Spain-UK crisis rumor in Madrid dispatches
Buenos Aires reports indications of a surge in tensions between England and Spain. Madrid dispatches say the British ambassador was sent on a special train, with Spain denying this and alleging political meddling. Spain later withdrew talks on colonial policy amid alleged revolutionary plots. Twenty nine thousand troops landed as a home port.
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Buenos Aires
Nogland
Spain
Madrid
Africa
Wheat Prices Rally in Chicago Trading Frenzy
Market reports from Chicago show spot wheat at 2.41 dollars with May futures near 2.15 as buyers rush amid tight supplies. Corn and oats also move, while Nebraska wheat bids hit 1.86 and blue stem around 1.90 in Portland merchant deliveries.
Harold Casey Heads P H S Student Body
Harold Casey won the student body presidency at P H S. Others elected include Eugene Hampton as vice president Jean Polsom as secretary treasurer Ned Trahore as communications officer Marrs Juys as manner Thee Shah as manager Horace Hian Bdner as basketball jgnower Alice Firstwell as girl basketball roll manager Arid Reed as track manager Zoe Carney as yell leader Helen Meents as debate manager Walter Tullis as baseball manager and Nard Casey Wo over Dowman 116 to AD.
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Harold Caary
Eugens Hamptn
Provident
Jean Polsom
Treazurer
Ned
Trahore Comumlwamin-At-Farce
Marrs Juys
Tt Manner
Thee Shah
Hor
fHian Bnyder
Basketteall
Aliee Firstwell
Arid Reed
Ianager
Zoe Carney
Helen Meents
Walter Tullis
Nard Casey Wo
Dowman
War Resolution Declares State of War With Germany
Public Resolution No J Ses ee reports a joint resolution passed by both houses declaring a state of war exists between the United States and the Imperial German government. It names Captain Clark as speaker and Marshall as senate president, with President Wilson presiding.
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Wenpte
Hited Bates
Clark
House of Representatives
Marshall
Senate
Wilson
Grima Bovernment
Esd
United States
United Sister of
Wall of Water Six Feet High Destroys Ranch
East Oregonian special reports in Ukiah on April 12 that a thaw caused a six foot wall of water to sweep over George Baird of Ritter. The flood washed away a wood shed, two cords of wood, a yard fence and two cows, with one cow drowned. The rush entered the house through the back door as Baird and his son fled out the front door, with the family in Long Creek at the time.
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Mr. Baird
Familly
Long Creek
Dr Boyden Wins Honors At Golf Event
Dr Frank F Boyden won both driving contests at the local golf course as nine spectators watched in inclement weather. John T Lambirth took second in the fire contest while Brook Dickson finished second in the other event, Dickson hitting the longest drive reported as the course record.
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Frank F& Boyden Yuarterday
John T Lambirth
Brook Dickson
Dickson
George WH. Edy
Borden
Durkee charged with influencing a bomb trial witness
San Francisco April 12 An indictment charges Durkee with attempting to influence a witness in the Mooney bomb case. Osman is named as the witness whose testimony could affect the conviction. The reporting is garbled but cites alleged tampering ahead of the proceedings.
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Durkee
SAN Prancisco
Thomas J. Mooney
Osman
Mooney
Paving Remonstrance Sets Street Petition Standards
City council debated paving remonstrance rules tied to two thirds property owner support. A plan on East Webb Street from College to Quart was discussed, with the petition showing about 9 percent of local property and a tied vote on street improvements. The ordinance would require 69 percent support for proceeding, aiming to guide decisions on Wilhow Street from Chir to Webb.
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Counell
Doder
East Webb Street
College Piv
Siienrich
Goincilman
Wilhow
Chir Te Webb
Unclear wartime diplomacy reports amid tentative peace moves
Fragmented dispatches from Copenhagen and The Hague describe uncertain signaling toward a possible ceasefire. Officials indicate no confirmation of peace terms and stress the absence of official statements while noting Allied and Vatican involvement in covert avenues.
Sweden Suffers Through Peace Amid Severe Food Shortage
A letter from Sweden dated February 25 describes extreme hunger though not at war. Rationing limits bread coffee sugar and butter while meat prices soar and milk is scarce. Crowns rise as horses sell for high sums and many Swedes face lines for essentials amid a harsh winter and harvest failures.
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Sweden
Europe
Mra Harts
Uesidy
Genem
United States
Salin
Sears
War conferences planned to safeguard shipments abroad
April 11 marks a series of war conferences in Washington and abroad to outline initial measures for securing ferry shipments and war supplies. Officials will discuss broader steps to mobilize resources and prepare for potential military operations, with U S and allied representatives set to participate.
Strong anti draft movement grows in congress
Washington April 12. Threat of a serious fight over the general army bill grows in congress. Majority Leader Kitchin finds the antidraft sentiment very strong. Friends of the selective conscription system are dwindling. Many believe the president will force it through. The house is expected to pass tomorrow the seven billion dollar finance feature. Hours of speaking are expected.
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Washington
Congress
Kitchin
Jitney Dance Draws Over Thousand Paid Admissions
A Red Cross charity event at Hap hy Canyon pavilion drew more than 1000 attendees for a Jitney Dance hosted by the Comatijia County Red Cross Society. The hall filled with dancers and a patriotic atmosphere as volunteers assisted, with Carl Cooley and James Welch organizing shade while Red Cross nurses observed proceedings. The program opened at 5 with a brand march led by Roy Booties, featuring veterans and a band, and continued late into the night.
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Hitney
Comatijia
Hed Cros Society
Haphy Canyon
Ata
Carl Cooley
James Welch
Red Cross
Red
Recruits Sent From Pendleton in Week
In the week ending today about 15 applicants for U S Navy enlistment were sent from Pendleton to Portland. Two recruits enlisted this morning and departed for Portland. Walter Alexander King of Pilot Rock joins the engineering corps, and Geneva E Miller of Pendleton enters the artillery. Ray Gould of Weston and Thustell Bowers of this city also went to Portland. Randolph Mott was rejected for faulty vision. New Army age limits extend to 18 40 for wartime enlistment. under 18 requires parental consent. colored applicants may join infantry or cavalry without prior experience. quartermasters closed while aviation opens.
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U. & Navy
Portland
Pendleton
Swarts
Walter Alexander King
Pilot Stock
Coam Artillery
Geneva Eleta Miller
Ray Gould
Weston
Jeavine
Thustell Bowers
FP. L. Howers
East Artillery Corpu U
Randolph Mott
Harvey
Army Recruiting Office
Army
Applink
Quartermasters Corps
Recruiting for the Militia Continues Across Washington
Washington dispatch reports ongoing efforts to recruit National Guard units toward a 1500 to 2000 strength, with Army censors correcting misconceptions about a broad mobilization. The War Department reiterates that National Guard units may be drawn into regular army strength, while calls for 20 artisans and support staff are noted amid winter hardships and adjusted troop estimates.
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Washington
National Guard
War Department
Army
Geertermastier Jh
Autierye- Cavey
Tamnten Serd for Kris All schol culire incident
A fragment notes that students may receive free garden seeds by applying through their teachers. The item mentions Kris and scholastic activities but lacks full details or clear identifiers.
Germans Gathering Reserves for Western Front Action
London April 12 reports say Germany is assembling reserves to unleash full forces on the western front. General Maurice cites preparations as British and French forces clash along muddy trenches with heavy artillery. Allied gains and German counterattacks mark a tense day as Vimy and Monchy are referenced in continuous fighting.
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London
Germany
Western Front
Maurice
Haig
Paris
War Headquarters
Crositles
Reewx
Lens
Quentin
Teutons
Perlain
Monchy Im
Scarpe River
Vimy
Famprux
Order Vacated In Kroeger v Leo and Stringer Case
The court vacated the prior order in the case of Eliheth Kroeger v Leo and Stringer and reinstated the case. The move clears the previous disposition and returns the matter to active status for further proceedings.
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Eliheth
Kroeger Va Leo & Strenger
Hermiston Folk Form Organizes Home Guard Effort
Hermiston hosts a large public meeting forming a Home Guard unit to protect government works and safeguard projects amid the wartime period. Key officers named include Phelps, Wc Tadd, Al Alben, and Francis Neewves as secretary, with plans to coordinate local defense should Drewile be attacked.
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Hermiston
Hermittos
Germany
Chree
FLA Phelps
Arthnain
Camrpbelt
Francis
Neewves
Peolly
Drewile
Gari
Wainecott
United States
Water Reservoir Break-In Sparks 24 Hour Armed Guard Duty
Report of a water reservoir building being broken into prompts immediate response with armed guards placed on duty day and night. The incident triggers heightened security as officials inspect facilities and reinforce patrols to prevent further breaches.
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