Oregon News Notes of General Interest
Mead will start carrier delivery for mail on April 1. Major James Bruen, Indian War veteran and Oregon planter, is dead at McMinnville at age 82. Hood River faces famine relief. wood and coal plentiful. Oregon Jersey Cattle Club met at Oregon Agricultural College in December. Hood River County budget rises to 181 401 with higher tax levy. Monmouth gravity water system survey completed. project costs exceed 46 000 dollars. Cottage Grove tannery paid over 50 000 dollars for produce and labor in 1919. total pack 289 tons. Salem hosts a public aviation bond election. Eugene votes on 76 000 bonds. State livestock sanitary board appointment to replace late J N Bure. One fatal Oregon accident in weekend prior. Filipino students celebrate nat ional holiday in Salem. Fireman severely injured near Klamath Falls. Tony Lettis rearrested after penitentiary discharge. Internal revenue official named Oregon prohibition director. State school fund investment recommended in bonds. Belo seeks 40 second feet water from Thomas Creek for 326 horsepower power. Phos Co receives order for apple cider processing in Salem. Reservoir project near Stanfield to flood acres for irrigation. 105 bridge projects advertised for 1919 construction. Douglas County crime note confirms capture of Leon Greyman. Lillian Leuthold case unsettled. Finley still considered for state fish and game commission. Pending compensation bill for injured workers to be drafted for January session. Officials deny major fruit and berry damage from recent freeze in Willamette Valley. Gasoline sales data show 80 million gallons sold in 1919 period.
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Mead
James Bruen
Oregon
McMinnville
Christan Business
Torugene Tnty Peaven
Hood Wiver
Coast Guard
Binlalaw
Oregon Jersey
Oregon Agricultural College
Perry A. Cupper
Albany
Linn County
Charles
Hood Fiver
Crewe
Columbia River
Robert N. Banfield
Whitney Dolne
Porthind
Oregon Land Settlement Commission
Br. J. Jones Haw
Monmouth
Cottage Grove
Eugene
Cottage Groves
K. G. Warner
Pendleton
Olcott
State Livestock Sanitary Board
J. N. Bure
Fiwan N. Swanton
Boston
Salem
Philo~math
Corvallia
Sax Tom
B. T. Keaterson
California, Oregon & Eastern Railway
Klamath Falla
Tony Lettis
Johnson
Smith
Internal Revenue
Portland
Washington, D. C
G. G. Brown
State Land Board
Belo
Thomae Creek
Phos Company
Haw
New York
Ancor
Cawoal
Crunrywr @ Light company & mirenent ie
Moetburg
Douglas Roenig
Elen
Leon Greyman
Douglas
Aris
Yoncalla
Douglas County
Annan
Aberitt Quine
Harold Howell
Marshfield
Munier
Lillian Leuthold
Nandon
Juder Coke
Iron
Frank M. Warren
N. Fletechner
Mambere
Comutealan
Caneral Brows
Ite Pe Celal Seanton
Wilk Lamette Valley
C. J. Lewie
Oregon Growers Association
W. W. Brown
Polk County Growers Assotation
Oregon Industrie
Wanda
Fred Huehtel
Oregon Uty Uo Service Commission
Telerrane
R. I. Alpleton
United States Railwaye
Chicago
L. G Gilman
Seattle
Federal Allroad Administration
W. P. Andrews
Northwest District
Burea
Ban
Washington, D.C
Washington
Sam A. Roser
Konor
C. J. Lewis
Oregon Tira Ere Co-operative Association
Lakehurst to Host Expanded Chemical Warfare Testing
The War Department plans to concentrate the Chemical Warfare Service at Lakehurst proving ground, moving about 1400 men. The site selection follows a nationwide search for ordnance and chemical warfare test facilities, with Lakehurst touted as ideal for trials of new devices and toxic agents developed in wartime research.
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Tie War Department
Coce
Lakehurst
Chemical Warfare Service
Ipdicafés
Thie
Tandera Army
America
Lakehurnt
United States
Lakehuret
Uoet
Bertin
Plan for Strike Tribunal Outlined in Washington DC
The plan proposes a national industrial tribunal and regional boards to settle disputes before production stops. Decisions would have the force of trade agreements, with the aim of preventing service interruptions. Further study is needed to finalize a method acceptable to both sides. The note adds that interruptions are intolerable and need a workable frame. Also in personnel news, the American Legion opposes certain operas and concert performances in a telegram to the Americanism commission.
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Washington, D. C
Eutllound
National Industrial Tribunal
Regional Board of Inquiry
Diaputes
Deedeione
Austranspotis
Ind
Vierious Poate
Amerlent Legion
Geral
Arte Trian Artinis
Americanism Commission
Sugar May Be 20 Cents A Pound For Cuban Crop
The public may pay 20 cents a pound for the 9,000,000 pounds of Cuban sugar now being delivered and distributed, according to a statement by Federal Food Administrator William.
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New York
William
Loganberry culture warns delaying trellis use until spring
A deep study on loganberry culture advises growers to postpone vine placement on trellises until spring to avoid freezing damage after a record cold spell in the Willamette valley. The piece notes past recommendations by Lewie and highlights recent frost impacts on acres on trellises. It also mentions a large potato land purchase inquiry between Powell Butte and Princeville by George Le Burtt and the Deschutes Valley Seed Company filing for incorporation with capital at $50,000.
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Loganberry Growere
Lewie
Browere
Willamette Valley
Powell Butte
Princeville
George le Burtt
Oregon
Deschutes Valley Seed Company
Guy
Dobeen
Redmond
Mr. Burtt
George Te Reid
Commpany
California
Trainmen oppose anti strike laws declaration issued
Representatives of four railway brotherhoods and allied trades adopted a declaration opposing legislation that would make railway strikes unlawful. The conference with President Gompers framed the policy, urging removal of penalties against workers striking, and affirmed labor’s demand that government refrain from peacetime controls.
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Washington
Gompers
Kaler
New Jersey Prepares to Defy Prohibition Preamble
State Senator Thomas Brown will introduce an amending measure at the next legislature session challenging the eighteenth amendment. New Jersey has not ratified the amendment and may disobey the Volstead Act by pursuing a state enforcement bill. In Chicago warnings go to employers to alert workers about wood alcohol dangers amid rising poisonings, with total Christines poisonings reaching 26 since July.
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New Brunswick
New Jersey
Chicago
Hoffman
Chinese women prove financial prowess in 1948 drive
Chinese women demonstrated strong financial ability during a recent campaign of the World War II era business effort in Montana. They completed wage and budget tasks in preparation for the year’s work, examining entries with a large group and recording records as part of evaluating funds and necessary costs.
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Chinoms
Ian
Tlontain
Machinists Vote Strike Affects Over 100000 Union Men
Washington reports the machinists union votes to strike after weeks of debate over a railway labor bill. Only a small fraction of workers endorse immediate walkout, while fear of government opposition restrains action. Brotherhoods collaborate with the railway employes department to study a broader plan for cooperative banks and stores as part of a cost cutting drive.
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Waanington
Crountaet
Iachimiete
Congrem
Yy Tinien
Bath Houses
Congros
Juhmston
Rushtvat
Imternations
Nrw
Malway
Ball Brotherhopes
Washington
Faihread
Amerian Federstat of Labor
Altough Ell Nebulous
Banka
North Dakota
Snd & Chain of Cooperative Sures
Legion Posts Wisely Scattered Across Regions
A report from national headquarters notes posts distributed in multiple locations including England Canada and the United States. Hawaii has five posts while Cuba Panavis and the Philippines each hold one. Ten states reportedly have around 200 posts each.
Japanese doctor 3 WCA official linked to conference
Dr Pouthous and Dr Inowge, Japanese officials connected with the Young Women’s Christian Association, faced scrutiny over influence in Tokyo schools. The report notes about 500 women physicians and 400 medical students in Japan, with Dr Juonye as the sole delegate from Japan to the WCA International Conference of Women Physicians, held in September and October.
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Pouthous Et Treys
Japan
Young Women's Christian Anneclation
Japes
Inowge Haa Heer
Algo
Juonye
Tomo Inouye
Tokyo
International Conference of Women Physicians
French ex-soldiers demand veteran leaders in elections
Former soldier groups push for new conditions and new men in the coming legislative election. They claim 80 percent of candidates should come from military organizations. Among veterans, ace Rene Fonck reportedly runs on the ticket with Georges Mandel, allied to Premier Clemenceau.
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Chamber of Deputies
Soli
Ratiltery Svington
Rene Fonck
Witha
Georges Mandel
Premier Clemenceau
Poisonous Drinks Said to Kill Many Across States
Reports from eight eastern cities and Chicago describe numerous deaths and illness linked to poisonous alcohols. New England shows the heaviest toll with four deaths. arrests of suppliers in New York and New Jersey are noted as officials intensify a purge of tainted beverages.
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New York
Wiley
New England
New Jersey
New Eaghland
Tess
Ilness
Loset
Solel Puo
Chicopos
Mass
Springfield
Holyoke
Greenfield
Main
Hartford
Conn
Thompsanville
Chicago
Newark
S.J
Naval Decoration Inquiry to Be Led by Navy Chief
A broad probe into war service decorations for naval officers will be led by Rear Admiral Knight with a joint congressional inquiry to follow. Secretary Daniels ordered the Knight board reconvened to review awards and consider objections from officers, with Sen. Senate and Rep. Lutkina preparing for a full hearing when Congress reconvenes. Henry B. Whitton and Henry T. Mayo are among officers who have written to the secretary on the awards.
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Washtnetoo
Sime
Savy Department
Cam Grees
Department
Daniela
Naval Board
Knight
Lutkina
Massachusetts
House Naval Committee
Senate
Congress
Daniels
Henry B. Wileton
Henry T. Mayo
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