Draft lottery begins to decide military service orders
The 700,000 young men registered will learn their order of call in a two hour drawing held at the Senate Office Building. Capsules drawn from a large bowl will assign positions for service in the national army, with secretary Baker announcing the Friday timing and roster. The list includes named county men and others to be drafted, such as Glen Montgomery, John Montano, Sylvester Coffron, and many more, in a ceremony expected to run about two hours.
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Washington
Senate
Baker
Tumberne
Bualldine
Veintuln County
National Army
Glen W. Monttgomery
John Montano
Portland
Sylvester &. Coffron
Chester W. Prager
Miver F. Thorne
Co. Arown
Eugene Tk. Kowtts
Willard N. Hanna
I. . Cary
Eiddgar A. Por
Norman M. Lee
Earl T. Galbreath
John G. Crigier
W. . Wineup
Theodore
Simmom
Hert J. Shaw
Prank Panton Lone DD
Blower
Archie M. Connell
John B. Ingen
Don V. Hoffnagh
Robert EE. Kennedy
TE Thoman
J. BK. Swaney
Joseph Swaney
Barney Oldfield
Peter W. Galles
Emery Monson
Boa I
McPvrron
Lavine
BP. D. Breeding
Gee A
Giravail
Milmer
Pett
H. G. Merengs
Roy A
Huwldy Merry J
Allen
Chas
FY. Huteett
Thorne V. Alves
de HL
Marr
Thichors Panag
Tien Krianer
George Vielhes
Singh WH. Komeier
Nay BE. Taker
Mite
George NK. Welet
Goeoren Pachito
Alferd J. Krause
William W. Nall
Wheory Tiadews
Fred Hains
Battle at Belleau Wood Reveals German Hidden Guns
American artillery shelled the German north of Belleau Wood near Hel lem, while infantry hesitation by the foe and German airmen dropping a pilot marked the day. The fight featured German guns hidden on pulleys and trenches, with Americans crawling into hollows and eventually overrunning the position. An American patrol reported two dead Germans near Chateau Thierry, as the newly arrived 20th division was identified.
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Lowell Mellet
Marne
Gernane
Helleau Wood
Barrige
Mime
Belleau Wood
Lreen
Migelilhe Une
Vance
Chateau Thierry
Prohibition Divides Cabinet Members at Hearing
Washington lawmakers clash on the prohibition policy at a cabinet hearing. Secretary Dunnell supports the measure while Burleton opposes it. Chairman Hurley warns against wartime prohibition, citing risk to shipyard efficiency and urging caution.
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Washington
Jane
Moniber
Aj Kowkoura
Dunteln
Burleton
Hurley
Tran Karde
Daniele
Burtecon
Hue
Duniols
Soldiers Confident and Happy At Front in France
Letter from the battle front in France dated May 29 reports Joe Dyewpato and the settler boyy cheerful and confident. It notes letters from Grover Beepatn and Jean Tuleown, expressing hope and wellness, and mentions parcels from the states arriving for Canadians. Weather is mild and troops look forward to home.
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Joe Despain
France
Joe Dyewpato
Settler Boyy
Itm Jotter
Hia Broter
Grover Beepatn
Jean Tule
Henry
Jone Cran
Ehum
California
Parade at Pendleton Depot Honors Draftees Amid Cheer
Thousands gathered at Pendleton depot to honor drafted boys headed to join the national army. A morning parade featured band music, speeches urging duty, and demonstrations of patriotic support as the youths departed for service.
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Lorigua
Pendleton
Morrs
Miss Fitzmaurice On News Staff At East Oregonian
Miss Fitzmaurice joins the East Oregonian reporting staff while Miss Hall plans to wed Hard W. Frink in Eugene Saturday. Frink, ex Coast Artillery, awaits call to the national army as Hall leaves her post for Portland.
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Miss Fitzmaurice
Miss Hall
Eisie Pitemaurion
University of Creetin Journalises Echo
East Oregonian
Hitemaurice
Wf. Pitemaurice
Condon Times
Mies Clytie Hall
Portland
Eugene Raterday
Hard W. Frink
The
Coast Artillery
Mien Voll
Journalisn
War rally at Alla thirostrep upholds call to fight
A wartime gathering at Alla thirostre last night featured Umatilla Coulis Ate urging obedience to orders and unwavering support for the war effort. Speakers stressed sacrifice, patriotism, and funding drives, ending with a chorus of America as the crowd voiced strong backing for continued wartime spending.
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Umatilla Coulis
National Army
Breach
Jean
Pattebure
Chillipek
Cmd
Sant
Port Liberty
America
Army aims to field four million by January first
Washington June 25 four million men will be in the U S army by January 1 next Maj Gen Crowder provost marshal general has drafted monthly calls to that date and expects Aug 1 to see five million in uniform The plan relies on new registrations to replace losses in France and to fill the ranks with eligible men aged up to 31 years
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Washington
United States Army
Crowder
France
Jom 1
Gen Crowder
Cleece
Canadians Raid Hun Trenches Near Neuville Vitnese
London reports Haig notes successful raids in Polandy and Flinders sectors. Canadian troops stormed enemy trenches at Neuville and Vitnese last night, taking 22 pileconcre and six machine guns, with several prisoners. Hostile activity reported near Merville, Avion, and Morlumcourt as raids continued.
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Neuville
Vitnese
Searhe
Morlumcourt
Avion
Merville
Austrian retreat continues as Italian forces press
Thousands of Austrians are reported retiring under pressure from Italian advances. Italian cavalry chase across the Piave as Archduke losses mount. Officials in London and Washington note a possible overstatement of captured Austrians, with Italian estimates suggesting four to five thousand.
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Piaus Saleos
Falsco
Austria
Montello
Manile
Sapoille
Breok I Wileless
London
British air raids succeed in series of attacks
British airmen conducted a series of raids Sunday night and Monday on Metz Sablen Buar Brucken and Dillingen causing heavy damage to railway sites at Metz Sablen and factories elsewhere. One enemy plane was destroyed and British aircraft returned. In Washington on June 25 Persh Wier reported a heavy loss in a near-Dorcy attack by Americans.
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London
Metx
Sablen
Buar- Brucken
Dillingen
Melz
Dell Blanchett Bulldogged Germans Before He Fell
May 5 1914 France. Pvt. Dell Blanchett of the Round-lp brigade died after displaying courage at a woods crossing near a hill. He fired on Germans from behind trees while the line fought to consolidate, then died ten minutes later, worded as a noble and popular soldier. Major Torrance remarks on his sacrifice and the battle near Preeam.
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del Mhineett
Hefield
France
Dhs
Dietalie
Radler
Pvt
Mianertt Aml
Bey
Leon
Biancoll
Torrance
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