War Finance Corporation Bill Passes House
The House, with only La Follette and Mason dissenting, passed the War Finance Corporation bill. It would capitalize the corporation at half a billion by private subscriptions or treasury funds and authorize advances to financial institutions, with Senate limits on its powers. McAdoo would chair, four others named. conference started, likely before the Liberty Loan drive.
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Washington
Merck
la Follette
Mason
Illinois
Treasury
McAdoo Tw
Howsters
Senate
House
McAdoo Anked
Division of Land Sparks Austro Ukranian Tensions
Reports from Kiev indicate serious disputes between Austria and Ukraine over territorial division. Austria demands part of Volhynia as war talks end and German troops reinforce near Voronezh while Ukrainian forces clash with Russian positions between Moscow and Odor. A Russian telegraph cites high diplomacy in Beijing amid Bolshevik moves in Siberia and East Asia with potential allied occupation and rail interests.
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Joseph Chaplen
Petrograd
Ukrania
Kieff
Austria
Volin
Constantin Ja
Voronic Ba
Ukraintses
Moncaw
Odor
Dilejatohe
Vadivowtok
Mhievan
Peking
Siberia
Japan
Amur
Wre
Harbin
Trotsky Calls for Immediate Creation of Red Army
Trotsky appeals to the Moscow Soviet for the rapid formation of a large Soviet Army. U S officials say Washington still views Russia as belligerent while Trotsky pushes reorganization. Air power programs aim to more than double battle planes by September despite scheduling delays.
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Petroghad
Ieon Trotky Warn Wildy
Moscow
Washington
United States
Russia
Co. Beligerent
State Department
Trotsky
Emma
Germioy
Britain
Pendleton Officials Announce Annual Clean Up Days
The city schedules two days for residents to clean up properties. Volunteers will collect and haul away trash at no charge to homeowners. Warene will circulate to coordinate pickup along streets and parks.
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Pendleton
ATL Perwand
Warene
Preparations Under Way to Extend Govt Insurance to War Establishments
Washington reports government plans to extend life insurance to vital war establishments including Dove line flour mill and grain elevators. Private firms currently insure these facilities at high rates. Congress has been briefed and a special committee is preparing a bill.
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Washington
Jenders
Cate
DET
Tmrance
Evaute
Vaal
Britain Loses Eleven Vessels Over 1600 Tons This Week
LONDON March 21 The admiralty announced a weekly tally showing eleven vessels over 1600 tons lost yesterday as part of the week’s totals. The sixth and final count confirms losses above the 1800 ton mark, marking another heavy week for maritime casualties.
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Britain
London
Admiralty
Governor Withycombe Seeks Re election War Duty Focus
Governor Withycombe announces candidacy for re election on the Republican ticket. He frames state duties during the war, pledging to support education, industry tied to war effort, and moral governance while maintaining prohibition and equal suffrage. He emphasizes unity, public welfare, and continuing state services during wartime.
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Withycombe
Withrcombe
Ucket
Orocon
Dtat
Alvin Tvernty
United Sian
City Women and Children Drive Thrift Stamp Campaign
Local women clubs and teachers lead a countywide thrift stamp drive to fund a women’s building and support student programs. Students sell stamps, with totals reported across communities. university friends aid the effort. Principal and regents note progress toward quotas as funds fund a charitable project.
Baker's warning on American courage and French defense
The article portrays Baker urging Americans to shoot straight and strike hard. It recounts political rhetoric about potential divisions, wartime policy, and the fear of a French and British alliance against U.S. defense efforts.
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Baker
Two German Vessels Sunk Off Dunkirk and Gillette Dies
An enemy squadron shelling Dunkirk this morning was attacked by two British and three French destroyers. Two German destroyers and two German torpedo boats are believed sunk. One British destroyer was slightly damaged. In the same issue William F. Gillette of Echo dies after a long illness. He served in the Civil War and lived near Echo most of his life, leaving eight children. Funeral arrangements are noted for Beho.
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Dunkirk
Ostend
London
Belgium
Lenroot Victorious by 1960 Votes in Tight Contest
Washington March 21 complete unofficial returns show Lenroot winning the teddy electoral nominal by 14 votes amid a close result. Gore amendment adopted fixing minimum wheat price 1082.50 a bushel on all local markets amid a heated conference.
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Washington
Trvine
Lenroet
Strate
Gore
Wilson
Pioneer Woman Marguerita Dubele Dies at Home
Marguerita Dubele of this city died last evening at 6 o clock at her granddaughter Mrs F Blanchett s home 1016 Jackson street Ailments of old age caused the death The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 30 pm at the Folacm chapel Rev J E Snyder of the Presbyterian church will conduct the service She was born in Switzer land on June 27 1828 and had resided in Umatilia county For survivors besides her granddaughter include a daughter Mrs Frita Elenburger who lives west of Port Rock
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Marguerita Dubele
F Blanchett
Jackson Street
Folacm
J. E. Snyder
Presbyterian Church
Dubsile
Switazerland
Umatilia
Mra
Frita Elenburger
Pot Rock
Yardmaster Commissioned Into Engineer Corps
Powell a yardmaster for the OW at Pendleton and Meth, has been commissioned a first lieutenant in the Jikt Engineers, Hall way Operating Department. Several OW employees, including Ed Hines, Ror Binke, and Reuben Hascall, enlisted under him with Hines active for sergeant. John Ormand, a Pendleton Huntington conductor, also enlisted. The men prepare to report to Vancouver, then to Fort Leavenworth for training before sailing to France. Powell was recommended for the commission by the OW.
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E. Powell
Vard
Pandleton and Meth
Jikt Engineers
Hailway
O W
Ed Hines
Ror Binke
Reuben Hascall
Powell
Hines
John Ormand
Pendleton
Huntington
Vancouver
Fort Leavenworth
Randy
Frances
France
Germans Penetrate British Lines North of Lampicourt
March 21 report says German infantry breached British front lines north of Laimpl ein and Louvreal and pressed from Gauche wooed toward Crobelle-sur-Voters as bombardment intensifies from St. Quentin to the Scarpe. Berlin notes aerial activity on the western front with patrols and artillery exchanges amid ongoing efforts to disrupt Allied air operations.
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Lampicourt
Hittin
St. Quentin and
Scarpe
Laimplein
Louvreal
Gunter Salient
Gauche Wooed
Crobelle-sur-Voters
Berlin
Gormink
London
St. Quentin
Germaine
Heuthoulet Forest
Oneter Armentieves
Measinon
Aieminen
Aelsints
Pares
Champigne
Champagne
W W Harrar Leaves Washington as Farmers Advisory Board Member
W W Harrar departs tonight for Washington to join the Farmers Advisory Board under the Agriculture and Food Administration. The appointment, effective March 24, places Harrar among county representatives advising national grain programs and farm policy amid government efforts to boost agricultural supply and operations.
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W.W. Harrah
Washington
Farmers’ Advisory Board
State Police Plan Approved by Emergency Board
By six to one vote the emergency board approved a deficiency of 250000 to fund a state police net until the next legislature. Cavalry is to be replaced by motor cycles for mounted badge use with four companies of 50 men each. Troops will be under one commander and available for continuous state police and guard duty.
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Salem
Corc
Minte Emergency Board
National Guard
Williame
Boardiay
I Ing Ngiwuedor Withycombe
Oscort
Kay
Gunthre Moser
Senate
Tt Banfield
House
Hanator W. D. Wood
K. Kuhl
Ways and Means
Wool Plan
Wood
S&mount
Thin
Senatore Wood
Kay Oat
Moore
State Council of Defense
National Board
Shook-Beckwith Co to Operate Pendleton Agency
Shook-Beckwith Motor Co and Squaive dealers plan to open a Pendleton agency to handle Western Motor Car sales. Ray Hetap-A serves as general manager for the Western Motor Car Sales. T. Herlihy and Col. Nelson are named officials overseeing the regional operation.
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Shook-Beckwith Motor Co
Clima
Pendleton
Messrs Co. DD
Stobk
Fred 5
Beckwith
Wit
Wallin Walsh
Aenes
Feendietunn
Ray Hetap- A
General Manger
Weetern Motor Car Saleen
T. Ih. Herlihy
Sonweiper- Vieor
Chalmers Cumany
Nelwen
Weston Haw
Pendieton
Shewh-Beachwith
Momr
Death of J Troxel at Pilot Rock
J Troxel dies at Pilot Rock after a long illness. He was a resident of Pik Hoek, formerly tied to local affairs. Born May 1487, he married Miss Litale Bryore on July 2 and spent 16 years in another town before returning to Willan valley where he lived nearly 40 years. He leaves a widow and children William Chetley Fro die Oite and Charkate. The funeral will be held at Sommkre.
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Cpe Earid
Wtate
Kilom
Agatti Mini
Wiliam F. Gillette
Echo
St. Anthony's Hospital
Beho
O'Cloet
Gillette
New York State
Melinda Barton
Ohio Regiment
California
Umatilla County
Eoho
Eigght
H. D
Gillett
Kalama
M. H. Gillette
Lone
W. W. Gillette
Pendleton
A. B. Gillette
Alberta
George A. Gillette
Hermiston
Mre
P. G. Tompkins
Los _Angeles
Mra. KH. P. Longe
Portinn
J. E. Zinn
Lewiston
Idaho
Adil
A. D
Jet J. Tre
Thie
Cervalils
Willan Valle
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Util
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Peel Pal Dri
Shonworth
Jon Deford
Fred Granholm
SONY
FCONT
Eerie Deere
Balker
Avery
Peeritte
William Gillette
Lenroot
Engineer Corps
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Ingmans
Acetro-Giermnais Voll
Bperlin
Teres
Wewt
Lewtaro
Oroniig
Washington Co
Agriveltore
Faw
Monter
Feta Dentil
Missoun
Cole
Julie Te Tive
Auricultine
Marrati
Tol Howe
Gushen
St An
Ruthie
Olver Wilrog Peart
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Wirogin
Wit Marion
Saiean
Fort Worth
Hegendarth
Spencer
Sahea
Nu HL
Gentry
Smafin
Moyene Linen
Aberdean
X Hagin
Momares
Wook
Goedon
Heoeredl
Dean
Wyth Drew
J. Troxel
Pilot Rock
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