War Board Railroads In Temporary Charge Of Operations
Washington dispatch says Secretary McAdoo as director general placed the existing war board of railroad executives in temporary charge of railroad operation. Julius Kruttschnitt, executive chairman of Southern Pacific, and other rail executives confer on a compensation plan based on a three year average net income with government keeping maintenance and new projects while allowing reasonable dividends. The railroads seek no new loans but ask federal aid and potential securities. McAdoo suggests government bonds to fund improvements.
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Washington
McAdoo
War Board of Railroad
Julius Keuttschmitt
Southern Pacific
War Board
Bay Railroad
Liberty Hondant
Chemielvent
Wittens
Cri Nical
Crisia
Woolen mills urged to boost army blanket output
Pendleton and Washoe mills led by Bishop and Brock received a telegram from the Army Quartermaster divisional head urging a probable increase in blanket production for the year 191K. mill managers face full capacity, with output already devoted to government needs.
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Bishop, Brock
Pendleton Wid Washounal
Quartermaster Corps
Army
Freupandy
Holm
Nothing Special In What London Der 28 Haly Reported
Fragmentary OCR text from a London dated item mentions a cryptic phrase about presidential or ceremonial context and an elite group. The readable portion lacks clear names, places, dates, or events to form a full coherent summary.
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London
Der
Haly
Cron
Sammies Try Skate in No Man's Land Pass
An American soldier reports that during a segment of the line Americans faced shelling and infantry skirmish in No Man's Land. A German party opened fire and the Americans responded with bombardment, driving the attackers back and keeping the troops safe in their trenches.
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NO Man’s Land
Aged man badly hurt by kick from horse
An elderly man, employed by W. I Kidd near the cemetery, was kicked on the head by a horse while feeding. He suffered fractures and other injuries, was taken to hospital, and doctors expect a lengthy recovery with several weeks of danger and treatment ahead.
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W. I Kidd
AL Anthons’s Hospital
Troilinger
Mr. Kidd
Joel Porter
Henderson
Li Jin
Amateur teams to meet soldiers next summer planned
Clatton Townes, president of the National Pristation of Bareball, announced today that leading amateur teams will confer with the training camps to arrange games between soldiers and civilian teams. The plan aims to foster friendly competition and military sport partnerships.
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Mlevelani
Ms OS
ClAyton Townes
Teiday Clothell
Grito Fenn
German demands derail Paris peace talks
The foreign minister told the chamber that France would refuse to negotiate southern options like Cxornio sugeenin, signaling continued stalemate in the peace process.
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Paris
Fhe
Uffeice
Chamber of Gepurles
Prance
Reise
Cxornio
Two Americans Killed by German Flyers in Action
Two American soldiers were killed on a nighttime moonlit patrol when German aviators attacked near Byne. An American surgeon was reported missing during the German push, with another surgeon returning to safer lines as British forces aided.
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Fermen
Ln Amet
Nuladime Wien
Men of engineering experience sought in war effort
Washington reports government calls for engineers with experience in industry and the navy to staff a war work program. Medical exams for volunteers proceed quickly, with rapid clearance for duty. News notes global dispatches on earthquakes, atomic threats, and humanitarian aid as the American Red Cross assists the homeless.
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Warhington
Law
Gore Ives
Crowder
Alto
Unclear OCR: Women leaders direct Sierra Molyee event
Fragmented text from Los Angeles report mentions women directing a committee in the Sierra Molyee area and references John Kiok and Hernan Jake Hileh with unclear roles. Details are garbled, limiting precise summary.
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LOS _ANUIBLICS
Sierra Moilyee
John Kiok
Uv Trelehter
Hernan
Jake Hileh
Sehilenberg
Cire Mae
Niger
Tericun
Atiotinr
Zeppelin Program in Dismal Failure
The Rupiellin program shows heavy losses with 72 of 58 Zeppelins built destroyed and multiple aircraft destroyed or grounded. Raids over France Belgium and England yield limited success as German airships perform poorly amid mounting casualties and material shortages.
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Cothimission
Draft Call On Questionnaire Set For February 14
Washington December 28. Os moral Crowder announces the next draft call will be made under the questionnaire process. The plan calls for February 14 as the date. The percentage of deformities will determine eligibility and benefits. Germans To Destroy Peod. CAMP DODGE, IOWA December 28. News notes the German plot feared by Allied command and national defense council.
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Washington
Dee. Os
Camp Dodge
Ing Dee
US Cavalry Bouts Band Mex Raiders
Documents indicate a running fight near the border as United States cavalry battled Mexican raiders allied with Villistas. About 50 bandits were killed or wounded while the force retreated toward Marfa Texas after burning and looting, with some fighters believed to be Mexican refugees and criminals fleeing into the United States.
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Meratta
Exe
Cfinaga
Clrranzica
Miller to mobilize deputies for tax information drive
Milt Miller prepares a broad task force to collect federal taxes across counties. He plans to deploy deputies to gather information and ensure compliance as part of an interim program, with a deputy arriving in Winatitia to coordinate efforts.
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Miller
Oirepen
Winatitia
Fanngry
Grattan Convicted and Fined for Whiskey Shipment
Grattan, a local transfer man, was convicted in police court for unlawfully receiving a shipment of three cases of whiskey concealed within a barrel of insulation. He was fined 4140 and appealed the case to the circuit court. Evidence showed a Grattan truck driver awaited the shipment and a stranger aided concealment. Grattan claimed no knowledge of the contents and said warnings from the district attorney had twice warned him against handling liquor.
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Elf. Grattan
Wis
Omar
Grattan
Ww. M. Peterson
Col
J. H. Raley
Fit Gerald
District Ao
Ubesilty
Wecenine
Shipmient
Ligquer
British Subjects in U S Face Conscription Talks
Det 84 reports Sir Frederick Edwin Smith British attorney general arrived in Washington to press conscription of British subjects in the United States. Arrangements to repatriate volunteers who join military forces will be made, with efforts to secure similar measures for Americans.
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New York
United States
Frederick Edwin Smith
Ceneral
Great Britain
Washington
Anerhen
German Christmas Story Reveals Hardships for Women and Children
Fragmented OCR traces depict a bleak scene of famine and cold. Reports describe women and children facing hunger while wealthier individuals enjoy comforts and high prices during a snowbound holiday period. Names and places are obscured by illegible text, but the core tale centers on deprivation and inequality amid winter.
Untitled fragment on defense policy and arrest warrant
Fragmentary text discusses security measures and an armed incident. It mentions a named agency or group, a case involving a government or enterprise, and a sequence of dates and roles. The readable portions hint at charges, a legal process, and potential enforcement actions, but the source is highly garbled.
Umatilla County Guard Formed Sunday Morning
A historical note reports the formation of the Umatilla County Guard with a morning assembly at 4 to discuss civil authority, readiness, and obedience to orders. It outlines organization, duties, and the role of guards under local command, aiming to prepare for future events and maintain order.
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Umatilla County Guard
Chinese Harkins Disarmed Bolshevik Forces in Tokyo Probe
Bolshevik forces surrendered Harkin to Chinese troops after two hours of street fighting in Tokyo on December 23. China had ordered withdrawal, disarmed about 2500 Bolsheviks, and stored arms while notifying foreign consuls. Strife in Harkin district spurred weeks of protests. banks in Petrograd closed as authorities arrested a director amid security patrols.
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Tokyo
Der
Harkin
China
Harkim
Hursela
Second Draft Note on February 15 Call Delays
A communication from the provost marshal general states a decision that no further calls will be made before February 15. It explains that deficiences in calls will be addressed under the old regulation, with a new classification system to benefit all ordered for placement within current percentages. A special class will be called soon under Section 149.
Morrow County Leads State With One Percent Margin
Portland dispatch reports Morrow County shows a lead of one percent with 01 percent overage, while Umatilla and Grant counties exceed ten percent. The drive to meet quotas continues as Marion and Jefferson counties rally to push closer to the quota, with Portland’s effort guiding the state totals.
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Portland
Ore
Ted Umatilla
Morrow
Com- Toca
Poorbay
Tap
Jy Eden
Pays
Jefferean
Column
Marion
Talwar Ptierk
Lth
Bee Quilitting
Peatine Wiese
Wwey
Terny
Ambiguous Washington Prank Report Messy OCR Row
Fragmentary OCR text from a Washington worker prank story with garbled names and partial phrases. Hard to parse but suggests a workplace incident or prank involving a mail or other worker, with broken references to people and events.
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Thea
Fomine
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Fraves
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Eneland
Germany
Alrehioa
France
Albert
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Villistas
Ojinaga
Milt Miller
Luhore Congress
Llnyd
George
England
Arthur Henderson
Warttme
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DOR Navy
Promo
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Tite
Betty Erie
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Pmk
Ofelia
Petrograd
Morrow County
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Renitener Ag
Deinen
Chretien Eerdte
Beth
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