Arrivals Give Allies Upper Hand In Fight
The London report cites The Graphic claiming Allied unity of command and fresh reserves give the Allies superiority. German losses since March 21 exceed 900,000 with 350,000 in front line depots. Germany reportedly can duplicate offensives but faces fatigue and stretched divisions. Allies emphasize arrival of British American Italian divisions and unmatched overall strength.
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London
Henry Woop
Germany
Unlimited Soldiers to Go Across 1918 in Department Plan
Washington May 3 The War Department outlined its ability to equip and transport troops for America’s 1918 army. Secretary Baker told the House Military Affairs Committee that no definite figures were presented due to the implied limits and ongoing concerns about facilities for equipping and transporting men.
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Washington
War Departments
America
Buber
House
Hakar
Pendleton sisters enlist for Uncle Sam service
Myrtle Wiley a Pendleton high school student and Bathentiated Richardean from the district are among local youths who have enlisted. The Yeoman branch, including photographers, accountants and book keepers, will report to service when called, with recruiters from the district already sent to Bremerton navy yard.
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Pendleton Milesee
Sam
Myrtle Wiley
Pendleton High School
Richardean
Matlock-Lants Investment Company
Thie
Navy Yard
Bremerton
Fai
Mies Wileuy
F. Witesy
Misa
Richardeun
Thie Ptate
Mysterious Fire Destroys Combine at Kuper Ranch
A morning fire of unknown origin destroyed a shed and a self propelled combine at Martin Kuper's ranch near Myrick station. Loss estimated around £4001 with the combine costing $2650 earlier this summer. The shed stood apart from other structures. no cause given. The insured machine was $2700 with J. H. Kutes.
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Martin Kupers
Myrick Station
J. IL. Kutes
Strike Over Non Union Carpenters At Chinatown Building
The K of P building project in Chinatown faced a strike after non union carpenters were used for remodeling. Work halted after one front was built, with the job directed under E Cook. Settlement expected by meeting union carpenters’ demands.
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Chinatown
The
Knights of Jay Nae
Anion
We Direct
E Cook
Bern
War department reports next of kin for casualties in France
Washington May 2 The War Department announced that names of nearest relatives and emergency addresses of soldiers killed wounded or missing in France will be reported to the casualty bureau. The change stems from Secretary Maler’s publicity study for the army. Daily communiqués are expected.
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Washington
War Department
Ames
France
Srerstary Maler
Army
Ameritap
Meron
Murderous Work By The Dokies Saturday Evening
Saturday night features a Knights of Kivwr ranun initiation at Moono Hall with 56 members to be initiated into the Pride degree. The event opens with a parade and supper, followed by ceremonies and a noted guest list from La Grande Portland Walla Walla Dixie and other Blacks audience attendees from the region.
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Knights of Kivwrranun
Moono Hall
la Grande
Portland
lWalla Walla
Dixie
Wash
Red Cross Sale Draws Big Sum in Pendleton Event
A chaotic salvage of a town festival raised about seven thousand dollars for Umatilla County Red Cross. Weston Band aided, bidders included notable locals, and the auction spanned eight hours with heavy participation and some missteps. Proceeds support Red Cross relief efforts and the May Day festival’s charitable goals in Pendleton.
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Umatilla County
Pendle
Lin
Depot Lawn
Canyon Dinee
Bach
Bertrs Intel Jong
Soelferdualy
Regiven
Wevten
Red Hiffert
Wreewater
C. T- Houde Fet
J. Bofnisder
Col
American relief aid drives deliver to soldiers in French village
In France a Salvation Army unit provided hot coffee, chocolate, and doughnuts to American troops stationed behind a village near the Maes. The escort noted the soldiers’ tired march while the unit offered sustenance and comfort. Orders could send the group back by the military commander, with a sixpence stipend on the side if time permitted.
Forty Thousand Chinese on Western Front by June First
Atlantic Port May 2 Fort forty housed Chinese soldiers, the flower of the Chinese army, will be on the French front early in June, according to Captain Chen. The Chinese generals are awaiting the troops.
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Atlantic Port
Flower of the Chines
Ducer
Gaptin Chen
Li Prince Awhliing
German Peace Offensive Under Way Amid Rumors of Offers
May 2 Washington reports say Germany began a peace offensive to sap allied morale. Rumors spread of potential offers from the pope, Charles, Alfonso and the Kaiser, though officials cite Teutonic sources and persistent Vatican opposition.
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Robert J. Kender
Washington
Germany
Pope
Euhsperor Charles
Alfonin
Spain
Baler
Wilson
Frank Oppenni
Munich
Poe
Unions clash abroad and domestic notices flash across ports
News wires report May 2 from Portland Seattle and New York with union telegraphers at odds with Western Union and related service delays. Reports mention a movie star marriage, a steamer collision near Jere goust, and a fatality in Washington. Other dispatches note Dutch and Australian diplomacy attempts and a Dutch court settlement.
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Seattle
Postal Service
Afl
Tiation Workers
Miss Clytie Hall Joins East Oregonian Reporting Staff
Owing to army service depleting newspapermen west, the East Oregonian hires Miss Clytie Hall as local newsgatherer. A former University of Oregon journalism student with three years study and two years experience begins duties in Eugene yesterday, with thanks sought from the city.
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Clytie Hall
East Oregonian
Mig Clytie Fiall
Mise Hall Io
University of Oregon
Eugene
Rev Snyder Declines War Work Offer to France
The official board of the First Presbyterian Church of Mendieton urges Rev J E Snyder to accept a War Work Council offer for immediate service with the YMCA in France. The board argues his departure would create a vacancy and cite the demand for ministers, appealing to Snyder to remain for church and community needs.
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J. E. Snyder
Firet
Hales
A. E. McCulley
Clarence Penland
L. L. Rogers
Afunk
W. Hatch
H Thompson
T. J. Tweedy
Charles Bonner
Louis Gels
Willian Bhickely
H. G Biydenstein
H. T. McLain
Paxter
J. E Snyder
War Work Council
Snyder
France
First Presbyterian Church of
Lendletery
Eal
Synod of Oregon
Firat
Mendieten
Pendietaq
Big German Gun Appears Like Gigantic Crane
A wartime caption describes a German long range gun that resembles a crane. The strange contraption awakens with violent disturbances rattling trees as a dramatic event unfolds, culminating in a trail of wreckage near the landing area.
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Amstiordam
Mas
iKerl
Haleers
Ace
Perie
Shah cables for $400,000 aid amid Persia tensions
The Shah of Persia reportedly cabled the U S State Department seeking $400,000 in aid as Persia faces internal strife and external pressure. The plea comes as Washington reconsiders its stance toward the region and its German influence.
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Washington
Althoug
Persia
Shah Today
State Department
German Press Preview Signals Static Front Near Ypres
London dispatches describe continued German emphasis on the Ypres victory sector with renewed hopes of reforming shattered divisions. reports say German artillery remains active near Locre and near Roulleu while Haig notes bombardment in the regions of Raillen and Villers-Bretennenix as preparations for a potential regrouping unfold.
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London
Ypres
Reichstag Worries Over U S Forces
Reichstag members press for true American information as the war office provides evasive replies. The committee demands General Headquarters representatives to testify, but the reveal was refuted, prompting complaints from lawmakers.
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Parla
Peressins Fulpouk
Reichsag Committee
Reichstag
Feneral
German Attacks Around Thennes Repulsed. 20 Prisoners Taken
Paris reports German offensives near Thennes repulsed with failures elsewhere as French forces hold. A surprise French assault near Monchel resulted in 20 German prisoners captured. American troops fight alongside French units in the region.
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Paris
Thennes
iChavignon
Rheimar
Monchell
Thenines
Charges Treason in Airplane Work
Washington May. Senator Klne on the senate floor declared that there had evidently been something criminal in some connection with aircraft production and soldiers should be shot. King and an officer had made the statement and I agreed. Several esha tera bitterly criticized the alterafe board's accomplishments.
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Washington
Klne
Senelidy
Alterafe
Huns at Front Use Horses for Food Warfront Report
A fragmentary World War I dispatch describes German forces consuming horses to supply French campaigns. Letters from prisoners mention heavy artillery activity, ongoing combat, and the dire toll on horses with hundreds reported dead. A correspondent notes mud, cold, and hunger, with limited supplies and attempts to recover.
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Grenun Sobliere
Prooch Artiliers
Luther
Bond totals rise as plan accelerates nationwide
Washington May 2 The country, answering President Wilsons call to hasten the six bond metalment plan, reports heavy demand. Subscriptions show nearly 3 billion dollars raised, with total at 2,544,052,000 as the drive moves ahead of schedule.
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Washington
Wiern
cubecCipions AL Moon
Ukranian government resigns amid calls for unity and reform
Reports from Amsterdam in May claim the Ukrainian government has resigned and that the new cabinet must stay aligned with German authorities. Troops near Kiev are reportedly deployed as tensions rise, signaling a serious political crisis.
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Amsterdam
Vienne Dlemarch Reiay
Troopemen Secoene
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