Jealousy Fueled Murder Suicide at Sheridan Rooming House
John Bowman, a local carpenter, shot his wife Mable Bowman then killed himself at the Sheridan rooming house 400 Puet Alt. The tragedy followed a violent quarrel. Neighbors heard cries for help and police responded within minutes. Coroner to hold inquest. motive alleged as jealous rage over alleged infidelity.
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John Bowman
Sheridan
Puet
Jeal
Bowman
Carl Swansen
H. O H. Lowe
Patton Shop
Turner
Will M. Peterson
Mable A. Bowman
Portland
Klamath Falls
Pendleton
Mira Trowman
Sheridan House
Spokane
Grand Jury warns I W W may disrupt harvests
Seattle July 5 grand jury urged mayors and police to prevent agitators from hindering grain and fruit harvests in eastern Washington. Resolutions blame I W W and others for unrest while state defense bodies investigate. Gov Lister may call out militia as authorities vow no tolerance for interference with food production.
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Seattle
Gill
Washington
Gil Ate
Caldwell
Wash
Federal
Grand Jury
State Council of Defense Arrandy
Lister
Foc
Harper Forenan
Haig strikes successfully at Hollebeke in wartime action
July 5 dispatch notes a fresh British offensive at Hollebeke with Haig claiming a successful strike. The report details the push as part of broader Allied operations amid rumors of espionage and secret services, while British press and officials discuss censorship and war reporting.
Chinese Monarchy Likely To Fail In China Crisis
Reports from Washington on July 6 indicate efforts to establish a Chinese monarchy may fail as Northern China talks of continuing upheaval and rapid changes in the region. The new currents of influence and political moves abroad are shaping the situation in China, though no final outcome is yet clear.
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Washington
China
Pep Enried
Draft Starts When Boards Are Ready
Washington July 6 The draft lottery will be staged in the capital the day after the organization of local exemption boards is completed Crowder urged boards to finish before Saturday and insisted numbered copies of the cards reach the state adjutant general and Washington in time The first test of efficiency in the national war organization hinges on this step and the nation’s dependence on each participant is clear
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Washington
Therman
Noveromen
National Intelligence Service
State
War
Navy
Justce
Seathud
Great Britain
Capitol
Crowder
Great National War Organization
Te Hoa
Sergeant Wells Tour Highlights War Experience in Pendleton
Sergeant Pred PF Wells of New Westminster who lost an arm in action and was a German prisoner visits Pendleton to lecture on Canadian WWI experiences. He rode with the first Canadian Expeditionary Force, endured trench warfare, escape, amputation, and bayonet wounds. He tours with official Canadian motion pictures showing Somme Ypres Vimy Ridge prison camps and hospitals.
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France
Aclon
Pendleton
Pred
PF Wells
New Westminister
B. C
Europe
Alta Theatre
Sergeant Wells
Canada
Somme
Ypres
Vimy Ridge
Vi enna reports on official manifesto easing Austrian alarm
Reports from Vienna indicate an official manifesto was issued to calm Austrian fears amid the Russian offensive. The message aims to soothe public concern and reassure authorities about military developments.
Pendleton Fourth of July Celebration Draws Mixed Reactions
Pendleton’s Fourth of July celebration ended amid mixed feelings. A bland parade featured a Peoples Warehouse float winning first prize, with Fraternal Brotherhood and Delta floats close behind. Justice Henry L. Benson delivered a stirring address, and Mrs Adah Losh Rose read the Declaration of Independence amid patriotic music. About 5000 attended afternoon sports, though a broken wheel marred the horse race and a Spokane wrestler drew interest.
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Pendleton
Portland
Peoples Warehouse
Fraternal Brotherhood
Goddes of Liberty
Henry L. Benson
Supreme Court
Happy Canyon
Adah Losh Rose
Ole Olson Surrey
Ray McCarrell
Kia Vernon
Spokane
Vernon
Troops Asked to Put Down Mine Strike
Arizona copper companies urge federal aid to end the Mesas Old Dominion strike. Telegrams to Senator Ashurst say a small force of federal troops could restore order and hasten workers’ return. Five thousand miners quit Saturday amid agitation at Morenci and nearby districts.
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Arizona
Globe
Mesas
Old Dominion
Washington
Arizona Copper Companies
Ashurst
Arizona Shannon
Philip Dodge Morenci Copper Companies
Torpedoes On Deck Ready For Launching
Thoree shows a battleship Oklahoma with torpedoes prepared for launch. Propellers push them through the water at about forty miles per hour and accuracy is highest at moderate ranges. Each torpedo carries significant explosives to sink enemy ships. Censor has approved the photograph.
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Thoree
Hattleship
Oklahoma
Ultimatum to Germany from Argentina over ship sinkings
Argentina has issued an ultimatum to Germany demanding immediate indemnity for the destruction of Argentine ships and pledges to prevent future attacks. The note, lacking a time limit, threatens severed relations if Germany does not reply. The dispute centers on the torpedoing of the steamer Protegide and Argentine casualties.
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Buenos Aires
Germany
qGerans
Gersmans
Protegide
Berlin
Wheat prices close higher on Sept options in Chicago
In Chicago on July 4, wheat prices rose at the close with Sept options showing gains. The market opened higher, with notable bid activity and settlements around 21.58 for Sep and 19 for nearby contracts, as traders weighed supply signals and export demand.
Haig presses German lines near Hollebeke in Belgium
Allied forces repelled a German move and advanced about 600 yards southwest of Hollebeke as Haig resumed pressure on the Messines Wytschaete ridge. The sector has seen little combat for a week with Hollebeke lying three miles southeast of Ypres at the Comines junction of the Ypres Lille canal and the Lys river.
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London
Haig
Hollebeke
Belgium
Messines Wytschaete
Ypres
Comines
Ypres-Lille
Lys
German Concentrate Attacks On Russians Near Petrograd
German army chiefs have mounted a comprehensive counter-offensive against General Brusiloff near Petrograd. East of Brzezany and Lipitza the German pressure forced retirement under heavy artillery. The Brzezany sector, seen as key to Lemberg, is fiercely defended as Brusiloff’s offensive continues.
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Russians
Petrograd
Brusiloff
Brzenony
War Office
Lipitza
Doliana
Frusiloff
Brzezany
Lemberg
Artillery Active on French Front Reported
July 5 reports active artillery operations at Morval, Moronvilliers, Prunay and Hill 304. German infantry attacks south of Laon near Verdun appear to have ceased as French defensive fire holds the line.
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Paris
Moronvillers
Prunay
Hill 304
Laon
Verdun
British Seaplane Sheds Targeted in Allied Bombardment
British aeroplanes dropped several tons of explosive bombs on German seaplane sheds at Ostend the Chistelles aerodrome and the Zarren railway station. All British machines returned safe and sound.
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London
Ostend
Chistelles
Zarren
Admiralty
Sammies Off 10 Final Training Camp in France
Paris July 1 United States forces begin final training before heading to the front. Pershing and officers push routine drills after Independence Day observances at the French port. A battalion of regulars departs for permanent can Pershingg duties as the army readies for combat.
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France
Paris
Maajor
Pershing
United States
Pershineg
Pershing Abe
Havel
War Department inquiry into guard conduct postponed
In a brief dispatch from July 5 the War Department announces a postponement of the inquiry into the conduct of national guard units during Monday night’s rioting. Adjutant General Dickson says the inquest into the deaths of the Black victims is likewise delayed as officials assess possibilities of resuming formal proceedings.
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East ST. Lotis
War Department
Vntus
Momlay Nieht
Eliie
Dickson
Joey
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