German Petition Drive for Wilhelm Support Unearthed
American military intelligence reports German petitions circulating to back former chancellor Wilhelm as prewar regiments are kept intact in occupied regions. Signatures across Thint army areas suggest a Berlin origin. authorities investigate who funds and directs the movement. Also noted is a bank suit where American National Bank seeks $500 plus costs from FP Wood, with Muley & Raley and J Warner representing the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American National Bank
FP. Wood
Muley & Raley
Mr. J. Warner
Plaintift
Strike threats rock NL silk industry as 20,000 prepare out
Reports from Paterson and Lawrence on escalating strikes cripple silk mills and textile plants. In Paterson 20,000 workers expected to walk off. in Lawrence mass walkouts and 64 hour wage demands. New York garment workers form picket line around downtown factory district with police deploying to maintain order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
Sik
New York
Manhattan
Lawrence Mash
Niu
Nab Hobrypewek
English tanker burned at sea by German mine
A letter from T. A. Bybee describes a Tagish tanker burning at sea after striking a German mine. The ship carried oil and the crew faced intense flames as mine sweeps worked to locate mines. The account notes seven mines found, two exploded at the surface, and a long sweep period of up to 34 days. The letter was sent to the Patriotic Service League from Norfolk Virginia dated January 24. Mr and Mrs Eccles are Pendleton factory visitors today from Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Bybee
B.S. Ball
Umathia County
Min
Patriotic Service League
Norfolk
Pendleton Schools Reopen After influenza vacation
Pendleton schools resume after a second influenza vacation with high and four grade schools reopening. Attendance is near normal, teachers back in rooms, and new student Jamce Akey enrolled. Several students listed, including veterans William MacMaster returning from overseas service. Principal Inlow declares attendance will determine makeup work and credits, with exams to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Pehowl
We Jorgeny
Jamce Akey
Uon
Uon Five Otters, Margaret Eider, Wilma Gardier
Mary Meek
Theodore Janes
Wills MacMaster
Janow
A A.T
Corvallis
Ceures
William MacMaster
An An.sembly
Hines
Inleweld Aias
Neasion
Road bill first drawn unfair to eastern Oregon
Eastern Oregon readers learn the initial highway bill drafted by Representative Graham would favor Willamette valley routes to California and Astoria while leaving eastern Oregon out. The piece notes a dispute in the commission and a motion to declare highway roads as primaries with bond allocations split, with continued discussion on page 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Athena
Fel
Appesar
East Oregonian
Graham
Marion County
Willimette Valley
California Nee
Portland
Astoria
Dallve
Klamath Fale
Three Umatilla Men in Guard of Honor for President
Lloyd Bowman and Ray Baker both Pendleton men served in the 158 Infantry as part of the honey guard for President Wixom at Forts. They were on duty for two weeks and wrote letters home from near Bordeaux awaiting orders. Jim Baling Echo man writes of serving as the president’s honor guard during the Manchester England visit. Letters mention Liverpool on December 40th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Bowman
Ray Baker
Pendleton
President Wixom
Roy Baker
Forrest J. Baker
Dowman
Baker
Bordeaux
Jim Baling
Mir
American staff hold Cossack prisoners on river front
Vladivostok February 3. American staff along the Ussuri river front contest a large body of Cossack prisoners. The Japanese staff reports General Watmikorr rebelled and killed their regimental commander. After a brief period they surrendered to the American garrison.
Government Railroads Face Three Year Control Debate
Walker D. Hines director general of railroads urged extending government control to three years as a compromise against McAdoo's seven year plan. He told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee the current twenty one months under government operation is intolerable and proposed a five year test period if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker D
Flnice
Rillroads
McAdoo
Hines
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Benator Cummins
Uhiot Pier Free
North Russia Not 10 Meet Bolshevik Headlines
Fragmented OCR text discusses North Russia and Bolshevik remarks with unclear context. Mentions London and a trip en route to a party. Lenders and representatives appear, but details are garbled and specifics are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Russia
London
Binday
Parte
Guy li
Sweden Paralyzed by Rail Strike Across Ten Railways
Copenhagen Feb 3 The strike by Swedish trainmen halted traffic across ten railways paralyzing the country and aggravating an already desperate food situation in interior towns as reports reach Copenhagen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Traffin
Sweden
German Austria Moves to Join With Germany
Borlin Feb 2 The Budauer of German Austria today unanimously passed a bill providing for the initiation of the union with Germany. The action signals a move toward unification under a single nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Germany
Borlin
Willow Hopes For Completion Of League Plan This Week
In a tense wartime bulletin from Berlin authorities pledge rapid execution of the crackdown on the Spartacan uprising. Troop concentrations mount as government forces prepare to quell revolts in Hamburg Bremen and Düsseldorf amid widespread unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow
Berlin
Bremen
Hamburg
Wilhelmehafen
Government Seizure Advocated In Tacoma
A Tacoma meeting of the soldiers sailors and workers council drew labor union members, I W W members, and soldiers in uniform. Speakers urged peaceful overthrow of the current government and secession of the government, while attendees sang songs and pledged support for radical change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Mne
Tacoma Soldier's, Sailor’s and Workmen's Council
Rvssian Bolaheyinm
Noid
Lerdine
Thay
Eponkerm
Clear Weather Forecast With Low Temperatures
The report notes a clear weather day with a maximum of 41 and a minimum around 1s. Winds come from the west and rainfall is minimal to none, indicating dry conditions across the region today.
Last Flu Flag Comes Down In Pendleton
Quarantine flags were removed from the home of Mrs. Grover Pond at 912 West Alta by quarantine officer C. O. Brough. The town has had no cure for contagious disease in Pendiston as the influenza outbreak continues to wane after 16 days since the first new case appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
C. O. Brough
Grover Pond
West
Alta
Pendiston
Special Election Proposed for October 14 in Salem
Salem Feb 2 A bill was introduced providing a special election October 14 to consider all measures the legislature submits to the people Labor Bill. A bill was also introduced fixing eight hours as a working day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Petrograd Rumors on Bolsheviks Surrender Push
A Petrograd dispatch claims Bolshevik sidlers revolted as machinegun fire raged in the streets. Kronstadt troops bombarded the city while rumors spread of a possible surrender to the Entente forces. The Baltic fleet's bolshevik troops are said to be retreating toward the Baltic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mtb
Petrograd
Kronstadt
Stockhohn Corm
Lomidun
Baltic
Fethenia
Crowder Renamed Advocate General of the Army
Major General Enoch Crowder will be appointed again as army Judge Advocate General amid reports President Wilson will renominate him. Reliable authorities indicated the earlier shelved plan was set aside and Crowder would resume the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowder
Washington
Enoch Crowder
Army
Wikron
Hin
President Wilson Eyes League Progress Before Congress
President Wilson began drive for a league of nations, conferring with a special committee on the draft constituting a permanent body with arbitration and economic penalties. He works with Lord Cecil and General Smuts, aiming for an agreed framework before Lloyd George travels to London. Colonel House is recovering and expected to join the peace work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ferguson
United Prom
Wilton
League of Nations
League
Chamber of Deputies
Lord Ceek
General Smuts
Lloyd George
London
Wilson
Peace Bureau
Greece
Politcal
Conntion
Congress
United States
House
Sergeant Alexander Receives Honorable Discharge
Sergeant Roy F. Alexander has been honorably discharged from the Army. He was among the first men from the county to join the national army and has served as a sergeant. He is expected to be home Thursday or Friday of this week, per a message received today by RK. Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy F. Alexander
Army of
Gimp Lewis
RK. Alexander
Alexander
National Army
Fietch
Quartermasztors Oorpe
Sinn Fein calls for general strike in Ireland
Deblin dispatch to the Daily News reports Sinn Melroers printing with workers to force a general strike across Ireland. By uniting with strikers they aim to raise member strength and widen steps for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sinn Meloers
Ireland
Daily News
Sing Kelner
Myrton Moore Investigated Food Situation on Rhine
Fragmented OCR recounts a wartime scene with Myrton Moore and family anxiously awaiting news of maneuvers on the Rhine. It describes celebration and confusion after an artillery display, noting limited cheers, rockets, and wartime decor as local observers reflect on events and anticipate continuation on page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrton Moore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilhelm
U. 8
Military Secret Service
Kalatz Haw
American Military P Secret Service
Occu
Ee Wiltiterg
Almace-Lorraine
Lawrence
Mas
Eyverett Mill
Raven
Eccles
Viaktors
Haker
Campo
Ritner
Dodd
Durnaugh
Stewart
Umatilla County
Thoreus
Sweeden
Variacy Yarta
Cologne
Dusseldorf
Entente
Exlennach
Weimar
Bremente
City OF San Diego
America
Aviatora
Fennembie
Heckwell Pier
Rockwell Field
France
Lenines
Balkan
Buenat
Merton Mors
Fefler
Morro
Decorator
TNR
Albert
Grieg
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!