Men En Route to Europe For First U S Expeditionary Force
Washington announced that a large contingent of about a thousand men in American uniforms will depart by train to the Western Front immediately. The unit is prepared to enter combat in Europe as the first U S expeditionary force of the war.
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Washington
America
Europe
War Department
United States
Gormathe
Vi Beckke
Horder
Wilson
vie-Kemior Viecien
White House
Uirstein
France Lion
France
Congress
Mobilized American Troops to Europe Before Major Combat
Reports say U S troops may be shipped in small batches to Europe weeks before full front line engagement. Officials discuss specialized small units trained at home to support French and British forces, aiming to bolster morale and reduce mass mobilization.
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Wanall Ameocan
Cnite
Gant
Ts Treupa
Commietioner
Vietere Posipentd
Raker
Uni
Viviani
Joffre
Hunstone
Girls National Honor Guard Formed at Milton
A new chapter of the Girls National Honor Guard was organized at Milton on Friday with 45 members. The organizing committee included Mim Evelyn Sommerville, Pendleton chapter president, Mids Sydney Sommerville, and Mime Grice HKoumagoux.
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Curin
National Honor Guard
Milton
Convypond
Mim Evelyn Sommerville
Pendleton
Mids
Sydney Sommerville
Mime Grice Hkoumagoux
Mrs Marie Byrd of Pilot Rock Dies in Oregon
Marie Byrd a pioneer resident of the Willamette Valley and later Pilot Rock, died Saturday evening at her daughter's home in Pilot Rock after a long illness. Funeral services were held yesterday with a large attendance. Born in Shullebera Rossam February 4, 1870, she was 84. Survived by five children, 4 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Children listed as C Byrd, F Byrd, Mrs Byrd of Mot Heck, A A Byrd of Pendleton, and L Byrd of Willapa, Wash.
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Orgenian
Marie Tyrd
Herbert Boylen
Shullebera
Roponsin
Roe
Willamette Valley
Sears
Peoutille County
Grandma” Hyrdie
Pre Cc
Byrd
FT. Byrd
Mre Fyen
Mot Heck
A. A Myrd
Pendleton
L - Bird
Willapa, Wash
200 Reservists Out for Drill at Round-Up Grounds
Two hundred reservists gathered for drill at Round-Up Grounds on a Saturday. They trained for two hours or more in squad, platoon, and company drill, facing fire from a motion picture machine without flinching. The machine belonged to Kemn & Wright and the force was divided into four companies under Captains Smythe, Vinter, Cranston, and Hartman.
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Mrong
Pendleton
Kemn & Wright
Dan P. Smythe
Aptain
C. C. Vinter
Silver Grays
Cranston
Hartman
Carkin Companies
Soldiers of Russia claim liberty and unity across fronts
From the Cur and the Winter Palace comes a dramatic proclamation promising world democracy and sweeping freedoms for Russian soldiers. It demands freedom of speech and religion, abolition of compulsory church attendance, and uncensored mail. punishments for censorship end, and a nationwide celebration is planned. Reported chaos and mutinous behavior among troops is noted alongside alleged German and Austrian reactions and a surge of patriotic rhetoric.
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Lowing
Uve
Usta
Germmans
Urider
Wheat sells at 2.55 here for 4000 bushels
Mary Lempke of Helix sold 4000 bushels of wheat to HL W. Collinge at 2.55 per bushel the highest price yet paid locally. Jim Kanion known as Kanine temporarily leads the Walla Walla tribe at a feast, with a contested path to permanent chief as candidates include Thief Magne of the Cayuse.
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Mary Lempke
Helix
Kanine
Jim Kanion
Vin
Walla Walla
Chiat No Shirt
Heid
Kaning
Thief Magne
Dr Henry’s stirring war speech condemns great conflict
Dr Henry denounces the great war as the crime of all centuries in a patriotic address to veterans and Red Cross groups in Happy Canton. He warns of 2,000,000 casualties in Europe, widespread death, disease, and social collapse, urging unity for liberty and democracy.
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DR. Henry
Happy Canton Pa Villon
Red Crom
Cir” Honor Guard
G, Ath
Meg Roouts
Henry
Europe
John J. King Dies at 80 in Helix Funeral Tomorrow
John H. King a longtime resident and pioneer died after a brief illness at his daughter's home 1016 West Court Street The funeral is set for 2 30 pm tomorrow at the Cheletian church in Helix with Rev K F E Gernell pastor of the Royal Methodist Church officiating King would have turned 60 in June having lived in Vaintila county for 37 years since moving there in 1886
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John H. King
Frank E.* King
West Court Street
Cheletian
Helix
Kk FE
Gernell
Oyal Methodist Church
Resolution seeks probe into costs of all foodstuffs
In Washington April 10 the House Agricultural Committee and Senate introduced a resolution urging a federal inquiry into war time food production and other industries. The measure authorizes the Agriculture Department to license and control manufacture storage and distribution to curb high prices and force cold storage warehouses to release hoarded staples. Federal trade commissioners would fund a food probe with funds cited. State representatives described methods used to boost production.
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Houston
Wen Lever
Senate
Department of Agriculture
Federal Trade Commissioners
Pendleton reserves officers meet. new appointments posted
Captain Vinter announces for Pendleton reserves a meeting at city hall 7 30 p m Monday April 29 for drills and non com school attendance. Appointments include Frederick Melwer first sergeant Harry Mhambers quartermaster Sreenit J K Thompson duty sergeant J HH Lording and Charles C Winter. Committees of five to rebuild to 140 men named M R Cheernas Wm Lowell Pat Lowentan L C Arteburn J E Youn. Next drill set for Round-Up Park 7 50 p m Wednesday May
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Pendleton
Vinter
City Hall
At & P
Frederick Melwer
Harry Mhambers
M. R. Cheernas
Wm. Lowell
Pat Lowentan
L. C. Arteburn
J. E Youn
Lahien and Willian Hobble Over Debt Notice
Lahien of the Dahlen Ante sues J. J. Wh for 465 and 75.36 in count. He also asks for 57 Guerney fee. Bard W, Henron, a term.
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Lahien
Willian
Dahlen
Sult
Agsinet
J. J
Bard W
Henron
Wheat prices stay skyward in early market report
A chaotic OCR fragment shows wheat price activity with scattered numbers and dates. The text references Chicago markets and April trading notes but contains many unreadable segments, offering a partial glimpse of price movements and market tone.
Lord Northcliffe Leads Naval Reform Drive in London
Lord Northcliffe heads a movement to reorganize the British naval branch after criticism of the Admiralty for submarine warfare failures and protection gaps. Parliament questions Fire Lord of the Admiralty Sir Edward Carson on rising German submarine numbers and shipping danger.
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London
Admiralty
Lord Northcliffe
War Office
Naval Branch
House
Commons
Sir Edward Carson
Carson
Pendleton Round-Up Band Reorganized And Enlists New Leaders
The Pendleton hound-pound was reorganized yesterday with a lively meeting at the Alte theater. Heouch, longtime theater orchestra director, was chosen as head to replace Robert Barney who left the city. Ralph Folsom elected president, Joe H. Parkes secretary, and Clive B. Pheehire treasurer. A manager to be elected later. rehearsals scheduled Sundays at 10 at the Alte theater with Manager John Grenlich’s approval. The band plans summer concerts and active performances. Injured Misse county clerk KH. T. Brown wears an eye bandage after sustaining an injury from a pointed stick while carrying wood, with health officials unsure if the damage will be permanent.
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Pendleton Hound
John Grenlich
Band Boys
KH. T. Brown
More Applicants Than Ground to Meet Public Campaign Demand
In Pendleton the public campaign committee faced a shortage of land for new applicants. This morning the committee renewed efforts to secure more ground to meet growing demand and fulfill villager needs amid ongoing pleas.
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Froend
M'Kay Creek Man Dies After Drowning Attempt
A McKay Creek resident known as Captain Kidd drowned while trying to ford the swollen SteRay Creek. He and his son were crossing when the elder man slipped and fell in. The son jumped in to help and both were carried downstream. the father was recovered in serious condition, and the son presumed drowned. Local authorities and Dr Parker attended the scene.
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Hegenian
Kidd
McKay Creek
SteRay Creek
Arka
Han
Vacuum Oil Tanker Blown Up. 14 Die
The American tanker Vacuum bound Liverpool to the United States was torpedoed. The captain and 13 crew members are reported dead with some crew missing. Three gunners and seventeen men were saved. The vessel towed April 28, a life boat with key officers drowned. The Vacuum had a crew of 34 and carried oil to Europe since 1914.
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Barra
Liverpool
U. S
London
Vacuum
United States
America
Germany
Vacuum Oil Company
Simpson
Williams
Linegren
Lotes
Witzen
Gitzos
Parde
Stoker
Singros
Wimegrappen
Eyl
Dia and
Andrews
Hatton
Wireless
William Orell
Nicholas Hitson
Lasker
New York
S. 8
Harris
Lampston
Thomas
Europe
Mrs George Kennedy Dies After Auto Engine Collision
Mrs George Kennedy, daughter of the Tweedy family, died from injuries after a collision between a motor vehicle driven by Fred Bunn and an engine on Webb Street crossing. Fred Bunn and Anto Gentes were injured. Bunn suffered head wounds and leg fractures while Gentes had multiple injuries. Eyewitnesses and officials cited high speed. engineer and other occupants were uninjured or unaware until impact. Funeral arrangements pending. Mrs Kennedy was 54 and resided with her parents.
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George VW. Kennedy
T. J. Tweedy
Fred Bunn
Bunn
Mr. Keyneds
Eevers
Cate
Fersones
Ieran
Hueyeed
Kennedy
Linkoe
Hunn
Wialla
Henry Casteel
Pie
Peure
Cab Women Set AS WI Mimey. Members Die Sunday
Members of the focal chapter of the American Woman's League die Saturday and a large attendance at city hall. The chapter became inactive after a meeting where only a few were present and votes earmarked funds for planting shrubbery. An assembly to donate remains etc was discussed. the chapter planned to keep rooms orderly and hopes others will revive the group.
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American Woman's League
Terry
Petiret
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Hin Deauchier
F. F. King
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