New Menace Looms in Russia Amid Internal Discord
May 12 dispatches report upheaval across Petrograd as Allied and German influences swirl. An executive committee of workers and soldiers refuses coalition ministry participation while German agents are said to stir dissension. Nearly 150 million acres of land are cited as seized through harsh guidance, with warnings against traitors and calls for discipline at the front. The piece notes the spread of pro German influence via Stockholm and protests a rising power in the workers councils.
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Petrograd
Patroghad
Muratan
Ag Parent Todas
Trearsants
Rumia
Gutebott
Ari
Germany
Stockholm
Orominutes
Oregon Draft Age Population Report Amid War Mobilization
The war department announced draft age figures with Oregon listed among states showing 108000 men in the draft pool. Washington reports unclear totals while the rest of the nation faces broader conscription. New York appears highlighted with about 624 thousand, Chicago near 300 thousand, and other cities cited in the registry push.
Pendleton man dies after self-inflicted wound at Lewiston hospital
Idord Shawies of Pendleton died after a gunshot wound to his head inflicted by himself at White's hospital in Lewiston Wednesday night. His half-brother J. W. Brown reported the incident. The body will be buried locally or taken to Peoiser, the late man's home.
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Pendleton
White's
Lewinton
J. W
Peoiser
Grain growth and weather worries in weekly farm brief
Farmers report unusually rapid grain growth due to favorable sunshine and moisture but warn a warm spell could push shallow root development. Pests like worms threaten crops in some areas while frost and cold winds loom as a potential delay into August.
War Department receives first improved fighters
May 2 Washington report states the war department has prepared the first batch of ten experimental fighters for testing. The notice outlines cautious steps toward deployment and notes ongoing evaluation by military engineers and scientists.
Umatilla Red Cross Mobilization for Funds Campaign
Umatilla Red Cross ordered to mobilize for a funds campaign as WWI era efforts intensify. The piece names organizers and hints at a statewide relief drive with officials coordinating through the executive committee and local chapters to support wartime relief work.
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Umatilla
RED Cross
Agricultural Day Observed By Farmers In Harpy Canyon
Agricultural Day marked by a gathering of 25 to 30 farmers at the Harpy Canyon pavilion for an Agricultural Defense Day meeting. W. F. Batley spoke as county agricultural agent. program aims to inform farmers on crop prospects and government needs, with surveys to be distributed to all attendees.
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Beteen
Harpy Canyon
Batley
Dix Tet Agricultural
Aml Clos
Bf Auriedicural
Unyatilla County Council of Defeats
Senate Kills News Gag in Spy Bill
Washington May 12 The Senate killed the censorship feature of the spy bill by a vote of thirty to thirty eight, denying the government power to gag the press during the war or administrations policies. The measure would have given the President broad control over press coverage and wartime information, with penalties for conspiring against the United States and for aiding belligerents. Debate suggested the option of a modified censorship later. continuation expected in Page 4.
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Washington
Marein
Senate
Gregory
Mensure
United States
Ely
Damaging Small Brown Worm Plague Wheat Fields
A small brown worm is attacking county wheat fields, feeding on roots and killing plants. Farmers, including John Planting between Adame and Helix, report yellowing blades signaling the pest. The worm, about a quarter inch long and wormlike, reappeared after a wet late spring, blamed on unusual weather.
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Freporta
John Planting
Adame
Helix
September wheat selling at sky prices in Chicago market
May 13 Chicago wheat futures rallied as July rose to 2.75 and September to 2.46 amid nervous trading. Reports note May trades at a high figure, with merchants in Portland quoting cash blue wheat at a record 3.05 and discussing wartime market strain and exchange activity.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Oregonian
St. Lows
Lowes
Portland
Merchants Exchange
Germans Turn in Their Firearms in Umatilla County
Unnaturalized Germans in Umatilla County turn in revolvers at the Sheriff’s office under a wartime order. Several more residents have not renounced allegiance or surrendered weapons and may face scrutiny or detention.
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Umatilla
T. 1D
Taylor
Ube Chai Ean
Bel clan bombardment reported near Amsterdam attack
A damaged report from XTRA AMSTERDAM dated Maw 12 describes a heavy bombardment in the morning as Bel clan forces attack Zowbrugee. The piece references efforts by Cornea to adapt an expedient and mentions Felinus in connection with the command.
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Amsterdam
Macedonian Offensive continues as teachers resign
In Mint Year turmoil at a Macedonian high school two teachers resign Virgil Feodail athletic coach and head of agriculture resign to take a post in Tillamook Oregon. Principal Drill and staff changes follow while the district adopts a nine mill tax levy for the next term. London dispatches report British gains at Arras Cambrai and Arleux with heavy fighting and massed offensives around Lens. Mesopotamia opens a new British offensive pushing toward Hassel and beyond as Turkish resistance adapts to counterattacks.
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Virgil Feodail
Tillatmook
Orecon
Hich
Ion
Penmiull
Tillamook
Frank Curl
Mise Allee Butler
R. BK. Chieupek
London
Errth
Ballenourt
Arras Cambrai
Scarpe
Haig
Rupprecht
Arleuxs S
Polots
Lens
Hindenburg
Lea
Serrai
Eat More Corn Save the Wheat War Time Food Drive
Washington May 12 The agricultural department launched a nationwide campaign urging wartime use of corn as food due to a wheat shortage. Only ten percent of American corn is used for human food while cattle feed and other uses strain meat supply. Circulars describe replacing wheat with corn in diets and highlight corn as a key food resource during wartime.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
United State
Toenmideer Ships Proposal to Arm Depertment Aid
The newy oPmement asked the hou naval af fair gemmliee for legislation to en able Oe depertrent to Commandiesy shiye for the canst defo few he cane the ownoete of & pomber of the weet geebet ash exterhitant price. The bois sachet cers Fete te ad their peers to the covenancen at a peri a price and refused to sel ae any price.
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Toenmideer
Washington
Newy oPmement
Hou Naval Affair Gemmliee
Tee Bois
Kaisers and Kaiserism Must End Before War Concludes
A cable from New York reports American socialist leaders urge German colleagues to topple Kaiser Wilhelm and Kaiserism to end World War I. The message, signed by prominent figures including Philo Sherman, William English Walling, and others, calls for democratic peace and stresses that German democracy must move to end the war. The dispatch notes widespread calls to end Kaiser rule and promote negotiations for a just settlement.
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Germany
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Fed
Wire
College Street
Pendicion
Regen
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Davieon
J. F. Merkanamt Company
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TP Morton
M. P. Murphy
Cornel N Hie
Hindenburg Line
Frenee Hiliente
Progreee
Cheriey
Xtra
Bullecourt Advange
Mand
General Mail
Mesopotamia
Svathvanord
Hassle
Vietor Dermer
Cormker Post
Kaleer
Chey Party
York
Berne
Pertilo
Bert’ Merny
Kong
Altemay
Ory
Barent
Steet Ieee
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