Bond of Noted Actress Rita Ritswer and War Bond Hype
A fragmented diary style letter from April 14 1918 describes public interest in Liberty Bonds as Elsie Ferguson draws crowds. The writer notes meeting stars Doug Fairbanks Charlie Chaplin Mary Pickford and others at bond drives, shares park and opera outings, and recounts purchasing a $50 bond to protect himself amid WWI fund-raising.
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Rod Crom
Teh Warkar
Seeian & Liberty Loan
Elsie Ferguson
Irgotroes
Heron
New York
Kimball
Tiger Tose
Lanora Ulrich
Rolmeno
Beat 7
Fred Bione
Barkington
Uf B
Bevkel Operan
Serviesa
Curuna
Scotti
Amato
Spicks
Chorus
Oura
Vienaa
Italy
de Walla
Spydetirin Dondlae
Wee
Phh Avenue
Central Park
Riverside Drive
France
England
Bry
Path
42Nd Street
Fifth Aveanue
Sigke
Doug Fairbanks
Charlie Chaplin
Mary Pickford
Jule Arthur
Pritta& Denna
Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on rate hikes
Public notices report proposed fare increases for Portland to beach resort routes and ex cur sion tickets, with passenger fare hikes of 54 cents and freight boosts for onions and potatoes. Separate requests seek 12 cent per hundred pounds and 3 cent per hundred pounds on shipments to San Francisco and Inland Empire joints. Amendments state increases take effect only after ICC approval.
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Portland
Astoria
San Francisco
Inland Empire
Porland
Uniformed Army Recruits At Camp Lewis Refuse Civilian Wear
At Camp Lewis Tacoma April 1 4 60 objectors ordered to wear olive drab uniforms or stay in bed. All 60 nonresisters chose to don army clothes as others who had resisted earlier were moved from civilian attire to military garb. Two men were docked in American Lake after forcing retreat from civilian clothes. Nonresisters must now report for fatigue duty in uniform or face discharge.
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Lewla
Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Holl Hospital
Cam
American Lake
Convicts Tar and Feather Federal Planner in New Mexico Penitentiary
In Santa Fe on April 24 four hundred inmates at the New Mexico state penitentiary tarred and feathered Major John M. Birkner of Camp Cody amid a chaotic yard scene. Birkner, accused of espionage, is held there as a federal official charged with violating the espionage act. fellow officer Major Pickner, born in Nuremberg but long with the U.S. military, was arrested Friday at Camp Cody.
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New Mexico
Puniah Artillery
Santa Fh, N. M
State Penitentiary
John M. Birkner
Camp Cody
Deming
NS. M
Pickner
Nuremberg
Germany
Lincoly
Net
Pelion
Klin
Daan
Wall kills wife of Doctor in New York incident
April 23 New York The wife of Dr Ramon Gengvechen consul general reportedly fell from a fourth floor window while being escorted to his presence. Police investigate possible involvement by a rival or family member in a feud. The exact motive and details remain unclear.
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New York
Bengeechen
Ramon Gengvechen
Tratoman
Portland Turns Down Russellites
Portland, Ore April 31 The IEEE organization faced a council defeat when F.F. McKercher sought a permit to distribute religious literature. The council denied the permit, while McKercher defended his views. The meeting touched on religious liberty and political petitioning.
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Portland
Ore
Ieee Organiaitich
FF. MeKereher
McKereher
Mann
McRaercher
Marin
Domowe
Mrs Louise Weinhard Dead In Portland
Portland April 4 Mrs Louise Weinhard wife of Henry Weinhard died at her home at Third and Thurnatde Streets yesterday evening at 9 57 o clock She was a pioneer of Portland and left a long civic charity record Her birth is given as November 1808 in Waldroms Württemberg Germany and she came to this country in April 1847 The obituary notes her marriage in 1889 to Henry Weinhard and lists several children and relatives including Leonard Wagener Henry Wagener Phil Marte Hart Mile Louise Hart and Neva Love Warr The note also records the deaths of her husband in September 1904 and other family losses
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Tortland
Lowker Weinhard
Henry Weinland
Thireh
Thurnatde
Portland
Ste
Waldroms
Rom
Germany
Sarwee
Menry Welinherd
Howmin
Hobna
Lionry Wagener
Phitte Mart
Henry Wire Aititer Ant Moory Wagner
Frettoitkerentichildren
Paul Weedinger
UII
Pity Weiner Phi Hart Jp
Mile Louise Hart
Neva Love Warr
Henry, Weinhard
HELIX
Helix Ly
Mra
D. Kendall
McIntyre
Sarociation
New Home Church
Milton
Allee Clark
E. H. Richmond
Anna Love
Walla Walla
Jette Payne
Weston
W. H. Albee
Minnie Walker
R Paymond
Pendleton
Walter Garrett
Myre
la Grande
J. Sharpe
Willawnetta Valles
Aire Roy Penland
Grace Garrett
Joe Kerley
Mexicans Entrenched Opposite U S Towns
Report from Paso on April 23 describes Mexican forces stationed opposite U S towns with tense activity. The dispatch notes may include measures by both sides and unspecified actions along the border.
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U. S
Pendleton News Roundup Of Local Visits And Events
Local notes report barbershop renovations in progress with new chairs and glass fronts. Pendleton visitors include Mr and Mrs Levi Eldridge and Mrs James Johnston, with several others noted at shops and homes. Vivian Gibbs celebrated her fourth birthday with Sunday school friends. Other brief items mention births, visitors from Walla Walla, delegates chosen for a convention in California, and multiple residents engaging in social and business trips around Pendleton.
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Mu Bidkidge
Hendieton
James Jotins
Vi Roork
Mrex Levi Eldriixe
Joe Holmer
George Shermen
Frank Byrd
Crsck
Pendleton
Vivian Gibbs
Hbar- Ma Ceteee Ventee Oober
Kin
Lavelle Carnes
Lorraine- Bernice Canteel
Maxine _ Cunteal
Clara Schennep
Prephine Schennep
Derothy Smith
Lolw Scharpt
Madeline Fanning
Ybu Darling
Mia,Carnes
Hubert Carnes
Jack Smith
Delwin Stewart
Donald
Afric
Marion’ Molion
Anthony
Herbert Boylen
Parker
Pendieton
Ray Chapman
Pendietom
Mary Edwards
E Mra
Donald Cameron
Olver Knotts
Thundlay
Edith Wanke
Verona Putienvwider Mervin Rey
Carl Bracher
Irs
Veeata Branley Pweed
Herbert Baten
Elimor
Lewtor
Belen Meengs
Wegner
Pat
Ondas
Mire
Elmer Turner
Ora Alton
W. A. Gillam
Boek
Red Cross
Hebert Boyden
M. D. Orange
Everal
Guardseman Ends Life in Ninth-Story Fall
April 24 report of Claud Whitney attorney killed after plunging from a ninth-floor window of the Grit McKilusie building. Whitney, linked to G Aynceworth and Clyde H. Thompson offices, leapt from the law office and fell to an inner atrium below, with debris striking a skylight and fatal injuries.
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Presno
Claud Whitney
Helix Celebrates First Street Lights In East Oregonian
Helix residents enjoy their first electric street lights as local events and daily life unfold. Various community members are listed visiting, hosting, and attending church and social gatherings through late April.
Unclear OCR corporate dispatch from Amsterdam on Kuler group
April 24 dispatch from Amsterdam reports Berit Loin Anariger mapping of the Kuler on the western trend. The speaker Lyndexdomnfp warns of a ring around Beane and contemplates the reach of their influence. The communication emphasizes military aims and the need to test the limits with Cambra-Rapamerad.
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Londok
Ameterdany
Trent
Beane
Cambra-Rapamerad
Murder charge filed against next year old boy
In Jersey City April 24 a murder charge was brought in criminal court against Frank Muchelowski for shooting Edward Choroshi, four, as they played with marbles. Muchelowski said he acted because the boy was close to him. Detects note a Detroit sabotage report mentions broader disloyalty cases and industrial incidents nationwide.
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Jersey City
Frank Muchelowski
Edward Choroshi
Machelow
Bhi Hanes
Detroit
Unclear OCR War News Item From Washington
Fragmentary report from Washington describes government steps and powers being prepared for a stronger action against enemies. Text is garbled, unreadable in places, with several misspellings and broken phrases. The readable portion hints at wartime measures and official plans without clear dates or outcomes.
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Ritwer Boys
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Hag
Wren
Iimwide
Withite
Cernpan
Tomt
Mazon
Taro
Falons
Charley Chaplan
Chadlir
Minin
Chortey Chaplan
Ture
Theoman White
Ted O
Major
White
Chaplin
United States
Ire
Council
Jolhus Rhuborg
Oreena
Twilny
Ant
Eghttraiis
McRean
Sherman County
Evorxe
Hicka Cooper
Eugene Tocoy
D. A. Kikine
Dimurting She, Dewee
Wasco Coumiy
Mrs
Louise Weinhard
Paso
Ha Bend
Wm Polit
O Peraller
Vamericam
Janes
Paitin
Sam
U. 5
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Kunin
Hindentarg
Lardemdorff
Lisdendorff
Rim
Cass
Washington
Casey Sibotage
Detroi
Gilber BD
Cuttle
Michigan
Gregory
Sinewly Meter Company
Anysa
Fedurk
Foders
Beners
Warhington
Cardus
Mr. C
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