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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
1
Announcement promotes fifty 50x100 ft lots in Pendleton near Cole's Addition and Irvington Heights. Priced at 75 dollars with easy terms, claiming proximity to homes selling for 1000 to 1500 and nearby 5000 to 8000 dollar houses. Lot readiness, educational access, and a coupon for full details are noted.
Oregon notes report recruitment figures and wartime measures across the state including Albany and Willamette University training, county fairs canceled, plan to boost food production, and public bids for loans. Mentions Lawson, Cottage Grove event, and Lane County campaigns.
Allied forces hold Bullecourt and press toward the Drocourt-Queant line as fighting rages along the Arras Cambrai road. British units reportedly control western Roeux and advance near Bouai, with German counterattacks aimed to halt the thrust.
Petrograd reports General Guchkoff, minister of war, resigns after citing government power limits and threats to Russia's defense. The move follows General Korniloff and reflects pressure from factions seeking to control Petrograd garrison amid mounting unrest.
Washington official announcement lists members of the American commission to Russia including Elihu Root chairing the group. Other members: Charles R. Crane, John R. Mott, Cyrus McCormick, Samuel R. Bertron, James Duncan, Charles Edward Russell, Major-General Hugh L. Scott, and Rear-Admiral James S. Glennon.
The council of soldiers and workers' deputies appeals to the army abroad in London dispatches, urging defense of Russia against German imperialism. It declares a separate peace impossible and cautions soldiers not to fraternize with the enemy, insisting on continuing the offensive.
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