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Newspaper
Southern Coos County American
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
6
The Brunswick Tire offers superior quality backed by a long rubber industry history and a practical guarantee. Buy now and compare to prove the brand’s superiority, with Portland headquarters at 46-48 Fifth Street.
Special election results show a 400000 bond issue approved for a gravity irrigation project by Grants Pass irrigation district with only three votes against. Proceeds will fund construction and related works. The event coincides with other regional updates including shipments of horses and cornerstone ceremonies.
A series of earthquakes struck Los Angeles and Inglewood starting Monday night and lasting until Tuesday morning. Estimated total damage near 1000000 with Inglewood hit hardest at 75000 and Los Angeles city at about 20000 from fallen chimneys and shattered goods. One indirect death and several injuries reported, with Commercial street buildings in Inglewood most affected.
Washington reports President Wilson signed the waterpower bill just before adjournment after being advised by the attorney general that adjournment did not negate the ten day constitutional period for consideration. The measure opens power for extensive industrial development and is among the era’s major laws. He also signed several minor actions but not the wartime repeal resolution or the Underwood commission bill on print paper and pulp wood with Canada.
Washington reports a Department of Agriculture study urges modernization of farm homes and use of labor saving devices to curb waste of energy among rural households. The plan calls for careful investment and planning to reduce wasted effort in homes. civil unrest in Londonderry flares with more casualties Monday as fighting disrupts mail, with police unable to halt clashes.
Major General John A. Lejeune named commandant of the Marine Corps succeeding Major General George Barrett. Lejeune led the 2nd Division in the Meuse Argonne offensive during World War I. Governor Olcott reinstates Oregon capital punishment by proclamation after election canvass. Vancouver fire in British Columbia kills six in the Balmoral Apartments blaze with multiple injuries.
The Joliet Daily News praises Tom Corwine as a living wonder and the most marvelous treat in entertainment. He brings original humor and lively performances, imitating none and being unmatched in fun.
A famed humorist performs in two Chautauqua programs on the fourth day, renowned for uncanny bird and animal imitations and machine sounds. Separately, Oregon tax receipts show Associated Oil and Shell Oil collected 10 193.82 in May gasoline and distillate sales. A retail tip praises Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation and indigestion.
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