Russian program outline cites aid mission and protective troops
A semi official statement describes an immediate program including an economic mission to Russia to study Slav needs and extend American aid with military protection. Supplies will be forwarded to aid Russians while additional troops join only to ensure German interception prevention. Protecting Czecho Slovaks in Vladivostok may form the core of an expeditionary force.
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Russia
Vladivostok
Turmoil in Germany as Mirbach murder shocks Berlin
Reports from Amsterdam Copenhagen and London say Mirbach's assassination sparks counter revolution fears in Moscow and widespread excitement in Germany. Entente agents blamed by some outlets while officials probe alleged revolutionary plots and embassy security tightens.
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Germany
Entente
Amsterdam
Mirbach
Moedow
Copenhagen
Bolabev
Germany Plans Occupation Of Petrograd And Moscow
Stockholm dispatches report Germany intends to demand occupation of Petrograd and Moscow following Mirbach’s killing. Berlin claims Allies sanctioned the assassination and seeks free troop passage to the Morman coast via Zhetrograd amid Russian unrest. The Bolsheviks face pressure to grant German terms or abdicate as Lenine seeks a public apology.
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Stockholm
Germany
Petrograd
Moscow
Mirbach
Morman
Zhetrograd
Boteheviki
Portland seeks 54 men for police and fire roles
Two Portland officials plan a recruiting tour through eastern Oregon on July 11 and 12 to fill about 54 positions in the Portland police and fire departments. Local attempts have failed to secure enough qualified applicants, and Pendleton will host the officials during the search for suitable candidates.
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Portland
F. John
Pollee
Hortsmeyer
Municipal Civil Service Board
Pendleton
Portland Fire and Police
Sastern
Oregon
French Make Gains at Verdun and Eastern Front Advances
July 34 1917 dispatches report French gains at Verdun while Austrian forces withdraw north of Krasinik under pressure from Rus, and Husdun troops push near Halice toward Lemberg. British and French say advances on the Somme bring troops within six miles of Kovel. Destruction of arms cathedral noted with regret.
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Verdun
Husdun
Gerwane
Halice
Lemberg
Somme
American officers killed in collision near Fontaine Hew
American officerswere killed and many were injured when two automobiles collided near Fontaine Hew.
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Pass
Evern
Fontaine Hew
Water inspection planned for Bingham Springs source
Professor T. Beokwith of the state bar will arrive at 6 this evening to inspect the Joral water screen and the variation of contamination from Bingham Springs to the Thorn Hollow supply. Officials report the Bingham Springs management has cured some chloride to Ting in the pool before the water is released.
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Trofesor T
Beokwith
State Bar
Tertologiat
Thorn Hollow
Io Swenttin
de Pinte
Tete
Bingham Springs
Telegraph Officials Blame Union for Looming Dismissals
A faulty telegraph report from Atlanta claims city officials accuse the Weeterss Union of threatening 16 telegraphers with dismissal. President Jaymor stated that yesterday they openly declared intent and notices of discharge will be issued as soon as the men reach the Weetermulin section.
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Atlanta
Waly
Tewal
Weeterss Union
Japan Awaits U S Intervention Calls Amid Talks
Japan shows reluctance to accept U S intervention, despite two weeks of talks on Hiropean matters. Officials in Tokyo signal preference for a direct path and emphasize cautious diplomacy with the United States. Italy pushes Vienna on Balkan tensions as Allies seek stable moves.
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Tokyo
Siteria
Japan
Pendleton Organizes American Red Star Chapter
Pendigi moves to form an American Red Star chapter. Mrs A J McAllimer will lead the local drive with guidance from Senator J C Nealon of San Francisco and the Pacific headquarters. The organization emphasizes animal rescue and government service, with dues set at 1 year and donations welcomed.
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American Red Star
Pendigi
Nounder
Prince
Tifa
McAllator
Yankee's Drill a Revelation
Lowell Mellet reports that the American regiment on the Soma made a revelatory drill, showing veteran bearing and parade-ground discipline, praised by Tord Milner after the war review, for their role in the capture.
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Lowell. Mellet
Tord Milner
United Vreen
Innktter
Manel
Reports Naming Activity Washington July 8
Washington reports indicate active rifling action on Veterans Day Sunday with Pershing noting engagements. Germans warned to stay alert as Fourth approaches while Americans anticipate launching the offensive.
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Washington
Tctrral
Indian lands lease bids set record at $21 per acre
The Fastregonian reports 130 allotments on an Indian reservation received top bids of $21 an acre, with 150 allotments advertised. Highest offers came from CFPF McConnel of Weeton and others, as competitive bidding aims to enter more Indians on the land while maintaining farm tenancy.
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Denn
Kdow
Swortalonider
Ittie Inne
Kia
Miro Swartslander
CFPF
McConnel
Weeton
Marilon Jack
Pendleton
WK Ferguson
Wim. Moride
Athens
Ches
Allied troop dispatch to Asia to aid in establishing order
Washington reports a sizeable police allied force to be sent to Vladivostok and allied fronts to clarify confusion over alien licenses toward Russia. The mission aims to mobilize experts in finance business and agriculture to restore credits and crop movements, with Wilson Baker and March pressing Congress for quick personnel.
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Washington
Tater
Tase
United States
Fusiia
Miroveh
Moscow
Tina
Germany
Siberian
Puistan
Vladivostok
Anil
Badiness Arenu
TALIANS ADVANCE CAPTURES 1960 PRISONERS NEAR MONTE AREBELLA
Raeny reconnoitring Partine near the cistern and north of Monte allebrelia was driven back. Italian forces in Grappa region gained ground and captured 1960 prisoners north of Marsif as the advance in the Coleanrine region continued.
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Rome
Raeny
Cister
Monte
Allebrelia
Bimal
Grappa
Satuniay
Marsif
Coleanrine
Troop Ships Report Sinkings of Two Subs
A damaged dispatch notes troop ships reporting the sinking of two submarines. The report mentions torpedo actions near England and subsequent marks of the events, with lingering confusion over dates and locations. Ships arrived with debris and support crews proceeding after attacks in early June.
Umatilla County Tops Red Cross Membership Drive
Umatilla County led statewide Red Cross drives by completing a December campaign that surpassed quotas. More than 16,600 county residents joined, the highest total in Multnomah and rivaling larger populations like Marion, with women handling the bulk of the effort and Roy T. Bishop serving as county drive chairman.
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Merl Cres
Yahow Unuttiiby
Multnemal
Martin County
Umatilla
Percennide
Molprow
Grant Popplisher
Marlon
Oregon
Hurer
Tate
Umatilla Connte
Foo
Sploby
Roy T. Bishop Wee
Echo Roads Repair Planned for Wheat Hauling
Echo resident W J Wattenbure is named supervisor for a near KeBo road improvement to aid wheat hauling. County officials and Pendleton Commercial Association leaders discussed gravel and straw mix approaches and affirmed immediate action, aiming to fix routes used into Mansfield and Kelh.
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W. J. Wattenbure
Echo
Kebo
Eebo
Chamis Marsh
Commieigner
Ueehborn
Pat Lanerson
Pendleton Commercial
Coit
BE Williane
Manfield
Rejected from Draft at Camp Lewis in 1433
Fragmentary report notes men at Camp Lewis rejected from the draft in 1433. The text is garbled with unclear names and locations but references men facing draft procedures and medical measurements.
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Camp Lewis
Unclear historic notice on publicaters and telegraph news
Fragmentary OCR note references public notices and telegraph topics with mentions of Western, opposition, and dates unclear. Many names and terms are garbled, leaving insufficient readable facts to determine a specific event or outcome.
Half Million Men Soon to Represent America in Line
Washington reports that within a month or sooner General will command more than a half million U S troops at the front. About 281,000 are in combat ready units abroad with brigades including American, British, and French forces. nearly 840,000 will be ready for battle by August. The rapid American deployment spurs faster ordnance production as committees note strong confidence that German aggression will meet stiffer resistance.
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Washington
West Front
Senate
France
Americas
Hillary
Artillery Battle Progresses Across Ten Mile Front
Artillery fire advances along a ten mile stretch between Cottervin forest and the Marne with ongoing combat, while political debates surface in Washington as the Interstate Commerce Committee weighs recommendations for wartime measures. A death toll rises toward a hundred as recovery efforts continue amid the broader war coverage.
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