British Lines Hold as German Assaults Continue at Cambrai
British front reports show no panic from German retirement west of Cambrai while sixty to ninety German divisions face the line. Commanders express confidence in strong new positions as St Quentin and Hindebury area battles rage with heavy casualties on both sides. The British hold the Cambrai salient, planning potential redeployments to deter further German attempts.
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New York
Hrttinh
BL. Ee
St. Quentin
Bellimerent
Cambrai
St. Quentin Lo
P H S Carnival Huge Success At Night Show
The high school carnival drew a capacity crowd with balcony and downstairs seats filled. Door receipts cleared the school of debt, charging 15 cents for grade school children while adults paid more. Performances by the Sandog brothers Tom and John showcased strong basketball skills, Lowell Stockman was highlighted, and interludes included pictures during changes.
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Monte
Lowell Stockman Lind Lin
Sandog Brothers
Tom and
John
Pendleton Leads State in Enforcing Food Regulations
Special government agent praised Pendleton for strict enforcement of Food Administration rules in restaurants hotels and bakeries. Local newspaper quotes Dr W D McNary and state administrator endorsing Pendleton’s advanced compliance and urging uniform construction elsewhere. Restaurant proprietors pledge continued strict observance pending further notice. The Umatilla War Drives Committee backs the restaurant stance.
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Pendleton
W. DD. McNary
Feodd
Umatila
Wil
American war materiel output to flood fronts
Washington reports that America will soon manufacture thousands of guns and artillery for allies. Sixteen manufacturers are being organized, with some plants already complete or underway. Officials expect heavy production by year end to relieve Allied forces and push gun supplies, powder, and equipment to front lines.
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Washington
America
Cordance Wireau
Food Administration tour announced for Pendleton date
An Ag representative Mrs Jeninle M Kemp of Portland will tour Winatilia county to speak on food programs. Her Pendleton date is set for April 2.
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Jeninle M. Kemp
Portland
We, T. C) Work
Winatilia County
Mne
The
Toons
Pendleton
Henry Vort in Accident After Car Brakes Fail
Henry Vort, famed for tame mule handling, narrowly escaped injury when his automobile brake failed near the river street pace. He veered off the road, struck the curb, and the car halted after impacts. Vort limped into town with injuries today.
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Henry Vort
False German long distance shelling claim debunked
Farib, Mar 24. Officials announced no distance shelling of Paris by German forces. An air raid over the city occurred with several casualties reported. Washington, Mar 3. General March dismissed reports of distant shelling as hoaxes amid ongoing war debate and a cautious war department stance.
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Paris
Porte
War Department
American Woman Blake Honored By French Aid Effort
Mrs Joseph A Blake lauded for aiding France while raising funds in American society. The piece notes her divorce from an American millionaire and her continued hospital work alongside Mr Blake. Historic references to national encampments and G A R officers are mentioned with event plans for Portland and summer cadet activities.
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Proiu
Joseph A. Blake
Doni
Armerican Society
Clarence H Mackay
Itiike
Unie
Mire Blake
United States
Loyalty Committees Formed to Target Pro-German Slackers
County wide loyalty committees were authorized at a War Drives meeting to handle complaints of disloyalty and to organize for Liberty Loan efforts. A 15 member central committee and five member district panels were set to oversee enforcement, with investigators to verify facts and assess financial qualifications. The plan includes census efforts and district chairmen reporting progress as crews prepare for rapid district staffing.
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Piiertternen
Union Ferotiai
Yarbond
Dleeriot
Finteh
Athena
Cotfanwmeal
Meacham
New Hermiston Library Opens In Hermiston
The first branch library building in the county is complete at Hermiston. The attractive main door leads to a children's department and an adults reading room. The basement houses a furnace fuel rooms a women's rest room and a lecture hall for public meetings. The library opens to the Bible on Wednesday from 9 until 11 daily and Sundays. The county librarian moved in this week arranging books and equipment as work began.
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Pow Brary
Toso Alm
Wtf
Oleh
Sinidue
Hermiston
Mre
M. A. Biehudied
Thoughtless complaints on wheat substitutes denounced by Ayer
Portland March reports Federal Food Administrator W H Ayer responded to complaints about wheat substitutes. He reminded the public that Congress limited the President to wheat pricing and the Food Administration could not control substitutes. He urged wartime cooperation and noted the hardships of the new rules while stressing duty to support troops.
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Ayer
Portland
W. H. Ayer
Amte
Congress
Wien
Cleemyt Terry
Hariship
Phen
Gelehem
P H S Girls Crown Oregon Basketball Champions Again
Pendleton girls led by Jean Polson Allee Platiell Vera Cook and others won the Oregon state championship for the second straight year. Coach Mie Bailey praised the team and their coach for overcoming limited material and delivering a strong season with feisty play into the Nationals.
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Oregon
Prem Lef de Rieht
Jean Polson
Allee Platiell
Vera Cook
Molen Thompsi
Helen Nelson
Guiol Devime
Madcon Mhurtes
Marnie Hartnet
Lanchexs Poobhey
Cuma'ty
Orecon
Pendleton Bee
Kathall Girle
Tahiand Smd
Siverian Vital Thieveor
Ayfe
Mie Bailey
Mies
Western Battle Situation Near St Quentin Front
British and French forces face a German break through west of St Quentin with more than 600000 engaged across battle aviation artillery and infantry. Haig reports heavy night fighting as British withdraw in good order while fresh German forces attack at Bullecourt Roussoy Vaucelette and Langecourt.
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St. Quentin
London
Douglas Haig
Bullecourt
Roussoy
Vaucelette
Langecourt
French Now Engaged Near British Lines
French forces to the right of the British lines are now engaged. The slaughter at Roulincourt is appalling as every available gun bears on the enemy’s solid masses.
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London
Roulincourt
Prince Ruprecht Captures 25,000 Prisoners and Guns
Berlin dispatch reports Prince Ruprecht's forces have captured 25,000 prisoners along with 400 cannons and 300 machine guns. The claim positions a major setback for opposing troops amid ongoing operations near Berlin.
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HMS
Berlin
Prince Rupprecht
Western Front Loses Soar In Two Days Of Battle
Official estimates show over 200,000 casualties in two days of fighting on the west front. British figures place German losses at 150,000 with British losses about half that figure.
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Washington
West Front
Error in Proceedings Forces New Trial In Case of W. L. Robbins
A garbled report from HCHO on March 1 states that W. L. Robbins faced a new trial after errors in the prior proceedings. Judge and attorneys, including A. Newberry, argued defense and prosecution details. The jury’s composition and unsettled charges hint at trial delays and court motions.
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W. L. Robbins
Tre
Kestor
A. Newberry
CR. Linke
BR. ON
Latees
Weevinger
Wattenborrer
Lawrence Matenlin
Ob Bleter
Judy Ad
Air
German DeCAMper Rally Marks German Victory Outlook
The dispatch from Amsterdam notes a German leadership claim of imminent victory. It praises the soldiery, says the Reichstag members offered thanks to the army, and describes a belief that a brief hold will secure success. Strong language emphasizes perceived advantages and national resolve.
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Amsterdam
Sas Germuans
Relchntag
Robbery at Tokomatm Specie Bank in San Francisco
Bandits masked and armed robbed the Tokomatm Specie Bank in San Francisco. They drove to the bank in a car, entered the building by force, and after collecting cash and valuables fled the scene. Police searches are underway for the suspects.
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San Francisco
Toby Ped
Trommobile
Poten
Cote
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