Plans for Vigorous War Effort Dominates Congress
Washington reports indicate a week of major wartime actions with a seven billion dollar bond bill likely, tax measures, and conscription before Congress. Allied leaders including Balfour and Viviani expected in Washington as shipbuilding efforts and a federal corporation for wooden ships are discussed.
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Washington
United States
Comminson
Arthur J. Balfour
Viviani
France
Senate
Flirst Pear
Congress
Wertime
Federal Shipbuilding
Gesu Cree
Cls
Miliieid Dollar Corporation
8000 Pounds of Dynamite Found in C. W. Box-Car
Recovery of 400 pounds of dynamite and pyrodite in a box-car at Stanfield sparks an investigation. Word here tonight attributes the find to a car loaded for hay shipment. Harvey Roetick of Dupont Powder Co. was notified to report for a review.
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C. W
Stanfield
Jurther
Harvey Roetick
Dupont Pewder Go
Aeviet
Mall
Feud Ends as John D Rockefeller's Brother Dies
New York April 16 An old feud lasting 17 years between John D Rockefeller and his brother Frank ends with Frank's death. The death closes a chapter of family tension and business disagreements that reportedly dated back to earlier years. The press notes no further details on causation or funeral plans.
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New York
John J. Rockefeller
Frank
John
Food Preparedness Train Teaches A New Patriotism
A Union Pacific Extension train visit to Pendleton educates residents on supporting the war effort while saving money. Lectures at schools cover canning, home economics, and vegetable farming with demonstrations in a two-car setup showing charts on value, waste, and costs in food production.
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Pendleton
Union Pacific
U & Department of Agriculture
Misa Girave Johnson
Helen Cowettl
Astietant
Civo
Howe Canning
Meacham Bridal Couple Snowbound Twenty-Four Hours
Meacham bridal pair, Geet Orecenian Special, Meachas, April 14, endure being snowbound twenty five hours with no food. The tale recounts the couple’s ordeal and nearby friends aiding them, the school trip canceled, and wedding plans affected by the storm.
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Dering
Jenny Whey
Nea
Leber Cn
Erterpriat
Oreque
Ketting Mmarrind Leet Mendes
Jeerph
Orecon
Trvinik
Selective draft policy faces House committee vote
Washington April 16 the selective draft principle was defeated in a 9 to 8 vote amid committee debate. One member abstained. War preparations focus on birth nations and no opposition noted as senators discuss amendments and funding measures.
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Washington
Siiamene
Senate
Emillion Dellars
Speinjaher
Bureau of Pablic
Preparedness work by artists in Chicago plan mobilization
A fragmented note from Chicago on April 14 outlines a director guiding artists to prepare posters and organize an event to mobilize support for a patriotic effort. It mentions student involvement and a return to a central message.
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Congress
Eirran
Anti German Riots Rock Buenos Aires Across Argentina
April 16 reports show widespread disturbances as pacifists clash with pro war factions in Buenos Aires and other provinces. German clubs and a hotel were attacked with injuries reported and guards patrolling damaged property. Government vows precautions and possible steps toward peace resolutions and reparations for German property losses.
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Buenos Autres
Toda Euphos Aires
The
Pacific
Protsal
Cates
Fecntion
Kajeorhot
Germany
Argentine Socialme
Proposed government tax on steel trusts sparks debate
New York 16-year-old observer notes a 437 million steel trust tax estimate. The judiciary chairman of the board of directors calls the tax fair if the burden is fairly distributed. The plan targets corporations and individuals, promising a broad impact across citizens.
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New York
Judgetary
May Wheat Futures Rise Amid Light Offerings
Chicago reports show May wheat advancing with prices near 2.37 as offerings stay light. Market notes mention bullish tendencies from crossfire in wheat states and trading ranges for May and July contracts amid sparse news and mixed commentary from Portland to Oregon.
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Chicago
Balfour Arrives in America for War Talks
British Foreign Minister Arthur Balfour has landed in the United States for allied talks at the White House with Eng lish and French commissioners. They plan to discuss field cooperation and relief for European nations, with the French commission expected to join Wednesday. The discussions may include conscription measures for British subjects in the United States and naturalized Americans.
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Washington
Arthur Balfour
United States
Buth Engieh
White House
Iam
Joffre
Balfour
Amertos
Germany Uses Socialists in Bid to Revive Peace Plans
A historical dispatch from Copenhagen reports Germany pressing for peace talks across belligerent nations with terms favored by Berlin. Socialists are key intermediaries, with communications allowed to Russia and other foes while rules are suspended for outreach. The move aims to influence a corporate peace plan via socialist channels, including contact with the United States through Colonel House.
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Germany
Copenhagen
Sietae
Echeme
Nightrises
Remin
United States
United Pree
House
Hague
Socialistte Benders
Senate bill raises whiskey tax to ten dollars per barrel
A April 14 report notes a Senate bill to lift internal revenue tax on distilled liquors to $10 per mule and to extend controls on liquor use while politically addressing nationwide conscription and war efforts. The article covers support from Breen and public appeals to boost food production and supply by limiting opium and poppy production.
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Bemater Renyon
Breen
Brean Raves
British Close In On Lens From Three Sides
British forces tighten grip on Lens as French offensive moves toward Kynchroniae. Brte detachments skirt Be and Lens, most of north captured as enemy suffers heavy losses in Abeser-Ler role.
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Lens
Morth Om
Pendleton City Formed Home Guard Unit
A local effort organizes a 10 form home guard in Pendleton to train residents for civilian defense. The group, led by former national guard members and veterans, aims to provide military-style training and emergency readiness for the city health initiative and potential wartime needs.
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Pendleton
Dita Phiner
Po Stayt
Cagtaen
Hattenal Gaard
Ei Prewide
Meee Bers
United Aperiied Wave
Silasster
Wean
Leution
Ier Vitanion
Idaho Battalion Visit Sparks Local Memory
An odd, partially garbled note recalls the Idaho Battalion gathering on a Sunday near Pendleton Street. It mentions a National Choir event, a march, a train arrival, and a depot scene with spectators at Main Street, hinting at a wartime or community event, but many fragments are unreadable.
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Pendleton Stretts
Petr
Morn
Ginthy National Choir
Penibetun
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