Allies Want Us In World War Says Hale Visit Fronts
Senator elect Frederick Hale arrived in New York after months abroad studying the war. He notes allied desire for U S entry and predicts a spring move to bring the United States into the conflict. Hale cites European leaders optimistic about Britain France and Lloyd George Briand in close contact as German plans hinge on American involvement. He reports heavy shelling at Ypres and a coal shortage in France with ample food.
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New York
Frederick Hale
Finland
Lloyd George
Briand
Germany
United States
United Staton
France
Hale
Wheat rises four cents at Chicago
Wheat prices advanced in Chicago with May at 1.77 percent, July futures at 1.58, as reports from Portland, Ore, note a digester price around 109.
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Chicago
Portland
Ore
Three Women Held In Poison Plot Against Lloyd George
A court depicted three London women linked to a plot to kill Premier Lloyd George and Arthur Henderson. The defendants include Mr Wheelden, his daughter Mrs Winnie Moxon, and Mr Le Hettit Wheelden. Attorney General Br Frederick E. Smith said they planned to shoot arrows poisoned with curare at Walton Heath. The photo shows the three women in court.
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Lloyd George
London
David Lloyd Georm
Arthur Henderson
Arilah Wer Council
Wheelden
Winnie Moxon
le Hettit Wheelden
Frederick E. Smith
Walton Heath
Perioon
Four Defendants Face Hoch Damages Suit in Pendleton Trial
In a Pettison Pendleton case the Hoch damage suit proceeds with four defendants opposing the plaintiff’s claim. The defendants’ strategies differ as they seek to assign primary and secondary responsibility while watching for cross actions. The judge denied motions for a non-suit and trial testimony covered the accident and injuries amid witness testimony and construction dispute details.
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Reebt
Pion
Agrieg
Papestrene
Cowarteny
Abe Joryi
Phelps
Case
Mise Hoph
Alice Downe
Dor B ©. Parker
J. A. Smith
Charlie Lane
Deators
Community Style Show Promises Pep and Dash at Pendleton
A local community event set to run for more than a week at the Temple theater. Investor Allen leads a fast paced effort, coordinating stores and fittings while local artists complete scenery and effects. Twelve Pendleton girls compete for popularity in a fashion themed show with anticipation of strong color and stage design.
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Pendleton
Itelf Inveytor
Allen
Gragen
Temple Theater
Maxey Lonorow Monning
Mr. Allen
Weed
Jong
Oregon appoints highway commission three members named
Governor Withycombe announced the three nominees Henman of Portland W J Thempecon of Pendleton and J Adame to form Oregon's new state highway commission for a three year term. Benton praised for integrity ability and geographic placement to build a constructive highway system.
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Hovernar
Withycombe
Henman
Portland
W. J. Thempecon
Pendleton
J. Adame
Kant
Wil
State High Ny Construction
Oregon
Withveotrles
Trevensky
Irrigation Season Ahead in Omatilla County
Water Master Lo A Reineman reports Hatter Creek has flowed three weeks and irrigated about 1500 acres along the creek. Lower end settlers expect first water soon, with upper lands growing in March as winter frost recedes. A cold snap froze ground briefly halting irrigation progress.
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Hatter Creek
Hatter
Reek
Lo A Reineman
Hutter Creek
Generelly
Trowen
Batter Creek
Red Cross Chapter Planned At Local Library Meeting
A meeting tonight at 5 30 at the County Library aims to organize a Pendleton chapter of the American Red Cross. Men and women are invited as many have already signified their intention to join. The chapter will focus on first aid, disaster prep, and training aligned with national headquarters.
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Hare
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Eight Victims Die In Night On Lifeboat No. 8
Washington reports detail affidavits from survivors including Floyd Gibona Arthur Kirby Father Joseph Wreins and Colonel Harria Robert Gillis about the sinking of lifeboat No. 8 during a night melee. Eight of the twenty two aboard died. Mrs Hoy and a Black crewman were among the deceased. Several bodies were thrown overboard during the night. All surviving hospital cases leave Cork for transfer to admiralty vessels in London and Liverpool. The chief engineer faces the gravest injury but is expected to recover.
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Frest
State Department
Floyd Gibona
Arthur Kirby
Joseph Wreins
Harria Robert Gillis
Choppin
Negro Coffey
Mra Hoy
Cork
London
Liverpool
Eastern Press Backs Drastic US Measures
Eastern press surveys favor drastic US steps as war tensions rise. The Tribune warns Wilson must act to defend America. the World questions Congress and public will, fearing concession to Germany. The Herald urges government action to protect merchant ships. The Times notes German acts justify national defense. Britain and Switzerland dispatches frame American action as crucial.
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Pen dleton marks 61st anniversary of Lot Livermore arrival
Lot Livermore, longtime Pendleton mayor and early Umatilla County pioneer, observes 61 years since stepping ashore at Umatilla in February 1866. He arrived to clerk in a mercantile firm, later helped found local trade, and became a central figure as Pendleton grew from a small settlement to a prominent city.
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Pendleton
Umatilla
Sparte
Priovr
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Polk County
Cinatilla
Wuunly
Livermord
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D W Bailey
Aura Raley
James Jacobs
Sr. Livermore
Obry
Laconia Registry Change Sparks German Threat Debate
Berlin reports via Sayville that the Taulwche Bundechan notes Laconia was a British cruiser in 1916. It states one act—changes to the registry—aroused opposition, with arguments the submarining threat remains tied to registry status and the admiralty lacking authority to alter ship statutes frequently.
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Berlin
Sayville
Taulwche Bundechan
Laconia Wae
Ninyteen Eixteen
Admiralty
Senator Motcumber Seeks International Law Based Amendment
Washington reports that Senator MotCumber proposed a foreign committee amendment to empower the president within recognized international law. The amendment would restrict presidential authority to actions aligned with international law and allow belligerent ships to approach and search neutral vessels for contraband without attack.
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Washington
MotCumber
Foreign Committee
Submarine incident and U S war posture debated
Members Hhackleford Huddieston Cooper and Porter voted against a late breaking plan as Austria denied submarine involvement in the Law incident. The Army bill and universal training amendments shift toward swift action while the House rules committee plans another session to consider Willem’s hail. Shackleford’s dissent warns of entering war despite rights in navigable waters.
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Hhackleford
Huddieston
Cooper
Porter
Austria
Ambaader Penfield Cabries
State Department
Shackleford
Guile
Dedication of New Grain Elevator Draws Prominent Guests
Prominent grainmen and officials gather for the dedication of a $24,000 bulk grain elevator in Umatilla County. The event features flag-raising at 1:10 PM, followed by a meeting in Eagle Woodman hall to discuss the elevator’s impact, with attendees from the Port of Portland, Seattle, and other authorities.
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Faroner Grain Agency
Kagie- Woodman Hall
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Eine
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