American troops arrive in northern France reported
May 17 dispatches say American forces have landed in areas held by British and joined Pershing’s brigaded units between Hainles and Hangard en Santrec near Monte Didier and southeast of Amiens. Reports note heavy artillery activity along multiple fronts with continued bombardments and limited enemy counterattacks.
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Hangard-en- Santrec
Monte Didier
Amiens
Somme
Villiers Bretonneux
William Philiap Simms
Hinges
Amd
Paul Weet
Givenchy
Vimya Avion
President Will Not Oppose Real Investigation
President Wilson clarifies his stance on government aircraft program probes while opposing the Chamberlain resolution. May 11 to Washington reports indicate mixed signals and ongoing debate among lawmakers about military investigations and funding.
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New York
Tumiutty
Ciné Ures
Washington
Thaethoron
Chamberyate
Sonal
Hockoee
Umatilla Chapter’s Work Found Perfect
A report to the executive committee by Mrs. A. W. Cox praises the Umatilla County Chapter for flawless garment work and announces future direct shipping of hospital garments from Seattle. She notes divisional institute insights, new folding instructions, and the value of regional representation to the Red Cross effort in France and beyond.
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Northwest
Umatilla
Avery Can
Bentile
France
Hospitale
Seattle
Varius
Thin County
Kerensky Coming to America Rumor Swirls
Reports claim Alexander Kerensky will arrive in the United States within two weeks, circulated after a Russian revolutionary meeting at Cooper Union. General Oberovcheff, Kiev district commander under Kerensky, says the exiled leader may travel by steamer from Sweden. Haranovaky, Kerensky kin, plans to meet him in New York as rumors of his return spread.
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Alexander Kerensky
America
Cooper's Union
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Sweden
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Moedom Haranovaky
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Big Naval Offensive Declared Likely In Allied Plans
Washington reports tintente favallati forecast a major naval offensive with Britain, United States, and allies likely to cooperate. Zeebrugge and Ostend raids seen as forerunners, with simultaneous actions in the North against Germany and in the Adriatic against Austria. Potential to destroy German minefields and disrupt German fleets near Velgina.
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Zebrugge
Ostend
PRO
Washington
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Britain
Pranos
United States
Traty
Japan
Adriatic
Lider
Jon
Kaw
Velgina
New German Scout Planes Captured by Allies
A British officer examines a captured German scout aircraft amid ongoing air battles. Since the front opened, allied pilots have downed dozens of these German planes, revealing the machine's design and capabilities.
Primary Returns to Be Flashed Tonight
East Oregonian will flash election returns this evening to show city and county results. Pendleton precincts and surrounding outlying areas report contests for local offices. Bulletins will be broadcast over the static and projected at the Mali and Webh corner.
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East Oregonian
Custer
Pendleton Precineta
Omailia
Mali
Webh
Leaves' Homestead For Marine Corps
Lou Caster enlisted in the Marine Corps and left his Ukiah area homestead to serve the country rather than await a draft. His mother, Mrs. Mary Costee, lives in Ukiah. He has three brothers, Fred, Dock and Mick, who also reside nearby and maintain homesteads.
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Lou Caster
Uhhi
Marine Corps
Lett Bis
Walting
Mra Mary Costee
Ukiah
Fred
Dock
Mick
Allive
Hive
Drive Team Captains Instructed For Red Cross Work
Local drive organizers plan a Monday kickoff with team captains and precinct chairs ready to marshal supplies and donations. County Patriotic Berries League official Chesanan urges action as solicitors mobilize volunteers and the Red Cross drive aims to boost collections citywide.
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Glademille
K Cheewnan
County Patrioticc Berries Leaguer
Tearm
Chesanan
Huns Retain Hope of Mittel-Europa Showed Officially
Washington May 17 dispatches indicate Germany aims to dominate central Europe. Reports note Austria's alignment with Berlin strengthens Mittel-Europa plans, with Austrian forces reshaped to Germany's bidding and new economic coordination foundations set to realize the scheme.
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Mittel-Europa
Washington
Germany
Europe
Duchars
Cierman
Austria
Austrians Dislike New Austro German Alliance
Amsterdam report notes a discontent with the Austro German alliance as affecting parliamentary actions and important treaties without proper parliamentary consultation. Zurich dispatches confirm Austrian and German officials arriving in Berlin to discuss negotiations after earlier conference disapproval.
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Amsterdam
Zurich
von Hertling
Kuehlmans
Avetrian Foreign Office
Berlin
Patriotism High in Dough Boy Rebellion
Article notes Alfred Powers travels from University of Oregon to promote Alaska fund drives. He will visit Juneau and Veron to boost the Fourty Thousand Dollar campaign for organization support. The piece mentions Alaska aid, draft exclusion debates, and war effort messaging.
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University OF Oregon
Hygene
Alfred Powers
Powers
Veron Promoti
Alaska
Aleve Ba Ie
Pendleton Women Mobilize for Thrift Stamp Drive
Pendleton women join a citywide afternoon campaign led by the Woman War Service to push thrift stamp purchases. Captains and dozens of volunteers will canvass hotels, restaurants, stores, and busineses from 3 to 6 PM, with detailed assignments across the city for mass participation in support of war savings efforts.
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Pendieton
Etote
Court Hous
EB. C. McCook
Pather Hori
Kk. Warren
W. DB. Humphrey
Margaret Phalps
Madeline Hturgete
Gladys Bedwell
Helen Idleman
Helen Thompson
Ming Dola Doherty
Mildred Rogers
John Vaughan
Mise
Florence Forshaw
Alice Forshaw
Dorothy Janes
Piceaie Ganger
Mary Clarke
Mise Harburn Glanfield
U Boat Base Raids Predicted to Spark Greatest War Fight
Glasgow May 17 The Germans aim to strike a decisive blow as four years of effort culminate in raid actions. The enemy seeks to split French and British forces and threaten the channel ports. British raids have crippled Zeehbrugge and Ostend, raising Allied resolve to deny Germany indemnity and safeguard security. Americans arriving in large numbers portend intensified U S access to European ports, shaping high-stakes strategic moves.
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Hout
Catry
Frielke
Lloyd-George
Ho Les Real
Rove
Germany
Hherty
Bolsheviki Take Rich Oil Fields in Amsterdam Report
May 17 report from Amsterdam says Bolsheviki capture rich oil fields. Dispatch states decisive gains as troops advance and seize strategic centers. Leaders claim vast reserves and control over key pipelines amid ongoing conflict.
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Bolsheviki
Camp Lewis housing capacity expansion recommended
The survey board urged the War Department to boost Camp Lewis housing capacity from 6.008 million to 1.099 billion, a substantial increase tied to wartime needs. The proposal envisions accommodating about 400,000 personnel or dependents as part of broader defense housing plans.
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Eurvey Board
War Department
Camp Lewis
Memorial Day Program Set by United Spanish War Veterans
A special meeting of the United Spanish War Veterans Malabon outlines the Memorial Day events. Parade forms on Court Street, proceeds to Minin and Webb, ending at Happy Canyon for ceremonies led by Harry Chanders with music directed by Professor Reesch. George Hartman named parade marshal.
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Malabon
Court Street
Minin Street
Webb
Happy Canyon
Harry Chanders Willa
Profesor Reesch
H. AH. Hubbel
Marin
Matnbon
106 in Today’s Casualty List
A muddled casualty list fragment mentions Washington Atay 17 and Titey’s Carvattiee number 164 with 16 killed in action one wounded and six dead friends to wounded coverage. The text is garbled but indicates fatalities and injuries among placed names and units.
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Washingdon
Atay
Titey
Carvattiee
Changes in management forecasted readjustments ahead
President Wilson will announce in a New York Cross speech that the nation must prepare for further sacrifices to support the war effort. Millions in advance contracts for war needs will be set as the administration seeks speed and efficiency in France. A just peace appears impossible now without Germany’s defeat, as Washington prepares for a major stroke before 1919 ends.
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Robert Bender
Washington
Wilson
New York
Ned Cross
Tenton
America ix
Germany
America
Sewer Department
France
Deasmont
Mauee
Low turnout noted on primary election day in Pendleton
Voters showed limited participation as polls opened and early tallies indicated turnout well below registration. In Pendleton precincts 33 votes out of 224 registered at the courthouse, 28 at the city hall, and 1 of Lincoln precinct’s 44 registered voters by noon.
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Pendleton
Weet Pendleton
Court House
Lincoln Echo
American Offensive to Start in Spring
Prediction from New York May 1 1919 expects an American offensive in France by spring end. General Foch reportedly prepares to coordinate operations to avoid premature action.
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MABON
New York
France
America
Foch
Seenilin
Armite
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