Veterans Tell Battles Front Frontline Tales and Bond Drive
Soldiers recount No Man's Land experiences and the heavy toll of battle as Oregon Veterans rally for the Victory Loan. Lieutenant Ben Dorris, Burgard, and Bates share vivid memories, wounds, and a letter from home that underscore the need to buy bonds. Speakers urge support to fund the war effort and honor those who fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oratore
Oregon
Happy Canyon
No Man'n Land
Ben Dorrinne
Ligutenant Dorris
Ery
Hlotephin
Benig Ne
Hurgard
Derrin
Burgard
Aga
Albany
Hert Bates
A. C
Bates
Toledo
Halen
Bronce
Anne CO
Jenny
Brodie
Orekon City
Allied viewpoint on Bolshevik threat and war aims
A contemporary interview reports Allied suspicion toward the Bolsheviks, accusing them of hostility to the League of Nations and peacetime cooperation. It notes Bolsheviks do not represent the Russian people, deny liberty to political opponents, and seek peace with Germany over sustained Allied aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin
Deeam
I Unite Om
Kowlo
Allion
League
Rithm
Bold China Pheasants Take Over City Yards
Local citizens report bold China pheasants roaming city yards and streets during the morning hours. Mayor J I Vaughan notes a brood near town while industry officials consider relocation options as an eight day shooting season opens soon.
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J. I. Vaughan
C.K. Cranstom
Pendleton Commercial Association
Getoley
Prisoners and clashes in Cologne amid border tensions
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a tense confrontation between rebel and government forces near Cologne with casualties and arrests reported. Details are unclear, but the fragment references a tavern incident and ongoing border hostilities.
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Cologne
Tubr
Idee Dbeiriet Hunday
Cyclone Devastates North Texas Towns and Oklahoma Areas
A Northern Texas cyclone leaves many dead and numerous injured across towns including Mineola Canton Durant Mulberry and Durant and adjacent Oklahoma counties. Reported fatalities include Mineola five killed and several others injured with additional deaths in Botor and Willd areas.
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Dallar
Tex
Atl
Okahoma County
Mineuli
Canton
Botor
Mulberry
Durant
Elx
Keveray
Terrant Ja
Ohno
Obsjern
Texas
Big Order Keeps Mill Busy Amid Government Contract
The mill secures a government contract for 14 000 barrels of flour with Bundasy included and deliveries split between Ta fom Europe and the east. Anta Kelly widow of J R Kelly Jr is named administratrix and posts bond of 614 000 with Adnan Dermaria and Charles Lee Teetly as bondsmen.
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W. Schwarz- Fenberg
Europe
Aaland Tiles
Anta Kelly
J. 2. Kelly Jr
Adnan Dermaria
Charles Lee Teetly Ae Homdenen
Farmers Union Grain Agency Sued for 35000
Three suits totaling nearly 95000 were filed in circuit court against Farmers Union Grain Agency over alleged poor seed wheat. Plaintiffs George Strand Edger Smith and William Widridee seek 3346 plus 561 to cover replacement seed and mending charges with 2700 for loss of earnings, arguing seed yielded far below expected.
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Farmers Union Grain Agency
Farmers’ Union Grain Agency
George Strand
Edger A. Smith
William Widridee
Tlenty
Eray
Alloon
Wand
Strand
Smith
Local man found guilty of operating still in Wallowa County
John J. Kisher faced front court charges of operating a still without paying revenue tax in Wallowa County. A jury deliberated about five minutes before finding him guilty yesterday. Sentencing is set for Tuesday in Won. Annie Mekay, an Indian woman, appears in city and county court frequently, and Paul Quan-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Kisher
Wallowa
Annie Mekay
Trench Mirror Saves Life Of Lieutenant Burgard
A bullet hit a mirror in Lieutenant Burgard's pocket, deflecting the shot and saving his heart. He returns home from a war hospital to tell the tale as medics and comrades reflect on the narrow escape amid ongoing battles and Field Hospital care.
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Clark Burgard
Trial for trterting Vigier fete in Indian Territory
Jury panel includes W. E. McCormmieh O. T. Biesinger Lamont Th 1Qland WW HP Niece Th II Borrows W. T. Trentrom W Frasier W. J. Welch GC OW Mathews J IL Piper Maul Ilhec ren. Pate, on fiction aire, faces trial in a troubling local case.
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Pate
Money Waiting for Heroe's Mother While Red Cross Searches
Mrs. Jolisen seeks news of her son Thomas Fincoln Jolneon who died serving in the U S Navy at a naval hospital. Red Cross searches are under way for the mother, Mrs Fema Jolisen, with family and home in Sewlle as officials issue notices and appeal for information.
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Heroe
Red Cross
Fema J
Slohin
Thomas Fincoln Jolneon
U. & Navy
Naval Hospital
Bensnooks
Ivtewatenee
Illinois Wins in Phone Rate Case
Chicago April 1 The state at Littnoll Mild won a victory over the government when Supreme Justice Foot made permanent an injunction granting restraint on increasing telephone rates in the state. The order blocks American Telephone and Telegraph Company and Postmaster General Burleson from raising rates.
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Chicago
Littnoll
Mild
Supreme Judes Foot
Permanant
Munich Bristles With Machine Guns Amid Soviet Turmoil
Munich faces gunfire and police presence as Soviet republics sever relations with Germany. Reports say Bavarian radicals threaten the government while Soviets coordinate with adjacent states and prepare for possible conflict. Germany contemplates actions as strikes and political shifts unfold in Weimar era.
John Hamley Returns Home From Navy Service
John Hamley son of Mr and Mrs Hemler of the city returned home this morning after naval service since November 1917. He was discharged at Newport News Virginia and plans to work at Hamley Faddlery on Court Street. He served as a yeoman and spent time in France aboard the Santa Terete.
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John Hanley
Hemler
United States Navy
Newport News
Virginia
Hamley
Court Street
Ser
Hampton Roads
France
Wilson refuses settlement as talks near end
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson does not concede to a peace agreement. Officials say he will quit talks only if core principles of arbitration are compromised. Washington hints that a return home could occur if necessary as the Washington envoy presses for a flexible accord.
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Carl
Groat
Wilson
George
Pass
Loyd George
Ors Onto
Howe
Note from Wilson Clemenceau and Orlando urging Lloyd George
A photographed document from the Peace Conference shows Wilson Clemenceau and Orlando urging British Prime Minister Lloyd George to delay his departure to England until all chief peace questions are settled amid labor unrest. The note reflects cross alliance pressure during the Bic Pour negotiations.
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Wilson
Clemenceau
Orlando
Lloyd George
Mir Orlando
England
Enlargement Plan Weighs Pendleton Hotel Additions
Matlock estate contemplates expanding Hotel Pendleton with three extra stories atop the Pendleton and three on the Association block. The plan aims to relieve crowding as N D Swearingent pushes for more space while architect Doyle reviews options. Directors debate whether extending the Association block or adding stories to the Pendleton best serves town appearance and office needs.
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Pen- Weten
Par- Thome
Mattock
Pendleton
N. D. Swearingent
Doyle
Mullotkeataic
Oregon presses for more reclamation funds
State chamber urges fuller matching of reclamation money for Oregon. It notes Oregon received 41 percent of the total public funds, seeks to preserve funds from government reclamation work, and compares with Idaho Washington and Montana shares amid Germany related dispatches from Copenhagen.
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Conmyoren
Oregon
Vtte
Public Tande
Er Toretek IA
Cremen
Origen Res
Ette Chamber
Idahi
Washington
Montana
Thai
Train Down Off Track in Texas Windstorm Trenton
A severe windstorm near Trenton Texas blew a train of 20 cars off the track near Whitewright. Wires are down and communication with the stricken area is cut. Reports say several killed and a core injured in the incident.
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Sherman
Tex
Trenton
White Wright
Ater
Ly Sero
Quibbling Over Selfish Points Frays Treaty Progress
A French press summary reports the United States Britain France and others clashing over treaty terms. It notes American insistence on war principles and warns that delay could push the US to withdraw from negotiations. Leaders urge quick ratification and a balanced settlement to avert renewed tensions.
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PAIS
United States
Cme
Britain
Chameenoran
Linge Tower
Orlands
House
Diiron Wilson
Paris Conference Deliberates On War Crimes and Endgame
Paris reports say the peace talks reach a crossroads with two paths clear: a early agreement or continued wrangling. Delegates show tension as details stingily discussed and blame shifted toward German leaders including Wilhelm. The American and French press weigh Wilson’s stance amid claims of a looming accord or stalling tactics.
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United Press Braft
Paris
Wolay
Wilson
Duclainns
Heinle
East End County to take full share of Victory Loan
Report from M. r Cheeseman, county loan secretary, after visiting Milton, Athena and Weston, says all communities are prepared to meet quotas. S. Petemeot of Milton to lead Victory Loan drive. G. A. Price resigned for a Huet trip. Preference dates received from county towns. A speakers itinerary to be set by Mrs. Chestman for county week, with Milton, Rochester, Athena and others hosting events. Stationery for the committee arrived and preparations underway for next week.
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Umatia
Victory
M.r Cheeseman
Milton
Athena
Weston
Suniel
S. Petemeot
Mer Chern
G. A. Price
Huet
Peterson
Recwster
Helix
Hermiation
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Junive A. Fee
Jome
Bem
Dorrie Han Boos
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la Saale
Portaha
Crake de Hte
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Ano Pwilli Oper
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Tn Mtavent
Illinois
Munich
Copenhagen
Ma. Varian Soviet Republic
Vietory Bolas
Frank J. Taylor
United Crem Stan
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Aeviete Din Hixony
Rodipest
Manovw
Buaony Sivonciin
Hoviets
Nurembure
Promalor Hoffmenn
Stroeia
Countrie
Chanciller Scheidemann
War MuilMer Neunke
Weimar
John Hamley
NAVY
Biritdels
Lovely Mbellett
Hritttheon- Hine
PSP Ta
Uris
Ware
Pease
D. Lloya Georee
GO. Z O
Rue Hutot
Bic Pour
Witton
Clenencean
Ferie
Remin
Youre
HOTEL
Matlock Estate
Roomstedt
Copenwagen
Ther von Preeer
Berlin
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Tiia
Oleg
Wilhelm Sil
Fred Fergueon
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