Argentine General Strike Paralyzes Railroads and Communications
September 25 report from Radnos Atrils states Argentina is paralyzed by a general strike of about 120,000 workers, shutting down railroads and telegraph lines while authorities warn of possible measures. Food prices rise sharply as strikers block wires, limiting communication to London. The strike coincides with debates in the chamber of deputies and raises fears of a diplomatic break with Germany.
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Radnos Atrils
Seoret
Gertranate
Tempein
Pettia
Mtrilinen
Tn London
Resistance of Russian Armies Questioned
W S Crane, American Commissioner to Russia, reports uncertainty over how far the Kishinev army will press the enemy as Kerensky clings to power amid revolts. He cites Holhobviki influence, peasant food shortages, and political turmoil in Petrograd with soldiers seeking action while governance teeters.
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W. Shepherd
Stokholm
Taenla
Charles Crane
Rudin
Korniloff
Kurensiy
Holohoviki
Kerenky
Wirkmen
Kerenaky
Crane
Petrograd
Kerensky
Cites
Dickbone
Kerenaiky
Parte
Roveria
Goldiere
Tunnia
Congress Won't Probe German Slush Fund
Washington lawmakers refuse to authorize an investigation into a German slush fund after a conference between Senate leaders and the chairman of the investigating committee. The decision ends any immediate probe into alleged covert financing and related misconduct.
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Congress
Washington
Rent
Ternatorffehieh Fund
Thinte
Denecrative
Sanater Marites
Henetor Overman
Hayne Waders Taeabrendtin
Arog
Kingdon Gould Leaves for Camp with Drafted Men
Kingdon Gould son of George J Gould of Lakewood New Jersey marches with other New Jersey citizens from Tom River to the National Army camp. Gould claimed exemption when drafted but failed to provide proper date.
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Kingdon Gould
George J. Gould
Lakewood, N
New Jersey
Tomsk River
National Army
Young Goghtiahawn
Argentine deputies break with Germany in budget vote
The chamber of deputies approved breaking with Germany by a 53 to 18 vote. President Linboyen may veto, but administration is expected to follow Congress recommendations. The vote completes Argentina's legislative shift in Berlin relations after the senate backed the move 5 to 1 last week.
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Buenos
Berlin
Senate
Senate limits selective draft exams to the clothed fed and equipped
Washington reports the senate restricted examination of registered men in the selective draft to those already clothed fed and equipped, blocking immediate testing of all remaining registrants as desired by the War department. Also noted is a Garfield driven rise in coal prices in outlying bituminous fields spanning Alabama and Washington with future retail soft coal price adjustments expected.
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Washington
Senate
War Department
Garfield
Ciukde Pan
Raids and Artillery Brace British Front in Sept
Haig reported a renewed British front action with raids and heavy artillery while on the frontier. The French issued a statement noting violent German assaults using fire and gas were repulsed at Feaumont.
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Lontain
Means 15 Held to Grand Jury for Murder
Gaston Means was held to the grand jury for the murder of Maude King after a preliminary hearing before Justice Pitts in Concord South. The hearing established probable cause and sealed means fate for further trial proceedings in the murder case.
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Concord
SN. C
Gaston Means
Maude King
Pitts
War Bond Bill Becomes Law In Landmark Vote
Washington reports the eleven billion five hundred million war bond measure has been signed into law. The President approved the bill last night, per White House release this morning.
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Washington
Supe
White House
National Jewish Welfare Work recognized by war department
Providence R I Sept 28 Harry Cutler chairman of the National Jewish Welfare Board was notified today by Chairman Raymond BR that the agency has been recognized as the official Jewish welfare organization for United States military camps and training centers during the war effort.
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Providence
R. 1
Harry Cutler
National Jewish Woard
Raymond BR
War Department
United States
Item Added to Deficiency Bill for Tanks Washington
Washington September 25 Teen Million dollar item to be placed in the reform deficiency bill for the construction of tanks. Thirty six million seven hundred fifty thousand to be asked for motor cars.
Gas Explosion on Oil Tanker Kills Two Men
Richmond Sept 25 A gas explosion destroyed the upper works of the Standard Oil tanker Mittaff? killed two men and damaged wharves breaking many windows. About fifty thousand barrels of oil in the tanker remained undamaged.
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Richmond
Calify
Miffatt
Fire at Specialty Grocery Not Ruled Accidental
Early morning blaze at Specialty Grocery Moore on Main Street Alexander SN Arvanetes tihoner damaged the store. Fire officials found evidence suggesting the origin was not accidental, including kerosene-sprinkled waste and merchandise. Fire chief Kinfold reported stains on counters shelves and bags of beans saturated, with flames along a full length of the store. Police and sheriff guarded the scene. proprietor Arvanetes reportedly left Pendhetan for La Grande last evening. No arrests.
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Main Street
Alexander SN Arvanetes Tihoner
Fke
Tlarneme
Kinfold
Tames Teatrict Atturmes Keator
Taylor
Arvanetes
Pendhetan
la Grande
Pendleton Delegation Plans State Fair Trip
Pendleton will send an excursion party to the annual state fair in Salem. The group, likely 25 to 50 people, will depart Thursday on No. 11, spend Friday at the fair, and return Saturday morning. The party was organized yesterday by J V Tall and ft T Bishop, with efforts to recruit participants.
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Pendleton
Salem
J. V. Tall
Comimerocladoaudilarion
Ft. T. Bishop
Noor Malee
Fiir
Artillerymen Exceed Infantry in French Front Assaults
Report from French headquarters notes a historic shift as artillery crews outnumber infantry in assaults. Official figures suggest daily shell totals may reach a million, with German artillery scale in Verdun highlighted as a reference point for comparison.
Oxman's Testimony Cleats Skirts Attorney Fickert
Frank Coxmean, the Oregon cable man, took the stand to present his vindication. He stated he brought FFL KRicall here but realized Rheall was the wrong man and did not seek to induce him to testify in the Mooney trial. His testimony clears the skirts of District Attorney Fickert, Deputy District Attorney Cunda and others.
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San Francisco
Frank Coxmean
Oregon
Ffl Kricall
Rheall
Mooney
Onman
Fickert
Cunda
Couple Surrounded by Wolves Spend Night in a Tree
A letter from Wilken to local animal inspector describes Mr and Mrs John Wilton of Vertland spending a perilous night in a tree after wolves surrounded them near Wolf Mountain and Wolf Basin during a late trip. The couple woke to wolves howling as they camped, their fire out, seeking refuge in the tree until morning.
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John NS. Wilton
Vertland
Wilken
P. Averill
Elext
Wr Wilson Verter
McCredle
Wolf Mountain
Wolf Basin
Seattles Shipyard Workers Threaten Strike Saturday
Fourteen thousand shipyard workers will strike at ten o clock Saturday morning unless the federal shipping board meets wage demands. The metal trades council authorized the strike after nine weeks of fruitless negotiations, with notices sent to all yards except Skinner and Eddy. City, county, state officials and Senator Chamberlain pressed for an early settlement.
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Metal Trades Council
Portland
Sem
Chamberlain
Baker
Northwest
Seattle
Federal Shipping Board
The
Metal Trade Council
Dowle
Central Later Council
San Francisco
Miller
Skinner and Eddy
Montana Conscripts Riot on Train Resulting in Porter’s Death
About 466 Montana conscripts were confined to quarters on arrival while a probe continued into the death of a black porter aboard the train from Huttes*. Riotous conduct was reported along the line to Camp Lewis. The coaches showed damage and authorities confiscated over a hundred quarts of liquor.
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Montana
Camp Lewis
Hutte
Young U S Sergeant Killed in Aerial Battle
Paris reports the death of Sergeant Douglas Mec Monagie of the Lafayette Excadrific in an aerial combat. High Vatican officials confirm the martyrdom. Conflicting statements about talks between the Holy See and Germany surface amid pressure for a Pence conference.
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U. S
Paris
Douglas Mec Monagie
Lafayette Excadrific
Cording
Vatican
Germany
Pope says Berlin peace talk impossible without Belgium
Rome reports the pope states Berlin’s request for a peace conference is impossible unless Belgium is freed and restored. The remark underscores the Vatican’s stance amid ongoing wartime diplomacy.
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Free
Belgium
Rome
Berlin
Government Advances 25 Million to Great Britain
Washington reports the government advanced 25 million dollars to Great Britain as of September 26, bringing total advances to that country to 1,190,060,000 pounds and all credits to the allies to 2,426,400,000 pounds.
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Washington
Great Britain
Case of Mooney death sentence sparks inquiry across borders
The President orders a new formal inquiry into the Thomas Mooney case. Justice Department and four new labor investigative committees will probe all developments from arrest to death sentence. Mooney's case has international reach with followers in Russia and other countries.
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Washington
Rept
Thomas Mooney
San Francisco
United States
Preakient
Russia
Ameren
Bootleggers Caught In Round-Up Pickup
Police and federal officers nabbed two men in Round-Up—Albert Moses and Fred Conners—delivering 25 quarts of whisky from a large purple car. Pat McDevitt pleaded guilty to violating the prohibition law and was fined. The car, with an Idaho license, may be confiscated under new federal law. One man carried a $1400 draft when arrested.
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Albert Moses
Fred Conners
Taylor
Pat McDevitt
Justice of the Peace Parks
Sheriffs Force
A. Oftetial
Idaho
Mosts
Federal Trade Commission to monitor newsprint output
Washington Sept 25 The Federal Trades Commision will inaugurate monthly and weekly reports by newsprint manufacturers to track output and curb price hikes. Canada will be asked to cooperate as the plan aims to empower newspapers to demand fair prices. Manufacturers must file weekly bar ting records and monthly production data. first weekly report due for the week preceding and first monthly report due October 6 for September.
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Washington
Treasay
Acquittity of man accused of theft and murder
In Turner Oregon Bradley was killed while claiming he caught a cat thief. He was indicted on a charge but acquitted. The incident involved Fred Mirte and a man named Turner.
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Bradley Wits
Fred Mirte Meter Turner
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