Christmas Cheer Across Allied Lines In Europe
Soldiers in France and Germany received Christmas packages as American troops reported two million men in good spirits. Cartoady delivered gifts in Koblenz, with Americans exchanging presents with German residents and entertainers aiding morale. The scene featured Red Cross dinners, Knights of Columbus acts, and officers leading holiday ceremonies amid wartime shortages and continued patrols.
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Webb Miller
Nermany
Dee
Santa Claus
France
Germany
Coblens
Lest We Forget Porter Thoype Refuses Liberty Loan BondBuy
Porter Thoype, a pilot mock farmer exempt from military service, refuses to buy Fourth Liberty Loan bonds to support troops. The action is tied to Central Loyalty Committee pressures amid wartime fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Thoype
Countess Western
Weather forecast for tonight and Thursday
The forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Thursday. Expect clear skies with light winds and comfortable temperatures. No precipitation is expected in the period.
President Sends Christmas Message To Nation
President delivers a Christmas message from the White House praising the American people for their wartime resolve and unity. He expresses hope that their sacrifices will lead to lasting peace and self governed nations worldwide.
Four New Flu Quarantines Reported In City
Four new flu quarantines are listed by quarantining officer C. O. Rieach due to inflain cases. Names include Charles Deapnin 07 Bunh and JT. Vobin 46 Inne with others released from quarantine. The tally notes four households under indoor quarantine and lists several addresses such as 225 S. Main and 712 Cetin.
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C. O. Rieach
Fallowe
Charles Deapnin
Bunh
JT. Vobin
Inne
Br Rebbing
Thompson
Cotle
Frank Baker
Prank Growbieh
W. Te Kidder
Governor Rejects Pardons for Three Inmates in Bailen
In Bailen on December 2, John Pender, William Hranton, and Anna Booth of the penitentiary were denied clemency. Governor Withersome declined all pardons this year despite letters urging mercy from Portian women. The governor stated pardons must be earned by deserving inmates and denied sentimental pleas.
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Balem
John Pender
Willian
Riot in Tarragona Flares Amid Catalonia Demonstration
In Tarragona on December 25, clashes broke out between police and demonstrators supporting Catalonia. Several soldiers and civilians were warned, with many fined as authorities tried to control the fevered protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarchilona
Elash
Joy Worth While Comes From Mitigation and Sorrow
A reflective Christian meditation on Christmas, urging empathy for others and bearing sorrow with hope. The speaker, Rev William Hentry Cox, references Bethlehem, the Nativity, and the need to comfort the weary while awaiting the Christ Child. The text evokes worship, instruction, and a call to lift up others during hardship.
FIRST OFFICER HOME FROM OVERSEA DUTY
Local man unsure when relief from duty will occur Lieutenant Despain returned to Pendleton after serving in England and Canada. He landed in New York December 3 aboard a fleet ship, then received permission to come to Pendleton. Despain spent much of the war in England and delivered troops to the line before illness delayed his discharge.
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Charles Tespain
LA Matuin
Lawle
Despain
Camp Lewin
Fin
Peramileton
Pendleton
New York
Lieitenant
England
Octumione
Traner
Birithel
Spain
Mt Camp Lewie
Robbed in Chicago Jewels Value Shocks City
A bold daytime heist in Chicago nets thieves a large jewel haul worth about 1000,000 dollars. Four burglars fled down seven flights of stairs before officers halted the chase and rumor suggests one principal suspect may have been identified.
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Chicago
Tire
Wilson sails for England this evening
President Wilcor arrives in France on a special train, greeted by French and American officials. Pershing and the French commander review ceremonies as crowds fill the streets of Chacmont. A festive reception with bands and flags marks the visit to American headquarters and the cathedral area.
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Robert J. Lender
United Pro
Chacmont
Wilcor
Anerics
Aimerliman
Ugain
United States Army
Marne
Americcan
Hone
Pershing
Wereel
Hotel Deville
Chaumont
Bumpets
neuRh
Éprane
Snl
Washington
Gener
Fragmentary World War II Letter From Troop D
A damaged OCR page contains a wartime letter from Troop D noting few casualties and a closing message dated the armistice day. The writer mentions a comrade in writing to a Mr. Dimple Iron at 200 Malt Street and reflects on events, with a caution about later receipt of the letter.
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Aden
Perth
Indian petitions relief from land transfer dispute
Howe Emmett, an Indian, sues in chancery alleging he was induced into a verbal land transfer by Aaron M. Imac through ignorance and lack of funds. He claims a $3500 deal was imagined but only $100 was paid to bind the bond. a deed of property was conveyed to Chee Liele. The court orders the defendant to return the deed and the $100 received, and Emmett seeks restitution and return of funds.
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Howe Emmett
Elrods
Healleen
Aaron M. Imac
Toe Bini
Chee Liele
Temnetard Phe Tc Wits
Enmett
Thien Chess OLD Call Extended In Global Update
An international notice announces Thien Chess OLD call extended to January 19 with reference to media, authorities, and corporate efforts. The document mentions Ban Francisco December dates and notes extended regional actions as part of a broader program.
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Thien
Ban Francisco
Christus
Pendleton Christmas Cheer Amid Pandemic Ban
Christmas cheer fills Pendleton as residents despite a public gathering ban mark the day with home celebrations and gifts. Returning soldiers, charity work, and a strong community spirit underline the holiday mood even as the city copes with illness restrictions and wartime memory.
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Pendleton Christipas
Associated ‘Charities Board
Fanthertin
Dhtormnatances
Whittlesy Medal Recounts Congressional Honor
Whittlesy, a lieutenant in the Eighth Army Infantry, reportedly told German forces to “go to hell” when invited to surrender. The incident is described as a dramatic moment during a Rostan command drill amid the war effort.
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Hoston
Leutenant
W. Whitt
08Th Mote States Infantry
Christmas Visit Goes Awry in Manila Newsroom Style
Clare Sturdivant, once of Ponileton, travels from La Grande to spend Christmas with his wife there visiting her mother heron. He learns from brother Ivan that Christmas in Manila was her planned, but La Grande shuts down for ten days due to influenza.
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Clare Sturdivant
Ponileton
la Grande
Heron
Hea
Ivan
Manila
Gale
Understanding Expected From Coming Conference in London
Paris Dec. 24 The United States expects to participate in the London conference with aims to safeguard freedom of the seas. The president indicates U S power will press for an Allied strategy to curb German naval strength. The conference is expected to run into April.
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London
Fred
Femacros
Paris
Presistent
Wilaon Canferm
Tondon
Elear
America
Ohatiee
United States
van Watlen
Oregon War Savings Drive Threatens Statewide Losses
Oregon struggles to meet War Savings Stamp drive targets as officials warn the state’s record could fall short. The WoRX committee cautions efforts to raise funds and enlist volunteers amid disputes over campaign messaging and control while counties, cities, and schools mobilize to support the drive and reach expected financial goals.
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Christman
William Hentry Cox
Piret Payiat
Osun
Bethlehem
David
Cherie
Boeing
Howe
Belie
Bertleham stAble
Cherlin
Phan
Dorl
Fife
Heniey Howe
Charles Despain
Flanders
Stolr
Wilson
Saarceet
Mark Pendleton
Santa
Oregon
Whittlesy
Nile
Portland
We & & Otto
Unean
Cantipadan
Aeaedlete de Pettesaters
Linton Wollon Plese
Omni Bees
W. & M. Pampaet
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