President to Urge Business Prep for Postwar Trade
President Wilson will ask Congress on December 6 to mobilize American business for unprecedented postwar trade conditions. He plans to urge capital and labor for greater cooperation and confidence, push for legislation to expand transportation and reduce strikes, and seek actions on conservation, corrupt practices, federal aid for vocational education, and stronger federal power against illicit activity. He also favors continuing the national defense program including naval additions.
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Robert Bender
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Elias
Wilaon Nas
Federal
Lawa
Agerta
Flo
Rumored Falkenhayn Recalled From Transylvania Command
A Bucharest wireless dispatch reports rumors that Falkenhayn has been recalled from command of Transylvanian operations. Wackenmen may replace him and German sources allegedly propose General Ladendorf to Mae honeet's plan.
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Falkenhayn
Bucharest
Palkenhayn
Wackenmen
Ladendorf
Maehoneet
Portland bids 40 cents under Chicago market
Chicago market prices show Portland bidding 40 cents below Chicago levels. The report notes shifts in bids across wheat contracts with several price points and regional variations cited for futures and spot values in North American markets.
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Portland
Chicago
California Count Unchanged So Far At Official Totals
Sacramento reports presidential total of forty eight counties checked shows no variance from county figures. Ten counties missing including Los Angeles San Francisco and Alameda keep final tally uncertain this week. San Francisco reports Wilson's minimum county plurality of fourteen thousand seven hundred forty four with Republican elector high and low totals listed.
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Sacramento
Moretary of State
Los Angele
San Francisco
Alameda
Wilson
Franvines County
Election Commission
San Francis County
Senate leaders will contest seats in Indiana and West Virginia
Senate leaders Kern of Indiana and Thegart and Chilton of West Virginia indicate they will fight for their states. Election returns show Harry S. New, James E. Watson elected in Indiana and How ard Sutherland in West Virginia, but the current Democratic holders may contest the seats.
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Senaor
John W. Kern
Indiana
Washington
Thomas JH. Thegart
Indi- Aid
Willan BE. Chilton
West Virginia
Congress
Harry
New
James E. Watson
Hownd Sutherland
Senate
Rescue of All Aboard SBIR Steamer at Goodwin Sands
Nov 21 Deal England lifeboats from Deal and Walmer rescued all passengers and crew of the American steamer Sirbiria after it ran aground at Goodwin Sands. Sirbiria’s crew and passengers reached safety though several lifeboats capsized and rescuers faced heavy seas and a deep embedding.
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Deal
England
Waliner
Sirbiria
Goodwin
Ship Ashore Off Georgia Seaboard Patchy Report
A damaged dispatch notes a ship ashore off Georgia with limited details. The Mallory Miner from New York to Galveston sent the report, observed in a November exchange. The fragment provides no crew or casualty information.
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Wasitington
Wirties Diapetche
Mallory
New York
Galveston
Pendleton Banks Show Prosperity in 1919
Pendleton and Umatilla county banks report unprecedented prosperity with deposits exceeding 5.6 million dollars as of November 17. The First National deposits near 8.6 million, American National deposits at 2.66 million, with total resources at approximately 3.42 million for the period.
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Pendleton
Umatilla
Fiat National Bank
First National
Flendiso
Esteloratt
American National Bank
Thanksgiving costs inch up for Pendleton diners
Pendleton's Thanksgiving meal will cost more this year due to higher food prices though the rise is modest. Turkey prices remain close to last year with No 1 birds at about 32 cents per pound and No 2 bids around the same range. Cranberries, mince pies, and raisins show gains, while merchants protected customers with early buying.
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Pendleton
Portland
Tepornd
Seattle
National Banks Must Report Conditions
The Comptroller of the Currency has issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business on November seventeenth. The notice, issued from Washington, requires banks to report financial status and assets by that date.
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Comproller
Guarrency Leurs
Washington
Delinquent Taxes Drop In City Report
Deputy Sheriff A C Funk reports total taxes due by October 5 show delinquent amount at 23099 51 dollars a reduction from about 34000 a year earlier. For 1915 tax roll total 679720 26 was due with 49245 collected after abatements. Delinquent on January 1 1916 stood at 4524 ane with penalties totaling 404 for this amount 22255 01 collected leaving 1330 delinquent. In addition to 92099 59 delinquent from the prior year.
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A.C. Funk
Deutschland Again Starts For her Home Deutschland Again Starts For her Home
Deutschland sets sail for home at two thirty five as two tugs escort the vessel out of harbor. The convoy clears the harbor, passes Wicht and Wright Islands, and aims for the open Atlantic under twilight to evade the blockade.
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Deutschland
New Lommin
Wricht
Mishers Islands
Albert
F. A. Beckwith
Abe
Atlantic
Aleet
Alommslde
Rerkwith
Suit Filed Over Note and Claims Against Pacific Coast Elevator
Ira W. Durrill brings suit against W. J. Robbins for judgment on a note of 26.65 and a woreigned note for 46.12 from Pacific Coast Elevator Co with an unaaigned claim for 240.1 percent. Haley and Maley represent the plaintiff.
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Ira W. Durrill
W. J. Robbins
Norte
Pacific Coast Elevator Co
Haley & Maley
Chamberlain In Hospital Amid Fog Disruptions
W. G. Chamberlain, recent Democratic candidate for clerk, has been ill in the hospital for several days. A cold fog blanketed Pendleton yesterday afternoon and lingered, reducing visibility and making driving hazardous as the day wore on.
Woman with dangerous glare described in lurid terms
A fragment describes a woman who can see with an effect that stirs fear, noting she is more dangerous than her quarrelsome sister. The piece hints at peril tied to their traits, without clear names or locations.
Cold Storage Men Hit By New Bill
Chicago November 1 Congress member Rabath and U S District Attorney Clina discuss a federal bill to curb rising food prices by regulating cold storage and limiting storage lengths. Subpoenas issued to 200 cold storage owners as federal grand jury probes high prices and possible speculation.
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Chicago
Rabath
United States
Clina
Sabath
Satwih
Federal Grand Jury
Clyne
Witwike
British Barrage Wins as Teutons Storm Entrenched Hills
Nov 21 report states Alan Hawley, head of the Aeroclub of America, hails Ruth Law’s Chicago to New York flight as proof aviation will aid national defense. He criticizes U S arms. He argues for two thousand aeroplanes, twelve airships, and 125 observation balloons. He urges air surveillance networks and aerial bases across coast districts to defend the United States.
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New York
Alan Hawley
Aeroclub of America
Ruth Law
Chicago
Army
Navy
Eyl States
Lord Balfour
Fritish Admiralty
Evelind
United States
Calwtrom
United States Army
Luncheon in Honor of Newly Named Warden Murphy
Commercial Club and local friends plan a noontime luncheon at Hotel Pendleton to honor Captain C. A. Murphy newly appointed warden of the Pendleton penitentiary. About 30 of 40 invited attendees are expected as appreciation for his Pendleton service. Mr and Mrs Murphy will leave for Salem Thursday by auto.
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A. Murphy
Pendleton
Commercial Club
Murphy
Captain Murphy
Mrs. Murphy
Salem
Britain Sets Aside Millions for Wheat
Nov 5 1 The Canadian government has placed thirty million dollars in chartered banks to purchase grain for Britain. The arrangement signals Ottawa assisting Britain with needed wheat amid wartime shortages and stabilizes grain shipments through financial channels.
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Britain
Fat soldier of France dwarfs Joffre in report
Paris dispatch says General Berthelot now commands Roumanian arms unit and weighs about 80 pounds more than Joffre, who appears diminutive by comparison, in a wartime humorous assessment of leaders.
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Paris
Berthelot
Roumanin
France
Joffre
Vansygle Farmers Halt Seeding Because of Cold Weather
The Vansygle farming community halts seeding due to cold weather. Grain shipments continue weekly to the station while farmers haul grain on the ground and prepare for winter work. Several locals travel for work or to fetch supplies as temperatures drop and a general fair is forecast.
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Vansygle
Vaneyele
Seeling
Vaneyeir
Night Patrol of Germans in Grande court actions
London reports British raids on Grande Court and Roulincourt trenches with heavy German shelling to the southwest. Britain advances about 3500 yards, taking 619 prisoners while consolidating most objectives though a short stretch near Pys Whouls remained contested.
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London
Itte
Grandecourt
Roulincourt
Prex
War Office
Pys
Butte Mines Closed by Cold Sparked Smelter Shutdown
Extreme cold halts ore handling at Anaconda Copper mines in Butte. Washoe and Great Falls smelters cannot process frozen ore. More than 10,000 workers affected. Copper price above 26 cents a pound as demand stays strong amid shortages in Montana.
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Helena
Mont
Bio
Butte
Washoe
Great Pally
Montana
Hughes Still Waits and Watches Count Near Victory
In New York on November, reports from officials deny that Hughes prepared any congratulatory telegram. The situation remains unchanged as the official count proceeds. No statements on a possible telegram or further actions have been issued, leaving Hughes’ status uncertain.
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Hughes
New York
Willow
Witein
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