Lloyd George Replies to Peage Proposals
London reports that Lloyd George rejected central powers peace conference proposals. He said Germany must accept reparation and a lasting guarantee of peace, with allies agreeing on a firm anti militarist outcome. Asquith supported the decision with stronger language.
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London
Caeter
House of Commons
Germany
Europe
Liey
Georgesett
France
Austin
Prue Wien
Asquith
Loyd George
French at Verdun Victorious in Six Mile Front
General Nivelle tightened the French hold east of the Meuse before taking command. The drive advanced positions two miles, breaching the German line and pushing them back. Reports claim a complete victory with 911,887 German prisoners including 284 officers.
Wallachia Is Won On Rails and Rumors From War Fronts
Wireless dispatch from Berlin via Bayville reports Wallachia operations ended with Buseu fallen to central powers. Allies allegedly control two thirds of Roumanian rail lines as Buseu and Jalomitea rivers form key lines guarding corn and oil stores. Athena notes Ankara government replies to entente ultimatum in cautious terms.
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Berlin
Bayville
N. Y
Roumania
Verdun
France
Oversoan
Wallachia
Buseu
Central Powers
Teutonic
Jalomitea
Russia East War Aim War Prolonged Reuters Telegram
Dispatch from Petrograd reports Russia desires continuation of conflict amid rejection of German peace proposals. Foreign Ministry comments reflect persistence of wartime stance and political tensions as negotiations falter.
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Russia
London
Reuters ‘Telegram Company
Petrograd
Uttar
Short News Nuggets Tangle With Vetoes Courts and Protests
A jumble of historical items notes an immigration bill's passage with Mersey fort attached, a president's veto, and David Caplan's manslaughter conviction at a second trial over the Los Angeles Times explosion. It mentions temperance consternation, Humboldt Bay damage from a cave-in, and Obituary notes for Derid Wathen Craig and Joe Miles.
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Mersey Fort
Prunt Dent
Claune
David Caplan
Hie
Los Angeles ‘Times
Humboldt Bay
Eureke
Derid Wathen Craig
Republican Party
Oregon
Abraham
Inenin
Tie Son
J, & Crate
Balen
Ore
Joseph T Miles
Joe Haeden
United States Volunteers
Gana Hosa
Cal
Farm Crops Set New Record Values Across Nation
Department of Agriculture reports record farm crop values totaling 7.64 billion dollars for the year despite smaller yields. Major crops surpass one billion each led by corn at 2.30 billion, cotton at 1.08 billion, and wheat at 1.03 billion, with higher prices driven by limited production and wartime demand.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Europe
Pioneer Settler Niel McDonald Dies Near Pilot Rock
Niel McDonald, aged 72, longtime pioneer settler of Umatilla county, died Friday afternoon at his home seven miles west of Pilot Rock from cancer and old age. He was a native of Tyree Scotland who came to the area in 1888. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Presbyterian church in Pendleton, with burial in Weston cemetery.
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Umatilla County
Niel McDonald
Pilot Rock
Pendleton
Use Presbyterian Church
J. E. Snyder
Wexton
Tyree
Scotland
No applause for the farmer who raised a large family
The obituary notes his long farming and stockraising life. His wife died about nine years ago. Surviving children include Flora McLunsid Alux 10, McDonald, Dana Mcdonald, Mrs Jessie Richmond, Kate Hurd and Daniel McDonald. Nine grandchildren and two sisters Mary McFall and Kate McDonald survive, with ties to Canada and Alaska.
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Flora McLunsid Alux
McDonald
Dana Mcdonald
Jessie Richmond
Kate Hurd
Daniel McDonald
Mary McFall
Kate McDonald
Canada
Boys Ruth Ranch to Be Enlarged Dairy Facility
J M Harrison of Reith Oregon has bought A K Hudsey's interest in 670 acres at Birch creek mouth with seventy dairy stock. He plans extensive improvements and remodeling to create a leading Umatilla county dairy operation with high quality thoroughbred stock. Wool growers oppose 100 percent rise in national forest grazing fees at the 19th annual convention.
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Reith, Or
J. M. Harrison
Uiis City
A. K. Hudsey
Portland
Birch Creek
Reith
Harrison
Umatilla
Tribune
National
Oregon Wool Growers’ Association
Pershing Nominated for Major General in Mexico Campaign
Brigadier General J J Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Force in Mexico, has been nominated to be a major general. The appointment would elevate his rank as the United States strengthens command in the theater.
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Peraning
Washington
J. J. Pershing
Mexico
Markets in Portland and Seattle Grain and Hay Prices
Portland markets list Wheat values for several varieties from Bluestem to Fortyfold and Red Russian with prices ranging from 1.26 to 1.82 per unit. Barley No 1 feed at 96 per ton and Timothy hay at 21 per ton. Eastern Oregon wool price listed at 8 cents and 1916 crop notes show 610 percent. Seattle markets show Bluestem at 1.42, Club at 1.28, Fortyfold at 1.98, and other wheats including Red Rossten 1.50 and Turkey Red 1.42.
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Portland
Oregon
Seattle
Bluestem
Club
Red Rossten
Fife
Turkey Red
Colored pioneer Mrs Frank Buckner dies in Pendleton
Mrs Frank Buckner of near Pilot Rock, one of Umatilla county’s first colored residents, died Sunday in Pendleton of pneumonia. Born July 9 1849 in North Carolina, she lived through slavery and moved with her family to Walla Walla after the Civil War.
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Walla
Buckner
Charles
Louis
Wheeler
Mattie
Liezie
Alaska
Frank Buckner
Pilot Rock
Umatilla County
Pendleton
North Carolina
Oregon towns plan budgets and industry in 1917 notes
Coquille Coos County budgets 25000 for courthouse costs while Vermon t firm at Coos Bay makes croquet balls from local myrtle wood. Oregon City Moose lodge to rise a 20000 two story building. Albany commer cial club pushes for open river from Salero Corvallis. Columbia basin expects 100 to 200 grain elevators to smooth 1917 wheat handling. Roseburg shifts county road work to contracts of 1000 or more. Reedsport and other lines report cattle shipments and railroad growth. Lane County Fruit Exchange ships apples to Chico. Goos Bay ship out ship knees for local jobs. MacRae ranch 8000 acres in Grant county sold for 200000, with 1000 sheep, 100 horses, 100 cows. Ottawa notes Canada tears up 1000 miles of rails for western front supply needs.
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Coquille
Coox County
Coos Bay
Oregon City
Moose Lodge
Albany
Salero Corvallis
Columbia River
Roseburg
Reedsport
Umpqua
Eugene
Lane County Fruit Exchange
Chico
Cal
Goos Bay
la Grande
MacRae
Grant County
Papa
Ritter
Hepprar
John Dey River
Hughes Named for Bar Presidency in Albany
Charles E. Hughes has been named for the presidency of the New York State Bar Association by the nominating committee of that organization in Albany New York.
Congress Recess Plans Amid Tariff and War Talks
Washington dispatch reports Congress to recess Saturday through January 2 as debated tariff suspensions and war financing. Railroads voluntarily suspend new rates effective December 26 to March, while President Wilson and cabinet study ways to raise revenues to cover a looming June 39, 1918 deficit. Major generals urge universal military training, warning the nation remains defenseless without it. Wilson will send central powers notes to allies without mediation. Ferris 640-acre homestead bill advances to the president for signature after cross‑party agreement.
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Washington
House
Sheppard
District of Columbia
Senate
Ways and Means
Kitchin
Wilson
Congress
Inter Army
National Guard For
Border Service
Hugh L. Scott
Army
Leonard Wood
Wood
Scott
United States
Count von Bernstorff
Lansing
Germany
Interior Department
Railways and Men Geeks Seek Out of Court Settlement
Evaneville Indiana report says W G Lee of Cleveland head of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen announced negotiations between union leaders and railroad management aim to settle the entire controversy out of court before January 3 when the Adamson law takes effect. Oregon dairy production in 1916 totals 20 million dollars.
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Railways and Men Geek
Evaneville
Ind
W. G. Lee
Cleveland
Brotherhood of Railway Treinmen
Brotherhoods
Adamnson
War news shows little peace hope as Britain presses reparation
German press doubts any peace path if England demands payment. Lloyd George’s reply to Germany’s peace move draws British approval. Mackensen’s Roumania campaign near end. fronts show quiet with minor artillery duels and patrols. Joffre appointed advisor to Briand’s new war council.
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Germany
England
Lloyd George
von Mackensen
Roumania
Verdun
Macedonia
Joffre
Counsailor
Briand
War Council
Jury acquits defendants in liquor charge at Umatius Indian reservation
Found Not any Guy Haysong Basurarr of Pen dilaton were found not guilty by a federal jury on the charge of introducing liquor on the Umatius Indian reservation. Several businessmen and farmers testified after traveling from Portland where the case was tried for several days. A granite ore strike in the Ben Harrison mine in the Sumpter District showed $10 per pound ore.
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Guy Haysong Basurarr
Pendilaton
Umatius
Portland
Ben Harrison
Sumpter District
Northern Pacific Denies Ironclad Embargo on Western Shipments
President Hannaford said Western grain and lumber shipments are restricted but not embargoed. He attributed eastward car congestion to limiting indiscriminate acceptance, stressing the railroad must keep rolling stock on its own lines.
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Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Northern Pacific Railroad
Hannaford
Harmaford
Twin Cities
Tragedy at Marion Hotel Ends Youth and Life
A double tragedy in Salem revolves around unrequited love. Myrtle White, a 1-year-old Portland girl, shot and killed Thomas W. Cummings, 19, and then fatally wounded him. Police say motive appears to be unrequited affection.
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Salem
Marion
Myrtle White
Portland
Thomas W. Cummings
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