Germany seals conscription as House approves draft action
Washington reports a sweeping conscription push as the House passes the army bill by 279 to 98 and Senate votes loom. Amendments tighten the draft while debates in Congress center on universal service and the fate of the selective draft. Jeannette Rankin voted against the draft amid broader wartime mobilization efforts.
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Wilson
Roosevelt
Washington
Howe
Moon
Amtino
Eadmit
Dent
Kahn
Kainate
Harding
Lodge
William
Dutton
Universal Service
Willems
Lanlipe
Tee
Sears
Ploride
Bower Moore
Meno Riwa
British Break German Wotan Line Near Oppy
British forces reportedly broke the German Wotan Line around Oppy as half the village near Oppy fell to assault. Artillery swept the area and heavy fire turned surrounding woods into a sea of dead, with Arleus and nearby positions described as overcome in fierce fighting.
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Oppy
Teuton
London
Arleus
Haig
Germany
Simee
Nivelle
Archelles
Havretie Hale
Keenland
Cermain
Committee of 21 Organized in Umatilla County
A county committee formed as part of Defense efforts was organized in Pendleton with Dr. W D McNary as permanent chair and Rev J E Snyder as vice chair. The group outlined plans to support state and national defense, manage grain and meat stock, protect public works, and consider establishing a paid secretary to coordinate efforts.
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Amediatum
Thieety
Oanel
Umatilla
Committee On Public Safety
Committee of 21
Ate and National Council
W. D. MaNary
Eastern Oregon State Hospital
J. E Suyder
Frederick Shiner
Tnter Wee
Amatillo
State Council of Defense
National Council of Defeat
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Navy
Interior
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Premet
Freewater
Lloyd Rivhee
Blanfield
W. I Crary
Thermo Campbell
Erminton
Watte
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Mire
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Miltym
Mise Grace Citar
County Trewsurer
Wade
Merek W. MicComavend J
Surge
Pendleton
K G. Warner
GW. Phelps
KP Baythe
Help for Russia and Ireland Before War Council
President’s aides view Russia and Ireland as the two urgent issues before the world conflict. U.S. stance on Ireland deemed too delicate for informal suggestions, while aid to democracy remains a priority. Russia and allied democracy plans drive American policy, with Германии Germany’s moves threatening to pull U.S. troops into Europe. DANTIEIS. NEW WORK. April 24 — Josephious Daniels Jr., 21, eldest son of the secretary of the Navy, joined the U.S. Marines as a private after training at the Philadelphia navy yard.
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Hirumin
World Our Council
Theresa Reaacito
Balfour
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France
Italy
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Pawy
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Priverm
Dantieis
Leaguer Islamic Navy Yard
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Lost children from Vaneyele found after night hunt
Doris and Frances, seven and one, daughters of Charles Ugh, wandered from home near Vaneyele while buttercup hunting. They slept in sagebrush and were awakened by a northbound Northern Pacific freight. After a night of searching by 50 locals, they arrived safely at the Albert place. Both girls were tired but unharmed. parents nearly distracted.
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Breeming
Doris
Frances
Charles I Ugh
Northern Pacific
Bedlon
Vaineyele
Helix
Alhert
Vanayele
Buttercup
Athen Place
Chia
Doria
Edith McHardsey
Plans for Baby Week Observance Completed
Plans for the observance of baby week run May 1 to 6 with Sunday sermons on the topic. Merchants will decorate windows and posters will rise in prominent places as newspapers publicize daily. Tuesday forenoon talks by Dr McNary Hawthorne School Dr Henderson Washington School and FBE Borden Lincoln School on how grade children help care for babies plus a talk on habit formation by Milam Milam of C A C.
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McNary
Hawthorne Schowl
M. Henderson
Washington School
Fbe Borden
Lincoln Schoal
Turmia Mien Milam
British War Mission Received by Secretary Lansing
The arrival of a British war mission was acknowledged by Secretary Lansing as officials from an allied government arrived to discuss ongoing wartime cooperation and strategic considerations at a critical phase of hostilities.
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Lansing
Discontent grows as wheat market shifts amid war
Reports from Chicago show wheat selling at 2.50 per bushel amid fears the US and Canada will close their markets to non sales, with Roland Oliver purchasing wheat and prices climbing above recent peaks. European fronts report heavy fighting near Oppy and Arleus as German resistance strains to halt Allied advances.
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Chicago
Old Bere
Heeal
Roland Oliver
Barney Anderson
Anderson
Washington Wins In Oral Spelling Championship
Washington wins the city finals in oral spelling amid a weak written show. Washington school pupils claim pride in overall effort despite a lower written ranking, with Hawthorne and Lincoln students placing in various grades. Judges list results from third to seventh grades with multiple Hawthorne competitors earning top finishes.
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Washington Echo
Pierce
Waenington
Papila
Hawthorne
Lincoln
Washington
City Hall
Bruce Hawkes
Oladius Snyder
Schweeth
Eva Rew
Linceln
Laura Hillnan
Grmder
Croshy Stravdin
Parret
Ieinred
Eivth
Gerade Shuth
Kelltern Waelhinetin
Wabhington Eeoond
Elventh Grate
Gunde Svwteon
Weehington
Fits Itvelyn
Cormmach
Lincwln
Aemind
Hawthores
May Day Strike Plan Reported in Amsterdam
A May Day strike plan is reported in Amsterdam with SocialistMinimities and government appeals noted. The alert references a PUM aten providing 42 enp stake.
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Amsterdam
Local drillers to have motion picture taken
A public notice announces a film project featuring local drillers. George Martone Jr. of Spankh Whereter chairs a committee organizing the event at a scheduled morning session. Attendees include community leaders and residents as the plan unfolds amid wartime concerns.
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George Martone, Jr
Spankh
Con Wetriters All Demiiere
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