Oregon Notes of General Interest
Oregon items cover military age conscription, state associations meetings in Pendleton and Portland, local crimes in Jackson and Douglas counties, wool and timber market activity, highway openings, canneries starting season, and naval militia mobilization plans. Also noted are forest fires, road strikes, and infrastructure investments across various counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Oregon State Editoral Association
Pendleton
Oregon State Chiropractic Ans Clation
Portland
Dougine County
Meadows
Jackson Courty
Metrary
Dyrarold
McCrary
Albany
Urtin Dernborg
Baker County
Preewater
Umatilla County
Walla Walle
Marion County
Rex
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
T. Cobb
Je Waker
New Tridge
Eagle Creak
Robert Banka
Kruse & Banks
Coos Bay
Ping Board
Rapple @ Ballin
United States Shipping Board
Grand Army
Rebef Corps
Grand Army of the Republic
Forest Grove
Tilamook
Saturda ‘Ueng
Joseph Gus
Chinowe
Eugene Fruitgrowers’ Association
Eugene
Junction City
Creswell
Division of
Naval Militia
Affaien
Washington D. C
Oregon Naval Militia
Hoff
Silverton
Earl Wood
Frank Decker
William Brown & Co., Inc
Industrial Accident Commission
McArthur & Blnutt
Rickreall
Helfers
Stabe Forester Wiliots
American Troops Land in France Amid War Move
Washington reports the advance guard of American forces has landed on French soil as four contingents reach the American base in France. Pershing’s officials withheld formal confirmation awaiting his report. The voyage was smooth with troops healthy and transport vessels protected by the US Navy. Weather was mild and few illness cases were noted. Arrival port details were closely monitored by ranking officers.
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Washington
Germany
Tolal
Pershing
Sibert
Atlantic
War Department
French Defeat Germans in Counterattack at Pari
Fragmentary OCR notes describe French forces driving forward against German troops near Paris. The report mentions melted troops and a shift in assault patterns linked to the Crown Prince, with uncertain timing and outcomes.
Germans Plot to Wreck Lake Ship
Secret investigations reveal a conspiracy to destroy or hinder shipping on the Great Lakes. Reports describe federal inquiries into threats affecting U S waterways and commerce.
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Lake Shipa
Washington
Troy
Great Lakes
President Issues Army Draft Rules
Washington notes regulations guiding the next step toward forming a national army from those registered on June 5. Local boards will post lists, determine eligibility, and notify chosen men by mail within three days. Accepted applicants undergo medical exams with reexaminations by army surgeons planned. Exemption claims may be filed by the man, his spouse, dependents, or a third party.
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Washington
Militems
Aervice
Wilsen
Loral
Met
Himelf
British and Russian Advances Clash Across Eastern Front
British forces hold a four mile line near Lane Galt with gains reported around trout and by General Haig. Russian night attacks press Bretemny to Zwyzyn and near Bertin. German and Austro–Hungarian lines resist as artillery duels rattle Brescsany to Volhynia. French cruiser Kleber sunk by mine off Port Saint Mathieu. 38 dead.
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Lane Galt
Haig
Bowldew
Pelsomere
Faik
Galicia
Bretemny
Zwy2yn
Bertin
Zlota Lypa
Berlin
Brescsany
Potit St. Mathieu
Dakar
Africa
Brest
Socialist Parade Sparks Riot in Boston
A peaceful socialist parade in Boston degenerated into violence as self organized squads attacked marchers. Sailors and other agitators trampled red banners and socialist mottos while literature and furnishings from socialist headquarters in Park Square were strewn and burned in the streets.
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Boston
Park Square
Wheat Pit Will Be Closed in U S Food Control Plan
President Griffin of the board of trade announces government plans for food control with absolute control of the wheat trade in all commercial aspects. No speculation will be allowed. Buying and selling of other grains for present or future delivery will be unrestricted.
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Chicago
Griffin
Board of Trade
Greek Government Cuts Ties With Four Nations
Athens states it has broken diplomatic relations with Germany Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey. Though war is not declared, Greece regards a state of war as existing.
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Athens
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Dry law takes effect in twenty three states
The Reed amendment bans shipment of liquor into any territory where its manufacture or sale is prohibited. Twenty three states become bone dry at midnight including Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Georgia Idaho Iowa Kansas Maine Mississippi Nebraska North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Vermont Virginia Washington and West Virginia. Partly affected are California Connecticut Delaware Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota New Hampshire New York Ohio and Texas. Mail order ads for intoxicants are prohibited from flowing from prohibition areas to curb mail order sales.
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Washington
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Georgia
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Maine
Mississippi
Nebraska
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
California
Connecticut
Delaware
Lousiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
New Hampshire
New York
Ohio
Tex
Niagara Falls Streetcar Disaster Claims Dozens Dead
A Niagara Falls Great Gorge streetcar plunged from a 20 foot embankment into water near the Whirlpool rapids. Nine are dead, two others missing and likely dead, with two more unidentified and possibly dead. More than twenty injured, and a uncertain number missing.
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Niagara Rapids
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Great Gorge
Battleship Idaho Launched at Camden Yard
The monster fighting ship Maho sister to Pennsylvania was launched from New York Shipbuilding company in Camden New Jersey. The navy’s superdreadnought joins the Atlantic fleet alongside the Pennsylvania flagship as the vessel slides into the water amid ceremony.
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Idaho
Camden
N. J
Navy
New York Shipbuilding Company
Pennsylvania
Riots in East St Louis Leave Dozens Dead in Mob Attacks
Reports from East St Louis say fires ripped through five negro districts as white mobs roamed the streets. Police counted 24 bodies by Tuesday morning with estimates of up to 240 dead and about 300 injured. National Guard patrolled with bayonets as property losses reach about 500000.
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East St. Louis
Ilmnole National Guard
Railroads Lose in Rate Decision
The Interstate Commerce Commission denied a 15 percent horizontal freight rate increase requested by U S railroads. It signaled possible rises in eastern class rates about 14 percent, granting coal coke and iron ore increases and suggesting relief may come if conditions worsen.
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Wiliamette Valley
Lindsey
Haring
National Guard
Oprgou
Tatas Canning
Hsimds de Eed
Thouanads
Dollary
Tile Irrigation Company
Wear Alwen
Rock Creek
Emergency Feet Corporation
Tuind
Denman
Ahippiog Bowl
Ae Coox Bay Lumber Company
Oreroo
Seaboard
Hugene
Mlamath Falls
Willamette Road
Ubat
Clyde R. Seitz
Cascade National Forest
Cm m
Umatilla
Warren Construction Company
Pendleton
State Line
Interstate Commerce Commission ii Ue
Frank J. Miller
Oregon Public Service Commission
Oregon
John Santo
Astoria
Fay J. Barnes
Gaston
Frits Miller
Powers
Charles Rapica
Sheridan
Marlon Te Binnett
Bend
Carl Carlson
Pirwood
Indian
Buake
Dabola Lumber Com
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
China installs boy emperor Heun Tung on throne
Heun Tung, a young boy, is placed on the throne at the imperial palace under General Chang Haun. The legation quarter is heavily guarded and troops mingle with Pekin soldiers as General Chang Hsun maintains order. Officials expect Li Yuan Hung to resign.
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Pekin
Heun Tung
Imperial Palace
Chang Haun
Legation
Chang Heun
Chang Hsun
Li Yuan Hung
History is Interesting Yet Somber for Aitte Learner
Aitte beginner muses on history being interesting but sad as they note that everyone studied has died. The reflection centers on mortality and the passage of time through a young learner’s perspective.
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Dlamal
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Oregon News
Chattham
George M. Brown
Joby H. Lewis
Haskel Streent
Erucation Securities Law
Verdun
Dewluinneill
Deadhill
Dwadman
France
Missouri
At. Loule
Brasil
Loc Angelo
Brazil
Entepte
Sir Herbert Beerbohm
London
Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree
ARMY
Paria
China
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