Germans seek note on peace terms omitting points
Washington reports Germany sent a supplementary note to the United States on the peace question. The Swiss charge delivered it between Rome and London. It states Germany would set constitutional changes to make the government responsible to the people, not a monarch. The note claims the move is voluntary and does not alter peace aims. Rome notes Germany’s reply to Wilson is not responsive and demands an armistice that ensures war cannot renew.
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E L Smith to retire from firm after 21 years of leadership
E L Smith founder of the Smith Company will retire effective November first. He has led the business for 21 years from its Courportet location and will remain a desk presence at the store while his partners James H Sturle and Elmer H Storie assume control. Smith plans to spend time with wheat farms and a Cear milling plant in Astoria, with Edgar at an officers training camp to oversee responsibilities.
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Turkey Begins Peace Negotiations in Amsterdam
Oct 30 report from Constantinople papers says Turkey seeks free official talks with Entente. Turkish delegates prepare for a conference. Mrs J A Walotorety in the city today from Meacham.
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Making Full Survey Of Reservoir Sites On McKay
Government survey project led by Huth Newell, Hermbien, aims to survey McKay Creek reservoir potential for impounding water for county use. Preliminary fieldwork completed. full surveys planned over two months. Effort by Vinatute River Agricultur al League, presided by Dodd, with emphasis on irrigation policy and a forthcoming election.
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Wilson May Head Peace Conference
President Wilson is expected to attend the peace conference wherever and whenever held. Allies note his high stature and speculate he could be made chairman, though constitutionally no obstacle exists to his participation.
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Smythe Lonergan Buys Local Creamery
Smythe Lonergan Co buys Pendleton Creamery forming Golden West Creamery Butter and ice cream brand. Plant to receive $2000 in new equipment and hires expert creamery worker Inehirae. Creamery valued at $10,000. New officers: Dan P. Smythe president, Pat Lonerman vice president, R. B. Chioupek treasurer, M. Farther secretary.
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Vaccine uptake grows in Poplar Pendleton district
The report notes strong demand for inoculation against Boitinh influenza, with residents widely seeking vaccination. Health workers report the population staying busy at vaccination sites as interest remains high and turnout steady.
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Wilsons key war posts go to Republicans in result
The record shows President Wilson filled many high war positions with Republicans to secure support for his program. Prominent appointees include figures like Ah elaim, Charles M. Boliwab, and Charlie Hive, with notes on party affiliations and roles such as director general and special investigator. The piece mentions a Republican tilt in the cabinet and agency leadership as continued on page 6.
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Wilson quote on Republican majority impact abroad
President Wilson warns that a Republican House and Senate victory would be read overseas as a repudiation of his leadership, framing the election as a test of his foreign policy and domestic agenda.
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Prague taken by Czech-Slovak national Council in siege
Budapest reports say Prague is fully occupied by the Czechho-Slovak national Council after a Vienna dispatch claims the Prague populace is jubilant and demands a republic. German troops are reported arriving near the palace of Archduke Joseph as a proclamation potential independence of Hungary is discussed.
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New York Stock Exchange Slumps in Late Trade
The New York Stock Exchange ends the trading day with a sharp dip as heavy selling hits prices. Marine, Mexican Petroleum, and Distillers slip while steel and rail shares drift, with notable declines across several key issues.
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Versailles Conference to Adopt Fourteen Points
Allied military advisers plan to announce armistice terms before week’s end. The face of negotiations centers on postwar settlements and the adoption of the fourteen points guiding peace. Leaders from major powers discuss governance, self determination, open diplomacy, and postwar security arrangements.
Notification of Passing of Appeal to Versailles
Washington dispatch reports the Versailles conference will adhere to President Wilson's peace points and present a united diplomatic front. Official quarters indicate the military fronts will announce progress while preparing a reply to Alleiria and noting the appeal to the conference.
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No Change in Oregon's Quota Reported
A wire to M. R. Chesman, secretary of the Patriotic Stovice terwue, states the quota remains the same for Oregon in the wartime drive. The executive committee will organize and direct district officers to tally counts and implement the drive statewide.
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Fragmented Election Debate Reflects War and Policy Strains
A garbled English report shows a political mobilization around a heavy quiet vote to the West, with opposition workers debating wartime efficiency and a president. Claims of public support mix with uncertain quotes about party leaders, wartime policy, and potential shifts in leadership amid ongoing conflict.
Americans Down 18 Planes In Battle Report
Washington March 3 Pershing reported that 18 enemy planes were shot down by American aviators with the fleet. Five Americans did not return. Weather hindered operations but aerial activity increased with fighters and pursuit planes engaging near Meuse front.
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Reign of Torture Reported Under Bolshevik Regime
A dispatch from San Francisco cites gruesome accounts of torture and mass fear under Bolshevik rule. Victims describe strangling, near-lynching, and public coercion as the regime tightens grip. The piece compares terror levels to the French Revolution amid widespread oppression.
Emergency hospital plan for flu gases amid city needs
Amid a flu outbreak, a plan to establish an emergency hospital near Wel at Utne was discussed. Health officials Vaughan and Dr Karn Nah received authorization from the helio committee to act, with city officials urged to prepare sites and facilities for overflow care.
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New Austrian Minister to Seek Peace With Italy
A newly appointed Austrian foreign minister plans to open talks with Italy to pursue peace. The dispatch notes indicate a government shift toward diplomacy after recent tensions and a focus on restoring stability in the region.
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Franco Americans Cut For Position Near Kethel
French and American forces attacking northwest of Kethel have penetrated German lines at many points, pushing toward lightly defended support areas. General Guillagmat presses along the Llanmogne road near St. Peegess amid heavy enemy shelling, while French troops reach the outskirts of Chateau Morciens near the Rebelsevizny Abbaye junction.
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Twenty Foot Fall Delays Man’s Marines Move
Livermore, who worked fixing a harness on a roof, fell 26 feet from a platform at Haniley Company tonight. He survived the crash and was released by the draft board to enter the Marines but his first thought after the fall was not joining. He was awaiting a call when the platform collapsed.
Gerard Says Berlin Watches Election Outcome
Washington dispatch quotes former German envoy James W. Goméd who says Germans may misread a U S victory as signaling approval of Germany by Americans. He warns even a bitter poem by President Warren could prompt Americans to oppose him.
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Kremlin Fortress Mined By Trotsky Report
Amsterdam dispatch reports elaborate mining of the Kremlin fortress by Trotsky amid retreat near Armistice pass. A crowd watches a mysterious figure remove copper devices as German and Allied forces maneuver. Colonel Matthew enforces tight security as leaders move toward a ceasefire.
Weather Forecast For A Gentle Wintry Day
A calm weather note describes a cool day with light winds and a chance of ice toward evening. As Patagonia era hints fade, readers are advised to dress warmly and monitor local conditions for potential slick spots on sidewalks and roads.
Italians Capture 25,000 Prisoners in Piave Offensive
Official reports say Italian forces have taken 25,000 prisoners and 200 guns as the line at the Piave is pierced. Allies advance 30 miles along a broad front from Treviso toward Vittorio, with over 190 villages reported seized east of the Piave and American troops ready to reinforce the offensive. The Italians occupy Conegliano and near Vittorio, while Austrian forces retreat and abandon lines along both railway corridors.
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