Revenue bill proposal draws over two billion in new taxes
Washington reports the final committee of the senate endorses the revenue bill aiming to raise more than two billion dollars. A one hundred forty million excess over prior estimates is noted with taxes on income, profits, liquor, freight, express, transportation, telegraph and telephone messages. Three million arises from porters, and about one and a half million from a profiteer tax on checks and deposits. A one cent stamp would apply.
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Marconi Optimistic On Submarine Defense Progress
Marconi speaks from his Rome-bound journey via America, praising inventive American efforts against submarines. He claims new defense methods are improving daily, noting impressive scientific demonstrations seen in America and Africa, though he cautions decisive results remain unproven.
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America
Althouth
Local men seek draft exemptions from county board
Three local men petition for discharge exemptions as they appear for physical examinations. Details include categories for exemption such as employment in critical services, armed forces, pilots, mariners, and other wartime roles. Final determinations will be by the county board after examination.
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County Exempt Board
Elaine Mye
Tranemileniin
Moll
Wraenal
German Ministers and War News From Aug 6 Dispatches
German minister of munition posts created with Von Koehlman succeeding Zimmermann. Goes named minister. Pro-German crowds march with flags in Joores, watched by American agents. Russians threaten battle near Denelster as Polish forces. First detachment of 140 Russian women workers forms for the front. Hay Bridgmann, American aviator, repels a German aeroplane. Italy receives ten million dollars in credit from the U S Treasury. British tanks and machine guns reported captured at Manderes. 75 tanks destroyed.
Reed Still Attacks Food Bill in Senate Hearing
Reed renews attack on the food bill in congress quoting Wilson to condemn government action. He argues a veto would harm national business and calls for limits on executive power. Hoover, senators, and administration figures are cited as opposing Reed’s stance.
Ede Matlock May Die From Auto Accident
Telegram from Mie Lulu Matlock states cousin Ede Matlock of Furene possibly fatally injured in an auto crash near New Era at midnight. Mrs Ollie Matlock and Kari were seriously hurt. report notes Mr and Mrs Hon Marquin Ware injured but omits Merwe Matlock and son Ede. Ede Matlock is a prominent merchant of Hyana, son of former Mayor BE DP Matlock of Killene.
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Wesley No Matlock
Noty
Portland
Mie
Lulu Matlock
Furene
Lake
Dent
Ollie Matlock
Ol. Kari
Eastregonian
New Era
Marquin Ware
Merwe Matlock
Hyaene
Elfest
Mayer BE Dp, Matlock
Killene
Hie Tuek Wee Ori On
Draft Resisters Multiply in Six Jails Across Regions
Reports indicate over 380 draft resistors held in six counties of southeastern Iowa and neighboring states. Authorities warn of planned jailbreaks while riot-related violence spreads, with clashes near Shawnee and Trotting spots. One riot leader jailed. injuries and deaths reported amid rising Working Class Union activity.
Local Doctors Use Dakin Carrel Solution on Wounds
A historical note on the Dakin Carrel method as it aided treating infected wounds during wartime. The text details Drs Carrel and Dakin, their work in sterilizing wounds with chemical solutions, and mentions Nobel prize context and wartime figures.
Draft rules for farm workers wartime exemptions in cut text
Washington Ang notes General Crowder says farm workers may receive temporary exemptions until harvest season ends. Local boards to estimate crop labor needs and summon portions of the first quota later. Deserters and anti-conservation elements are said to be under control in Oklahoma, with minimal trouble reported.
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Crowder
Crowder Palice
Allfutan
Wich Fecal Board
Ite
Department of Joellen
Oklahoma
Dan May Local Contractor Dies At Pendleton Home
Dan Stay a well known Pendleton contractor died this morning at his home on the Umatilla reservation after a long illness. He moved to Pendleton in the 1890s and contributed to local development including the Vendleton Flour Mill rebuilding. Survived by his wife.
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Dan Stay
Pendleton Generatoo
Umatilla
May
Pendleton
Pelee
Mike
Argentine Drift Toward Break with Germany
An unstable dispatch reports Argentina edging toward severing ties with Germany as tensions rise. Despite withheld details, officials indicate a breakdown in diplomacy and a firm shift toward decisive action.
Heat and Army enlistment mix in strange account
An unclear wartime fragment describes a heated mix involving enlistment, medical doubts, and a mysterious officer. It mentions an army reserve, a death, and uncertain heart issues while attempting to cover events around a potential chemical treatment and a tense atmosphere.
East event near Neeser wine paper scene described
A tentative piece about a forthcoming period in Polloiting Jol work. The article notes an East event and mentions the Provetipeaks, stressing preparation for the next month. Names and places are uncertain due to damaged text.
Five Year Old Boy Rescued From Mud Pool Near Hot Springs
Warne Esset, five, son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. tes, wandered away from breakfast at Lehman Springs. A searching party combed the area as men delved near the pool and through the woods. The boy was found sinking in mud up to his knee, his white shoes and stockings soaked. He threatened to strike if disturbed before rescuers could pull him free.
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Warne Esset
James H. Tes
Lehman Springs
Brankfast
Atr
Witliam
Hot Springs
Wayne
Unenettiem
Doise
Trier
U-Boat Off New York Report Sparks Sightings
Early reports from New York Harbor describe a submarine sighting with a periscope seen around two thousand feet offshore. Officials investigated but found no evidence to confirm the captain’s tale as the sub allegedly moved between five and eighteen miles from the harbor.
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New York
Allies Will End German Dream Of Conquest In Europe
London Aug 6 4 The new map of Europe shows Allied lines set to end German conquests. Haig reports German movements checked in Flanders. Teuton attacks near Hollseke and West Holk repulsed under heavy bombardment. Scattered raids elsewhere were stopped.
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London
Cermap
Flanders
Haig
Hollceke
Teutonn
West Holk
Washington
United Press
Mitteleuropa
Hay
Three Die In Idaho Auto Accident Near Payette
Three people are dead and three injured in an automobile collision between Payette and Woods Spur this morning. The deceased include Frank Hon, a stockman from Cornell, and two others. A local passenger train struck the automobile, causing the fatalities and injuries.
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Woods Spur
Frank Hon
Stockman
Cornell
Lia
Mrahn
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I W W Man to Face U S Prison Bid
Frank Miller a Germain W W is held in custody after being stopped en route to Portland with a prisoner. Miller was arrested at Wallowa for circulating 1 W W Sters ture. He is to be sent to federal prison until the war ends.
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United States
Marehil
Puller
Pendleton
Portland
Miller
Wallowa
W. W. Stersture
Warram
New Officers for American Defense Society
Amid wartime urgency the American Defense Society names officers and committee heads. Rotwert Aspirton becomes president with Benes Co Qainby as treasurer and Ichent Mo Hurd as chairman of the seeritihe committee, outlining preparedness priorities.
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NEW Officers For American Defense Society
Aspirton
Benes Co
Allies outline postwar map of Europe in tentative peace plan
Aug 4 United States reports Allies have a tentative peace blueprint for Europe after the war. France would regain Alsace Lorraine and Constantinople would be neutralized. Greece gains islands. Croatia and Bohemia become independent. Poland expanded. Austria-Hungary split into two states. Germany kept within postwar borders while colonial possessions remain unresolved.
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France
Alsace Lorraine
Constantinople
Turkey
Greece
Trent
Trieste
Adriatic
Poland
Fires devastate Idaho forests and threaten settlements
Serious forest fires rage across Idaho and eastern Washington as officials from state and federal agencies wage a daily battle costing about 10000 dollars. North Port Idaho reports a 4.5 mile fast-moving blaze destroying fences and outbuildings while crews fight to keep flames from nearby homes.
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Washington
Forster McKenzie
Colville
Aho
North Port
Stff
Satiawe
September Prices Near Two Dollars Per Unit
A garbled market note shows September price hints around 2.25 and 2.69 for agricultural goods. The text is heavily corrupted but indicates price references and vendor terms in the Ov ale area with mentions of meat and feed costs.
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