Oregon Legislature Opens with Prohibition Pact and Reform Bills
The Oregon legislature starts with orderly organization led by Senate President W.T. Vintan and Speaker Seymour Jones. They ratify national prohibition, form a soldiers relief commission, and pursue consolidation of state duties while considering criminal syndicalism curbs and a new state police. Aerial aims include veteran employment, road work, and land settlement for soldiers, with debates on tax limits and market commissions shaping the early session.
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Corp
Senate
W.T. Vintan
Yamhill County
House
Reymour Jones
Marion County
Keldowm
Hom
Kubll
Lewie
McParland
Multnomah County
Repator Wood
Washington County
Withycombe
W. B. Ayer
John H. Burgard
A. J. Cranston
Nh. Stevenson
Portland
Secretary of State
Sonate
Ft lx
Gonstor Dimick
Kubil
Dolshoriki
Orton
Multnomah
Watepollo
Strength of Army in Europe Debated by Officials
Washington reports discuss the level of U S military presence in Europe as officials and allied leaders decide the number of divisions to maintain. General March indicates counts will exceed the unofficial 30 division figure and notes demobilization of U S units has begun except for essential guard duties and detachments. The total to be demobilized stands at 1 177 000.
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Washington
Europe
United States
General March
March
Foch
Germany election riots flare in Berlin amid Spartacan clashes
London dispatch reports Berlin violence after Spartacans tried to destroy ballot boxes on election day. Clashes occurred on Wilhelmstrasse Hedemannstrasse and Hallesche Tor as attempts were made to storm Vorwaerts office. Dispatch notes high turnout across Germany and notable female participation despite bad weather.
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London
Berlin
Spartacans
Wilhelmstrasse
Hedemannstrasse
Hallesche Tor
Vorwaerts
Oregon House Debates Estate Passes and Prohibition Push
A bill by Representative Bohuebal tackles rates on dower and court advances in decedent estates and augments overall rates. Oregon ratified the national prohibition amendment 87 to 3, triggering state efforts to curb patent medicines with alcohol. President Baker of the Oregon Anti-Galcon league says new bills on patent medicines will be introduced. Cross of Clackamas seeks to amend the 1921 school certification law to allow university graduates to teach in grade schools. Camp Lewis authorized to demobilize the 13th Division, involving about 10,000 men.
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Crownell
Ametilla
Bean
Congress
Attenton
Oregon
Dodd
Umatilla
Soldiers Land Settlement
Secretary of the Interior
Lane
Senate
Eddy
Soldiers’ Settlement Board
United States
Hall Ant
Sellors Vetirement Woard
Withycombin
Hood Fiver
Lcense
Gordon
Bohuebal
Baker
Oregon AntiGalcon League
Cross
Clackamas County
Unclear military and political news reported
The report mentions 500000 German soldiers still under arms per a military expert. A Senate vote 60 to 21 dismisses La Follette disloyalty charges. Leaders Liebknecht and Luxemburg slain per Berlin announcements. Ohio utilities commission rejects McAdoo rate hike in Ohio. Chamberlain proposes enlistment resumption in the U S Army and land purchase for a national cemetery in Seattle. A steel shipyard strike with 30 000 workers closes every yard.
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Senate
Privileges and Elections Committee
la Follette
Wisconsin
Karl Liebknecht
Rosa Lusemburg
Spartacana
Germany
Berlin
Ohio Public Utilities Commission
W. G. McAdoo
Ohio
Chamberlain
United States Senate
Sno
Jane
Polish ministry formed by Paderewski gains broad support
Warsaw reports the ministry created by Ignace Jan Paderewski draws broad approval from all parties except nationalist radicals. The cabinet includes members from German Russian and Austrian Poland with bankers in Posen lending generously while M English of Posen secures the finance portfolio. Paderewski to head foreign affairs with five undersecretaries assisting.
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Bard
Paderewski
Warsaw
Polieh
Ignace Jan Paderewski
Radios! Boctativta
Ruslan
Austrian Poland
Posen
M. English
Asamed
M. Paderewski
Secretary Lane Eulogizes Roosevelt in Pension Bill
Washington reports a House pensions committee adopted Secretary Lane’s tribute to Theodore Roosevelt as part of a favorable report on a bill already passed by the Senate granting an annual pension of 5000 dollars to Mrs Roosevelt. In Seattle, 25,000 to 37,000 metal trades union members in Seattle Tacoma and Anacortes strike, halting most shipbuilding activity in the state.
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Lane
Roosevelt
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
House Pensions Committee
Senate
Seattle
Seatle
Tacoma
Anacortes
Germans Arm to Seat Back Poles Threaten Brandenburg
German government plans two armies to counter a Polish invasion threat with West Prussia under General von Quast and Silesia under Field Marshal Woyrsch. In Des Moines a captain and first lieutenant face arrest and three overseas soldiers were tried by summary court martial after a riot sparked by a traffic officer arresting a soldier for disorderly conduct.
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Berlin
Brandenburg
West Prussia
General von Quast
Silesia
Woyrsch
Des Moines
Iowa
Helmets to Boost Loan Prize Program
German helmets abandoned by the withdrawing army are being loaded for shipment to the United States to be distributed as prizes in the next loan campaign. London reports Prince John, youngest son of King George, has died at Sandringham after illness.
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Coblona
United States
King George
London
Prince John
Sandringham
Portland Markets Reported Prices for Farm Commodities
Market list shows Portland oats at 49.50 a ton for No 2 white feed, corn varying from 59 to 67. Whole corn priced 67 69. Timothy hay 20 32 per ton with al falta at 27.50. eggs 26 to 29 cents per dozen. poultry prices include hens 30 to 32 cents, springs 20 to 30 cents, roosters 23 to 30, ducks 30 cents, geese 20 to 26 cents, turkeys 44 to 40? per unit. Beattie Hay from Eastern Washington timber Timothy 36 per ton and alfalfa 94 per ton. butter 66 to 68 cents. other items include potatoes at 1.75 per hundred and various ranch eggs and poultry outlays.
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Portland
Harley
Standard Ford
al Falta
Egge—Ranch
Washington
Bolshevik Arms Trade Amid Frontline Turmoil
Warsaw reports Bolshevik troops slow their advance at the Polish frontier while German forces delay Grodno evacuation. Polish leaders accuse Germany of arming the Bolshevists, who issue proclamations of restoring order. Dispatches note Bolshevik porters seen with banners declaring Red Terror and Death to Non-Workers.
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Warsaw
Grodno
Falkenhayne
Suwalki
Hoffman
Koenigaberg
Bolshevista
Fifth Loan To Be Last War Drive
Washington reports Secretary Glass said only one more large war loan drive is planned. The Victory Liberty loan will run about three weeks in April and raise not more than 6.0 billion dollars and perhaps 5.0 to 6.5 billion.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Glass
Swedes to Join Fight in Lithuania to Stem Bolsheviki
Swedish military leaders report favorable views on dispatching a volunteer expedition into Lithuania to bolster defenses against the Bolshevik advance. The move aims to support Lithuanian forces and deter further Soviet advances in the region.
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Ruse
Stockholm
Len
Lithuania
Peace Conference Opens With Leaders' Speeches
The peace conference formally opened with messages from President Poincare and Premier Clemenceau. Wilson nominated Clemenceau for chairman as talks begin on a League of Nations to prevent wars and safeguard peace amid ongoing discussions in the supreme council.
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Poincare
Praince
Wilson
Premiser Clamencead
Congress
Lione George
Clemenceau
League of Nations
League
Iato Istabilah
Supreme Council
United States
Great Britain
France
PRESIDENT GETS PRESENTS FROM EUROPE TO WILSON
Paris reports a flood of gifts arriving for President Wilson and Mrs Wilson during their European tour. trunks and baggage fill their rooms yet more items pour in from all social classes across Europe. many gifts are priceless with sentimental value, especially those from children and families affected by the war.
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Europe
Wilton
Paris
Wilson
England
Italy
Washington
Childes
Public Service Commission Seeks Prompt Wire Return
Oregon public service commission demands the prompt return of wired telegraph items to owners. Charles K. Kim is summoned to appear for a time hearing to protest federal control of telecommunication charges and service.
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Salem
Oregon Public Service Commission
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Charles K. Kimboriaed
Euchinee
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