Governor James Withycombe Dies at Home
James Withycombe, governor of Oregon, died unexpectedly at his Salem home last night from heart failure. He had been in poor health for months but continued duties. Ben W. Ol d becomes governor as the state’s secretary of state. Withycombe, born in Devonshire, built a long career in agriculture and livestock, serving as state veterinary and later director of the State Experiment Station at the Oregon Agricultural College.
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Salem
Ore
James Withycombe
Oregon
Bate
Widycombe
Oregon Ral College
Radical move against German power sparks political strike
Independent socialists in Berlin announce a general political strike against the Scheidemann cabinet, demanding soviet recognition and their overthrow. The government vows no compromise with terror as tensions rise between pro and bourgeois factions amid a tense evening.
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Frank J. Taylor
United Press
Berlin
Scheidemann
Raceoverture tragedy at Georgetown and Oklahoma plane crash
A man named Baril Bailey, 28, was struck by a Northern Pacific train at Georgetown at 9 45 p m and dragged four blocks before dying. In Lawton Oklahoma on March 4 Second Lieut Walter Wirz of Los An pilot and Sergt Olmstead of Postfield died when their plane caught fire and fell.
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Northern Pacific
Georgetown
Baril Bailey
Lawton
Okla
Walter Wirz
Los Anpilot
Sergt. Olmstead
Postfield
37 Senators Pledge Against League of Nations
A group of 37 senators pledged to vote against the League of Nations as the draft constitution faced Republican and Democratic maneuvers. Lodge, Knox, Sherman and others signed, with several absentees to be reached. Capper and Elkins listed among senator-elects. The pledge aimed to block the proposed league while urging focus on German peace terms.
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League of Nations
Lodge
Knox
Sherman
New
Moses
Wadeworth
Fernald
Cumming
Warren
Watson
Sterling
Harding
Frelinghuywen
Page
Hate
Horah
Brandegee
Calder
Penrose
McLean
France
Curtis
Spencer
Townsend
Hiram Johnson
Pillingham
Learoet
Weindexter
Sutherland
Smoot
Grenna
Edge
New Jersey
Colt
Kellogg
la Follette
McCumber
McNary
Nelson
Norris
Kenyon
Jones
Fall
Senate
Capper
Kansas
Elkins
West Virginia
League
Lewis
McCormick
Mlllnois
United States Senate
Sixty-Sixth
Congress
United States
Paris
Senate of the
Germany
Farmers of U. S. Back League for Nation’s Unity
A U S delegation representing the American Society of Equity the National Federation of Gleaners the National Grange Patrons of Husbandry the National Non Partisan League and the Farmers' National Council pledged support for a league of nations to President Wilson in Washington on March 4.
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Farcera of America
League of Nations
Wilson
American Society of Equity
National Federation of Gleaners
National Grange Patrons of Husbandry
National Non Partisan League
Farmers’ National Council
Nolan Freed of Charges in San Francisco Murder Case
Edward D. Nolan, previously indicted on murder charges with Thomas Mooney, was released from all charges by Judge Dunnehan after Capt. Mathewson stated there was no evidence to convict. Nolan had spent nine months in jail without trial. Mooney remains serving a life term at San Quentin.
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Ban Francisco
Edward D. Nolan
Thomas Mooney
Dunnehan
Mathewson
Nolan
Mooney
San Quentin
Discharge Papers Filed in County Auditor Office
More than 360 soldiers filed discharge papers in the county auditor’s office Monday creating local records to safeguard against loss. A filing fee of 75 cents is charged. A state bill proposals the cost of filing these papers.
Burglary Report At 708 Main Street
M Sakamoto reports a burglary at his room on Monday night. Entry occurred while he slept and items stolen include a wrist watch a new suit and five dollars.
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M. Sakamoto
Filibuster Rages As Wilson Faces Extra Session
The article reports on a prolonged filibuster to block an extra congressional session. President Wilson signs a $1 billion bill after arriving at the capitol, aimed at farmers, while Republicans press for action on railroads and the National Security League probe. The scene at the Capitol grows crowded as debates intensify.
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Wilson
Capitol
Wilken
France
Martin
Champ Clark
House
Senate
Clark
Iriah
Representative Walsh
National Security League
Haggard
Sherman
la Follette
Lenroot
League of Natons
President Wilson to depart Washington for league mission
President Wilson plans a 2 p m departure from Washington to continue work on the league of nations in France. He faces strong Republican opposition and will meet Irish leaders in New York before visiting his new grandson in Philadelphia. The George Washington will sail soon after his New York address with Mrs Wilson and key aides aboard.
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Robert J. Bender
United Press
Washington
Wilson
France
League of Nations
Senate
New York
Borah
Hiram Johnson
Lodge
Harding
Watson
Metropolitan Opera House
Opera House
Grandson
Philadelphia
Woodrow Wilson Sayre
George Washington
White House
Gregory
Cary Grayson
Fire damages Hoplinger home on Graham Street
A stove overheated causing a fire that damaged the residence of William A. Hoplinger at 4702 Graham Street. Loss estimated at 1250 dollars occurred Monday night.
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William A. Hoplinger
Graham St
Brass and copper theft at American Junk Co
Police report a Monday night theft at American Junk Co on King at Railroad Ave. Thieves took 200 pounds of brass 200 pounds of copper wire and 59 pounds of copper. No suspects named.
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American Junk Company
King At
Railroad Ave
The Bon Marche Home Dressmaking Days
The article highlights fabrics and patterns for making suits and dresses at The Bon Marche. It lists serges, gabardine, Poiret Twill, Tricotine, and Jerseys with prices per yard and colors, plus McCall pattern No. 493 and Pee Wee Radius Linings for somber suits.
Washable fabrics for summer undergarments on sale
Advertises silk and cotton fabrics for undergarments on the upper and lower main floors. Silk varieties include 95c yard Habitai and crepe de chine at 1.45, satin at 1.75, and Japanese and Chinese silk 1.25 to 2.50. White Nainsook 40c 45c yard, chambray pina 1.25, long cloth 2.95, with widths and bolt counts noted.
Sensible Wearables for Women Gardeners and Home Work
The Bon Marche offers Ging ham Farmerettes at 3.95 for outdoor work in garden beds. Describes striped and checked garments with set-in sleeves, front fastening, belt and pockets, plus durable cuffs. Overalls for women in khaki or denim with bib or waist styles priced 2.50 to 3.95. Billie Burke Dresses praised for comfort. Third Floor.
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Billie Burke
BON Marche
Wednesday Corset Day at the Bon Marche
The Bon Marche advertises Eleanor Corsets at two dollars with style 435 models featuring low busts and long hips in pink coutil. It also highlights strong boned corsets with graduating front steel and long skirts in sizes 21 to 30 priced at two dollars fifty, offered for slender to heavy figures.
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BON Marche
Zephyr Wool Slip-on Sweaters at Bon Marche
Zephyr Wool Slip-on Sweaters for women or misses priced at 3.95. Colorful comfortable and popular with plain rose coral turquoise and American Beauty options. On display on second floor at The Bon Marche.
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Zephyr
BON Marche
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la France
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