Russia's Kerensky Seeks Strong War Discipline
Petrograd reports Kerensky, radical socialist and war minister, pressing to restore army discipline and refit forces for a renewed front. He urges peasant mobilization and plans a front address to spur renewed activity while the coalition government calls for revision of treaties and full publicity of war aims and terms.
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Petrogerad
Hus Aie
A. F. Kerenski
War and Marine
Kerensky
Russia
Salle
Kkerensky
Keraneky
Kerencks
Goldiers
Kuenta
Wilson
Eugene Prevel
Enlistment for Troop D Begins in Pendleton
Enlistment starts after orders arrive for Troop D at Pendleton. Captain Grydsted leads recruiting and training until units form, with about 40 volunteers signed and more expected. Drill to be held at Round-Up Park, mounts absent, mobilization anticipated by July 25. San Francisco dispatch notes record-high internal revenue collections of 2.4 million.
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Attein C.K
Perera
Athena
Grydsted
Sternoot Bean
Pendleton
Oresen
Delegation to Greet the New Russian Republic
A bi partisan commission led by Elihu Root will travel to Russia to welcome the new republic. Attending are General Scott, Admiral Glennon, James Duncan of the AFL, Edward Rowell, and a roster including Elihu Root, Edward Russell, Cyrus McCormick, Charles Crane, Samuel Betron, and John Mow. The group signals cross party and industry representation.
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General Scott
United States Army
Admiral Glennon
Navy
Russia
New Republic
Eithu Root
James Duncan
American Federation of Labor
Fortuna
Charlee
Edward Roweell
New York
Elihu Roo
Edward Russell
Jones Duncan
Massachusetts
Cyrus McCormick
Chicago
Charlies KR. Crane
Samuel RK. Betron
John KR. Mow
International Committes
VAIO
Hugh L Scott
Samuel
Betron
Plap
A.deall
Glennon
Creus Mecomuice
Charles & Crane
Oregon Selective Service Troops to Western Department
The War Department announced that selective service troops from Oregon Washington and Idaho will be assigned to the Western Department. The National Guard distribution places Midwestern and Northern states to the Southern Department while New England and Atlantic guards train in the South. Oregon Washington Idaho units in the Tenth Division will train in the Western Department as the department seeks southern reach while maintaining guard identit y.
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Oregon
Western Department
National Army
Washington
War Department
Hes
Selective Service
Idaho
Weetern Department
National Guard
Seuthbern Department
Asland
Atlantic
Corner Department
Vardenen
Tenntieth
Wretern
Gloomy wartime plea echoes in St Paul rally
May 19 rally in St Paul drew about a thousand bankers public officials and businessmen. Secretaries McAdoo and others urged funding grain and money for democracy in the world war. Speech transcripts mention shortages and military strain amid production slowdowns and wartime costs.
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ST. Paul
Treasurs
McAdam Wreed
Couen
Ervater
Key Point in the Austrian Line Seized Rome
May 18 reports detail fierce fighting as Austrian defenses on a pivotal hill were breached by General Cadorna's forces. The attack yielded heavy casualties with 12,606 dead, wounded, and missing by Tuesday. later updates claim continued hard fighting and successive captures despite strong Austrian resistance.
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Rome
Cadorna
Tursuay
Ner‘ag
Gortzla
Senate passes big war budget
The Senate approved a large war budget totaling three billion two hundred million dollars to fund U S forces and defense programs. The measure provides appropriation authority for the armed services and related agencies, with decision time near the late hours of debate.
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Senate
Good Trunkroads Urgently Needed For War Use Says Baker
Washington notes from defense council meeting show Secretary Baker urges rapid road work on trunk routes from coast to interior as vital for military mobility. R N Stanfield reports that Secretary Baker stressed preparedness through mobilization of soldiers and population via good roads, warning against slumps in legitimate business amid war revenue calls.
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Washington
R. N. Stanfield
Oregon
Defense Council
Maine
Sass
Eld
Baker
Lee Hedfield
Secretary of Commerce
State Sunday School Assn Convention Opens With Large Attendance
The state Sunday school workers convention opens with strong turnout from Umua-Hilla county, reporting a rise in apportionment from 27 to 200 for the year. Marion Lawrence of Chicago led morning talks on vision and service, urging better training and equipment for rising Sunday school achievements. Officers for Dinwiddie county were elected, with Floyd Kowa as President and D Tee as Vice President, among others.
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Umua- Hilla County
Marion Lawrence
Chicago
Rome
Sanday
New York
Clis
Angelien
Dinwula County
Cpressent
Kev
Floyd Kowa
Milin
Rew D
Tee
Pike Hock
Treasuree
Bruce Mhangle
Milften
Peper
Ietemiont
Edutt
Mra
Fb Power
Fendicion
Mary Hares
Penmieter
Mre
Shide Milton
F. Ko Noorthetf
Freeeater
Tompetince
Mire
W. Sreith
Pershing and Doyen Named as Commanders Will Leave At Once
Washington May 19 The President signed the army bill and issued proclamation setting June 5 on registration day Major General Pershing is sent to France immediately The President stated it was essential to organize four reorganized volunteer divisions The regiment of marines with 2100 men under Colonel Charles Doren will accompany Pershing to France The marines will be equipped like the regular army and have seen active service Doyen named commandant of the Washington marine barracks and head of the examining and retiring board The marine corps has seen actual fighting service They are known as the front to fleet Engineer Regiment Ready More engineer regiments for French service have been released in the Prim bure district Marine recruiting progresses satisfactorily
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Washington
Pershing
France
Charles Doren
Halti
San Dominago
Guba
Hancock
Tee
War Department
Primbure District
Labor Shortage During Harvest Seen Likely
District agent WA Bailey warns Umatilla County farmers of an expected harvest labor shortage and urges neighbor cooperation to assemble crews. He has issued notices in stores and pool halls seeking workers and anticipates a pronounced shortfall as harvest approaches.
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WA. Bailey
Umatitla
Bailey
Mr. Hailey
Aussie middleweight dies of tooth infection
In Memphis on May 18, Australian middleweight Les Darcy died after an infection from a tooth. He was not expected to recover and his condition worsened despite treatment.
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Mempuix
Peres
Breer officers training camp includes many recruits
A military training camp near Washington hosts a large group of recruits, with many coming from a recruit depot. Officials report ongoing drills and security measures as the camp prepares for upcoming operations.
July Wheat Surges on Strong Market Demand
Daily market wires show July wheat rising sharply in Chicago and Minneapolis trading hubs. Prices jumped amid heavy buying across grain markets, with July futures opening higher and bidding up compared with prior levels as traders weighed supply concerns and global demand trends.
Patriotism and scholarships highlighted at Pendleton High
Pendleton high school held a crowded commencement program in the big auditorium. Dr Sheldon, dean of education at the University of Cir, delivered the address praising national service and urging support for military training and science. Several students won college scholarships, including Natalie Pergo, Lucille Heer, and Florence Patterson, with Benton named student of the year for all‑around achievement.
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Pendleton High Ehool
Hich School
Henry
Sheldon
University of Cire
Reine Ornot
Didar Pe
Whitmen
Natalie Pergoni
Wisharmente
Lucille Heer
Fterling Patterson
Sheir
Otther
Clare
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Vienna
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Alava
Gorisia
Mont Cony
Privonore
Gmeman
Germany
Lasdox
Joros Haje
Tm- Fane Taa Baer
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R.N. Stanfield
ASSN
Doyen
Europe
Roosevelt
American Free Association
John J. Pershing
Fraarr
Les Darcy
Hendret
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Portland
Hicher
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Minneapolis
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Fuer
DR. Sheldon
Inspiri Alta Mentzer
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