Quentin Roosevelt Killed in Air Fight Over France
Paris dispatch reports Quentin Roosevelt 22 Theodore Roosevelt's son died in an air combat near Chateau Thierry Sunday. He reportedly engaged a German squadron, lost control of his aircraft, and fell beyond the lines. Theodore Roosevelt Sr expressed little emotion, and confirmations note he held the rank of lieutenant in the First Core Squadron since July 1917.
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Yankees Annihilate Complete Battalion In Marne Action
Washington July 17. Perahing today reported that the American courier attacking on the Marne Monday completely annihilated one German battalion, killing wounding or capturing every man and driving the remainder across the river with commendable military conduct.
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Armerican Courier
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Strike Ends And Work Returns In Palermo And Oakland
Rome reports the city of Palermo will honor a leading adventon with a named tribute as a strike ends. Oakland notes six thousand shipyard doormaker strikers return to work after a two day walkout ending this morning.
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Funeral for George Phelps Lays Pendleton Bright
Funeral services for George Phelps, a well known Pendleton youth, were held at Mary’s Catholic Church. Pallbearers included A. Loner son, Williams, B. B. Nutter, A. L. Boyce, and George Stangier. Music by Eugene Moliter featured, with Laura Cahill singing One Sweetly Solemn Thought. Knights of Pythias and Woodmen of the World attended in force, reflecting the deep esteem of friends and community.
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Greaghan
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Continual Yankee Troops Aid Allied German Drive
Prana July 17 Allied troops already in line behind the front were not sufficient to halt the German drive. Lt Wie faced no hurried regroupings due to steady arrivals of fresh American troops. London July 17 British airmen claimed six Germans killed in a Monday attack with one British casualty. The air ministry reported successful bombing operations completing another phase.
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Federal standards for wheat applied to Umatilla County
Bulletin No. 1 reports prices under government wheat standards effective July 15 2018. It lists grades and per bushel values for varieties like Turkey Red Hard Winter and Northern Spring, notes soft white and white club classifications, and explains adjustments for No 1 No 3 grades and mixed wheat.
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Secretary of Agriculture
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German losses near 100000 in new Allied drive
London reports German casualties in the latest Allied push approach 100,000 within the first three days. German prisoner estimates of 13,000 are dismissed as exaggerated by authoritative authorities. The Franco American forces and their artillery continue to advance with heavy bombardment along the Champagne front, while German lines on the Somme sector show varied progress.
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Yankees Take 600 Prisoners Monday in Bold Marne Action
Washington July 17 Dispatch says General Permhing reported from July 15 that east of Chateau Thierry the German attack was halted by American forces near the Marne. The Corps says their troops broke the enemy line, took 500 prisoners, and five enemy guns were captured under heavy fire.
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Intelligence Work Powers Allied Victory Outline
The report credits Allied intelligence for success in the war effort noting aerial superiority and the failure of German offensive aims. It states that despite extensive German preparations, Allied actions have constrained the Hun and that the campaign’s outcome is an inglorious defeat for Germany. A Moscow report mentions Soviet commissioners moving toward Moncolin, with the Red Army forces in the Irkutsk region noted as defeated.
Honor List Names 173 Today From Pershing Report
Washington July 17 General Pershing today reported casualty figures from the American forces. The list includes 20 killed in action 16 who died of wounds two who died from aerive incidents five wounded severely and nine missing in action.
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Pershing Talay
Yesterday Record Day in American Aviation History
Yesterday marked a record day in American aviation as six Boche planes and one observation balloon were downed in 54 hours. Mooney leaves for San Francisco after a dramatic escape from the county jail to avoid a crowd. Paris reports German prisoners discouraged by the offensive failure and blame on officers.
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Pred Ferguson
Marne
Paris
Italians win in Albania harassing foe
Italian Luilian cavalry continued to harass Austrian forces in Albania. They cleared a coastal village of enemy troops, captured prisoners, and seized material. Cavalry charged into the town destroying guns and positions, with many horses lost and Austrians scattered, leaving streets strewn with casualties.
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Rome
Onvy
Horwe
Ay Allan Eyed
Fire destroys 22 Boghe planes in Amsterdam incident
Amsterdam reports 22 Boghe planes burned in a fire believed incendiary. Believed connected to Belgian events. the incident follows other regional unrest as Ytonkers, New York notes mention a separate domestic matter about an heiress and her caretaker husband in Yonkers.
Battles for Marne Heights Continue Amid Strong Allied Defense
Paris and Champagne fronts report intense but local fighting as Allied forces, including Americans, hold positions south of the Marne. German offensives falter. air superiority and coordinated bombardment aid Allied defense, with energy focused near Rheims, Epernay, and Reims.
Yellow Ford Hits Boy Knocking Him Unconscious
Arthur Copeland son of Mroond Mes 1 Hl Copeland returning from a mov ing picture show was struck by a yellow Ford. The driver allegedly sped away after the crash leaving Copeland unconscious. Sheriff T. Tastor is trying to locate the driver. Copeland taken to St Am thong hospital in Min Masel woods with injuries not yet fully assessed.
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