Somme Front Fires Raze German Positions on Front Line
French observers report heavy artillery and air activity along the Somme front, with intense bombardment from the Allied side. The bombardment concentrates near the Comble plateau and approaches villages west of Kyrlenay, with German forces sustaining pressure as French lines push toward Lane.
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Henry Wood
Bumme
Worserhoe
Colld
Flatner
Bomoe Gatthly
Complere
Weet
Merdime Oy
Hasdecourt
Seine
Wenronte
Kyrlenay
Batten
Sopecourt
It Might Have Been Covered With Dirt
An elderly farmer, Mr Neagle Nie, owned wheat in a county area and spent hours inspecting fields after a decision to visit the farm. He drove across the county to examine the crop and assess its condition, considering potential remedies and outcomes.
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Newel
Neagle
Worchoof
Oenivina
Offspring All Twins in One Family Stuns Society
A landmark tale from the colonial era describes a Canadian family with seven sets of twins and several generations spanning from grandparents to great grandchildren. The narrative highlights the rarity of multiple multiple births within a single kin group and notes the social attention drawn by such a prolific pairing of siblings.
Apartment House Replaces Snyder Home in Lakeahien Portland
In a local development note, an apartment house is planned to replace the Snyder residence in Lakeahien Portland. The article mentions a burn incident last week and quotes builder Mr Maughtin, with details on the structure and site preparation.
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Snyder
Reservation Farmers Urged to Use Irrigation Privileges
A federal communications memorial discusses Umatilla River water rights. The United States Attorney advises Pendleton Holt Mill and reservation farmers to rely on established irrigation privileges, despite external requests to halt pumping water. The ruling references the 1918 Diversion case and states water use must align with reservation needs for agricultural and domestic use.
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Umatilla
United Stated
Pendleton
Twe Farmen
Swartalander
Portland
Dhe
Swartelander
Halwit HL
Maunkin
Depidy Uinder Diviniit
Mair Swartelinder
United States Attornes
Jay
Mexican Policy Support Praised by Col Ledwidge Speech
Col T. Po Ledwidge spoke before an El Paso crowd arguing for intervention. He listed perceived American interests and warned against withholding action. The talk criticized President Wilbon Kite for not urging stronger measures and claimed factions planned to influence U.S. policy.
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Meslou
Harrison Gray Ola
Yutre Niles
Chars P
Taft
Squire Mites
Niles
Teh
T. Po Ledwitee
Ene Gineers
Cortana
Wudlone
Orenston
Wilwon
National Defense Plan Approved in Congress Clash
Washington reports Virtually complex approval process for the rational defense program. Conferees and the administration pushed for swift adoption while building prerequisites were debated and voting was incomplete. The plan passed with a favorable vote despite dissent.
Russian Offensive Overshadows Teutons In Eastern Front
Fragmented World War II era report describes Russian advances and German defenses with references to Hindenburg era units and retreating fronts. Vague notes speak of shifting attacks, attempts to halt Soviet breakthroughs, and disjointed official statements within a dated war page.
Happy Canyon Company Organized and Show Plans Formed
The Happy Canyon Company is formally organized with stockholders approving plans to perpetuate the popular evening show. Four sites were considered for Happy Canyon including Main Street and Round-Up Park, with concerns over distance from Main Street and the need for funds to build. The stockholders agreed no minor children would gamble at tables, and a temporary chairman led the meeting with committees formed to nominate officers and directors for the new venture.
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Main Street
Wilton’ le
Sain Street
Mall Street
Sean
Walters’ Island
Happy Canyon
Pete
Clarke
J. V. Tallman
J. Hoy Haley
Will Gage
Stockhollere
Trainmen Demand Eight Hour Day Investigation Outline
Federal mediator Chambers said Wilson would present a concrete proposition before about six hundred railway employes regarding an eight hour day. Trainmen urged the president and managers to outline the investigation method and let workers decide on a factory eight hour day, with overtime pay kept for a trial period.
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Washington
Chambers
Wilson
General
White House
New York
Wilwan
Auti
Stx
Tralmion
W. RB. Carter
Firemenn Brotherhood
Diane Carter
Patriotic Airs of Mexican Band Sur Border Militiamen
The Oregon and Washington guardsmen gathered under a desert sun as a Mexican band played. Troopers saluted when the band unexpectedly played the Star Spangled Banner, with Americans cheering and snapping to salute in the heat.
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Band Sur
Oregon
America
Dixie
Trial Set for Five Men in Bomb Plot Murder Case
Five defendants including Thomas Mooney and Israel Wainberg were arraigned on murder charges linked to a parade bombing. Judge John Mulley presided as the trial date was set amid dramatic courtroom scenes and partner unions.
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San Francisco
Aum
Thomas Mooney
Mrs. Mooney
Warren Willings
Edward Nolan
Israel Wainberg
Count De Salis Appointed Envoy on Special Mission
Count De Salis has been appointed envoy extraordinary on a special mission to Pope Benedict. He succeeds Sir Heorey Howard and is an experienced diplomat who served in Britain Madrid Cairo and Berlin. He was minister in Montenegro when the war began.
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Vondon
Hughes Answers Call of His Country in Oregon Tour
Portland crowds cheered Hughes as he rode in an automobile through the streets. He spoke at the Ad Club luncheon and addressed the Press Club reception. An auto tour along the Columbia Highway was planned with an expected ten thousand Hear Hughes at the Ice Palace. He said he was a Republican Ad Club spokesman and that he answered his country’s call, advocating a sound businesslike administration and a constructive program.
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Bheemd Hughes
Henson Hotel
Hoe
Hun
Ad Club
Presa Club
Columbia Highway
Ice Palace
America
Hughen
Republican Ad Club
Oregon
Sept Options Reach $1.44 at Chicago Today
Chicago market notes indicate September options reached 1.44 with varied quotes as of Aug 16. The report, datelined Chicago and Portland, lists prices including open and low ranges and references regional commodity terms and traders.
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Chicago
One Killed Four Hurt In Auto Accident Seattle
Aug 16 One person was killed and four injured when an interurban car struck an automobile at Lake Ballingers movie north of Seattle.
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Seattle
Lake Ballingers
Here
Grouse Hunters See Six Men After Every Bird Opening Day
Opening day draw finds six hunters per bird as Lisnit woods echo with activity. Chief Gurdane and Walter Freaning witness hunts with several shots and close calls, while locals anticipate the annual trek into the mountains and the lure of mountain tips and bag limits.
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Clery
Soyecourt
Champagne
Tialg
Gniiuniewil
Laut Aga
Pedro
Fodine Taviin
Taedwier
Aintivan
Minton
Mexico
Wiha
Aiba
Hoth
Lakeahien of
Rege
Eihithine
Maughtin
Dan May
Oneyon
Pordietun
B. L. Swartelander
Thespnet Falts
United States
Ryle Tekbwr We WL da Dines
Col. Ledwidge
Huerta
Columbus
Amtha Interoets
el Paso
Herta
John Wilkes
Lineula
Huera
Mic
Wilbon Kite
von Aim
Caltet
Smoerkin
Douglie
William J. Heart
Nine
National Defense Plan
Sue
Congress
Stoched River
von Jagow
Indies
Carl Ackerman
Hindenbuergs
Hlebertheim- Wanding
Joao Roel
Maine
Westrane
Happy Canyon Company
Wiener
Peemie
Gorizia
Bersaglieri Cycle Corps
Ation Berealieri
Carpe
Allan Anny
Tory
Gores
Corte
Hile Hicks
N.Y
Sys
Hints Wotcot
John’ Mulley
White
Rite Shuey
Muriel Halling
Variouw Nevereurs
Count DE Salis
Hughes
Porthana
Ore
Sal—Club
Bluestem
Om Gurdane
Walter
Lee
Jack Canyon
M. Temple
Ely
Po Steele
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