British and German clash as Haig reports limited gains
Haig said British forces repulsed German attacks near Carville and Hullecourt while advancing north of Armentieres. Berlin reports heavy losses on both sides with Allied captures rising. German efforts aim to fracture the northern pivot of the line and threaten the French Chemin des Dames sector.
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Haigh
Hullecourt
Bultecourt
Hargucourt
Haig
Carvelle Vwilloee
Armantions
Exchequer
Law
Hale
Damme
Chemin Dee
Terribles
Paris
Civil War Veteran Answers Last Call
A Civil War veteran, Joseph Williams, died at his home on Colvin Street after years of ill health. The service will be held tomorrow at 1:96 p.m. at Brown Chapel with Rev. FE Gornwell of the Methodist church officiating. He served in Co. H Reena Poaneyivenia Cavales and is survived by his wife and others. he was employed by the O.W. Boe &.
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Joseph Williams
Flo
Colvin
Nrown Chapel
FE. Gornwll
Methodist Church
Shireset
Pendleton
Co. H. Reena Poaneyivenia Cavales
O.W. Boe
P H Van Orsdall Claimed by Death in Pendleton
P H Van Orsdall a prominent Pendleton farmer died last night from Brights disease about midnight. Funeral plans hinge on arrival of brother and mother from Portland. Born August 96 1867 near Upper Sandusky Ohio he lived in Kane county before moving to Pendleton. Survived by wife mother three brothers and a stepson. Member of the Weedmen of the World.
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PJ van Ondall
Pendixton
Bright
Wtil
Portland
Philip Henry Vankredal
Upper Sandusky
Ohio
Kane
Tonnis County
Henry Kopitzke
Himsell
Pendleton
Vienredalite
Vienredalite Murvived By His Wife To Whom He Was Married In 1698, Hie
Pet Dinton
Perry
George
Bensdicton
John
Richard Levine
Idaho National Guard
Ines
van Credal
Weedmen of the World
Life of a Naval Recruit All to the Good Says Leslie Gibbs
A letter from the Naval Training Beheat in San Francisco sent to East Oregonian details a recruit’s training. The writer describes wakeful drills, punishments, and daily routines, noting the forge of discipline, the Rainbow receiving ship, and the aim to graduate soon while adjusting to ship life.
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Leslie Gibbs
San Francisco
Ee Tollowe
San
Califortia
Revere Bill Tax Plan Faces Debate in Congress
Washington May 8 The House Ways and Means Committee bills 1.8 billion for revenue with new tax schedules targeting single earners over $1,000 and married over $2,000 yearly. Rich taxed heavily with 33 percent on incomes over half a million, and duties on whiskey wine cigarettes and tobacco doubled. Chairman Kitchin announced action at 11 tomorrow with two days of debate. The piece also notes censorship tensions as Congress debates wartime press controls and government secrecy amid foreign policy worries.
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Washington
Tihe House
We and Means
Revere Dil
Kitchin
Kitehin
Ways and Means
Sixteen Farm Meetings Planned Across Umatilla County
W A Hailey announces Agricultural Defense Day meetings across Umatilla County this Saturday to discuss food supply, labor distribution plans, and farmer protections. Events in Pendleton, Athena, Umapine, Ferndale, Milton, Helix, Hermiston, Umatilla, Holdman, Pilot Rock, Butterfield, Weston, and Ukiah start around 2 p m with various times and free pie at some venues.
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Umatilla County
W. A Hailey
Pendleton
Adam
Athena
Keho
Umapine Hall
Ferndale
Union Hall
Milton
Commercial Club
Helix
Hermiston
Umatilla
Holdman
Pilot Rock
Rbttanfield
Westen
Ukiah
Secretary of Agriculture
Germany Plotting in South America Reported
Washington reports the state department is gathering evidence Germany continues intrigues in South America and how extensive the plots are. New York notes aviator Carl Strom died near Newport News during a Chicago to New York flight when his machine collapsed at great height.
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Germany
South America
Washington
State Department
New York
Vietner Carlstrom
Chicago
Newport News
Carl Eiplies
Newport New
Ale
London War Expenditure Reaches Forty Million Sum
The Chancellor of the Exchequer informed the House of Commons that daily war spending totals thirty four million five hundred sixty thousand dollars, outlining the national budget pressure and wartime finance strategies.
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London
England
Heads of Two Hospital Units Ordered to Europe
Dr Richard W Harte head of a hospital unit trained at the University of Tennessee and Harvard, has received orders from Washington to prepare for deployment overseas. The two unit heads are to report to European posts as part of a clearance of medical staff.
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Europe
Richard W. Harte
University of Tennesylvania
Ant de Harves Ovwehing
Few
Harvard
Weehingtton
Produce and Conserve Call to All Farmers
Propaganda urging Umatilla County farmers to maximize self sufficiency. encourages growing crops and keeping livestock, reducing waste, and sharing surplus to aid national needs. stresses universal effort from small to large holdings and notes costs of fencing, sheep, sow husbandry, and timely harvests.
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W. A. Tallies
Primier
Palmer
Umatilla County
Pat
Americans Held in Turkey
Washington reports that twenty American men of military age are detained in Constantinople by Turkish authorities and not allowed to depart the country. The U.S. embassy is actively seeking their release.
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Turkey
Wasellington
Theate Department
Constantinople
Wheat Soars On Crop Shortage In Market Report
May 9 Chicago price data show May wheat rising to 3.19 up 22 cents from last night, July at 2.77 up 24.5 cents after the government crop report. Prices also cited: Portland area blue stem and other varieties listed with gains, reflecting a nationwide shortage driven rally.
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Chicago
East Oregonian
Lew Chase
Portlant
Ore
Bluestem
Pembleton School Director Election Set for June 8
The Pembleton district schedules a June 8 election to choose a school director and seeks voter approval on budget measures. The meeting confirms assignments for new teachers Lelia Nitswell and Tacita Whranes and outlines departmental funding for the high school.
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Pembleton
Bude of
Lelia Nitswell
Helix
Tacita Whranes
Athen
Priiduleton
Cathrwie
Landi (the By Operintendent
Good Roads Debate At Milton Draws Large Crowd
Vy J WwW Morrix reports a Milton gathering at the Commerce Club rooms where State Commissioner RK Adams and State Senator Walter M Pierce debated the $4,000,000 road bond to be voted June 4. Adams argued the bond’s economic value, citing projects in the state and Washington, and urged paving to boost commerce and reduce freight costs. The meeting drew a large, earnest crowd seeking clear information.
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Milton, May
RK. J. Adams
Walter M. Pierce
Commerce Club
Adame
Washington
Hertling May Be Made New German Head
London reports from Zurich and Berlin allege Bavarian Premier Count Hertling could succeed Hollweg as German chancellor. Dutch dispatches note political crisis fears and a secret diplomacy push in Berlin while Amsterdam papers discuss Hollweg’s peace speech fueling calls for frank, private diplomacy within Germany’s foreign policy circles.
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Londons
Kertin
Count Hertling
Germany
Hollner
Holland Dispatches
Zurich
Hollwer
Flettling
Berlin
Federal Cuuncil
All Holland
Hollweg
Amsterdam
Foreign Office
Applicants Seek Vacancy as City Chief of Police
Chief of Police Frank Noah died leaving a vacancy. The council may fill it soon with several applicants including James Hall a current officer Harry Falwards a former officer Dan Downey and Al fel ert. Veteran member Hilly Scheer is not an applicant but is involved in remarks. The council action this evening is uncertain.
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Frank Noah
Txine James Hall
Forse
Harry Falwards
Dan Downey
al Felert
Hilly Scheer
Coonett
Shotgun Duel Preceded AmAPine Tragedy And Death
A fragmented report details a shotgun duel preceding a tragedy in which Jamee B Short died by gunfire and Lawrence Cowell implicated. The Mercer County court, with Sheriff T i Tey and others, handled preliminary actions, while defense attorney Kentor billed motions. Evidence and testimonies referenced a potentially fatal confrontation linked to a loan dispute and a fire set to protect property.
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Lawrence Cowell
Colwell
Mercer Jers
Peter Ema
Arle
Bey
Gomi
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Wiliams
Calvert Stra
P.H. van Orsdall
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Mabie
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Senate
Rega
WWO
Campbell
Kansas
Wardman
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Onder
Honine
Bailey
Carstrom
Marte
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Tedeet
Papeete
Drum Corp
Eft
Paletiogher
Dire Corte
Pinedor
Alta Uheweter
Ortehiene
Apo
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Ami
Morrix
J. E. Short
Lawrence Colwell
Ybeell
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