Allied advance stalls in cautious Marne push study
Laindon March 19 reports describe a measured Allied break between Arras and the Marne with about 500 miles of territory touched as German withdrawals continue. The gain is reported as orderly with no heavy German losses and multiple towns claimed seized along a widening arc toward strategic positions near Vallere, Bum tre, Feheidi, and Scare.
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Teuton
Arras
Oise
L. Keen
Laindon
Vallere
Bum Tre
Feheidi
Nelson names trustees for new road association
Nelson, head of the Eastern Oregon Highway Association, names 18 men from Pendleton and surrounding towns as trustees. Officers include Nelson as president and H. Nelson as more. A meeting in Weston is planned with the Commercial organization inviting interested parties to attend. The text notes Senator A. Narrett’s opposition to the bond plan and that he supported the initial bending plan.
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Oregon Highway Asociation
Nelson
Nelon
Low Harder
Milton
Henry Hrendrickeon
Helix
Hep Dodd
Hermixton
Tom G. Smith
Keho
Gil Morrison
Adama
Frank Holdman
Holdmann
James Kyle
Glanfield
T. F Olkland
Piet Rock
C. A. Barrett Athena
Sim Barnes
Weaton
Lowell Jogere
Pendleton
Henry Taylor Pendleton
Frank Hilbert
Kiat
Jon Hodgen
Umapine
C. O Brows «i
Umatilla
Jon
Nee
Geo Strand
TM. W
Athero
Neleon
Terre
Large Wolverine Killed Near Meacham
Euset Oregon Special reports a large wolverine killed near Meacham in the Kamela area by Hillman of O W R N near Kamlem. The animal, described as part collie dog and part black wolf, was reportedly shot after elk season and brought to be mounted. It measured about four feet from tip to tip with a lion-like neck, and was found midway between here and Kamela.
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Meacham
Hillman
O-W. R
N. Conwineer
Kamelm
Motent
Talon
First Baseball Game of Season Set for March 25
Pendleton opens the season with a game at Hound-Up Park as the W. O. W. team meets the Colored There Woolmen showcase tries. Captain Darling announces a tentative lineup featuring Boone Hays Darling and other players while several additional men remain eligible for the squad.
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Pendleton
Hound-Up Park
W. O. W. Tea
Heen
Ed Darling
Snuthfin
Pilot
Wordman
Darling
Boone Hays
Wee Evans
Mark Patton
Mon Mrrell
Fred Motre
Geiserif
Carl McGinnis
Fat” Gowiman
Rf Than Dom
Enoch Frienler
Paris War Front Gains Two and a Half Miles
Paris reports a two and a half mile advance along a twelve mile front north of Avre as the war continues. The progress is noted amid ongoing fighting and artillery activity.
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Paris
Avre
German assault may yield American prisoners of war
U S captain and nine seamen may be prisoners after the latest German action. Rapid action is expected, with possible call for consultation and use of the emergency fund as the Navy Department considers next steps.
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U.S
Navy Department
Memphis Freighter Memphis Seized by Submarine
A consul report from Queenstown fears Captain Bob in and nine seamen of the American freighter Memphis are prisoners of a submarine. The captain's boat was found abandoned in daylight with papers hidden in a tin. Divers searched the area for the Memphis crew as a heavy wind and cold hindered rescue efforts.
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Consul Prost
Queenstown
Bobin
Memphis
Than & G
Borum
Herman
Ftefweud
Thompson
Bortum
Wheat price range shows four cent jump in market
In Chicago on March 16 a special East Oregonian report notes a four cent rise in wheat prices with contracts for May and other bids showing modest gains. Portland, Ore, reports bluestem priced at $1.52 in a similarly mixed market snapshot.
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Chicago
East Oregonian
Jey Ats
Leah Lory Portlami
Portland
Ore
Mayor Best Refuses to Quit Police Chairman Role
Mayor James Best announces he will not relinquish the chairmanship of the police committee despite pressure from council members. He claims committee appointments are his prerogative and vows to fight any attempt to remove him in court. He also says he will not run for mayor again, citing dissatisfaction with the job.
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Best
Tehequiah
Pendleton
James 4
Bet
Hie
Bic Klamath County
Dih
Comet
Ieet
Te Ie
Otfalmann
Ayer
Ewwnett
Molle Curdane
Mayer Fest Mage
Police Committee
Come
Hom
Kirkpetrick
Penland
Government pushes munitions orders after war contract resistance
Washington reports officials expect President Wilson to outline a wartime path in response to Germany sinking three American steamers. Proposals include possible congressional action or use of emergency funds, while naval chasers and commandeered private boats are sought to bolster anti submarine operations. Railway unions in New York discuss action pending Supreme Court rulings on wartime powers.
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Washington
Wileen
Germany
Congres
Navy Department
Lansing
Conmul Frets
W. S Stone
W. =. Carter
W. G. Lee
L. A. Shepard
New York City
United Stater
United States
Naval militia to man chasers for Atlantic patrols
The naval militia and enlisted volunteer crews, mainly fishermen and seafarers from the Atlantic coast, will operate the chasers. The boats are described as capable of twenty to thirty five knots. Deliveries are scheduled to start in four months.
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Freerye
Atlantic
Mr Jiggs to Join Pendleton Spirit in East Oregonian
The East Oregonian announces the daily comic Bringing Up Father by George McManus will debut on page 7 today and be published regularly. McManus, famed for The Newlyweds and Rosie’s Beau, brings Maggie and Pendleton's Round-Up spirit to readers as a costlier feature.
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East Oregonian
George McManus
New York
McManus
Rosie
Jiggs
Pendleton
St. Paul
Maggie
Adamson Eight Hour Law Upheld By Supreme Court
Washington reports the Supreme Court ruled the Adamson eight hour law constitutional in a six to three decision with Justices Day and Pitney dissenting. The majority held federal power to regulate wages tied to protecting interstate commerce, while White noted private wage fixing rights but supported government action amid a national crisis. New York dispatches say railroads met the law’s demands, preventing a nationwide strike as managers signed a settlement making the eight hour workday effective for yard crews and train staff with eight hours pay and overtime terms.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Day Pitney
Vandeventer
Congress
St J
Son
McKenna
Sperarate
Justice Pitney
Day
Ee Eeee Maher
McReynolds
New York
the Managers Committee
Railroad Managers Committee
ANT
Railway Managers Committee
Mediation Board
Brotherhood
New Proprietor for The Delta in Pendleton
The Delta newspaper changes hands with Jabin Vousht taking over from Lasteem eld after the previous owner parted the property. The Idaho land deal involved Fairfel and Mr. Vaught chain in a bar move. Vousht vows to devote energy to management and improve operations in Pendleton. Governor Cornwall of West Virginia signals deployment of military forces as soldiers are recalled for service. Charleston dispatch details timing and deployment plans.
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Delta
Pendleton
Lasteem Eld
Geonee Hinche
Jabin Vousht
Bar Considersnion
Fairfel
Idaho
Mr. I
Mr. Vaught
Delia Jeeterdar
Will Devile Tire
We & Net
Mendietan
Mer
Robbery at Freewater Ends in Quick Escape
In Freewater masked robbers entered a store, threatened workers, cracked a safe worth about 400 dollars, and fled by car toward Welle Walle. Sheriff Taylor investigated with rising clues, noting a notable suspect involved in the day’s crime spree.
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Siame
Chey Steden
Sherif Taylor
Mowine
Sith
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NEW Road Association
Wolverine
Yinade
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Tom Gurdane
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Robert J. Render
Department
Wednemiay
Naval Boards
Naval Service
Warren & Ston
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MR. Jiggs
Adamson
Supreme Law
Tia Seniers
Charleston
W. Va
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Freewater
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