Million Dollar Fund to Gift Christmas to Soldiers
A nationwide drive by the Red Cross Young Men's and Young Women's Christian Associations and the Knights of Columbus aims to provide a million dollars in Christmas presents for American soldiers abroad. Local branches will organize gift distribution for drafted men and veterans, while Major Murphy of the Red Cross will oversee plans in Europe. Relatives may mail Christmas addresses to soldiers, with special provisions for those without immediate families.
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Washington
Red Clan
Knights of Columbus
Santa Claus
Armerican
Rainbow Dlivision
Red Orcs
Major Murphy
Red Crone Communion
Europe
Christma Firesenta
Puropie
Specia
Christman
Addrens
Seattle Shipyard Strike Halts Work Across Mills
In Seattle on September 14, about a thousand carpenters walked out to support stalled lumber workers. Five of the shipyard plants shut down while eight others continued under demands, with most places settling at eight to ten hour shifts. The action mirrors the broader timber workers strike and remains separate from the metal trades shutdown, which had earlier earned concessions from the shipping board.
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Seattle
Limber Eut
Oxand
Arto
Shipping Board
Teadera
Humber
French repel heavy German assault on Cannmate Plateau
London Sept 14 German lines mounted a formidable land attack on Cannmate's Plateau north of the Allied front. French artillery and troops repulsed the offensive after a heavy bombardment, while British reports say the front remained largely inactive.
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London
Cannmate
Aliie
Rept 14 Cor Dons Guard German Embassy in Riots
In Bueno Aires police protect the German embassy from anti German demonstrations as Count Luxbure hurries to leave Argentina. President Kogoyen orders a vigorous investigation into two nights of rioting and vows severe punishment for ringleaders.
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Bueno Baires
Luxbure
Kogoyen
Methodists to Upgrade M E Church With 6500 Plan
The board of trustees approved a program of improvements for the church at Mort Webb and Johnson, including a steam heating plant, new heating system, extra Sunday school rooms, and auditorium alterations. Architect Raymond Flaten named supervising. Rev. Gornall will remain in Pendleton for another year following conference actions.
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Wbin
Board of Triste
Methodlat Church
Mort Webb
Johnson
Hes
Giotnall
Pendleton
Natn
Raymond Flaten
Rev
Gornall
Ty Pendleton
German Duplicity Exposed Again in Neutral Nations
Washington reports reveal a letter from German minister Von Ackhard to the German chancellor showing Folke Cronholm, then Swedish chargé in Mexico, helped relay information to Berlin and sought reward from the Kaiser. The note, dating March 148, underscored Sweden's role in German intrigue in the hemisphere amid tensions with Argentina over a German diplomat.
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Washington
Lansing
von Ackhard
Mexico
Zimmerman
Folke Cronholm
Berlin
Sweden
Buenos Alres
Dink
Umatilua Mayore ss Resigns Succeeds by Mrs H T Duncan
Umatilua’s first municipal woman leader resigns and is succeeded by Mrs Helen T Duncan. The historic transition ends a tenure marked by the pioneering role, as the community prepares to elect or appoint the next head.
Arctic Explorer Donald MacMillan Returns to Civility
Charles Wellington Fur presents a yearlong story about Donald MacMillan and his Arctic expedition, focusing on his return to society. It includes a personal November 1916 letter from MacMillan to Furlong written at Etah and reflects on the journey and its experiences during the Round-Up year in East Oregonian editions.
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Charles Wellington Furlong
Donald MacMillan
Furlong
MacMillan
Etah
Itis
East Oregonian Editions
Scenic art transforms Happy Canyon program setting
An article celebrates a lavish Happy Canyon program transformation featuring a 50 week transformation of a rocky landscape into a frontier town stage. It highlights artificial scenery built by top Pacific coast painters and trained attendants, with real evergreen trees and a snowy backdrop, to thrill audiences this year.
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Happy Canyon
Triumph
Oy Raley
The University and the Worn Bulletin of Oregon Women
A descriptive illustrated bulletin from 1817 18 outlines Oregon State University offerings for women, contrasting then current training aims with 49 companion work to Train the Brain. Copies available via the Registrar University of Oregon Eugene
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Euxene
Uni Versi
Oregon
Pation-weork
Hrain
Reehetrar
Dalveruny
Hagene
Moore Confirmed as Portland Customs Collector
Washington September 14 The Senate late today confirmed the appointment of Will Moore as collector of Customs at Portland.
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Washington
Senate
Will Moore
Potland
Judges for the Round-Up Named
The judges for this year’s Round-Up on September 20 21 and 72 are H. & Dixon Prineville W M Daughtrey Union Stock Yards Portland and E P Marshall Pendleton all well known to Round-Up crowds Mr Dimon has judged the last four Round-Ups Mr Daughtrey has judged four times and this is Mr Marshall’s second appearance in the arena They have always given the best auto function and are considered three of the best judges in the west.
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H. & Dixon
Prineville
W. M. Daughtrey
Union Stock Yards
Portland
E. P. Marshall
Pendleton
Dimon
Daughtrey
Mr. Marshall
Duty of All Women to Enroll for War Service Tomorrow
Women over 14 in Pendleton and Umatilla county are urged to register for war service, mirroring men's registration. Eight registration booths open from 1 to 4 p.m. with local ladies in charge at Pendleton hotels, libraries, city hall, Hawthorne, and local schools.
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Pendleton
Umatilla
National Council of T[hlense
Indies
Mre Courter
Regsaraion
Hoel Pendleton
D. W. Halley
Ponty Library
John Vert
Waffle
John Smith
Wchool
Kenneth Mc Hae
Reserve Units Under Sheriff Guard Ready for War Time Use
A communication to Sheriff Teh Taylor from Assistant General White states the state seeks guard units in each county seat, under sheriff supervision, ready for emergency call during wartime. Pendleton Reserve and Oliver Grayn named. conditions include deputy sheriff authority, bond for equipment, and suitable armory titles.
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Teh Taylor
Pendleton
Pendeten
Oliver Grayn
Hapas Canyon
German government allows no detail of incitement
In Amsterdam the German government delayed publishing the text of the exhor. German papers claim the moves were diplomatic. In San Francisco strikebreakers met with Labor Commissioner Hoff as a conference to resolve the strike affecting about 400 workers. Further action expected as more strikebreakers are dispatched.
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Amsterdam
Ger Fmenne
San Francisco
Hoff
Etrikebreakers
Wheat surplus expected. grain officials predict ample supply
New York report indicates within two weeks a flood of wheat will reach flour mills. Officials of the United States Grain Corporation say the harvest is large enough that the northwest mills cannot process it all. They state bread famine risk is negligible as farmers accept the government minimum wheat price.
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New York
Big Northwestern Mille
United States Grain Corporation
Germans Shift Responsibility Across Peace Note
LOSDON Sept 14 Germanys answer to the popes peace proposal was forwarded to Rome Thursday night. An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Geneva says it contains a lasting peace proposal. Rome Sept 14 The Central powers reply to the pope peace note has reached the Vatican. It is authoritatively informed that it favors the absolute independence of Belgium. Publication of the note is withheld.
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Losdon
Austria
Rome
Vatican
Belgium
More Exemptions Granted for Local Men in Umatilla County
Col Ivan Hoe, secretary of the district exemption board, said in a telephone talk with The East Oregonian that several local men previously certified for service will receive temporary exemptions. A revised list will be sent to the local board tonight for 17 men to depart on the 28th, with few details given on who is exempt. Wilbur Collins is anticipated to be exempted, as his mother Belinta Col tires was told her son would be. Other new exemption claims have been filed from Armatilla County, including Rev F Alexander, who sought temporary exemption on grounds of mill employment.
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Umatilla County
Ivanhoe
Eiat Oregonian
Wilbur Collins
Thie City
Belinta Coltires
Wene
DiLicy
Armatilla
Col Tvanhee
F. Alexander
Root Says Russia In Good Shape in War Effort
The note attributes strong Russian support to the war, citing movement of German troops and Russia coordinating with allied fronts. Elihu Root comments on Sweden and Sweden’s role, noting political plans and election issues in Europe. He discusses German and Russian actions and the state of the war.
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Root
Russia
Typhoons Off China Hit Shipping and Coast Guard
Dispatches report typhoons near China causing damage to ships and coastal buildings. Weather updates indicate renewed warnings and limited rescue details as agencies assess impact and safety measures.
Revolt in Russia Quelled by Leader's Arrest
Sept 14 report from Petrograd says Korniloff’s rebellion faltered as leaders resignations triggered a cabinet split. Tereschenko briefly quit then became vice premier. Grimoff, Korniloff’s commander, committed suicide after surrendering troops. Verkhhovaky warns frontline dissidents, while Alexeeff probes the revolt’s activities with a government commission.
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Commck
Kaledin
Russky
Northern Front
Klembovsky
Gomisoff
Denikine
Grimoff
Kornioff
Trouty
Petrograd
Kerensky
Verkhhovaky
Moscow
Don
Fussata
Kornitoff
Alexteff
Ruslan
Kornitoffs
Not Guilty Plea By James Means In Stanfield Case
James BR Means of Stanfield entered a plea of not guilty to a statutory offense alleged to involve a young girl in Stanfield. He was bound for the grand jury with bond set, while other Stanfield men were subpoenas or evicted, and a deputy sheriff was serving warrants. Means retained attorneys for trial set for Tuesday. The State plans to show prior activity at a known rooming house and hub for women witnesses. Also noted is the ongoing case of John Wilson charged with larceny of cows, set for Monday.
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James BR
Stanfield
Wullty
Bevy
Agatey
Little Hall
James
Leval
Sully
Charce
Will M. Peterson
Col
J. H. Baler
John Wilson Torrie
US Steamer Submerged Crew Saved in Atlantic
A US steamer was submerged with the crew saved after engagement in the Atlantic. The vessel Wilmer was crippled and towed toward safety, with New York authorities coordinating the rescue and relief efforts.
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Wilmer
New York
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