British Expedition Springs Spectacular Surprise in Russia
British expedition lands near Baku after a 700 mile journey from Baghdad, signaling a new east front move. Allied forces land on Onega Bay and advance along the Dvina as Bolsheviks withdraw to Chemchnaya. Moscow reports heavy fighting and defensive preparations amid broad European-Asian theater activity.
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Onega Bay
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Dvina
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Vindivorlok
Russian aid alleged in Allied penetration effort
Washington reports intense cables say the Russian people are aiding the Allied push toward Kuala and other targets. The message mentions a possible connection to a landing at Baku and notes Turkish expectations of a larger share in regional fighting.
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Washington
Kuala
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Baku
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Constantinoghe
Germans Dig In On Entire Vesle Position
In France August 16 intermittent bombardment of rear Vesle river areas continues. Patrols report Germans have dug in strongly with machine guns across the river. Three prisoners captured near Balschere reached American lines, detailing German cruelty to prisoners and corroborating claims of harsh treatment.
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Roche Retreat Not Voluntary Ordered to Hold
The German retreat before American French and British forces was not voluntary authorities announced today. German contentions that the retreat across the Marne and Monte Didier were pre arranged are a twofold lie. The Huns were ordered to hold and failed.
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Washington
Aum
Entente
Hiry
Marne
Monte Didier
Effort Afoot To Lift Umatilla County In Fourth Liberty Loan
Umatilla County moves to top the first day drive for the Fourth Liberty Loan as W L Thompson outlines a statewide push under Oregon First. The campaign targets high participation on September 24 with bonds at 1 1 4 percent and goals left to bankers and local committees. The plan relies on voluntary support, with county and local subcommittees urged to solicit subscriptions while vigilance remains over enforcement of the Liberty Bond act.
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Umatilla CO
Liberty
Oregon
Portland
W. L. Thompeon
Umatilla Couunty
Thompson
Washington
Themwon
Ae Campalan
Tmatitia
Thommen
Conmiitee
Powitie
Organimthon
Allies Reach Old First Lines In Critical Position
Fragmentary report describes Allied forces pressing toward prewar lines as German defenses retreat. It likens the push to the Battle of the Somme, noting a prior March German offensive but lacks clear dates or places.
Umatilla Forest Receives 8806 In Grazing Fees
The Umatilla National Forest reports grazing fee receipts totaling $8,806 for the Mecal year ending June 19018, with a note on prior revenue and operating costs. The report discusses budgets, fires, and Congress appropriations amid a difficult fire season.
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Umatilla
Replacement Draft Entrains 27th With 21 Men Called
A list shows 21 men called for replacement draft will entrain on the 27th. Names include individuals tied to locations and addresses, reflecting a wartime draft notice. The record mentions recipients and associated towns and streets in a formal notice style.
CHOTTAGH GHOY R Awe 167 White Sonn Alinsany
A fragmented OCR note mentions a name and a date with unclear action. It references a person and a local event or meeting and notes a right hand detail. The readable items include a possible title or subject and scattered phrases suggesting a meeting or acknowledgment.
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Chottagh Ghoyr
Ray McCarrol May Wrestle Champion With Carnival Co
Fragmented OCR text describes Ray McCarrol in a wrestling context with a carnival company. It mentions matches, prospects, and local event setup. The garbled lines reference a benefit, venue, and various named participants, though details are unclear.
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Ray M’carrol
Carnival CO
Power and Attacks Shake Rome in New Crisis
A chaotic sequence of attacks and political figures surrounds Rome as authorities scramble to respond. Officials report multiple assaults targeting government buildings while security forces seek to restore order and investigate the incidents. The incident broadens tensions amid ongoing political strife and international concern.
British Slowly Encircling Albert in World War I Dispatch
London reports dated August 16 indicate British forces steadily encircling Albert from the west and south, with advancing lines along the Ancre and progress near Morlancourt. Paris notes general Humperdinck’s forces dominating the plateau and French advances toward Roye, while losses and local engagements persist along the Avre and surrounding sectors.
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London
Clalig
Cry for Troops Reinforcements Hinge on Front Shifts
Reports from France indicate General Foch advances near Somme and east of Amiens disrupt German plans. German withdrawals and the appointment of General von Boehm signal a policy overhaul as Hindenburg faces pressure to reinforce units but is told to manage with available forces.
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Willian Phillip Simm
France
Come
Foch
Somme
Iinhewtane
Revenue Taxes Exemption Boosted for Families and Singles
Washington Aug 14 Practical and complete draft of the eight billion peacetime revenue tax plan shows bone taxes doubled and others trebled. Exemptions rise to 1000 for single and 2000 for married men with 200 extra for each child. inheritance taxes boosted. Many taxes expanded. jewelry, art, clothing, and electric devices taxed. premiums and insurance rates affected. electric cures taxed. rates for horsepower and weight classes changed. new per son limits set.
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Washington
Mammoth Battle Planned for Next Summer
A fragmentary report hints at a major confrontation titled Sheetest battles of the Alles to be fought next summer. The text references General March's claim that 4,000,000 Americans will be in France by June and describes a grand, decisive clash aimed at a swift defeat of the army with strong Imperial ambitions.
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Bane
Kuk
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McCarrall
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March
France
Public dance ban targets king’s officers in Los Angeles
A notice from California society officials bars officers of the King from dancing in hotels public halls or cabarets. An exception allows an official waterman to attend with a stated limit, but the decree labels such dancing as unbecoming.
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Californte Society
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Dash Seuns
Erie the Deere
43 Names Are Issued Today
Washington August 16 The eewee tory Eukerey seeoumeed Ly caavaliios New Cal Production Ager Washington August 18 The feet admintshret hee at MAN
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Theewee Tory Eukerey Seeoumeed
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