English Raid Teuton Lines In Flanders Front Advances
British forces report major push in Flanders with advances near Ypres and Westhoek. They claim capture of Westhoek positions, ground gained at Wort Hora and surrounding sectors, and German resistance broken by raiding parties. Two machine guns seized and prisoners taken.
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Haig
Flanders
West Hoek
Ypres
Wort Horiam
West Daweh
Armieh
Hale
Ceveri Paints
Troop D Boys Preparing for Camp Withycombe
Troop D expects entrainment for Camp Withycombe within 12 to 48 hours as orders to depart arrive. Delays stem from missing kitchen equipment, prompting a fundraising pledge by the troop to buy temporary gear.
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Clachamas
Camp Withycombe
Mdor McDonald
Quadron
Santadm
Repulsed Stosstruppen in French Belgian Front
Paris report describes violent German attacks from Pantheon to Epping de Cheveleny and near Foyleot repulsed by French forces. Heavy combat with many killed or captured, while Stosstruppen offensives along the trenches faced strong French resistance and repulses.
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Paris
Pantheon
Epping de Cheveleny
Belgium
Stowe
Chicago Down Portland Up
Chicago takes a win over Portland in a tight matchup. The report notes a fast start and late surge by Chicago with key plays and a final score around the mid 300s in offense. Oregon and related teams appear in the fragmented lines with unclear details.
New Head Of Antis And Family Wadeworth Accepts Presidency
Mrs James W Wadeworth Jr wife of the United States senator from New York has just accepted the presidency of a national women's relief organization. Wadeworth writes she is reluctant to shoulder more burdens but feels it her duty to meet the office and justify confidence during wartime relief and charity efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Wadeworth
United Stat
New York
Bux
Optiowest Ty
Wadeworth
Local women's groups plan August 14 meeting in Pendleton
Pendleton organizations including women's literary club parent teachers WCTC fraternal and church societies plan a joint meeting August 14 at the Wary club room. The gathering aims to form a permanent federation to coordinate efforts in helping the food economy and related relief work with John Vert as temporary chairman and Mrs. H Caster Oregon state federation president presiding.
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Wrary Club
Mira
John Vert
Pendleton
Mere Chard H Caster
Oregon
State Federation of Woriwa
Calinehided
W. CT. C
Joe Despain Tells More Of Experience At French Front
Pendleton native Joe Despain recounts life on the Western Front in a letter home to his brother Grover Despain. He describes Fourth of July celebrations, pay of about 15 francs per day, and observations of liberty and the Allied cause. He mentions Canadian Expeditionary Force and life behind the lines, hoping for safer days and a return to family.
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Joe Despain
Grover Diespain
Joe Prespain
Pendleton
Oo Iyrence
Franen
Frite
A & Chapin
Theog
Rat
Catedlans
Friinee
Per
Can
Army P. O
London
Enveland
Smuggling Ring Arrests Linked to German Trade
Authorities in New York detain ten suspects tied to a contraband rubber trail between Germany and Belgium. Intercepted on a Red Star steamer, the operation involved shipboard seizures and a network connected to Holland and American trade agencies.
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New York
Aum
Hernia
Belginn
Hell
Holland
America
Iiegal
Eight Local Men Chosen for Second Officers Camp
A list from Oregon details eight local men selected for the second officers reserve camp at Kan Prandere and a larger roster of state nominees. Notables include Charnes Despain, James Abee, Chester A. Fee, Frederick Steiner, and John H. Wheeler among others, with numerous Pendleton, Portland, and Salem names. The compiled roster, continuing on page seven, covers many communities and professions.
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Hehe Comte County
Kan Prandere
East Oregonian
Charnes Despain
Focal
A. C
James Abeer Bee
Elivate Toroey
Junes A. Pee
Chester A. Fee
Ile
Farl W. Hamman
Beho
Loman G. Mierer
Me and
Manner
Bowman Hotel
James C. Conville
Portland
Pat Foley
le Grandl
Cari 1. Garriet
Salhem
Arther M. Geary
Terr
Donald B. Rice
Hartman Abstract Co
Farl Sichrer
Jefferam
Senator Steiner
MacCor
Walter T. Bird
John HH
Petknagm
Corvallis
Jesse FE
Ballon
Dotn J. Brevehtion
la Grande
Henry J. Beremain
North Ren
Thomas Khurns
Prenton
Kurene
Alexander
Darry
Astoria
Pan
Cranter
Alfred SV. Carpenter
Medifort
Jenjamin H. Cooper
Atrhae W. Clothier
Wasco
Jecph
Cariashan
Klaomth
Kaeneih K. Coanter
Comite
Aston NW
Cohen
William Hh
Carieon
Wallace
Caufield
Oregon City
William G. Curry
Rosebore
James W. Crawfort
Charlie 1
Despain
Pendleton
William J. Dallas
Newberg
Tot
M. F Panchn
Yale
Harry A. Dorman
Albert Hi. Decurch
Albert Mo Eygeerds
Tadwance
Haskell
Perrin
Forest Chow
Fawertt
Cheter AL Ver
Wanklie
Gerlee
Gere Si
Hele
Rex
Gerdner
Curt
Gabrielson
Salon
Archer M.reary
Elsworth
Mortland
Pen
Hobotlaw
Oneson City
Wittina Fy Iteraphill
Garagte Pass
Fert W. Hamman
Fetee
Witten Warris
Silom
Kenoeh Friedtman
Goptific Revtoew
Poertiand
Mieerine Khemarhalt
Ieee
Hettion
Renin Prank
Namlin
Rosotere
Thepdage J. Flecite
Leenand
Wopfield
Herbert
Hoker Fort S. Harborne
Warry
Wubtord
Mewlford
Janes ¢. Johnsen
Old Beach
Here
Jona
Korinefield
Fav Jordin
Wolllings W
Johnston Pourna
Pronklin Korelt
Portsneed
Anmhew Koerner
Pamplin von HW Donehar
Monmonahforce FE
Lownard
Collins Off Grain Business 10 Government
Henry W. Collin tendered the entire grain plant to the government in a letter to Blert Bert. The document notes buying department charges and operating expenses, with confusion in the text. It suggests government action and possible liquidation of the plant, reflecting uncertain financial pressures.
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Henry W. Collin
Severnrme
Blerbert
Bewver
Gulliveoffre
Mont
Fis
Netic
Peti- Geen
Soldier Insurance Indemnity Plan Bills Filed in Both Houses
Indemnity plan paired with a bill for soldier insurance introduced today in both houses. Meanwhile Pendleton’s water supply to grow by adding 1.5 million gallons daily via a Thorn Hollow spring tapping pipe line. Construction camp set, repairs underway from last winter damage, and a summer start planned on the 2.9 mile Shaplish Springs pipeline to finish before the dry season.
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Pendleton
Thorn Hollow
Liomon i
Shaplish Springs
Postponed Draft Protection Day Likely Shifts to September 4
XTRA WASHINGTON August reports the drafted army protection day may be delayed from September 1 to September 4 to ease traffic. Crowder sought permission from Secretary Taft to adjust the date. New bond issue planned. McAdoo to request larger bond authorization as Congress resumes.
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Washington
Aus
Crowder
Taker
Local men fail draft tests in Oregon as exemptions rise
In Pendleton and surrounding areas 11 of 73 local men failed physicals for the draft. Others filed exemptions or await examination as the board processes more claims. Names listed include Emil Heinrich Hieb from Pt and Lonis Shippen Tower Cayuse among those seeking exemptions or pending medical rulings. Reported examinations continue through the afternoon with pending verdicts expected tomorrow.
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Ncon
Monty
McFann
Emil Henrieh
Whorialis
Ciitsen
Germany
Ares
Karl G Oleen
Milton
John &. Sheasley
Pesditton
Louis Shippentower
Tot Rock
William
Dupuis Nolin
Mike F Mielak
Pendleton
Martin Conrad
Lawrence G. Collink
Bihagio
Prark Graham
Weston
Wilbur R. Collins
Carla Ancemon
Pendleton- Hally
Miltiy
Lewis Gundersin
Au. Riper
Walter Do
Lebrint
Pendlleton
Edward ¢ Welker
Holdman
Frank & Greyham
Herman C Where
Orn
Shides Atheta
Charles G Webb
William J, McGareige
Drift Fence Project Planned by Forest Service
A 15 mile drift fence is proposed by the Forest Service stretching from Nelson pastry teur Lehre aprimer to the Wieterme boundary. Construction details reference standard Pores Supermanr Corde and Camas and Hidaway entite mapping. Specifications to be cited from Okiah Mercaa and related firms including Pedlepat Hulktina Pradteten.
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Forest Service
Manet
Forestry Service
Nelson
Easthern
Pedlepat
Hulktina
Pradteten
Ten Thousand Insurance for Each Soldier at Eight Per Annum
A plan provides each soldier with ten thousand dollars in insurance, eight dollars annually per premium, with generous compensation to wives of fallen soldiers and additional pay for children.
Insurance bill proposal maps wartime aid for soldiers
Washington Aug 10 President approves and Secretary McAdoo urges passage of a broad insurance and indemnity bill for soldiers and dependents. It guarantees eight dollars monthly per thousand dollars of coverage up to 20,000 with additional allowances for wives and children, total disability, funerals, and dependent support. The plan substitutes pension provisions, demands funding for two years at about 64 million, and details monthly pay, wife and child allowances, and survivor benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McAdoo
British Labor Decides to Attend Stockholm Conference
British labor officials debated participation in the international conference at Stockholm in September. About 296,000 workers were represented by delegates from all elements, with the core issue whether Britons should join the meeting. Several socialist factions held opposing views.
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London
Stockholm
Sonshine
Om Beng Boond
Wellen Chur
Pearentine S
Farsi Tey
Partioin
Berlin Claims Gain Over Russian Forces
Fragmentary wartime report describes lines near Berlin showing a claimed Russian setback. The text references penetration of trenches and movement near the front, but is garbled and difficult to parse for precise dates or unit names.
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Berlin
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Stosstrauppen
Kaiser
Chicago
ANTIS
Steiner
Fee Brothers
Warner, Rice
Wheeler
Presidio
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Wilem
Househiders
Gost
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