Wilson backing American commissioners in peace talks
President Wilson and Secretary of State plan to back American representatives as Mexico delays, warning they will withdraw if dilatory tactics persist. Officials expect immediate arrangements to protect American rights, property, and border patrol. If peace talks fail, new steps will be considered. The commission reconvened in Atlantic City after a weekend adjournment.
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Washington
United Prem
America
United States
Wilson
Tanning
Wilsson
Mexico
Athantic City
Germany skeptical over peace rumors
Berlin reports say the German public doubts Wilson plans for peace as rumors spread from Switzerland and London. The government and army deny involvement in any peace initiative, focusing instead on wartime victory. sentiment toward President Wilson and Chancellor von Hertling may shift upon his return.
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Nether
Carl Ackerman
Berlin
Ragarda
Mystic Alexander Delights Large Crowds At Local Theater
Mystic Alexander enthralls Pendleton audience with telepathy feats and legerdemain. He reads minds in the crowd and transmits thoughts, astonishing many as he performs close up sleight of hand. He appears tonight and tomorrow night at the theater.
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Alexander the Myrtle
Pendleton
Thealdes
Alexander
Wheat prices rise in Chicago market
Wheat advanced four cents in Chicago amid shifting prices. Open high low and close data shown with May futures at about 1.77 and 1.49 in a range affecting Portland and Liverpool quotations. Northern and Manitoba wheats traded with No 1 and No 2 northern grades noted on exchange lid.
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Chicago
East Oregonian
Organizations Seek Hearing on Rail Telecommunication Control
A congressional joint committee pledges a full hearing into transportation problems and government ownership of railroads telegraphs express companies and more. It will cover government control regulation and feasibility of ownership with railroad presidents and business groups requesting hearings while labor and capitalist groups prepare to oppose transfers of control.
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Joint Congressional Committee
Washington
Expres Companiea
Orean
Newlands
Cowan
Bet Ula
Windom
Weap
Masi
Howe
Brotherhoods
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
Seattle
Memphis
Mate Pail
Los Angeles precinct 68 votes invalidated
In Los Angeles on Nov 10 supervisors void 272 votes from precinct 68 for miscount overages while 270 were registered. They order cancellation of the precinct and proceed with the official county tally. Roughly three votes unexplained. Countywide count resumes after ruling.
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Lass Angeles
Low Angeles
Lan Angeles
Acquittals in Alaska coal and land case
Chicago Nov 20 A C From traction magnate Burt Wing attorney and Oliver Rourke former mayor of Minile Laland Minola were acquitted of bribing a jury in the Alaska coal and land case Archibald T FitzGerald testified that Frost paid him to bribe Tourke a jury member in the Frost defrauding the government case Jury acquitted Frost Reveals discrepancies in FitzGerald testimony during cross examination
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Chicago
A. C From
Burt Wing
Oliver Rourke
Minle Laland
Minola
Archibald T. FitzGerald
Frost
Tourke
Pitefierald
Meacham Girl Reward For Bravery In Night Rescue
Meacham’s Mine Cackeyret received a gold diamond jewelry la Valliere and churn from M J Buckley superintendent of the O W R L & N Co in thanks for spotting a blazing bridge fire and rousing others to quickly extinguish it protecting a fast mail train and preventing major damage.
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East Oregonian
Meacham
Miltan Jonny Casey
LaValliere
M. J. Buckley
Coula
Pythian Lodge Hosts Oregon Officers Visit
Harry G. Wortman grand chancellor of Oregon and Walter G. Gleeson grand keeper of records and seal will make an official visit to Damon lodge No. 4 Knights of Pythias this evening. Afterward they will tour all county lodges.
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Pythian Lodge
Harry G. Wortman
Oregon
Walter G. Gleeson
Records and Seal
Damon Lodge No. 4
Knights of Pythias
Exploring Would Vary Life On Border Consequences Near Nogales
Nogales dispatch from Richard Devine describes a U S infantry unit on the Mexican border facing delayed homeward relief. The Second Oregon prepares to entrain north, with Thanksgiving hopes and quarantine procedures for government property. The Alabamy troops join mobilization in Montgomery and a mock battle on the Santa Cruz river tests fire control and entanglements as the regiment seeks rest and relief after four months on border duties.
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Richard Devine
Ind
Nogales
Oregon
North
Holaw
Hoys
Idaho
Alutamy
Gnd
Santa Crug
King Trences
Alabama
Bryan Opens Nation Day Campaign In Chicago
Chicago November 20 W J Bryan opened his four year bid to make America dry predicting a constitutional amendment on prohibition this winter He said both major parties should adopt Prohibition planks and noted New York votes helped end the belief an election was impossible with out New York The country now feels free to legislate as it pleases
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Chicago
W. J. Bryan
Federation
America
Bryan
New York
Lincoln School Pupils Visit County Library
Nine to ten each morning this week Lincoln school pupils tour the County Library to learn shelf arrangement and juvenile catalog use. Miss Stith leads, with student teachers and principals guiding seventh to fourth grades across days, building library familiarity for future composition work.
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Lincoln School
County Library
Mike
Miss Rowanroin
Mise O'Connell
Sre
Idlemas
Mia Andenon
Thuradas
Frifar
Ruth Law Sets Biplane Flight Record From Chicago to New York
Airwoman Ruth Law completed a Chicago to New York flight with two stops, suffering from cold and nearly empty fuel. She said she could fly nonstop if given a machine with sufficient gasoline and planned to ask Curtis for a newer power battle plane for another attempt.
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New York
Ruth Law
Chicago
Curtis
Charles A Murphy Appointed Warden of State Penitentiary
A dispatch reports Charles A Murphy named warden of the state penitentiary. International war notices cover Allied orders to move German, Austrian, Bulgarian and Turkish envoys. Balkan front reviews note Monastir evacuation prepared in days. Serbian statement details pursuit of Bulgarians retreating from Monastir and celebrates the recapture of Monastir in Serbian Macedonia.
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Keerlin
Sayville
Mon
London
Monastir
Serbian Macedonia
Ruth Law finishes crosscountry flight to Governor Island
Ruth Law arrived at Governor Island after a Chicago to New York flight in eight hours and fifty nine minutes. She equalled the American record, skimming low to clear the Hudson hills and making two stops en route despite dense fog. Major General Wood Henry Woodhouse and Augustus Post aided her upon landing.
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New York
Ruth Law
Governor Island
Chicago
General Wood
Henry Woodhouse
Augustus Post
Hudson Hills
Delaware
Susquehanna
Binghampton
Governor's Island
Annual Woolgrowers Meeting Postponed One Week
The Oregon Woolgrowers Association annual convention in Heppner has been delayed to December 15 to avoid Portland livestock show conflict. Directors including J. N. Burges cite two key topics: proposed grazing fee increases for government sheep reserves and keeping trails open through reserves.
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Oregon Woolgrowers’ Association
Heppner
J. N. Bur- Sees
Portland
Burges
Trevino Returns to Chihuahua City after Campaign Against Villa
Reports from Paso describe General Trevino, Mexican de facto commander, returning to Chihuahua City after moving his forces against Villa. A Juarez train with 706 frightened natives arrived, with men pressed into service and rumors of American victims and captives spreading amid a look for four Americans last seen in Parral.
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Dr. Fisher
Parral
Alvarado Mining
Alvaro Minine
Opnat
Aately
Regina Trench Storming Described by Canadian Infantry Sergeant
A Canadian Infantry sergeant recounts the Regina trench assault during the Somme period on Nov 20. He describes mud, shellfire, and night fighting as troops cleared trenches, captured prisoners, and disabled German machines amid a midnights bombardment and rising tension.
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Regina
Regia
Brosches
Mranke
Unidentified Weather For Work Across Regions
Weather forecast from Washington DC on November 20 predicts general rains over the Pacific Coast and Northern California with cooler spells. Southern California may see rain midweek with mild temperatures in the Rocky Mountain and Plateau areas. Local fair weather likely by Wednesday or Thursday with rising temperatures thereafter.
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Washington, D.C
Pacific Coast
Pacific States
California
Rocky Mountain
Murphy Named Warden of Oregon Penitentiary
Captain Charles A. Murphy chief engineer at Eastern Oregon State Hospital was appointed warden of the Oregon penitentiary in Salem succeeding Minto. He accepts and will leave Pendleton at once, while Pendleton remains his home. Murphy is praised for leadership and prior service in the Oregon National Guard and Spanish war era.
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Charles A. Murphy
Eastern Oregon State Hospital
Salem
State Hospital
McNary
Murphy
East Oregonan
Pendleton
Oregon Penitentiairy
Minto
State Board of Control
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Kay
Olcott
Board of Control
Frank Meredith
North Yakima
Washington
State Fair Board
Oregon
Harry Dupuis Dies After Long Illness
Death comes to Pendleton man Harry Dupuis after long illness at St Anthony’s Hospital. Born in Pendleton about a year ago, he returned from Montana two months ago where he contracted pneumonia. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Joseph A Dupuis and five brothers and two sisters. Funeral at 3 p m Wednesday at the Catholic church.
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Pendleton
Anthony
Pendletom
Montana
Deeused
Pesdngton
Joseph A. Dw- Pyle
Th City
Cutford
Portland
Edward
Troutdale
James G
Albert
St Ignatious
Rodney
Charles Ewens
Adame
Mastrette
Walla Walla
Tug Rambler Blast Kills Six Men on New York River
New York Nov 6 The Rambler tug boiler exploded in the river near Fam rive Wer injuring several. Six men were killed and one severely injured as a result of the blast.
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New York
Portland Boy Killed by Train Near Redding
Historic dispatch reports Tae Horton, a Portland youth, fatally struck by a train near Redding while en route to Marine training. The accident occurred during November, Horton had enlisted in a military program and was traveling to training stations when killed.
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Redding
Tae Horton
Horton
Pent
Mare Tetasut
Yan WM Carniony
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