Derby and Milner named to French and war roles
London April 1 Lord Derby named minister extraordinary to France succeeding Lord Bertin Viscount Milner becomes secretary of state for the war term Auston Chamberlain son of Joseph Chamberlain named a war cabinet member Milner praised as an efficiency expert known for hard measures in the war office He has German education and knowledge of German methods
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London
Lord Derby
Frances
Lord Bertin
Viscount Milner
Lori Derby
Auston Chamberlain
Joseph Chamberlain
Milner
War Office
Germany
Exemption Granted to Carl C. Peringer in Farm Manager Class
Carl C. Peringer son of George I. Peringer gains deferment classification by the Griefich board at La Grande in a 3-2 vote to remove him from i-m to f-j, designated as assistant manager of hereditary industrial enterprises. Affidavits from his father and community testify he is indispensable to manage extensive farm interests, with years of scientific farming training and last year farming 171 acres solo. Local supporters include W. J. Clarke and others. Grover Bowles moves from farm laborer to manager of a ranch, while Lain, Noll, Fow, and Frosiee corroborate.
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Carl C. Peringer
George I. Peringer
Gietrich Beard
la Grande
Tim
I-M
la Grandee Board
Lool Board
FS le Grew
Athens
Noor Philipaturg
al- Hidavite
One Contest on County Ticket at Primaries May 17
Only one contest appears on the county ticket for the May 17 primaries. Candidates seeking Republican nomination include H A William of Milton for commissioner, J M Asheworth of Weeten for sheriff, and G1 Dunning of Stanfield for clerk among others. Democrat contenders include Ie J Molntyce of Bilton for commissioner and T D Taylor for sheriff.
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Can. Wiese
H A. Wiliam
Milton
J. M. Asheworth
Weeten
G1 Dunning
Stanfield
Grace Gillam
Fla
Burroughs
J. T Mewwen
Gh Brownell
Unatilla
FE. Dodi
Hercuileion
T. Dthtner
J. Molntyce
Bilton
Sherif T. DD Taylor
Liberty Shoe May Soon Be Worn Here
An article fragment notes Liberty shoe and War Bull shoes manufactured in large quantities with low costs and few sizes, awaiting wear by consumers. The piece mentions a recording plan being considered and indicates involvement by a wear and product board in the locale.
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Wapeisgton
Catieider
Bey
Wear Lodmetrion
You shall not pass fall of Berlin to Mars
A dramatic poem recalling historic sieges and great leaders who cried You shall not pass across battles from Marathon to Orleans and Waterloo. It contrasts heroic pledges with a cautionary note that no force can guarantee domination. The piece ends with the refrain You shall not pass amid reflections on fate and stars.
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Marathon
Hermann
Attilla
Theodoric
Europe
Martel
Lis Will
Mars
Acros
British Force Strength Reported at Seven Million
April 1 British army and navy listed at seven million men, while errors and garbled text obscure details. The dispatch notes large colonial commitments and a potential enemy surprise attack, with mentions of raids near Paris and Cambridge, and war office announcements on bombardment preparation.
British lines fortified as Foch wary of reserves
New York April 1 reports discuss General Foch resisting massive reserve deployment to cover Ypres and Hazebrouck while Hindenburg seeks a channel breakthrough. The article argues Foch cannot instantly unleash overwhelming counteroffers and that German forces may push toward pre‑war positions if resisted.
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J. WT
Mason
New York
Foch
Hazebrouck
Ypres
Hindenburg
Cremeune
Death Comes to Pioneer Farmer Elgin at 77
Death occurred this afternoon at 2:00 in Clifted Grant Elgin a pioneer retired farmer of the city He was 77 years old The funeral will be held tomorrow after 2 o'clock at the Brown chapel with the TO in charge He had lived in Umatilla county since early in life born in Texas and later lived in Missouri He served in the Civil War Survived by a widow and four sons and a daughter from Pendleton and nearby areas.
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Grant Elgin
TO. O. PF
Elgin
Umatilla
Texee
Miesourt
Ony de Tiel
Willalwette Valley
Abu Id
Tate
Kidwell
Sherwin
Mlet Meek
Shaffer
Thin County
Brown
Pendleton
J. L. el- Sin
Trent
Elrenit Gofire
Weter Piowever
Pieter Kenen
Oliehern
Uinyner Petersen
Art Ritter
Mit McKinley
Pieter
20 New York Cities Go To Dry Column
ALBANY April 18 The New York State local option election resulted in an even break between wets and dries. Twenty cities voted dry thirteen wet and one doubtful.
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New York
Albany
Funeral of Senator Stone Held Today
Nevada Ala April 4 Funeral of Senator Stone was held today with the Bolghte Templas and other fraternal orders in attendance. Aviator fell into San Diego Bay yesterday after the airplane broke from a 6500 foot altitude. The machine and body disappeared in the bay.
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Senator Stone
San Diego
Nevada
Ala
BAN Dsc
Cal
Dinemarerarching
Lirateniet
Eli Wo Mattern
Dayton
Ohio
Churinel
Fisher's Regulars Rally In Unsteady Last-Word Victory
Fisher's Regulars edged a close game with late rallies as new players arrived and old stars contributed. Key moments included Peterson forcing a late single, Ritter driving in the tying run, and McKinley pitching four frames before substitution. Debutants Heberick Cua and Joohn Ra Lakeete joined the lineup amid a tense finish.
Human Exhibit In Trial Of L W
A Chicago report notes a human exhibit presented during the sedition trial of L W. The exhibit aims to illustrate the current judge’s interpretation of guilt and the conduct at issue. The proceedings focus on the legality and implications of alleged sedition.
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L W. W
Abandoned Schooner In South Atlantic
Herakd, a schooner captain from New York, was reported missing in the South Atlantic on April 12 while voyage details appeared in Tampon, Mellen state department communications.
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South Atlantic
Washington
Wade
Schoomer Herakd
New York
Wank Pees
Tampon
Mellen
Ie State
Department
Coyote Tracks Lead to Unidentified Body Found
A trail of coyote tracks led authorities to an unidentified body found buried near a rural site. Investigators followed animal prints across the terrain to the burial, with no identification yet available. Local officials request information from the public to help confirm the deceased’s identity and origin.
American artillery silences guns with precise Yankee fire
In Lorraibe April 14 American artillery on this front reduced German artillery by two thirds and silenced enemy batteries with only minutes of firing. French observers marvel at the accuracy of the Yankee fire.
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Lorrabye
Secretary Baker Speeds Up American Army Transport
In a letter to General Pershing Secretary Baker urges faster troop transport and conveys strong confidence in American forces. Pershing responds with a statement affirming his full confidence in the troops. General Rawlinson credits American engineers with enabling British gains in the Meuse-Argonne sector. Military leaders in Washington anticipate major developments with French reinforcements arriving in Flanders.
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France
Baker
Pershing
Rawlinson
Micardy
Price ruling seen lowering wholesale flour prices
Washington reports that a government price ruling is starting to bite as the Federal Trade Commission tightens supervision on flour milled after the war. Middlemen profits shrink while price controls take effect, potentially reducing barrel costs by several dollars.
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Washington
Evollon
Federal Trade Commission
Miller
Prager Lynching Attributed To Quarrel Over Tunners
Chicago report says Prager of Collineville was not targeted for pornography but killed in a quarrel among tuners. Attorney General Brondage’s investigators report notes confidence in possible convictions.
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Chicago
Roten Prager
Collineville
Ieee
French Authorities Foresee Victory Amid German Front Pressure
April 18 dispatches report Allied artillery hammering a 55 mile front south of the Somme to the Oise and behind enemy lines. French authorities say the offensive is decisive for Germany, with American arrivals swelling Allied superiority and a crush imminent. Haig notes German pressure near Kemmel and Lys front fighting with heavy losses. Belgian reports claim counterattacks recaptured ground and 600 bodies. British manpower and aerial activity intensify as observers describe a colossal spectacle south of Boulogne and ongoing shelling around Poel-Cappelle and Lange March.
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Henry Wood
Somme
Oise
Germany
London
Haig
Kemmel
Lys
Givenchy
Robecq
Merris
Aaran
Poel-Cappelle
Langemarck
Lezlanckert
Ypres-Thourot
Austrians Refuse 10 Go 10 New Front
April 15. State Department reports from a reliable source that the Austrians and Germans are moving forces in the Ukraine. German Austrian money is circulating and German and Austrian troops replace Ukrainian units. It is said the Germans plan to dissolve the Ukrainian legislative body. The Junkers oppose democratic reform.
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Washiington
State Department
Fron
Ukraine
War Stamps Campaign Urges Purchase After Bonds Gap
The Patriotical Society led a drive explaining that those who cannot buy war bonds may buy war stamps. Officials urge every man woman and child to participate, offering options to purchase stamps or pledge their support through other purchases and fundraising drives nationwide.
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Thrett
Leninead
Laveen
Ateneo
Exper
Tenep
Kaiser Tries to Shift Blame for War Horrors
Amstendam April 1. A partial translation indicates Kaiser Wilhelm seeks to shift blame for wartime horrors during a tense front visit. The dispatch notes heated exchanges and calls for accountability amid ongoing Armentine front reporting.
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Kaiser
Charles McCarthy Hawah Governor Nominated
President Wilson today nominated Chastee McCarthy of Honolulu as governor of tewale.
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Charles M’carthy
Washington
Abell Bt
Wilson Today
Chastee McCarthy
Honolulu
Tewale
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