William and Jickeon Killed in France Frontline Action
A fragment notes the death of William and Jickeon, retired millionaire bankers, in a se tion in France on June 6. It mentions COLORADO FPERINGS, July 12, and a telegram. It records Lieutenant Jackson receiving a commission at the Fort Sheridan training school and later obtaining special training in England and France before heading to the front in May.
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William & Jickeon
Setion
France
Colorado
Ioland Daciaon
Jackson
Bly
Fort Fheridan Trating
England
Sheep and Hogs Mixed in North Portland Market Report
North Portland livestock showed steady sheep values with slower hogs amid a fair demand except for pork. Cattle ranged from prime steers at 11.00 to 12.00, through good to medium grades, with cows and heifers in the 6.00 to 7.50 area. hogs moved slowly with steadier price supports but few sales. Overnight receipts remained solid and buyers showed cautious activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
North Portland
Wales
Collegians Vote to Keep Sports During War
New York July report says smaller colleges will continue athletics through the war under a National Collegiate Athletic Association ruling. A meeting in Washington early August will decide fall and winter plans. Several institutions, including Yale and Princeton, may reject the majority decision, while soldiers in uniform may still participate in athletic activities under government guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Shorter College
National Collegiate Athletic
Washington, D.C
Fale
Mdevart
Princeton
Sdhtetios
Physkal Colhurian
Naihon
Apprevak
University of Oregon Military Camp Announcement
A fragmentary notice from Eu Rone July 13 notes Col. John Leider, formerly of the British force, teaching at the University of Oregon. It mentions a second camp planned from August 1 to August 10 at Lewler, with Leider as professor of military studies.
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University OR Oregon
University of Oregon
John Leider
Holting
Lewler
University
Convoy Plan Impact Noted in London Report
London report notes limited sinkings under a convoy system since January 1, 1848, with few ships sunk. The item hints at naval activity and protective measures, citing UK maritime concerns and ongoing defense considerations, though specifics remain unclear in the fragment.
Convoy System Reduces Losses for 1917 Shipping
The convoy system shows improved results with losses under 1.4 percent. Since January 1917, about 2,000,000 gross tons have been convoyed to British and French ports, with losses up to June 29 at 1.29 percent, though dispersal by hot weather affected figures.
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Leo
Grace Wolcott, the sole woman retained at shipyard
Grace Wolcott, physician and qor cern of the poational shipbuilding Plant, is the only woman in the United States similarly retained. Many shipyards use visiting doctors and nurses, but Dr. Wolcott remains employed at the shipyard where she oversees the clinic, attends all illnesses and accidents affecting the plant’s workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Wolcott
Poational Shipbuilding Plant
United States
Wolcott Scalarly
Aral
Toledo ad alleges a medicinal product scam
Fragmented OCR text from Ohio Toledo area mentions J. Cheney Co and medical claims. Several garbled phrases reference a medicine or patent remedy and a family product. No clear event, person, or date is determinable from the readable material.
Kuehlmann Plans Long Vacation Abroad
Kuehlmann will travel to Switzerland for an extended vacation, with remarks about enjoying fresh air and a lighter mood. Berlin and Mim Allen are referenced in conversation as part of the informal report.
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Amsterdam
Kuehlmann
Rwiteerland Toon
Mrp
Berlin
Mim Allen
German pay to destroy ship in Venice plot
Rome reports Germany paid 85,000 lire for the destruction of the Tinton battleship Bonedat to Brin, per testimony at a trial of four Kalinsalars and a saboteur charged with the blast. Comte Murlotti, King's witness, said the plot originated in Venice as the Repereite Brin of 13,015 div.
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Rome
Germany
Teeslay
Comte Murlotti
Venice
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Lrinaie Derey
Joentlin
Bona Pt. South
Oma!flapio Inc
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Expensee Dilert
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Hamilton Court
McClintock and Simpson
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Fort Oregonian
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Kent
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Matin Street
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Dutch Henry
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Dean Long
Pen- Aeton Cycle Coy
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Sghyior Atorney
Gt Law Room
Biawford Bid
T Baw
Grongn
W. Courre
TER & Smythe
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Stord Bullahng Room
A. Newberry
Attorney At Law
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Amercer
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Aterhey
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Americhe National Bank
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Despain Hide
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Pendléton Weeder Works
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Chiro Practor
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Holt Combined Barverter
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Enre
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Studebaber
Gveriana Ton CO
Mowe | Co
Swanson & BR
DuPuis
Penland Bros. Tranefer
Mitchell Lloyd
Raymond W. Hatch
O Spain
London
Sy Hetding
House of Temmons
United Kingdom
State of Ohio
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