Roused Militia Clampdown Follows Circulars Defense
Local farmer Jason Yetford Metz is accused of circulating a pro finished memory circulars in Milton and Freewater sparking a mob mood. Crowds roamed the towns chasing distributors until authorities intervened. Metz was escorted to Pendleton and handed to federal and county officials amid calls for calm.
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Jason Yetford Metz
Weston Farmer
Milton
Freewater
U. B
Keator
Nown
Metz
A. T. Metz
Faith
Dlozen
Mets Waa
Weston
Pastor Rusell
Weeton
Umatilla
British raid sinks slips at Ostend Zeebrugge to block exits
British naval forces carried out a morning seizing raid on Ostend and Zeebrugge targets. They blew up five concrete filled slips in channels to hinder German submarine traffic. The operation involved auxiliary vessels and six obsolete cruisers, with French cooperation. the exact outcome remains undecided. Reports from the Admiralty and officials indicate volunteers participated and the action followed a prior raid. further details were not yet clear.
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London
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Admiralty
Hobson
Eric Geddes
Commons
Guatemala Seeks Role in War Effort With United States
Washington April 14 Guatemala declared its entry into the war on the side of the United States. Ouate and MiAweer Mendee announced Guatemala would assist in the war effort and coordinate with American forces to help defeat the Kaiser.
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Washington
SMALL POTATO ACREAGE THIS YEAR IS CAUSE OF ALARM
Three thousand four hundred acres of potatoes are planted in Oregon this year, more than last year, per the farm crop and labor survey. The author warns of shortages and urges increased potato planting to buffer possible food regulations and wartime needs.
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V'M
Shrock
Oregon
Germans Cannot Leave Well Enough Alone
A war column argues Germany cannot restrain aggression as Allied casualties would be counted as German defeats due to manpower drain. It claims German forces push Pershing toward costly trench fighting, warns that Hindenburg would press Allied trenches, and critiques German willingness to risk all for victory. The piece frames German recklessness as their strategic flaw in the war.
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Pershing
Cermeane
Hindenburg
Mershing
Wall
Twurtre
Antersen
Grand Time Planned Friday Evening Street Singing and Talks
A busy Friday night in Pendleton features Liberty Day events with a street parade and a large evening meeting at Happy Canyon. J D Pinemonden, recently returned from France, will share war experiences. Dr Mamenden has addressed venues at La Grande and Athena. street demonstration and a drum corps procession precede the town hall program. The city aims to muster support for the war effort with a street unfurling ceremony and a parade led by the Alta orchestra, with Alfie Loulweed presiding.
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Hell
Happy Canyon
J.D. Pinemonden
Jum
France
Mamenden
la Oragde
Athena
Howe
Dee Onterling
Wook
Kpenberg
Kentucky
Frigas
Wrest
Alte
Othe Ely
Irefeseor Reach
Alta Orchestra
Happr Cenyen
Eerie
Alfie Loulweed
Funeral of Mrs Male Held Yesterday
Funeral services for Mrs Marthe Mate, aged 74, were conducted at a local chapel yesterday afternoon. She had resided for years in the county and left nine children, with many grandchildren and friends in attendance. Her surviving relatives include Mr Sale, Mrs Male, and several children listed by name.
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Marthe Mate
England
Sale
Peeterday
Leigh
Baral
Geainger
Pemilteton
Two Killed by Shots in Court at Hindu Trial
In San Francisco on April 23 a Hindu trial ended in bloodshed as Kisle Noontam Singh shot and killed Ram Chandra in court and wounded United States Marshal Holohan. A Hindu spectator handed Singh the pistol, who then fired three shots at Chandra and another at Dr Chalnaberty. Military officers entered the court as martial law was declared and spectators were kept inside. Tension ran between high caste Chandra’s group and Singh’s lower caste, fueling the tragedy.
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San Francisco
Kisle Noontam Singh
Ram Chandra
Cour Room
United
Chandra
Singh
Four More Deferred Classifications From Board Ruling
Five more questionnaires received by the district board show four reclassifications, with several candidates including Hervey A own of Mellz Joseph Cunha Jr Antone Cunha of Echo and John EK Riverside area residents placed on deferred classification. Frank Cunha moved up from 2- to 1-1 while affidavits detail Cunha family farming roles and ranch work. Supporting affidavits came from local employers and farmers, including W N Brown and Henrikson, noting long farm labor service and skilled farming duties.
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Lant Ning
Hervey A
Own
Mellz
Joseph Cunha, Jr
Antone Cunha
Echo
John EK
Sanes
Frank Cunha
Cunha
Joseph
Keho Milly
Frank Hae
Cunha Iiteresta
Anthe Teel
Tk. M Stanfield
Fred H. Andrews
A. Longwell
Inwph
W. N. Brown
Menary Henrikson
Rudolf Letinger
Eel Ming
Willem & Rother
Garton Cirny
Cuelerhie Wetelympi
Pepvenrding
Affhde Wits
John HK
Benge
Mexicans Encamped Opposite U S Towns Across Border
Report lists Mexican forces entrenched opposite U S towns with artillery and rifle pits. About five thousand troops concentrated at a key point while a smaller reserve holds nearby. Authorities monitor the border tension and potential skirmishes along the frontier.
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Tewnn
American Congressman Is Aviator in Italy
Rome dispatch reports American congressman and aviator visiting Italy with plans to observe air operations. The trip, framed as propaganda outreach, includes meetings with Italian officials and military aviation facilities.
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Italy
Third Drive Coming Soon Declared by Haig's Men
British war office reports a planned third German offensive on the Western Front between Artois and the Somme with heavy fighting continuing. Germany has concentrated surplus divisions at the French British joint sector and Haig's army has absorbed months of violent action. Casualty totals remain undisclosed as the French army strength declines, and the French forces face significant losses in a prolonged engagement.
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York
Germany
Seldheprey
Germainie
New York
Ger
Arran
British War Office
Hera
West Front
Foeh
Pwle
Haig
Ange
California towns begin rebuilding after San Jacinto quake
Los Angeles April 94. Without outside aid Bon Jacinto Hemet and nearby towns began reconstruction today after the earthquake. Scientists study the trembling phenomena as water in mountain springs rises two feet and maintains a new surface. Severn wall borings commence while the San Jacinto river, previously dry, is now flowing.
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Los Angeles
Bon Jacinto
Hemet
Severn Walle
San Jacinto River
Hext of Kin Will Check Up Disloyalty
Milwaukee April 24 a state organization of nest to kin will be organized within a few days machinery of the Loyalty League will be used It is understood the war department has endorsed the scheme The organization’s members will be recruited persons having kin fighting in France The relatives will protect the home front and it is denied that it be another Ku Klux Klan against disloyalists
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Milwaukee
A_ state
Nest To Kin
War Department
Franer
Kuklux Kink
Disturbing Huss Losses Stir Citizenship Debates
War dispatch from The Hague notes German provincial towns report heavy casualties from the west front offensive. Bentheim reports seven dead in five days, Gronau cites seventeen, with regional residents displaced. Budapest demonstrates for electoral reform with two hundred thousand participants, marching to the Palace club and halting work and traffic.
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the Hague
Zurich
Thoysand
Budapest
Palace Club
Abos Tiler
von Seydier
Galicia
Pleasure car production cutback urged by industry leaders
Washington April 23. Industry leaders urged curtailment of pleasure car production in a War Industries Board conference. They presented detailed data on 1917 pleasure car production and offered estimates for this year’s output at the government’s request.
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Washington
Automobile
Lndue Ory
Frrnch
War Industries Board
Automobiie
War Casualties and Artillery Marks In Assaults
War report details casualties including wounded and dead from engagements around Villers, the Meuse and the Somme area. French and American forces report heavy fighting with German attacks repelled and Allied artillery superiority noted in recent clashes.
Seniors Hit Top Stamps Drive For Holiday
In a one day drive, seniors sold 508 88 worth of thrift stamps to top class achievements, earning a half day holiday at noon. Principal Drill announced extra rewards for stamp sales, with sophomores at 250 75, freshmen 248 18, juniors 8115, bringing total to 908 70. A week of celebrations likely as classes vie to go over the top.
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Lee
Dricé
Suhosk Woda
Ieee
Prinerpal
Diosa
Clive
Echucl
Tte Aire
Tivalis
Murder Plant Mystery in Michigan Case
A garbled report describes a murder plant scene in Michigan with unnamed suspects and references to a "mech anti" device and an enticement scheme. The text mentions a person named Schmidt and a victim connected to New York, with unclear dates and locations.
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ROYAL
Helle
Schmidt
Steinbach
Flyer Killed on Loop Holding Strap Breaks
MEMPHIR April 1. W Peatee arbiter was killed when the holding strap broke causing a fall and a grind incident. The fragmentary report notes the flyer tore loose and fell, with authorities investigating the accident on the loop.
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Flyer
Memphir
W. Peatee
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U. S
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Gronau
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Villers
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Uae
Avelny Wood
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