Russia Moves Toward Unity Amid Duma Talks
May reports from Petrograd and Pethoghad describe a crucial period as Duma, soldiers, and workers' councils push toward a coalition cabinet. Three social democrats and other factions seen as essential, with tensions rising over governance and competing powers. Submarine actions and German counterattacks across the Northern front add to a broader war context.
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Pethoghad
Petrograd
Rusia
Duma
Sollte
Puma
Vladivantek
Praternising
Lowden
Gerhorns
Rueine Rewigent
Patiers
Hooperoi
Hamilton Efast
United States
Damas
Thor
Dolores
Duma Iilding
Covernmental
Hamels
Eoldivers
Peavanta
Pianitie
Tiitesa
Youthful Smokers of Cigarette Now Liable to Arrest
A late 19th century notice declares youth under 21 may not smoke cigarettes or cigars. Individuals caught smoking face fines or imprisonment, and guardians or officials may detain minors to obtain information. Those aged over 21 are also liable for penalties if they purchase or supply to youths.
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Iaet
Wool sales dates for Oregon named
Oregon wool growers association executive committee announced sale dates for communities including Heppner June 15 Hido June 15 Pilot Rock June 16 Conden Tune 21 Shaviko June 23 Bend Redmond June 25 Madras Mau pin June 26 Enterprise Joseph June 37 Haker June oh. Some local growers prefer selling elite rather than contracting current offerings while Echo area sheepmen report a large 40 000 pound clip contracted at 42 1 2 cents. National Wool brewery association foresees 56 or 55 cent wool. Ahead: buyers arriving from the cut four already in Pendleton due to shearing ramping up.
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Oregon
Oregon Woelgrower Asociation, Ao
Heppner
Hido
Pilot Rock
Conden Tune
Shaviko
Bend
Redmond
Madras
Maupin
Enterprise
Jeeeph
Haker Jume
Appocition lv
Pendleton Fry
Argentine Wheat Export Embargo Announced
Buenos Aires May 17 The Argentine government prohibts wheat export as an emergency measure amid protests from Britain and allied powers. The embargo aims to curb supply under pressure from the current crisis and external demand.
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Buenos Aires
Apell
Britain
Work of Black Hand Gang Revealed by Convicted Murderer
Ban Francisco May 17 The confession outlines the murders destruction of twenty eight homes and terror against wealthy Italians by Joseph Pendone who was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder The gang has been operating eleven years
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Black Hand Gang
Ban Prancisco
Hevoticn
Fee
Josepho Pendone
Ufe
Hollweg Stronger Than Ever Despite Critics
In Copenhagen May 17 observers report Germany under Hollweg remains firm and confident despite talk of peace. Americans and allies say Hollweg’s speech signals he still controls the crisis as popular optimism grows for victory and German radicals fade. The chancellor’s political grip is seen as stronger amid war pressure.
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Copenhagen
Germany
Areking
Americana
Hollweg
Hollwee
Germa
Two Beauties, The Flag and The Lady In Philadelphia Marines hail civic pageant winner
In Philadelphia a unit of United States Marines, veterans of campaigns in Nitafarue Hayti and Porto Rico, staged a ceremonial event to select a standard bearer. They chose Miss Madeline McCudden, who accepted the honor with grace and pride amid a celebratory crowd.
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Nitafarue
Porto Rios
Philadelphia
Ely
Max
Mise
Madeline McCudden
Graduation Tonight Seventy Three Students From Pendleton Grade Schools
Fifty three Pendleton students graduate this evening from the Washington Lincoln and Hawthorne grade schools. Program at the high school auditorium includes speeches by John Beckwith Clem Sloan Lester Dentz and Stephen A. Lowell, musical selections and diploma presentations. The list of graduates features Alberta McMonkes Evelyn Morffiner Gertrude Lonemetz Emma Gordon and many others. Graduation exercises begin at the high school auditorium with a benediction by Rev. Clevenger and the Star Spangled Banner.
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Pendleton
Washington
Lincoln
Hawthorne
Nev. Ferb
Clevenger
Mary Clark
John Beckwith
Washington School
Lois Swaggert
Clem Sloan
Hawthorne School
David Rwaneon
Bone
Lincoln School
Lester Dentz
Sane School
Georeice Keasi
Nellie Anibal
Stephen A. Lowell
A. T. Park
Battle Hein of
The
Republic
Alberta McMonkes
Evelyn Morffiner
Gertrude Lonemetz
Emma Gordon
Ghlidys Grick
Genevieve Phelps
Oladys Hovnton
Carlton la Dew
Marlin Cheshire
Lester Reet
Harry Metinger
Clifford Holdman
John Kimpaon
Alton McKernette
Fase Muir
Motet Hudson
Nellie Eldridge
Esther Michardeson
Juanitta Hunter
Catharine Grumholm
Routh Peebier
Nellie Oliver
Unclear War Call Delayed by Strategic Factors
The message from WARKHINGTON on May 17 notes a postponed mobilization or action planned for September first due to strategic concerns. Secretaries Baker and Jones, of Washington, cite wartime supply issues as the reason for delaying the call.
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Warkhington
Secretiars Baker
Jone
July bids down 11 cents today
Chicago reports wheat price movements with July futures at 2.01 and 2.42, plus later figures for September and other grains. Portland market notes show bid levels around 2.00 to 2.65 with regional variations.
Court Street to Wave Flag Poles at Intersections
Court Street authorities plan to install flag poles at every intersection from Main to Vincent. Poles will be 20 feet tall with 30 feet arms to display flags during day and night traffic. Six poles funded by the Court Street District will mark Main, Mine, Courtnee, Thorpe, Pellege, and Vincent with wiring overseen by committee members Mumphrey Bird and Crommelin.
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Court Street
Court
Main
Vincent
S. Crommelin
Vearbay
F. W Viens & Ty
Ter Dee
Une Street
Cotmell
Sapenses
Johnton
Pilot Hert
Mermister
Prewster
Bean Bill Gets Place On Ballot
Portland voters consider a bean bill on the ballot as George Minghem of Merion community battles a demurrer in the injunction case. The court action centers on the Baran trial and anticipated appeal plans. The event references a 61 wound pot and related tas roll.
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Bean Bill
Portland
Eorge Minghem
Merion
New Way to Paint Sips Saw York May Day
In New York on May 1 a team led by Lewis Heres tested a new method of painting ships to reduce visibility of tweerles. The experiments aimed to assess how beer made of the Atentte comet could alter sighting distances. The procedure followed standard practice, with results showing decreased visibility at half the usual distance.
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York
Mulheres
Lewis Heres
New York
Proposal of Two Cent Tax on All Bank Checks
The revenue bill debate centers on a proposed two cent tax on checks of up to one hundred dollars. Officials say the measure would raise funds by taxing every dollar above set income thresholds, with a 25 percent surtax on higher incomes and a 45 percent surcharge on incomes over a million dollars. Lawmakers clash over tax policy and its impact on commerce and revenue.
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Washington
Lewier Kitchin
Treasury
Renee Tae
Poop IN ENGLAND ADPTANCHES co Pit CENT EX 20 MONTHS
May 17 London reports official retails of food show an index from March 2 of 84 percent versus July 1816. After adjustments for dietary changes, the index rose to 194, with averages for clothing and other items contributing. Prices abroad fell in Austria 17 percent, United States 34 percent, Canada 26 percent, Australia 24 percent, New Zealand 26.2 percent.
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England
London
Board of Trade Labor Gaett
Fallow
Austsia
United States
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Jewelers Offer Cold Beetle By May 12 Event
Asia May 12 sales push by Ecgar and Eefer jewelers of the tae de bo ie to promote new items. Contain the fren Of emer te ete. Coats 840 etudied with "anehice: om attarthed w chal atte.
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Asia
Ecgar
Tae de Boie
Fifty Soldiers Near Death From Poison
Pittsburg May 17. Fifty soldiers near death from poison are reported as an incident unfolds in the field hospital. The situation involves urgent medical treatment and possible evacuation as efforts continue to stabilize the men. Further updates are expected as authorities assess the toxin source and response.
Congress Score for Long Delay on Army Measure
New York World blasts Congress for delaying the army bill calling treachery and urges a quicker choice. The editorial warns against moral injury to allies and humanity, blaming Congress for failing patriotic conduct. In New Orleans racing suffers a death blow as a court convicts fourteen officials of the Businessmen’s Racing Association under gambling laws.
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New York
Congress
New York World
United Bites
the World
Rusche
New Orleans
Criminal District Court
Business Mens Racing Association
Irish plan rejection signals tension over Ulster partition
Irish nationalists formally reject Premier Lloyd George's home rule plan for Ulster partition. Amid internal debate and political pressure, leaders warn that settlement terms may not satisfy all parties as discussions proceed toward a unified government.
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Lox Don
Irish Nationa Fes
Liond- George
Uber
Une Trin
Ultehmen
Partier
Ty Devler
National Symbols and Russian Writs Debate
Fragmented OCR notes discuss national symbols and a writ, mentioning Russia and Petri Ad. The text hints at a national emblem, a debate over its design, and a shift from red to a different color in imagery. Contains garbled phrases and names unclear due to scan errors.
Fluctuating Bread Prices Drive Bakery Rally
Chicago May 17 Bread prices must rise unless government sets a cheap wheat delivery plan. Two hundred bakery reps urge a loaf price linked to flour cost, arguing overstock and waste urge government action. McDonald of Memphis says wet bread is not successful and government must curb wasteful practices.
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Chicago
BF. Sirain
Battlecreek
Atteative Gueaittee
Boards of Trade
McDonald
Memphis
Full account of fight requested by Washington May and May Fite
The report requests a complete account of a fight involving American destroyers in European waters. It notes the presence of ships and the need to verify whether the engagement altered the status of the conflict. A formal inquiry is urged by Secretary Deague to furnish a full record of American and German actions and related events.
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T. D. Taylor
Hound-I P
Pendleton
Crested
B. Shere
Tayloy Eas
Girdendi
Varhwee
Washington
Judd Building Changes Hands Amid Local Deal
A note describes a sale of the Judd Building at the Main and Turret streets corner. Details are garbled but indicate a transfer involving parties in the neighborhood with a 55 40 percent stated split and a brick structure transfer vicinity.
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Judd Bork
Jane
Pleener
Bathiing
Judd Brock
Tate
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