Disturbance Ends with Shot After Athena melee
Between 3 and 6 pm Saturday Athena residents Braden Gerking and John Rothrock drank and caused a disturbance. Rothrock was shot in the foot resisting arrest as Braden Gerking fled. both men were detained and Gerking jailed after a brief pursuit. Omar Stephens, Athena stover, helped subdue Gerking. bail set at 8250 to keep the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Oregonian
Braden Gerking
John Rothrock
Koshrock
Ainomic
Homer J. Watt
Counecilman
A. Miller
Hothrock
Tee Olight
Omar Stephens
Gerking
Manrshanl
Iower Ie
Amy
Florr
Terte
Athena Stover
Pendleton
man +ho
Tripgeedt Ivins
Ad Plaerd
BMW Ty
Wee Pern
Americans Enter German Territory as Third Army Advances
On December 2 1917 the American Third Army occupied about 400 square miles of German land, with towns and villages seized while crowds watched in silence. Doughboys maintained orderly occupation, German authorities kept machinery, and the front pushed northward as troops prepared to camp inside the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prussia
Third Army
Westerday
Troves
Germany
Mosche Valley
Oorman Frimtier
Many Children Miss School After Lifting Influences
At Algh eahoo the first day after attendance rules eased showed the best turnout among city schools. Lincoln had about 60 percent of enrollment in class, Washington 27 percent, Hawthorne 4 percent, and Field School the lightest with two rooms and 54 percent of the pupil body present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Washington
Hawthorne
War on South American coast looms if U.S. acts
Washington reports say conflict on the Pacific coast could flare unless Washington or a regional coalition acts. Latin diplomats note mobilization in Peru and potential escalation. Embassy spokesmen acknowledge tensions as Peru and Chile dispute claims near the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tac
United States
Peru
Poth
Banel
Round-Up Family Reports Increase in Round-Up Corrals
A garbled report notes a change affecting the Round-Up family and a corrals property. It references a three year period and mentions theft, misfortune, and a front area, with unclear details about individuals and actions.
Tonight and Tuesday probable palm tree event
Tonight and Tuesday likely palm tree event documented in fragmented local notes. Primary details unreadable. context suggests a community gathering or display with uncertain timing and location. Further readable text needed for precise identification.
Weather report for Chomdy Maxim area
Weather notes show the thermometer reading and forecast brief. Conditions described as cloudy with minor temperature variations and forecasts of intervals of light and possible showers.
First load of Yank troops docks in New York today
New York welcomed the Maureylnia as it carried the first American troops home from Europe since the war. About four thousand troops, mainly aviation units from England, were ferried to Camp Mills. City officials avoided marching crowds along Fifth Avenue amid a New Year’s Eve celebration of whistles and paper streamers.
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New York
Europe
Maurelynia
England
Amlsent Camp Mills Seenstary Paker
Fifth Avenue
Lockley to Speak at Here Sunday Evening
Fred Lockley will speak next Sunday evening December 5 at Here, at MLC. A minstrel at the battlefront in France will discuss experiences and battlefront topics, and Mr Keckley has offered to come on the date if acceptable. The public meeting is free and to be arranged by the executive committee of Ab Panrdotle Norvice Leszus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lockley
MLC
Battle Front
France
Keckley
League Tor
Ab Panrdotle Norvice Leszus
Germany
Emergency hospital closes after four weeks of operation
The Spanish influenza emergency hospital treated 56 patients in four weeks, averaging 20 per day, with a peak of 27 during the height of the epidemic. Eleven deaths occurred, but most patients were evacuated before death.
World Relief Week Aims to Ease Global Famine
The article describes World Relief Week and efforts by American donors to support famine relief in Kirop Mun cieton. It cites a $6,000,000 need for winter funds and notes that efforts were intensified yesterday as relief groups renewed appeals to conserve resources and assist vulnerable populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirop
Howlers
Muncieton
Welaw
Murone
Amerioa
Chief Justice of Oregon as Elks Orator in Pendleton
The obituary memorial service for Judge Thomas A. McBride, chief justice of Oregon, honored departed Elk Lodge members and living patriots. A program of music and a sermon urged memory of the dead and continued civic virtue, with prayers for those who served and a plea for national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
ELKS
Juden
Thomas A. McBride
Shief
Supreme Court of Oregon
Pendleton Elta
Lockden
Navy
Muse
Sawyer Ofohestra
Mire Rayionod
W. Hatch
Aire
Hager
Charlier A. Epringer
Charles A. Barrel
J.P. Wyrick
G. A. Benton
Ed Heard
T.C. ‘Taylor
Win
Judee Merride
Impmart
Eo Aunl
Nan Lome
Mlindinner
Brotherly Lowe
Olor
Wilson Defends Armed Forces Ideals At Conference
President Wilson speaks of guarding ideals cited by men who fought for their country as he defends the armed forces. He says he must not distort their sacrifice or misrepresent their aims, urging unity and service for the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Larse
Garage air tank crash in Athena Oregon
A damaged report from Athena Oregon describes an air tank bursting through a garage roof without warning. The tank traveled across the space between two jolts and collided with another plane, causing injuries. Details are unclear due to distorted text but confirm a sudden destructive incident with structural damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Ore
Atlee
Avietivas
Prominent Farmer Dies of Influenza in Milton
A well known Milton farmer died of influenza after pneumonia, aged about 42. He is survived by a wife and two children, and the funeral is set for Milton with burial at $20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Sivenieh
Berlin stillness and fear in Europe asks for Wilson
An opinion piece from Paris argues that events in Berlin remain baffling and that American leadership is crucial. It emphasizes the decisive U S vote in wartime carries weight in postwar peace, urging the United States to stand by Europe until President Wilson arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Paris
Berlin
United States
Europe
America
Germany
Christmas Roll Call Aids Oregon Tuberculosis Fight
A Christmas drive begins December 16 to support the Oregon Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis. A portion of funds will fund open air pavements, hospital care, and early treatment, with leaders and volunteers coordinating mail and package collections statewide.
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Oregon
Fragmentary note hints at Milton person and loyalty doubt
Fragmentary OCR reads like a memorial or loyalty note from Milton. Mentions a person connected to a boss who taught property. Lacks clear dates names or locations beyond Milton and vague figures. Precise facts unavailable due to garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harte
Milton
Seeong
President urges road and waterway development in speech
The president called for major infrastructure investment to build roads waterways and country highways while criticizing rail restraint and urging a bold policy shift. He praised service members and stressed public commitment and unity amid wartime needs.
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Arid
Ava
Wilson
Wessid
Suk
Tome Opel Decor
Maniy
Titan
Saeed
Elwey
Deepeed
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Treimren
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Ali
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Salen
Wittely
le Thompoh
Hale
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Crowe
Lowell Wen
Pase
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