Ship Board Takes Over Many Yards
Washington readers learn the Shipping Board will seize control of more than twenty shipyards building ships over 2500 dead weight tons. Owners continue under government direction while 675 ships and 1.5 million tons are affected. Government to expedite contracts, impose overtime, and oversee repairs to replace submarines. The program costs over 125 million dollars with large reserves for finished ships under the American flag.
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Washington
Spipping Board
Shipping Board
Merits Rules for Physical Disqualification in Draft Exemption
The guidance from Washington via Dr McWaul outlines physical defects that justify exemption from the draft for disability. It lists defective vision, hearing, and mobility issues such as flat feet, knee problems, impaired finger function, and other impairments that would hinder a soldier’s duties, noting they must materially interfere with performance to qualify for rejection.
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Washington
0 McWaul
Focal
Lewis Machine Gun Ordered for American Troops
Thousands of rapid fire Lewis machine guns have been ordered by the War Department for use by American troops in France. They are set to become the chief weapon of attack and defense for Americans in the trenches.
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Lewis
War Department
France
Military courts to deal with men fighting draft deserters
In Oklahoma and Georgia, military courts will try men resisting the draft as deserters. Provost Marshal Crowder and Attorney General Gregory urged prompt action. Crowder said most support the conscription law and warned those aiding drafts movements will be certified to the armed forces or face military trial.
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Wariiington
Atge
Oklahoma
Georgia
Marscal Crowier
Girecory
Gov’rnment
Burglar Steals $7 From Barber Shop
A burglar entered the rear of a barber shop near the Eaton and Priedley offices through a cracked window. He removed cash from a register and a traveler’s token, leaving the scene undisturbed otherwise. Police have been notified and are investigating.
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Eaton & Priedley
Farmers Exemption From Hoarding Clause In Food Center Bill
The article describes a Pendleton debate over a food center bill exempting farmers from hoarding penalties. It notes penalties for other actors, defines hoarding by manufacturers and speculators, and outlines exemptions for cooperative farmer groups and normal market operations. It references penalties up to three years and restrictions on price manipulation.
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Pendleton
Busine
Nevenwriog
Many Fine New Homes to Be Erected in Pendleton City
Readable notes indicate a surge of house construction on Pendleton’s north side this summer. Owners include Karl Tallach selling Frank Frazier property on Jackson Street to FO Peterson, with plans for substantial residences on Perkins Avenue and Wilton Jefferson corners. Local builders plan multiple houses around 7600 dollars, with continued occupancy by Callison and ongoing developments on Jefferson Street and Pilot Week.
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Tulldine
Pendleton
Karl Talléeh
Frank Frazier
Jackson Street
Peterton
Movine
Perkin Avenue
Callison
Wilwon Ant Jefferson
Lavwell
North Main
Fraser
John Vet
Chase
T Brown
Pln
San Francisco Chemist Claims Water-Compound Fuel Breakthrough
A San Francisco chemist named Fr. Kermann touts a compound priced at ten cents that, when mixed with ordinary water at two parts of the compound to nine of water, allegedly powers a thunder car for a hundred miles on a gallon.
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San
Expect Troop Movement Next Week From Portand
Captain Ler Caldwell reports a troop and Wil probably leave for Camp Withrcombe in early next week. Exact departure time unavailable due to voluntary censorship. Caldwell and Lieutenants Cooke and Spell were examined in Portland before federal service. equipment will likely be sent from Portland to Chane Whombell for recognition.
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Withrcombe
Ler Caldwell
Portland
Caldwell
Cooke
Spell
Poertland Yentorfliy
400000 Guardsmen Ready for Service
Military draft era report notes 400000 National Guardsmen prepared for federal service. Text references mobilization, anticipated federalization, and large manpower figures with implied readiness for nationwide deployment.
Portland Yards Build 11 Ships Amid War Demand
In Portland Australia three shipyards the Northwest Steel Company Albina Engine and Machine Works and the Columbia River shipbuilding corporation are mobilized under a government requisition order. The yards are constructing eleven vessels valued at fifteen million dollars as part of wartime production effort.
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Portland
Aus
Northwest Steel Company
Albina Engine and B Machine Works
Columbur River
Unable to parse: unclear headline from OCR fragment
Fragmentary OCR text describes a local matter and residents debating a policy or plan. Names and specifics are unreadable, making precise summary impossible.
No Russian Mix-Up for John Bull in London Speech
Prime Minister Lloyd George warned at a Queens Hall gathering marking the war’s third anniversary that Germany aims at world domination and must be checked. He urged no war council in Britain and predicted a sunny path to victory, dismissing Germany’s Monroe Doctrine challenge and Russia’s collapse as steps in a dangerous ascent toward conflict.
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London
England
Stieve George
Queens Hall
Malinepoker
Lloyd George
Wirkmnern
France
Maly
Friesin
Germany
Kaiser's Threat to Neutral Nations Reported
A German warning to neutral states is reported from Aue claiming Germany will retaliate against neutrals if they aid the Entente. The dispatch states Holland is singled out as likely to face aggression if neutrality is breached.
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Aue
Germany
Holland
Wreck at Kentucky coal mine claims several miners
At Clay Kentucky Aug 4 a mine disaster at the Kentucky Coal Company mine number seven left multiple miners missing and injured. Rescuers recovered several bodies by noon with many workers burned or crushed amid chaotic scenes as union activity and labor tensions surfaced surrounding the incident.
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Clay
Wist Kentucky Coal Company
Reece
Horlunson
Root Party Arrives At Our Coast Pacific Port
On August 4 the American commissioners led by Elihu Root reached the coast port. They express optimism for a new Russian future and say time will settle uncertainties in the area. The travelers, worn from a six thousand mile journey, meet reporters and citizens with good humor. They refuse to discuss official Russian policy. The party includes Chas Crone, James Duncan, Cyrus McCormick, H. Te Scott, James H Glennon and others. The annexation has kept them away from the U.S. since May 19.
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Pacific Port
New Russia
Elihu Hoot
United States
Jaimes Irancan
American Federation of
United States Army
James H. Glennon
Will Encourage Sisal Production In Philippine Lands
Washington Aug 4 The Bureau of Plant Industry of the US Department of Agriculture has sent a fiber crop expert to the Philippine Islands to extend production of sisal and other hard fibers. F H Kidwards will cooperate with the Philippine fiber crop division to expand cultivation and meet growing demand for twine and related materials.
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Washington, Dc
Philippine
Bureau of Plant Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Islands
Philippine Bureau of Sarulture
Philippines
Soldiers prepare resignations as campaign ends
Six hundred men in the pressidre officere Tremere corpse training camp are resigning, turning in equipment, and heading home after failure to secure commissions. More than others who did not receive a request to reenlist now know they have been out of chance. The government offers disgruntled sergeants chances for commissions.
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San Francico Ave
Todas
Pendleton Poised as Headquarters for New Field Battery
Ir a regie for a 10 daw ox, regie for a field battery, aims to establish headquarters at Pendleton. Officers in charge include Captain Helm and K. W. Goorin, with efforts from the War Department to organize the unit for service.
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Pendleton
NEW Field
Teestien
Capiin
K. W. Goorin
Rioters Clash as National Guard Suppresses Draft Protests
In a violent dawn confrontation near a stone wall, National Guard cavalry from Saskatchewan aided by 24 chiefs arrested rioters after a draft line dispersal. Fire destroyed a bridge while a freight crew put out the blaze. Authorities vow to pursue deserters with federal troops if needed.
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Ada
Bern
Helt Ube
Eight Gunners Lost as Tanker Sinks in One Minute
Washington Aug 4 Nine armed guards on the tanker Wotane were moved while eight offing are believed lost per state department advices. The vessel sank in one minute. Survived include Chief boatswain's mate Garrison Cincinnati Gunner's mate CT Neckwith Martinsburg Pa Seamen Harold Holcomb Rodan Calif Seaman J Hanley Neoune Tenn Seaman C J Harmimar Net theton Ark Thos missing Seaman AoW Voerl saitinare Homan Duo Earmore New York Winterals Joseph Potnkar Pieters Po fooman Anknow Lawrence Kingston Pa foaman Cornelle Tote iene Parcagouly Minn Seaman James A Set the Words File B Searan Willan Whar tr angyeure T Reaman Aan feria Nee wir
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Washington
Oifesing
State Department
Garrison
Cincinnati
CT. Neckwith
Martinsburg
Harold Holcomb
Rodan Calif
Seaman J. * Hanley
Neoune Tenn
Seaman C
J. Harmimar
Minn
Seaman James A
Searan Willan
Reaman
Feria
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