Last Steps Toward German Peace Pact Tomorrow
May reports indicate final preparations for a German isolation plan if coercion is needed. Italian and Austrian delegates head toward postwar treaty talks with Britain France and the United States, with preparations for a plenary session and ratification by major powers.
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Germany
Pred Ferguson
Dream Bath
Germain
Bein
Sovoys
Jane Precent
Orlando
Sonnino
Menipitentiaries
Brotest
Britain
Franen
Bely Jepat
Thelsium
Brasil
Gretese
Poland
Porta
Sal
Rumania
Seria
The
Crocn
Blovak Republiic
Gierman
Wilson
Hmotine
Lansing
Henry White
Blin
Weel
Vienna
Party Consime
Yoo Deboten
Aeietantie
Newepipermen
Darton le
Conflicting Reports On Soviet Offensive On Hessian Front
London dispatch reports confusion over a possible Soviet offensive on the northern Hessian front. The war office received a terse message from commander Triobe? indicating danger and urging caution for future operations as Allied forces reassess the situation.
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London
Smiling convalescents ride home from war fields
Lone field hospital train carries 124 recovering servicemen from Europe to Oregon and Washington. Captain Doyle commands the California unit. Among the returnees are Edwarde and Tom Munshy, both wounded. others bear shrapnel and shell injuries. The train passes through New York and Hoboken amid flowers and cheers as convalescents travel toward civilian life.
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Drege
Oregon
Washington
Hee
Camtain Co
P. Doyle
California
Twente-twc
Medianl Department
Tom
Kalyard
Tom la Tithlay
New York
Hechester
Orden
Tettt
Hugcond
Keepita Hove
Hoboken
Kewal-Uptan
Pendie
Six Officers Training Camps Open June 21
Washington May , The War Department announced the six officers training camps will open June 21 for 1600 expected attendees. The announcement notes the program aims to train officers for wartime service and emphasizes planned capacity.
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Washington
War Department
Petrograd Under Siege Amid Disorder Rumors
Fragmented report describes Petrograd in a state of siege with references to Tsarist palaces and shifting control. The text is garbled but indicates ongoing instability and potential claims by rebel or revolutionary forces impacting the capital.
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Petrograd
Tsarkobastia
May
Siewe
Petry
Tsikot
Iron blockade will control enemy during peace terms
Paris dispatch states allies will rely on economic blockade to enforce the peace rather than immediate military force. German confidence in evading terms prompts new plans to hit German industry and restrict iron and coal imports. Allies move to impose a broad embargo, signaling a serious global economic pressure regardless of direct arms action.
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Paris
ancHon
Germany
Thitay
Variaia German
Trutp
Eight killed and many injured in Columbus house fire
A Columbus fire killed eight people and wounded several others, with around 20 children known to reside on the building’s second story. Fire crews searched for additional victims as flames trapped residents, the single available stairway blocked at the rear.
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Columbus
Operten
Polldes
Oirenen
Eldney
Iie Avenue
Eetape
Ice Cream Tax Confusion Sparks Street Debate
Text describes irritation at ice cream pricing and a tax rule that five cent cones sold in shops carry no tax when eaten there but incur tax when taken away. It notes beverages at fountains and tax on sales above ten cents, with unclear details about rates and implementation.
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Younmger
Portland Gun Club backs Frank M Troeh in big shoot
Five supporters of the Portland Gun Club post 2500 in Liberty Bonds to challenge any American amateur to face Frank M. Troeh at the Portland club shoot June 21 to 24. Troeh agreed to shoot for the big meet as an attraction while Everding says Rose City shooters will defend strong. Arrangements anticipate entrants from Arizona, California, the coast states, and British Columbia with prizes and prize money.
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Spoksmen
Portland Gun Club
Frank M. Treeh
Liberty Bonds
United States
Portland
Mr. Treeh le
Evesting
Everding
Rose City
Arizona
California
Eight Thousand Men Sought for Siberia Service
Washington March 6 Eight thousand men with prior military training are sought for three years in Siberia the war department announced seven thousand will be infantrymen a three year enlistment of 860 infantry men is also desired for service in Alaska
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Washington
Mar
Siberia
Alaska
Discharged Soldiers Win Mileage Victory
Washington march dispute over mileage rates ends with wartime department orders denying five cent a mile, favoring three and a half cent rate. First victory for private soldiers and sailors as government faces roughly forty millions in additional allowances previously authorized by Congress.
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Washington, Mar
District Eupreme
Legion
Congress
I Pronounce You In Taxicab Wedding Reported
The ceremony for F. Kitickheoht, a Seattle bank employee, and Afra Dorie Waltisen, also of Seattle, ended abruptly when the couple left their vows early. The pair, described as newlyweds, traveled in a taxicab at about 25 miles per hour from Powell Street toward the Palace Hotel, where the event was noted by onlookers.
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San Francigoo
Powell Street
Palace Hotel
Serre WulMing
Angeles
Seattle Bank
Dorie Waltisen
Seattle
Two-Bird Lead in State Trap Championship Report
W K France led the state trap championship at press time in the 900 target event with a 254 of 254 possible, two points ahead of rivals after a 161 straight. Pfirrman and Erle Ford posted top runs, while other shooters like Van Alta Blair Troeh and Cathey trailed within striking distance as rounds continued at Round-Up Park.
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W. K
France
Pfirrman
Erle Ford
Ogden
Frank van Alta
Abner Blair
Frank Troeh
HI Pifierman
E. C. Grice
Cathey
J. W. Seavey
H. F. Reid
Pete Holohan
W. K. France
Ariington
Arlington
Mra O. Jones
Mra Ada Schilling
A. W. Bowker
Victory bonds arrive at local banks
Victory bonds of various denominations have arrived at local banks and may be held by buyers who pay the full amount. The American National and First National report receiving fifty and one hundred dollar bonds and expect more in a day or two. The new bonds show a four year interest coupon pattern, replacing the old two year terms. Pendleton residents lag behind as Tooley's scales list $3550, the lowest since sales began.
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Tooley
Pendleton
Court of Appeals Sustains Wolverton In Crabb Watts Case
The Court of Appeals in San Francisco upholds Judge Wolverton's election in the Crabb versus Watts matter involving property valued between 60,000 and 700 dollars. Judge A. S. Bennett of The Dalles and J. A. Men represented the plaintiffs in the decision received today.
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Court of Appeals
Wolverton
Crabb-Watts
Circuit Court of Appeals
San Francisco
Crabb
Watts
Newso
A. S. Bonnectt
Dalles
J. A. Men
Winds Delay Overseas Flight From Rockaway Beach
May 1 report from Rockaway Beach states three American naval planes will not start for Halifax today due to head winds. The team prepared to begin the preliminary trans Atlantic flight but adverse weather is forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. Damaged fire yesterday was repaired quickly, allowing readiness for future departures.
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Rockaway Beach
Halifax
Portland Chosen For Shoot For Next Year
Dr C F Cather of Portland elected president of the Oregon State Loweriamer's Association at the meeting in Elks rooms. Portland Gun Club awarded shoot for 1920 with $300 added money. A W Strowger elected vice president. E H Keller retiring president and treasurer. Board re-elected. YH Wt Evading named to fill vacancy. Delegates to national convention in New York City will select twin team to tour England next summer as All American trapshooting team. Fee of one fourth on every registered bird shot approved to fund England trip. Standard trap loads discussed. nationwide standardization urged.
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C. F. Cather
Portland
Oregon State Loweriamer's Association
Ieee
Elks Clo
Portland Gun Clusset
A. W. Strowger
Vicw
E H., Keller
Wt. Eveding
Cathes
Strowger
New York City
Preston
England
Evers Club
Bue Inces
Banquet honors 22 lodge members in Mason event
One hundred fifty Masons from Perslton to Fhermisten Keto gathered for a lodge banquet in Westen Pitot Tock Milton. George flaws Bitter welcomed the return soldiers, and Fred Steiner spoke of a captain who served in the Thedrode. Judges Turnetts Hare Pensa Johns Honey Jean spoke as guests. Musical numbers closed the program and Eastern Star members received thanks for their service at the banquet.
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Atstendance
Pers Lton
Fels
Wehe
Westen
Pitot Tock
Milton
Pentigton Lodge
Willer Modetersen
George Flaws
France
Thedrode
Fred Steiner
Leutenant
herUorime
George Fy Turnetts
J. A. Hareree
Juge Henry Pensa
Harles A. Johns
Honey Jean
Chic
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PANSA
Talian
Unie Moreno
Supreme Economite Council
Berlin
Frank M. Troeh
DR. Cathey
Canada
Masons
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