31 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1919
Page
1
The Red Cross urges nationwide enrollment during Armistice Week to sustain relief work at home and abroad. Leaders cite five aims including disaster response, epidemic control, aid to veterans and families, and ongoing peacetime service to prevent future emergencies.
Oregon items record events across counties including Eugene fairs irrigation progress and school funding. Notables include deaths William Spayd and farmer Herman Rosenberg, a new Jackson County Cow Testing association, a Monmouth gravity water bond vote, and river fishing pricing.
Ling county sees boosted lumber and railroad shipments as sawmills stay busy. Heppner approves 133000 sewer extension and street work while Elk Inke slated for winter takings. Dufur mayor resigns leaving the post vacant. Inheritance taxes total 218495.19. Water bonds of 100000 authorized for Willow creek gravity system. Army store in Portland reports 97874 in sales. Forest service folder highlights Crater Lake region data. Four armed robbers steal about 300 from Portland Railway workers. Dr. R. Low Steiner returns from prison inspection tour. Mackenzie Pass road closed for winter. Hawley Pulp expansion near Oregon City. River mining revival boosts Monomestead activity. Clarence Johnson pleads guilty in murder case. life sentence. No special session on woman suffrage unless requested. Industrial accidents show six fatalities in week. Beaver/Bebe suit over syrup sales ongoing.
New York male teachers urged to petition for leave of absence and take up pick and shovel if the coal miners strike proceeds. Homer Hi Gray, president of the association of men teachers and principals of New York City, calls for a meeting next Saturday to consider action.
In Cleveland Ohio a report from Washington dated December 13 states labor and farmers pursue cooperative buying to cut out middlemen between farm and home. Warren Stone grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers announced the objective in an address.
Salem observes November 11 as a holiday marking the first anniversary of the signing of the aviation accord by Governor Olcott. In Ohio, 500 National Guard troops were mobilized in Akron for strike duty, with Canton mentioned in guarding duties.
The American Red Cross, in a Washington statement, vows to finish the war task at one hundred percent and to continue expanding relief and civilian health services. It outlines higher standards, cooperation with Public Health Nursing, dietetics, home care, First Aid, and an extended junior program to strengthen community health centers nationwide.
President Wilson and his cabinet warn miners that the planned coal strike is unlawful and must be rescinded by November 1. The statement emphasizes enforcement of the law and national interest, while noting labor secretary discussions and possible emergency measures.
Washington reports allied and neutral nations may vote at the initial labor conference if the organizing committee’s views are followed. The United States cannot be officially represented without Senate approval of the treaty. Samuel Gompers attends as German Austrian and Finnish delegates face conference decision. The Johnson amendment increasing US voting power in the League was defeated 88 to 40. Senate leaders aim to expedite German peace terms despite delays. both houses meet with a possible November 10 adjournment and a separate House recess discussed.
Dr. Livingston Farrand, renowned American public health expert, becomes head of the American Red Cross succeeding Henry P. Davison. He toured Seattle Spokane and Portland meeting Red Cross chapters in Alaska Idaho Oregon and Washington. He warned that postwar challenges threaten national vitality and urged citizen support and membership.
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