Vatican Peace Feeler Sought Again by Pope
Diplomatic circles report the pope will launch a new peace feeler aimed at ending war. The initiative targets varying terms from Germany and Austria and may influence an inter allied approach before year end, with the State Department offering no confirmation of new proposals.
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Washington
Antwerp
Lorraine
Alanco
Germany
Trivte
Manan
Inwlatia
Pianig
Allien
Big Liner Sunk Saved 520 Persons
Marseilles dispatch reports a big liner sinking after a collision near Natal. Five hundred twenty people were easily limited to safety, with no panic during the perilous moment.
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Marseilles
Natal
Pies to Salem State Fair shipment by Umatilla boys
Umatilla County boys from the Pie Club will ship a carload of pies to the State Fair at Salem. The pies will be baked in Milton and Pendleton and transported to the fair free of expense. The shipment is slated for September 1 with the fair opening on September 24, and prizes totaling 700 dollars will be awarded to private exhibitors statewide.
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Umatilla County
Salem
Ted Allen
Mr Allen
Ena
Milton
Pendleton
Auto Falls From Bridge Killing Two Men
A bridge incident near Tittit Hive on Sept 1 resulted in two men, Charles Nusten of Vancouver and A J Johar of Prewett Worthington, being killed. Details are garbled in the report but indicate a fatal car accident at the bridge with casualties.
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Harles Nusten
Vancnaver
A. J. Johar
Prewectt
Worthington
Five Strickland brothers enlist to fight in war
Five Strickland brothers of German descent enlist to serve in the war. Sirs Clam Strickland notes their ages range from nineteen to twenty five. The mother explains she urged each son to go to the front for his country.
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Tore Sirlirkelend
Chwar
Wentyofve
Otho
Maped
Chem
Claude
Nage
Strickland
Charles W Furlong Joins Massachusetts Cavalry Troop
Charles W Furlong, noted writer and visitor to Round-P, has joined First Troop provisional cavalry of Massachusetts. He describes attempting to enlist, eye defect, and the recent parade where veterans and locals greeted the unit. Furlong shares his enthusiasm for Army life and hopes to attend a major meet.
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Charten
Wellington Furlong
First Troop
Provisional Cavalry
Massachusetts
Furlong
Hoxton
RE. Aldrich
Cretonian
Aff
Odrmn
Matisbure
Hawland
Aise Am
Tisha
Ap Ft
Marine Corm
Worf
Desu
Bikt
Firat Tree
Manktaohootla
Okthora
Ani
Olin Troupere
Drew Finre
Farmers Protest Price Board Rulings Across Northwest
Farmers in the Inland Empire and Northwest graingrowers plan protests over what they call injustice in price board rulings. They argue Canadian wheat should fetch similar prices to U S prairie grain and seek parity for interior shipments. An official notice outlines Northwest wheat grades tied to a $2.20 price in credit terms, with interior farmers paid about 30 cents less per bushel than Chicago prices and Portland landed prices differing by roughly 20 cents. Continued details are noted to appear on Page 0.
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East
Oregonian
M. HL Harper
Motiado
Portland
Peace Council meeting dispersed by Chicago police
Police halted a Peoples' Peace Council conference in Chicago with Deputy Superintendent Weebrook and about 24 officers marching to the platform on orders from Governor Lowden. Delegates were dispersed and several women delegates were reported arrested or escorted out as court action loomed against leaders including Seymour Stedman.
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Chicago
Peoples’ Peace Council
Weebrook
Lowden
Seymour Stedman
Socialist Party
Fin
Jode Latchner
Rebecca Shelley
Stedman
Local Guards Plan to Acquire Rifles From Government
Pendleton Reserves and Silver Grays will organize to secure 2000 rifles from the federal government for local armed groups. A meeting is called for next Tuesday evening with Captany Drake and Cranaten presiding, as shipments arrive within a day or two. Adjutant Chenetat Witte will oversee distribution and Adjutant Taylor pledges official recognition.
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Pendleton
Commerce Association
Drake
Cranaten
Poland
Wil Aleo
Ghenetat Witte
Orexon State Liiard
Ebmer
Ip Arthur
Geerleag
Teerin
Sherite
Taylor
Odirte
Forty Men Certified From This County
Forty men of Umatilla county have been certified to the adjutant general by the district exemption board at La Grande. The list shows many exemptions, with a large portion of the originally named men omitted or deferred. The local board awaits the full mailed official list to confirm exemptions and pending claims, including Tracy Baker and others mentioned.
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Umatilla County
Adjutant General
la Grande
East Oregonian
F. Ivanhite
Ltaw
Portland
Ivander
Arthur B Keen
Pendietoh
Grover Bowles
Athens
Steve Franklin Hamin
Penditten
W. J. McGarrighe
Pendlewin
Tries
Taker Ukiah
William Ridward Kelly
Pend
Eton
Ernest Them
Hereich
Pendleton
John Nathan Hertel
Pendletorn
Farmers seek federal grain inspector at Pendleton
Farmers union members and local businessmen petitioned for a federal grain inspector to be stationed at Pendleton. The move follows discussions with federal supervisor Hugh Martin at the Pendleton Commercial Club meeting where Martin opposed the plan. Supporters argue objections are not well taken and insist an inspector is needed locally.
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Pendivion
Servier Enim
Misehon
Farmers Union
W. W. Harrah
Hugh Martin
Federal Supervider
Commercial Club
Pendleton
Martin
Tacoma Fire Department Mass Resignation Shocks City
The entire Tacoma Fire Department resigns effective September 12 leaving Chief Cuormon and Assistant Chief Schlegel among those who depart. City officials scramble to arrange replacements as the force dwindles and municipal services face disruption.
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Fire Department OF
Tacoma
Cuormon
Schlegel
Round-Up Seat Sale Sets New Box Office Record
The Round-Up seat sale drew massive demand in the first hours with front row boxes snapped up across sections F and G. Buyers lined up early as wind opened, and officers noted the windfall of cash wires for the day.
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Peelen
Morlen
Peeper Ai Wong
Polock
August Fire Loss Declines In Dry Month Report
An August fire loss figure shows the driest month on record with reduced damage. Officials note improved prevention and lower incidents, while authorities emphasize continued vigilance amid lingering risk.
U S Army Major Shoots Himself in Barracks
Major Henry K Roberty of the Fourth Vestment Vetted Statue engineers died by his own action in his room at the barracks. He had come here from Wort Miley Kansas. His wife Weheltitiy Retteretite is mentioned in connection with the notice.
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Vancouver
Woah
Henry K Roberty
Miley
Wealth conscriptionists pledge firm stand in Johnson tax clash
Washington report notes a 17 to 62 defeat of Johnson's 90 percent war profits tax in the revenue bill. Wealth conscriptionists vow to press the fight to make the rich pay, supporting the committee bill and challenging Senate finance. Johnson criticizes corporate hoodwinking and asserts the war effort requires both manpower and wealth.
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Washington
Johnson
Ashurs
Borah
Brady
Gore
Gronna
Hollis
Hasting
California
South Dakota
Jones
Kenyon
Kirby
la Fullette
McNary
Norris
Thompson
Vardamann
Senate
Germany
Ammunition for Pershing Found Defective
Washington dispatch reports defective third rifle ammunition for Pershing revealed officially. Tested at Frankfort arsenal in Philadelphia where it was manufactured, deterioration traced to inferior chemicals and impurities. Potassium chlorate and fat additives questioned as potential issues. investigation led by authorities to ensure quality.
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Washington
Frankfore
Miltadelphia
West End Farmers Sell Most of Hay
West End ranchers near Slanfield report vast hay sales with only a few farmers holding back. Prices range around 81650 for a stack. hay stocks are dwindling for winter feed. Growers expect higher prices next season as demand remains strong.
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West End
Slanfield
Thrush
Salieg
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Belgium
Pope
Charles W. Furlong
Massachusetts Cavalry Troop
Oregon
Aga
Erie
Oller
Maus Desieree
Peace Council
New Place
Keenan, McGarrigle
Baker, Kelly
French and Horrell
Cornelius Earl Lane
Edward Ledke
Metcham Albert Frank Michael, Sr
Jessie Baylor Arnold
Echo Jacob Rudolph Jacobeyn
Helix
Walter &. Kirk
Itiah
Thornton Grins
Willams Pendle
Ton
Peter Ralph Metniere
Adame
Richard Hamilton Thom
Ton Roe
Wetter
Manuel Monese
Echo
Earl Dudley
Weaton
Granvilla Plant
Ukiah
Charles Eugene Tompkins
Free Water
Harrison Clifford Kirk
Athena Louis Shippentower
Cayuse
Daniel Brannen Caley
Frank Grham
Woorton
Aubert Stanley Cripin
Daniel Ira Hopkins
Hellx
John Pale Whitman
Freewater Wilth
Raymond Collins
Pendle
Roy Ferguson
RF. D. No. 1
Adama
Owen W. Ghert
Milton Fred F. Blinn
Hellz
Pendleton Bodesporkenedd
Renerde
Stam Fine Marcha
Elves Thin Besopi of Emidletar the Credit, the Amitow Belin
Che Peti
U. S. Army
Pershing
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