Allies Must Have Wheat Warns Dr Kerr War Morale at Risk
Dr Kerr speaks as Captain Andre Tardieu warns Washington and Pendletonians that allied morale hinges on American wheat, urging sacrifices from Americans to avoid a prolonged war. He cites wheat shortfalls, prewar exports, and ongoing rationing impacting France and allies, with calls for immediate action to prevent morale collapse.
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Andre Tardieu
Washington
Dr. Kerr
Kerr
Nile
Pouk- Or On Facts Presented To Enr
Tardieu
Cripitela Tardieu
France
Americes
Senate passes sedition bill in Washington
Senate approves sedition bill in Washington with penalties up to twenty years or eight hundred dollars on anyone speaking or writing support for Germany. Exempts remarks deemed helpful to a fortification time and where the government approves.
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Washington
Senate
Germany
Million Women Workers for Farms Push War Aid
Reports describe a U S land army program recruiting women to work farms during the summer. Thousands of women will be housed near farms, receiving about 2 dollars a day or 25 dollars a month, with earnings offset by shared expenses.
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Houston
Aire
Theos
Bear Your Burden And Ask For More
Fragmentary wartime dispatch urges civilians to endure hardship and support soldiers. It cites morale as vital and warns against demoralization while detailing military leaders, units, and locations amid warnings of German aggression. The piece references civilian duty, draft fears, and collective resilience in a tense home front context.
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Lear
America
Ayeae
Canye Loewl
Mins
Leilieoue
Kaiser Stares West Front as Allies Prepare Offensive
A dense wartime fragment describes Kaiser Wilhelm facing the Western Front while Allied forces plan a major push. The text references British and American leadership, potential military actions, and political tensions surrounding the assault amid Allied strategy and German defense. The garbled OCR mentions George, Wilson, and Britain's stance, with calls for vigilance against German aggression and ongoing efforts to coordinate weapons and troops for the anticipated campaign.
Will Oversubscribe Third Liberty Loan
Fragmentary news note describes expectations the Third Liberty Loan will oversubscribe, with mentions of treasury support and local contributors. The readable text references county involvement and possible figures, but details are garbled and parsing is uncertain.
Berkeley and Dodd Seek Nominations for Legislature
Candidates Berkeley of Fennleton and Dodd seek nominations for the Legislature. The text discusses nominating delegates, county representation, and views on eligibility, with references to local officials and procedures for filing candidacy. The fragment notes potential loss of representation and the process to secure a seat if elected.
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Norbarme Berkeley
Fennleton
Treatie
Dinitow
Morhoav
Cody
Tbs
Reget
Uieovetor
Mintiere
Demacrho
Canoe
Owrhill
Minton
Ominar
Noakér
Wator Trobe
Owen Aif
New Casualty List Carries 286 Names
Washington April mm The wired ettthie coinlts Viee wae been lotae te the weer detriment. 1t CO telee St dalnes Flee were IIf. mf lyceihon Luter diet OF seninache Tloot Uheewe cored ef aoekienw and Hh Owens Wiehe osfaernly, 215 weerytidedd wilehity, fies soete imbestae A meats.
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Washington
Lyceihon
Owens
Senate Report Demands Aviation Management Shake Up
The Senate subcommittee accuses government officials of misrepresenting progress in the aviation program and calls for taking aircraft production from military control and placing it under a presidentially appointed executive. The report cites 400 Liberty motors ordered, 122 for the Army and 142 for the Navy, with four en route to Europe, calling current output gravely disappointing and urging swift, decisive action.
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Washington
Senate
Aeffatra
Tetas
Slimalion
vYone
Navy
Teo Jong
Cartano Jury Deliberating on Verdict in City Sidewalk Injury
The jury in the City of Athene damages case against Cartano is in thin afternoon deliberations after the afternoon session began at 12 45. The plaintiff seeks 20 for personal injuries from a fall through a sidewalk hole. The city argues contributory negligence citing the plaintiff’s prior knowledge of the hole.
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Diet Ciitiane
Athene
Kellman
Cortang i
Athon
PMN
Willemer
Wee Hong
TMS Order as Var Vostok in Vladivostok
A terse dispatch from Tokyo dated April 6 reports Dierder ruling Vladivostok under strict police control. The article notes the police operate with limited Soviet oversight and mentions scant progress on the Japanese landing, with few official actions disclosed.
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TMS
VAR Vostok
Tokyo
Dierder
Vladivostok
Bavarian divisions attack Allies at Givenchy and Lys
Ten fresh Bavarian divisions hammered the British near Givenchy last night and twice captured the town before darkness. British bayonets and fists repelled the Germans as counterattacks pressed from Lys Bridgehead toward Bac-St.-Maur. American arrival on the British front noted north of the Somme.
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Lys
Bac- St.-Maur
la Croix de Bac
Armentieres
Messines
Somme
London
Hindenburg
Flanders
North Sea
Belgium
Haig
la Base Canal
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Noa
Huiz
la Basse Canal
Lawe
Paris
Verdun
St. Mihiel
Meuse
Aprement
Rheims
Rad
Monmren
Castle
Sueoy
Liberty Loan Subscriptions Face Ongoing Scrutiny
Tardy subscribers remain under pressure as city and county campaigns report incomplete figures and awaiting committee tallies. Follow-up groups seek locators, while divisions argue over oversubscription and dividend expectations.
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Liberty Loan
Cockort
Beewake
OMFM
Holtman
Holdman
Ira
Mutiny in Amsterdam Camp Kills Officers and Wounds Many
A mutiny among German soldiers at Leverloo military camp near Amsterdam on Monday led to the killing of three officers and many wounded as troops fired from the Belgian front. Seventeen soldiers have been arrested in connection with the incident.
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Amsterdam
Leverloo
Industry War Footing Ordered Amid Pandemic War Effort
Washington April 19 government seeks full wartime production by priority order placing key industries on war footing. Officials outline mobilization plan naming priority sectors including agriculture, chemicals, and transportation. The action aims to maximize output for national defense while maintaining supply chains and labor standards.
Move 15 on Jo Get Loafers to Working
Men with little time to loiter on the streets face a hard future as officials push for employment through code enforcement and new measures. Portland is among cities involved as Pendleton officials advocate similar actions to support workers and curb street activity.
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Portland
Lerlieg
Pendieton
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