War Warlords Offer Sacrifice of Soldiers in West
A sensational report claims German warlords promise to sacrifice up to one and a half million troops in the western drive. Socialists quieted by pledges of victory, while Germany seeks annexations and indemnities. The piece notes American skepticism over German promises and outlines alleged posturing toward expanded territory and reparations.
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West
Carl BD. Groat
Tony
Germany
Muidden
Adide
Keith
Ortan Tielieche Hundschau Poevania
Hertilae
Freeh
Oomat
Flanders
Clerrany
Orlea
America
Death of Neil Johnson From Tick Fever
Neil Johnson, a well known Sheepherder from La Grande, died recently from tick fever. He had lived in Teniiieton at various times and his body was laid to rest near Welerr Mile. He previously resided with Mr. and Mrs. Earl before his remains were transported to La Grande for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mell Johnson
la Grandy
Ely
Jane
Welerr
Mile
Denmark
Earl
la Grande
Lae
Orende
Louis Hill Praises M'Addo in Contorted Note
The fragmented text features Louis Hill praising M'Addo amid garbled comments. Mention appears of Levis Wolf, a city figure, and references to rail routes and a court-like tone. The passage remains unclear and largely unreadable in content.
Secretary Baker Is Home Again
Secretary Daher returned to an Atlantic port this morning and notified officials he would soon report the results of his investigations in France and return to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daher
Atlantic
Long Dinance
France
Track Meet Set for Walla Walla and Eastern Oregon Cup
Allen MeLoni announces the Eastern Oregon track meet will be held May 11 in Walla Walla and a meet with Walla Walla on the first Friday in Bay. If the high school wins the Eastern Oregon cup they may keep it, now held by the Oregon Agricultural College. A four mile relay relay race will be held next Friday with four entrants per team, winner to receive a cup donated by the Bachelor club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen MeLoni
Sawtelle
Jolly Bachelor Club
Total American casualties shown in battle report
April 16 dispatch lists American losses abroad with 846 killed in action 189 by accident 165 died of imprisonment 691 died of other causes 277 lost at sea 45 killed or died from unknown causes and 1783 wounded The account notes Americans fought Germans in a three hour engagement near Mause in Prussia with diverse Allied troops and 400 bodies reported, 64 dead and 11 prisoners.
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Washington
Ama
Williame
Hig
Prasce
the Mause
Muntera
Beches
Bert Stormers
Irie
Pole
Germaine
Wants Wilson to Settle Irish Row
April 16 report from San Francisco says Tay pay Conner speeds to Washington to press Irish affairs. He expects the White House to weigh in on the dispute and predicts President Wilson will shape the eventual policy in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Ban Francisco
Taypay Conner
Hee Leon
United Stltes Ie
Washington
Ireland
Ate
Wileu
Pinu
Abe
Bulletin items from Harrie abattoir to Ottawa and Chicago notes
A garbled April bulletin set reports Harrie abattoir deck damage with million-dollar fire losses and related incidents. It mentions warnings from Major Manso on port safety, revolver confrontations in Ghia, Canadian army moves in Oregon, a Chicago neurology department issue, and a Washington penalty case with a tram accident in Arkansas.
Texas Today Goes Into Dry Territory
Texas Today reports a strict enforcement of the dry law in the state. The article notes that within military and naval establishments Wisconsin like cities, a number of counties are moving to enforce prohibition. Port Worth records show several establishments closing as dry laws take effect.
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Atute
Tomas Soulay
Dry State
Port Worth
Court changes decision upon Umatilla case
A distorted court ruling affecting the Umatilla case appears in a mangled April issue. The report mentions the Water Ministry, state water rights, and a disputed allocation of water, with unclear names and positions due to OCR errors.
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Umatilla
Salem
Ure
Jadee McCammmunt
German wounded are problem 10 Kaiser
German casualties and morale issues are reported as the front lines see rising wounded numbers. A hospital capacity strain and declining morale among the German forces are noted, with several young soldiers among the injured. The dispatch mentions Allied advances and the impact on German war effort and civilian morale.
Mystery of Cyclops Unsolved in Wartlington
A fragmented report from Wartlington details endless speculation about a legendary Cyclops and a long lost vessel. The text cites sailors and observers while offering no definitive evidence or conclusions.
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Cyclops
Mayor Announces Enrollment Drive for Working Reserve
The mayor of Pendleton issues a proclamation during Wartime Week urging every able bodied boy aged ten onward to join the Working Reserve. The move aligns with national defense efforts and calls on local councils and industries to support enrollment, with Oregon’s governor endorsing the plan and local officials coordinating the program.
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Stu Council of Defense
J. J. Vaughen
Meyy
Moye Work
Council of National DeTerse
Shire
Oregon
Bacel Boone
Lee
Don Vaoughatt Maser
Dineety
Pendle
Goyer
Tewdieten
Cirecen
Do Vaggian
Mapor
Chicago Soldiers May Face Charges
In a confused report, references to Chicago soldiers, possible charges, and unclear names appear. The text includes tangential mentions of people, places, and events, but lacks coherent details to establish a definitive incident or outcome.
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Chicago
Plane blaze devastates Hun losses in Big Lane incident
Varis April 16 reports a severe fire destroying property and injuring or displacing several people. The fragment mentions sources from UPR and Amerie telephones, with unclear details on cause, location, and authorities.
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VARIS
Nemterl Fontee
Red Cross benefit dances to open fundraising series
A community dance and an auction sale tonight kick off a Red Cross fundraising drive in Map py Peoyen under civic leaders. Proceeds fund wartime clothing and hospital supplies for the Reid Cre Bo chapter. organizers warn funds are short and urge donations and auction items to support operations through June 20.
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Mappy Peoyen
Dane
Othe Umaniin Gonty
Reid
Mendieton
Ctra
Wwe
Petes Choaleman
I. Thompson
Ketew
Thompson
Bytes
Gould
Mexicans Kill Portland Man Mystery Man Sinks
In a blunt incident described with limited readable text, a Portland man was killed in a confrontation involving Mexican individuals. Authorities report a fatal injury and ongoing investigation with no clear motive disclosed.
German Trawlers Sunk by British Forces
A fragmentary wartime note reports that ten German trawlers were sunk by the British. The garbled text mentions naval activity and Allied actions, with unclear names or dates but a reference to wartime losses at sea and the engagement involving German fishing vessels.
Prisoners From U Boat Reach United States
Prisoners captured from a U boat arrive in the United States after a perilous voyage. The crew of the submarine Aurora are said to consist of young sailors, including several teenagers, who endured detention and travel before surrendering to Allied forces.
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United States
Iiness Voting On Fate Of 200 Saloons
Fragmentary report notes a voting event about the fate of 200 saloons in a city area. Mentions April, local officials, and public response. Names and precise details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Fall of Bailleul Highlights German Drive in Flanders
German forces mount heavy assault across the northern Flanders salient, capturing Bailleul after a night operation. British and Allied defenses struggle to hold towns from Merville to Neuve Eglise as artillery duels and trench mortars pound villages behind the front.
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London
Bailleul
Flanders Salient
Wulverghem
Messines
Atteck
von Carlowha
Tyre Heights
Mindren
Mervile
Neuve Egte
Ecutire
Merville
Neuve
Viens-Derquin
Merris, Meteres
Neuve- Exeline
Put.s
Ballieul
Siping Corto
Adv Ene
Dailieul
Newve-Ketiee
le Reveleburg
Slerely
Nieppe Forest
Betitiels
Wan Who Derides President Wilson Driven From County
A fragmented report from Tulsa details a public disturbance centered on opposition to President Wilson. Citizens clashed with authorities as a speaker attacked the administration, while others defended the president amid rising tensions in the county.
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Wan
Wilson
Liberty Loan Passes Billions Mark in U S War Drive
A terse dispatch from Washington notes Liberty Loan progress surpassing the billion dollar mark as drives continue nationwide. Reports from Minnesota indicate strong private support and bellwether counties pushing sales, with favorable media coverage highlighting public sacrifice and wartime financing.
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Neil Johnson
Louis Hill
M’addo
Yietilte
Levis Wolf
Cieteman
Clyne
Secretary Baker
Walla Walla
Yankee Private
Bulletins
Tokhonto
Harrie Abbattoir
Aomilion Delians
Shatir
Warnine
Moura
Sthalwatem
Ghia
Wille
Leek
MPGON
Ottawa
Apelih
Siler
Thomas
Suse Rn
Aul
Mre. Granger
Io Army Ormorr
Tromia
Peat Poseis
Pemsonis
Bntltn Todiey Mderes
Enter Et Eyge
Fteanale
Heluktioy
Ark
Tewk
Texas
Warhington
James Peromd
Wartlington
Baltimore
Lovin
Charies
Sanapitiog
BIG
RED Cross Money Raising Enterprises
Huiston
Ehapter
T. Wieben
Tadien
Waat Sire
Portland
LAB
Sheeley
Atlastic
Minster
Chicach
Merre
Serwest Eitlys Cole
Kent
Padiney
Tulsa
Carrie
Ted White
Atroy
Wilfoo
Liberty
Ite
Liberty Loan
Linerty Loan Subceitiqne
Phelng
Dig Gellar Weare
Reine Trem
Ide Minnespelie
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