Birds Sweep Germany With Air Raids and Bomb Drops
British air raids over Germany in July totaled ninety missions with extensive bombing of Somme bridges and railway lines. From Aug 13 clear weather enabled heavy operations as American squadrons aided, dropping sixty eight tons of bombs in 24 hours and destroying six enemy aircraft while hurling hangars. Six Britons were reported missing in action.
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London
Germany
Air Ministry
Somme
Terrorism Seen Spreading in Russia Violence
A diplomatic message describes anti Nolkheviki terrorism spreading from Petrograd districts toward Baltic provinces. The Hipnenburner Post says the murder was not political. Two prominent enemies of German rule in Livonia are suspected.
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Rusia
Petrograd
Baltic
Herr von Sentech
Wenden
Laevonia
Hipnenburner Post
Livonia
12000 Called for Limited Service to Leave Aug 30
Washington Aug 15 Crowior today called 12 000 Limited service whites for entrainment Austin 39 Washington and Orewa are inclidva.
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Washington
Austin 39
Orewa
Americans Arrive Today in Siberia War Update
Washington reports the 27th infantry from Manila will arrive at Vinadivestokojoy to cooperate with Szecho Slovakians and the Japanese as part of a Manila to Vin., about 1200 men. Separate notes mention Bilin and a SW trial set for Thursday. Federal Judge said the big WW trial will go to the jury next Thursday after a long delay.
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Manila
Vinadivestokojoy
Thiele
Bilin
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Chicago
Iandiy
Uhag
Slim Allen to Ride in Pendleton Round-Up
Slim Allen arrives from Canada to compete at Pendleton Round-Up. He rode broncs and placed at Medicine Hat and Lethbridge shows, bringing news of entrants from Canada including Dave White and others. Allen, a noted Arizona bronc rider, plans to stay a day before heading north with wife Lily Allen, who is also a copper rider.
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Pendleton
Canada
Medicine Hut
Lethbridge
Allen
Arizona
Countesia
Cow
White
Allon
Nin
KaiserLost Out On Battlefield A Month Ago Today
New York August 16 A month ago Germany lost the war on the battlefield when American forces broke the center of Hindenburgs fifth offensive and drove the Germans back from the Marne at Javbonne The initial counter blow compelled Hindenburg to retire and three days later Foch ordered a general attack along the Marne.
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Is. W. T. Mason
New York
Germany
Hindenburg
Marne
Javbonne
New Yank Troops Totaled 2,300,000 by July 1 1919
A new ruling yields 2,300,000 American troops by July 1 1919. The measure promises strength to break the foe line at will and accelerate victory in the war effort.
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America
Maximum Manpower Policy Aims to Shorten War in France
Senate testimony by Chief of Staff March urges a 4,000,000 man American army to join allies in France under a commander in chief. He predicts 2,460,000 in France by July 1919 and argues mass mobilization will shorten the war. Secretary Baker notes work or fight amendment and draft age exemptions, with President focusing on Western Front strategy.
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Senate
Chamberlain
March
Germany
Jule
Masimeni
America
War Department
Folley
Haker
Charmberlain Caid
French are establishing beyond Ribécourt in invasion push
Paris reports French forces infiltrating German positions in the Oise valley north of Ribécourt with outposts east and north of the town, expanding toward Ourscamp forest near Pimprez and within two miles of Noyon. Allied prisoners total 72,000 with 1700 guns. Picardy drive records show 30,344 prisoners, including 4,300 French capture, 10,000 Germans later listed. Haig notes ongoing raids and artillery actions between Avre and Oise.
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Paris
Oise Valley
Ribecourt
Ourscampex
Pimprez
Noyon
Picardy Drive
Haig
Mumbert
Peration
Bebo de Paris
These Men Go To Fight For Freedom
These men set out this morning for the service of their country. Named are Eugenr J. Loria John W. Foam Witton T. Aten Henry J. Thvode Gerald Garrett Senoch Priediy John He Larenarn Prevent Uhemdrick Clanece I. Spear Arthur Morris.
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John W. Foam
Witton T. Aten
Henry J. Thvode
Gerald Garrett
Senoch
Priediy John He Larenarn
Prevent
Uhemdrick
Clanece I. Spear
Arthur Morris
Ten Men Leave Umatilla County Amid Cheerful Sendoff
A group of ten men departed at 7730 a.m. for Torthund amid cheering friends and relatives. A luncheon was served by the Honor Guard and shipmates provided the service staff. Cards and games were exchanged as the men prepared for their journey and ritual duties.
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Umatilla
Torthund
Caipteen
Mixx
Touth
Casualties Issued Today Report From Washington
Secretary Baker announced today the release of 112 casualties as part of military updates. The report lists names and statuses, with officials emphasizing accuracy in casualty accounting and public disclosure.
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Washington
Baker
Huo
German Aviators Bomb Front and Rear Areas on Veale River
German air crews intensified operations along the Veale river sector, dropping more airplane bombs than cannon shells on American front and rear areas. Reports indicate heavy aerial bombardment with limited infantry engagement and advancing air power near the lines.
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U. S
Veale
Clee
Education Head Seeks Repeal of Unjust Ruling
Washington August 15 Aviation Claxton today urged repeal of a ruling barring married teachers. The ruling bars men married to women who can work from holding positions, while women can support families, leaving qualified men unemployed.
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Washington
Mt Ei
Ile
Ih Oli
Allied losses in Pigardy smaller than German captives
In a Washington dispatch dated August 5 the report notes Allied losses in Pigardy are fewer than the number of German prisoners taken. A Senate lack of quorum prevented a convening of a session, leaving manpower questions unresolved.
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Senate
Washington
Ang
Over the Top Exposition at Pen Gleten Carnival
A Derabord weeklong carnival in Pen Gleten next Monday features a go show lineup including the Whip and electric feria wheel. The event promotes an exotic entertainment program with acts like the Mirachs Shoe and the Strange Girl in all the world, supported by about 200 attendees and various attractions.
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Elentie Feria
Proclamation to Reissue Registration for Young Men
President will issue proclamation requiring all men born since June 5 1898 and before August 24 1908 to register on August 14. Local boards and draft officials anticipate about 15000 registrants in Matrix County based on June figures and estimates. Officials urge widespread publicity to ensure timely registration and avoid interference with upcoming September draft.
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E O. Draper
Draper
Alleaeter
Conmrenn
Aufusl
Claes
Hia Registracion
Jocal Boride
Amine's Cathedral Rededicated Today
The Amiens Cathedral, protected by sandbags and unused, was rededicated today amid Allied operations near the British front. Reports note German withdrawals toward Hapumeta and ongoing combat in the area.
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William Phillip
Hapumeta
Amiens
Umatilla County to Register 3200 Under New Law
Pendleton details received from local boards outline master plan for enrollment under a proposed nationwide reform. Officials note registration targets and the setup of recount and registration teams across all precincts, mirroring last year’s procedures.
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Umatilla County
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