British Attack Extends Wings Beyond Bapaume
British forces push south of Bapaume at 4 45 am to widen the front beyond the Hindenburg line New Zealanders seize Beaugnaire and take prisoners from three battalions Canadian forces move south along the Scarpe Highlanders on the north and Canadians on the south British reconnoitering patrols enter Bapaume while Haig reports Canadian credit in the Somme sector with renewed fighting about Maricourt and Bazentin de Girand on the old front page continues.
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Bapaume
Hindenburg
Lowell Mellett
United Prem
Pranch
Hapaume
Scarpi
Erith
Henleni
Hindenbure Ling
Woosly
Germany
Sinaxh
London
Haig Tony
Wandourt
Gurmapiyem
Longieville
Bazentin-de-Girand
Highwood
Somme
Maricour
Bajwine
Alew
Byng of the Tanks Hero of Picardy Offensive
The article profiles Admiral Byng as the British commander leading tanks in the Picardy offensive. It notes his rise to fame during the war and highlights his role in the recent actions that drew attention yesterday.
Germans fear gather for forces for protection
Report from Washington notes Germany plans a broad mobilization to deter Allied aid. The piece mentions industrial centers and key ports as part of a coordinated effort to sustain the war, with emphasis on psychological impact and crippling munitions outputs.
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HY Carl
United Free State
Washington
Atte
America
Uitbon
Even His Majesty Salutes Private O Rourke
A local pageant honors Private O Rourke with the Victoria Cross and other medals for acts of bravery. A mission at Happy Canyon will feature Rev. F E Fernall and the Methodist pastor to lead the service. Officers of the Private Guard will attend and a war tax appeal will be conducted.
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Private O’rourke
Happy Canyon
Hiritiah
Bieitiay
Victoria
Travers
Mit
FE. Fiernall
Methodist Church
Mile
Wounded, died of wounds in wartime accident
A fragmentary report lists several casualties including a man named Nigel Tt and others from Mont, Scotland, and Washington. It notes wounded severely, died of wounds, and missing from a Neithwret crevailles engagement, with scattered references to Edwin and Swan Jeheremn.
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Vetlom
Early peace plan eyed as foe aims for world domination
Washington reports a German push for an early peace to regroup for another global war. A high diplomat notes potential peace offers to the Entente, while cautions that reserved responses could affect allied strategy and future negotiations.
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Washington
Aux
Ger- Wong
Oreset
Thi
United Prom
German Battalion Refuses in Amsterdam Report
Fragmentary dispatch from Amsterdam notes a German unit refusing orders, with every tenth man reportedly shot. The chaotic account mentions Misael bat y, Théropolony, and Pelegriat, but details are unclear and names are uncertain.
Fragmentary wartime note on German morale effects
The readable text discusses German morale under Allied raids and the aim to produce an unfavorable psychological effect on the German populace. It references evidence of self-doubt and reactions in the population as the war effort continues.
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Chimany
Kaiser Accepts Spain Conditions Amid War Pact
In Santander Germany agreed to surrender interned German ships and allow Spain to requisition its tonnage as needed. The German government would seek compensation from other nations sharing use of the ships for cargo shifts like iron ore and coffee. Washington reports also note a German artillery barrage along the German lines causing 25 deaths and 60 injuries.
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Santander
Spain
Germany
Agregime
Corman
Porceen
Dato An
Povermucht
Ondersteint
Liberty Bond Honor Plan Touched In County Meeting
In Unuwitifia county a Liberty Loan campaign plan was outlined with Theme Week prep. Managers present included W. I. Thompson and Georg A. Price. District leaders from Milan Pilot Jock Stanfield Freewater Athena and Hermiston mapped volunteer bow l collection and ratings by the Patriotic Service League. Norway protest on shipping by German vessels provokes bitter debate with potential compensation if ships acted without warning.
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Unuwitifia
Comiry
Olf
Ammlittee
Portland
McAdoo
W. le Thompson
American National Bank
Helmf
Pendleton
Phice
Mpron
McAdoon Spoon
G. McAdso
Ute Treasury
Washington, D. C
Northwest
Hovnd-Uup
LL Thompson
Liberty Loan Com
Men Seeking Freedom Among Diverse Names in Compile
A long list of individuals including Arthur Gillilwed Tats TF Civils and many others such as Iainord AL Neon, desirous to fight for freedom. The roster names numerous assistants leaders and teachers across varied locales, with unclear affiliations and roles amid a chaotic historical record.
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Arthur Gillilwed
Iainord
Neon
Desee
Myrick
Laide
del B- Marshall
Dames
AL Woolson
Marvy HW
Mostard
Alfred Db. Tuedeett
Sutherland
Patrick J. Nuienna
Peter Oser
Leon 4
Bated
Lasher
Cerar A. Wewk
Charles T. Vatyer
Samanettt
Smith
Teldec
F. Hall
Watermelon Feed Honors 56 Men Soon to Don Khaki
A local draft draft board honored 56 men bound for military service with a watermelon feed. Names listed include Mert Heer Hinge, Lewle Boeebtes, Jamie Bitcheriy Aut, and Robin Son, among others. The event featured martial music, parade cheering, and remarks from association leaders and veterans.
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Pendleton
Anny
Liles Moonthy
United State National Army
Willy Uwe
Jamie Bitcheriy
Mii
Trent
Ted
Robinson
Robin
Beret
Yank Doughboy Wounded in 16 Places in France
American patrols fought Germans around Toul and Woovie sectors. A doughboy was wounded in 16 places by machine gun fire, with multiple wounds to the leg, calf, knee, wrist, and abdomen. Another American, despite a torn face and stomach wound, pressed on to protest returning to the dressing station.
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Yank Doughboy
Frank J. Tatra
United Free Staff
France
Toul
Woovie
Howi Meen Wen
Thin
Wounte Rei
Senate Passes 18 10 40 Bill in 1940s Style Scene
Washington August 27 The scene this afternoon passed the 18 10 40 bill amid wartime urgency. The text notes manpower and training provisions, with workers to be called for training and held for national defense duties under interdepartmental coordination. The report emphasizes mobilization of labor for war and domestic industrial needs.
Newell to Lead Umatilla Project Engineering Duties
Patil project adds Newell as chief engineer for the Umatilla assignment in Hermiston with tasks shifting during the Piwohky memorial period. The move follows the departure of a prior supervisor and aims to oversee work between Pondleton and Siket Meck with Hewitt involvement.
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Hermiston
Ans
iSpeal
Newell Projet
Mir Newell
Ieee
Fei
Newill
Hewitt
Sewer
Newell
Mor
Newel Cope
Mir
Sub Chaser Sunk By Mistake Missing 18 crewmembers
A U S submarine chaser was sunk by a misfire early morning, with eighteen missing. Navy officials said the incident occurred as the vessel Chicer D0 identified a dangerous situation near the Acemmed celied area, with officers reporting the loss of the chaser and confusion amid the dark conditions.
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U. 5
Washington
French advance and Roye capture reported in WWI front news
Paris dispatches say General and French forces gained high ground south of Aumont and shelled German positions northeast of Solsuns with Allied actions along the Aisne front. Roye was captured and French progress continued east of Chavigny Aniferying as German positions faced artillery and counter attempts. The French claimed taking 1100 prisoners, including 36 officers, as actions continued along the Aisne and Soissons fronts.
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Aes Miller
Paris
Aumont
Solsuns
Soisons
Presch
Rove
Royone
Chavigny
Aienne
Aislette
Round-Up Hat Day Announcement
Round-Up fans are urged to wear their Round-Up hats on September 1. The notice emphasizes proper headgear for attendees and restricts entry with unapproved hats after that date, directing readers to comply from the specified date onward.
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Mendleton
New School Leader E. H. Inlow Elected Principal
E. H. Inlow was selected from a field of applicants as principal for the town’s school district. The former crowed board approved the appointment after a committee review. Inlow holds a doctorate from Oregon University and has college training and teaching experience. He will lead the high school and oversee the district’s programs at Hood River.
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Hood River
Abe
Eeeborg
Geeta Piao
Nlow
Aeard
Norte
Tie Im
Uniteralis
Prtrolfe
Curov
Oregon Regiment Forming and City Guard Company Planned
A National Guard regiment formation is announced for Portland with a new guard company to be organized in the city. The adjutant general notes the project aligns with securing peacetime duties and elevating local defense, as officials confirm ongoing recruitment and organizational steps. The report mentions Fr Abtreh and Bromke Dicken in relation to the broader national guard movement.
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Oregon Regiment
National Guard CO
Fortis i
Uae
Portland
Etuer
Kort Orewees
Bohve
Mr. Abdrott
Bromke Dicken
National Guard
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