German Peace Move Provokes Turbulent Reich Debate
Fragmentary report from May outlines a Reichstag debate on a German peace initiative. Karl Fellferieh, referenced as Vier Chancellor, defends the peace effort as necessary for the German people, while warning against hunger and political instability. The piece hints at heavy opposition from radical right groups and military interference.
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Cspenslagen
May
Vier Chancrllon
Karl Fellferieh
Reichatug
Seare
Ulery Watt
German peace plot sparks unrest in Denmark
Private advices from Copenhagen report a growing dissension against German autocracy as the German government maneuvers toward a peace settlement. Military leaders now control the effort, with rewards rumored to shape public reaction and suppress opposition.
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Arthun Mann
Copenhagen
Dermin
Gcenman
Ermen
Winter Wheat Output Forecast for 1917
Washington May 5 The department of agriculture forecast 366,116,000 bushels of winter wheat for the 1917 crop. The 1916 winter yield was 291,680,000 bushels, with 2100,000 loaned to palanure.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Ellie
Palanure
May
Amtursaiter Jn
Explosion In Osaka Kills Fifty Japanese Destroys Homes
A large explosion in Osaka caused the deaths of fifty Japanese and destroyed about 4000 homes. Reports say thirty residents were killed and many injured as powder blasts razed buildings, including public structures. The incident occurred Sunday, according to Japanese news sources.
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San Francis
Osaka
Attempt to shoot the Kaiser fails arrest follows
May 5 report says an unidentified man fired three shots at the Kaiser during a motor trip to Berlin. Two shots struck a tonnmen, the third went wide. the shooter was arrested. Police surrounding the Kaiser’s convoy tighten precautions to guard the ruler.
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Kaiser
Man
Itszens
Berlin
Zurich
Gurriers
Tien
Otto Didion 15 Taken By Death
Otto Didion aged 15, longtime Pendleton resident, died suddenly at Crockery Station from apoplexy just before midnight. He served in the Spanish American War era, worked in Pendleton’s Mast Cremonian mechanics, and was a skilled linotype operator. He leaves a wife and two children and had recently lived on his Crockett ranch after stints in Brocedhamhe and other mills. He was well known in Pendleton, with connections to the O.W. freight office and local families.
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Oregonian
Lon
Milton and
Ols
Pendleton
Crockery Station
Didion
Mast Cremonian
Crockett Mation
Mr. Didion
Wif
Cavalry Reserve Unit Formed Here With 29 Members
A local cavalry reserve unit organized with 29 members, to be drilled at night, plans to recruit to 40 or 50 by week’s end. Committee chaired by James F Cooke, Dell HMancett, and WI Kear to arrange details until officers are elected, with 25 attendees at the initial meeting and readiness for service noted alongside horse availability for government inspection.
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Pentivtien
Beth Rei
Yast
Ulten Woud Wu
Everting
Heuod
James F Cooke
Dell Hmancett
WI Kear
Hoey Kaley
Peantine Cooke
Hertie
Ormitzaon
Ening & Edge Ty Aril
AERIAL WAR REPORTS GERMAN ATTACKS REPULSED
May 4 reports heavy fighting along the Hindenburg line with British planes shooting down seven German craft and base assaults around Bullecourt. German counterattacks near Vannier and along the Cranne area are described as repulsed as artillery battles continue through the night.
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Bullecourt
Arik
Vannikier
Indies
Craenne
Postponed Peace Move Poised for Favorable Time
In Amstamdam May Chancellor Hollweg delays an overture amid participation in events aimed at mediating the week. The Berlin telegraph notes Bertin tekal Aneciger as context.
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Amstmimdam
Hollweg
Army Surgeon Sailor Killed by 14 Year Old Boy in Oregon
A Umapine rancher J. E Short was killed in a quarrel over payment for four horses. The assailant, Colwell Dew, a 4 year old, allegedly used a gun after Short demanded the note be paid. Sheriff and coroner were notified. details limited due to lack of local telephone service.
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J. E. Short
Colwell Boy
Colwell Place
Colwell
Howe
Dewth
Saan Worwoe
D. Taylor
German Raider Rumors Surge in Uruguay
In Montevideo rumors spread of another German raider. Reports say night searches occurred around the port as officials offered no explanation.
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Uruguay
Montevideo
May Wheat Prices Report From Chicago Market
Roanee reports Chicago May wheat options at three dollars with bids around 2.86 and 2.80. Prices show open high and close figures for May and July contracts, with volumes noted at 85,900 and 82,934 shares. Local Portland price listings include bluetstem and other varieties at 2.54 to 2.80.
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Chicago
Portland
John P Vollmer Dies In Lewiston Idaho
John P Vollmer president of the First No Hank bank and a pioneer merchant and banker of the northwest died at his home in Lewiston Idaho. The report notes his prominent role in the region's financial scene and his long service.
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Lewifton
Idaho
John P. Vollmer
Northwest
Hhe Bettie
Roads Proposed To Be 30 Feet Wide In Uncatilia County
A county council member Janvier Sturn presented a plan to narrow county roads from 60 to 30 feet in Uncatilia, with surplus land donated to farmers to cultivate pead petates em Chebr Berend. Proponents claim farmland could increase by 7500 acres, while reduced road width would cut maintenance costs and timber use, though a 90 foot pond may be too narrow for combines.
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Uncatilia
Iwfene
Janvier Sturn
Cnmmyister
le Woderand
Miles of
Roand
Sturkin
Timbie
Solution of Diver Menace Almost Ready
A competent navy authority officially disproved the belief that the submarine menace is near. The opinion came as Saunders and other members of the naval staff coordinated their work on the problem. Progress includes coordinated action and targeted investigations into the risk from submarines.
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Washington
Saunders
Peery Breech
Aciemee
Duncan McDonald Dies in Portland Pilot Rock Farmer
Duncan McDonald, a prominent Pilot Rock farmer, died in Portland from heart trouble. He had traveled to Portland for treatment about three weeks earlier. The body will arrive in Pendleton tomorrow for funeral arrangements. He was a son of the late Nell McDonald and survived by his wife, two sons Dan and Sandy McDonald, three sisters Mrs Earl Hert Mrs Flora McDonald and Mrs Richmond, all of Pilot Rock and nearby relatives.
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Pendleton
Duncan McDonald
Pilot Rock
Portland
Porthind
Tean
Nell McDonnald
Gett
Tee
Mall
Tac Oretherr
Dan
Sandy McDonald
Sihitera
Mra
Earl Hert
Mim Flora McDonald
Pilm Rock
Richmond
Condean
Oregon to Aid Belgium Child Ration Plan
In May at Eugene, Oregon will oversee a Belgian district named Brabant’s preview containing about 2900 dependent children. The state committee member ft. A. Heath announced the plan to provide rations estimated at about three cents a day for each child.
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Rvugene
Ore
Oregon
Belgium
Brabant
Ft. A. Heath
HILES SUSPENDED POR SAKE OF HERO S MOlihet
Washington May The executive order concerns civil service rules and a petition by Prometrese in the Washington nats Forde regarding a first naval service member who carried a fife in the Wink ing Ol ah orien likely a historical reference to an early naval illustration.
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Washington
May
Civil Service
Omer Kuopulace
Naval Service of
Inlet
Three Hundred Engineer Officers to France With Corps
About three hundred officers of the engineer corps will be selected to accompany nine engineer regiments overseas. The draft from the regular army aiding the expedition will be limited to the colonel and adjutant engineer of the corps heading each regiment. The war department expects railway brotherhood support to train railway men for rebuilding railways and establishing new lines behind the front.
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Washington
Maay
France
Regsuler Army
Corpa
War Department
Railway Brotherhood
Government to Seek One Billion for New Ships
A government plan aims to request one billion dollars to fund shipbuilding. The proposal would mobilize the nation’s resources to produce merchantmen and naval vessels, with rapid action expected within the week.
Agricultural Defense Day Data Request Raises County Farm Levy
A county meeting of defense council with Agrics recommends placing farm cover in every pintos hands. Schedule shows a treater plan for Saturday with a target of four, six, and twelve. Officials discuss data collection on farm outputs and county resources while noting public attendance and local participation.
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Defense
W. A. Finley
Ever Pinto
Petceel
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