Artillery at Oregon Agricultural College receives weapons
A four three inch gun battery and a modified British howitzer are sent to Corvallis for a new field artillery course. The setup includes two carriages per battery, six horse teams, and 60 heavy artillery horses plus 26 cavalry mounts for officers and NCOs.
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Ormgon Agricultural College
Corvallis
War Department
The
Agricultural College
Pew Feld Artillery
Wuthorig Hu
Bartenders Urged to Vote Against Prohibition Aiders
New York bartenders warned in a circular from the New York Bartenders Benevolent and Protective Association to withhold support from those who aided in promoting prohibition. The notice urges members to vote with effect during the coming month to punish such backers.
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HVENX
New York
Bartender’s Benevolent and Protective Association
Pair of Socks for Armour Stirs St Louis Appeal
In St Louis on August 19 Herward Gruenstein announced he sent a pair of socks to J Ogden Armour, prompted by Armour’s appeal for wearing apparel. The gesture highlights Armour’s influence and Gruenstein’s city involvement.
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Armour
ST. Louis
J. Ogden Armour
Waaring
Herward Gruenstein
Packer
Norrie Birthday Paint Contract Shocks Carrollton
Carrollton, Mo., Aug. 1. A centenarian’s 100th birthday approached when Stephen Norris agreed with a local painter to paint his home on his 100th birthday morning. Norris died before the milestone, leaving a curious pact tied to his age and home.
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Ee Ecleatic
Epror
Carrollton
Stephen’ Norris
Norrie
Royal Loot Restitution Looms Over Crown Jewels
Europe faces potential restoration of royal treasures carried off during conflicts. The reparation committee may require return of crown jewels, Medici relics, noble artifacts, and documents from Austria Belgium Poland Czech lands, including a 12th century abjots rade and a gold cup of King Ladislas.
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Austria
Paris
Alig
House of Hapshure
Thal
Belgium
Polen
Czechoslovakia
Tuscany
Medici Hriricome
Morena
Andret Deburto
Valermo
Poland
Ladisles
100 Arrests Made in Chicago Murder Case
Chicago police conducted a nightlong sweep in connection with the Saturday murder of Robert Charles Wilson, a Northwestern University student near Marquette Park. More than 106 suspects were taken into custody and questioned as authorities link the crime to broader city unrest.
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Chicago
Robert Charles Wilson
North- Western University
Marquette Park
Wilwon
Poller Garrity
French Boys Reunite With Father After War Aid
During World War II era reports tell how two French orphans Louis and Victor, aged 19 and 4, were sheltered and fed by American soldiers near Metz. The boys built loyalty, helped in the kitchen, and survived frontline danger. Their father later surfaced in Wolubey, seeking them.
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Buitey-la-Cote
Tallin
Victor
Kitehem
Prance
Anid
Marhache
Metz
Gokle
Vic
Moeuse-Arrenne
Puvenele
Wolubey
James Mcfweenny
Columbus
Ohio
Wolmbes
Louis
Accain
America
Reventlow Urges Japan as a Model in German Policy
Berlin reports Count Reventlow editor of the Tapes Zeitung agrees with Count von Bernstroff that Germany should cultivate relations with Japan rather than the United States. He argues Japan showed culture and restraint, while warning that a strong Anglo-Saxon dominance would dominate markets. He favors an Eastward policy shift toward Europe and Japan as a partner against Allied powers.
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Berlin
Count Reventlow
Tapes Zeitung
Count von Bernstroff
America
von Bernstroff
Cortiany
Japan
Germany
Germans Return Stolen Vel Gien Machinery in Trove
Reports claim German forces are surrendering and shipping back stolen Vel gian equipment. About 2000 tons of machinery are being returned weekly to original owners from the German authority that had seized and installed it in their factories. Total tonnage returned by July 1 stands at 13,000.
Bank of Echo to Erect New Building Soon
Bank of Echo plans a modern pressed brick building at Main and Ponanaa with safe deposit rooms and space for expansion. Directors approved early spring construction to meet growing demand and provide adequate facilities for the community’s banking needs.
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Bank of Echo
P. Manfield
Bivnfield
Bank of Beho
Wee Reine Bank
Kavitha
Main
Ponanaa
vViank
Photograph of Wife in Uniform Triggers Divorce Trial
In St Louis on August 19 a postwar photo of a wife in a soldier’s uniform led to a divorce decree for William Zoellner from Mary Zoellner. The husband testified he found a man’s wardrobe entry and suspected social engagements with a soldier. He claimed she wagged and danced with others, while she said it was none of his business and refused to explain.
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ST. Louis
Dremed
Hartmann
William Zoellner
Sallabury Street
Mary Zoellner
Cis
Merv. Zoelliner
Zoellner
Othary
More Than 100000 Refugees Reported At Omsk In Two Weeks
More than 100000 refugees have passed through Omsk in the last two weeks with thousands arriving daily. Freight yards overflow with evacuated equipment and supplies as families of peasants and workers stream by. Some trains are sidetracked with wounded from hospitals and reports describe starvation and deaths. Red Cross and Zemstvoi groups scramble for care while the American Red Cross, with limited resources, tries to aid with clothing and medicine. A separate note reports a wage strike at United States Rubber plants demanding a 0 percent increase.
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Omak
Ata
Hoepiata
Tian Red Cross
Zemestre
Carlie
Red Crags
Ita
Wrewieee Monher Batally Tajored Tensleen Walles
A fatal accident at the Tensleen works leaves Denny dead after a machine roll crushes his body. Witnesses describe a horrific scene as the halfbuilt wall collapses and the man is trapped beneath machinery for hours before dying.
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Tensleem
Wyre
Ronjytwin Penns
New York Transporters Demand Cheaper Fares Back to Russell
A garbled notice from Detrait Mree Pree indicates New York transit figures urge reduced fares to Russell, expressing cautious optimism that relief may soon be granted. The item reads like an clipped editorial snippet with unnamed sources.
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New York
Russel
Civilian Doom Before Winter 1919 At Lucerne
In Lucerne Switzerland Ave 19, leaders at the International Socialist conference warned of civilization's collapse before winter. Arthur Henderson, British Labour leader, and Emil Vandervelde, Belgian socialist, urged immediate revision of postwar orders and stronger collective action. They condemned Admiral Rotach and urged a robust stance, while debating whether to merge socialist groups into a single international body amid fears of revolutionary conflict.
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Lucerne
Switzerland
Europe
Max Wee
Arthur Hienderun
Parites
Henterson
League
Reid
Mtr
Henderson
Mipport
Admiral Rotchak
Oni
Entente Hatlend
Tanees
Rammy Macterard
Delegaton
Starve Caphin
Spewkens
Emil Vandervelde
Seca
Cooley Camouflaged Beard Prank Not Harmful
An Oregon Journal excerpt recalls Cooley, a Pendleton shop owner, who pretends to be a bearded man in a camping party tale. Friends joked about his look after shaving mishap when a bottle of camphor alcohol was used. he fears lasting facial marks.
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Cooley
Larkest
Pendleton
Carl Cooley
Chicago Man Fined Five Dollars for Unclear Charge
A Chicago man named Nawes received a five dollar fine for an unclear offense involving a woman described as a vampire. The article discusses potential implications for the city’s legal system and tax-related consequences.
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Nawes
Chicago
Nabili
Redward
Kipling Torbin
Trica
Biuffale Tinvew
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