Submarine Sinks U S Bark Dirige Man Drowns Mate
Washington June 1 The state department confirms the submarine attack on the America bark Dirige of Pensacola. Mate John Tur was drowned as the crew was saved after the ship was boarded and ransacked by German forces.
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Admiralty
Atlas
Amereies
Ther Proecs
Fartiera
Washington
State Department
America
Dirige
Pensacola
John Tur
Pollution prosecution urged for creek contamination case
Deputy Warden Tonkin filed a complaint alleging grave pollution in Meachan Creek by residents of Meecha and Martin. He warns Swift County and Adleton officials face action if manure and other deleterious matter are dumped into the stream. The Health Board and game commission may intervene to compel cleanup and enforce sanitary precautions.
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Drowteitinas
Urnutivia
Dhewse Tonkin Twlay
Asniinet Bey
Mirtin
Meecha
Meachan
Martin Ener
Thie Sounty
Tonkin
Adleton
Stein
Cevere
State Health Board
Terdorwe Peg Teteen Lamar Iin
Thie Elite
Mr. Tonkin
Two Million Dollar Sheep Loss in Lake County
Report by Stanley Jewett of the Lake County Woolgrowers Society cites widespread winter damage. He notes heavy losses of sheep and cattle, with many ewes thinning, weather cold and wet, and spring pasture prospects limited across southern counties.
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Wieter
Stanley Ob
Jewett
Hare Bey
Lown
Lake County
Woolgrewer
Jewell
Nurses for War Killed by Peculiar Accident
Mrs Edith Ayres and Mike Helor Burnett Woods, two Chi rhee nurses bound for Europe aboard the American steamship Mongolia, were hired on Sunday May 20 when a brass cup carrying powder ricocheted from the water and struck them on deck, a naval mishap never before heard of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Ayres
Mike Helor Burnett Woods
Chirhee
Europe
Mongolia
Bonds Should Be Voted For Macadam Road Needs Says Hodgen
A letter by Representative from Upuatilla County argues bonds are necessary to fund paving. He defends a state road plan funded by a yar company, urges voters to approve the bond bill, and cites fiscal consequences, alleging highway work and licenses will cover costs. He urges citizens to question opponents.
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Hodgen
Rennes
Stanfield
Imer
Oregon
Umatitin
Toni
Roelle
Campaign to Raise YMCA Funds Begins in County
The campaign to raise the county portion of the YMCA war work fund is underway in several towns. Delegations led by Mr rulley with the local committee toured Hermon Mansfield Keno Wellh and other communities gathering support. Meetings and speeches are planned across multiple towns with a goal of $24,000 by the end of next week.
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YMCA
Umatill County
Vara
Piet Hoek
Athens
Woeeton
Aten
Dillon
Milton
Preewater
Pendleton Committee
Hart
Folfer
Cregoo
Odie Meerrs
Mller Tudar
Sept. Options Close At $1.82 In Portland Report
Portland market note records September options near 1.82 at close. Trade names include CMICAGE and Kanae et Mivet with sparse identifiers. The text is fragmented and contains several garbled phrases and mis-typed references to companies and figures.
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Portland
Ore
Tiene
Russ Troops Prefer Books to Fighting
Petrograd report from June 1 notes a shift amid Russian troops with many favoring study over combat. A six hour day demand looms, threatening to halt roughly 120 of Hunaie’s plants, mainly munition works, as workers debate strikes or regulation compliance amid complex rules. The Insurance Bureau for Soldiers’ Benefit is mentioned in context of welfare for fighters.
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Petrogerad
Hunaie
Argent
Unclear War Era Dispatch on Soldier Desertions and Policy
A scrambled report from Petrograd describes widespread soldier wanderings and crowded cities as troops desert or roam. Premier Swotf orders government committees to track deserters and mobilize them to the front amid heavy losses, while Kerensky contemplates life insurance subsidies for soldiers.
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Swotf
Elks Plan Flag Day Observance Committees Named
Elks arrange to honor Flag Day with more than the usual program this year. Committees named to oversee arrangements and program details for the day. Members include Lee Caldwell, W. Ritner, William Lowell, and Aldrich. Flag Day is observed on June 14.
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Expmain
Lee Caldwell
W. Ritner
William Lowell
Ft Aldrich
May Shipping Losses Less Severe in Entente War
In London on June 1, food director Kennety Jones reports shipping losses are much less severe than earlier in the war. He notes German submarine activity remains a concern though recovery appears underway.
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London
Hritieh
Kennety Jones
Proclamation Warns Slackers Against Evading Registration
Washington reports the President issued a proclamation warning slackers that attempting to evade military registration will expose them to penalties on return. It sets June 5 for voluntary registration of all males aged 21 to 30, under the act approved May 8, and outlines consequences for those withdrawing from U.S. jurisdiction to avoid registration.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Brigitte Persons
Woodrow Wilden
County debates losing road project opportunity
Fragmented text describes county leaders, state officials, and residents weighing a highway plan from The Mallee to the Idaho line. It notes potential route changes, bonds, and local impact if the project is defeated, with references to Portland, distance savings, and local opposition or support.
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Umailia
Lion
John Tay
Peefenne
Theo Mallee
Artington
Pendliden
Amd Baker
Idaho Line
John Day
Merton
Portland
Corythetis
Miss Butler to Speak on Food Values in June
Miss Butler announces a series of talks on food values. Dates include June 3 in Prother with Allee Potter, June 7 in Sunny She and June 23 in Mean Valley with different partners. Additional talks listed in June across Helix, Roltman, and other towns.
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Femai
Wien
Mean Valley
Wetten
Weetent Mountain
Adama
Helix
Roltman
Cortrver
Chetrman
Butler
Cantonment Camps Reduced in Number
Washington June 1 The war department decided to reduce cantonment camps from 32 to 16. Camps will be established in the south where conditions are better. Secretary Baker said the change was due to cost. Congress is considering a 75,600,600 dollar appropriation. It is estimated the cost of 35 cantonments would have been about 150 million.
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Washington
War Department
Baker
Congress
Friends Blame Themselves After Kidnapping Failure
Springfield police report millionaire Benker J H Kert failed to recover his kidnapped son. He was grief stricken and blamed friends for not securing the return. He carried 44000 dollars to the rendezvous with the kidnapper and warned friends not to assault the thief.
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Springfield
Hin Som
J. H. Kert
Benker
Keel
Stele
Kent
Keet
Moral Society Mert and Pendleton Flora Society Evening Meeting
The Pendleton Flora Society and Moral Society Mert plan a 7:30 PM gathering at the Commercial Association hall with all members urged to attend. A birth is reported at St Anthony’s Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hitman.
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Moral Society
Pendleton Flora Society
Soo
Mer
Mra
Jack Hitman
O-W
Trakemas
Unclear OCR Report on Heir Search and Local Deaths
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an effort to locate heirs of Jeewhae Teintardt near a soldier’s home in southern California. A death of Elis traher, MH EK Kimehardt is mentioned with property concerns and a teller request to notify a brother W) M Peterson.
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Jeewhae Teintardt
Epi Panerad
Gethie
Elis Traher
Trieste Fall Dragged Into War News From Fronts
June reports from multiple fronts describe heavy fighting and attrition around Trieste as Austro Hungarian, Italian and Allied forces clash. British advances inch forward amid German counterattacks while Italy strengthens lines and prepares for further action to lift the siege.
Tornado Toll Reaches Seventy Five Dead and One Hundred Fifty Injured
A June report cites a tornado hitting St. In Its area with 75 killed and 150 injured. The disaster left widespread destruction, with property damage extensive across the affected district. Local responders assess the toll and continue rescue and recovery operations.
Portland man Langemfelter dies after fever illness
A Portland resident, Langemfelter, died after a period of fever. Details are scarce in the fragmentary OCR, but the report notes his illness and death with a few readable names and places.
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Portland
Jone
Substantial Road Bond Vote Forecast Draws Interest
The article notes a strong predicted majority in favor of road bonds with broad statewide attention. Officials warn of implications for funding and note ongoing campaigns, urging voters to consider costs and future transportation projects across counties. Local leaders advocate for approval to support infrastructure and economic growth.
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Seechum
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Meadhan Creek
G. Dewett Dust
Thor Arts
Sr Pelith
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Medeen
Upuatilla
Unni
Eile
McCount
Idfe Insurance Bureau
Petrogkad
Hopia
Ee Lee
Ips
Bet Now Fm
Kereneky
Eoldier
Wehiind Meeker
Treendene
le Unurinportation
Kerensky
Baren
Benatit
Hitesian Pildlers
ELKS
Ofp
Keghead
U. S
Bowana Diver
Girspeterdt
Judee Phelps
Commondore Po Rowonn
Mary EB Bowman
Elipelarien
Joe Piero
Mike Peru
Indies
Trieste
Henry Wood
Prench
Fietween
Ens
Ervat
Haig
Paria
Rome
Genere
Tey
Perinltrie Ube
Oes
Oripation
Balenta
Minuea
Ian
Pedis Sea
Beth Fe Porthos
Serpetio Relley Commien
Giliee
Peter
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