Enemy Uneasy Along Banks of the Meuse
With the American army in Lorraine May 7, reports say German forces show uneasiness along the Meuse left bank and Verdun sector. Nightly lights, heavy artillery and machine gun fire. Germans briefly retook Selcheprey northwest of Toul, while patrols say their line in Lorraine is sparsely held as troops are moved to Picardy. German retaliation fears grow as American forces mount pressure with mustard gas shells and explosives.
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Lorraine
Verdun
Selcheprey
Toul
Picardy
Decoration Day to Honor War Veterans in City Parade
The Decoration Day program honors boys who died in wars including the Civil and Spanish wars. Spanish War veterans lead a parade from the courthouse to Happy Canyon with services by Harry Chambers and later cemetery ceremonies. Civil War veterans organize Memorial Sunday at a local church.
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Court House
Happy Canyon
Harry Chambers
Auton
J- Marin A. J. McAllister
3. C. Snow
Mrs Charlotte Eppinger Dies at Portland Home
Mrs Charlotte Eppinger mother of Mrs Alexander of this city died in Portland Saturday night after a long illness. Attended by daughter Mrs Patternon and son Charles Eppinger, who had died previously, she had lived many years in Maker with many Pendleton friends. The funeral will be held in Portland.
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Charlotte Eppinger
Pendleton
Portland
America challenges blockade of Swiss seas
Berne May 7 American Minister Btuvall notified the Swiss government that America challenges Germany's blockade of Northwest Europe and announced that American warships are exporting no American merchant ships toward prayer hides with grain destined for Switzerland.
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Berne
Btuvall
Swis
Amrica
Germany
Digvkade
Switzerland
No Observance For The Lusitania Anniversary
The Lusitania anniversary passed without any public observance as workers continued wartime efforts. The tone reflects muted commemorations amid ongoing defense and production campaigns.
Disorganized German Forces Reshape for Offense on Western Front
May 7 dispatches report the German western offensive crushed per Vossische Zeitung while British fronts note continued German disarray. French reports identify 16 fresh German divisions near Amiens, hinting at resumed attack. Allied shelling disrupts German rear areas as American and French units hold the line amid showers.
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Western Front
Rome
Vossische Zeitung
Amiens
Henry Ward
British Armeifa
Cremy McRan
Noyon
Paris
Avre
Todas
Hangrichep-Senteris
American ship sinks U boat after battle at sea
Washington May 7 The American steamer scored a hit during a clash with a U boat on March 17. The vessel sank the U boat as it turned and submerged, with Tidewater firing three shots in the action.
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U-Boat
Washington
Ors Scoo
Navy
Fred
Bac
Tidewater
Mrs Cora Elliott Dies This Morning
Mrs Cora Hillett died at her home on Buttercreek this morning at about 23 years old after a battle with tuberculosis and two years of invalidism. Funeral services are planned for tomorrow, with interment in Lenn cemetery at 2 o clock. Survived by brother Waldo Vincent of Lenn. She was known to Sen Metin residents and attended Pendleton high school years ago. Saw Wan, daughter of the late George Vincent, is noted in the report.
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Cora Hillett
Buttercreek
Bern
Concerut
Lenn
Elliout
Waldo Vincent
Decon
Sen- Metin
Pendleton High School
Saw Wan
George Vincent
Preparations for Registrations of Young Men Turning 21
Preparations for the registrations of young men who have become 21 since Jones are underway. The draft board reported supplies and materials updated for the new registration cards printed in blue. About 104 percent of the June registrants were 21, and roughly the same number will need to register this year.
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Jones
American Troops Pour Into France Report Declares
Paris May 7 The Echo di Paris reports American troops continue to pour into France as the entente block solidifies after the war and Germany's belated offensive cannot prevent it.
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France
Paris
The
Echo di Paris Today
America Stepped War Machine Gun Output Rise
Washington May 7 five bunked machine guns of all kinds are produced daily in American factories. Ordnance experts say production is increasing daily and expect no letup by November. Two hundred heavy Brownings have been made though not yet shipped. Browning plants are expanding and other factories add to daily totals. Authorities note machine guns and rifle elevations are the main ordnance concerns but not causing worry.
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Washington
California Day as War Measure When Liquor Fire
Governor Stephea plans an immediate special session of the Legislature to abolish California saloons as a war measure if enough votes are secured. He already has Southern California legislators leaning. The proposal would ban strong liquors while allowing beer and light wines with meals.
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Los Angeles
Mir
Stephea
California
Yakima Robbers Suspect Extradition Murder Case
Thomas Mullen awaits extradition in Washington on charges of train robbery and the murder of three men in Yakima county. He reportedly escaped from a Chicago city prison by sawing bars during a thunderstorm aiding his escape.
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Yakima
Austrian Revolt Fears Rise As Work Stoppage Spreads
May Day shut down Austro-Hungary as workers demand an hour day. Reports say coalitions in Austria grow serious and revolutionary sentiment appears. The Austrian Reichsrat adjourns to June 18 as Von Seyner seeks a working majority amid tensions.
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Copenhagen
Austro-Hungary
Demanidimac
Zuraw
Fexdier
The
Hague
Reichetrat
von Seyner
Grain for Allies Burned at St Louis Elevators
A fire destroyed a grain facility in St Louis with grain for the allies reportedly stored in the yard near an elevator. Police estimated losses near three million dollars as incendiary fire is suspected.
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St. Louis
St, Lou
Union
Allies
Lowe
Three Millien
41 Names On Today's U.S. Casualty List
Washington May 7. There are 41 names in today's casualty list. Four were killed in action, five due to disease and two from wounds. One is missing. Fifteen are severely wounded and thirteen slightly.
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U. S
Washington
Wounde
German subs dock at Ostend with U-boat crews aboard
London May 7 two German submarines arrived at Ostend base with U-boat crews and wrecked machinery reported by a morning dispatch from Amsterdam.
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London
Ostend
Siberia Seen Favoring Allies in Possible Independence Bid
May 7 report from Pacific Port cites attache C. A. Tofalith of the American Petrograd Embassy who says Siberia may seek separation from Russia to form an independent republic. He notes Iberian opinion leans toward the Allies and that Rabid dispatches discuss replacing the grand duke, with reports thought to be well founded.
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Pacific
C. A. Tofalith
Petrograd
Siberia
Russia
Todabush
State Department
I Tef
Rusela
Grand Duke
Eastern Oregon interscholastic meet to decide champions
The annual Eastern Oregon track meet will be held Saturday afternoon at the Mounds. Pendleton and Baker have entered teams with Lanner towns also represented. The trophy at stake is the OA C cup, Pendleton aims to retain it for a permanent win after two consecutive victories. Medals go to the top three in each event. Pendleton training at the Round-Up under Hugh Bowman and Harold Casey. Student body distributes tickets at the morning meeting.
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Mounds
McLean
Lanner
Nion
Baker
Hin
Oregon
Puker
Pendleton
Wim Canceller
Pendietog
Hugh Bowman
Harold Casey
Mel
Bodyguard of Lincoln dies aged 5 in Brooklyn
John R Miller, once a bodyguard to Abraham Lincoln during his Washington presidency, died yesterday at his Brooklyn home at age 5. He was a Civil War veteran who was wounded at Gettysburg. The news item also references political notes from Washington and other events of the day.
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New York
John R. Miller
Abraham Lincoln
Washington
Brooklyn
al Gettiehurn
Johnson jokes through bigamy sentence in New York
Samuel E. Johnson told Judge Mulqueen that Solomon and Nat Goodwin beat him and questioned jail for bigamy. The judge replied Solomon is outside U S jurisdiction and Goodwin had only one wife, prompting Johnson to ask if he could take one of them with him.
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New York
King Solomon
Nat Goodwin
Samuel E. Johnson
Mulqueen
Solomon Ie
Johnson
Grave situation in London over Lloyd George charges
London May 7 A smibnte letter from General Maurice formerly director of military operations charges Lloyd George and Chancellor Law with lacking veracity on vital matters. Asquith challenged the government in the House of Commons asking what steps it would take. Law said an army command inquiry into military decline was raised by the letter. The government proposed two judges to investigate the American allegation and offered Amquith a role.
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London
Maurice
George
Rener Law
Asquith
Comune
Law
Mesak
Amquith
Army men inspect aviation site at Hermiston today
A special western inspection commission toured the proposed aviation training site near Hermiston aboard No. 17. Led by a major and captain, the group, joined by Pendleton and local business leaders, reviewed wind records and site suitability for training. The party planned subsequent site visits along the line of march.
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Hermiston
Erty Morse
Pate
Pendleton
Jane
HH. Maron
Cetratt Baer
W. L. Thompson
J. W. Tallman
Vna Peat Ae
Dave
French Soldier Recalls American POW Torture
A French soldier escaping a German prison described American prisoners being tortured in salt mines and Hamelin. He said one man lost two pounds from hard labor and could not cram a team without support. Prisoners faced thin soup rations, beatings with rifle butts and bayonet blades, and confinement in a steam heated dark hall before exposure to snow.
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France
Hamelin
In House opens formal aircraft production inquiry
Washington May 3 two distinct probes of America's aircraft program developed as Attorney General began work and Senate Chamberlain announced the credit military committee would conquer an unsportan probe. Chamberlain warned about the 40 million aircraft fund and its whereabouts. The House military committee began hearings on the 1032,000 appropriation for airplanes calling Secretary Baker and General March and others.
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Washington
America
Attormey
Segeator
Chamerlain
Eredte Military Committee
Chamberlain
House Militares
War Department
Baker
March
Hartman Lowers Local Golf Record
Hartman, George A. Hartman, lowers Pendleton golf record by three strokes with a nine hole 34 set after supper. Opponent John Dickson. Record previously 37 by Brooks Dickson. Highlights local club after supper golfing becomes favorite pastime for members.
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George A. Hartman
Pendleton
John Dickson
Brooks Dickson
Mr. Hartman
Treaty Signed Between Romania and Central Powers
Amsterdam May 1 official Bucharest dispatch states a peace treaty between Romania and the Central powers has been signed.
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Amsterdam
Romania
Bucharest
Red Cross Treasury Reaches Over 510000 in April Funds
Red Cross chapter in Exmtailin county reports over 510,000 in treasury for April. Receipts total 1499.15 and expenditures 1480.70, leaving a balance on hand. The April activity includes memberships, magazine sales, and various operating costs as itemized by the chairman and secretary.
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RED Cross
Exmtailin
Red Cree
Dalence
Mhriete Iin Membershiyy Deine
Westiiorieg
Acuitatios
Sonfield
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Hindenburg
Tt. Alekander
Chas Hppinget
WA Athington
Theonathon
Ciplin
William Phillip Simms
West Front
Somme
Flanders
Lys
Cora Elliott
Bulletins
Pattle
Pacific Steamship Company
Lors
Treakwater
Victoria
Nego
Marysville
Cal
Moscow
Berlin
von Fichern
Anderr von Schwasenstrein
Hose Judiciary Committee
Deay
Torpem
Trier
Crowder
Civil Engineers Ordnance and Quartermasters
Arizona
Delaware
Vermont
Por Lincoln
Washlengton
Frank W. Polk
Avite
Presbyterian
Walld- Washington
Presbyterian Church
Cumber and
Bigamist
Solomon
Lloyd George
L. Keen
U.S
Pollus
Hartman
Cantor
Hupenee
Higg
Freeweter
Hermieter
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