German raider sighted near New England coast raises alarm
Reports from Newport and Nantucket suggest German raiders off the Virginia Capes and New England area. The Nantucket Shoals Light House spotted a vessel considered suspicious and collectors noted it within three miles of shore heading toward New York. Coast guard cutters seek details as ports prepare to restrict or close operations at night.
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New York
Nantucket Shoals
Newport
New England
Virginia Capes
Walcott
Wessel
Coast Guard
Cuba Poised to Pass War Resolution
A fragmented report notes Cuba moving toward approving a wartime resolution. Unclear details reference Cuban committees and comments on outcomes, with an emphasis on a political process and potential implications.
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Cuba
Jury Unable to Agree in Lumber Company Case
After more than twelve hours of deliberation the jury failed to reach a verdict in the Jenetta Brodereiutt v. Grande Rondy Lumber Co. at Unley. Federal Judge Charlies Wolverton discharged the jury at 11 p.m. with a seven to five split. The judge instructed them to return only if they could reach a verdict by retrying the case. The plaintiff seeks 24000 dollars for the death of her client.
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Neving
Jenetta Brodereiutt
Grande Rondy Lumber Co
Unley
Charlies Wolverton
Wolverton
Fragmented Civil War Era Words of a Star Spangled Banner
A garbled and repetitive transcription of lines praising the Star Spangled Banner with scattered phrases about amours, invasions, and patriotism. The text includes numerous misspellings and interspersed references to battles, boots, and a campaign, rendering a shaky historical echo rather than a coherent narrative. The piece centers on national symbols, dawn imagery, and calls for the banner to wave over the land of the free and home of the brave.
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Free
Cilieht
Austria Breaks Ties With United States Report
London April 7 reports say Austria has broken relations with the United States amid a formal alignment with Germany. Foreign Minister Caarn Wa instructed ambassadors to seek passports as a formal announcement of alignment circulated. Rolland will represent the United States in Austria as the embassy denies any halt to ties.
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London
Atestino
Local Indians Get Pensions for War Service
The county recognizes several Umatilla Indians as eligible for veterans pensions under the new act. Henry Campo, a longtime local figure, served as a Private in 1876 under Lieutenant Sheepesters, with papers preserved from government service. Let Farrow’s discharge lists Campo as Private in the Indian Scouts Regiment on June 8 1879, the same year the unit aided in capturing a renegade band and turning them over to authorities. Other ex members under Farrow Teeter Whirleind Philip Min thor Keeh Kenetht Shaltehine died since.
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Thie County
Penmiona
Umatilla
Leutenant Farrow
Indian Scouts
Campo
Farrow
Parrow
Teeter Whirleind
Philip Minthor
Lee Meerhomer
Bertain
Northwest Faces Potato Famine Hits Northwest
Portland dispatch reports a severe potato shortage across three states as shipments fall to around seven hundred carloads weekly. Officials warn the crisis may last about ten weeks until the new crop arrives, leaving communities and grocers strained.
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Portland
Agerill
Severn
Mayor Proclaims War and Liberty Restrictions
The document records a mayoral proclamation urging residents born abroad to curb antiwar speech and refrain from actions punishable under wartime authority. It warns against divided loyalties between fatherlands and the United States, calling for restraint and harmony.
Two Bucks Sold at Oregon Motor Garage Sale
The Oregon Motor Garage reports the sale of D-35 Bolehke to Luke Need of Athens and Fred Rodthe of Athe rm.
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Oregon Motor Garage
Luke Need
Athens
Fred Rodthe
Atherm
McMinnville Divorce Case Involving Parrish and Desertion Feud
Martha Parrish sues for divorce from Alvin W. Parrish alleging desertion three months after their marriage in McMinnville. The filing, via attorney Willie Petesen, seeks alteration and cites dependency on the six million dollar road bond controversy and Measure opposition within the state highways commission context.
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W. L. Thompece
State Highways Commission
Dearted
Alvin W. Parrh
McMinnville
Martha Imahelie Parrish
Whi M. Peteteen
Hae
Alteran
Market soars as wheat futures jump amid forecasts
Washington reports government crop estimates for winter wheat this year at 430 million bushels, down from 481 million last year. Chicago prices climbed after 10 am, with May wheat hitting 2.15 1/2 dollars as trading increased in a turbulent pit session.
Validity of Deeds to Be Determined in Equity Case
In federal court Je sitha Crabb v. Mo and H L Watta tests the validity of deeds executed by the common carrier. The suit, before Judge Wolverton, argues collusion to deprive Crabb of estate rights. Plaintiff alleges undue influence through her half brother and daughter-in-law. defendants deny intent to deprive. Trial began yesterday and continues with Judge A Stennett and Judge J A Feet overseeing. Col J O Raley and Will M Peterson represent defendants.
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Jesitha Crabb Ve. Mo
H. L Watta
Wolverton
Crabb
St Johns Wesh
Uhr Watts Brothers
Athena
Daushier
T. J. Watte
T J. Watts
Mr. Watts
Vernnio
Ral
Runky
Salim
Becaimh
Srunddadeltor
A. Stennett
Dalles
Judean
Wheat soars to $2.14 in market report
Chicago and Portland wheat prices rise with May futures around 2.06 to 2.14 as markets show stronger demand. The April reports note opening highs and varying bids while futures data reflect local exchange activity and price shifts across Oregon and nearby markets.
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Chicago
East
Oregonian
Hich Low
Government rounds up German plotters amid arrests
San Francisco April 7 Moritz Stach von Bolin, a German-American, was arrested as an alien enemy after a telegraph from Washington. Von Goldstein, an American of German origin, says he does not know the reason for his arrest. Washington reports a government round-up of German plotters continues with many to be taken, aiming to watch reservists unable to respond to the nineteen thirteen call. Roy ed and Von Papen allegedly drew material for spying from these recruits.
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San Francisco
Moritz Stach von Boliucin
Mrmt Wa
Washington
von Goldstein
United States
Arresia
Goldstein
Huntle
Roy Ed
von Papen
Vacancy opens for Oregon midshipman at Annapolis
An unexpected vacancy for a midshipman from eastern Oregon at the naval academy in Annapolis arose after the president ordered the eradication of the midshipmen of the class of 1916 in September 1917. Congressman Sinnott will designate a principal and three alternates after a competitive exam on May 8, with testing cities including Klamath Falls, La Grande, Ontario, Pendleton, The Dalles, and Baker. The exam will be supervised by the U S Civil Service Commission and eligible voters must report to the secretary of the civil service board at the post office in the listed city by 10 a.m. May 8, and notify Sinnott if they intend to contest Abe.
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Oregon
Naval Academy At Annapolis
Nick Sinnott
Klamath Falla
Laxeview
Ontario
Rend
Baker
Washington
Incendiary Fire Destroys Grandstand at Belmont Park
An incendiary blaze at Belmont Park in Long Island destroyed the grandstand jockey house and surrounding buildings including the betting ring and terminal area. Belmont owner Augret faces a loss of about two hundred fifty thousand dollars. The notice also references a separate proposed plan between the United States and a foreign partner failing to advance.
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SPW
York
Jockey House
Belmont
Long Island
Augret Belmont
Schumann-Heink Prostrated Over War in Chicago
Mme Schumann-Heink lies prostrate in Chicago grieving over ground war toll. She endures conflict between love for homeland and adopted United States, with four sons abroad in service. three with U S forces, one a German miller.
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Mme
Schumann-Heink
Chicago
Ilinoia
America
United States
Fears Damage to Water Reservoirs in Oregon City
In Penneton Oregon on April 7 readers hear concerns about protecting city water tanks from contamination amid wartime fear. The letter urges safeguarding the tanks to ensure citizen safety and governance. A separate Washington note reports a Senate elections committee appointing a subcommittee to preliminarily investigate election fraud charges involving Senator Chitton and hearing Senator Howard Sutherland of West Virginia.
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Penneton
Oregon
Fast
Oregonian
Washington
Senate
Chitton
Howard Sutherland
Men of Umatilla plan comeback dance event
In Umatilla the male faction rallies after the last election saw women seize offices and gain notoriety. The men announce a April 1 dance under the banner The Minority and advertise a social push to reclaim visibility amid town talk.
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Umatilla
Talies
Indies
Pris
Pune
Spectacular Move Expected From Mexican Front
April 7 dispatches describe General Margulas leading a nine-thousand strong column en route from Chihuahua City to Juarez with artillery. Villa 16 is said to prepare occupying the city as officials monitor the movement amid Carranzaista fears near the US border.
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EL Paso
Margulas
Chihuahua City
Juarez
TK. International
Artillalry
Villa 16
United States
Monster Credit For Allies First Step
Washington April 7 The extension of credit to the allies of the Entente is estimated at several billions and is viewed as the first step in a broader financial support plan. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Jonge Reterts in the city, their home 12 miles north of town.
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Wasiington
Ave
Deorhtier
Chis Eerie
Thi Cits
Jonge
Reterts
Interned German Cruiser Blown Up in Guam Harbor
A scrambled wartime report from Washington notes a German cruiser interned at Guam was blown up. The military dispatch mentions casualties among officers and crew, with several sailors reported dead or wounded.
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Guam
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