Hoover World’s Market Man Aims to Feed Allied Nations
Washington May 3 Herbert C Hoover is hailed as the world’s market man as plans unfold for U S control of ally food supplies under his supreme command. The article recalls his Belgium relief work and his refusal of a German offer to oversee rationing.
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Florence Upstring Store Offers Spring Fashion Savings
An advertisement urges savings on spring clothing including suits coats dresses and hats at the Florence department store. It promotes bold contrasts between borrowing and saving while inviting customers to visit the shop on second street and union avenue for deals.
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Rockingham Torpedoed. Two Killed at Sea
A cable from Capt. Ed wards reports the American steamship Rockingham torpedoed and shelled. Two men are known to have died, one lifeboat with 13 men unlanded, and further details are awaited.
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Northcliffe critiques wartime openness and submarine figures
Lord Northcliffe says Britain has not fully disclosed submarine losses and allied advances. He argues German losses are concealed while Allied gains, such as Baghdad’s capture, are downplayed by them and urges full publication of facts after coordination with allies. He predicts a long, hard war and discusses Ireland and Lincolnshire
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Hewitt Found Guilty of Killing Four Children
After two hours of deliberation Judge Gillam's court returned a verdict finding A. R. Hewitt of Auburn guilty of murdering his four children and arson to cover the crime. Hewitt was taken to the county jail. key officials were not present for the verdict. The case rested on circumstantial evidence alleging beatings on January 25 and a kerosene fire at the bed clothes.
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Haig Launches Strong British Drive 12 Mile Front
Field Marshal Haig reported renewed British actions after two days of pause. Heavy fighting stretched from the Hindenburg line to the Acheville Vimy road with advances and several strong enemy positions taken. The offensive widened north of Villerval Oppy and Arthur, shifting from Maonchy le Preux as reserves opposed further pushes.
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French Attack Across Front Reported In Brief War Note
Paris May 3 National front lines show French forces engaging at multiple points from south of St. Quentin to Verdun and St. Mihiel. Artillery activity and patrol clashes prevail with German defenses around Monta Cornillet Haut and in Avaucourt woods. 219 prisoners taken in a block house garrison near Champagne.
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Secret war gains kept from enemy hinted in tanks
The speaker notes no major news withheld except a few signal successes with new war implements. The government reportedly hides these details from the enemy, similar to how it kept the tanks secret.
Tracy Calm as His Trial Closes in Everett Case
The courtroom crowd files in as Tracy nears verdict. Black and Vanderveer clash over evidence and motives. Vanderveer argues witnesses misled and asserts conspiracy questions while defending Tracy. the scene closes with tense exchanges and noted mistrust of authority figures.
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Sub Menace Acute All U S Energies Turned to New Ships
United Proag Staff Correspondent reports that Germanys submarine toll drives a war‑time rush to expand U S ship production. The government moves toward a presidential dictatorship over ships and yards, commandeering steel mills, shipyards, and vessels to outpace the U boats.
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U. S
United Proag
Washington
Labor clash underscored by sheriff actions and capital struggle
Vanderveer condemned the Everett situation as a broader fight between capital and labor. He said a sheriff’s posse supplied with weapons and instructed to act could manufacture evidence, and warned a revolution might be needed to settle the conflict.
Oregon Chickens to Increase Meat Output
Eugene Ore April 3 E J McClanahan president of the Oregon State Poultry Association outlined a plan to boost the state's meat supply by 700000 pounds as part of a national drive for 100000000 extra pounds American poultry will help win the war Members will be asked to hatch as many chickens as possible and increase production names labeled Oregon State Poultry Association McClanahan Eugene.
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Eugene
Ore
E. J. McClanahan
Oregon State Poultry Association
Pacific Northwest Tourist Association to base HQ in Seattle
The Pacific Northwest Tourist association plans to establish its headquarters in Seattle after a Thursday Arctic Club meeting. Directors agreed to organize and launch an Eastward advertising campaign with the finance committee, noting funds from Oregon Washington and British Columbia may be kept for 1918 use.
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Seattle
Arctic Club
East
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
Northwest
Torpedoing of Wil lard Abrams off Irish coast reported
The torpedoing of the sailing vessel Willard Abrams off the Irish coast and the rescue of her six crew members was officially reported to the state department today.
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Washington
Willard Abrams
State Department
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