Oregon Road Bond Issue Approved and Beginnings Planned
The Washington capital issues commission approved a half million road bond issue for Oregon, allowing road projects to start immediately and enabling further highway work. The commission also refused to approve similar bond issues in seven other states, a decision praised by Oregon members.
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Oregon
Capital Issues Commission of
Washington
W. L. Thompson
Arehway
Washington Commission
Pilot Rock elk killing leads to fines and warrants
Deputy Game Warden Tonkin followed a head and antlers to Henry Rosenborg’s farm and uncovered a statewide elk shooting case. Herman Horenbers pleaded guilty, paid a 200 dollar fine with 25.60 costs, and two more Pilot Rock residents face arrest as authorities link Mayor Bevi Ddridge and ex mayor George Done to the crime.
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Justices Court
Pilot Rock
Bevi Ddridge
George Done
Rosenberg
Herman Horenbers
Pilot Meck
Tonkin
Henry Rosenborg
HernandLosan Berg
Rosenborg
Pendleton
Hewald
May hold track meet here this year with Baker
Harold Casey likely to coach the high school track team this year after receiving a letter from Biakwe Hith indicating a track meet could be held. The local school has won the meet twice and seeks one more victory to claim the cup for the eastern sprint championship from Oregon Agricultural College.
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Harold Casey
Fem
High Schola
Hae
Biakwe Hith
Schow
Oren Agricultural College
Casey Hae
Five Time Across Big Pond Earl Friedly Feels Navy Duty
Pendleton youth Kay Friedly has crossed the Atlantic five times in the past year a novy sailor now on his sixth trip in the navy enlisted last April 1917 age 19. A letter to his mother says if all draft age men left the Navy there would be a Sailor shortage, he doubts the lat George doctrine and is glad to be in service. He recalls firing at a German cruiser early in the war and says he is tougher now and does not mind the experiences.
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Kay Friedly
Pendleton
Young Friedly
Mac Priedly
Navy
Sallom
George Doith
Navy Bill Favorable In House Report Amid Campaign Plans
Washington report notes leaders urge unity for a few days to allow sailors to return home and campaign for Liberty Bonds as the bill advances. Navy expenditures projected at 3.32 billion with a plan to boost naval construction and enlistments. Marine training and reassignments to fill roles noted. In London, reports describe artillery directions and balloons overhead during air raid alerts and enemy reconnaissance near the western front.
U S Troops Ready to Attack Anything Says Officer
In a dispatch from France a U S officer commanding American forces in the Lunéville area reports troops are ready to attack anything. He praises the fighting spirit and health of the soldiers after trench experience, notes German divisions facing them, and mentions bombardment results and German patroller casualties amid ongoing combat operations.
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U. S
Fred Ferguson
Luneville
Attack on Hospital Ship Guildford Castle Fails
London March 14 report states the hospital ship Guildford Castle en route to England with wounded was unsuccessfully attacked by a submarine in the Bristol Channel. One torpedo damaged the bow. Two British seaplanes after a half hour battle over the North Sea destroyed one enemy plane and sank another while driving off the rest.
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London
Guildford Castle
Bristol Channel
North Sea
Red Cross Chairman Denies Two Rumors
The Red Cross chairman clarifies rumors about salaries and funding. He states no salaries beyond a janitor's $5 monthly wage and that Secretary Hitner has donated all his time to the chapter. The rumor that no red sweaters or necessities are sent to war zones is unfounded, with no orders yet received.
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RED Cross
Hitner
Secretars
Americans On Neutral Vessel Taken By Hans
Stockholm March 1 report says a number of American and British citizens were aboard a neutral vessel captured by the Germans. Those of military age will be detained and transported to Germany for internment or labor. The incident heightens tensions as naval actions against neutral ships continue in the war zone.
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Hans
Stockholm
Germany
Beteruat
Rumania Loses Principal Seaport After Tense Announcement
A chaotic report claims Romania is toting away from its main seaport amid German demands. The article mentions Derirabia and Himaian province, with references to reconnection efforts along the coast and the absence of suitable ports. The piece cites Bulent and a trip by Joe Lionel Oselome Mae.
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Derirabia
Himaian
Rumiantai
Joe Lionel Oselome
Dotrindja
Germany
Bulent
Hun’s Acts in East Arouse War Spirit
Washington dispatches report German plunderquest in the east fuels American aid to the Allies. The fall of Odesa and the collapse of Berlin’s German plans are cited as stirring war spirit, with long extracts from arriving telegrams describing Germany’s military aims toward Russia and Ukraine and calls for terror and deception.
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Hun
East
Washington
Offi- Chil
Germany
America
Alliow
Odesa
Aldon
Hetle Burmunin
Volks. Zeitung
Tornado Hits Marysville Damages Homes and Farms
A tornado struck the residence area of Marysville California in the morning injuring no one reported and caused destruction to several buildings uprooted trees and damaged farm implements amid the event.
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Marysville
Calif
Marning
Fires Pro German From Position In State Road Crew
A state highway project foreman in eastern California fired a crew member for pro German sympathies. The terminated worker, formerly identified as Short, had been associated with the Bible Students group. The inspector, M C F Bonnet, cited loyalty concerns and recent disloyalty allegations as grounds for dismissal amid tensions within the crew.
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Zimmerman
M.cf Bonnet
Ciregionm
Simmerian
Siert
Mir Bennett
Mer
Turks Ario Rare M Constantino Maro
The fragment notes a person named Constantino Maro, aged 64, with garbled terms suggesting a Turkish connection and a resistance action near a wire or barrier. Limited readable details point to a brief obituary or notice about a local figure involved in an incident surrounding Anrowenian or Arowenian resistance.
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Ario Rare
M. Constantino Maro
Marshall Spell Saws Sinking of Ship Tuscania
Lieutenant Martial Spell, serving in France, is noted for witnessing the sinking of the Tuscania. The fragmentary report mentions errors or confusion in the Rendition and implies he was reassigned to frontline duties. The account references casualties and disarray among aboard passengers and crew.
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Marshall Spell
Tuscania
Umatilla County Seeks Three and a Half Tons of Clothing
Umatilla County asks residents to donate three and a half tons of clothing for Belgian and French war relief. The Red Cross oversees collection, with local committees naming chairs and coordinating March 25 drive. Garments needed include shirts, undergarments, coats, shoes, stockings, and children’s wear, with emphasis on clean cotton items and durable work clothing.
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Umatilla
Tumstiie
Belgium
France
Red Crees
Jima Hue
Fred Crees
Nhat
Hue
Hie
Temporatir
Helelan Melief Commission
Nike
Heletum
Hecht
Ind
Sen
Werner
Meester
Renita
Canadian Roads Entering U.S. Granted Increase
March 14 report notes a grant of increased entry terms for Canadian roads into the United States. The agreement mirrors a prior extension, with terms set by the authorities and reflecting cross border transportation adjustments.
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U.S
Eyes Of Our Men Gouged Out By Germans
A wounded American soldier returns to report mutilation by German forces. He recounts the cruelty and details of injuries suffered, noting the brutal conditions on the front. The account underscores the grim realities faced by troops as the war rages on.
Railroad Bill Ready for Wilson Signature Vote Near Page
The railroad control bill is ready for President Wilson's signature after the house adopted the conference report. the senate previously approved it. The measured vote stood 303 for and 25 against.
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Washington
Wilson
House
Senate
Censorship Board Named by Mayor in Pendleton
Mayor John Vaughan appoints a censorship board to approve all circulars books and literature before circulation in Pendleton. The board includes J W Tallman Judge S A Lowell Roy Ruley Leon Cohen and Merle Bonn all from the war drives committee. The ordinance authorizes the city recorder to issue permits only after censor approval.
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John Vaughan
City Recorder
Lumbermen's Trust Co
Calvin Street
Jackson-Monroe - Washington Street
Harvey McPherson
High Street
Wiet Alta Satraet
Williamson
Baker Visits Army Docks in France
In France, Baker tours the naval terminal area and the surrounding docks as part of a wartime inspection. The report mentions plans for a new terminal and work on defenses to support American operations.
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Baker
Army Docks
France
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