List of Dead in Eddytone Disaster
A long report from Philadelphia dated April 11 states the death toll from the Eddytone disaster reached about 140 with over 150 injured. Many perished during the explosion and a large portion of the bodies remain unidentified, the morgue holding over 105 unidentifed remains. Survivors described a bright glare and a sudden blast with no powder or fire present in the loading area.
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Eddytone
Rings
Oliver
Sheeter
All Militiamen With Dependents Set Out
April 11 orders received at militia headquarters to discharge all coardemen with dependents. Question arises whether they are discharged or not. New York.
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New York
Narrow Escape From Flood Waters At Pendleun Dairy Farm
Les ter Meet owner of Hubei Dairy had a perilous river ford near Pendleun when flood channels washed out. His leg was crushed between a log and wagon wheel as two mules and wagon were swept downstream. After over an hour clinging to a log, he freed the animals and was rescued by bystanders. He survived with severe injuries and was taken to St Anthon’s hospital for treatment.
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Archaeeroek
Pendleun
Wheal Lester Meet
Hubei Dairy
Jon Two Niles Ant
Bune
Atention
Germans Reported Mobilizing in Chile for Service in Mexico
In Santiago Chile on April 11 German reservists were mobilized reportedly for service in Mexico. Allied ministers notified their respective governments regarding the movement and its aims.
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Chile
Mexico
Santiago
School Board Acts On War Service Students
The board approves keeping students engaged in war service in good standing and raises the superintendent salary to 2000 for the coming year. Several teachers request indefinite leaves. replacements are arranged. A special meeting will be held to discuss the campus issues and possible actions.
Sheep Shearing Opens at Echo Plant With Many Sheep
Echo April 11 Buet Oreconian Special reports sheep shearing starts today by the Jake Wat tenborser crew at the Ovo milew plant south of Echo. Several hundred ewes have already been shorn this spring as the season opens with a light demand and large head of sheep to be shorn. Cantle outfits twenty four machines and work will proceed rapidly.
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Echo
Jake Wattenborser
Wheat prices move with May at 2.10 dollars
Portland market note reports May wheat at 2.10 dollars as futures show slight shifts. Prices quoted for May and July contracts reflect ongoing activity in the grain market.
Spanish War Vets Reorganize Ready to Serve Again
Pendicten veterion of the Spanish American war reorganized Malahbon corep and announces readiness to return to duty if needed. Twelve new members joined at city hall meeting led by department commander Nicholeon with officers Marin Whee leek Card en Me Aliater Kern. Core will have between 40 and 60 members and plans to hold parades and demonstrations, with meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday each month.
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Pendicten Veterion
Malahbon Corep
With & FL
Nicholeon
Marin
Whee Leek
AO Carden
Man
A J. Me Aliater
M & Kern Bod
Trerteew
Peart Iy
No Mail From United States To Germany During War
Postmaster general orders deny outgoing mail to Germany Austria Hungary Italy Luxembourg and Turkey during the war with Germany. Mail may be received from these nations except Germany. Packages addressed to listed countries will be returned to sender. Foreign money orders and mail are affected and no censorship on outgoing mail is reported.
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T J. Tweedy
Jxntmaster General
Loreal
Germany
Aftria
Honvery
Lozembusis
Bilvaria
Turkey
Cope Weil
United States
Argentina Neutral Stance Amid War Declarations
A mistranscribed report notes Argentina planning neutrality despite a war decree. The decree cites violations of international law and aims to placate the United States to avert coal embargoes, signaling anticipated continued neutrality rather than entry into the conflict.
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Arnetita
United States
Germany
Baseball Season Opens Across Leagues With Strong Forecast
April 1 reports sixteen teams in the American and National leagues begin play as fans expect outstanding attendance. Weather is described as excellent, adding to opening day excitement.
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Law York
Dt Erten
Wer
Bond Issue Agreed a Five Billion Dollars To Bonds
President discusses wartime farm labor mobilization and suggests exempting farm hands from conscription. Senate action expected Friday as administration bill authorizes three and a half billion in bonds and two billion in treasury certificates to support agricultural production speed up.
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Washington
Menures
Senate
Council of National Defenses
Committee of Agricultural Defense
Ways and Means Committee
Balfour Heads to Washington on Special Mission
London April 11 report that Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour will depart for Washington on a special mission. During his absence Lord Deane will serve as acting Foreign Secretary.
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London
Arthur Balfour
Washington
Lord Dee
Irrigation as Public Utility Regulation Questioned
Salem April 11 Attorney General Brown ruled that irrigation companies operating water rental and ditch maintenance for general irrigation are public service corporations under Oregon law and subject to regulation by the Patent Liver commission. The decision follows petitions in the Merriman et al case involving water supply to the Southern Oregon valley.
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Salem
Brown
Oregon
Patgereite Commission
Merriman Et Al-Azimat J
Address Militiamen Vancouver Barracks
A garbled notice references militiamen at Vancouver Barracks and Portland with incomplete lines about letters to be addressed to companies and a new yard. It preserves mention of militiamen and Vancouver Barracks and indicates dispatch or contact instructions amid damaged OCR text.
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Portland
Thier
Oregon
Vancouver Barracks
Mtn
Newy
Censorship on All Battleships Sharply Enforced
Early 20th century dispatch reports rigid censorship on all battleships. The print notes censorship details and government control, with officials signaling strict information limits. An editor’s commentary mentions messaging and backstory that clarifies military communications.
Mrs Milby Dies at Milton Home in Oregon
Mrs Et Louies Milby wife of Arthur Milby a Milton merchant died at her Milton home at 7 am. She was 9% years old born in Richmond Missouri and moved to Milton in 1890. Survived by Harold Florence Mildred and two other children her mother Mrs Martha Pier of Forest City and five brothers and three sisters. Funeral is set for Thursday from the Methodist church in Milne with services at noon.
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Milton, Ore
Et. Louies Milby
Arthur Milby
Port
Mijlby
Michmond
Tay County
Missouri
Milly
Catrly
Milton
Aalde
Fredy Ter Hesh
Harol
Florence
Mildred
Repeter
Milne
Martha Pier
Forest Cmnerie Stealee
Unclear foreign and domestic notes mix prompts
Garbled dispatches from San Diego and Montevideo report neutralities and wartime tensions. Fragmented items reference munitions surveillance and naval concerns in California ports, and claims of German secret talks amid broad political uncertainty.
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San Diego
Pnp
West Cams
California
Pete
Pushy British Advance At Vimy Ridge Report
British forces push along a fifty mile front with heavy artillery breaking German lines east of Arras. Reports describe fresh waves of attack, rising prisoner counts, and strong Canadian involvement as Britons press toward Vimy Ridge amid harsh weather and high morale.
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Haig
Arras
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