Wounded Prisoners Tortured Allegations Surface in Butte
Cor Operal William V. Sullivan testifies to harsh duties by Lt H B Smith in France. He describes prisoners made to run stairs with arms raised and attend at attention for hours, with brutal treatment of wounded and newly received inmates. Sullivan says Smith was discharged after court martial charges.
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Mont
Aus
H. B
Marine Corps
France
Bmith
Sullivan
King of Porkers Weighs 1100 Pounds and 7 Feet Long
In Algon near Aitz a stockman, Jyntion Vipand, says he refused £26004 for a boat and shunt not to take twice the amount. The article notes a royal retinue and mentions a large porker near 1100 pounds and seven feet from nose to tail. The text is garbled but preserves references to a notable animal and local figures.
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King of Porkers
Algon
Aitz
Calmine
Jyntion Vipand
Stockman
Corot
Felinet
Portuguese Rail Strike Intensifies Amid Conflicts
Lisbon reports rail workers strike turning serious with clashes at Campo de Ourique. Troops fire on demonstrators near Campolide, injuring several police and bystanders. A focus on labor demands and living wages emerges as violence shocks the capital.
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Portugal
Lisbon
Ade
Beiter
Campolide
Linbin
Plan To Extend Gas Stations Blocked In Council Meeting
A group of council opponents stalled an ordinance extending the gas station limit one block toward Main Street. After a lengthy debate the measure was delayed a week to verify property owner endpoints, with petitions for three blocks granted and others rejected. Fire reports and new council appointments were also noted during the meeting.
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Coneilhen
Joe KI
Henry Taylor
Provinus
Main Street
Oho Nver
Claude Penn~land
Ralph Molwom
Matlock Street
Raley
Jackson
Lincoln
Remarriage Rate Of Widows Under Workmen's Comp
Salem Aug 7 Six and four tenths percent of widows of men killed under the workmen's compensation act have remarried within four years after the death of their husbands. Oregon Industrial Accident Commission reports 65 cases from July 1 1914 to June 30 1919 with 10 remarried within one year and 11 with four or more children among the remarried.
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Salem
Oregon
Radi Gane
20000 Will Leave Baltimore to Live In Foreign Lands
Baltimore residents plan emigration to Europe and homeland regions. About 29000 natives, including 2000 radical Russians and many Poles, seek new homes abroad as German and Austrian ties revive interest. Ships and agencies confirm renewed international movement.
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Baltimore
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Poland
Road Worker Charged With Murder Near McKenkie Bridge
Hugenh Aug 7 Martn Clark a road worker at McKenkie bridge was formally charged with the murder of Charlie J. Tigher found dead in the mountain last Saturday. Preliminary hearing set for tomorrow. investigation probes if two men named Clarke involved and which gun fired the shot.
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Tomorow
Taylor and Clark
Clarke
Heickels
Westerners Sought by Fleet Crews in Recruiting Plan
San Francisco Aug 7 Western men are wanted for the Pacific fleet recruiting drive. The plan calls for mingling the entire fleet with Western men and each unit likely will be based at the port where most personnel live.
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San Francisco
Pacific
Roseburg Hunter Dies In Accidental Rifle Shooting
Brad Lew, prominent Roseburg man and business owner, was found dead on a hill near the river dam after a duck hunt. He likely died when a rifle bullet ricocheted upward from a misstep near a fence as he fired at a duck, with his only listed relative being his sister-in-law.
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Rosead EG
Bradlew
Civer Dam
Crodier
Aghiter
Mia
McReyniolds
Ely Lodge
Leaping Tensions on Rome's Territorial Lines
A fragmentary note hints at Rome reflecting on its territorial line and seeking support from allies. The text suggests strategic caution and possible diplomatic maneuvers without detailing concrete actions or dates.
Thirteen Waive Pay for Special Session
Thirteen Multnomah county legislators signed a letter to Governor Olcott waiving salary for a special session to vote on ratifying the national woman suffrage amendment. The meeting, in Yeon building, included W. W. Banks, W. W. Hosford, and others with attendees from Oregon House and Senate. Several lawmakers and advocates discussed support, with more than ten legislators already seeking action.
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Pohwtland
Multnomah County
Olcott
W. W. Banks
Yeon
W .W. Hanks
Ho LL Mieman
KE & Farrell
W. Hosford
Ostir Horne
Fugene BE
Smith
John B. Coffey
Herbert Gordon
AL We Ortom
David B. Lofgren
Dem
Taowia
Gun Moser
B.C. Howell
Huston
John Kill
Hulrsmin Banks
Richards
Joseph Richarden
F. Cc. McFarland
Chester Moore
KK. K. Kubli
Emma Wold
Vivian Pierce
San Diego
Cal
J. F. Singer
PF. Gailigive
Ontario
Suleim
Lin
Woodeon
Morrow County
G. T. Baldwin
Klamath Fall
Burdick
Redmond
T. E. Handley
Anve Thele
Mie Geol
Border passes halted by Mexican government edict
Reports from Laredo indicate Mexican authorities have canceled short time border passes. Officials warn only regular passage with proper credentials will be allowed in the future. Local readers note heightened scrutiny at the border amid recent tensions and enforcement changes.
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Gov't
Lalo
Nuews Laredo
Mexicco
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