British Lines Hold Against Bloody Onsets
British forces repelled German assaults near Bourlon as artillery and cavalry clashes intensified around Cum Ural. Haig reported fierce fighting with heavy losses on both sides, British positions holding while Berlin claimed vast reserves and continued pressure during the Cambrai drive. Prisoners and guns were taken as German attempts to crack the line persisted.
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London
Germany
Marne
Cum- Ural
Haig
Encrete
Verdun
Allied Council Delays War Aims Statement Report
The Interallied council delays war aims statement and offers a cautious summary. Major figures including Colonel Monee are profiled as delegates discuss possible fronts and airpower reductions while American forces coordinate with allied leaders.
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Allied Council
Tan Demon Bee 2 The teliebiy we renilh rapidatied
A garbled account notes British actions in Palestine connected to Tibiient patriarch and a population event. It mentions a town, district, and local response with unclear phrases and disrupted names.
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Palestine
Mountain That Is Saving Italy
Monte Cropo stands as a beacon in the high ranges defending broader Italian interests from northern threats. Austro-German forces once pressed this flank but fell back to lower elevations, leaving Cerperminly and nearby Manta as points of concern amid ongoing concerns about regional security.
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Monte Cropo
Maly
Treiting
Golintains
Manta
U S Soldier Killed Two Wounded in Raid by Bandits
A U S patrol engaged Mexican bandits near Buena Vista in a raid that left one American dead and two wounded. Authorities, led by Matlock, attempted ambush suppression as bands attacked with a large force, forcing a retreat after heavy fighting. several bandits reported killed or wounded.
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U. S
Matlock
Unites
States Patrol
Amiathink
National Prohi Measure Ready for Introduction
Washington December 2. Reported steps call for a federal prohibition measure for the duration of the war. The proposal contemplates fines up to fifty dollars for violation and aims to conserve meat supplies as a key wartime effort.
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Washington
Calitorteaia
Annual Convention Farmers Union Opens Here Tomorrow
The Farmers Union annual convention opens here tomorrow with sessions and speeches planned. Notable participants include leaders from state and regional farm groups, a keynote for the industry, and a focus on policy debates and future farm programs.
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Farmers Union
Venice freed from menace as German drive stalls
Allied forces, including French and British troops, seize critical points on the Pinpe line near Venice. Despite heavy fighting, Italian defenses at Verdun and along the Piave front hold, with reinforcements arriving to blunt the German advance and secure the area.
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Chenry
Winky
Italy
Iid
Iain
Vitorn Mollie
Tonnies
Olive
Tle Emay
Wihd Eagajvine Oy
Abiniée
Woman Barber Kills Husband in Darkly Told Case
Cordelia Faught, a woman barber, shot and fatally wounded her husband Nie Fyeght following a fight in her darkwrited dwelling. After a brief struggle Fyeght was abducted in a mob scene, with Jenie Rivet named in the aftermath as part of the incident.
Elks Pay Tribute At Memorial Service For Departed Brethren
A solemn memorial service was held in the academy theater with Elk officers and attendees honoring deceased members. Speakers praised the virtues and service of the departed, naming several local Elks and officers who led the tribute and reflected on fraternal bonds.
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ELKS
Hiriibr
Lee
Petter
Elie
Lroiiier
Cpirvetind
Charles Ofienagh
Uwyale
Samuel Sieele
FT Murphy
Gnerhwey
T. Tord Che
Relyter
FW Waele
KO van Tran
Frank H. Pare
H.W. Ptattees Fok
Higley
War expenses and Navy funding in opening Sixty-Fifth Congress
The opening of the Sixty-Fifth Congress features estimated war expenses of thirteen and a half billion dollars for the year, with the Navy seeking billions and the Food Administration requesting five million. Secretary McAdoo reports large allocations for construction, weapons, and logistics as defenses expand, including submarines, torpedoed ships, fortifications, and production facilities in the war effort.
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Navy
Food Administration
Senator Lodge backs united war effort against Austria
Washington December 3 Senator Lodge of Massachusetts declares unwavering support for war on Austria and urges immediate unity among Allied Powers. He notes Colonel House abroad to bolster allied unity and warns against enemy divisions, stressing the need to line up against Germany.
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Washington
Austria
Lodge
Manrachuvetta
Senate
House
Large
Agoin
Advitia
Geremany
City Election Now But For New Law
A fragmented article fragment describes a proposed law changing city elections to align with state dates. It mentions the mayor and four councilors, biannual voting in December, and an extension of current mayor and council terms to match the new schedule under the administration’s support.
Journalist Whipple Dropped From University Faculty
Charlottesville Va December 3 Iadihais HK Whipple professor of journalism at the University of Virginia was dropped from the faculty. An investigation into alleged disloyal conduct was completed after an address at Sweet Briar College Va last week.
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Charlottesville
Iadhiias HK. Whipple
Uniiversity
Vireinka
Anin
Sweet Beier College
Hawt Week
Mrs Howdyshell Called by Death
Mrs Howdyshell died at her home on Accomit Street from heart failure after dementia. Funeral at 2 pm today at the Presbyterian Church. Survived by husband Brady Howdyshell, three daughters Nelle Terres Netle Tene and Belle Carell, two brothers in Athena and Milton.
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Howdoehell
Aocomit Street
Demvtia
Murrow Afernoon
Presbyterian Churets
Howdyxhell
Brady Howdyahell
Nelle Terres
Mre Netle Tene
Atre Belle Carell
Pendleton
Athena
Milton
Afeo
Prayers and War Declarations Amid Reassembling Congress
The fifty fifth congress convened at noon with prayers for victory in both houses. Senator La Follette announced the death of Paul Hustiug after roll call. The Senate adopted a peace resolution. the House invited the President to speak at noon tomorrow. Debate centers on declaring war against Germany's allies as President reportedly opposes.
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Washington
Ainty Fifth Congres
Robert la Fallette
Paul Hustiig
House
Forrest Prettyman
Brotherhood of Nations
Ums
Pep meeting marks re opening P H D
School sessions resumed at the high school with a pep meeting honoring the football team chasing state honors after beating Franklin high of Portland. Pendleton and La Grande tied the game. Principal Drill notes possible course substitutions for dropped subjects and adds like physics, chemistry, math. Physical training may be added under coach Griff Jones. Free picture shows may follow with curtains needed for assembly room windows. Several new students enrolled while some former students left.
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Franklin High
Portland
la Grande
Griff .B. Jones
Government to buy all silver output nationwide
Washington on December 3 announces the treasury department will purchase the country's entire silver output. The price will be fair and provide a fair profit to producers.
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Washington
Treasure Department
Mrs Mary Doherty Claimed by Death
Mary Doherty wife of Vat Deberg prominent farmer and stockman of the county died Saturday night after illness. A requiem mass was held at St Marys Catholic church and interment followed at the local cemetery. She was mother of several children, ages from two to sixteen years.
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Vat Deberg
St. Anthony
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Mra
Dubert
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