Americans in Victory Parade Haig Announces Yank Drive
General Haig reports cooperative progress with British in the push through enemy lines. Monday marks the final opportunity for women to enlist as nurse reserves in Virginia, with Mrs Todd urging county participation and reporting ten enrollments so far.
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Ardy
United States
Freserve
Virginia Todd
Patriotic Service League
Devirer
Bectien
Armatida County
Todd Iherself
Neo Reporty
Girict
Todd
Behe
Hermiston
Choewap
French surround Monte Didier in sudden blow
Aug 10 reports from London and other bureaus say French forces have captured Favrelles and totally surrounded Monte Didier. Humbert's army advances on a wide front southeast of Monte Didier while Debney's forces extend the right flank, encircling the city with thousands of prisoners said to have been taken.
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Mont Didier
London
Favrelles
Monte Didier
Lowell Mellett
Pris
Liberte
Punch
Theo Pienect
Mont
PAIA
Mont Veidier
Ayenourt
Lefretoir
Paverellex
Mont Dilier
Mont Wider Naw
Combined Allied Drives Claim 90 000 Prisoners
The report states 90 000 to 60 000 prisoners declared for the Allies in co ordinated drives across Bomme and Marie drives. It notes use of 600 cannons and praises Allied air and naval support. British French and American efforts are credited, with emphasis on combined command and steady offensive momentum.
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Newport
Liond
Mireed Foley
Privoneres
Iowa
Corporal Floyd Hall Posts A French Apple Tree Camp Letter
Corporal Floyd Hall writes from France to his parents about a camp under an apple tree. He describes travel, a peaceful night watch, and the beauty of the countryside while noting military routines, aircraft overhead, and a sense of routine life despite war.
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Corporal Floyd Hall
Apple Tree
France
Floyd Hall
J. le Hall
Bing
Franne
Repor
Aeanee
Tam Weiling
Corwinnea
Tucker Jost
Cnn
VIVE L' AMERIQUE DRY THROUGH FRANCE SAYS JIM STURGIS
A France letter from Lt James Ho Sturgis describes wounded officers in Clearmont Perrand praising American troops. He notes rumors of a prisoner claim and mentions American sentiment, with French crowds shouting support and pride in the U S soldiers.
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France
Jim Sturgis
Sin
Atursin
Ligutenant
James Ho
Sturgis
Totm Ss
Sturgla Puipidew
Thor
Joly
Clearmont-Perrand
Walla Walle
Gierman
Hosh Taylor
Athena
Orders in for 1918 Round-Up Seats Indicate Big Crowd
Orders received for seats suggest large attendance at the 1918 Round-Up. Early gate sales show strong interest with several named buyers from Portland and Mitchell. The schedule hints Ventleton as a likely winner of a prominent event on September 19th.
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Becrvisey Marth
Vesle Center Bombarded as Allied Forces Press Center
In France at Aix on 14, Americans press the German center north of the Vesle while wings at Fifteen are comparatively quiet. Frank J. Taylor reports continual bombardment and shifting local tempo as the battle lines stabilize around the Vesle sector.
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Frank J. Taylor
France
Aix
Vice Ban Around Army Camps Expands Ten Miles
Washington August 1 The prohibition against viewing near military camps stations govern ment and naval jurisdictions will apply within ten miles of army camps and naval stations under orders from the Secretary of War and the Navy Department extending to all territory inside the radius.
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Washington
Aue
Govia W
Army Camje
Hoaker
Latety
No Breathing Spell For Fritz Foch Plan
Paris Ava 14 The significance of the Sonne battle in the winter phase of the campaign centers on General Petit's plan to retain the siege and keep pounding the dual range within breathing energy The second phase develops as Foch aims to keep the German troops from delivering to the front while weather allows further advances and operations across the line.
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Paris
Ava
General Peet
Important Railway Centers Bombed in Latest Offensive
Allied defense reports indicate bombed railway hubs in the Hoar region and newly captured lines near Mone Deiter, with several fronts extending southeast of Reve. The editor notes a potential shift in control as opposition to restrictive measures grows, while defense fortifications and troop deployments remain stressed by the continued drive toward wider strategic objectives.
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Contelte
Nienia
Time has arrived for greatest effort in war
Washington Aug 19 Manch Todas told correspondents the time for Americas great effort in the war has arrived. The country was hit hard and keep the foe guessing a great advantage. Fech relaxed driving tactics while allies press to widen a German setback on the fronts near Amiens. Imperial prisoners and patrols report heavy fighting and rail lines threatened as Allied advances force German retreats. Spooner returned from New York and resumes duties at Hrethers grocery store.
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Washington
Manch Todas
Correspondenta
America
Fech
Allies claim 24000 prisoners since Thursday in rapid advance
Haig said cooperating with British forces the Moirancourt objective was captured and 24000 prisoners taken since August 8. The communique reported allied progress along the front from Monte Didier to the Ancre with French forces taking Letronquoy Lefretoy and Assainvillers and Canadians and Australians securing Bouchoir Mehari court Lihons Raincourt Proyart Morlancourt and the high ground southeast.
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London
Picardy
Haig
Moirancourt
Monte Didier
Ancre
Letronquoy
Lefretoy
Assainvillers
No Task Too Hard For U S Soldiers Honored by France
General Depetitte praised American troops north of the OCDRCQ noting no task is too difficult for them. He said French and American divisions under his command operate with equal effort and spirit, signaling high regard for their cooperation and performance.
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U.S
France
Depetitte
Patriotic Service League Pledges Salvation Army Support
The Patriotic Service League pledges support for the Salvation Army in Umatilla County. Officials praise wartime efforts and urge donations to aid soldiers and families as funding drives begin in November and extend through early winter.
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Patriotic Service League
Salvation Army
Umatilla County
Lloyd George declares tunnel end near
London reports Premier David Lloyd George stating the tunnel project nears completion. He predicts the end of a long era and signals continued vigilance against threats, urging resolve as workers anticipate final phases and safety milestones.
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Lloyd George
United States and British Troops Press Picardy Battle
Aug 18 troops joined British forces in the Picardy battle after lying in reserve. They moved with veterans into action, storming and defending positions as a coordinated assault unfolded within an hour using a full set of objectives.
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Simmsith
German base useless. French advance nears Chadlocs
London reports the German base at Chadlocs is unusable as Allied forces push toward Montdidier and Nesta canal. The town is expected to be captured before night. one American division of 27,500 men is fighting north of the Somme. A man named Earl Thompson injured his thumb while chopping wood and was rushed to St Antihony's hospital.
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London
Chadlocs
Noyon
Neste
Mont iNdier
Theo
Paverones Aml Ascainvilliors
Somme
Earl Thompson
Meevred- Hh
Freon
St Antihony's Hospital
Captain M'cinnis Visit Cancelled
Corvallis report says Captain M'cinnis visit is canceled after war department directive. No further applications for officer training school admissions will be received until further notice. Captain Meine was to arrive, stay at Hotel Pendleton, and seek admission opportunities.
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M’cinnis
Corvallis
Aue
Erin
War Department
Meine
Et- Villa
Col Mecinttss
Hotel Pendleton
Ren
Officers Training Schools
Umatilla County Called Up On For 300 Men Aug 26
Umatilla County is ordered to muster 300 men for service in the National Army. Pendleton draft boards prepare lists as registrants near final examination. Officials note many still to be examined and resist an earlier draft order. The call reflects statewide mobilization efforts and local administrative steps.
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Vittita County
Callel USA
Heen
Draper, Eeerpeiare
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