Germans Shift from Lorraine to Picardy Front in May 19 Report
American patrols report German forces thinning Lorraine defenses and moving toward Picardy. Ancreviller deserted, Verdun lines sparsely held, and no German aircraft operate over American lines. Patrols in Toul and Lorraine reveal outposts abandoned, with German troops mostly of lower caliber and sustained bombardments replacing infantry.
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Lorraine
Outmont
Piccardy
Germain
Ancreviller
Toul
Verdun
Atreroin
Severn
Crermann
Seldeprey
Girls Honor Guard Seeks Scrap Iron From Farmers
In Umatilla and Wasco counties, the Pendleton Honor Guard asks residents to donate scrap iron. Gwendolyn Rogers will arrange transport to junk dealers. proceeds fund patriotic purposes. Farmers are urged to assist to boost collections and support the cause.
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Umatilla
Doublion
Werth
Pendieton Honor Guard
Esse
Honor Guard
Wasco County
Ltr
Dalles
Armatilla County
Gwendolyn Rogers
North Main
Will claim war as a failure charged by C P
Washington May 15. A fragmented political report notes C P asserts war failure. After Clark’s Fort Wayne speech banners the Democrats over their war record. Republicans announce their bid blaming the party for aircraft delays and shipping program problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le C. Martin Washington
Congre
Clark
Fort Wayne
Oregon Man on Casualty List Reported Missing
May 12 38 New Keghind soldiers are reported missing in today’s casualty list likely captured at Bebkoprey. The report notes several wounded and one man from Oregon died of injuries.
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Oregon
Washington
Tirty
Bebkoprey
Killad
Aeion
Ble
Wodsida
Cook Victor O'ttourke
Ante
Pendleton Dominates Oregon Track Meet With Big Win
Pendleton claimed an overwhelming victory at the Oregon Interscholastic track meet Saturday. Cavey led Pendleton with 22 points, Hermiston’s Hall a close second, as Pendleton swept multiple events including the 60 yard dash, mile, discus, javelin, and high jump. Top placers included Baker and Harding of Pendleton, with weights and distances listed for each event, and the team securing the overall high score beyond all competitors.
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Pendleton Moh
Oregon
Orrin Agricultural College
Cavey
Ponileton
Hall of Hermiston
Avente
Hermiston
Heck
Phindleton
Ecound
Harding
Baker
Troe
Coxey
Iendleton
Gardner
Maher
Eevont
Miles Onion
Pat—Hesder
Pendleton
Wright Baker
Sime Ae
Pecomdy
Drowg
Paiker
Frat Sloot Pensieton
Darcett
Pendieton
Ulttianes
Alerser Pridleton
Cret Weieht Baker
Eer
Oon
Muah
Pete
Wwe ii
Haurhe Woodman Hall
Werner Pebie
Primary Election Focus on Senatorial and Governor Races
In the estate primary election voters focus on contests for senator and governor. Republican candidates for county commissioner include George Danning of Stanfield and M. A. Wilitieme of Mitten. Democratic remarks note Governor contenders Waller McPlone and Barkweagher, with Starkweather present in discussions. Voter turnout predicted as moderate with party supporters confident of gains.
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Goorte Te Danning
Stanfield
M.A. Wilitieme
Mitten
Fehl
Olen
Syreoom
Eauinet
Bonutoy Mehary
Canadidefew
Demweely Waller Mc Plone
Barkweagher
Cresham
Starkweather
Etree Durtis
Campalion
Merce
Unineilla County
4500 Ships Pass Safely Through Submarine Zone
Paris May 4 It was reported that 4500 ships moved through a submarine danger zone in February March and April without incident.
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Paris
Allied Plan to Use Troops As Needed Stirs Mystery
Washington dispatch reports British Ambassador Reading casting doubt on an Ottawa briefing that American forces would be held back until they gain strength. He says no such statement was made with the prime minister of war agency’s knowledge, noting surprise at the alleged policy shift and allied plans to employ U S troops in the battle as needed.
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Baker Tothay Aarnennede
Ottawa
Baker
Praooemo
Pershing
Supreme Allied Commando
Washington
Reading
Moabine
Silin
Diametri
Beitieh
Mae
United States Administration
3 Americans Attack German Stronghold in No Man's Land
May 2. Three American troops crossed into fire in daylight and engaged a German position. They killed four Germans, captured an officer and 12 men before retreating. German reinforcements approached as the Americans withdrew after partial demolition.
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Lorraine
Icom
Son of Moses Taylor Killed in Action
Weston sorrow surrounds the news that Private Moses Taylor son of Moses Taylor, formerly of this area, was killed in action in France while serving with the Elgan regiment Artillery. Neighbors recall his service and the central figure in a town-wide tribute. The Weston Leader notes the loss amid wartime casualties and the community’s mourning for a devoted son.
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Moses Taylor
Worl
Mel McCorkell
Hugh A. Taylor
Taylor
Tasker
Hallery
Walle
Emmy Vel
Westomn
Teotheer Andlalee de Witow
Elk visit unsettles Oregon couple near Uriah
Uriah Oregon May 13 On a Saturday dawn Mr and Mrs Lowell Ganger awoke to the barking of dogs and found two large elk in their meadow near the Lasinks ranch ten miles east of Uriah. The pair observed the animals drawing closer before the elk trotted away. No harm to property reported and descriptions say the elk appeared fat and healthy.
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Uriah, Ore
Lowell Ganger
Howe
Lasinks Ranch
Ukiih
Ganger
War Savings Stamp drive by Metropolitan Life staff
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company workers in Pendleton and across the country are dedicating a week to selling War Savings and Thrift stamps to raise sales by hundreds of dollars locally and by the nation. The campaign began last Thursday and runs through next Thursday with emphasis on stamp sales rather than insurance.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Pendleton
Esewhere
United States
Weaving From Sheep on Up Seattle Farms
May 13 report from Seattle notes six heavy mittens donated to the Sedro-Woolley Red Cross. Mira SD. Bomnerti tended sheep at Alakiyou farm and processed wool. Mrs. Benton dike attempted bark preparations to dye yarn in gray and khaki shades and finished with dyed wool mittens.
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Seattle
Sedro-Woolley
Red. Cross
Mira SD. Bomnerti
Alakiyou
Death of Pendleton girl Verna Anibal at 18
Verna I Anibal died early this morning at her mother’s home 404 Weert Court Street Pendleton. She would have turned 19 this month after years of illness including rheumatic and heart trouble. A faithful member of the Christian church she was well known among locals. Funeral services are set for 3 PM tomorrow at the Christian church with Rev H Hubbell officiating and interment in Olney Cemetery.
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Pendleton
Verna Tielle Anibal
Mme EC
Anibal
Weert Court Street
Eba
Echoal
Mies Anibal
Christian Church
A Asolile
al Deine
Spot Black Walnut Threes New York May 11 War Appeals
Scarcity of black walnut timber for gunstocks and airplane propellers prompts President Wilson to appeal Americans to join the war effort. The decision spreads nationwide as buyers are urged to purchase timber.
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New York
Wilson
Amersoa
Dove
Teowen
County Quota Set for Red Cross Fund Drive
Unita county’s quota for the second Red Cross War Fund is 957,000. Far Hates of Portland announced the target this morning as field staff work to organize counties for the drive. The quota for the Pilot Rock district is included, with overall aims about 5,000 higher than the first fund but roughly 19,000 less than the county subscribed to the prior war fund.
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RED Cross
Unita
Portland
Te Amatille
Borglum Jointed Airplane Controversy at White House
Gutson Borglum, famed American sculptor, involved in an airplane dispute after visiting the White House. He reportedly blamed aircraft officials for problems and claimed an informal inquiry was sparked by officials. He asserts hindrances during his investigation despite suggestions of an official role.
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Gutson Borglum
Borglum
White Houses
Wilson
Hines
Suuke Cations Borgium
Americans In Pix Cardy Battle At Cantigny Night Terror
An American and German artillery duel at Cantigny turns deadly as night falls. Explosions rock houses while American shells pound, destroying buildings and forcing constant firing into the late hours. Front-line ammo and supplies move toward the front as troops press the fight.
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Fred Ferguson
United Pre
Cantigny
Local Odd Fellows Delegation Heads to Seaside Assembly
Nearly a score of delegates and about as many members from Pendleton area lodges plan to travel Friday and Saturday to the annual Odd Fellows gathering in Seaside, May 21 to 23. The trip includes the Portland orphanage dedication, with many soldiers returning from service affecting discussions. Delegates include Mrs Gray, Mrs Miller, Mrs McRae, Mrs Whetstone, R J Cresswell, F Kirkpatrice, J Young, Frank Whetstone, J Dem, and others from Rebekahe-Mre and Integrity lodges along with past grand officers Thow Heodgeon Tex Artelum and J S Treland.
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Kical
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Odd Fellows’ Orphans
Portland
Ttm
Rondon
Young Integrity Lodge No
Frank Whetsoos
J. HK. Dem
F. Bowman
Thow
Heodgeon
Tex Artelum
J. &. Treland
FR. Alesander
J. Taylor
T. B. Wells
Crand
Historic barn burn at Echo this morning
The off barn of J H Koonts burned to the ground in a morning fire near Baal in 1886. The fire gutted the structure, with two gunk attested by firemen and a stock of hay mostly lost. The barn was private stable of J H Koontte and owned by Koontstate Chems. Degnon, the eastern sale agent, visited Mendieton today as Barnes’ entourage prepared for visiting youngsters.
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Barnes’ Etreas
Mendieton
Mr. Degnon
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Kaiser
Picardy Line
C. P
Tuckahoe
Charles Schwat
Muenching
Hag
Collier Tuckihos
Highty Chatramn HN. Hurley
Tha Shipping Board
Miss Heen Murley
Chatman Hurley
Tuckahow
Tinton
Behe
Hornmonm
Hall
Metraletot
Hiker
Roel
Ment Oeton
Hiv
Washington Artillery
Weston Felepeda
Chenin
Ae Deere
Weston Leader
Teagen Miiltiery
Bps
Cmatine
James
MPR
CZANS
UNS
Picardy
Verna I. Anibal
Gutzon Borglum
Underwood & Underwood
Utzon Borglum
Cole
Hell’s
U.S
Logal Lodges
Odd Fellows and Rebekas
Echo
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