Franco British armies gain in great drive 10000 Germans captured
London April 17 The Franco British forces drive along a 170 mile front with heavy losses for Germany. French troops capture 14 000 prisoners and large quantities of war material in the Aisne and Marne regions. British and French operations extend from Lene to Et Quentin as Italian and German actions unfold elsewhere.
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London
Hula
Laektobet
Cambrai
St. Quentin
Departmente
Aime
Balieons
Rhelines
Boones
Creene
Gan- Crabuna
Anent
Juvincourt
Kermericot
Alene Canal
Lolere
Courvy Alea
Terman
Lena
Et Quentin
Almom
Bres
Grems
Corman
Germany
Chimparne
Landon
Beruin
German diver may be after commission
Washington April 17 The state department has no word on where Hi itnin's commissioners are or when they will arrive in Washington Officials say definite information is not expected before night The British have not arrived and the submarine off America may await the ship arrival with officials involved
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New York
Pone Nel
Kitchener
America
Washington
Apri
Hiitnin
Wate Department
State Department
Honor Guard Training and Carnival Planning Meeting
A community meeting convened to discuss the direction of a carnival led by the Minor girls, with military drill planned and gymnasium space to be secured for drill sessions. Dr M S Ker to direct driving work as corps members are appointed. meeting at 7:36. Also noted, seven joint paper manufacturers indicted for violating the anti-front law pleaded guilty with $3000 bail each.
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Pondieton
Coomera
M.S. Kerle
Piead New Gulley
York
Von Bernstorff Made Ambassador to Sweden
The report from Miettianla notes Germany naming Von Bernstorff ambassador to Sweden as part of a peace terms initiative. Diplomatic circles say the terms are unarmed from December peace efforts, with Scandinavia at the center of Berlin’s push for a separate Rawlen peace and German officials urging unity in policy.
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von Bernstorff
Sweden
Russia
Germany
Diplorate
Iandinavia
Ryeta Teutenic
Ierman
Indians and White Renters Urged to Cultivate Land
Acting under instruction from the office of Indian affairs Supt BL Swartelander of the Unistilia reservation works to secure cooperation of the Indians and white renters to put every available acre to wheat barley or potatoes to ease the food shortage. Commissioner Cato Sells urges intensive cultivation and agrees with efforts to boost production as Indians are urged to show patriotism and help feed the nation during the war at home.
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Office of Indian Affairs
Swartelander
Unistilia
Cato Sells
Agency
Indiana
Helle
Commercial Club to Lead Food Campaign Effort
The Commercial Club outlines a campaign to aid gardening and food production with cooperation from the Department of Agriculture and Valley Pacific. A tentative committee led by Mrs Wade will design plans to reclaim vacant lots for gardens, with meetings held to refine strategies amid wartime price pressures.
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Cdmes
Anpoctstien
Aalil
Pena
Mra BT
Wade
Department of Agriculture
Degon Agricultural College
Valen Pacific
Shewe
Commercial Association
Moe, Hode
Mra
Gidoor Brown
B. Young
Joy Pellman
Atimcdation
M. Pulehop
Countilman
KO Penland
Mise Mehra Sian
Canada Moves Hit Wheat Pit In Grain Markets
Canadian government actions impact global wheat trading as prices slump on May 1. Market reports show Ontario and Portland exchanges reacting to policy moves, with wheat futures sliding from 62.51 to 47.98 and other values around 22.1 to 2.05 per bushel.
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Ane
Moir
Aemelina
Comer
Commanders of Anti Submarine Mosquito Flotillas
The piece lists United States Atlantic Destroyer Flotilla leaders tasked with guarding Atlantic shipping lanes. Lt Cmdr Charles Courtney commands a nine-strong squadron of swift destroyers, Lt Cmdr Joseph Tauragt leads eight vessels, Lt Cmdr R A McIntyre oversees the fast destroyer Henley, and Lt Cmdr Neal E Nichols commands seven destroyers aboard Winslow.
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United States Atlantic Destroyer Flotilla
Atlantic
Charl EO Courtney
Joseph K. Tauratg
R. A. McIntyre
Henley
Neal E. Nichols
Winslow Omens
Local teachers reelected amid salary advances noticed
Local school board reelected most teachers while raising salaries to offset the high cost of living. Several principals were renominated. many grade and high school teachers gained increased pay, with only a few who did not apply remaining without fixed salaries. The board also approved John W. Graham & Co for school supplies at 4759.12 for next year.
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H T. Drill
BK Chioupek
Martintaining
Allee Butler
Dormesthcarte
Brit
Delia Kawh
Linncoln School
Principel A
White
EK. B
Park
Stites
Hieh Rohogl
Wevernrus
Art Tvacher
Tve
Mra
Mera Wetle Forshaw
Lrechr
Mteje
Mie
Florence Lumed
Art Super- Vitor
Mie Delin Kueh
Oracle
Corm Khy Geima
Parales Hailey
Maude Maxwell
Jenne Anderson
Alva Boone
Dave Idleman
Lorte Connell
Mive Paves
Georgia Gerei
New Lane Weady Cutforth
Mare Hager
Loulie Dette
Flora Show
Luella Spooner
Daley McPherman
Ethel Feuer
Nellie Anibal
Lie Watt
Guy Cook
Hick School
Liawrerjey
Charles Walker
I. DP
Bickeynot
Khelohart
Crade Sehinle
John W. Graham & Co
Lass
Sells 10 000 bushels wheat at 2 02 a bushel
The record notes a sale of 10 000 bushels of wheat at 2.02 per bushel, with details mentioning the high price paid and the parties involved, including local individuals and a farm north of Powneton. The fragmentary text cites James K Porter and other local proprietors in a home setting, reflecting a market transaction context.
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Pomdirion
Focal
James K. Porter
Powneton
Hinetaart
Bids For Rural Credit Bonds Below Par
Salem April 17 The state bond board rejects all bids for two hundred fifty thousand dollar rural credit bonds and orders immediate wire to county officials to cease taking loan applications. The board plans to retry with higher rate. names such as Janeiro and Gorman appear in dispatches.
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Salem
State Fond Board
Tau
Vee
Earch County
Ferae
Eaet
Oftree Civis
Submarine fires torpedo at U S destroyer near New York coast
April 17 report from Fire Island station and Washington confirms a German submarine fired a torpedo at the US destroyer Smith off the New York coast. The torpedo missed by about 30 yards, the submarine submerged, and pursuit by the Smith began. Navy officials say this is the first definite encounter of German underwater craft off American shores and necessitates doubled patrols along the coast.
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Boston
U. S
Smith
Fire Island
Charleston
Washington
Germany
United States
Navy Department
Belknap
Navy Rencort
New York
Gmursat
Long Inland Sound
New Fork
New Jersey
Enatieh
Wrestlers to Donate Portion of Match Receipts
Ten percent of advance receipts from the wrestling bout at the Origan theater next week between Jay McCarroll and Jack Kennedy will be donated to the Umatilla County Red Cross Society. Promoter Earl Courtin says the two popular competitors have a large following and the match is expected to raise a significant sum for the charity.
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Iegan
Jay McCarroll
Pendl
Ant Jack Kennedy
Herminton
Umatilla County
Red Cram Society
Earl Coutin
McCarroll
Kennedy
Vilh
Expected Vote on Seven Billion Bond Bill in Senate
Washington April 17. Shortly after 3 30 p m Senate Democratic whip announced he expected the seven billion dollar bond bill would reach a vote by six o clock The report notes party leaders and timing as the bill moves through the chamber with anticipation of action before the end of the day
Government reform promise unsettles German party scene
April 7 report notes no steps toward government changes as factions in Germany form a not governing party. The new group splits from the Teguler sociatiet party and traces its lineage to the democratic party, signaling a shift in the political landscape.
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Amsetehedam
Ubete Culteet
Despain Wounded in Frontline Letter From Erahand Front
A wounded Joe Despain writes from somewhere in Europe describing front line conditions and the mission with Canadian forces. He reports limited censorship while thanking supporters, mentions London landmarks, and expresses hope for a safe return despite dangerous exposure.
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Joe Despain
Pendleton
Aetter
Grover Despain
Despain
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