Fire destroys steamers and ships in Brooklyn waterfront
Fire at foot of Congress Street in Brooklyn seriously damages two steamers and ten smaller ships after an explosion. Estimated loss tops a million dollars. Preliminary investigations say accidental ignition from spontaneous combustion triggered the blaze. crew reacted by throwing ammunition overboard as flames spread.
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Vimesia
Board rejects four more exemption claims
The board refused four more exemption claims including Gwen Wo Obert of Mil ton with two children, Willan Holler of Raeewater with a wife and another, and Mo Perenton of Ahm with infirm parents. Also Hos KR Yates of Menta Hone Mbalie transferred here had a claim denied. Three additional decisions were filed, Earl Boombern and Chariton Lenter Hurst with Loure W Berry claimed dependents, five days after the notice.
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Earl Boombern
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Russia to reject pope peace offer in early reply
Moscow reports state Russia will reject the Vatican peace proposal, with officials saying no formal Russian response has been drafted yet. The move stems from concerns the proposal is driven by central powers and misaligns with democratic aims of the Russian people amid ongoing war.
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Wasilington
Reese
Penney
Winkler
Vatican
Hoinwlie
Turbulent Labor Talk Clouds William Hay's Remarks
Published excerpts show William Hay, national LW secretary, denouncing unearned wage actions and threats during a labor dispute. The report mentions a coal dictator selection awaiting acceptance and a Southern District Court draft issue, reflecting unrest and political maneuvering.
Queer Meteoric Spectacle Seen in Meacham Sky
A rare celestial event described as a large purple and red light fell slowly across Meacham with a sky rocket like appearance. Reports from The Weston Leader mention a rapid aerial object described as a bolt of fire with a sparks trail, speculated as a stray aeroplane by one observer.
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Weston
Melennm
Matlock dies after car crash injuries in Eugene
E 0. Matlock dies from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident near Eugene weeks ago. He remained hospitalized at Good Barnhart Hospital until yesterday morning. Matlock, 45, was a longtime local merchant and civic figure in Eugene. Funeral plans notice and interment at Cascade Cemetery. He is survived by his family and relatives including early morning and civic allies.
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Sarah Maorquiee
Minraulis
Maurie Marquies
Portland
Merchangoliee Buxview
Eugene
Filey & Sonn
Cadel We
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Fumene
Ani
Local Home Guard May Get Arms Soon
Efforts led by Senator Verinin and others push for arming local groups. A plan to equip home guards across counties with rifles aims to bolster defense amid war concerns, with a pool of resources and coordination through state defense commissions.
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Ceewerieg
Markets Close Mixed as Prices End Lower in Portland
Trading notes show SEPT. futures closing around $2.05 amid scattered activity in Chicago and Portland. Investors weigh supply shifts and demand signals as earnings news and field reports influence options and futures positions.
U S Plans 10 Double Fleet of Destroyers
Washington reports Secretary Daniels urged rapid expansion of destroyer production to surpass Britain, proposing use of private and government yards, accelerating contracts and submarine chasers, while wartime strikes unfold in Washington and Allied plans.
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Bowte Aug 2 Mail Carrier Reported In Transit
Faded notes mention a mail carrier in Bowte on August 2 as a brief item. The fragment references Hermie and tenets, but the readable text is incomplete and lacks clear events or names.
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Junk dealers bid for Portage Road project
ALEM. Aue ot Steinterk and 2siyeet Saber fdek dealer eee the Wieh fiddepe for the Atate porte trailrend from The Daliew to Celilo. Uheur bidliwae $52,000. Teh other bide Were fipeliut FA Sefer The Loskew bf P25,000. the Great Southern Hailrond $20,000.
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Britishe war tech boosts artillery protection
Aug 21 report from Britain notes a new battle wrinkle in development. Tanks are deployed with vestaWe devices to improve crews and prevent inaccurate shelling by artillery units.
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Lon
Italy strikes with greatest offensive yet on Isonzo front
Rome reports a massive Italian push across the Corso Isonzo and Julian fronts. General Cadorna’s forces launch an assault on a ninety mile front with aerial activity and heavy artillery prep. Italian troops breach defenses near Trieste, while Austrians rush reserves to halt the drive.
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British Tanks Spread Terror Among Germans in Flanders
British Army reports tanks moving through mud and slime to breach German defenses. One tank reportedly captured 60 enemy soldiers as it advanced toward Pommern redoubt and castle. Tanks crossed Ypres Canal under heavy fire, a notable feat amid chaotic fighting, with infantry support and rising German surrender.
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Asin
Ypres
Convict Uprising At Salem Feared
Salem reports a feared uprising by nonvital workers at the) Salem plant. Guards tightened security as the threat neared, with conditions described as ripe for a breakout and a potential one day strike looming over key operations. Estimated delivery disruptions and plant security measures highlighted the tense situation.
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Swearingen Takes Over Pendleton Hotel
N C Swearingen, a prominent Henderson business man, becomes proprietor of the Pendleton Hotel by a lease deal. He assumes control of furnishings and equipment from HHWL, with George Cowte continuing as head of past staff. Swearingen plans to expand business ties, including the Mercantile, and confirms his intent to run the hotel with local merchants.
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Pendleton
HHWL
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George Cowte
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Sweanneen
Niimteleies
Unclear text fragment from Los Angeles local report
A damaged OCR snippet from a Los Angeles area page discusses ambiguous events and names with insufficient readable details to extract a coherent main item or outcome. Readable entities are few and no concrete actions or dates are evident.
Unclear fragmentary notice in Portland paper
An incomplete OCR fragment references a general strike and nearby entities but contains numerous garbled names and places, yielding no clear event, date, or organizer. The readable bits mention Portland and a strike context without verifiable specifics.
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