French Retake Hill In Amiens Region Today
Paris May 1 report says French forces captured hill 82 and adjacent wood near the Amiens region and took 100 prisoners including four officers. Americans fighting at Castle. Local raids and fighting reported on the Ambon front with British taking prisoners and shelling activity between Givenchy and Nieppe forest. Authorities expect a renewed offensive by Hindenburg after refreshing his armies.
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Paris
Amiens
Haines
Castell
Ayre
Woevre
Lorraine
Casteel
Don
Ambon
Siritish
Maly
Arras
Venent
Givenchy
Nieppe
Leer
Umatilla Contests Hold Multi Division Oratory Tonight
This evening at eight in the high school auditorium the Umatilla county oratorical and declamatory contests are held. Four divisions cover grades from first to high school with students from Pendleton Hermiston Milton and Milton. Winners receive medals and present drills as judges select top orators.
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Umatilla County
Hong
Pendleton
Frank Awayes
Lane
Makare
Judmer Hariterts Miehey
German Rations Must Be Reduced Says Food Controller
COPENHAGEN May 28 German Food Controller Von Watdow told Relohdtag that meat, potato and bread rations must be reduced due to spoilage and shortages. He warned shortages could worsen and urged rationing to conserve supplies.
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Copenhagen
von Watdow
The
Relohdtag
Four N P Men Burned In Wreck Near Pasco
Four North Pacific men were burned when a lamp exploded aboard a mixed freight engine on the North Bank track near Pasco. Conductor Tbauplaum suffered severe burns. brakemen Johnson Goodman and others were injured. The collision occurred while filling an oil lamp, starting a fire that spread along the train. The crew, part of a Northern Pacific unit, was on the Pasco to Farmington run. Johnson, a son of Payco, helped save others by rolling clear.
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Tbauplaum
Pendleton
Pasco
Waal
Shrakeman Guy Johnson
Goowlman
Titan
Lamp
Cabeus
Johnson
Jillian
Federal Reserve Warns Readjustments Hit Business
The Federal Reserve Board warned that readjustments will affect business as America expands wartime participation. The report warned of severe volatility in the commercial world regardless of whether war favors the United States or Germany. It urged steady policy to counteract sudden swings in economic activity.
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Federal Reserve Board
al Reserve
America
United States
Germany
Federal Reserve System
Pula
Brave Lieutenant Stops Raid Earns Medal in Lorraine
Lieutenant William Moyering led a platoon during a German assault on April 6 in Lorraine. He ordered offensive moves, inspired his men under heavy fire, and, gravely wounded, walked through the barrage to a retreating station after learning Allied success. The citation credits his bravery with guiding the unit to a decisive halt.
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Lorraine
May
Wiliam Moyering
Moyering
Cre
Hia
Meyering Toothie
Mya
Haywood Trial May Last Longer Than Expected
Chicago May 1 The defense warned the Haywood defection trial could run four to 18 months as prosecutors prepare to introduce extensive materials. Witnesses and documents from the Wobbly paper and telegraph networks are expected, with a card index containing 36 000 entries and many more to come from nationwide sources.
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Haywood
Chicago
Clee Withem
Witlan Haywood
Gorda
Meatless Day Proposed Again by Hoover Cable
Chicago May 3 Herbert Hoover wired the Timore food administration seeking voluntary curtailment of meat consumption to avoid further shortages. He warned that if limits are not followed another person of note will be affected as shipments of 75 million pounds of meat are moved abroad and naval requisitions threaten fisheries and temporary supplies.
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Chicago
Herbert Hosver
Navy
Eld Hoover
Service flag honors and war service pride noted
Charlie Bond of Bond Brower displays a seven star service flag at the haberdashery and orders extra stars. He says his men answered the call to the colony. His brother Willard Bond has taken ordnance training and will proceed to Georgia. Six others are named with roles in cinema camps, navy and ordnance.
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Charlie Bond
Bond Brower
Haberdashery
Willard
F. W.) Bond
Charlie
Fermer T
Willet
Willet Took One of the War Ordnaften Cournon
University of Oregon
Georwia
C Vinder
Fret
Presidio
Camp Lécie
Te R. Abelhammer
Ordnance Department
Camp Hancock
Georgia
Ernest Dohner
Judge Fee Comments on Tracy Baker Case in Oregonian
A Pendleton editor recounts Judge Fee detailing the Tracy Baker matter. He discusses Baker’s claimed exemption from military service, familial ties, and alleged influence of wealth. The narrative notes district board communications and Baker’s extensive property and cattle, with references to Bear Creek and Pendleton locality.
2,300,000 Men To Be Under Arms By July Says Baker
Washington May 2 America’s fighting army will total 2,500,000 men by July 1. Baker and Crowder outlined figures showing 1,820,444 new in service and 479,000 to be called before July. The defense plan allocates funds for quartermaster, ordnance, railroads, and training facilities.
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Baker
Washington
America
Baker and
Ich
Blanntio
Quartermaster’s Corps
Ordnance
Fpravea
Paker
Poe
Crowder
Foundation of brick garage laid near Pror laundry
A 100 man crew under Charles Bolte laid the foundation for a 76 by 100 feet brick garage for Mery W. Schware beside the Pror laundry on Cottonwood Street. Brickwork to begin in about a week. Schware plans to complete the structure soon and decide later whether to rent or operate the business himself.
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Charles Bolte
Mery W. Schware
Cottonwood Street
Anhout
Schowaraz
Ahawt
Perporer
Athena Auxiliary Shows Strong Monthly Giving
The Athena Auxiliary reports robust cash contributions this month totaling $152,000 after a $4.01 check and $5 prior payments. Secretary Eb. Mackevelt of the Umatilla Red Croke notes donations arise from entertainment proceeds and ongoing finished goods shipments including clothing and towels, with Besety Thompson listed as secretary.
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Athena Axillary
Eb. Mackevelt
Umatilla
Red Croke
Duite
Besety Thompson
Althina Auvillary
Advise Increased Pay For Railroad Employes
Washington notices confirm a railroad wage adjustment board recommendation to raise pay by millions. Full details to be released publicly. May 2 report notes the board’s action in the ongoing labor settlement.
Austria Faces Troubles From Internal Foe
New York dispatch reports serious internal difficulties in Austria and Germany as food shortages and dynastic issues rise. Vested interests oppose liberal reforms while calls for premier resignations intensify. Officials warn the situation is delicate but unlikely to force immediate peace or war changes.
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J. W. JT Mason
New York
Central
Hindenvare
Germany
Austia
Teutonic
Antré-Hungary
Priwia
Robert Bender
Washington
Tate Department
Avenian
Austria
Ukraine
Attettia
Pendleton Farmers' onion meeting urged for women members
Women members and prospective joiners are urged to attend the Pendleton Farmers' onion meeting set for tomorrow at 2 pm in the Library. Secretary SA Stubbs and President HR Bearheart lead a push to involve Ohio City women in wartime agricultural work with a talk by County Agricultural Agent M S Shrogk.
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Pendleton Farmers’ Onion
Sa, Stubbs
HR. Bearheart
Ohio City
M. 8. Shrogk
Frandale Man Slain in Ottawa Shooting
Ottawa May 3 Canadian authorities report T. T. King of Farndale Washington wounded in a deadly shooting. The incident underscores rising violence in the border region as investigators probe motive and suspect details.
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Ottawa
T. King
Farndale
Washington
Ready to Publish Slacker List for Liberty Loan
The Third Liberty Loan ends tomorrow and Umatilla County Patriotic League will report district chairmen next week to publish the list of slackers. Most yellow cards were destroyed after pledges were altered to buy bonds, with few still unable to pay. A large portion of pledgers are backing the Thrift Stamp drive, while some residents shift to Match the President plans. Local banks note several people plan to purchase additional $50 bonds.
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Umatilla County
Umaiki
Iip
Banka
Government to press home rule for Ireland
The Chronicle reports the government intends to proceed with home rule for Ireland and plans to introduce a single measure within a Fortnight. This marks a decisive step toward granting Ireland a legislative autonomy and outlines the timetable for the proposal.
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London
Ireland
Rev Cornelison Becomes YMCA Worker With Army
Rev J M Cornelison long time missionary on the Umatilla reservation has been accepted as a YMCA secretary and within a month will join army service He returned from Portland where he was examined by the Cremont Trade committee He was unanimously accepted and given a month to close up his local work He may be set at cantonments in the United States as Red Cross and YMCA workers join the draft increased need for Red Triangle workers in the country.
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J. M. Cornelison
Umatilla
Cornelison
Portland
Cremon-t Tiade
Cornelon
United States
Maonal Army
New England Men in Casualty List Today
Washington May 2 The resumed casualty addresses allowed today to begin the New England division. Eighteen were killed in action one in dead of wounds and twin Laelia.
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New England
Washington
Laelia
American Troops in France to Reach Two Million This Year
Washington reports that American forces in France will number nearly two million before year’s end. May movements toward France are expected to exceed April’s, despite censorship on estimates. Britain asks French aid while continuing to press United States to accelerate shipments and maintain pressure on commerce.
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France
Washington
Chamnal
Normal School Bill on November Ballot
The ballot to include a constitutional amendment to create Southern and Eastern Oregon Normal Schools. It proposes $125,000 to establish Ashland as Southern Oregon Normal School and $125,000 for Eastern Oregon Normal School, with ongoing maintenance funded by a small state tax levy, to be governed by the board of regents of normal schools.
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Oregon
Board of Regents
Legisative Assum
Feginlature
Eastern Oregon Normal
Southern
Montes Oregon Normal School
Regentia of Normal
Stanfield Boy Among Sunk Ship Passengers
A French cruiser sank the City of Adhene off the Delaware capes on Wednesday morning. The Stanfield boy and many others aboard were rescued. 12 of 24 sailors are accounted for with eight dead as the death toll figure.
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Otte Conner
Mr. and
Mra & W
Censor Et Rex
Al-tated
Adhene
Delaware Capes
Telegrat
Clyde
Htaenners
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Greet County
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Palmer
Tony Uikees
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