendleton in May
Salem Nov 18 The Oregon Association of Commercial Secretaries decided to hold its next semiannual convention in Pendleton next May. The invitation was extended through C. Bye On, secretary of the Pendleton Commercial Association.
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Oregon
Pendleton
Salem
Pendleton Coommercial Association
Compromise Hoped On Treaty Before Thursday
Washington reports indicate Senator Hitchcock is not ready to weave on compromise with Senator Lodge over reservations. Leaders expect ratification vote on the Lodge reservations, hoping to finish before adjournment, while talks continue on a milder preamble and Article 14 reservation amid Republican splits.
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Washington
Senator Hitcheeck
Lodsee
Senate
Hitehcock
Flitehcock
Julen
Senate Clonkraoine
Roon
Wilkens
Ape Wali
Hitchcock
PPO
Lee
Rate censorship bill vetoed by president
Washington report that President vetoed a censorship bill restoring wartime power to rate interstate railroads and placing revisions in rail control. The bill would have forced the railroad administration to appear before the Commerce Commission for rate fixes before federal control began. Chicago dispatch notes railroads have coal to operate 5 to 80 days, according to Director General Hiller.
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Washington
Witean Boday
Mali
Provident
Chicago
Railroals
Gentral Hiller
Tierrieal
Charles Jones Dies From Refrigerator Burner Heat
Charles Jones was found dead in a closed refrigerator car containing apples shipped from Hood River. An apparent self harm using a burner caused the death, with inspectors noting insufficient air in the tightly closed car. A September letter to Chand Mond is the only lead, and coroner’s staff await further information.
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Charlen Jones
Win
Hood River
Tieth
Lela
Jones
Ben
Mills Berle M
Chand Mond
Wee
Chiapel Mand
Mies
Impromptu Posse Chases Auto Thief Across Four Miles
An improvised posse of seven plus Elkins and BO Raymond pursued an auto thief for four miles across Fateh roads and stubblefields. They captured Martin, Dale, Young, and a third accomplice after a lengthy pursuit ending in a county jail. The gang allegedly involved had stolen a car, battery, and other items from local businesses. The report details the chase, arrests, and subsequent confiscations.
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Fateh Roads
Stubblefields
7, & Elkins
BO Raymond
Murthy
Yesterdas
Elkins
Palo
Poli Chie
Moberta
Martin Fuel Toon
Young
Dale
Moberts
Custode
Martin Wen
Martin
Bikkinia
Weadielan
Simmein Arte Company
Telineen
Tentne
Salthekertty
Crawery
Wyrick
Heavyweight Title Holders Coming Here
Marit Pieeting heavyweight title clash set for next Tuesday at the Green Theatre. Mike Howard of La Granite, 202 pounds, faces the former European champion in a two of three falls bout under Loyd Treland. A $1,000 prize awaits the man who pins Mestina. A $25,000 contingency is posted by Empire Trade to back a heavyweight challenger.
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Marit Pieeting
Pobrite Ani
Mike Howard
la Granite
Eurorne
Tursiay
Greeon Theatre
Loyd Treland
Howard
Jit Marsh
Vientine
Tlestina
Empire
Trat Comneon
New York
Bo McPadisen
Phwatcalualtepe Msuorvine
Hock
Plestina
Ucuddeck
Biraughat Lowis
Mexicans Attack Prompted Ground Battle at Calexico
In Calexico on November 18 a Cahoon resident was shot by Mexican attackers along the Homelt Batintas road. Authorities reported no arrests yet and tensions rise as police fear further clashes near the border. Local residents urge restraint while officials investigate the incident.
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Calexico
Cal
Homlet Batintas
Asae
Eure
Cme
Knywe
Pendleton High Rally Prepares for Baker Game Victory
A Pendleton High pep meeting swayed students to rally behind Baker with the chant Eat Baker. Leader John Sivwwwn and others plan a large sendoff for the team after Friday’s game, as Pendleton eyes a likely lineup like the La Grande contest. The squad is practicing intensely to clinch a final season victory.
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Pendieten High School
John
Yell
Leader
Baker
Pendleton High School Debater Tryout Set for December 18
Pendleton high school scheduled its debate tryout to select representatives for the Disteris district. The event, announced this morning, will determine who will present the school in the upcoming district competition. Leaders named include Huw Toyera as president and Alberta Mc Bowl as secretary treasurer. Various student clubs met, including the HiCheetrae reorganized, the Debate Club, and the Glee Club continuing rehearsals as readings and stage work proceed for next week.
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Pendleton High School
Hehl
Rbinion
Huw Toyera
Alberta McBowl
Accretuny
Cew Mae
Hoge Glee Club
Surveys for Cold Spring to Pendleton Highway Began
A long fragment reports surveys for a Cold Spring to Pendleton road, detailing work by engineers from the county and a political context. It notes potential routes via Cold Spring Creek or Pine Bowite, with state and local officials planning winter labor and a future office party.
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Cold Spring
Pendleton
Caretel Oan
Miiton
Iid
Governor Urges Aid to Root Out Treason in Oregon
Nov 14 In Oregon Governor Oliver Lewed appeals to all citizens to aid in rooting out treason and evils described as enemies of the state after the Centralia tragedy, calling it a declaration of war by “reds.” Nov 18 Washington reports over 40,000 miners still striking as wage talks stall. power shortages threaten plants. Kansas City plants face closure without coal. joint miners and operators talks postponed to today.
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Lem
Olcott Yenny
Oregon
Centralia
Washington
Ciperatoria
Joint Scale Committee of
Operatorsa
Tay
Armistice Day shootings tied to Haney case foul play ruled out
Inquest into deputy John Haney's death at Centralia sets out that his fatal wound likely came from friendly fire during the hunt for radicals. Prosecutor says four additional suspects will be charged with murder in the Armistice Day shootings as tensions rise in nearby timber country with ongoing expeditions and reports of clashes.
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Centralia
Sov
John Haney
Alien
Rede
Haney
Tenino Posse
Hants
Posse
Wash
Linnd Doesart
Hannaford
Charles Sticklin
John Hanes
Stieki i
Teachin Eins
Go Raghd
Tiep
Stiekiia
Obiabiorna Surfers. ORL AMG A VUE
The sheet shows widespread closures as schools and many industries halt operations amid energy strain. Authorities report exhaustion of resources and mandatory shutdowns affecting daily life and commerce.
Sixteen Names Listed for New Pendleton Apartments
Sixteen names are on the lists for Pendleton's proposed new apartment house today. This is one more than half the number which will insure every apartment being taken and an increase of five over a previous figure. Local stores report many traveling salesmen seek homes here, with several planning headquarters once suitable living quarters exist.
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Pendleton
Severa
Thirty Pendleton Men Join Gymnasium Class
Thirty Pendleton men have joined the men’s gymnasium class with its first meeting at the high school gym Thursday night. The class aims at exercise and enjoyment, not primarily to form teams. Attire is white track suit, long gym trousers optional. street clothing ban and no foul shots allowed.
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Pendleton
Cash Wood
Committee
Incharge
Will Check Violators Of Vehicle Light Law
Traffic Officer William Lyday warned of a close check on the provisions for vehicle lighting. Drivers of autos and motorcycles found violating the law will be brought into court. Vehicles must display two white front lights and a red rear lamp between sunset and one hour after.
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Wiliam Lyday
Auton
Lyday
Atate
Cate Balen
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