British Add 10 Positions at Bullecourt
London reports Haig stating British focal positionments at Bullecourt improved. French claims of success describe violent artillery near Maison-De-Champalmne and east of Bulppers. Berlin notes British attempt to recapture trenches at Bullecourt repulsed. raids south of Parsonville with some missing, two American engineers captured at Cambrai escaped back to unit.
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London
Haig
Bullecourt
Prouneville
Cambrai
Paris
Maison-De-Champalmne
Alsace
Cerny
Berlin
Brentas
Mare Rivera
Land Fraud Claim Over 100000 Dollar Oregon Washington Lands
Alleging undue influence from heavy whiskey, A Ash sues S L Stebbins and spouses in Umatilla and Washington counties to recover land valued at 100000 dollars. He claims no consideration was given and that he was intoxicated to sign erroneous deeds. A temporary injunction restrains transfer while the case proceeds. Judge J A Fee represents the plaintiff. Sheriff Taylor is noted for mortgage foreclosure action.
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Umatilla County
Oregon
Walla Walla
Franklin
Columbia Countien
Washington
Ash
Sait
Ll. Stebbins
I. H. Lucas
Charles P. Stebbing
Stebbins
Tayior
J. A. Fee le
England and Not Germany Started September Peace Feelers
Amsterdam dispatch reports a German official statement asserting that England initiated the September peace feelers, not Germany. It says Germany received an inquiry suggesting England sanctioned the proposal and that a neutral reply was deemed necessary.
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England
Germany
Berlin
Amsterdam
Law
Italy to Defend Venice to the Last Drop of Blood
Article notes Italy will defend Venice to the last drop of blood amid wartime sentiment. It describes national determination to prevent Austrian reoccupation, the city transformed into a fortified frontline, and Venetians reinforcing with sand barriers amid heavy bombardment and casualties.
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Italy
Venice
Henry W. Woon
Ventor
Austria
Allart Tredviiren
Bern
Hindus Sold as German Slaves in World War II Plot
In San Francisco on December 14 Hari Chandra testified that Har Chann Des, the Hindus witness, named a plot to sell him and four other Hindus to Germany for 10000. The Hindus were described as slaves used by Germany, with the majority of them of lower caste.
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San Francisco
Har- Chann Des
Hinds
Hari Chandra
Germany
Eohl
Grain Mill Purchase Plans for Bremen Area
A report notes a proposed purchase of the Bremen mill and adjacent properties to form a new venture. The 29 bushel per day capacity mill, four acres, and two adjoining pads are part of the plan. Organizers aim to form a company with $15,000 capital for farming and electricity generation using a 10 horsepower water source.
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Bremenek
Phind
Am Company
Toenl
Resident of Umatilla County for Forty Years
Forty year ag tly mH WW Knight prominent retinal farmer of Pendleton fiput net foot on Ueda county w ell and ever enim Dem 14 877 he his been A resident and ei fsen of the county Forty seamome today he stepped off a Cohimble river fleambesnt at the town of Triatiltin coming from Seattle He took up a homestead near Welix in TSR i de veloped it and made it his home for 24 years during which time he tilp ed a large family Since petting Cro netive life he has made hia home in Pendleton While id has quit fataiine hinwelt he hie wiven four Hons nck to the woll Three WI Brneet and Ralph are farming in Alberti and Al Kaieht is a well known young reservation farmer Re tee two other pons Are thor ty Mintsippi and Clarence In Portland and i daughter Mire Bow Basthidge whose hueband is farming north of the clip Mrs Kolehr died a Year ago last May Mr Wintieht came from Nobrowlia
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Knight
Pendleton
Ueda County
Triatiltin
Seattle
Welix
Tsr
Brneet
Ralph
Alberti
al Kaieht
Re Tee
Arethor Ty Mintsippi
Clarence
Portland
Mire
Bow Basthidge
Kolehr
Wintieht
Nobrowlia
Shields Bill Passed by Senate in Water Power Lease Plan
Washington report notes the Senate approved a personal crisis measure joining the War Department to dam streams for water power under a fifty year lease. The Atlantic Cry company and Steel interests are mentioned amid nationwide traffic crippling conditions and fears of a harsh year.
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Washington
Atlantic Cry, Inc
Sugar famine blamed on food control as probe faces leaders
Hazy testimony before investigators recounts sugar shortages amid wartime controls. Ambiguities in figures and distribution show large crop claims but misaligned refinery outputs, while officials discuss diverted shipments to Britain and France.
Athena Tailor Shop Destroyed by Fire
Fire at Athena Tailor Shop in Brewer destroyed the building and most contents. Pro proprietor Jacob Drewer reports a total loss of equipment after a gasoline can exploded. Clothing was burned and damaged in the blaze.
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Athena Tailor Shop
Athena
Jacob Drewer
Prro- Trietor
River Rises Nine Feet in 24 Hours
Woodland Dee 14. Heavy rainfall caused the river to surge nine feet in a day. Flooding affected nearby areas and disrupted transportation as authorities warned residents to take precautions. No further details available in readable text.
Campaign supply shortage sparks Cross relief effort
A fragmented report describes the American Red Cross facing shortages of campaign supplies and volunteers. The text mentions named individuals amid a broader call for aid, with emphasis on local community action to support relief efforts during the period referenced.
Russia’s Civil War Outlook Divides Soviet Delegates
The report notes officials and delegates in Petrov tied to the Bolsheviks anticipate a lengthy civil war amid political rifts. The conference sees limited unity as the party faction struggles over strategy and next steps.
Villa Jiminez Control Claim Raises Border Tensions
Unclear OCR text reports claims that Jiminez is in control of Villa with Bh PAS Co and referenced officials declaring formlonnrm over the border. Natives face starvation amid disputed authority and tensions at the border crossing.
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Jiminez
Villa
Bh Pas Co
Peertet Mist
Villa Hee Cape
Cael
Lettepeie Rink
Germany Preparing For Major Allied Offensive, 1919
London dispatch reports The Times warning that Germany plans a critical spring offensive in the western front. The piece predicts a heavy German buildup and sustained Allied drafts into 1919 to maintain field strength. It notes Britain must draw on reserves and mobilize manpower to counter a renewed German push.
Questionaires To Be Mailed Tonight To Limite
The first batch of questionnaires will be mailed tonight with the county office noting they go out on the early morning trail. The process involves a series of steps and dates, with several respondents listed and various items to be completed before dispatch.
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Tadee
GMA Wants SPL Semel Dh Ba Asie Te PETE Tine Aiented
Fragmented OCR text remains unclear with numerous garbled phrases and missing nouns. The readable portions hint at a discussion of economic issues and named entities like GMA and PETE but concrete actions, dates, or outcomes are not discernible. The source lacks coherent facts to summarize reliably.
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GMA
Pee Quanti. md
Proclamation details not fully readable in garbled text
Fragmentary proclamation text references names and places but is largely indecipherable. It mentions dates and approvals, with scattered proper nouns and possible geographic references, yet lacks coherent facts to summarize into a clear event or outcome.
Russian General Shalon Dies by Suicide in Petrograd
Petrograd dispatch reports General Shalon of the Russian staff killed himself before the assembling of the Russian-German army. Official agency withheld details. Earlier, Kornilov's forces were defeated by the Bolsheviks and Korniloff fled the area.
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Petrograd
Shalon
Onare
Agenocy
Korniloffs
Rornilott
U. S. Aviator Killed After Downing Foe
Lieutenant Walcott, an American army aviator, fell Tuesday after diverting from returning to the lines. German planes attacked him from the rear, and he is believed to have been killed. The report notes American flyers cooperated with Allied forces and mentions another American, Wright, destroying a German target on Thanksgiving Day amid heavy fighting.
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Pass. Des
Ft—Ieut
Henhemin Walcott
Dines
Walcott
Weiblesdt
Washington
Tee
Waleou
Harold Wright
Streim
Wrisht
Deepitie
W Raly
State Duck Law To Be Observed In Open Season Change
State law differs from federal rules as it allows duck hunting until January 15 though the federal season closes December 31. Game Warden George Tonkin confirms the state authorities will enforce the later date. Hunters cheer a favorable weather pattern and permit conditions.
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Sey
George Tonkin
Gamuabhle
Chief Justice White Rebukes Draft Attacker In Court
A scathing rebuke by Chief Justice White was delivered to a man attacking the draft during a Supreme Court session. Albert Jones, convicted in Georgia for failing to register, argued the draft was unconstitutional because it lacked popular approval. The attorney apologized after the exchange and the court upheld the line of questioning.
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White
Wasitre Toon
Dec
Supreme Court
Corbin Jiened
Albert Jones
Georgia
Unclear OCR: Local Leaders Cite Crime Drop in AOU Meeting
Fragmentary text notes Washington official James stating crime reductions, with references to a league and a religious or civic body. The garbled source mentions appeals and a Sad or Serious tone about evils, hinting at a civic meeting or address.
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Rfs
Willealvon League of America
James
Washington
Tate
Sid
H Williray
Denied Public Safety Incident Involving German Woman
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a denied public safety incident involving a German woman. Names and places are garbled but reference official actions and a government response, with unclear details and widely printed concerns. The text appears to mix several personal names and terms, hindering clear reconstruction.
President Welcomes All Investigations War Probe Expanded
The White House signals support for open war probes as the House Naval Committee votes to broaden inquiry into the navy. Hearings will cover all aspects of naval affairs, with Secretary Daniels and active admirals potentially removed, and a drastic probe into the last year's spending. Congress aims for transparent management amid wartime pressures.
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Washington
Senate
House Naval Committee
Navy
Danell
Oliver
Canteen Service of Red Cross Given to Honor Guard
The Umatilla county Red Cross chapter handed over canteen duties to the Girls' Honor Guard. The Honor Guard executive committee now serves on the Red Cross canteen committee. Canteen support for troops includes apples, cookies, and other cheer. The Honor Guard and Bastie previously shared the work to avoid duplication. Committee members include Milas Hole Rogers, Miss Quindara Wilcox, Miss North Alloway, Miss Madeline Purcess, and Ailer Ariie Adantolin.
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Umatilla County
The
Red Cross
Use County
Honor Guard
Bastiue
Honor Guart le
Milashole Hogers
Mies Quindara Wilcox
Mine North Alloway
Mini Madeline Purcess
Ailer Ariie Aodantolin
Murder Verdict Reaches German Invasion Plot Claim
Dee 14 Pittsh RL The teocy what Stee o Priven Heyer killed by bolt at her home recently was murderad by German Intex seeking Veiiinative Wasa s iteathered withert Huse tever resulcted that he awe of German nobility the won of Girecter of the German imperial railwars Beyer said he saw Germis submarine serviet and came to the Enited States through misrepreentation causing the he lle the bomb was intended to ill him
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Pittsh RL
Dee
Teocy
Priven Heyer
F Bolt
Wilhert Huse Tever
Tee Totter
Girecter
Beyer
Germis
Helle
Lumbermen Refuse to Accept Plan
Seattle dispatch reports the lumber industry dispute over an industry plan. details are garbled but indicate a disagreement among leaders and a proposed conference with a broader group. No clear outcome or date is discernible in the readable text.
New York Faces Wintry Gale Disruptions
A harsh winter gale strikes New York causing damaged wires and delayed traffic. Roads and bridges face closures and power outages, with trains and transit slowed. Workers report outages and disruptions across the city as crews repair lines and restore services.
Weather woes hit CMU with cold rain and delays
Fragmentary bulletin reports harsh conditions at CMU with gusty winds and wet weather disrupting events. Readers are urged to watch for further updates as crews manage slick grounds and postponed activities.
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