Red Cross 10 Start Drive on May 20th
The second Red Cross war fundraising drive for Oregon aims to raise 600000 with 75 percent to the general fund. County and district plans unfold in Umatilla with executive committee tours and state managers guiding canvassing across Morrow Umatilla Union and Wallowa counties. Oregon’s statewide quota targets 500000, with county goals likely between 20000 and 5500. Campaign costs covered by local funds. national war fund allocations emphasize 75 percent to national work and 26 percent to local chapter efforts.
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Umatilla County
League
Thommon
Red Cros
Enire
Oregon
Lara ix
Umatilla
Cortett Haw
Witham
Tim
Liberty Loan
Portland
Plate
Liberty Temple
American National Red Cross
Eters
H.W. Heky
Jo & N
Draft Army Projections by June Fifth
Data shows 1,247,000 in draft army by June 5, with May B Crowder noting one year after front registration. Estimates claim total second draft could reach 1,047,690, two thirds expected to be called by then. Population figures cited include 200,000 in Dobruja and related mobilization notes.
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Pational Army
Pro Ukrainian Republic Proclamation Noted as Arrival
Fragmented report describes a picture of Thien and a banner from Yemenniyt Women asserting independence. Germany may declare martial law in Ukrainia citing a weak Ukrainian government while German plans loom. Vienna reports claim peasants harmed crops rather than feed oppressors.
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Thien
Thie
Landon
Germany
Ukrainia
Hay Bee
Vienna
City commission government plan to be submitted
The Commercial Association discussed a proposed city commission government amendment to be placed on the ballot. W J Thompson urged forming a preparatory committee with council input, a move approved unanimously despite previous defeats. Mayer Vaughan supported appointing a committee from the council to advance the amendment.
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Commission
Metilieter
Commercial Association
W. J Thompson
Wakiniotlion
Mnermall
Thompeon
Beth, Elro
Thompson
Baer
Miter
Mayer Vaughan
Americans Decorated in Picardy War Front Actions
In Picardy May Six American troops were decorated after bold actions under heavy shelling. Captain Spacy Graves motorcycled through two enemy barrages to maintain communications, carrying out missions with Sergeant W. Connell and Private J. Mendell. Lieutenant Pawpaly Sergeant 1 Webb and Private Ben nets praised for gallant patrolling and efficiency.
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Picardy
May
Spacy Graves
W. Connel
J. Mendeulall
Théeutenant Pawpaly
Webb
Bennets
Enemy downcast and hopeful notes in allied fronts
Reports describe British and allied actions near Ypres with heavy fire blocking German advances. Messages cite strained German transport and continuing offensive pressure, while British lines hold with cautious optimism about the front.
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Washington
May
Germany
Ypres
Railroads plan rate hikes to meet war costs
Washington May. The railroad administration plans to raise freight and passenger rates to meet war expenses for the first year. Secretary McAdoo would order the increases after the report and contract changes. Officials forecast a uniform two and three quarters cent passenger rate and freight rates raised by a percentage. The payroll rise and fuel costs drive the change.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Bivo
Mec-Adoo
Giapomlig
Vase Commission
AMERICANS KILLED IN ACTION REPORTED
Washington May 5 American companies today tally 75 casualties with 17 killed, three missing, two dead from accidents, and three from unknown causes. Thirteen are listed as wounded.
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Waseengton
Aerial Combat Reported Between Americans and Germans
Fragmentary dispatches describe air clashes over Europe with American flyers pursuing German aircraft near Toul and near Can? Jiaty. Reports claim American pilots landed safely while German planes suffered damage. Weather and supply actions are noted as influencing air operations.
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Junven Jiall
Colin
Inwa
Fotlow
Atherton
Gelle
Trower
Orth
Toul Hall
Tegen Divin
Terent
Meekine Et Allvantagenie
Hall
Cherie
Aeharne
Maurices Ousted by Premier Amid Crisis Report
In London May The Lloyd Government faces a serious crisis as Maurice is ousted and accused in a public dispute over ministerial actions. The motion hints at political turmoil, with critics pointing to misstatements and shifting alliances as the British cabinet confronts domestic and military pressures.
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London
May
Lloyd
J. W.T. Mason
New York
Maurice
Abe Lloyd-George
Dewniwnitie
Heiim
Foch Durlie
Wlaedéer
Maurier
Lloyd-teorge
Critielam
Foch
Minority Leader Mann Announces Departure From Congress
Washington reports indicate Minority Leader Mann will leave Congress. He urges caution against rush judgments on wartime policy and notes both legislative and executive errors. The farewell drew cheers as he referenced the war and advised measured critique.
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Mann
Congress
Washington
Shipbuilding Budget Passes Two Billion Mark in Congress
Washington May. Chairman Hurley told the House Appropriations Committee that the nation’s shipbuildingDIN for thin fecal gear will be $2,229,000,000 with nearly all funds to be spent directly on producing ships and gear.
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Washington
Hurley
Miss Myrtle Wiley Leaves Pendleton for Yeomanette Service
Pendleton marks a farewell for Miss Myrtle Wiley the first local woman to join the Yeomanette corps. Friends packed the Pendleton fare hall as she boarded a Northern Pacific transfer bound for training, receiving a box of candy and a token of appreciation. The ceremony featured speeches by Robison and New, with placards and a cheer as the crowd saluted her departure from Peach Town High School where she studied. She noted she would not be present for graduation and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs FP Withee. Thelma Micharileon also enlisted in the naval reserves at the same time.
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Myrtle Wiley
Pendleton
Federal Service
Naval
Merton
Mise Wilses
Jack Kubttomp
Ori
Citertabeerat Comenitioe
Robiuwn
Kew
Abe Fred Lockwood
Chaystrest
Thelma Micharileon
Thie
Wiley
Decoration Day Observance Plans Detailed by Committee
A local committee outlined plans for Decoration Day with meetings noting 182 signers and actions by ex servicemen. Proposals include ceremonies at the Ulpe Bratre of Iriende and a noon hour gathering, with talks by city officials and veterans groups to honor the dead.
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Percherton
Min Olwervaene
Iriende
Chenaree- Trent Amt
Ma Register Men Reaching Two Years Every Quarter
Washington reported May 4 that quarterly draft registration may be required during the next year if the current force over two year enlistments continues. The move would affect men nearing the two year mark and could expand the pool available for the draft.
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Washington
Civilian Head of Ordnance Sought in Washington
In Washington on May 4 many urge appointing a civilian to head the ordnance department as Secretary Baker investigates the ordnance situation. Proponents argue a civilian can best oversee distribution while production requires a businesslike manager.
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Carl D, Groat
Washington
Ordnance Department
Baker
Four High School Corps Members Not Reelected
Election of high school teachers held last evening by the school board left four instructors un reelected. The principal position remained open for mobilizations, while Victor Stans and Evelyn Hechen among others were not reelected. The board retained most present staff, including C. A. Weburg, J. L Whitman, Camille Dolson, Norma Grives, Anita Slater, Caroline Bonney, Catherine V Hoag, Alberta Cavender, Laulee Bailey, Myrtle Horricon, and Mrs M W Forshaw.
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Victor Stans
Misa Evelyn Hechen
Mice Dole Lioherty
la Defer Petion
Tae
Ie ‘Hughes
Ta Y N
C. A. Weburg
J. L Whitman
Camille Dolson
Norma Grives
Anita Slater
Caroline Bonney
Catherine V. Hoag
Alberta Cavender
Laulee Bailey
Myrtle Horricon
M. W. Forshaw
SECRETARY MAKER'S AIDE EXPECTED FOR DRAFT
May 8 dispatches report Ralph Haye, private secretary to Maker, likely to be drafted into the national army immediately. Other items note Joseph Kane’s arrest in a mail fraud case involving farmers in Washington and Oregon, Cadet Aviator John Irwin killed in a Plane collision at Camp Meade, and a cloudburst in Clarksburg West Virginia causing deaths and destruction.
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Bakehn
Washington
Ralph Haye
Maker
Portland, May
Joseph Kane
SCC
Washington and
Oregon
Hempstead
Long Island
John Irwin
Condition of Wheat Levels Above Normal in Washington May
Agricultural department reports winter wheat condition above last year with May readings near higher percent than prior. Study notes wheat crop remained among the nation’s largest, reflecting farm resilience amid wartime demands. Also mentions Paris prison incident where a German guard was saved from drowning in the Seine.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Teapantiog Co Hely
Paris
Frederich Hae
wWitithees
Guhrl
Seine
Australians Break Through On Two Fronts Near Amiens
Paris reports indicate Australian forces conducted a two prong attack on the Amiens front north and south of the Avre river. They feinted with heavy bombardment then advanced on two fronts despite intense shrapnel and machine gun fire from German defenders.
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Paris
Ami
Avre
Amiens
Fomme
Ancre
Holmes Will Fight for Wyoming Coal
Portland Oregon delegates attend a western administrators conference in Salt Lake City to discuss fuel distribution and price. Holmes opposes a Washington state plan to embargo Utah and Wyoming coal, arguing Oregon and particularly eastern Oregon rely on Intermountain coal and should not face higher freight costs.
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Portland
Rennesy
Oregon
Salt Lake City
Western Coe
Holmes
Washington State
Utah
Washington
Lettie
Soldiers in France will not get 10 vote
May report from Washington states the War Department decided soldiers in France training here will not be permitted to vote if their states wish to collect ballots. The department announces that water, motorigan with military duty...
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France
Washington
War Department
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Patriotic Service League
General Fund
Dobrudia
Emuioment
Xtra
Retary Haker
THOR
Americanlardinerys
Kmeniy
Boeke
Lloyd George
General Foch
Wilsey
Yeomanette Corps
Bulletins
Too
Tooty
Clarksburg
Wet
Somme
Kemmel
Hindenburg
Mansiers
Boemry
Oreed
Flanders Front
Metoren
Kenuwet
Wyoming Coal
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