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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
1
Oregon communities report coalitions and events across counties. Logs of fire associations assemble in Lac Grande. war mobilization expands youth labor programs. road and railway projects advance in Klamath and Ben, while bean planting and wheat futures shape farm planning amid wartime demands.
Reports from Portland and Belem describe Oregon preparing for a wartime census and conscription steps with sheriffs, county clerks, and physicians designated as registrars. Updates note fuel and base plans, while global actions include China and Brazil moving to declare war or expel German officials.
In Mount Vernon the flags of Britain France and the United States saluted George Washington as spokesmen from three democracies paid homage. Marshal Foch and Marshal Joffre delivered brief remarks while Mr. Balfour placed the British wreath beside the French and American offerings.
Marshal Joffre's arrival with Rene Viviani and Admiral Chocheprat drew a packed Senate chamber into an ovation lasting over half an hour. Senators and representatives joined in applause as the distinguished visitors were welcomed at the Moor of the Senate.
Washington reports discuss Irish home rule at conferences with British commission and American officials. US officials say they will not offer opinions on Britain’s affairs, but acknowledge a settlement could strengthen US Britain friendship. Internal politics drive interest due to Irish birth and descent populations and the right of self government.
April army recruiting reached 40 258 with navy strength at 46 116 near the war quota. Labor departments enlist states for a 1 000 000 worker home front. German liners Portonse and Clara Mennig placed for Entente use. Reserve infantry cavalry artillery officers ordered to active duty. Lieutenant Thomas U S N lost life when oil tanker Vacuum torpedoed. 27 saved from 347 aboard. Food control legislation introduced in Congress with resource surveys and price safeguards. 1 200 000 Germans died. population impact cited. Lane cites shipping losses as critical to England France and the United States. Northwest timber freight rate hike approved. Irish problem cable sent to Lloyd George by 200 congressmen. Guatemala breaks with Germany. Petain named French chief of staff. Nivelle replacement welcomed.
Portland markets show wheat ranges with bluestein and red Russian at around 2.60 to 2.71 per unit. Barley and hay prices noted, dairy creamery butter 35 cents, eggs 31 cents, wool 44 cents. A note on 1916 crop hops and a price line for barley and wheat. Petrograd reports a rupture between the provisional government and the workers and soldiers.
British forces gain control of Hew and Arnoux positions north of Oppy as they push toward Dewil in the Hindenburg line. German counterattacks surge in violence while German losses are reported heavy amid French British advance.
Police declare two Germans Wolf Hirsch and George Meyringer confessed to a plan to disrupt the stock market by fake reports of President Wilson assassination and a U boat raid. They allegedly used Roosevelt Hospital as their base and planned to plant a ricin bomb while Hirsch is linked to German secret service and Meyringer to telegraphy and finance studies.
Vice Admiral von Capelle states in the Reichstag that Germany lost only six U boats in the first two months of unrestricted submarine warfare. He notes Britain and allies do not publish sunk ship names or tonnages. He predicts Britain may seek peace negotiations soon.
German interior secretary Karl Heilpflich told the Reichstag committee that in the first two months of unrestricted submarine warfare more than 1.6 million tons of shipping were sunk. He said the tonnage still available for British trade could total 7 to 10 million tons and that Britain’s mercantile fleet cannot endure the present loss rate. He urged substitutions via new construction as essential.
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