War Census Day Proclaimed as Oregon Holiday
Portland May 26 By official proclamation Governor Withycombe declares War Census Day a state holiday on June 11 1917 urging all citizens to register military age men and support the national draft effort in a united wartime observance across Oregon. The proclamation details stressing thorough registration to demonstrate democratic efficiency and allied resolve.
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Portland
Withyrombe
Oregon
United States
Creton
James Withycombe
Penfield Returns from Vienna With Report to Washington
Frederick Co Penfield arrives in New York after recalling a memo from Austria Hungary. He prepares to report to Washington on conditions in the dual monarchy. The accompanying photograph was taken on arrival in New York.
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Frederick Co. Penfield
Austria-Hungary
Washington
Mr. Penfield
New York
Worm Damage Deters Hermiston Gardens and Ranch Plans
Local report by John Dunning notes a worm infestation harming gardens and orchards in Hermiston, with damage to lettuce and vines. The piece mentions farmers Bemiston and Bodkin expanding operations, building additions, and plans for fruit and vegetable crops amid a spate of agricultural activity around town.
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Hermiston
Bredkina
Ollee
Hodkine
Bodkin
Green tag reminds men to register on War Census day
Portland officials warn men aged two and up to save the June 5 registration card as a vital certificate. Without it, a man may face prison or fines. Embassers are urged to mail a self addressed stamped envelope to receive the certificate, avoiding arrest and trouble.
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Portland
Tfe
Estimates 7,000,000 Die In War Says Henderson
London May 19 Arthur Henderson War Council member estimated total wartime killed at 7,000,000 and casualties above the UK 1911 population of 40,370,550. He warned there was no immediate end in sight to hostilities as Germany pursued world domination.
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Arthur Henderson
London
War Council
Richmond
United Kingdom
Henderson
Germany
Perot and His Priseian Advicers
A fragment noting Perot and his advisers with a wary view of liberation. It mentions amateur gardeners this year discovering their beans planted upside down and hints at confusion or misdirection in planning.
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Perot
Peruna
Peruna I
Peruna Company
Columbas
Ohio
Center Day Billings Miner Wages Rise Fifty Cents
May 26 at a meeting here between operators and miners the latter were granted an increase of 50 cents a day.
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Billings
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