Lloyd George warns as Britain faces ship shortage and food controls
Lloyd George told the House of Commons that Britain's tonnage is at its lowest and drastic measures are needed. He urged mass sacrifices, stopping non essential imports including timber, and hunting submarines from the decks. He warned of looming disaster without action, citing reduced imports and hunger looming for the nation.
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Lloyd George
House of Commena
Ita Lowent
France
Debiin
Ald Dirhaly
George
Italy
Merchantmen to run on schedule if US arms them
Washington reports that the United States would keep merchant steamers on schedule even with submarines and mines facing defense barriers. Government fears arming cargo ships could trigger war and may delay supplying crews.
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Washington
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Tne
Daniels
United State
Quintitt
Wilros
Anne Morgan Volunteers Government Aid
Anne Morgan an influential society figure and leader of the League for Woman's Service offers the organization’s services to the government in case of war. She pledges readiness to undertake any duty assigned by the administration and contribute to national service as needed.
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Aughter
Dlate Wind
Ieeent
J. F
League For Woman's Service
Administration Sens At
More Deer Slain in County During Closed Season
In Umatilla County the closed season has yielded more deer killed than during the open period. Game Warden Tonkin reports daily tips on poaching and says nine men were arrested for shooting deer in the region, eight pleading guilty. Four were jailed for selling a deer, and locals assist in monitoring winter predation driven by snow pushing deer downward.
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Umatilla
Geert Tonkin
Hardman
Morrew
Tonkin
Tonkig Hae
Ure
Theme Rebere
Jong
Storm Ends Tournament On Washingtons Birthday Links
A fierce storm yesterday halted the bogey golf tournament on the local links, the featured event of Washingtons Birthday. Several contestants did not complete their rounds. Proser posted the best record against his rival at two up while Darr Phelps finished even with boater. Bogey scores show strong averages per hole as match play and handicap rules shaped results. Yesterday’s popular local event sparked plans for more bogey tournaments in coming weeks.
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Washington
A Prooer
Hes
Fon Bales Darr Phelps
Borer
Veeterdas
Japanese merchantmen will all be armed to sail freely
Nobly titled dispatches report Nippon Yusen Kaisha ships preparing for Atlantic and European routes with defensive armament. Dr Toyo Michi Iyenuca, noted Japanese figure in the United States, warned at a World Court dinner that Japan could progress beyond government restraint if anti Japanese legislation ends here.
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Trowbie
New York
Toyo
Michi Iyenuca
United
Aiaes
Japan
Oil Resources Reduced A Third In U S
New York Feb 22 petroleum resources of the United States are reported cut by 38 percent Prof Dawid B Reger of the West Virginia geological survey in the American Institute of Mining Engineers convention here says declining supply is due to exhaustion and suggests increasing output by deep digging for sandy oil and corn.
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New York
Cvat
United States
Dawid B. Reger
West Virginia Geological Survey
Trvtitute of
President Will Put Food Situation Before Cabinet
Washington reports show Senator Lewis proposed a revenue bill amendment to empower the president to seize food held to raise prices, while Senator Martin sought to bar staple exports. President Wilkow plans to present food supply concerns to the cabinet as officials encounter embargo rumors and proposals for price interventions. San Diego is chosen for a Pacific coast air base and Stanford defeats Oregon Aggies 24 to 97 in a basketball game. American camps in Washington close due to heavy snowfall.
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Washington
Lewis
Martin
Cabimet
Wilkow
Huston
Manze
Hottess
Sermonte
London
Interstate Commerce Commie
Montana saloons vote sustains Sunday closing plan
Helena Feb 22 The Montana senate by a vote of 19 to 0 defeated the bill seeking to permit Sunday opening. The state will go dry January 1, 1919 under the initiative act adopted by the voters last November.
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Montana
Helena
Mont
Vetern
Battalion of Clerks Storm German Trench
British clerks and stenographers formed a raiding battalion that attacked German positions near Hilt 40 on a Tuesday evening. The assault breached defenses under heavy shellfire, meeting the Germans on two fronts and shaking hands amid the chaos. One hundred eighteen German prisoners were captured along with a machine gun, a mined shaft was dynamited, and multiple dugouts with several hundred soldiers were bombed.
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Cw. P. Bimme
Lenden
Preston
Hilt
P H S Girls Team to Play Oakland at Eugene
At a meeting of the tacketball girls Palley and Drill decided to play Oakland for the state championship at Eugene on March 7. Center Earlth Laing is ill with typhoid fever but may recover in time to play.
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Oakland
Eugene Mch
Mies Palley
Eugene
Earlth Laing
Itte
Indemnity Pledged Over Submarine Steamer Edda Incident
The German minister told Sweden the Edda submarine incident was a mistake. He expressed the Kaiser's formal regret and promised indemnity.
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Sweden
Stockholm
Mann Rejects Roosevelt Drill Critique in Congress
Washington February 11. House Minority Leader Mann dismissed Col Roosevelt's rookie drill remark at Governors Mansion. Mann said he has more ideas on elementary patriotism than Roosevelt will ever have and criticized the suggested comment about Representative Mann drilling these men.
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Col
Roomvelt
Myrnority
Mann
Roorevelt
Governors Wlan
Widow Receives State Funds After Fatal Pendleton Accident
Salem Oregon February 21 The State Industrial Accident Commission settled for the fatal accident to Louis Morrone employed by Blewett Harvester Company in Pendleton on January 15 1917. Morrone left a wife aged 46 a son and daughter aged 4 and twins also 4 and a separate widow’s allowance of 30 monthly to the wife and 6 monthly per child. the fund totals 11 577.20 and the payments are guaranteed by the state to continue in person for life.
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Bost Oregonian
Salem
Ore
Louis Morrone
Blewett Harvester Company
Pendleton
Morrone
Pepo Realm
Wheat bids fall two cents amid volatile Chicago market
Chicago reports a two cent drop in wheat bids with May futures at 1.74. Open, high, low and close data show slight declines. Portland figures list May prices around 1.62 to 1.58 as investors react to unsettled conditions.
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Chicago
Ernst Dregernan
Portland
Myers Named Recommended Grain Inspector in Salem
Salem February 24 Senator Water Vierce wired the public service commission recommending Donald Myers of La Crends for the appointment of chief grain inspector under the act providing for the establishment of grain inspection bureaus in Portland.
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Salem
Water Vierce
la Crends
Rain Taswetor
Buresa
End of Umarilla County Quarantined Over Rabies
The state livestock sanitary board has quarantined the eastern end of Umarilla county to halt the spread of rabies. All dogs in the district including Netix Adame Athony Freewater and Milton must be restrained or muzzled. Officials and peace officers are ordered to enforce the quarantine under penalties for violations.
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Netix
Adame
Athony
Freewater
Milton
Umetilly County
Oregon
Heix
Adama
Athena
Pree
Water
British announce new danger zone in North Sea map
The Admiralty disclosed a new minefield zone in the North Sea extending from the Wash to the Dover waters. It warns neutral shipping to enter the area only at their own risk amid pending operations against the enemy.
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North Sea
Britieh Admiraly
Eas Pe Comary
Nuto
American missionary killed as ship sinks in storm
Washington reports New Kellinger of Malta unable to verify that Robert Alien Fimdden, an American missionary, was killed when an unidentified aboard was sunk under the Irrigation Act amendment. Senate discusses a bill by Senator Pietchers to amend the act to restrict rights of way for private irrigation projects. bill passes the Senate without debate.
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Newl Kellinger
Malta
State Department
Robert Alien
Washington
Pietchers
United States
Senate
Importation Curtailment Law Questioned in Washington
In Washington on February 2 the State Department official indicated the upheld provision that first aid sorting memorandum might be decreed to reduce importations. The article discusses the potential impact on trade policy and federal oversight, noting limited clarity on enforcement and timelines.
Army General Staffs Universal Training Plan Submitted
Washington February analysis notes a universal training plan proposed by War Department officials. If endorsed by President Wilson or Secretary Baker, the act would mobilize about a half million men for eleven months of continuous training. The measure covers the Army Navy and sundry civil pension provisions amid broad legislative action.
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Washington
Army General Staffs
Congress
Wilson
Baker
War Department
Likely Senate Action Delayed On Key War Legislation
Washington report says a formidable set of important resolutions will not be acted upon before Congress adjourns. Measures likely doomed include militia training, woman suffrage amendment, prohibition amendment, food control, water power, naval oil lands, and several others. The administration expects approval of a $450 million Twenty‑11 appropriation and rushed bills for army, navy, pensions, and civil programs.
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Congress
Vere
Ocatey Grayon
Owen
Supreme Court
Oregon
United States
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Wil
Army
Navy
Acadry Civil
Pension
Miitary Académy
Tcultural
Dairies of
Columbia
West Indies Purchase
Porto Rico
Admminstration
Tevente
Flour Shipments From Western Mills Rise Eastward
Minneapolis mills operate at 72 percent capacity as large flour shipments move eastward from western mills toward eastern cities amid famine fears. Officials indicate steady orders and ongoing distribution to meet demand across markets and avoid shortages.
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Minneapolis
Poh
Peety
Spain to protest German use of territorial waters
Spain plans a formal protest over Germany asserting control of territorial waters. The report notes Madrid's stance and mentions German actions impacting maritime boundaries, with unclear details remaining about dates or officials involved.
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