Deutschland Vanishes as U boat Submerges Off Virginia
Norfolk reports the Deutschland submerged about a mile off Cape Henry while a lone British warship patrolled the coast. Captain Hinch and tug Timmons crew observed, with the Nekkar’s Captain Koenig aboard. The plan was to enter port if pursued, otherwise head along the coast. The cruiser North Carolina was ordered from Cape Henry as officials believe neutrality violations are avoided.
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Norfolk
Deitschland
Cape Henry
Timmons
Koenig
America
Hingh
Cullisoyn
Timmom
Kietnig
Sulerying
Atlantic
North Carolina
Cape
Kentucky cloudburst kills 2014 missing
Middoul Borg Ky August 1 a cloudburst caused deadly flooding. Two bridges smashed and many hotels destroyed within a mile area. Nine corpses recovered with fourteen missing. Property damage tallies in the thousands as rescue parties search for missing victims.
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Kentucky
Middouleborg
Auk
Ais Mile
Raiway
Tinewell
Tennesse
Ohitona
Udi
Umatilla Merchant Plans New Doris Store Opening
Arthur G Means, a well known prune merchant from Umatilla, announced plans to open a general merchandise store in Dorlas near Kieth. He has purchased a lot opposite the depot, will construct a 24 by 60 foot two story building, and aims to open with a full staples stock within thirty days. He will leave for Portland for Buyers Week to stock the store. his son J C Means will continue the Umatilla business.
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Arthur G. Meana
Umatilla
Dorlas
Kieth
Ond
Ife
Portland
Means Haw
Hae
J. C. Meana
Boundary dispute argued over school district realignment
County officials heard arguments for and against transferring portions of Hermiston tied Columbia district to Stanfield district. Hermiston contended signers not legally sufficient and loss of two sections would incur debt and harm property owners who prefer to remain. Stanfield and Columbia representatives clashed over tax flows and bus arrangements with mixed claims of where students should attend.
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Hermiston
Columbia
Stanfield
March
Cockburn
Youn
Boundary Board
Portland
Si Equity
Hemmistoy Representativen
Thes
J. Young
McNaught
Hermiston Bank
By. Watson
Mahi Board
Wo J Warner
Anil
Athens
Henry Sommerer
Columbia District
Setilina
W. (. Howard
R. A. Holte
Coarier
Stanfield Bank
JR. Raley
Sommerer
Mrs Maggie Franz Called by Death at 64 in Athena
Mrs Maggie Franz Le Broche Plane 64 pioneer resident of Athena died at St Anthony's hospital after weeks of illness. Born Walla Walla December 28, 1861 she lived in Athena four years. Survived by husband Alfred Fring daughters Mia Mary Baddly Touchet and Frank Hon fer half-brother Agnes. Body at Athena for burial. Funeral at Catholic church Athena Monday at 10 o'clock.
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Geaeral
Maggie le Broche
Athena
St Anthony's Hospital
Walla Walla
Alfred Fring
Mia
Mary Baddly
Touchet
Frank Hon Fer
Agnes
Walla Walla Declines Frontier Exhibition This Year
Walla Walla will not stage the frontier show this year. A.M. Alexander of Up-to-The-Tires Magazine announced that residents oppose wild west attractions and have not supported past frontier events. He noted local businessmen discourage reorganization for such shows while praising Pendleton’s stunt show in contrast.
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Walla Walla
Alexander
Germans Suffer Heavy Losses Across Fronts War Update
German forces endure severe losses on multiple fronts as French and Russian actions reported. French units claim advances near Fleury and Peiper ridge. German counterattacks repulsed along the Somme and Meuse. Russian sources say they reached near Kuval while repelling a German assault at Smorgon.
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Pakia
Sereeatt Shavint
Somme
Chany
Fleury
Batrees
Meuse
Detizen
Awalex
Tile
Albert Baupaume Road
Trones Wood
Harleaux
Betrees
Maurepas
Monaco
Thinnmont Work
Aduthean
Pepper Ridge
Laufee Forest
Lake Nobel
Arbitration Resented by Members in Mediation Push
In a tense session, Motherhead members push for merit mediation as administration officials signal readiness for reform. Delegates voiced concerns over process integrity and sought decisive steps toward resolution amid ongoing disputes.
Public Service Commission Seeks Arbitration On Rail Strike
SALEM Aug 1 The state public service commission has posed a resolution for the railroads and unions to submit their differences to arbitration They said a general strike would create public hardship
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Salem
State Public Service Commission
Railroads
Lrapiniten
San Francisco
Pittaturg Walters
St Louis
Sun Francisco
Washington rail strike threat prompts mediation bid
In Washington Arkansas officials and Administration sources discuss a possible arbitration to avert a nationwide railroad strike. A forced arbitration could trigger widespread labor reaction, while failure may cripple transportation and cause vast suffering. The federal mediation board is ready to act and offer services as talks proceed.
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Haw
Chambers
Arbitration Board
Bettever
Federal Board of Mediation Pline
Ite
Illinois Man Named as Head of K. P. at Portland Meeting
The Pythians elected John Town of Vandalia Illinois as supreme chancellor at Portland meeting. Charis S Davis of Denver was chosen supreme vice chancellor on the first ballot, with William Laden of New York securing the position on the second ballot.
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Illinois
K. P
Portland
Ore
Pythians
John Town
Vandalia
Aliion
Charis S Davis
Denver
The
Knights of Pythian
William Laden
New York
Roger Casement Hanged for Treason in London
Sir Roger Casement was executed by hanging at Pentonville Prison after a treason sentence. Witnesses said death was instantaneous. Casement died calmly as the trap dropped. The ceremony drew few officials, while protests and prayers occurred outside the jail.
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Roger Casement
Pentonville
London
Roger Curs
Orent
Casement
Davis
Barber Ellis
King
Carey
East End Fair Seeks Industrial Exhibits at Umupine
The Hudson Bay and East End Fair will be held at Umupine on September 7 and 8. C E Simond of Preewater urges Pendleton residents to attend and Governor Withycombe will speak on September 6. The fair emphasizes industrial club work with school exhibits, especially pigs and poultry, plus free rail transport for exhibits.
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Hudson Bay
East End
Umupine
C. E. Simond
Preewater
Pendleton
Withycombe
Freewater
RK. E
Ad- Vince
American statesmen condemn Casement execution
Washington authorities report Senator Martin denouncing the British execution of Casement with the remark we must expect barbarian from barbarians. Phelan countered that Casement harmed no one deserving condemnation in the world’s eye, calling the crown’s action a serious blunder.
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Washington
Martin
Casement
Phelan
Round-Up Boosts Pendleton Merchants Through Mail Orders
Pendleton merchants report a rise in net profits thanks to the Round-Up. The expansion includes a thriving mail order business for cowgirl shirts bandanas and the Round-Up hat fueled by frontier exhibition fame. Bond Brothers receives orders from Los Angeles Salt Lake City and New York producers stage shows in Madison Square New York City.
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Pendleton
United States
Charles Bond
Bond Brothers
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
Pendéeon
Irwin Hrothera
New York
Madison Square
New York City
Quarter Million Bushels Club Wheat Sold Here
A market surge led to the sale of 256000 bushels of club wheat at 6 cents a bushel in Pendleton. Ht. W. Collins bought the lot, largely 1916 and Douglar wheat, amid rising Chicago wheat prices and positive northwest crop conditions. Damage from Middle West rust and Southeast demand boosted futures. Europe faces potential shortages as crops lag.
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Pendleton
Ht. W. Collins
Portland
Middie
Canada
Europe
Northwest
Nine Building Permits in July Total $16 355
Pendleton shows a healthy city with nine building permits in July worth 16 355, plus five sidewalk permits and only four burial permits. A July fines total reached 23, and 31 arrests were made. The Leigerwood Manufacturing Seattle office moved from 07 809 Western Ave to 43 65 Columbia Street.
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Thomas FitzGerald
Counell
To & TitTentie Co
Pendleton l
Seattle
Leigerwood Manufacturing Company
Western Avchile
Columbia Street
Librarianship Fight at Crisis Tonight
The county library board prepares for a crucial meeting over Miss Sabra L. Nason tenure and a motion to resign by August 1. Board members loyal to retention are pressing to rescind or modify the action as tensions rise with most members expected to attend.
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Sabra L. Nason
Library Board
Miss Nason
American U Boats Cross Atlantic Under Own Power Says French Secretary
Louis Houguttie, under secretary of the French department of commerce, declared that six American made submarines crossed the Atlantic from New York to Tallon, France, under their own power, four months before the Pett blind creeed Thewn. The voyage lasted fourteen days with no accidents, and French officials hailed the achievement amid the ongoing war.
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Los Angelfr
Ang
Louis Houquttie
French Department of Commerce
Mariot
New York
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Mew
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