British Artillery Presses German Lines Across Somme Front
British forces continue a steady offensive north of the Somme with heavy artillery and advances on both sides of the river. French troops push gains along the Comblee-Cleet railway and south of the Somme while Verdun area actions produce prisoner captures. General Hale reports slight territorial gains after a German counter offensive.
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Ube
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Weet
Thiaument
Heat wave eases as Chicago records fall short
Chicago sees relief from a heat wave after a day of near record heat. Forecasters expect cooler conditions midweek except near Lake Michigan where temperatures remained high. The city experienced the hottest conditions in the country briefly before relief began.
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Chicago
Tuly
Lake Michigan
Phos
Rug Took by Russians in July Battle Fronts
Report from Petrowgmad dated July 20 notes Russian forces capturing Rug aid eeouied all enemy tacks near Rote rum as part of advances toward the Hoeiion Caneiwis army. The seizure marks a shift in the southwest sector and signals momentum for Russian operations.
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Petrwgmad
Rote Rum
Marke
Eves
Progis Adopt Anti Catholic Plank In Party Platform
July 20 report on a heated platform committee debate revealing a conservative anti Catholic plank. Sulver attempted to halt the nomination of Frank Manley of Vidiana but Hanley’s nomination was assured before Sulser’s arrival. Sulzer addressed the convention and indicated he would accept the nomination.
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Prohibition Platform Committee
Sulver
Frank Manley
Vidiana
Sulser
Hanley
Neem
Sulzer
Rural credit law signed by president aids farmers
An article discusses the new rural credit law signed by the president. It credits the measure with expanding lending to farmers, lowering interest and extending loan terms, and aims to connect borrowers with lenders while reducing middleman costs. It notes benefits may vary by region and stresses potential stability and efficiency for agricultural interests.
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First National Bank of
Pendleton
United States
Wilhon
Steps May Be Taken Soon to Help Starving Poles
Ambassad or Francis ar Petrosrad reports to the state department that he conferred with Premier Sananoff in July. They consider Amenied's appeal for a Polish relief effort immediately. Five countries are afloat awaiting a firm approval from the four others, momentarily paused.
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State Department
Premiier Sananoff
Sannonsh
Con
Man Kicked From Train Dies Under Wheels Says Jury
A jury found that a man kicked from a moving train died after being struck by wheels. The incident occurred near Freewater yesterday as investigators argued over the cause and whether the act was intentional.
Fisherman Rescued by Lifesaving Crew at Marshfield Bar
In Marshfield Oregon on July 26 a fishing boat drifted toward a sandbar after losing power. Captain Pritt guided the peewee crew and towed the fisherman to safety at Sinnaet bar, ending the peril on the slick water.
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Marshfield
Ore
Life Awvers
Hageom A Fleherpmin
Apt
Pritt
Sinnaet Bar
Renewed Diver War Alarm Reaches Washington
July 24 Washington reports indicate renewed diver warfare alarms reaching the capital. Officials say preliminary briefings are uncertain, while the State Department considers increasing information sharing with allied nations.
Wounded Officers Not Held to Blame in City Killing
July 29 report states William J Hothwell former city comptroller was killed by officers during an event. Presenting Attorney Alfred Dunilin says an inquest will be held. Officers who shot Hothwell were wounded and exonerated by Chief of Police Kewkingdom. they will testify at the inquest.
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Boyhwell
Kewkingdom
Submarine Stands Trial Above in Provincetown Picture
A large submarine identified as UU and Bumbarine M-1 undergoes an exacting trial above water at Provincetown Mina. The vessel reportedly travels 6000 miles without a stop, 1000 more than prior naval records, and is photographed by the Deiuwehland.
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Provincetown
Mina
Otl Navy
Deiuwehland
Stanfield Creamery Aims for Steady Output Record
Stanfield creamery under A. Bahl reports strong production with daily butter and cheese, plus 609 pounds cheese shipped to nearby plant. Four workers operate a 60 foot plant powered by electricity, with pasteurization and dairy equipment. project cows boost supply though profits hinge on efficient handling and marketing.
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Suanfield Creamery
A. Bahl
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State fair funds share for county boards noted
Announcement from the secretary describes state allocations to county boards. Pendleton reports a teen death. Ciwing to the dagt, discontinues. County amounts include 500 dollars to Dalbeh or Winders and 500 to We west and fir of Heri fon. An additional 350, supervised by the County School Superintendent, will be divided between the county fair educational work.
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Stile
Pianta County
Pendleton
Utilla
Dalbeh
Winders
Heri Fon
EL Vertirig
Will Tee
Wilson Favorite Wins Straw Vote in Oregon Church Poll
In Sinton and nearby communities clergy held a straw poll on Tuesday. Wilson led with 99 votes to Hughes 55 as 15 preachers rode the train to cast ballots. Ten clergymen backed Wilson and five backed Fletcher, reflecting local sentiment amidst church outreach and civic participation.
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Ore
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Baatithe
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Wilson
Hughes
Duke
Rev
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Oop
Pheri
Jackmony
Wiha
Ashland
Wilwin
Fugten
City plans to remove wires and poles from Main Street
City officials discussed removing electric and telephone poles from Main Street to improve wiring and safety. The move could cost merchants thousands, require franchise approvals, and face council debate over feasibility and funding. The mayor cited defective wiring as a major fire cause and noted plans by providers to relocate poles.
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Hest
Main Street
American Soldiers Suffer Poorer Care Than European Troops
Report from Willin Shepherd cites American soldiers facing government neglect while European soldiers receive aid. Father and husband soldiers fear for families left hungry as border towns suffer, with Brigadier Shepkowski urging relief as thousands more must be released to ease dependents' distress.
Villa Located. Forces Close In On Leader In Mexico
Reports from Chihuahua say constitutionalists have located Villa and expect to capture him. De Facto cavalry seized a messenger sent for medical aid. Carringist commander anticipates engaging Villa’s main force soon. Vera Cruz refugees say Consul Canada ordered all Americans to leave Mexico. Pershing suspended roads to near the border to aid rainy season transit. hundreds of Mexicans repair bad stretches. An American arrival says uprisings kill dozens daily near Grans Jonto.
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Canada
Orde
Mexico
Mexico City
Chihuahua
Villa
Villista
Galveston
Vera Crum
Canada Taid
Pershings
Pershing
EL Paso
Grans Jonto
Wil Mints
Sever
Wheat Prices Hit New Heights in Chicago Report
Chicago market notes reveal a range of wheat prices with openings and highs reported. Separate dispatches from Portland and Liverpool reference club values and Manitoba wheat quotes, indicating strong early summer trading activity despite fragmented OCR text.
Ghastly Crimes in Berlin Follow War Aftermath
A block of Berlin reports a wave of gruesome murders and personal crises in the postwar period. The era’s grim mood and alleged insanity accompany sensational crime cases, with many details suppressed by newspapers to avoid widespread alarm.
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Berlin
Maith
Local Jury Reaches Verdict in Weston Trial
Report notes American soldiers not well and a jury verdict in Weston involving a brakeman and plans tied to an appeal. Details are fragmented but indicate a local case with international context and a motion to appeal.
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Cy May
Alamion
van Siren
Owl Bey
Baireade
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