City Budget Seeks Legal Increase for 1920 Levy
City council adopted a budget of 73 004.01 with a half mill tax increase to 11 mills on assessed valuation 96 2645.404 to fund general revenue and street work for 1920. The estimate projects total expenditures at 75 004.01 and expected revenue of 74 953.10 after fines licenses and notices.
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Covneil
Liwe
Will Neel
Thornon Fite Gerald
Recorder
Polite Jude
Salarion
Verona
City Recorder
Fire Department
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TaHeul Servicem
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T.ahaha
Accident Incuranta Oo Eee
Berlin crisis upstage peace talks as Pan Germans rally
London filed report says pan German elements rally around Flin denknee to embarrass the republican government. Officials in London and Paris widen attention as the peace conference lowers its pace and prepares precautionary measures against possible demonstrations.
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Berlin
Elemente P
Flindenknee
Oireleos
Tandon
Paris
Kale and Cash Tangle Ends in Divorce in Frisco
In San Francisco on November 9 a woman complains she has "too much kale" but hardly any cash as she speaks of money troubles in her marriage. The divorce was granted despite the odd financial grievance and a reference to a Lyndlike p oo statement.
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Kale
Pendleton Moves to Sidewalk Work on Modified Plan
Pendleton approves a limited sidewalk project along Matlock Street at the city south end with a shifted scope and adjusted materials. City Engineer F K Haya presented cromewale specs rejected by contractor. street committee and council upheld the decision to have the selected contractor proceed with the specified compact paving and framing, while new franchise amendments and town tasks including animal pound operations and tax levy fixes are documented.
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Uyhark
Matlock Street
F KH. Haya
Goun- CH
Athlon
Ite
A. Bliek
Windensth Company
Statin Committee
Salew
Jefferson
Martin
Crandvinn
New Men Now Own Auto Repair Shop
Peterson and Kennedy announced Jodas Hiepertin will operate the auto repair shop at Fot Went Alla, focusing on forage and general repair, auto and machine work. Hiepertin previously worked with EE. tL. Smith as a caterpillar exchange expert. the shop was taken over by Sturgis & Storke. Kennedy studied electricity in Portland and has three years Pendleton experience.
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Peterson
Chester Kennedy
Jodas Hiepertin
Fot
Moan
Peer
Petorain
Tl. Smith
Eaxgeert
Sturgis & Storke
Miller @ Me
Pendleton
Kennedy
Portland
All Oregon Counties Affected by Tax Assessment Cut
Counties across Oregon face lower assessed values as the state tax commission reduces the ratio of real to assessed value. Assayers warn this will lower property tax revenues and pressure local governments, with Salem advisers seeking higher assessments. The statewide move aims to adjust property valuations county by county, driven by official actions and public pressure.
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Oregon
Oreton
Lpimmina
Wey
Etutnion
Puibdie Reorvice
Cmatitta Emurtey
Oneh
Owery
Lincoln
New Industrial Inquiry Commission Invited by President
President Wilson asks 17 men to form an industrial inquiry commission to meet in Washington by December. The named members include Secretary Wilson, ex-Attorney General Gregory, George W. Wichersham, Henry Robinson, Frank Voillet, and others from government and academia. The move aims to guide industry with fair justice, improved labor work, and responsible employer and public conduct.
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Washington
Wilwen
Gerier Gregory
George Wwichershuin
Cikeee Buoces
Henry Rolinson
Profemar Frank Voueetm
Samuel Mottall
Herbert Hooror
Stortin Gigan
Henry Aluart
Pe Wilian Thompson
Ohto
Heol Mooher
George T. Blade
Julie Hoprewale
D. Young
Walters
Stagley King
Waahinanor
Wilson
California Superdreadnaught Afloat At Mare Island
Mare Island November 2. The superdreadnaught California launched today. Strong propulsion and steering kept the vessel from sinking into mud. Deck crews worked to secure nearby pilings as the battleship sat in the harbor, confirming it may deter docking mishaps.
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California
Mare Island
Ameorion
Birth of Jaye Bimontere Daughter at Sark Home
Mr and Mrs I. C. Bimontere announce the birth of their daughter Jaye at the home of Mrs I. B. Sark.
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1. C. Bimontere
Uitle
Jay
Mra
1. B. Sark
Editing Pioneer Col Parker Visits Pendleton
Col Frank J. Parker, longtime owner of the Walla Walla Statewamnan, visits Pendleton for a short stay with old friends. He now resides in Hobeyville, California, and recounts past ventures and a remarkable opal owned in his youth.
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Frank J. Parker
Walla Walla
Pendleton
Snug Bua Wit
Hobeyville
Calif
Hook
Parker
Huftute tMorg
Col Parker
Gilbert FF
Pirker
Fortier
Walle
Rights of Way Obtained for Road Expansion
County survey notes reveal rights of way secured for a road project linking Athan to Weston and extending one mile beyond Weston. The process involved compensation to three landowners and necessitated farm access adjustments. Local farmers faced partial land take and temporary narrow openings to maintain farm operations while officials pursued highway improvements.
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Athan
Wieton
Wiet
Corns
Wiloners
Mareh
An. Cera
Cwnera
Vertertias
Settienent Wirimatty
Highwiy
Scottinge
le Wighway
Coal operators make first increase offer
Washington reports coal operators proposing a 5 cent per ton wage increase for miners, amid a strike that leaves about 40,000 workers still idle. The Chicago dispatch notes new railroad cost-cutting moves as lines face service reductions and shortages.
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Washington
Aes
Peace Treaty Takes Effect After Congress Adjourns
Paris November 29 The peace treaty will become effective December 1 as the Supreme Council indicated it has accepted the treaty. Ratifications will be exchanged in time for the pact to take effect then.
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Paris
Nethin
Supreme Chancellor Wivis Visits Local Lodges Next Month
Supreme Chancellor Wivis of the Knights of Pythias plans visits to multiple lodges in Washington and nearby counties next month. The tour aims to meet district and grand lodge officers, with Pendleton and The Dalles area towns listed as hosts.
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Knights OF Pythias
Awiware Hemmiston
Molin
Adware Atari
Weston, Multon
Pendleton
Tampering With Witnesses Leads to $1000 Fine in Court
District Judge Redick found Editor Victor Howewater and Tee Publishing guilty of contempt of court and publishing alleged crime material. The case involves alleged police crime coverup and grand jury involvement in Omatia on November 2.
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Omatia
Victor Howewater
Tee Publishing
Egokop
Redick
Ae & Pest
Wis
Cnattowens
City Hall Child Clinic Sets Saturday Session
Fourteen children tested at the city hall clinic scored above 90 on the general test. Defects noted included decayed teeth and weight issues while mental test results were strong. The event, run by the local Parent-Teacher Association, runs 1 pm to 2 pm and 2 pm to 7 pm with specific tester blocks for children by initials. Mothers are asked to bring a blanket and pre-register by calling Florence Smiley at 460.
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City Hall
Rewalta
Childress
Parent-Teacher ‘Association
Min Florence TE Smiley
Phana
Advertising firm offers artists course in commercial art
The Meyer Booth Company of Chicago advertises a correspondence course in commercial art through the Beat Oregonian. The firm promises individualized attention, a strong faculty, and placement opportunities with major advertisers. Applications are handled at the East office for interested applicants.
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Meyer Both Company
Chicago
Beat Oregonian
Meyer Both
Tec
Eureli- Kent
Taublon
Porson
Thie
Tifertition Binike
Ryte
East Vege Dinh
Wilvertining Department
32 Drivers Flouted Light Rule Last Night
Police report 32 drivers violated traffic light rules last night. Officers warned violators and prepared court actions for those summoned, noting implementation of light rules at intersections and upcoming hearings.
Treaty Fight Delays Peace Pact Return to Congress
Washington November 10 1919 President Wilson expected to submit the heated peace treaty to the next session of Congress in December after Senate defeats. Lodge reservations fail and a compromise on mild reservations may be offered while the war end declaration remains a point of contention. Reconstruction measures framed by the GOP era are stalled until the treaty is settled and domestic legislation awaits the outcome.
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Wilson
Congress
Senate
Hitchcock
House
Republican Congress
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Treasment Wilson
White Howe
Sporvtary
Wien
Ikwie
Wie
Chao
Boltheviem
Germany
Seelen
Consreen
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