Heavy Attacks at Verdun Driven Back
Paris reports heavy fighting in the Verdun sector after bombardment. German assault from Vieillefront on the Meuse was repelled by French artillery and counterattacks. British forces on the front near Helston report artillery changes and miner patrols continuing. Teutons withdrawn across the Tyrkaiebos near Poosanl while harvesting crops in Sereth and Ree valleys.
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Paris
Verdun
Erursias
Bach
Pethoghad
Hordan
Tyrkaiebos
Poosanl
Wiest
Zbroce
Teuton
Sereth
Ree
Ten Million War Fund Backed by Knights of Columbus
In Chicago on August 1 the supreme board of the Knights of Columbus votes a ten million dollar war fund to support recreation centers and auditoriums for American soldiers. The plan promises comfort for all service members regardless of creed or color.
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Chicago
Kiigshtp of
Columbia Aupreme Board
Highway bonds bid below par in Salem sale
The Lumber mouth Trg Compas led bids for 900000 highway bonds in Salem. The State Highway Committee opened bids with all under par. First bid on 600000 issue was 497200, with 400000 issue at 272720. Results show lower than par across offerings.
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Salem
Aug
Compas
Hha
Examinations To Start Tomorrow For Exemption Filings
Local board schedules examinations beginning tomorrow to review draft exemptions for men and their dependents. Eligible claimants must file by Friday evening, with 7 percent of first claims to be exempted. Names listed include Willem Edward Kelly, Charles Lotter Hare, Walter Labman, Trine Baker, and others. examinations to be conducted at the court house under county physician oversight.
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Uma
Alvin Blanks
Frank Davin
Bordeatianton
Willem Edward Kelly
Charles Lotter Hare
Watter
Labman
Mondieton
Trine
Baker
Ukiah
Altelata
Depenent
Witloh
McFaul
Enurt Howe
Local Wheat Markets Show $2.25 Bushel Price Tests
Wheat sales in the region hover around $2.25 per bushel amid unsettled legislation. Farmers reported prices from $2.05 to $2.25 with milling and immediate delivery in mind. Harvests show some damage from heat but yields remain near or above expectations in many districts.
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Farimora
Wreston-Parton Milling Cn
Athena Hue
Lesal
Wallin Walla
American Troops in France To Get Realistic Training
Marines prepare realistic training in France with dugouts on a ridge for practice bombardment. A gas expert oversees gas chambers as troops enter with masks to acclimate, while artillery targets and charges are tested under supervision.
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France
Ag. T
Prench Gui
Aassand
China Pheasants Do Good As Well As Harm Claim
A historical letter from Pendleton notes debate over whether Chin pheasants bring benefits or damage. Mentions a stomach examination of pheasants, samples from Oregon Agricultural College, and a report dated December 1st. Signed by William Lo Pinley, state warden.
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China
George Tonkin
Rom
Anticipated troubles settled by September
Washington reports a government led effort to quell war work unrest. A task force from War Navy and Labor departments to study wake schedules and offer appeals. By September first officials hope the issues will be settled. Key disputes include twelve thousand metal workers striking in New York shipyards and various strikes in New Jersey Maryland and Kentucky.
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Washington
Navy
New York
Mantunes
Arizona
New Mexico
Peninsul
Violin
Kentucky
Breton
Atlantic Port Report of Submarine Encounter
Descriptions from Aus. 7 describe enemy vessels met near an Atlantic port. One submarine was driven off by a patrol, then surfaced close to ships. A torpedo missed its target, an American patrol boat fired a shot with no effect, and the submarine disappeared after brief firing.
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Atlantic
Aus
Beret
St Louis Clubman Dies by Own Hand
An obscure St Louis clubman, aged about 80, known locally as the "Reowlans Jones" of the city, reportedly died by suicide. He held vice presidency at Gembert Pharmacwatignton and belonged to several athletic clubs. A telephone tip and a garbled frame of instruction accompany the scattered details of his death.
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ST. Louis
ST. Wins
Jordan
Wheal Lapibert ii
Gembert Pharmacwatignton Fare
Aineelh
Lotulber
Reowlans Jones
St Tavate
Wemon
German Liberals Express Dissent With New Regime
A fragmentary article notes German liberals expressing dissatisfaction with the new regime. It mentions calls for moderation by the cabinet and concerns about leadership and policy directions during a period of political transition in Germany.
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Pemlis
Imatin Ce
Paket
Pemereltives
11 Year Old Boy Set Adrift to Earn Living
Aged 11 Mitty McMillan was driven by his parents in a horse drawn wagon toward Pendieren from Adams and left there to fend for himself. He wandered until help came from Mo Hailey. Juvenile Officer John Halles will oversee his welfare while authorities investigate his parents J. D. Memiflin and their plan to move to Ide Wash. The couple have two younger children.
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Mitty McMillan
Ie Potentia
Osie City
Hit Atery
Merning
John Halles
Mo Hailey
J. D. Memiflin
Ide, Wash
Longtime Umatilla County Resident Dies Aged 56
Tom Mean longtime Umatilla County resident and former Pendleton sheriff died at his home on Weer Alia street after a lingering illness from tuberculosis. He was 56, born in Missouri, raised near Youlium, worked as a carpenter and contractor, and had farmed on the Terervition. He survived by his widow an adopted son Herbert Ruppe of Alberta two brothers Henry C. Means of Umatili and James R. Means of Stanfield and a sister Mrs Twendy of Coeur d'Alene Idaho.
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Tom Mean
Omatilla Omanty
Hik
Weer Alia Street
Fenorree
Mr. Means
Missouri
Plains
Junie B. Means
Umatilla County
Youlium
Mr. Means Bs Thule
Pendlxton
Marshal
Pendleton
Herbert Ruppe
Alberta
Henry C. Means
Umatiti
James R. Means
Stanfield
Mre. Twendy
Coeur d'Alene
Tdaho
Price Fixing On Coal Iron Steel And Lumber Awaits Inquiry
Washington Aug 7 President Willem urges speed on the federal trade commission section to determine the extent of governing price fixing on coal iron coke and lumber. The allies press for supplies and the Copper report due in a week. Hoover conferred with General Orecury as the war effort continues. Senate debate on the food bill lingers amid partisan rhetoric.
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Washington
Willem
Fedena
Orecury
Ateeorics
Thallies
Danie
American
Europe
Senate
John Sharp
Wil‘ams
Congress
Willama
Aii
Germany to Make Peace Move? Officials Skeptical
Washington reports officials doubt Germany will offer a peace proposal soon despite talk of a “made in Germany” move that could place the Kaiser in a position of victory. The White House indicates no current peace proposal is planned and no official communication is expected at any time.
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Washington
Germany
America
Diecour
Wheat prices hold firm as markets mix signals
In Chicago on August 7 flour and grain quotes show September wheat at 42.22 2684 with mixed highs and lows and an advance of 2.56 percent. Portland reports prices around 2.20 to 9.25 with reference to bloestem 230, reflecting a steady but unsettled market.
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Chicago
East Oregonian
Law
Lowe
Portland
Ore
Idinli
WAR ALLIES MEET IN LONDON TO DISCUSS IMPROVEMENTS
Allied conference opens in Downing Street with Premier Riley of France Soonino of Italy Patteh of Serbia and other representatives. Switzerland opposes French British plans for golden aid. A Russian prize capture near Postini reports thirteen guns trench weapons and 1200 prisoners taken south of the Postini area.
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London
Riley
France
Soonino
Italy
Patteh
Seta
Antonnaenis
Inde
Herlin
Postini
Ix Arti
Greater strike threat looms in Montana mines
The Montana Metal Trades Council plans action with affiliated unions including boilermakers and machinists after demanding 50 a day and the abolition of the Wing ware plan. A complete mine shutdown is threatened if goals are not met.
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Butte
Montana Muti Trades Council
Geeta Tomor Tou
Rocineie
Electtriciabbs
LOCAL LIBRARY TO COLLECT BOOKS FOR USE BY SOLDIERS
Local library seeks donations of books to aid soldiers. County library officials plan to distribute through chaplains and army centers, with cooperation from the Library Association and community groups. Requested genres include detective stories, biographies, plays, poetry, and modern fiction.
Chamberlain Grills Gore Over War Legislation Delay
Washington dispatch details a heated exchange as Gore accuses Chamberlain of delaying important war legislation, while Chamberlain defends his stance against administration measures. The debate centers on food control and mobilization policies, highlighting partisan fault lines and the push toward sustaining wartime activities.
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Chamberlain
Gore
Washington governs take over petition tale?
Fragmentary OCR notes show references to government take over, people named Jeanette Niashin and Heonellifierdi, with stray terms like minister and act. Details are unclear. no coherent event or date emerges from the legible text.
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