FOGH S CRESCENT TIGHTENS NEAR ROYE AND LASIGNY
Aug 17 Paris dispatch reports French forces occupying advanced defences south of the Avre and at Roye Lasigny junction. German resistance at St Marc strong as Loges wood falls back. Allies push beyond Loges wood. reports of French capture of Camp de Car mine near Moye and Plessis te tope southwest of Lawns. Prussia and large quantities of materials seized. Germans rumored to evacuate La Haye Lasigny salient.
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Paris
Roye
Avre
Monte Didier-Estrees St. Denis
St. Marc
Loges Wood
Roye-Lassigny
Aus
Freee
Tert Haye
Dassigny
Decar
Moye
Plessis-te-tope
Hiltons War
Senate reports rise in American troops to Europe
Washington reports total American troops to Europe reaching 1,450,000 with plans for further movement. General March says heavy casualties are expected and some high officers will return home for rest. He denies mistreatment of prisoners, notes movement to France, Siberia, Italy and Russia, and cites praise from French commanders. Allied advances are slight with no major changes on the Vesle line.
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Washington
Senate
Europe
Suone
Wy Eest
March
Siemints
France
Siberia
Italy
Rusia
Amatican
Spanissh
Hoye
Lamigny
Vesle
Sugar statement attributed to Dr. Nary repeats war aims
A beaten OCR copy presents a sugar statement tied to Dr W F M Nary, county administrator, praising American unity and sacrifice in support of food campaigns and war effort. The garbled text references wheat and sugar campaigns, Allied support, and urging citizens to endure shortages with resolve.
Bulldogging Hopeful Ray M Carrol Targets First Prize
Ray M Carrol, a noted toeal welter, eyes the top prize in the Bulldogging championship. He returns from a recent trip with strong form and aims to claim the year’s money. The event, known as Teoun Fampeon, will be staged at the WT intiltia county carnival next week.
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Dell. Dour
Dip
Lin
Intiltia County Guards
Salem boy severely wounded in France
Salem residents learned their son Deron D W Detson of 1511 North Winter was severely wounded in France while serving with the U S Army. He enlisted after finishing high school two months earlier and was listed wounded July 1. Parents traveled to Chicago after receiving word of his injury.
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Salem
France
Balem
UL Deron
Ani
Janes
Vesle battle speeds up as gas feature of bombardment
Aug 17 report from the Vesle front notes intensified fighting and a heavy bombing pace with gas as a tactic. American air forces bombed the Alamo Bridge area effectively while fronts along the Vesle faced repeated German attempts to drop explosives on Franco American lines.
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Americas
Iorman
Fieneue
New Hampshire Senator Dies of Heart Disease
A New Hampshire senator, FRANKLEN, SN., died today of heart disease. He had been ill for several months and served in the state legislature. The passing ends his long public career and prompts tributes from colleagues.
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New Hampshire
Victom
Franklen
Gallihzer
Big S. W. W. Trial to Jury Today
Chicago reports the high profile TW. W. case going to the jury after defense and prosecution argued final statements. Attorneys for the defendant faced the court as deliberations began, marking a pivotal moment in the trial proceedings.
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BIG S. W. W
Chicago
Ane
TW. W
Liquor Taxes Set for Large Increase in State
Washington tax hike looms as house committee tentatively endorses higher per gallon rates on liquor and other spirits. Current levels around 920 dollars per unit may rise, with broader price pressure on retailers and consumers. Spokane district faces added revenue projections and adjusted duties totaling about 4.2 million dollars locally.
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Washington
Yank Birdmen Score 18 Direct Hits and All Return Safely
American bombers in France suffer casualties but the unit reports 18 direct hits and all planes return. The action occurred as Allied fighters targeted anti aircraft positions. No details on injuries or exact location provided.
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Yank Birdmen
Denial of Secret Compact rumor on US conscription claim
London reports deny a circulating belief that the United States would conscript 46 year olds for the army. The piece cites divergent claims about American and British wartime cooperation and references Prime Minister Lloyd George and February discussions, noting official statements stressing full cooperation and shared aims.
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London
Bern
Storey
United States
Prine
Lion George
America
Oise
Benters
Jelcith
Imai
Lloyd George
Jackie Adopts A Little French Orphan Hero
A brief notice reports Jackie adopting a young French orphan, presenting the act as a charitable gesture. Details are sparse but indicate an act of care by a public figure or household named Jackie. The item emphasizes the philanthropic effort without additional context or dates.
British Casualties Reported This Week
The weekly casualty tally for British forces lists 7,881 total losses with 181 officers and 1,301 men killed, 622 officers and 1,400 men wounded, and 105 officers with 677 men missing.
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Jvondus
French cruiser sunk by submarine with thirteen dead
Thirteen perished when the French cruiser Dequotit went down after a submarine attack. American destroyers rescued the remaining survivors. The loss details note 640 men on the cable agent ship and a rescue operation. Also reported are local notices about knitted yarn donations, Red Cross support, and draft board actions involving Clarence Wright and replacement for George Coburn at Camp Lewis.
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Paik Ade
Dequtit
Nesto
Prom
Portland
Clarence Wright
Umatilla County
Camp Lewis
George Coburn
Equinty
Cano Lewis
Eomining Board
Prices Rise Across Categories Over Five Years
Washington price trends show milk up 6 percent, butter 1 percent, overall consumer costs lifting by around 20 percent in the period. The piece notes wage shifts, retail pricing, and a local incident involving Robert Linener of Pillot Rock seeking early enlistment opportunities and related household notes.
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Washington
Atm
Shine
Pete Pridee
Untitled Note on Ruedasda Course and Change
Fragmentary text discusses a change involving chowilen pereearath and Geran Coptie. Mentions Hegitintiog with potential references to Bathe villseee and dlerwtiee ewieg. Overall unclear events and entities, but hints at a procedural or ceremonial alteration.
Victorious Czechs Aim Pro-Allied Government
Czecho-Slovaks report capture of Trkovik aided by Siberian troops and plan a government favorable to the allies. News from Ashington dated August 17 notes the ongoing military success and political intent.
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Ashington
Trkovik
Fishermen Prize Winners Named for Best Catches of Season
Prize awards announced by Sol Baum split among Olaf Cadrus of Umatilla for top weight 146 lbs, Hert Smith at 134.5 lbs, Bert Smith for largest fish 14.1 lbs, Bot Wheeler for best display, Dan C Bowmin for largest bass and display, Karl Kirkpatrick noted for break prizes.
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Sol Baum
Jame Walton
Olaf Cadrus
Umatilla
Hert Smith
Bert Smith
Bot Wheeler
Dan C. Bowmin
Strattest J Jby
Karl Kirkpatrick
Breek Buses & Thm
Lease Notice for Indian School Farm At Agency
Announcement by Supt. Be L Swartlender states the Indian Department may lease the 8 acre tract near the school farm known as the wild agency. Bids will be invited in writing with terms and conditions, bidders to submit by a set date for the sale of the shell at the school farm.
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Bel. Swartlender
The
India Agency
Indian Department
Agence
Lepierer
Schol Farm
Paches Class One Raft Record Back to Bowl
The district raft record base nee Ported back to the bowl in appeals by Timvhl Wesley Shafer and Clyde H Carpenter, with both placed in home.
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Paches
Wesley Shafer
Clyde H. Carpenter
Glaitye Payeet Defectively Pleads At Court Sale Order
A garbled legal notice appears to reference a default order and a sale under court direction. The readable terms mention a plaintiff, defense, and an upcoming appearance date, with damaged phrases about the location near a river and references to a courthouse procedure.
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Dodge
Governor to Round-Up backs Red Cross funds from big show
Governor arrives at Round-Up and approves diverting money from the big event to the Red Cross. Sheriff Tester and the president discuss the plan as the letter from the governor is read. The public notice confirms patriotic donations and support for relief efforts.
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RED Cross
90 Casualties Listed Today From Baker Announcement
Secretary Baker issued a statement listing 90 casualties, detailing the toll of the latest events and confirming the numbers as official. The list underscores the human cost and ongoing impact of the conflict as reported from Washington on August 17.
Nine Missing From Torpedoed Steamer Mirlo
The Navy Department reports the 6,700 ton Hiithh steamer Mirlo was torpedoed off Cape Hatieran yesterday. Nine crew members are unaccounted for after the sinking. The ship carried men and cargo.
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Washington
Navy Department
Mirlo
Cape Hatieran
Apoplexy Fatal to Wife of Rancher in Pine Creek Valley
Mary A. Simonds, wife of E Simonds, prominent Pine Creek rancher, died suddenly at 66 from apoplexy. A Newark native, she moved to the valley with her husband 26 years ago, active in the Presbyterian church and Red Cross. Survived by her mother and two adopted children, Dayle Wilder and others.
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Umapine
Mary A. Simonds
Pine Creek
Huvieon Bay
Sijends
Norridgewalk
Wien
Echureh
Pimpiine
Hed Croce
Meer Fusiend
Sim
Dayle Wilder
Rincey
Moat
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Fogh
Rove Lassigny
HUNS
Roye, Lassigny, Noyon
Salient
Midian
Plessis de Roye
Laye-Laissigny
Webb Miller
Yaris
Seihern
Shovel von Boehm
Noyonu
Nessigny
Loges Woods
Seacnes
Losdon
Heye
Anererlhoer
Cor
Merin
Tsoner
Military Committee
U. 5
Committee On Public Information
W.f.m'nary
W. D. MeoNary
Piers
Marne
Amin
Hiowver
Ray M Carrol
Les Nianeed
Spokane Dietriot Ie
United Prete
Hanes
Jackie
Hint
Weel
Henk
Newt
Robert Linener
Pillot Rock
Boo Pre
Per
Mtr
Linawer
Ruemasda
FNCU
DO Dor Chow
State Department
Irkutsk
Athenevigs
James
Baker Fotar
Panama
Gervans Hmm Metie
PAMIS
PYM Ants
Copenmagen
Aceh
Karl Biephet
Pelapdes
Berlin
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