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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-24
Firemen Arrive on Scene of
Disaster and do Wonderful
Work ReScuing Dead and
Wounded in Big Memphis
Oil Ruin.
MOTHER, FIVE CHILDREN
KILLED IN ONE HOUSE
Sparks From Workman'S CHS
Ell Fall Into Tank Containing
$4,000 Gallons of Gasoline,
Reported Cause Of Accident.

MEMPHIS, Jan. 24.-Q. P.)-
Twenty-Five were killed when a series
Of explosions wrecked the Colyar-
Reese oil companyg plant here. Fire
men arrived Immediately after the
first Of the explosions and did wonder.
fll work in rescuing the dead and dy-
ing. They roped of the streets two
blocks away in preparation for see
end series Of explosions, which were
expected. More than dozen houses
were blown up. In one hosse, a moth
sr and five children were Killed. Ter
Aead negroes We're counted by one
man. The explosions We're caused by
a spark from the chisel OF . man work.
ing on the tank containing fifteen
thousand gallons Of gasoline. which
first blew up. No trace was found OF
the man.
The majority Of those killed are be-
lieved to be negroes Twenty four
men. including four whites were due
10 be working at the plant when the
tank blew up. The only hope given
for any Of them is that some may have
teen late arriving az work Fearing
houses within a half mile radius 3f
be plant VIII be wiped out, should
more EXPLOSIONS occur the police. can
Sassed that section 81 North Memphis
warning the residents to get as far
away as possible.
MEMPHIS. Jan. 24.-(A. P)--An
explosion Of tank car filled with gas
oline set fire to a row of small dwell
ings, occupied mostly by negroes. in
the north end Of Memphis today. a
number Of persons are missing and the
police estimated early today that as
high as 25 were dead and so injured.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-24
1900 CASUALTIES FROM
BIG OFFENSIVE ON WEST
FRONT RECORD FOR DAY

More than 80 shooters from :
: Pendleton joined residents Of the .
Stanfield vicinity Sunday in =
: rabbit shoot on the Toskins q
<ranch at the mouth Of Stage p
Gulch. There were over 100 Z
. shooters in all in the party and It =
10 estimated that more than 1900 >
; rabbits were killed during the 4
: day. The shoot was staged by :
Hosklns BROTHERS and at noon =
they served a lunch to all who =
had come TO assist in Kidding :
their section Of the pests. Theirs :
was the third Sunday rabbit =
shoot In the west end in the past .
Is days and was. like its prede- .
cessors, a success. =
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-24
GOVERNMENT EXPERTS
SEE GREAT PROSPERITY
REVIVAL BY APRIL |.
Predict Factories Will be Run
ming Full Tilt, Foreign Trade
Will Pick Up, and Railroads
to be Rushed Full Time.

WASHINGTON. sJan. 24.--tU. PD
Industrial depression throughout
the world has reached its low point,
from now on conditions will improve
according to reports Of government
experts gathered here. More than six
million workers are now idle in the
United States and principal European
countries il is. estimated. BY April
It was predicted, there will be much
less unemployment, factories win be
running fun time, foreign trade will
pick up, railroads will be rushed and
prosperity will be general. Revival OF
commercial activity already has set In,
plants are beginning to open and op-
crate full time in many sections Of
the country.
Retail concerns already have begun
to experience slight increase in buy
ing and textile mills of New England
and the south are beginning to report
increase In orders. With revival OF
industry will come greater production
and stabilized or lower prices, govern.
ment economists say,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-24
hooks ARE CLASSIFIED

Miss Sabra Mason. county librarian.
and Miss Freda Glover. assistant.
spent Friday and Saturday In classi-
fying the books at the Freewater.
Ferndale and Weston branches of he
county sy9tom. They have done this
work at various branches In the coun-
~ during the fall and winter
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-24
'sRE eslIMY WITH VAST
WAX MATERIALS FOUND
IN CITIES OF GERMANY

BERLIN, Jan. 24.--(A. PA
semi-official statement issued today
says evidence Of the existence OF q red
army, created by the German com-
munist party, has been revealed by
hearchers In Essen, Densseldorf, Elber-
field and Bremen. The statement de-
elares that the red army possesses
light and heavy guns in vast quanti-
ties and other war material.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-24
RUSS SITUATION MOST
IMPORTANT PROBLEM IN
ALLIED COUNCIL MEET
Wilson'S Note Requesting Qua
rantee From Diplomats That
Russia Wont be Attacked
Puts Troublesome Question
in Forefront.

PARIS, Jan. 24,-(U. P.)-The
Russian situation was one of the most
important confronting the allied cou-
ell when it met here. Wilson's note
requesting the allies to give guaran-
tees that Russia wont be attacked put
10 situation 30 the forefront. The
allies must decide whether they'll fol-
low Wilson's wishes. ether big ques-
tions confronting the premiers We're;
German reparations.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-24
PASSAGE OF PACKER law
BY SENATE IS DOUBTFUL

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2i.--tU. P0--
Passage of the Kenyon-H Hendrick pack
OF bill Is looked upon as extremely
doubtful after the senate discussed II
three hours. A poll taken by the sup
porters of the bill showed large
rumber of "doubtful' senator's Tho
poll indicated about 81 voters for the
Lii, "a against It and 81 doubtful
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-24

md srstem Eor sehools

SALEM Jan. 24.--(A. PA coun
ty unit system Of taxation for schoo
districts is to be embraced in bill
being prepared by a committee Of the
county superintendent association oi
the state. The object is to eliminate
inequalities now existing among dis
iricts, which long have been a target
Of criticism. Under the proposed bin
school districts would be divided into
three classes. city districts, village dis
lricts having from 500 to 1000 pupils
and countw districts
Urg1 Years for President
SALEM, Jan. 2A.-(A. P.)-The
Oregon members Of congress are
urged TO support the constitutional
amendment extending the term Of Of
flee Of the president Of the United
States to eight years in a joint reso-
Luton introduced by Representative
Lee of Multnomah.
SALEM. Jan. 24.-(U. P.)-State
censorship OF moving picture films
ana houses is provided in a bin which
Childs and Fledger
win 'introduce Tuesday and Wednes-
day 1t provides a board of three
censors, appointed by the governor. A
headquarters board will be in Port
land and members viii be entitled to
actual expenses while engaged in ad-
ministering the law. The authors Of
the bill point out there is no censor
ship over films and movie houses out
size Of Portland and it is contended
the same care ought to BE- exercised
over the character Of films slaewp -te
people outside of Portland as within
the city.
SALEM, Jan. 24.-U. P)-The
port Of Portland consolidation fangie
has reused the house from its digni-
fled calm and swept ii into heated
oratory when Joseph asked various
bills relating 10 the question be taken
from the senate Judiciary committee
of which Mosier is chairman. and sub
mitted to a committee of the whole
house for further consideration and
final report. Moser jumped to his
feet in battle array and from then on
until adjournment the fight ragged
back and forth across senate chamber
only TO be interrupted by the Eber-
hard motion FOR recess and lunch. 1t
was then taken up again at = O'Clock.
Joseph contended the problems pre-
iented in the consolidation program Of
The state are of wide Importance and
hat the whole senate should have a
store in the discussion. Thomas, who
Joseph, referred to Moses
is paid attorney of the port OF
Portland commission, and contended
t was not right for Moses to preside
over the hearing and guide the desti-
ny of the port consolidation program.
SALEM. Jan 24.-(A. P)-Four
bills were before the house
committee on education today to pro-
'ide free text books in elementary
chools. make school elections CON
orm to general elections, fix school
directors terms in certain districts.
and remove property restrictions on
voters at school elections.
SALEM. Jan. 24.-CA. P)-The
enate after acrimonious debate on
notion that the committee be ordered
% report Immediately on the Portland
CONTINUED on page 81
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-24
sin Memory Of Bloody Sunday
in PetrOgrad, Panuary q,
l905' Caption Under Which
Meeting is Advertised.
OFFICERS ACT UNDER THE
STATE SYNDICALlSM ACT
Mayor Baker Announces That
All Gatherings Of Suspected
Radical Organizations Will
be Prohibited in Future.

PORTLAND, Jan. 24.-(A. P)-
The police arrested thirteen alleged
radicals. seized quantity Of radical
literature and prohibited a meeting
scheduled last night advertised as "1n
memorial OF bloody Sunday In Petro-
grad January 22. 1906" Those under
arrest are charged with violating the
state criminal syndicalism act Mayor
Baker announced all meetings Of al
legged radical organizations would be
prohibited hereafter.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-24
Weather,

Reported by Major Lee Moorhouse.
weather observer.
Maximum, 80.
Minimum. ".
Barometer, 29.72.
Snowfall. inches.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-24
S0L0N INTRODUCES BILL
GIVING DEATH PENALTY
PUNISHMENT TO BANDITS

: SALEM. Jan. ga. PA
, Din proposing capital punish
: ment for holdup men was intro
ddced by Senator Hume. The :
bill would make II an offense
punishable By hanging to assault !
with intent 70 kill or place any 4
person in robbery or attempted 4
: robbery.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-24
Farmer Conlrncts PIanned.
Misc nEITS M

Miss Daphna Pelts. stenographer at
the office OF Fred Bennlon, county
agent. is confined by Illness to her
homo today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-24
MARKETS

PORTLAND, Jan. 24.--tA. P@--
Cattle weak. hogs lower, Si1.00@
i1.25; sheep steady, eggs. butter weak.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-24
UNATILLA COUNTY JOINS
IN GRAIN ASSOCIATION

/ umatilla county united with Wasco
Sherman, Morrow. Gillian and WAL
Iowa counties IN the formation al The
Dalles OF the Oregon State Grain
Growers Association, cooperative
non-prof't organization designed to
control the marketing Of the major
poruon OF wheat grown IN the state.
REPRESENTATIVES from the various
counties were present at the formation
OF the association with S. j. Culley OF
Weston, representing the UmatilIa
county Farm Bureau.
The new organization IS statewide
in scope and said TO be the largest at
Tempt al cooperative marketing yet
tried in oregon. II was designed, ac-
coriing 70 the contract, to eliminate
speculations in wheat: finance wheat
growers in need Of money before the
crop has matured; market the wheat
IN an orderly manner and prevent VI
oleni fluctuations in the wheat mar
ket: control enough of the wheat
grown in Oregon so that the co-opera-
tive organization can sell the wheat
direct from grower 20 the consuming
mills, cutting out grain dealers prof
its, which inclndes the profits now
said TO be derived by dealers from
blending the wheat.
State TO BE Divided.
n taef Fisn oe sreisaigag4sas. evlsieh
is modeled after those IN use by Cali
fornia. idaho and Washington coop
erative associations. the state win be I
divided into nine districts, each dis |
trict representing from 100000 to 1
100000 bushels of wheat. Each dis |
trict will have one delegate plus ad- /
ditional delegates for every 500 900 /
bushels Of wheat signed up in that dis
trlct. The total number Of delegates I
is not to exceed 80, however.
From these delegates, eight direc
tors viii be elected one more director +,
being chosen by the president Of Ore |
gon Agricultural college to represen;
the interests Of the people.
The directors will appoint man
ager for the association and also AZ
executive committee of three from
their members, who will keep chee
on the various operations Of the organ.
ization.
Farmer Contracts Planned.
The plan Of organization includes {
siN-year contract with the farmer
members. under the terms Of which al
wheat is to be delivered and solo
through the association. A fine of q
cents a bushel will be levied against
any member who sells wheat outside
of the association, and suit will be in.
stituted against that member Il nee
essary. This clause is designed to pre-
vent the undermining of the new or
ganizations by INSCRIPTIONS wheat
spectators who would overbid the sale
price received by the farmers through
the association in order TO cause its
Decentralization, TO his advantage. il
was pointed out at the meeting
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-24

Continued on page So
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-24

Continued on page 5.A
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-24
THE
WEATHER
FORECAST

Tonight and
Tuesday rain
or snow war;
ner tonight.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-24

IN addition to the warehouse. the
offices and the feed mill in the build
1ng there were two carloads of stock
salt, several consignments OF feed ana
nay and some. sacked flour lost. The
'oss on this material is not heavy and
is understood to be covered by insur-
ance.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-24

DAILY EDITION

The East oregonian ~ Eastern Ore.
gon' sgrcatcst newspaper and - 4
selling force gives to the advertiser
over twice the guaranteed paid eircu-
latlon Ia Pendlet0n and Umatilta coun-
~ Of eny other Newspaper.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-10-31
PLOT UNEARTHED TO KILL FORMER
 GREEK PREMIER
Federal Secret Service Off, cials at Chicago Discover
 Murder Plot.
GREEK ROYALiSTS ARE
 SUSPECTED INVOLVED
Venezelos and His Bride Leave Chicago for Visit
 in Western States.

CHICAGO, Oct 31--The Herald and Examiner claim today that Fed eral secret service officers unearth- ed plot to assassinate former Pre- mier Venezelos, of Greece, who with his bride left here yesterday for California.
 The government officers are keep ing details of the plot secret, but it is announced that the plot is be- lieved to be the work of Greek Roy alists
 Eleutherios Venezelos stepped upon American soil for the first time when he recently arrived on Cunard liner and landed in New York City. Twenty thousand persons, shouting, crying, shrieking, and many of them hystercal, greeted the former Pre- mier. The decorations were blue and white of the Greek national emblem, blending with the red white and blue of sOld Glofsy"
 After visiting in the East he came here for several days and left yes terday for the West 41Ht9ss
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-10-31
HISTORY OF CASE

DEDIIAM, Mass, Oct. 31.-Nicola Sacco and Bartolomea Vanzetti were convicted here July IA of the murder in the first degree for the killing of paymaster and his guard in pay roll robbery at Braintree in April 1920. The evidence turned on the question of identity, counsel for the men advancing alibis. It was charg ed that they were arrested because they were radicals, The men were admittedly radicals and followers contributed to fund, said to have to- tailed $60,000, for their defense. Mo- tions for new trials are pending.
 Sacco and Vazetti are nationals of Italy, men who have lived here for a decade or more without being nat uralized. Both by their admissions during the trial had been actively engaged in disseminating radical pro- paganda. After their arrest fellow members of radical movements ral- lied to their aid
 Italian interest in the trial result ed from the nationality of the men and from the fact that dispositions from Italy entered into the evidence
 M. A. Ferrante, Italian consul at Boston, was an attendant at several sessions of the trial He explained that he was present. under instsuc- tions from his government, to observe the proceedings.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-10-31
UNITED MINE :...:. :. :. WORKERS ARE
 TIED UP TIGHT
Injunction Issued Against Unions Trying to Organ
 ize Tn Coal Field.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 31.-Federal sued an injunction directing h the United Mine Workers to stop their efforts to unionize the Williamson coal fields iri West Virginia The ground given was that the union WAS seeking to restrain trade..s
 The court did not deny the. right of the workers to organize but held the miners efforts in West Virginia were in furtherdnce of conspiracy with the operators in disorganized fueds to shut off competition in non-union mines. Judge Anderson said he would not enjoin peaceful efforts of union organizations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-10-31
TRAFFIC PARAlYZED

VANCOUVER, B. C., Oct. 31.- Floods, slides and washouts on the railways east of here have paralyzed traffic with Eastern Canada. Prop erty loss is estimated at more than $1,00O,000.
 It will be at least three days be- trains operated through.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-10-31
Nor Partisans of North Dakota Lose Out m Recall

FARGO, N. D., Oct 31.-The recall in Fridays election of Governor Lynn J. Frazier, Will liam Lemke, attorney general. and John N Hagan, commission CT of agriculture and labor, is conceded by the Fargo Courier News.
 The coalition candidates have been elected and are k. X. Nes- tos,' for governor; Sveibjorn Johnson, attorney general, and Joseph A. Kitchen, Commissioner of agriculture and labor.
 Both Independent and Non Partisan factions have agreed that Nestos' election will be from 4,00O to 1000 A. C. Townley ascribes the defeat to over-confidence of the farmers and consequent failure to vote, declaring there is just as much Non-P ParUisan sentiment as ever
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-10-31
Lobster For His Last Meal Condemned Mans Request

done in the American fashion" as it appears on the menus of the best establishments. required deep water stomach, in order to digest it.
 Cant I get you something in stead" asked one of the guards, "a sardine or some other kind of fish?"
 American lobster or nothing" de- manded the man abont to die 'I have always adored American lob ster, but I have never been able to eat it without suffering from indiges- tionefor hours afterward"
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-10-31
IRISH WAR IS
 NOW PROBABLE
Premier Makes Grim An nouncement- Strengthen
 Ireland's Grown Forces.

LONDON, Oct. 31.-Premier Lloyd George, addressing the House Of Commons this afternoon, indicated the possibility of legislation to put position.
 Premier Lloyd George said: '' cannot conceal the position 1 may have to make. It Is grim ar- nouncement. It is impossible to set ger and dishonor."
 The Premier further said that Irish conference broke down and he would ask the House of Commons to imms J. lately strengthen the Crown forces.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-10-31

CABIN. France, Oct. 31-Men con- demned to death, 1t has become a custom in France, may eat or drink what they like for thei last meal. Most of them ask for rum and a cigarette
 The prosecutor of the republic was amazed when few days ago. con demned assassin refused them and. in response to a request as to what he desired. said: T should like to have 'homard iAmeric line.." The "Americsp lobster or the lobster
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-10-31

BALTIMORE, Oct. 31.-Judging a girls fitness for business by the length of her hair as an employment standard, has little more to recom- mend N than the selection of man because he wears a bow tie or four.in-hand. in the opinion of Dr.
 william w. Guth, president of Couch CT College of Baltimore. While 2 little vanity is good for any womeH, .'bObbed brains" are a more vital suL- ject than b0bbed hair, according to President Guth. :.
 ''H Is difficult to see why this harmless feminine whim has aEoused such videapread discussion" Dr.. 0uth added. unless, perhaps. it Is
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-10-31
Why Bobbed Hair Agitation
 Better Than Bobbed Brains

true that we delight in making noun tains out of hOlehills. For, all 'te evidence visible from college of flee points to the fact that the young girl of today is aiming toward a standard not to be compared with uniform coiffures-the standard of real usefulness in the home. in the community and in the world of busi- ness.
 "So much has been said about the vanities and frivolities of the modern girl that 1t is only fair to point out thar the average girl of today is far better equipped mentally than the girl of generation ago. The girl of today wants to be useful as well as ornamental"
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-10-31
Yukon River Is Running
 With Ice; Man Rescued

DAWSON, Y. T., Oct. 31.-The Yu- kcn River is now running heavily with ice between Selkirk and Daw- son. Fred Johnson, woodsinan, was rescued from a raft of wood opposite the city. He was unable to make landing because of the ice floes and had to be rescued by Will liam Moore, government cffieer who went out in a canoe to ais assist ance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-10-31
Sale of Beer Is to Be
 Started Immediately

WASHINGTON. D. C., Oct. 31.- A complete understanding has been reached with the prohibition unit to permit beer being made immediately available for the sick under the treasury regulations. Internal Reve- nue Commissioner Blair made this announcement today after a confer ence with Prohibition Commissioner Haynes.
 The announcement is interpreted as meaning that stocks of beer on hand in brewery warehouses can be sold at once for distribution to the sick
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-10-31
Soldiers' Bonus Fight
 Is Started in Senate

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31.-Senator Harry s. New. of Indiana, today op- ened tho Republican fight for Sena- tor Reeds soldiers bonus amend ment to the tax revision bill. Sena- tor New declared the amendment was unconstitutional
 Senator Reeds amendment would place a tax on excess profits Of cor poration sand he claimed the reve- nue derived should go to pay ex- service mems bonus.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-10-31
SCENE OF DESOLATION

VICTORIA, B. C.. Oct. 31.-Twenty three persons are known dead, 13 and perhaps more are missing and 15 were seriously injured as result of the disastrous flood which plunged down the steep mountainside last Friday night and transformed the model mining settlement at Britannia Beach to a scene of desolation and ruin. All those injured are expecte l to recover
 Nearly half of the 115 houses com prising the town were washed out and destroyed
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-10-31
Defense in Arbuckle Case
 Is Outlined by Attorney

CHICAGO, Oct. 31.-The defense of Roscoe Arbuckle, on a manslaugh ter charge in connection with the death of Miss Virginia Rappe, will be based on physiology. according to Charles s. Brennan, his attorney. who is now here on the way to San Francisco. Arbuckle will go to tria! on November '.
 Brennan said the defense will con tend that Miss Rappe was suffering from malady pronounced permanent and chronic eight years ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-10-31
Prettiet Legs In the World Are in America

NEW YORK, Oct 31.-Mary Garden, director general of the Chicago Opera Company, who has returned from Europe with bobbed hair and conviction that American girls might well ig- nore the Parisien suggestion that longer skirts are the mode.
 "Why should our girls give up short skirts?" she asked. "They have the prettiest feet and the prettiest legs in the world"
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-10-31
Three Seattle Citizens
 Killed in Auto Accident

SEATTLE, Oct. 31.-Four were killed at Roy, Pierce county, vest sr- day afternoon when an automobile in which they were riding was struck by train. The victims were identi. fled late last night as being F. w. Beaver, wife and child, of Seattle, and Mrs. Shively. of Tacoma. The latter is Mrs Beavers mother.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-10-31
Prince of Lopburi Is
 To Reach America Today

VICTORIA, B. C., Oct. 31.-Prince of Lopburi, brother of the King of Siam. with large entourage. will reach this port today on board the Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Russia. He is making a tour of this continent and may go to Europe, re- turning to Bankok via the Suez Canal