Umatilla County Draft List Reveals Exemptions and Quota Struggles
The first draft draw for Umatilla County shows about half the men have dependents and many seek exemptions. Some enlisted already, others naturalized or awaiting paperwork. Officials note errors in early draw lists and present a corrected master list with numerous Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Hermiston, Athena, and Weston entries, detailing names and draft numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uetitla
Umatilia
Roy F. Alexander
Rudolph M. Crommelin
Portiandae
Apitar
Jimmie Taylor
Ista John S Borrell
Gordon Moettin
Wilter EK. Kirk
Lew Vinynge
Albert
Karl G
Olyon
Ingdmuch
Gobernment
Secretary of War
East Creconton
Umatily
Moit J
Vemderpool
Weston
Chrivey Moathe
S Penden
Albert F. Michell, Jr
Arnokday
Echo
Trecy L. Keker
Proyd & Wray
Pemdleeton
Leroy
Sullivan
Arther , Keenan
Derileton
Jacob K. Jacobean
Helis
Johne Nathanlorrelt
Walner EK Kirk
Vkieb
Pendleton
Hmurlbure S Crispin
Ornelia
Earl Lane
Tendleton
Harry A. Seppe
Frank Elmer Trous
Prilvee
Pendleton yose—Wealter Wry Davis
Hermiston
Owen W. Obert
Mitte
Koy
Perguson
Advent
Harves
Elmer Reynolits
Mitta
Nuherast
Samuel Orton
Pendleton Si
Virgil EE
Withiby
Hay
Athena
Chas
Lester Heret
Pembleton
Adam
Farlah
Osborn
Manwel Monese
Pendleton o—Harrs
Patn
Keller Atheteut
Arciile
Gilman Gy
Ollie Townn
Pendketion
Hans Peterson
Fmil
Chan
Ranene Tompkins
Pendleton Sat—Wim
Edward Kelly
Kalw
Purteow
Umatilla
Kirk Malverne
Richand HH
Thom
Neeemisten Siti—tien
W. King
Potion
Hoy Wrederick Alexander
Ernest ‘Thos, Preach
Pendleton Mwi
Millard Clyde Messennen
J i Attensa aiti—Stotbo Dale Winter Reeewater
Earl G. Olen i
Milton Hiti
John Sherman Slytshew Weratbeton
U S Transport Rams Steamer Atlantic Port Bay
The U S transport Saratoga carrying 2400 troops was badly damaged when rammed by the steamer Banana near the bay. It was towed back to anchorage with no injuries reported. A United States destroyer aided the transport as it steadied its course toward the harbor.
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U. S. Transport
Atlantic
Saratoga
Anchorage
Morale Up Among Slave Troops and Russian Line Tightens
Report from the Moscow conference indicates improving morale among Slav troops and a tightening Russian line. The gathering between the provisional ministry and peasant and worker representatives may form a coalition cabinet with strengthened dictatorial powers. Front reports note notable morale gains despite recent retreats.
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Patrookad
Joly Fi—ut
Moscow
Tomorry
Provisional Ministry
Trey Streat
Cone
Hkusman
Beller Leads Draft List with Boyer Last
Fragmented notes show Beller listed first and Boyer last on a draft list. The text includes garbled names and phrases suggesting exemption discussions and a Washington context, but key facts remain unclear due to distorted OCR.
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Beller
Boyer
Boston Scene of Warms and Market Turbulence
Reading fragment describes a Boston scene with mentions of 600,000 members and opening new year events. References to church, ledgers, and markets imply economic and social activity. Names and places are unclear due to OCR corruption but indicate a civic or religious gathering with substantial membership and market shifts.
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Boston
Julv
Homme Gorine
Theo
Harrison Gray Otis Dies in California
General Harrison Gray Otis, owner and longtime editor of the Los Angeles Times, died at his son in law’s home in Los Angeles. A veteran of the Philippine campaign, he served as major general and led at Caloocan. Death followed a heart condition worsened by a stroke.
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OR Angeles
Harrison Gray Otis
Los Angeles Times
Thas
Harry Chandier
Tix
The
Times
Weneral
Caloocan
Phillippines
Stanly
July Wheat Prices Noted in Market Report
Chicago July wheat quotes show price at 2.62 with listed ranges and daily figures including 2.44 and 2.24 in Portland and other market notes. The report summarizes futures activity and price movements for July wheat.
Strike of Switchmen Is Settled in Chicago
In Chicago on July 36 a joint conference announced the switchmen's strike was settled and workers would return immediately. The settlement centered on adjudication of all questions, with a committee of railroad brotherhoods and managers. Railroads said North America switchmen would retain positions amid wider union involvement. congestion and resumed normal service were expected within 24 hours.
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Chicago
Brotherhood Heads
Railroad
Mn Basia
Brotherhood of Railways
James Murdock
Brotherhood of Halfway
Oncoine Mulronne
Nall
Schotield Found Dead In Oakland In Suspected Suicide
In Oakland on July 36 16 Reho Geld former president of Standard GC of California admitted mailvide his son in law. Schotield's body was discovered after a report of a bullet wound. The aged financier lay on the floor, dead.
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Schotield
Oakland
Reho- Geld
Standard GC Company of
California
Fling
Public Market For Red Cross In Pendleton
A public market to aid the Red Cross will be held in Pendleton on four consecutive Fridays starting August 3. The Umatilla county auxiliary of the Red Cross will chair and oversee the market, conducted at the Simpson auto showroom on Water street with cooked foods and garden produce for sale. Gwinn handles advertising. Public donations of produce and cooked foods are invited.
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Red Cross
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Simpson Auto Garage
Water Street
Gwinn
Tacoma receives hundred strikebreakers amid railway dispute
Seattle July 30 Hundred strikebreakers from the coast were brought into Tacoma this morning to work for the Tacoma Railway Power company. Police stated about thirty cars operated with precautionary measures to prevent riots as negotiations continued between the traction company and about 1000 employees. Forty two strikebreakers arrived on the Milwaukee railroad and were moved to the car barn for processing.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Carl
Acker Hunt On In Washington Jury Probe
A report from Washington notes a jury probe into enforcement and prosecution related to registration failures. The Department of Justice has ordered actions and state attorneys are involved in the investigation.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Dalley
Wheat price rule tightens to affect only certain drops
Washington reports indicate a $2 minimum price for wheat remains limited to crops harvested between June 1, 1918, and May 1919, with food control powers to curb hoarding, stop production, and seize spirits. Amendments seek to clarify war contract oversight and prevent profiteering while shaping a three member food control board.
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Washington
Congressional War Committee
Clark Hams
Frien Femeh House
Fie
Food Control Department
Hoes
Senate le
Senate
Howe M
Divorce Terms Define 20000 Settlement in Winn Case
A divorce decree outlines Mrs Detin Winn receiving twenty thousand dollars in lieu of all property and money from her estranged husband. The settlement was agreed upon in court with Mrs Winn granted a share of the estate and payments continuing for support. The document notes later arrangements and related parties, including the church minister and other named individuals, in the final disposition of property and care.
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Detin Winn
Tity
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Tarnopol
Elven
Buet Oregonian
Saturdau
War Department
Cinatila
TSS
NASA
Iran
Cayuse
Louis Shippertower
Preewater
John W. Bradley
Pilot Mock
Francis Merle Galtreath Nolin
Wim
Edward Dope
Mike Pred
Miciak Pendleton
Martin Corn Pendleton
Lawreence Gra
Altins Pendleton
Winto Kilt
Pendieton
Frank Graham Weston
Wilbur Raynmond Comins
Carl August Anderson
Athens
Hally F Merlaie
Iantine Plant
Ukiah
Hoy Tomkine Weston
Edwid Kadke
Paniei BR Coltry Milton
Louis Gandermou
Jduniter Jott—Walter JD
Lehman Pendleton Holdman
Chas. Welker Pendleton
Frank S Gresham Pendleton
Herman Max Carl Wiese
Ora M. Shilgley
Ches. Dhienn Webb Pendleton
Wm. Jos Moetrerriste Pendleton
Leo Hocantns
Peter Johnson
MD— Land
G. Rewie Umapini Pendleton
Raymond W. Ayers
Gt Gow
Wed Witta
Roger Will
Lane
Portland
Acker Hunt
Pershing
John J Ferhfee
Cypralie Hoffer
Pwelee
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