Fresh German push near Wieport gains ground
British and German forces clash along the Yser front near Nieupont and L400 yards, with German penetration of British positions on the right bank and bombardment operations continuing. Petrograd notes a Russian offensive driving wedges south of Lemberg, Halicz captured, and vast forces in peril of flanking maneuvers.
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Korniloff
Lemberg
Halicz
von Ecthmer
Kilbach
War Office
Tima Front
Skaloet Petrograd
War Department
Penetrype
London
Nieupont
Retuin
Nieuport
Yaukad
Rene
Yror
Aoa
Haig Wali
Yeer
Leni Tartminis
Late wire news on actions in government and China
The report describes cabinet members involved in formulating policy and potential inquiries. It mentions Tokyo and Peking, with references to elections and political maneuvering in 1948 era style. Names and places appear in garbled form but indicate high level government activity and international tensions.
Cruiser Goeben Hit By British Aerial Raiders
The admiralty announced that the Turkish German cruiser Goeben was struck in an aerial attack. Explosions were seen as enemy ships were hit. The raid likely originated from British ships off the coast, with targets near Constantinople.
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Goeben
Uehen Wer
U. S. Fleet Warmly Welcomed in Uruguay Reception
United States fleet arrived at Montevideo Uruguay on July 11 and was met with an enthusiastic welcome. The arrival marked a cordial reception as ships docked and officials greeted the U S officers.
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U. S
Uruguay
Urooway
Hood River Fire Destroys Buildings on Hew Street
A disastrous fire in Hood River originating at the Holman automobile supply destroyed four stone buildings on Hew Street near the river height. The loss is estimated at 12.
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TOD Rivet
Sledat Tve Holman Automobile Supply
Hew
Hhe
First Prize in Garden Contest to Jacob Knaus
The Pendigton garden contest rewarded idle arable land use. First prize went to a boy named Jacob Knaus for his efforts, with second prize to another participant. Third prizes were awarded to Ned Strahorn, Fred Rohirman, and Fred Riggle, plus honorable mentions to several others. The committee noted the gardens were in good condition, despite dry weather, and encouraged continued care and planting.
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Pendigton
Hove
Warelinuge
Jacob Knatis
Rod Prot
Ned Strahorn
Fred Rohirman
Fred Riggle
Paul Youns
Shee
Siebert McGee
Richard Simahe
Nention
Secovitie
Serbian executions spark panic in Paris report
July 11 four Serbian men were executed and others condemned to death for complicity in a planned murder plot against Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia. The seven officers were members of a society named the Orion of Death whose aim was to incite a revolution.
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Paris
Vrines
Alexander
Serbia
Ostrys- Ve
Mnemibert
Orion
Reserves Offer Aid In Guarding Crops And Property
The Penticton Reserves placed themselves at the state’s call to protect crops and property during the campaign and harvest. They requested government rifles from Governor Withycombe and planned guard duties at grain centers in Walte Walls Prescott and inland towns. A reserve drill led to appointing Frederick Stelwer as first lieutenant and Harry Chainers as second lieutenant with leaves for two months, amid funding discussions and future officer confirmations.
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Counelly
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Oregon
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Walte Walls
Prescott
Frederick Stelwer
Rodland Oliver Tekianel Stehner
Weline
Gao Weline
Harry Chainters
Heutynam
Alvence
Renee
Mein
Height standards for Army revised in wartime
The article notes changes to U.S. Army height requirements amid wartime mobilization. It reports the new standard and the implied impact on recruitment and service eligibility, with references to population figures and the broader home-front context.
German coalition cabinet still tangled in politics
President Ferrell of the Wok & Co. to attend a banquet and join a rail line special to Wallowa Lake with the state editorial delegation. Governor Brodie and Mrs. Brodie head to Pendleton amid convention plans. extensive social program outlined from Friday luncheon to Sunday lake excursion and return.
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J. J. Ferrell
Wok & 8. Co
State Editorial Association
Willam McMurray
Feneral
Wallowa Lake
Tnt
Pen*eron
Cayuse
Weller Matlock
Eyvetern Oregon State Hospital
Nown
Loneheon
Eset Origentnsg Publishing Co
Umatilla County
Pendleton
Library Club
Elagie- Woodman
Walkoarna Lake
Iu m
Joseph
Petty
Muta
Wallowmake
Srenakfut
Joph Commercial Club
the Lake
Oy Joseph Commercial Club
Dinnards la Grands Commercial Club
Riverside Park
Te Ochotk
Brodie
Lawrence
Pendelton
Oregon Draft Cuts to Nine Men for Beens
East Oregonian reports Oregon will supply nine men for draft duty under voluntary enlistments, with Adjutant General White informed that the state will receive additional credit for 14 enlistees. The note appears as a July 11 Portland dispatch detailing reduced draft obligations and credits.
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Portland
Iecco
White
Kansan Sunk With Four Aboard in Pacific Sinkings
XTRA WASHINGTON July 1 report that the American ship Kansan sank after a perilous event in the Pacific. Four aboard include one American, the master, an armed guard, and a survivor named Lanier. The vessel valued at three million dollars carried food, bonds, and steel cargo valued at one million. The State Department announced further details this afternoon.
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Washington
Kansan
Lanier
State Department
Wheat market reports show firm tone in prices
Chicago and Portland wires report a firm tone in the wheat market. Prices quoted include open high low and close with futures for July and September noted amid scattered figures. The copy is incomplete but indicates active trading and price ranges in the wheat pit.
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Chicago
East Oregonian
Los
Portland
New Lighting Plan Seeks Removal of Main Street Wires
Contemplated city project would install a new lighting system and remove overhead wires and poles on Main Street. Estimates suggest costs around 95 000 for removal and new conduit work, with debates over who bears expenses and feasibility of routing from back streets. The plan involves city council review and property owners potentially paying for street improvements.
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Virnoont
Hon
Che Eepere
Fiennes
Alvienot
Alles
Vincent
German cabinet shakeup prospects spark censorship and claims
Berlin dispatches report Hollweg aims to reshuffle the German cabinet with party members, possibly moving ministers like Zimmerman and Solf. Telegraphs note censorship heavy as reports conflict over a broad coalition and war strategy amid submarine and French fronts.
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