Russians Fight Bravely on Their Galician Front
London reports Haig stating gains northwest of Boxhoote, with behind the lines movements suggesting German nervousness as the Flanders offensive stalls. Allies press scattered thrusts along the west front, while Slav soldiers are praised for bravery in the Balkan sector near Kimpelung amid continued progress.
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London
Haig
Boxschoote
Flanders
West Front
War Office
Kimpelung
Won't Take Blanket Indians for Army
Washington Aut 8 The War Department says it is unlikely blanket Indians from reservations will be drafted. Officials expect many wards of the government would be exempt if they chose, as they are under guardianship, but fear they prefer old ways and may not adapt to modern warfare in France.
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Washington
Battlefront
France
Big Conference With the Kaiser in Amsterdam
An important conference at grand headquarters is announced with military, governmental, and diplomatic leaders to participate. Crown Prince Hindenburg Ludendorff Michi melis Dr Kulmann and other officials are listed as attendees. The meeting aims to discuss foreign policy and military matters despite ongoing programs.
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Amsterdam
Ati
Thriale
Michaeslin
D'Sousid
Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Michwelis
Kulmann
Vier
Hoifferich
von Strun
Oftien
Texans Try to Break Draft Disruptions Reported
Twenty Texans involved in a draft disturbance were arrested, with several armed with rifles. Authorities say members previously linked to the Farmer and Laborers Protective Association and now with the I. W. W. coordinated actions after a prior alert two weeks earlier.
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Emory Texan
Aitim T
Iitat
Eight of 45 deemed fit in draft examination
Dr J J McFaul reported only eight of the first 45 drafted men examined were physically disabled, with 37 tested yesterday and 15 tested this morning, rejections minimal. Candidates listed include Manuel Mouede Pendleton and Harry H Keller Athena, among others in Pendleton and nearby towns.
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J. J. McFaul
Oreton
McFaul
EH. & Carter
Welay
Manuel Mouede
Penileton
Harry H. Keller
Athena
Kelly Pendleton
John Wataon, Jr
Uniatii
Claud M. Eby
Pendleton
Join
Kelly
Freewater
Baker Man Targets Draft Boys Schemes Exposed
A Baker man promotes commercial services to drafted men, announcing readiness to supply draft information and answering questions for fees. The push includes a phone locator and various charges for notices exemption certificates and certificates. The article notes the city of Hooker pioneered such enterprise and warns drafted men to avoid risk.
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Hooker
Fmtrintum
J. L. Bouly
Paker
J. A. Wardell
Trinity
Baker
Wniwer
Pyaker
North Side Paving to Start Four More Blocks
Four additional blocks are slated for widening paving on Madison Street from Wilton to Martin and Jackson from Madison to Monroe, plus Monroe Street from Jackron to Washington and Washington Street from Monroe to Main. City council and Warren construction Co discuss delays, park area timing, and contract widenings affecting pole placements. The Willow Street grading delay due to labor shortages continues, with a new crew to be secured and work resumed Friday.
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Pftret
Fasolutiona
Madizon Jatreet
Wilton
Martin
Jackson
Malin
Monroe
Monroe Street
Jack Ron
Washington
Iatreet
Taylor Volemd
Warren
Madison Street
Willow Street
Provost Marshall Greatly Modifies Draft Physicals
Washington Aug 9 The provost marshal general has greatly modified physical requirements for the new nations army increasing available men. Dental work will restore teeth, allowing defective teeth to be accepted with time to complete work. Weight reductions from five to twelve pounds are made by height, chest measurements, and a half inch less for those taller than five feet eight. Eye and ear tests are slightly relaxed, excluding fewer men.
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Provost Marshall
Washington
New Nations Army
Crowder
Teuton Draft Evasion Plot Nets International Links
A United States agent exposed a German linked scheme to evade the draft by mailing anti draft propaganda to men ordered for physical examination. The mailings included instructions on how to evade service and claimed German origin. District Attorney Allen cited evidence of prewar German machinery at work in British Columbia and Portland linked to political aims. The seized materials bore the sign Conscientious Objectors and urged exemptions, asserting the draft law catches few.
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Seattle
Aur
United States
Allen
Alve von Alvensleben
Portland
British Columbia
Illinois Man Aims to Boost Round-Up Attendance
A Joliet resident at 1203 BHifenboth Street plans a round-up promotion to bring Illinois visitors to Pendleton show. He seeks support from East Oregonian readers to fund advertising and mail costs, hoping to mobilize others in his state. He intends to travel to Pendleton next month to advance the effort.
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Illinois
T. Clown
Bhifenboth Street
Joliet
Aleo
Emaar
Doctors Doped Men to Evade the Draft in a Medical Plot
A historical report reveals doctors used unverified substances to secretly drug draftees. Investigators linked allegations to a wider conspiracy, noting medical staff reportedly administered agents to mask symptoms and avoid conscription.
Hoover poised to become food controller for nation
Washington August reports Hoover awaiting the president’s word to formally designate him as food controller. Machinery for enforcing the sweeping law is ready as agencies nationwide await orders from Washington. Hoover and Wilson conferred, plan to start with a volunteer basis, reduce prices, cut waste, and implement cooperative lines from producer to consumer once named.
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Washington
Hoover
Wilson
Central
Potato Crop Output Sets Record High
Washington August The department of agriculture has estimated the potato crop at 467 million bushels or a hundred million bushels above the average and the largest in history.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Tighten Grip on Coal City in Front Line Moves
Canadian forces raided north west of Lens, inching forward to tighten grip on Coal City. British use gas waves along Belgian dunes as artillery duels and air battles continue. Front-wide activity rises with Germans seeking changes on the Frith front amid weather. Air patrols clash after German reconnaissance planes. British northeast of Loos comes under heavy shelling. Ypres and Comines canal region endure intense fire.
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Simms
Paris
Lens
Loos
Ypres
Comines Canal
Did Control Act Lower the Price in Oregon Wheat Market
Chicago reports reveal price ranges for wheat today with open high low figures from Oregon markets. Special to East Oretonian notes ranges around $2.27 and Portland figures list club bluestem around $2.36 to $2.41, showing fluctuations amid market activity.
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Chicago
Portland
Portland, Ore
Aug
Bluestem
Interstate ruling targets circuitous lumber routes
Washington August 8 The Interstate Commerce Commission tentatively held that railroad practices moving lumber by circuitous routes to collect extra hauling charges are unlawful and wasteful The commission said switching charges exceeding two or three dollars are unlawful
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Comiminion
Poles and Parked Cars Stir City Council Clash
Council debated old pole street lighting and curbside obstructions caused by parked cars and delivery wagons. Folsom sought the pole status, Phelps and Taylor argued intent, threats of a citywide revolt surfaced if poles removed, merchants urged bonds, and the meeting adjourned without action.
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Cour
Folsom
Phelpe
Taylor
Phelps
Jack Robinson
Courncilman Pentland
Pent and Eres
Deliverien
Umi
Food Control Bill Powers President With Emergency Measures
The bill authorizes the President to direct business and plant operations, seize mines and oil lands, fix minimum wheat prices, regulate food products, and expand federal trade enforcement. It funds security and anti-gambling actions, forbids foreign price manipulation, and directs price determinations through courts and commissions. The measure aims to stabilize supplies, control distribution, and curb speculation while expanding military and civilian feed readiness.
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Senate
T Saibhert Centre
Pomident
Federal
Tibton
Ube
Council of Ha
Bowen
Cape Alfover
Smoke screens as French planes appear over German lines
Aug 9 reports massive smoke clouds over the German front as they fail to seize air superiority from the French. German batteries now use portable smoke generators, placed 250 meters from each gun, aligned with the wind. Generators are positioned 8 meters apart with emplacements ready to shift with wind changes.
Government hires Meyer Bloomfield to keep shipyard peace
Washington reports the government has employed Meyer Bloomfield to head off strikes and labor trouble in shipyards. He met with Shipping Board and Navy officials and will tour southern yards to organize efforts. About 100000 was allocated for the division. Bloomfield formerly led Boston's vacation bureau and chaired the Employment Association of America.
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Washington
Meyer Bloomfield
America
Bloomfield
Shipping Board
Navy
Ledivional
Boston
Employment Association of America
Government to Have Control Ocean Rates
Conferees between Chalten Hurley of the United States shipping and Connor Guthrie of Britain moved closer to Anglo American joint control of ocean rates and shipping transitions. Officials announced the transition plan, with full government control of coastwise freight matters and loading and unloading operations, likely to be ordered next week. The move signals a major shift in how American and British interests manage sea transport and port logistics.
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Washington
And
Chalten Hurley
United States
Connor Guthrie
Une
Weston
Hogs Price Slips Amid Chicago Trading
Fragments indicate hogs traded in Chicago with prices around 16.75 per unit, while the text is garbled and unclear on exact volumes or dates. The note mentions price pressures and salted margins, implying a high overbear market but details are unreadable.
Ambiguous OCR Record From Undated Local Notice
Fragmentary text shows garbled names and phrases about a sale and local street operations. unreadable in parts, with scattered capitalized terms like sale and street. core facts cannot be determined beyond a local sale note and municipal reference.
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Boxhoote
Kaiser
Texans
LAO Commission TO
Ale
Pte Eenimievin
Saacre
Baker Man
Main Street
Coancilaman Pheing
North Mall
Secy Lane
Arrawaneyak
Prestiin KR
Cet
Boone
Rirnace
Lotte Premetis
Law
Coal City
Umicag
Buttm
Aus
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