Austria Prepared to Initiate Negotiations in Peace Talks
Rome dispatches report Germany yielded moral adhesion to the pope’s peace proposals and Austria expressed readiness to begin negotiations. Berne sources cited by Idex Nazionale note central powers likely to respond first. Tribuna claims pope acted on his own initiative. Catholic Press denies inspiration by pope. Corriere d’Italia says conditions favor allies citing disarmament and questions over Alsace, Trent, and Trieste.
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Rome
Germany
Berne
Idex Nazionale
Austria
Tribuna
Corriere D'Italia
Alsace
Trent
Trieste
Exemption Granted and Claims Refused by Board
The board recorded two outcomes with one exemption granted and one claim refused. Testimony and affidavits indicated several applicants connected to the case, including Hine and Kirk, with proceedings occurring in the afternoon. The hearing addressed eligibility and dependent status, while notes referenced transportation shortages and broader wartime measures affecting service.
Big Canadian munition plant destroyed in thunderous blast
Aug 1919 Montreal reports a catastrophic explosion at the Curtis and Harves munition plant in Drogen Quelor. Early estimates place fatalities near twenty with many injured. hundreds of workers may have been affected as the blast damaged the facility and disrupted regional transport. It is unclear how many workers survived the shock.
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Curtis and Harves
Drogen
Quelor
Matent
Ai Miedesty
Ted Nurmes
Wage
U S to Speak for Itself in Reply to Pope Note
A malformed Washington dispatch states the United States will speak only for itself in replying to a note from Pope. The State Department indicates the reply will be careful and after consultation with allied powers. The report mentions China and other nations in context of possible policy statements.
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U. S
United States
Hermvell
Laneine
British and German scout ships clash at sea
In a clash off Lanswon British and German scout ships exchanged fire. A German destroyer and several minesweepers were damaged, with British scouts scoring hits before the Germans escaped. British flotilla remained undamaged. German submarines later attacked British forces without success. Berlin reports confirm the exchange and losses on both sides.
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Lanswon
Jdt Ratty
Abio
Germian
Clotman Simarines
Hritieh Orulgere
District Board Honors Teachers at Special Meeting
At a special district board meeting teachers were named to fill vacancies from resignations. A further meeting will decide if the three appointed principals will remain. Names include Flora Shaw, Elizabeth Tucker, and others. outcome depends on later vote and provincial actions. The report notes potential reassignments and future confirmation.
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Ceper Pal
Hoven
Flora Shaw Tractor
Washington Rehr Taalsear
Ao Thompson
Avrofn
Prince Pal
Shiwaukee
Rain Breaks Drought After 49 Day Dry Spell in Pendleton
Pendleton records its longest drought with 49 days since June 20 as a light shower finally arrives. Storms bring thunder and lightning, with rainfall under an inch, marking a rare relief after months of arid conditions.
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Pendleton
German spies pass through Pendleton under heavy guard
Four armed men believed to be German officers and associates traveled through Pendleton under guard yesterday morning en route to Fort Douglas Utah for internment. The group included alleged lieutenant Alves von Avienslebep and two Seattle businessmen, with two others remaining with the prisoners. An automatic revolver was carried by each detainee.
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Pendleton
Seattle
Alves von Avienslebep
Gennan
Apy Syatem
Northwest
George §& Schoueters
Hans Cron
U S Troops to Train in Cuba Soon Says State Dept
Washington Aug 14 The State Department announced that American troops will be trained in Cuba at an eastern training ground as part of cooperation with Cuba. The offer from Cuba is accepted and American forces will proceed to eastern Cuba for training at an early date.
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Washington
Cuba
United States
State Department
Cubi
All Attacks Repulsed In Heavy Front Near Lene
On Aug 18 British and French forces repelled multiple German assaults near Lene with heavy artillery activity. Air losses reported with 114 German planes claimed destroyed. 62 German aircraft downed. Allies advance reported along Steenbeek and Langemarck roads as fighting continues amid poor weather.
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Tuindon
Etmans
Lene
Linn
Flanders
Pontland
Langemarcke
Steenhietck
Prench
Jaribiery
Steen Beak
French Air Raid Strikes German Targets Over Rhine
Paris reports French aircraft attacked German military sites dropping 35 000 pounds of explosives. Several German planes were shot down, French losses included two aircraft. French bombers reached near the Rhine as clashes erupted along Nancy Colmar Chamblay and other points.
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Rhine
Teuton
Paris
War Office
Nancy
Werenitemagesd
Colmar Aviation Crounds
Books For Soldiers Collected By County Library Drive
County library drives fundraiser to collect books for soldiers. Aims to store and distribute volumes at Monday drop off hours from 9 to 6, under Hilary supervision, with a camp library plan and a $200,000 fundraising fund. Enlisted volunteers at camps will manage book lending and processing. Government bulletins on home canning available on request.
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Thourande
Hooke
Paroply
Thie
Thy
Wheat prices slip as market closes mixed in Portland
A clipped report shows wheat prices in Chicago and Portland with futures at $2.02 in Chicago and $2.15 for a special cab bluestem in Oregon. The note mentions August market activity and a closure pattern, reflecting modest shifts across grain values.
Casualty Lists Preview Published For Sammmies Abroad
Washington reports that casualty lists will soon be printed detailing American soldiers involved in overseas actions. The war department says the publication will show soldier names, units, and status when casualties occur, with more complete data available upon inquiry.
Mia Advanced to Chicago Meet Despite Erratic Heat
In a chaotic entry from Ame 18, Mia Keen led a controversial performance as Washington and other runners faced a wide tele meter. Officials report Keen’s feat despite a turbulent setup, with attention on the meet’s central timing and the outcome.
HSS ANS ALTE CAPTURED NY hits
fragmentary OCR notes describe a wartime action with references to a war office and front lines. Named entities are unclear due to garbled text but imply military units and a capture event amid confusion. Further readable details are insufficient to confirm places or dates.
Wheeler County Giets Sew Esthet Vip Teney
Fragmentary notes describe a local governance or property matter in Wheeler County with references to Esthet and Teney and a market or sale context. Names and places are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate a public notice or local event involving residents and officials.
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Pires
Khowink
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Pete
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Oren
Ralem
Comemiktion
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Warton
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Berlin
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Feenat
Minthoematics Department
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Salem
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Apheille M
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Porthind
Mie Chink Ketanede
Littneston
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Hanford
Mrethendah
Berrick
Pondicten
Hertide Harlow
Corlhaein
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Drouth
Benty
Lens
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Chicago
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Treaby
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Mia
Nate
Keen
Wheeler Cotenty Giets
Esthet
TENEY
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Maersner
Cotobe
Yo Starr
Wallene
Willie
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