Oregon News Notes of General Interest exposes local toil and tragedy
Oregon communities report wage rises, school enrollments, road work, and legal actions amid a broad sweep of statewide notes. Irene Appleante dies. water plans for Yamhill. new teachers in Astoria. forest patrols expand. currency and real estate updates recur across Douglas, Lane, Hood River, and Coos counties with civic and industrial developments.
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Amart Ean Legion
Klamath Fallae
Salaricon
Uatine
Halom
Irene Appleante
Yonealla
Hatet
Mortlend
Tae
Callovernor L. M. Hanim
Forno
N. D
Yambill
Wlath Board of
Heslih
Hee
Olcotts
Cannon Beach
Otzett
Eugene Real Estate
Tor Rem
Astoria Board of Education
Marahfield National Guard
Marahfield Company
Columbia
Hood River
Portland
Stalom
Roseburg
Forest Service
Oregon
C. C. Brown
Douglas County
F. A. Biliott
C. Armstrong
Benton
Polk
Eugene
Joden John 8
Coke
Marehfield
Coos Bay
Vertianshire
Alaskan Commission
Stanwood
Brownsville
State Insurance
Hervey Wellehan
Pioneers of
Gilliam
Wheeler Counues
Julie Henderson
Fossil
Leroy Childe
Hood River Experiment Station
Irr Rigetion
Echo Io Relataneeed
Boyn
State Board of Con
High Prices Fuel New Labor Crisis in Railroads
Washington reports a rising labor crisis tied to living costs, pressuring rail employes and farmers. President Wilson, after talks with Director-General Hines, urged Congress to forgo a five week recess and form a wage commission. He proposed that its decisions be mandatory for rate makers and allow necessary rate increases to cover wage recommendations. This marks a historic request to bind the Interstate Commerce Commission to adjust railroad rates.
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Washington
Wilson
Hines
House of Representatives
Congress
Consrous
Interstate Commerce Commission
Army of 1 250 000 men proposed in new policy
Washington reports a bill to create a permanent military policy with a war strength of 1 250 000. The active force would include 510 000 regulars and 740 000 conscripts aged around 18 or 19 who would undergo a three month training. Reserve units would fill 20 infantry divisions and one cavalry division, with special services kept separate except chemical warfare merged into the engineers corps.
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Washington
Congress
Daker
Chemical Warfare Service
Enginears’ Corpa
Romanian Plunder Across Budapest Sparks Day of Violence
Telegrams from American officials in Budapest report Romanian troops entering the city plundered suburbs and fatally harmed civilians. Five hostages per injured Romanian soldier were threatened. several Hungarian ministry members were arrested as Romanians seized public safety assets and redeployed police, placing the city under military control.
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Parla
Budapest
New
Hungarian Ministry
Iowa
Massacre Reported as Russian Troops Seize Odessa Jewry
London reports from Polish sources say General Gregorieff’s troops occupying Odessa surrounded the Jewish quarter and began a three day massacre lasting three days and nights.
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London
Senib
Gregorieff
Odessa
Hungary Ask Peace Talks From Allies Under Socialist Rule
In Vienna the new Hungarian socialist government sought recognition and negotiations for peace. Jacob Weltner, president of the soldiers and workers soviet, requested Col. Cunningham and allied officials to acknowledge the new cabinet led by Jules Poldi, formerly minister of the people's welfare, as Budapest signals peace overtures.
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Sogiatint
Vienna
Hungary
Hela, Kun
Jacob Weltner
Soldiers' and Workers’ Soviet of Hungary
Budapest
Herr Weltner
Col. Cunningham
Jules Poldi
People's Welfare
Count Karoly
Measles Serum Aims Amid Spring Fever Notes
Fragmentary items mention a serum to combat measles and spring fever challenges. Refers to Germany planning to try leaders for war loss and crime of failure. Wry, terse lines touch on fashion concerns of women and dressing well amid daily strains.
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Germany
Misunderstanding of Article X Shapes U S Covenant View
A historical piece argues Article X is about checking aggression, not preserving the status quo. It urges economic deterrence and court action first, with military force as last resort, and counters radical readings while stressing responsible U S participation in world affairs. The author warns of misinterpretations by both radicals and reactionaries.
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Johnson
Americana
Europe
Senate
World Organization
Let Your Senators Vote for Peace Treaty Without Reservations
Citizens urge U S senators to ratify the peace treaty without any reservations or amendments. The appeal stresses sticking to the agreed terms and avoiding changes that could jeopardize the accord or provoke delays.
Oregon Republicans in presidential race and league reaction
The Portland Oregonian reports a split among independent republicans over Taft Hughes and Wood for president in Oregon while sentiment for the League of Nations remains strong. The piece notes state school funds and pupil counts, plus per capita increases, with a final stray line about butter wraps at a Leader shop.
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Oregon
William Howard Taft
Charien Evans Hughes
Leonard Wood
Thoee
League
Portland Oregonian
Independent Republican Press
State Land Board
Hott
Labor Plan for Public Ownership of Railroads
The text advocates ending private capital in railroads and replacing it with government bonds paying fixed interest. It calls for equal representation of labor, management, and public interests, aiming to improve service or lower costs while benefiting consumers through a more efficient system.
Government moves to curb high prices with surplus sale
War department orders immediate sale of surplus army food and goods, including meat beans pumpkins squash and more, through parcels post starting Monday August 18 at prices below current market levels. Prices tied to November 11 1918 levels under Huddleston plan. A new five member war trade commission would set maximum prices for necessities for five years and regulate distribution, storage, transport, and marking of originals.
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Washington
Army
War Department
Huddleston
Democrat
Alabama
War Trade Commission
Leue Hoensen
Boy Faces Murder Charge In Coquitte Case Near Bandon
Gunsmith Samuel Whetstone testified that a bullet removed from Miss Lillian Deutheld’s head and one fired from a Stevens rifle were linked to Harold Howell of Prosper who carried the weapon. Judge C R Wade ordered Howell to answer the grand jury next season on a murder charge. The article also notes a reference to 14 year old soldiers and an August 20 release date.
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