Oregon News Notes General Interest Highlights Oregon
Oregon reports on building permits in The Dalles and Port lands, sheriff’s purchases in Oregon City, grasshopper plagues in Klamath Marsh, a Rotary Club charter at Ontario, and bumper cherry yields in La Centre. It notes cattle feed costs, rail car shortages, a 1600-strong Burne tow, and a Portland chamber of commerce launch. Also mentions the Oregon Rural Letter Carriers convention, Bay City bonds, veterans reunions, and irrigation districts.
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Arguet
Dalles
Oregon City
Klamath Marsh Country
Ontario
Laue
Klamath County
Condon
American Legion
California
Cooselden
Burne
Chamber of Commerce
Mason-Merman Company
Portland
Dalian Downsville
Oregon Rural Letter Carriers’ Teociation
Independence
Bay City
Alerest
Roseburg
Oregon
En Hneera Offici
Odd Phrase Attributed To Professor Garner
A fragment notes Professor Garner remarking on a jungle cadence attributed to a female ape, describing it as a call she often hears in this country, with awe from listeners.
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Garner
Unclear fragmentary item on threats and safety concerns
The readable text presents a chaotic question about why certain threats persist and remain as safety concerns, but it lacks concrete names dates places or events to form a proper summary or identify entities.
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Pershing Refuses Testimony Before Congressional Subcommittee
General Pershing declined to testify before the wartime expenditures subcommittee, citing records shipped to the United States, prompting a joint statement by Representatives Royal Johnson and Oscar Bland lamenting military civil authority conflict. He will be summoned later in the United States. Critics of Russia claim the country has regressed vastly in history.
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United States
President to Gall Wage Conference
President Wilson announced plans to convene a conference of labor and industry representatives to reframe wage questions and improve capital labor relations. He expressed optimism over government efforts to lower living costs and urged citizens to aid production and avoid actions that raise prices amid labor unrest.
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Washington
Wilson
War prunes sale marks scars of conflict on home front
A year after the war began the government sold 3,000,000 pounds of prunes to fund the war effort. The move underscores wartime hardship and the sacrifices faced by soldiers and civilians alike as arms agreements framed daily life.
Allies Bid Farewell To Pershing In Paris
French leaders Clemenceau Pichon and Tardien joined the American ambassador and peace delegation to bid farewell to General Pershing as he departed for rest. Clemenceau praised his services and invited a future visit to France. President Wilson plans a nationwide tour to promote the peace treaty visiting 30 cities from Washington to San Diego and back through the plains and west. Defense of Mexico message to congress defends Mexico’s conduct and protests foreign charges. Cardinal Mercier sails to the United States aboard the Aguimemnon.
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Paris
Preuiar Clamenceau
Pichon
Andre Tardien
General Pershing
Bie
Americas
M Clemenceau
Pershing
France
West
Washington
Wilson
Plains States
Pacific Coast
San Diego
Nevada
Utah
Wyoming
Colorado
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Tennesee
Kentucky
Louisville
Mexico City
Mexico
United States
Carranza
Congress
Governors Seek Coordinated War on Prices
Governors plan to assist in a national effort with Attorney General Palmer and President Wilson. They urge immediate cooperation to raise production and conserve resources, support fair price commissions, and curb profiteering to avert strikes and sustain wages. London Baron Fisher calls for scrapping the British navy.
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Palaer
White House
Wilson
Committee of Governors
Ute
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Grand Review of the Pacific Dee
Gan Vrancheco
Loyal Emery
Coles Valley
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Atddy
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Pacific Power & Light Company
David N.’ Roberg
State Board of Health
Hood River County Pioneer Society
Cradlebaugh
Glacier
J. H. Cradlebaugh
Hood River Glacier
Fruit Valley
Portland Post
Lelon
Dole
Labor Party
Portland Central Labor Council
Grange
Wosalon
Astoria Central Labor Council
Ol M. Irvin
Nowa
Legion
American Railway
Ex Prom Company
Willamette Valley
Oregon Dublin Vertice
Standard Theatre
Russia
Emencesy
America
Cardinal Mercier
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Brussels
London
Walla Walla
Harry Walters
Armstrong
Jay Neeland
Donna Card
Lorraine Trickey
Scoop
Martin
Eddie McCarty
Ben Oakes
Pinky Gist
Douglas-Fairbangs
Indian Congress
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