Long Delay in Buying Wool Admitted
Quarter master Sharpe acknowledged months of delay in purchasing wool for soldiers uniforms and overcoats. Camp commanders said the delays caused scores of deaths due to lack of warm clothing. The Wool Trading Company offered wool at prevailing prices. Sharpe did not respond. Senator Weeks cited a $160,000,000 figure. Sharpe said the war council warned of wool price increases and expected government control of the supply.
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Weeks
America
Storms Show Advantages of U S Control Railroads
Washington reports outline federal control of railroads during the storm. McAdoo wired lines to prioritize westward traffic and coal supplies, sending locomotives to relieve congestion. Two hundred locomotives ordered, extra cars held, and plans suggest curtailing passenger traffic to speed essential freight.
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Washington
McAdoo
Western
Américain Raliwas
FLASHES OF WAR AND ACCIDENTS FROM DECEMBER REPORTS
Reports from Nome Copenhagen Tacoma San Antonio Grand Aptos London and other places describe Vesuvian eruption Zeppelin loss confidential papers discovery elevator accident balloon landing destroyed ships and casualties including officers and men. The items read like quick war time dispatches with multiple locations and events.
Chicago Women Complete Study on Dyaiene
Four and twenty Chicago women have completed education in elementary hygiene and home care under the Red Cross. The center, little Hered, will release more tritegine. om for Wor Borvhine.
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Chicago
American destroyers capture German submarine prisoners
Washington December 22 American destroyer Fanning led by destroyer Nicholson is credited with capturing the German submarine prisoners. Thirty five sailors and two divers saved a drowning castor after the sub was damaged by a depth bomb. The prisoners cheered the Fanning crew when landed at port and high officials praised the crews for discipline and efficiency.
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Washington
Fanning
Destraoyer Nicholson
Ulmoring
Castor
River Flood Status and Mercury Rising Above Threshold
Reports indicate the Coomillin river at flood stage with the mercury rising above 65. Observers note crests nearing the Main Street area, impacting homes and businesses as rainfall and runoff influence water levels. Officials caution residents about potential overflows and localized evacuations as river dynamics shift.
Coal Shortage Causes Death in Public Health Report
A health board report cites a coal shortage as a factor in five deaths linked to a public works crisis. The piece notes the shortage worsened conditions for the poorest residents and prompted new health warnings amid ongoing shortages.
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Hie Board of Healell
Readjustment in City Credit Business Likely
A fragmented OCR text hints at a local readjustment in the city credit business. It mentions a panel, city officials, and various names and places, but the readable portions are incomplete and garbled. The core idea points to changes in civic credit operations and associated oversight.
Alien Draft Exemption Rights Queried In Excerpt
The fragment discusses draft exemptions for aliens and ages not subject to war service. It mentions questions and answers about citizenship intent and exemption waivers, noting local authority processes and potential penalties for failing to respond.
Winter Front News Confusion Amid Freezing War Gales
Fragmentary OCR text reports winter weather hindering fighting on a British front with references to forts and regions. Names and places are garbled, but mentions broad military activity and cold conditions impacting operations.
Red Cross quota hit by Clatsop drive effort
Community volunteers across Clatsop county organize a fundraising and membership drive to meet the Red Cross quota. Names and roles of local organizers appear in the report as the campaign promotes blood drives and disaster relief readiness.
Mersip ye ANNONCES TS CEMEES VROREAL CANDIDACY
Fragmentary OCR text mentions candidacy and dates but is largely unreadable. The readable fragments reference names and a possible candidacy notice with unclear context and missing details. The item appears to be a damaged public or political notice with limited verifiable facts.
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Mersip
Alsace Lorraine plebiscite latest German concession
The report from Patrogerad notes German delegates privately pushing a plebiscite to determine Alsace Lorraine's future division. In Brest Litovsk talks delays and peace visions surround confinement and neutral envoy discussions seek to avert broader conflict.
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Alsace-Lorraine
Patrogerad
Alsmie Darreine
Smythe Bros Buy Big Sheep Ranch
Smythe Bros, prominent eastern Wrenon sheepmen with headquarters in this city, bought a large sheep ranch near Arlington for about 125 dollars. The deal included 1000 pores of land, 1990 cattle, 2400 sheep, and all equipment, with the ranch adjoining the Smythe holdings in Arlington. The venture will operate a capacity of around 1100 head of sheep under the new firm.
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Smithe Bros
Eastern Wrenon
Atioh Anil
Horst
Arington
Smythe
Arlington
Judge King to Seek United States Senate Seat
Judge King announces candidacy for the U S Senate seat held by Senator McNary. The former Line Weet resident and former chief counsel for the relations service says he will file the formal nomination soon. He vows to campaign on reform and public service values.
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Dudge
Tk Klig
Memor
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Peewee
Lo Medic
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Judge King
Pendleton Marine Enjoys Life In The Tropics
Lowin Dewey Gorgain a former student now with the Marines at Sintinge Guu describes his tropical experiences in letters home He recounts a several day hike through rolling terrain with palm and banana crops The soil rich land is cultivated with sugar cane and the camp life included tents and guard duties He plans to return in seven months and notes the workload and weather conditions during the patrols.
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Dewey Gorgain
Sintinge
Guu
Sain
Chile
Amloarobmn
Pate
Nuard Dows
Women to Opt Revenue Reform At New Veteran Anyeled
Fragmented OCR text discusses women and revenue reform, mentioning leaders, institutions, and a broadcast role. The readable portions reference Keengnitidi el New, Mah, and Wheatied, with unclear context and several garbled terms. The item appears to note a division of duties or roles related to broadcast or public affairs.
Heavy Fighting Near Jaffa to Jordan Reported
Washington dispatch reports heavy fighting from Jaffa through Jerusalem toward the Jordan line as British troops hold firm. Turkish forces with Teutons press to recapture Jerusalem and disrupt the Jaffa Jerusalam railroad, despite Allied attempts to turn British positions near Bethany. Palestinian and Teuton units number over sixty thousand along the line with Allenby commanding the expedition.
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Roswit
Humana
Egun
Jerisalem
Holy Ban
Jerusalem
Jericho
Bethany
Allenby
Raine
Local Red Cross Gifts Cherished by Pendleton Soldiers
Letters from the 255th Pendleton company express gratitude for Christmas packages sent by local Red Cross workers. A typical note thanks Sam R. Thompson for the package, noting it was the first gift many boys had received since June 10. Soldiers mention their unit’s rough deployment, early camp beginnings, and the anonymous donors who filled boxes with holiday cheer.
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Red Cross
Pendleton
Coma
Su T. A. M. Gearon
Trick
Camp Gewe
Blizzard Rages Across East Amid Fuel Shortage
Heavy blizzard conditions grip the eastern United States with zero temperatures and winds. Fuel supplies dwindle as weather worsens, threatening reserve stocks and potential shutoffs. Reports from Chicago, New York, and Chicago area cities note bitter cold and continued storms with disruptions to travel and energy delivery.
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New York
Government Ownership Appears To Be Certain
Fragmentary and garbled text discusses government ownership after a war. Mentions Washington and possible federal ownership. Many words are unclear. no coherent names, dates, or events can be confirmed. The readable portions suggest debate on postwar ownership and control but lack specifics.
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