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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03
Harvesting
Underway

Under most favorable condi-
tions, harvesting progressed ma
terially during the week ending
August 2. according to the wealth
er bureaus summary of crop con
ditions. Water for irrigation il
generally plentiful, the report
states.
Harvesting is well along and
threshing from the shock is in
progress in some localities. Late
spring wheat and oats are suffer
ing from drought but in some
eastern counties are doing better
since the rain of the previous
week. These grains are generally
mature.
Haying continues under favor
able conditions. Pastures are dry
but there is generally ample feed
on mountain ranges. Stock gen
orally continues in good condi-
tion.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03
Local Farmer.
Is Called Away

Fred A. Meeske, for the past
four years a resident of this dis
trict, passed away suddenly this
morning about one o'clock at his
home four miles east of the city.
Mr.. Meeske came to Oregon from
South Dakota to take up farming
here. He was a member OF the
German Lutheran church.
He is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Minnie Meeske, and five chill
dren, William Meeske of Mime
sofa, Mrs. Amerlia Uppendahl OF
Aurora. Louis, Emil and Lille
Meeske of Salem. Funeral ar
rangements have not been made.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our appre-
citation for the acts of kindness
extended to us by many friends,
and especially the members of the
Elks lodge who conducted the
services at the funeral of Dur late
father and brother, A. G. Magers.
Helen Magers. Mary Magers,
Miss Minnetta Magers, Mrs. j. e.
Magers. James Magers. Mrs. S. e.
Woodington. Mrs. w. s. Thomp-
son. 1S4*
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03
$4,000 Catalogues. To
Be Distributed BY
Salem PoStoffice

Twenty-three thousand cata-
logues from a Chicago mail order
house are to be distributed in
Salem and vicinity by the Salem
postoffice.
Salem is the western distribut-
Ing point for all of this concerns
catalogues and the postage will
amount to $4,000, some Of the
catalogues going as far as the
fourth zone.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03
Police Hold Truck
With Wrong LicenCe

A motor truck, said to be the
property of Jack Eatch of Port
land, is being held today by the
Salem police. The truck was TAX
en- when it was learned that the
license plates which it carries were
issued for an automobile roadster.
o. II. Curry of junction City
was driving the truck. He was not
held by officers. The machine was
left standing on the streets last
night.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

Kurz of 1865 South Liberty street,
who passed away yesterday morn
ing at a local hospital will be
held Thursday at three o'clock
from the Leslie Methodist church,
Rev. H. N. Aldrich officiating.
Interment will be made in the City
View cemetery. Arrangements are
in charge of the Terwilliger fun
eral home. >
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03
Man to Build Four
Cottages in Salem:
$4,000 To Be Spent

building permits calling for the
construction Of four new houses
were issued to George H. stoddard
of this city this morning by Marx
Poulsen, deputy city recorder.
The new cottages will be built
at s25 Hood street, 635 Hood, 6l5
Hood and I4zs Broadway. They
will cost $500 each.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03
News Notes Of Salem and Vicinity Briefly Told

William Meeske. Mofelton. MINI.
Mrs. Amelia Uppendahl Of
Aurora; Louis Meeske, Emil
Meeske and Lille Meeske Of
Salem.
Funeral arrangements have not
as yet been made. The remains
ire In charge of Webb & Clough.
ocal undertakers.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

B. .. Garrett returned last night
from Mt. Hood where he attend
ed the climb staged by the Ameri-
can Legion. He was in the party
with Mrs. Beatrice Newcomer,
VINO suffered from inhaling fumes
from the volcano. Mr.. Garrett is
connected with the Salem COM
mercial club.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

Ralph Davis, night desk SER
geant at police headquarters, is at
present on his vacation. He is due
back in week and, following his
return, Officer Elmer White will
have two weeks leave.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

j. W. Potter, 800 w. Superior
street, complained to the police
yesterday that somebody had stol-
en- his hammock. Today he noti-
fled officers that he had a clew
which might lead to the thief's
apprehension.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03
CARD OF THANKS

To our friends who assisted us
and expressed their sympathy in
our great sorrow, we extend our
thanks.-Orlando and Esther
Horning, Mr.. and Mrs. F. F. Pet
ers. 1874
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03
Love, the jeweler, Salem.

Mrs. w. A. Petit, of the Court
apartments, is spending a few
days visiting friends at Roseburg.
Mr.. Petit is Salem correspondent
for the Portland Oregonian.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03
NELsoN-At his

NELSON-At his home in Lives
ley, August 8, Peter T. Nelson
at the age of "a years. He has
been a resident of LiYesley for
the past years. He is surviv-
ed by Mrs. Julia Henningsen of
Livesley, Morton F. Nelson of
Astoria. and number of sons
and daughters in the east. be-
side grandchildren and others.
Funeral arrangements have not
as yet been made. Arrangements
are in the hands of Webb & Clough
undertakers.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03
Coming Events : J.

Aug. B. X
Wilson ipMRealtOrs pa lunch :. :
con- Maf,O Marion County :
u.,.5sn, aas1 association at Sill : :
|. verton. r;rst Presbyter- x
y Aug, esurch annual picnic : !.
I fall grounds =
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

Earl Daue of the Ladd & Bush
bank, left Monday for Newport
where he will spend two weeks
vacation.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

The Rotary club listened today
to Jas. Crawford, of the state
treasurer's office, upon "The In
heritance Tax" and R. R. Board
man, late art editor of The Ro-
tartan and now boys work secre-
tary of the local Y. M. C. A.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

No damage resulted from two
small grass fires which the Salem
lire department was called on to
extinguish this morning. The.
first blaze broke out at 8:55 on
south Fourteenth street, and the
second one on south 18th street
at 1920. No difficulty was ex-
perienced by the fire fighters.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03
Died

Uled
MEITHOF-At her home on route
s, on August 2, Anna Rather
inc Meithof, at the age of 81
years. She was the wife of Will
liam Meithof.
Funeral services will be held at
the St. Louis Catholic church at
10 O'Clock Thursday, August 4.
The funeral arrangements will be
in charge of the Terwilliger home.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

novel line Of children's special
H.si stamped goods. Salem Elite
psss'itehing, p S2s Oregon bldg.
1851
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

Harry R. Hogue of Eugene ar
rived in the city this morning and
registered at the Marion.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

When he failed to appear yes
terday afternoon before Police
Judge Earl Race to answer to
charge Of. corner cutting prefer
red by Officer Birtchet, of the. Sa-
lem police department, R. w.
Fem of Yakima, Wash, forfeit
ed IS bail.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

The Central Labor council last
night voted to pay six dollars due
the Oregon state federation OF la
Dor. 1t also voted to pay the tele-
phone bill of six dollars and to
have the phone removed.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

/ WM. Hamilton, local manager
Of the Portland Railway, Light
and Power company, spent yester-
day transacting business in Port
land.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

A. D. Zinzer, who was arrested
by Officer Hayden and charged
with speeding, pleaded guilty yes
terday afternoon when he was ar
raigned before Judge Earl Race
in the police court. Zinzer paid a
fine of $40.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy B. Wilson of
Portland were in the city over
night.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

I. R. Smith, proprietor of
Smiths cigar store here, is in
Portland today transacting busi-
ness. He is expected to return by
automobile tonight.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

Judge 7. A. Mcbride leaves to-
night for st. Helens to spend his
vacation on his farm,
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

MEESKE-At his home four miles
east of Salem, early this morn
ing, Fred A. Meeske at the age
of 6S years. He is survived by
his widow, Mrs. Minnie Meeske,
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

Request that Salem police keep
on the look out for a certain di-
ninutiye Chinaman, wanted in
Portland, was received from the
Portland police department yes
terday by Chief of Police Moffitt.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

e, N. Miller of Corvallis has
been in Salem a couple of days.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

Justice Lawrence T. Harris, ae-
companied by Mrs. Harris, viii
leave tomorrow for Coburg where
they will spend some time on the
Harris farm
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03


,.n church annuai
! fair grounds y :
= 4 = y = = =
Court House Notes !
Circuit Court :,
y. for change Of venue Ill
hO'itn the case of Ellen Mathew
e.rlock g 10 vs. Roy and Lena s1,na n the t
Finupsi ''it of T. ]. Wood ana ]
divorce wood. S[,o The same filed in
hanls .o Of Ernest Anderson vs. t
tas es,rre gel Deval and rendered IN Law t
. p'p, q t the plaintiff =. 81. case Of
o.,oh D. ]. Whitney VS. re'ei I
Thitney and Others /
Probate Court
o,torv and appraisement
IN IN the matter of the estate
iilso !, oliver w ]. and Clarence J. Bow
en. t
rigbt a car loaded with i
.ising haI' and supplies left the city
DeauiHe rov scout camp site in
PREPARATION m for the opening 0i 'H' /
camp August g. G
Danclns 1S4*
It's cool! L
r. p G. Franklin and Dean
c.nrse ~ H. Alden left this morn
~ u for stayton where they viii !
do some publicity work ior W.T. +
n annette university.
u Barnett, of Roth's groc-
.,r Is absent from the store on
~ W. vacation of two weeks. He has
mi decided as yet where he VIII :
spend his time.
norcp tonight, The Elite,( for
mery Moose hallD First five cou- :
n'ii' .iosion free 1S4*
Salem police were today visit :
lrg local second hand stores IN the !
tOpe Of locating several gallons
:, naint and oil which, according
n complaint received from
Frank Thomas, of Mill City, were
stolen from the Thomas paint shop
yesterday. +
W NJ. Hamilton, local manager I.
Of the Portland Railway, Light
and Power company, spent yester-
day transacting business in Port
land ;
Dancing lessons, $50 S. Cottage q.
1874
Request that Salem police keep
on the look out for a certain di-
ninutve Chinaman, wanted in
4 Portland, was received from the
Portland police department yes
terday by Chief of Police Moffitt.
Dancing tonight, The Elite.
Refreshments free. 1874"
That he made the trip from Sa-
lem to Pacific City on a bicycle
"a distance of about so miles
In exactly eight hours, is the word
received from Ross Harris, IA
years Of age, by his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Il. A. Harris, 624 North
Capitol street. Young Harris left
Salem at 5 o'clock in the morn
Ing and arrived at Pacific City
a o'clock. Considering the con-
dition Of the roads, the time made
Is held to be very good for a BIZ
tycliSt.
Himalaya blackberries for sale.
fhone llF24. 1874
After spending a short time Wis
lung in Salem, E. F. Senell of
tOrIland left today for Eugene.
de is travelling by automobile.
complaint that the street de-
Paftment is dumping trash near
hls home, was yesterday made at
Tue police station by F. Won Esch-
tn' l'5 Court street. The matter
vas referred to Street Commits
toher Walter Low.
Ihe long lost dog of c. W. Me
meyer l541 State street, was
.ouhd' taken to the police sta
NJ, Son' and jailed last night. Mr..
today. "Pe'
Nu'ei line Of children's special
n stamped goods. Salem Elite
n tr4sns'itehing, S2s Oregon bIdg
1851
"Aaaualuz.l
HAr13SstT.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. ], J. Simeral are
leaving today for vacation IN
British Columbia.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

Salem police were today visit
,,r Iocal second hand stores in the
name Of locating several gallons
Il Daint and oil which, according
"a a complaint received from
Frank Thomas, of Mill City. were
stolpn from the Thomas paint shop
Yesterday.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

G. G. Quackenbush, 219 North
Commercial street, has leased
location in the Maxwell building
at Chemeketa and Commercial
streets and will move in shortly.
He is engaged in the vulcanizing
business, which has outgrown his
present quarters.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

Dancing lessons, $50 S. Cottage
1874
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

A. D. Smith. local greenhouse
man. has moved his office and dis.
play window at Commercial and
Chemeketa streets, and will main
tain an office at the greenhouse.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

Dancing tonight, The Elite.
Refreshments free. 184%
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

r H. Barnett, of Roth's groc-
- !. absent from the store ON
~ -" racation of two weeks. He has
.at =, decided as yet where he will
suend his time.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

Mrs. S. T. McCluskey of Taco
ma, Wash, was in Salem today.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. George Wenner
of Roseburg arrived in the city
yesterday and registered for the
evening at the Argo.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

ma, w WdSH.j Was III OdIeLn tOudJ.
S. F. Wright of Woodburn was
local visitor this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Anderson
of Portland were in the city over
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Kermaugh OF
Astoria arrived in the city yester-
day and spent the evening at the
Bligh.
H. E. Marty of Eugene was in
the city today. -
A. H. Kent of Brownsville has
been in Salem a couple of days
r. L. Winther of Eugene was
in the city over night.
o. H. Curry of Junction City
was in Salem today.
w. N. Bullock, owners of one
of the largest department stores
of Los Angeles, employing be-
tween 5000 and 1000 people, reg
istered at the Salem auto park
yesterday.
Paul Sherwood of this city is
going to Seattle where he will
take up boys work in the Y. M
IC. A. there. He has been attend
ing the university here recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. o. Libel
formerly of Mist, have purchased
five room bungalow in Rich
mond addition from H. H. Hulsey
where they will soon move in. Mr
and Mrs. Libel have been camp
ing at the auto park and liked
the city so well that they decid-
ed to locate here.
NJ. c. Woodard of the SilTel
Falls Lumber company, was II
the city yesterday and left by
auto for an extensive trip thru
California. He was attending tC
some business matters here be
fore leaving.
Mr.. and Mrs. ], J. Simeral ar
leaving today for a vacation 1
British Columbia.
Justice Lawrence 7. Harris, az
! companied by Mrs. Harris, wi
leave tomorrow for Coburg where
they will spend some time on the
Harris farm
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

Miss Jessie K. Miller left Tues
day for Harrisburg to spend her
two weeks vacation with her par
ents.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

After undergoing a major op-
eration for appendicitis at the Sa-
lem hospital last Sunday, George
D. Alderin, who is associated with
the West Fur company of Salem,
was reported to be doing we'll to-
day.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

dance tonight, The Elite,t for
,.arlv Moose hall.) First five cou-
,les admission free. Aof
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

Inc long lost dog of c. W. Me
meyer l541 State street, was
.ouna' taken to the police sta
~ s,on' and jailed last night. Mr..
today. 0Pei''
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

S. F. Wright of Woodburn was
local visitor this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Anderson
of Portland were in the city over
night.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mitchell of
this city, left today for Newport
where they will spend a week at
the beach. They were accompan-
led by their two small sons. Mr..
Mitchell is employed as a barber
at the Bligh hotel.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

Himalaya blackberries for sale.
Phone l1F24. 1874
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

,igbt a car loaded with
,s'"g ha,' and supplies left the city
beduils how scout camp site in
ior notion Wv for the opening of the
ssmu August s.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

n.,olrp tonight, The Elite
Dancins 1S4*
It's cool!
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03
Probate Court

.,torv and appralsement
n'sn ~ the matter of the estate
fiieo o,,nsr W !, and Clarence J. Bow
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Thomas of
klamath Falls have been in the
city a couple of days.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

His automobile, stolen in June,
has been recovered in Portland,
A. B. Hughes of this city, notified
the police yesterday. Mr.. Hughes
had had the machine but a short
while when it was taken.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

R. F.. Woodward, Sal Center
street, yesterday identified the
tire which had been found by o.
j. Newgard, and was permitted to
take it with him from the police
station.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

n. r G. Franklin and Dean
c.D,gs % H. Alden left this morn
ue'5 ' ;or stayton where they Will
i.' !. .ome publicity work for Will
lamette university.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

Miss Averil Harris, 624 North
Capitol street, left Salem today
for Pacific City where she will
join Miss Blanche Drake. also of
Salem. Miss Harris will be gone
for several days.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

After spending a short time Wis
lung in Salem, E. F. Senell Of
PORTLAND left today for Eugene.
DE is travelling by automobile.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur S. Benson
left this morning for .Tillamook
and other coast points where they
VIII spend the remainder of the
week.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

complaint that the street de-
psftment is dumping trash near
nA nome, was yesterday made at
Tue police station by F. Won Esch
en' us Court street. The matter
was referred to Street Commits
Homer Walter Low,
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03
Court House NoUeS
c;rcuit Court

Circuit UUuIV s1-
ho'iqn 10 tns CT case of Ellen Mathew Mathew
.In,t g in 'nr VS. Roy Roy and Lena Higgins
f'IiO.r ',ainrs Of facts filed in the
Find Find'pSdi suit of 7. J. Wood and 1'i
divorce Wood. Su,5 The same filed in
Mamie lie. "S'G5 Of Ernest Anderson VS.
th' case nsval " and rendered in faV-
II the plaintiff
. Dsnurrer !, filed in the e, case potor Or
Dem whitney VS. Peter
So ,.nov and others.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. r. Kermaugh OF
Astoria arrived in the city yester-
day and spent the evening at the
Bligh.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03


from the '
j. w. Potter, 800 W. Superior connected
street, complained to the police mercial clu
yesterday that somebody had stol-
en-, en- ms AioeA ts quay ne notl- Love, tn
which might lead to the thiefs
annrehension Mrs. W.
apartments
Earl Daue of the Ladd G Bush uays VlsltlI
hank left Monday for Nouno+ Mr.. Petit
where he will spend two weeks lor the Po
vacation
No dana
The Rotary club listened today small grass
to Jas. Crawford, of the state fire depart
treasurer's office, upon 1.-THE In extinguish
heritance Tax" and r. R. Board first blaze
man, late art editor of The Ro- south -Four
tartan and now boys work secre- second one
tary of the local Y. M. c. A. at 1920. \
perienced
The Central Labor council last
night voted to pay six dollars due A. D. 81
the Oregon state federation OF la man, has m
Dor. 1t also voted to pay the tele- play windo
phone bill of six dollars and to Chemeketa
have the phone removed tain an off
When he failed to appear yes Mr.. and
terday afternoon before Police left This n
Judge Earl Race TO answer to and other C
charge Of. corner cutting prefer will spend
req Dy otflcer Blrtchet, of the Sa- week.
lem police department R. w.
Fem of Yakima, Wash. forfeit Misc Toe,
o0 20 '"'i day for Hs
two weeks
"A, -. Ainzer' VINO was arrested ents.
by Officer Hayden and charged
with speeding, pleaded guilty yes ,s
terday afternoon wheK he was ar :.
raigned before Judge Earl Race -.e nS., ~ ioi :
in the police court. Zinzer paid "o"sion VI
Wv Harry R
G. G. Quackenbush, 219 North - ~ .n
Commercial street, has leased ca
location in the Maxwell building
at Chemeketa and Commercial Mr.. and
streets and will move in shortly. Portland v
He is engaged in the vulcanizing night.
business, which has outgrown his
present quarters. e. N. M
been in Sal
Miss Averil Harris, 624 North
Capitol street, left Salem today Mr.. and
for Pacific City where she will this city,
join Miss Blanche Drake. also of where they
Salem. Miss Harris will be gone the beach.
for several days. led by thei
Mitchell is
r. F.. Woodward, 541 Center at the Blig
street, yesterday identified the
tire which had been found by o. After un
j. Newgard and was permitted to Grafton for
take it with him from the police lem hospitf
station. D. Alderin
the West
His automobile, stolen in June, was reportC
has been recovered in Portland, day.
A. B. Hughes of this city, notified
the police yesterday Mr.. Hughes l. R.
had had the machine but short Smiths cis
while when it was taken. Portland Il
ness. He is
Mr. and Mrs H. c. Thomas of automobile
Klamath Falls have been in the
city a couple of days.
Mr.. and Mrs a..,s. w.nn., Local
of Roseburg arrived in the city
yesterday and registered for the q 4
evening at the Argo. 40
Mrs. S. T. McCluskey of Taco Fred A.
ma, Wash, was in Salem today. loul years
S. F. Wright of Woodburn was ,iiol nins :" "
a local visitor this morning. uoin1 49,, 80
~ az ~ 80 . -, - - ..~o South Oak
y. VI '4"" WIZ ~ '- ' here. He
night. corn,on 7,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Kermaugh OF nc 10
Astoria arrived in the city yester- M ~ uI.1,
day and spent the evening at the ~. NJ
Rli0h SOI@' MIS-
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-03

A. H. Kent of Brownsville has
been in Salem a couple of days.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-16
Rail Brotherhoods Draft
Their Counter Demands
Requests Of 98 Roads for
Revision Of Rules and Wngc
Cuts Considered al Chicago

CHICAGO, Nov. 10 (By The Asso-
ciated Press ).--Plans OF the Brother
hood Of Locomotive Engineers and the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
and Engincmen to meet demands of
the railroads for revision of rules and
working condition agreements and for
lurtner wage cuts were completed to-
Gay at the close of two day session
OF 900 general chairren and officials.
Warren S. Stone, grand chief Of the
engineers, and William S. Carter.
president of the fremen and engine
men, explained the settlement under
which the recent general strike order
was cancelled and received their fol.
lowers Endorsement of their action.
Requests. from ninety eight railroads
for revision of rules and working con-
ditions were considered and the coun-
ter-demands formulated. Mr.. Stone
announced tonight the unions were
agreed on a concerted program in the
rules cases.
Announcement was made that tho
four big brotherhoods have signed
agreements with roads in the Eastern,
Western and Southeastern districts fol
setting up adjustment boards, pro-
vided for in the EschCummins trans
portation act. Creation of the boards
is expected to speed UP the work of
the United States Railroad Labor
Board by relieving it's docket of the
hundreds of petty cases Of individual,
grievances.