Dangers of Oregon Tong War and War Drive Notes
Oregon notes report home guard expansion in Dallas and war measures in Portland tracks. Subscriptions to Liberty Loan and war work rise in multiple counties while farmers plan more corn. Local political bids and bank deposits totals are listed with statewide mobilization details.
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la Grande
Dallas
Gold Tie Han
City Water Age Tem
Portland
Washington Park
Grand Council of
Oregon
Royal Arcanum
Multnomah County
Mere
Martha Jane Yates
Corvallis
Jim County
Weet Willemetts Association of Constean
Hillahora
Manks
Lane County
Forest Grove
J. R. Nowlen
Northwest Steel Company
Shipping Board
Oreton
Food Administration
Avery County
Jackson
Josephine
Aly
F.C. Marley
Astoria
Fovernor
Baker
George Donsloy
Echo
Liberty
Mene
Wheeler Logging Company
Cochran
Secrdtary of State
Olcott
Fanany
John
Coke
Marahy
Wallace McCamant
Supreme Bench
Bennett
Pendleton
Otal
American Casualties Rise as War News Stuns Washington
The latest casualty list records 67 names with breakdowns: killed in action 10, died of wounds 3, died of disease 4, died in accidents 2, others 2, missing 4, seriously wounded 11, and slightly wounded 7. In Aberdeen Washington spike incident halts at Donovan plant endangering workers.
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Washington
Government Moves to Seize Wheat Over Pro German Ties
Officials said state administrators were instructed to seize grain where farmers were believed to hold it due to pro German influences, part of a broader food administration policy.
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Wantington—Food Administration
Americans Down Planes in French Engagement
Two German planes were shot down inside American lines. Lieutenants Winslow of Chicago and Campbell of California each downed one enemy machine and prisoners were taken. The attack occurred as American aviators were encamped. minutes later they sighted and engaged the remaining planes. The feat drew praise from the French general commanding the sector. Secretary Baker returned from Europe, expressing pride in Allied efforts. London reports Greek and British troops crossed the Struma River on the Macedonian front occupying seven towns.
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France
Americas
A ., Winslow
Chicago
Dowigius Campbell
California
Wier
Wittern
Virate
Bruen and Grecke
London
Strums
War Office
Farm Loan Board Advances to U S Farmers
Wallington reports the Federal Farm Loan Board has lent 77,027,167 dollars to U S farmers since the act was enacted. The figure reflects ongoing support under the federal program aiding agricultural credit nationwide.
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Wallington
Federal Farm Loan Board
United States
British Hold Line as German Drive Seeks Ypres Passchendaele
Front reports indicate British forces resist fiercely in Flanders after German gains near Bailleul Wytschaete and high ground south of Ypres. Despite eight days of heavy fighting, Germans withdraw from the lowlands but push to secure gains. Allied leaders warn the situation is graver than any time since the northern push began. American troops north of St Mihiel face strong assaults but hold firm and win key engagements.
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Flanders
Ite
Bailleul
Wyteschaete
Ypres
London
Passchendagle Ridge
Messines Ridge
St. Mihiel
Honore
Bin
Collier Cyclops Missing After Atlantic Voyage Mystery
The collier Cyclops with 7 passengers, 16 officers and 221 crew members is overdue at an Atlantic port since March. The Navy reports it was last seen near the West Indies on March 4 while carrying manganese from Brazil. Extreme anxiety remains over the ship's safety.
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Mystery
Washington
Cyclops
Navy Department
West Indiessland
Wessel
Brasil
IWW Headquarters Burned in Centralia Fire Propaganda Action
In Centralia Washington the Industrial Workers of the World headquarters was destroyed when patriotic men attacked the building during a parade and burned furnishings in the street. In Tacoma C M Redden defeated A W Fawcett incumbent by about 400 votes to become mayor.
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Centralia
W. W
Wash
Industrial Workers of the World
Tacoma
C. M. Riddell
Wath
C. M. Redden
A. W. Fawcett
Bailleul Taken by Germans in Flanders Drive
The town of Bailleul fell to German forces in the Flanders drive as Hindenburg pushes toward the Ypres salient. Welverghem abandoned north of the town tightens German foothold on the Mesines ridge while British positions face rear attacks from the south and east.
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Walverghem
Hathieul
Flanders
Ypres
Yorm
Mosaines
Zonsebake
Hindenburg
Bailleul
Welverghem
Ypres Cemines
le Basees
Bailieul
Menemen Ridge
Hazebrowck
Armentieres
Hiseebrouck
Hasebrouck
Messines
Wytechaete
Aneault
Doure River
British Ordered to Hold Position in France and Flanders
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig issues a day of the army order urging all ranks in France and Flanders to stand firm against renewed German attacks. He praises troop sacrifice, declares no retirement, and emphasizes the war’s stakes for homes and freedom.
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London
Douglas Haig
France
Flanders
Channel
Eight fatalities in week for Indus trial accident commission report
Eight deaths occurred among 585 accidents reported to the Industrial Accident Commission for the week ending April 1. Names and residences of the injured or killed include George Crumsey Wasco Omar Buford Marshfield G Schaetter West Timber C B Rether Bigin August Juama shipbuilding Bert Hives Bay Edward Pierce and others tied to logging and mill work.
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Industrial Accident Commission
George Crumsey
Wasco
Ofl Company
Omar Buford
Marshfield
Shiphullaint
G. Schaetter
West Timber
C. B. Rether
Bigin
August Juama
Shipbuilding
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Orepco
Freuder
United States Department of Labor
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Salem
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Gua C. Moser
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Galem
Louie J. Simpson
North Bend
James Withycombe
Walter M. Pierce
Harvey G. Blackweather
Clackamas County
Th Board of Control
Eastern Oregon State Hospital
Estate Land Board
Wwt
Jaapa Moore
Abert
Lake County
Moore
Twohy Bros, Corttractors
McGregor Matone
Crown Willamette Company
James Bremner
Mill
Aberdeen
Donovan
Fime
Portland Chamber of Commerce
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A. M. Simpson
Mt. Tamalpais Academy
University of California
Coos Bay
Red Cross
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War Baker
Europe
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