Helix Leads County To Over The Top In Third Liberty Drive
Helix in Umatilla County claims the first over the top status in the Third Liberty Loan effort. County Chairman W L Thompson reported subscriptions at the Helix bank exceeded 20 000 with more coming in. Pendleton banks closed at noon as eager locals sought subscriptions. Messages from across the county indicate all communities are moving toward over the top despite delays in up ties. Local chairmen and precinct leaders are urged to attend a Commercial Association meeting to receive instructions for Monday morning campaigning.
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Helix
Umatilla
W. L. Thompson
Carl Kupera
Pendleton
Nuen
Trondy
C. Keharpf
Pilot Hock
Man
Swayze
Hermivton
F & le Grow
Athena
Polictiom
Commercial Association
Hartman
Carly
Wollesters
Portland
Chadron Thompson
Swedish Ships Secured by America in War Trade Terms
Washington reports Sweden charters ships to the United States under a temporary wartime trade arrangement. Negotiations continue for a permanent accord to expand tonnage and supplies. Sweden will export 27,000 tons of fertilizer. ships interned may clear for Chile for 20,000 tons saltpetre. Sweden to receive 200,000 tons wheat and other commodities from the United States.
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Washington
Lattei
War Trade Board
Chile
Sweden
United States
Americans Increase Confidence in War Effort
London reports a jubilant mood as American fighters join World War I efforts. Dignitaries praise U S entry, stressing unity with Allied forces and commitment to rights liberties and civilization. Ambassadors pledge rapid mobilization and support for victory.
War zone figures report from Gousri Fook event
Fragmentary OCR tale mentions allied forces, counts, and a dramatic scene in a war zone. It references a widow and a U S observer, noting Hindenture drive being checked and France return rumors amid uncertain names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Stetinius 13 Named Assistant War Secretary
Fragmented report notes Stetinius 13 appointed assistant war secretary in Washington. The garbled text mentions departments and officials tied to the Heer and high command, with unclear references to Colonel Aypivoriy and Tedpertivel.
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Stetinius
Washington
Heer
Coluntia
Shipbuilders Urged to Open Seas for Civilization
Unclear OCR reads urged shipbuilders to keep seas open for civilization. Mentions Washington and 1142, with scattered phrases about labor, safety, and inspections. Fragmented text references port, prospects, and appeals to workers and authorities.
Allies Prepare to Hold Amiens Front as Frontline Fights Intensify
Washington reports say Allied and French forces expect heavy reinforcement before resuming the Amiens drive while German infantry batter the British center between the Somme and Avre. French artillery concentrations grow. American authorities believe Amiens rail lines must be protected from bombardment as Foch maintains optimism for final success.
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Amiens
Hindenburs
Somme
Ayretic
George Creel Narrow Escape in Plane Mishap
George Creel narrowly escaped a crash when his plane for a committee mission met trouble near Washington in April. The craft reportedly struck debris, causing the plane to demolish upon landing after a rough descent, with Creel clinging to the wreckage amid the collision.
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George Creel
Washington
Thn
Hadly
National Army Captain to Speak at Happy Canyon Tuesday
Captain Lester W. Humphreys of the National Army will address Happy Camp residents next Tuesday afternoon in company with Dr W J Kerr. The speaker, a World War veteran who earned his commission at the first training camp in San Francisco, will discuss wartime experiences and related matters.
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Lester W. Humphreys
National Army
Hapy Camp
April Tin Company
W. J. Kerr
Washington
Quaptain Humphreys
Portland
San Pranelees
Spantel
One Match One Gas Tank Fatal Garage Fire
Lionel Le Crop 27 died after lighting a match to check gasoline left in a car garage fire. Harris Hamper 19 suffered burns while trying to assist. The blaze destroyed the car garage and a four toy building. two youths fled the scene and returned to find the car ablaze.
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East
Oreconlon
Gre
Lionel le Crop
John le
Eck
Harris Hamper
Young de Roux
Boone
Drafts Set for April 26 In Oregon Nine Hundred Twenty Three
Portland April 6. Nine hundred and twenty three Oregonians will be drafted April 26. Umatilla county quota is 35. The article notes deferments and local plan details with unclear phrases about tree and party duties.
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Portland
Umatilla County
Capacity Crowd At Big Demonstration Honors Liberty Anniversary
A large crowd filled Belov union pavilion for the anniversary observance of the Third Liberty League, with Pendleton’s ceremony and military contingents from Cunnehben Army and Private Domnall Sheen among those mentioned. The demonstration included parades, regimental bands, and a formal display by local guards, drawing crowds from Fort All Osinee and nearby towns.
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Belov Union
Pendleton
Storck
Arbor
Elise
A. G
Mélenalt
Domnall Sheen
Foch Confident German Offensive Is Checked
April 6 British army reports say German assault is checked. General Foch told correspondents he expects a full measure of the outcome and remains confident despite ongoing hostilities with Allied forces.
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Henry Wood
Foch
Heavy fighting reported along 20 mile Somme front
London reports heavy fighting across a 20 mile front north of the Somme with German attacks in considerable strength repulsed. Haig says fighting continued yesterday and this morning, with local clashes south of the Somme nine miles southeast of Amiens and Allied counter attacks improving positions.
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London
Somme
Haig
Amiens
Forces clash as Germans push toward Amiens railway
Report from April 6 describes heavy fighting near Albert and Corbie in the Amiens railway area. German forces attempt to seize the railway embankment while aim is to gain high ground. Artillery intensifies as rains begin to hamper operations and a new influx of heavy guns arrives. The battle’s outcome remains undecided.
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Maroon
New York
Foch
Hornwall
Puyle
Amiens
William Phillips Simms
Noye
Avre
Paris-Amiens
Luce
Somme
Albert
Rheims
William Phillip Simms
Ancre
Corbie
Canadian Lieutenant Reflects On North American Resolve
Canadian Lieutenant says the nation will not be provoked by Unions while heavy casualties mount. He recalls battles, praises American aid, and describes his unit’s endurance after fighting near Ypres and during the Somme style clashes. He notes his regiment’s losses and his own return home for rest before rejoining duties.
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Mareh
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Sint
Ile
Foock
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Cenerd Mackonern
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Meles
Mtesmier
Elks Tate
Rhenthernaet
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Rome
Sir Ceti
Fuch
Hindenburg
Strategic Point
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Happy Canyon
Oregon
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Parder Copdlander
Uno Wierik County
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Tine
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Tre Bomb
Canim Laske
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Mordee Minh
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Setiella
Mey
Ehemies
Comlayr
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G. Metumahd
Helles
Livatenaot
Vanevgrer
Montis
Yjeee
Gowen
Echidiet
Pewtubert
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Eriserne
Amecien
McDorald
Boweh
Astesdt
Linitenant McDonsdld
Pans
J. B Hotine
Vathon
Chalrmas
Liberty
Sheriff Taylor
Cranston
Comercialevolation
Trenke Font
Robinson
Snyder
Jace
Ahn
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