Greatest United Drive Against Germany Now In Full Swing
London Aug 21 Halx reports British forces repulsed the third and strongest German counter attack southeast of Epohy after violent artillery and flame. Allied troops from England France Italy Belgium stretch from coast to Sweterend in a vast offensive with French British Helene and Portman units contributing. Romanian reorganization also noted as part of the wider German push toward Roumania. The world’s greatest battle rages with massive artillery concentrations and advancing allied lines from Lena to Verdun.
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London
Halx
Epohy
England
France
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Telat
Sweterend
Firitieh
Helelaine
Henry Woo
Aimy
Verdun
Pork chop prices seen at fifty cents a pound
Chicago August 2 Pork chops may soon retail at fifty cents a pound with bacon and ham prices rising as Hoover era fears of a meat famine recede. Report by Robert A. Fitter, president of the Chicago Hotel something association.
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Robert Afitter
Chicago Hoetallrover
September Wheat Prices in Chicago and Portland
Market brief shows September wheat at 2.10 in Chicago and 2.15 in Portland with nearby bids around 2.16 to 2.26. The notes mention futures actions and regional price distinctions among commodities markets.
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Chicago
Germany to Decide on Alsatian Autonomy This Afternoon
Aug 21. A seven man commission led by Michaeli will announce Germanys decision to grant autonomy to Alsace Lorraine at this afternoons meeting of the committee. Officials declined immediate comment while details remained unsettled.
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Germany
Han
Eiior Michaeli
Gandunee
British Laborites to Attend Stockholm Meeting Vote
British Laborites will participate in the Stockholm conference in London after a party vote of 1.291000 to 1. The 2000 turnout secured the decision with Labor choosing the venue for Dasporta Pario Pepe Preaen int iver.
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Stockholm
London
Wervernoent
Dasporta Pario Pepe Preaen
La Follette Warns Against Further Taxation In Speech
Wisconsin senator La Follette declares the people will not tolerate higher taxes as war finance and homefront policy loom. He calls for immediate conscription of large capital and war profits to fund actions, predicting US war expenditure could reach thirty to forty billion dollars next year.
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Washington
Mate Abe May
Yakima Board Grants 60 Exemption ClaIms On Dependents
Yakima draft board in Washington state approves 60 requests for exemption on account of dependents. The Central Yakima office has processed the cases, with officials reporting the decisions following standard procedures. A separate market brief notes hog prices and Kansas City pork sales activity including Chicago and Branham City figures.
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North
Yatama
Wash
Yakim, Foccal Board
Troop D Members Fail Second Physical Exam
Aug 19 Camp With Youmiee Clackamas reports six Troop D members failed a second physical examination. Privates Claire Gunifart Lanter Hayes Hutchinson Scoop Muartin Loy Stubblefield Frank Bwaney and Jomopiik Laah must return home. A vaudeville camp program followed with readings tricks and songs featuring several troopers and officers.
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Samuel F Staris
Youmiee
Clackamas Ure
Pet
Thi pAealo
Claire Gunifart
Lanter Hayes
Hutchinson
Scoop Muartin
Loy Stubblefield
Frank
Bork
McCubbine
Sergeant Waller
Cave
Mansfield Cave
Lous Albert Sane
Ely
Tuly
Pernbern
Drafted Men Forbidden Trunks in City Dress Rules
Washington Ang i lavina mothers and Kin friends must diet bed ade Hie deat. The War Department recommends strict limits on what drafted men may bring when reporting to headquarters. Only essential civilian articles and military items are allowed, with emphasis on a proper military appearance and orderly conduct.
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Washington
Ang
War Department
Torel Tered
Henesemry
Pay Increase Prevents Ship Strike in Gov’t Yards
Washington reports a nation wide strike in steel shipyards on government contracts will be stopped by wage increases funded by the government. A three member commission will decide the new wage scale as living costs rise. Unions seek higher daily pay starting at six dollars, with adjustments when current contracts expire. Pacific coast and Atlantic yards coordinate with San Francisco and Portland employers.
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Washington
United States
Iomters
Shipting Bears
Advancy
Pacific
San Fredvisco
Portland Yards
Three Spies Shot Near Kamela in War Time Tale
A cryptic report recalls spies shot near Kamela amid wartime intrigue. References to German and Servian agents, a wireless station, and a covert plant location surface in a fragmented narrative, with buried mentions of Meacham and Kameln amid alleged investigations and peril.
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Crithathend
Percieton
Uae
Tesco
Cergereifellity
Walter
Jeep
Tata
Felatéesa
Wut Investi Atom
Rane
Kameln
Eylehit
Copper Mines Resume Operations Amid Mine Defect Concerns
The Misael Copper Company mill will resume Wednesday morning under orders from entenant Colonel Greene White. Officials report the mine remains under inspection due to defects and public access will be restricted. workers are urged to proceed with caution as site conditions are assessed.
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Misael Copper Companys
Greene White
Peace Talk Postponed To Focus On War Work
Washington Aug 21 The President postponed the discussion with the cabinet on the peace program to give more time to war work and related preparations. The move comes as officials reorganize to prioritize wartime efforts.
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Washington
Local Exemption Board Certifies 62 of First Call in Umatilla
The Umatilla County exemption board completed the first call claims. Of 53 certified, 62 were certified to the district board with six granted exemptions, all for dependants. Several men transferred or rejected for disability, and 10 entered prior to exemption. some records await transfer or further appeal.
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Bowen Ice
Millard Clrcle McLennan
Floyd
Wray
Robert James Vick
Rtute
Kate
Dietries
Cas
Br Harmon Clifford Kirk
Athona
Flward Ladke
Mettechan
Hind
Kcussing
Grover Fowles
Montana
Arthur Harard Keenan
Fen- Cheon
Chriuline
Lee
Holdman
Steve Franklin Hamm
Ff Penttleren
Ora M Sielen
Athens
Nerrigth
Pendjeren
Gun Explodes in Hand but Man Escapes Harm
R H Horne an insurance man went grouse hunting when his 14 gauge double barrel gun exploded. He was knocked down but suffered only a scratch. The blast tore the barrels from the stock and twisted them yet he escaped uninjured. The cause may remain unknown.
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Man
R. H. Horne
Horne
Hewie
Horie
Treasury department loan aids war effort in Europe
The Treasury department loaned Britain funds totaling ninety nine hundred million dollars, increasing total Allied aid to nine hundred and something million. The report notes continued U S assistance as part of wartime support.
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Washington
Treasure Department
Etriiain
Mayor Confesses Doubts After Election To Run City
George Horwitz of Mowres Haven and Philadelphia reflects on becoming mayor of the former city but admits uncertainty about duties. He seeks guidance in New York City from a police court mediator before proceeding, noting the magistrate role may hinge on business expertise.
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George Horwitz
Mowres Haven
Fia
Philadelphia
New York City
Vatican appreciates wartime peace efforts in note
London reports England, the belligerent, welcomed the Vatican position. Cardinal Gasparri, papal secretary of state, said the note reflected four fundamental principles already approved by England, France, Russia, Germany and Austria. He praised President Wilson's peace note as aligning with the pope's program.
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London
England
Vatican
Gasparri
France
Rusia
Germany
Austia
Italians Take 10 000 Captives in Bold Italian Drive
Rome announces the capture of a well organized enemy force near the fortress Sterilok during an Italian assault that pushed into Austro-Hungarian lines. The drive has prisoners tallying around 10,000 with heavy Austrian casualties and airmen reporting desperate attempts to reinforce breached defenses.
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Rome
Defea
Comte Selo Meer
Italy
Joemes
Prussia
Posted Streams Cut Off From HSH Replenishing
Fragmentary OCR notes describe streams in Kin County and Ukiah area where posted streams are to be cut off by a department warden. Mentions hatcheries, distribution, and penalties for noncompliance with authorities near Meacham Creek and Gibbon. Numerous garbled names and places obscure exact actions and dates.
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Cmaritin
Petraeville Tharcherien
Packey
Ukiah
Dietribatina
Meacham Creek
Binsham
Gibbon
John View
Hamitrer
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