Germans Launch Major Offensive From Rheims Center
Paris dispatches report a French Champagne defense holding strong as German forces drive along a 50 mile front from Chateau Thierry to Main de Massiges. Germans crossed the Marne at several points, with Rheims near the center of the new drive and a goal to seize Paris and Rheims. American units are engaged near Chatea Thierry and Butte Dumesnil as the battle unfolds. General Alexios appointed commander of anti-Belehevic forces in Amsterdam with Moscow dispatches confirming leadership changes.
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Butte Dumesnil
Alraiefr
Amsterdam
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Hmesian
Uno Anti-Beleheviie
Moscow
Cimak
Americans counterattack halts Germans near Chateau Thierry
Ferguson July 15. The Americans launched a heavy counter attack just before noon on a four mile front east of Chateau Thierry after German forces had forced a Marne crossing. The counter offensive repulsed German assaults at Vaux as Americans drove the foe back about half a mile from the original line.
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Marne
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Tesult
Vaux
Chalons 15
Germens
Chalons
Chatran
Thierry
Poesymont
Varmest
Mewilly
Fifth Offensive Near Paris Aims At Chalons And Marne
The fifth German West front offensive extends about sixty miles from Chateau Thierry toward Chalons and Rheims as American forces hold a 10 mile front near Château Thierry. German attempts to recapture Vaux near the Marne fail after two hours of counterattack as American troops press forward. Gas and artillery sweep the valleys behind the lines while German lones hit hard along the Marne bridges. Americans take 30 prisoners in shell hole actions.
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Rheims
Anita
Chatema Thierry
Vaux
Filas
I& Chaken
Acer Vanx
Marne
German air raids claim 14 planes downed by Britain
London July 1 report states 14 German aircraft were shot down Saturday as British forces lost three planes. The Royal Air Force also claims to have destroyed 24 tons of bombs on enemy targets, confirming ongoing aerial offensive actions.
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London
Don’t Irrigate Tonight as River Bank Caves In
Pembetonhia bans irrigation after a riverbank cave-in cuts water supply at Ther Hollow. Officials say the breach halted intake and was only found after a merge, with repairs underway. Superintendent Mayes orders continued irrigation prohibition until cooling and chlorination materials arrive for treatment.
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Pembetonhia
Wittte
Mayes
J F Cooke Now Captain of Cavalry Commands 411 Men
Captain J F Cooke, formerly first lieutenant of Troop D from Pendieton, now leads a cavalry unit in France with 411 men under Headquarters Troop of the Third Army Corps. He describes his voyage and arrival in France, deployment shifts, and the formation of a cavalry unit as the war continues.
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Pendieton
France
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M. M. Chessiman
Troup
3Rd Army Corps
Dell Blanest
Jayne
Rickard
Trey
Government shipbuilding halted by strike at three plants
On July 15, about 3500 boilermakers and workers struck at three Alameda area shipyards Bethlehem Moore and Hanlon, halting government contracts worth millions. Workers claim companies violated their May agreement by not observing terms.
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Oakland
Alameda
Hun's Last and Biggest Is View Now
Franco-Americans better prepared than formerly to withstand foe attack as observed in defense arrangements and morale measures. Readiness indicators show strengthened units and coordinated action plans amid ongoing tension.
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Hun
Germans Prepare Fourth Western Offensive for Paris
Military men believe Germany plans a fifth and greatest drive toward Paris. If this offensive fails, German troops may soon be on defense. Franco American forces are better prepared to withstand the blow than before, with indications of renewed efforts toward Paris.
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Carl TL
Washington
Germany
Tfie
Sugar Certificate Plan For Merchants On Rations
The Sugar Certificate plan requires merchants to file statements showing their sugar allotments for April through June to determine quotas for July through September. Local grocers, bakers, and cafe owners must file with county officials by mid July to receive sugar allocations for the quarter ending September 21. Many have already filed. others are urged to submit promptly to avoid loss of sugar for the rest of the year.
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Rea Hraint
Alementia
Pendleton
Chesyman
Umatilla County
Patricia Service Tongue
McNary
Whele
Fome
Soviet and Allied War Moves Across Europe
Reports from Moscow and Rotterdam describe Slovak and British actions along the Mur coast and in Moscow region. Claims of army movements, arms facilities, and anti Bolshevik threats surface amid tense July dispatches.
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Kem
Murwan
British advance captures all objectives on eastern front
Lie Haig reported British forces advanced east of Dickohusch Lake and seized all objectives including a ridge and wire, taking prisoners and many machine guns in the action yesterday.
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London
Thousands of Austrian Deserters After Piave Disaster
London July 15. A News correspondent reports that about 40 000 Austrian soldiers deserted inland after the Piave disaster. About 3 000 deserters were captured at Bishpreset. The casualty events reflect an ongoing retreat and disruption for the Austrians amid World War I fighting.
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London
Saya A “Orich
Bish Preset
Will Be Greatest Military Parade Ever Held In City
Pendleton will stage its largest military parade and review Wednesday evening on Main Street. The full force of Pendleton-companion A and C of the Umatilla county guard, plus Captain Willan and state military police, will be out for the review under Sheriff T. D. Taylor and Majors Veuchan and Drake. The 4 p.m. event replaces the regular evening retreat as the military police take the flag down, offering Pendleton residents a notable display and a chance to observe patrol duties. Arrangements include a hand-to-pay military air effort for the personnel.
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Pendleton
Umatilla
State Commission Plans for War Tax
Salem Ore July 16 The Patent Communion met with Governor Withycemba to approve estimates of wartime expenses for military police and a Portland hospital for wounded soldiers. An additional amount needed, if approved by voters in November, would fund the tax levy at six percent.
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Ore
Withycemba
Portland
George Phelps Dies After Hopes Of Recovery
George Phelps dies at 2 20 Sunday after a sinking illness following a recent illness. He was accompanied by humane Molitor to Hot Lake and expected to recover but grew worse. He was a Pensiton native, educated in Pendleton schools, and married in January to Mire Cmdys Machier. He was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus and active in local fraternal groups. Funeral arrangements were set for Wednesday at the Cartalie charity funeral home with burial at Ulney cemetery.
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Wiese
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Helps
Hot Lake
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Tieton
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Pendieton
Tesh
Phelps
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Wea
Loyal Order
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