German Lines Melt Before British Guns Near Bapaume
The British pursue the retreating Germans from Arras toward Bapaume as German strongholds collapse. German rearguards fight from fortifications while dynamiting defenses. Weather aids patrols and air activity as Prussian lines crumble and the British press toward Cambrai and Le Quesnoy.
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Arras
Combrailine
Hapaume
Dbfone
Dritinh
Teikom
Cumbral
Bapaume
Gibraltar
Roth
Landevourt
le Trinskey Grandcourt
Tovbaring
Rome
Diermain Freerest
Werkware Krentes
Foreign Committee Divided Over President Armament Request
Washington February 27 The foreign committee plans to favorably report the flood bill empowering the president to arm merchantmen and remove other instrumentalities. Some Democrats and Republicans show split support with two Republicans likely to join Democrats and possibly one Democrat with the Republican side. The minority objections focus on submarines and long term naval power implications while concerns linger about tying arms to money and flags.
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Washington
Wleon
Lacdnia
Wilton
United States
America
Nebibery
Chain of Rats
Miller
Euny
Wilson
Gardner
Frm Silavely
Foreign committee split over power to arm ships
The foreign committee failed to report the flood bill limiting presidential authority. Several members sought amendments while a vote to submit a revised proposal for Wilson’s consideration loomed this afternoon. A record of munition ships arriving was noted amid partisan debates.
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Wilson
Carl Growl
Washington
Hertite Foreign Committee
Nulbherty
Hibs Fork Guns Tomorrow in Washington
Washington February 27 The army department opened the bid for twenty four hundred one pound rifles and three hundred fifty three pound guns for use against submarines, with several five inch guns listed as planned orders.
Ships Sunk as Two Whitish Vessels Go Down
London report says two white ships, the Headley and the Aries, were sunk. The Headley, a 4,900 ton merchant ship, registered in London, carried a crew of 49. The Aries, a steel screw of about three thousand tons, registered from West Hartlepool, also perished.
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London
Headley
Aries
Landen
West Harthe
Thompson Named as Candidate for State Highway Board Seat
W L Thompson, longtime Pendleton resident and leader in local politics, seeks appointment by Governor Withycombe to the Oregon State Highway Commission. Delegates from five counties urge the governor to appoint Thompson, with supporters hopeful despite no formal action yet. The commission will include one member from each congressional district.
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State Highway Board
Wo Thompson
Thompeon
Paul caPnvay
Daller
Prebrnery
Mr Thorne
Gover
Dallon
Oregon
Janes Withicuimbe
Gereenior
Salen
Bateen
Hom
Waste
Sherman
Gilliam
Dmitriit Countie
Thoupeon
Peadeo
State Highway Commission
Seal Autiar
Hood Niver LW
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Plenty of Coal in Pendleton No Danger of Fuel Shortage
Pendleton faces no fuel shortage as local dealers report ample coal supplies and steady shipments. Delays from late orders are easing, with rail cargoes expected to resume normal delivery within days. Nearby towns report similar shortages and some strikes, while the railroad shifts to crude oil to meet needs.
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Pendleton
Pendheton
la Grande Verlerias
Fallresut
le Grande
Portland
Karmel
California
Immair
No War Declaration Now Officials Say on Laconia Case
Officials in Washington after a Wilson-Lansing briefing say the Laconia incident is a clear cut case and no war declaration is expected now. They expect the President to first shield American interests by arming ships and await further developments as pacifist sentiment remains strong.
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Albert J. Render
Washington
Presdent Wilson
Lansing Administration
Admindermiiton
Preas
Witeon
Itip Finthy
Wile Miutat
Mos Ofitiva
Rinte
Lusitania
Nathy
Lomtniees
Germany
Lavonia
Ship Quernstown S.O.S. Heroes Remembered After Sinking
In February near Quernstown Wireless Operators Liconnos and Tayl guided the ship until an explosion sent the vessel into darkness. They stayed at their posts and helped summon a response then leapt to launch lifeboats. Captain Irvine was last to leave as the ship sank amid heavy seas and chaos.
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Liconnos
Tayl
Jewine
Alenivorn Ores Unitedy
Offaers
Cheow
New French Invention Stirs Teutons With Wire Cutting Device
A garbled description claims a French invention related to a device that advances ahead of a line and uses a barbed wire cutting mechanism. The text suggests a tool enabling penetration to breach wire defenses, with mentions of fasteners, settings, and a pushing action. The overall claim hints at a breakthrough in breaking through wire barriers.
Two American Women Among Laconia Victims
The Laconia disaster report highlights two American women among the victims. Trial notes discuss Hoch damage suit complexities with extensive witness testimony and contested injuries including a compressed vertebrae and spinal impact. Survivors and casualties are recounted with details on wreck, rescue, and ongoing inquiries.
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Mises
Diea
A. D.mccorkle
Sahin
Portland
Lee
W D McNury
Oregon
KO. Parker
Robert Livermore
TPW
Elph Hassell
Hassell
A. J. Gideon
Livermore
Downe
Fila Anibel
Mtr
Kenneth Melee
J W Horn
Mr Wert
Charles Lane
J. Tt. Behnuil
A. C. Friedley
Trains Wreck Claims Nineteen Lives in Altoona
Nineteen people died in a train wreck near Altoona as four coaches derailed after collision with a freight car. Rescue squads battled flames and smoke, while authorities opened a probe into the incident and identified several victims from nearby towns.
Munitions explosion kills 200 in Paris Berlin report
Berlin reports a catastrophic munitions explosion in Paris killing about 200 people. The exact details and location remain unclear as officials assess the blast and its caused damage. Local authorities urge caution while investigations continue.
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Paris
Berlin
Taft Reports for Military Duty in New Haven
Former President William Howard Taft becomes the first citizen of New Haven to receive military duty call. The message notes Taft’s readiness to serve and references the era’s wartime mobilization.
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Taft
Wiliam Howard Taft
New Haven
Om Felltier
Lewethar Mohawk
Commercial Club Banquet Set For March 8
A Commercial Club banquet planned for March 8 in Pendleton will be a community affair at Eagle Woodrum hall with reception preceding the banquet. All members and many others are invited. seating open to any applicant through Secretary Cranston. Rev. Gayver and A B K Blewelt lead programs, and men are urged to bring a lady.
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Amociation
Cranston
Woodrum
A. BK. Blewelt
R. Thompson
Gayver
Pendleton
Identity of Train Victim Established in Kameta
The young man killed by No 5 near Kameta is likely Philip Millen with coroner Brownie awaiting confirmation. A Detroit telegram reported by C Jomo Th East 4 Ht OY Portland mentions Millen of Salem as the writer of the funeral notice and an address linked to Mrs. Deere.
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Leoline
Brownie
Philip Millen
Alvicine
Jomo
Portland
Hiller
Arthur Satindees
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