Oregon War Census registration to begin in state
The Office of the Adjutant General announces Oregon must register every man aged 21 to 80 on a war census day set by President Wilson after Congress passes conscription. All military-age men must participate, regardless of potential exemption, with penalties including imprisonment for noncompliance.
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Adjutant General
Portland
Oregon
Presti Wilson
George A. White
Oregon Naional Guard
Withycombe
War Department
Submarine Fleet and UK Strike News From Europe
The Telegraaf cites an interview with a U-58 crew member claiming about 825 German submarines at sea with 80 to 100 lost to British nets. The newest U-boat type carries 56 crew. London reports engineers' strikes easing across England while king and queen tour northern regions.
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Amsterdam
London
Gerans
Tron
Ing
Telegraaf
Helzoland
Tech
Hich
England
Mancester
Lancashire
Wentry
Troops urged to continue against German imperialism
The council of soldiers and workers' deputies appeals to the army amid reports of a German bid for separate peace. It warns Kaiserite aims to enslave Russia and urges soldiers to defend the nation with full force. It argues only a general peace among all nations can end the war, while calling for worker peasant upheaval in Germany and Austria-Hungary.
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Kaiser
Petrograd
Lonion
Council of Soldiers
Workmen’s Deputies
Russia
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Mexican official reports Diaz nephew shot in Oaxaca dispute
El Paso Mexico December report states General Felix Diaz nephew of Porfirio Diaz was killed by General Calimayor a former Zapata commander after a dispute over revolutionary command in Oaxaca. Andres Garcia inspector of Mexican congress confirms the claim.
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el Paso
Tex
Mexico
Secret Service
Felix Diaz
Porfirio Diaz
Calimayor
Zapata
Oaxaca
Andres Garcia
Mexican Congrete
Berlin Chancellor Refuses to Discuss Peace Terms
Berlin reports the German chancellor in the Reichstag rejects demand for a peace program. He says diplomacy must wait until the moment is ripe, pledging to avoid party pressure and maintain reticence amid war news. He praises Spain and notes cautious views on Russia and England.
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Russia
Berlin
London
Germany
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
Nuedals
Spain
England
J H Choate Dies Suddenl y in New York City
Joseph H Choate former United States ambassador to Great Britain died at his home in New York at 11 30 p m Monday after a sudden illness. The 85 year old lawyer and diplomat passed away from heart disease with family present. He had long been honored for his legal practice and service as ambassador and was active in social events for the British and French missions.
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New York
Joseph H. Choate
United States
Great Britain
Cathedral of
St. John the Divine
Balfour
Koate
Mitchel
Choate
England
Ohio Colleges Closed by Governor Cox For War Effort
Ohio Governor James M. Cox ordered thousands of male students from Ohio State University Columbus Ohio University Athens Miami University Oxford Wilberforce University Xenia and Bowling Green Kent State Normal Schools to leave class and join the preparedness movement by farm work. Female students and certain senior and professional classes were exempt.
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Ohio
Columbus
James M. Cox
Ohio State University
Ohio University
Athens
Miami University
Oxford
Wilberforce University
Xenia
Bowling ‘Green
Kent State Normal
Young man confesses to fatal shooting in Minneapolis case
San Francisco resident Joseph Redenbaugh alias Edward Hamilton admitted Tuesday night to killing Mia Dunn in a case linked to Alice McQuillan Dunn of St Paul and Officer Connery of Minneapolis. He claimed the April 22 shooting of Mrs Dunn stemmed from disputes with the victim.
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San Francisco
Joseph Redenbaugh
Edward Hamilton
Mia
Alice McQuillan Dunn
St. Paul
Policeman Connery
Minneapolis
Redenbaugh
Dunn
World Happenings Of Current Week From Pacific Northwest
Chronicle of international events with Villa spy trials in Chihuahua City and Casas Grandes home guards, grain shipments homeward for Britain, U. S. loan installments to Britain, German fuel shortages halting Hamburg transit, Wilsons in Washington, and war reports from Europe. Includes prisoner counts in France, Medjerda sinking, new arrivals to Berne and Vienna, and flood impacts in Idaho. Mention of army expansion, U‑boat activity, and price shifts in New York trading stamps.
May Crop Conditions Oregon Washington and U S Summary
The May crop report shows forecasts for winter wheat and rye across Oregon Washington and the United States with figures for production last year and two years ago. It lists May 1 conditions for meadows pastures and spring plowing and planting in Oregon Washington and the U S, plus farm prices for multiple crops and regions.
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Oregon
Washington
D. C
United States
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Weather Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Meadows
Agra
Government to nationalize packing houses for wartime meat
Senator Borah argues that to solve the fod problem during the war the U S must boost farm crops and meat. He urges government takeover of packing houses to assure farmers fair prices and guarantee adequate meat for consumers.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Borah
Canada Wheat Crop Cut In Winter Losses Report
Ottawa reports a serious shortage in Canada's winter wheat. Sown last fall 813400 acres with 187000 acres killed by winter, leaving 626400 acres to harvest. Condition estimated as of April 30.
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Canada
Ottawa
Can
Census and Statistics Office
Espionage Measure Passed by Senate Amid War Debates
After three weeks of debate the Senate approved an espionage bill with key provisions authorizing presidential embargoes and postal censorship of seditious material. The chamber retained authority to embargo exports and punish espionage while opposing broad food conservation measures and further grain restrictions.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
Arma
United States
Cummins
Cumming
Thomas
Boards of Trade
Turks Offer Russia Peace via Separate Proposals
The Nazionale organ reports Turkey has approached Russia through a neutral source with a proposal for a separate peace. The basis is open Straits to Russian navigation for war and merchant ships. Turkey would consider Armenian questions and recognize the principle of nationalities.
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Rome
Paria
Idea Nazionale
Turkey
Russia
12000 Left Out of Camps as Beds Run Short
More than 12,000 men certified as suitable were not admitted to four Central Department Officer Reserve corps training camps due to lack of accommodations. Camps at Fort Sheridan Fort Snelling Fort Riley and Fort Benjamin Harrison have a combined capacity of 15000, with 27897 certified. Examinations have ceased.
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Chicago
Central Department Officer Reserve Corps
Department
Fort Sheridan
Fort Snelling
Minn
Fort Riley
Kan
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Navy Bill Seeks Larger Enlisted Forces Passes House
In Washington the senate began consideration of a bill to raise Navy enlisted strength to 160000 and Marine Corps to 30000. The measure mirrors a house passage and aims for swift passage.
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Navy
Washington, D. C
Marine Corps
Senate
House
Morgan's Son Enlists in Naval Reserve as Ensign
New York Junius Spencer Morgan, son of J P Morgan, has joined the Naval Reserve as an ensign and is to begin training.
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Tell
Sxoesar
Tase
Diaz
J. H. Choate
Pacific Northwest
Chihuahua
Colonela Sixto Vega
Francisco Saenz
Casas Grandes
Halifax
Toeaday
Hamburg
Altoona
House of Commons
Bonar Law
Japan
Siberia
France
Oran
Algeria
Marseilles
Constantinople
Smyrna
Jerusalem
Berne
Vienna
Cropa
Coeur d'Alene
St. Joe
St. Joe River
New York City
Ridgewood
Brooklyn
War Records Office
Liberia
Wireles
Northern Pacific
Kennedy
Wash
Frank Thompson
Tacoma
Thomas Hilliard
Canadian Quartermaster's Department
United Kingdom
American Society of London
U. S
Bill
Porgy
Dardanelles Straits
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