Milton boy dies in France during Argonne fight
Lt Colin W Dyment, just back from France, describes the death of Private Milton native Neil Heat in the Argonne. He recalls flanking gunfire, a German volley on the hills, and runner Best and messenger work by Hest, with remarks on the courage of American troops.
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Dyment
Milton Boy
France
Neil Heat
Milton
Argonne
Colin WY
Thna
Alde
Oregon
Nol Frent
Mit
Ion
Best
Foss L. Calfee
Company Bt
Richmond
Cal
Henney Refuses Prosecution of San Diego Graft Probes
San Francisco April 16 Attorney Francia J. Heney said he declined San Diego authorities request to lead draft prosecutions against local officials. He cited being too busy with other work and said he will avoid graft prosecutions in the future, preferring ordinary legal practice.
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San Francisco
Francia J. Heney
San Diego
Henry
Convention Draws Sunday School Leaders From Here
Between May 20 and 28, Sun day school officers and teachers from here will attend the annual convention. Eastern department leaders met in Baker and plan principal speakers from Chicago Dayton Portland and Idaho with the theme Religious Education and the New Age.
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Pendleton
State Sunday School Association
Hoker
Harold F. Humbert
Baker
Baker Cronvention
A. M. Locker
Chicago
International Sunday School Aavorciation
M. A. Henline
Dayton
Ohio
Joshua Sictrfield
Methodiat Euincopal Church
Portland
Interchurch World Movement
Mra
Kill Them Squirrels Extermination Ordered in Benton County
A Benton County notice instructs landowners to exterminate ground squirrels on their property or face county intervention. County agent George W. Enble advises using poisoned grain fed at dawn or dusk, with caution to keep children and livestock away. The rye barley mix is safe to handle though not a highly effective poison, and the county may lien the owner for costs if action is taken.
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County Econot
Crain
George W. Enble
Renton
Benton County
Mr. Kable
Sinn Fein clubs welcome Edward de Valera at Mansion House
Delegates from Sinn Fein clubs across Ireland gathered at the Mansion House and enthusiastically greeted Edward de Valera. In his speech to the supreme council he said losses in numbers would be filled by fresh recruits, with Father O'Mannaghan and others adding remarks and reports from regions on industry, language, and Sinn Fein concerns.
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Sinn Fein
Duarlin
Ireland
Mansion House
Edward de Valera
Supreme Council
Professor de Valera
Father O'Mannaghan
Woolworth Founder Frank W Woolworth Dies at Glen Cove
Frank W Woolworth, pioneer of the five and ten cent store, founder of a vast U S chain, built the Woolworth Building and amassed a fortune near five million yearly. Born April 10 1862 in Rodman New York he rose from farm boy to dry goods clerk before launching a business model built on nickel and dime purchases. He died suddenly at his country home in Long Island.
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New York
Frank Ww. Woolworth
Thlea
United States
Canada
England
Glen Cove
Longstand
Woolworth
Lower
Rodman
Jefferson County
Highway Estimate Sets Columbia River Route Cost
The Dalles city engineer T A Garrow estimates the Columbia river highway through The Dalles will cost about 65000. Mayor P A Stadelman carried the figures to Portland to secure state highway commission action. Eastern city link 26469, western city link 12415, Fourth Street bridge 17069.
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Dalles
Columbia River
T. A. Garrow
P. a.Stadelman
Portland
Uiitte
Fourth Street
Grand jury plan to move county poor farm to state hospital
The grand jury recommends relocating county poor farm occupants to the State Hospital for care. Dr McNary, hospital superintendent, says patients could be cared for better and cheaper there, with sentiment the only hurdle. If moved, farm land would be used with the hospital. change rests with the state board and legislation. The week also features Daughters of the Nile meetings and a grand ball to conclude a Masonic week.
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Graud
WD. McNary
McNary
Oileht Marine
Luni
Daughters of the Nile
Next of Skin Won t Wear Sister s Nightgown
In Winnipeg telegram Willie throws a tantrum over wearing one of his sister s nightgowns. His mother calmly suggests accepting the garment and moving on as Willie resists and mutters he would rather go out in his bare skin.
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Willie
Surry Iee
Amail
Ted Rawt
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Neil Best
Huw
Henney
Grapters
Caticara
Telcom
Fania
Ipa
DE Valera
FF. W. Woolworth Dips
Royal
Butte
Bette, Mont
Vyerterdar
Masons of
Hutte
Ad-Javent Cliles
Bagdad Temple
Miyade Shrine
C. P. Miller
West Court and Garden Sts
West Alta
Ann St
Thurman Mortimer
Mr. Farmer
Walla Walla
B. Pendleton
Sturgis & Storie
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