Five Americans expelled from British shores
London officials announced that five Americans including publisher McClane, his wife, Joseph Smith, and two others were refused permission to land and must depart Britain by Saturday. The expulsion order followed protests in Philadelphia and Washington. A note from U.S. authorities said Washington would seek reasons for the denial.
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London
England
Willie McoUilrd
Germany
McCipre Eerivid
Philadelphia Vestenias
Kelly
Joseph Simith
Washington
Heasun
Britain
Joseph Smith
Wholesale Jail Break Thwarted Amid Suppressed Details
A chaotic report describes a thwarted jail break with inconsistent text claiming suppressions and denials. Names appear garbled, but mentions Deville, Oregon, and Monday morning efforts, with vague references to arrests and tools found by guards.
Girl Rides Horseback to Enter Round-Up
A young rider from Philomath arrives in Pendleton to join the Round-Up event. Despite rough travel and unclear details, she aims to compete, seeking safety and recognition as she flies the flag for her home town.
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Philomath
Fragmented dispatch paraphrases a wartime sinking
A damaged excerpt reports a naval torpedo incident with British forces and a death tally. Names and precise dates are unreadable, but the fragment indicates a maritime loss and ongoing wartime reporting from a period newspaper.
Enactment Unchanged as Court Finds Part Unconstitutional
Attorney General Brown said a portion of the Oreo day law is unconstitutional but enforcement remains. The state will continue prosecuting offenders under the statute until a higher court rules.
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Salem
Brown
Oleeult Diwilge Vormien
Theeistan
Tle
Border Service to Protect U S Not Merely for Drill
President William Henry Smith of Indiana cites a letter from President Wilcox affirming militia border service is for protecting the United States, not just drilling. The reply stresses purpose of safeguarding the country, honoring the men, and maintaining morale as troops endure discomfort.
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Border Service
U. S
Washington
Wilewn
Henry Smith
Indiana
United States
Mim
Smith
Hardablon
Wilcd
Round-Up Hats Out on August 1
The Round-Up festival announces events beginning August with plans detailed by Canyon officials. Local residents and vendors are preparing for the lineup, including a Prothes act and a processional, while organizers urge preparedness and safety precautions ahead of the opening day.
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Peter Tia
August Witel
Elena
Hipp Canyon
Agin
Slight Decline Shown in Wheat Market Today
Market brief notes a slight fall in wheat prices with listings of regional bid values and market activity. The fragment mentions references to Portland and Manitoba amid uncertain figures and spot prices.
Robber Blows Safe At Lumber Camp In Milton Oregon
A masked intruder blew the safe at William Olinger Lumber Camp near Milton Oregon aim uncertain. About $50 reportedly stolen. authorities Taylor and Deputy Eaton with bloodhounds from Walla Walla search the scene. Sheri Warley and deputies investigate the break in with officers from Pendleton assisting.
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Milton
Ore
Daly
Willlatie & Olinger Lumier
Jamil
Sheri Taylor
Eateware
Warley
Walla Walla Ion
Ie Peneton poLortiee
Walip
Wila
Warships Sent to Cape Henry to Guard Neutrality
In Washington on July 2 the Navy Department moved to dispatch destroyers to Cape Henry to protect neutrality amid British and Russian tensions near Liv Haven. The action follows a request related to U S ships in the North Atlantic and the safeguarding of neutral passage.
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U. S
Cape Henry
Washingtax
Sorin Corvling
Cape Hery
Snowlelite
Livi Haven
Fruit Crop Forecast Shows Below Average Harvest
The report predicts a national fruit crop fall below average with an estimated 42 million hundredweight of dried fruit and 423 million bushels overall. Apple yields are expected to drop about four million bushels, while pears and other crops show similar declines.
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Washington
Roy
Aolion
Tention
Protests Planned Over Harsh Trade Listing
President Wilson and Secretary Polk vowed a strong protest against the Herr Lie DiatWlisting Amerian firma. Polk reported feeble outburst and complained the filing week. The administration aimed to send a vigorous protest to counter the measure and defend American interests amid the controversy.
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Washington
Wilson
Sieretry Polk
Cote
Todas
Polk
Canada’s Militia Minister Cleared in Munitions Scandal
The Meredith-Pull Royal Commission exonerates Canada’s militia minister and Gen Sir Sam Hughes from charges of improper dealings with American ammunition makers. The inquiry found no wrongdoing and concludes no personal profit from the munitions contracts.
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Canada
Sam Pmughes
Wilil
12 Freight Cars Pile Up in Mountain Train Wreck
A westbound freight train derailed about four o'clock in the morning on the mountain grade, destroying 12 cars after a wheel failure. Fire and wrecking crews fought blazes from the wreck, with many cars incurring heavy damage and groceries and freight strewn along the tracks. No injuries reported, but several lives lost to fire and derailment. Damages estimated at several hundred dollars, with repair crews from Hook Junction and nearby yards clearing the line later that day.
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Westhound
O&w
Steve
Hook Junction
la Irenilye
Eipmann
Lynar OF
Othier Swidad Engteer Moves
Britain Proposes Neutral Committee for Polish Relief
July 26 London dispatch reports Britain’s foreign office will ask Amman and Page to appoint a commission of neutral parties to coordinate Polish relief. The group would handle funds and food, and grant aid to Poland, Serbia, and Montenegro to bypass German blockade and maintain food supplies.
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London
Britt Foreign Office
Ammanander
Wilton
Poland
Serbia
Montenegro
Germany
Gorpese Missing as War Resumes Water Works Rescue
Lebland July 24 rescuers resumed search for missing WeVen Contes after a water works incident. Efforts focus on locating the missing person amid dangerous conditions and damaged sites.
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Lebland
WeVen Contes
Botile Malic
Mexican Cavalry Withdrawn From Near Chihuahua
General Treving withdraws cavalry patrols from near Chihuahua as Wes Miller reports Washington scouts failed to encounter Mexican troops in the region. The incomplete dispatch notes uncertainty over Mexican positions and hints at broader military movements in northern Mexico during the period.
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Colum
Treving
Washington July 24 Report on Caribbean Gallery Event
Fort reports from Washington indicate the American mission in the West Indies pursued a gallery related event. Officials confirm actions and dates, with emphasis on health and diplomatic posture amid regional tensions and harbor security considerations.
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Washington
West Indies
Garments Workers Riot Shocks New York
July 26 report describes a garment workers riot in New York where strikers claim leaders betrayed them. An anarchist figure and an official named Silamen Met are mentioned amid chaotic scenes and accusations.
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New York
Striky Re
Silamen
Arhitranien
Waly
Miruehi
First Meeting of Hughes Campaign Managers Portrait
A photo captures the Republican National Campaign Committee's first meeting for Charles E. Hughes. Notables include William J. Wilcox, Cornelius Eliott Jr, George W. Perkins, and many state leaders from Michigan New York Virginia Kentucky and Nebraska.
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Charles E. Hughes
Thia
Republican National Campilin Committee
Nmbers
Spanaihie
Charles B. Mighes
Gewnee W Perkins
Promienive
Peptonoun
Tai, Pietorow
Lefty
Ote
Tech
Charlee Warren
Michigan
Alvis HH
Marthy
Virginia
Hontar Auta
William J. Willcoxs
New York
Republican Naational
Cornelius Elios, Jr
Treneurer
Republican National
Owir Siridke
Geotte W. Perkins
Scheonlmen
British Capture Pozieres In Ongoing World War I Action
British forces seized Pozieres amid heavy fighting on the east and west fronts. Haig reports the town fully in British hands with west ward advances. Australians and New Zealanders breached German defenses last week, occupying the town. Russians claim Erzingan taken as they push toward Angora. German counterattacks repulsed in several sectors. Berlin confirms Pozieres capture after stubborn defense and notes limited Allied progress elsewhere.
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Pozieres
Haig
Triepval
Petrograd
Erzingan
Barancitchi
Shara
Angora
Constantinople
Armenia
Asia Minor
Kemnerno
Slonevki
Berlin
Foureux Wood
Longueval
Trones Woods
Blacklist to be Explained by Britain in Commons Debate
Washington July 26 The British embassy announced a detailed explanation of the proposed and extent of the blacklist in the House of Commons will be given in a few days. Pace cabled that he had held several conferences and an understanding has been reached.
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Washington
Npitish
Falls of Commons
Ithunador Pace
Oregon Road Fund Share Reported as 78000
Washington July 26 Eleven line text notes Oregon's portion of road fund reported as seventy eight thousand dollars with reference to federal aid and additional allocations across states including Texas and island mentions for context.
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Oregon
Washington
Opie
Fonda
Texas
Island
Turkish troupe planned for Galician front aid to Austria
In Couvenhagen on July 4, Rowe Zeitung reports a Turkish unit was planned to assist Austrian forces on the Galician front. The brief mentions Maesten frei war coe whe four the Atarione testifary with unclear details.
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Couvenhagen
Rowe Zeitung
Austrian Scepticism on Peace Until Victory Fails
Count Julius Andrassy declares the Budapest opposition leader expects no peace while victory hope remains, predicting Austrians will push Russians back from the Tarpathians and along the Stockhod river. He warns durable success hinges on holding current lines as Russia retreats.
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Budapest
Berlin
Julius Andrassy
Lowler
Alles
Noted Baby Paralysis Increase Alarm In New York
The health section reports a rise in paralysis cases in New York with 4,000 plus affected and dozens of fatalities. Officials record 932 confirmed deaths and 835 hospitalizations as the city battles the outbreak.
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SPW
York
Mlb
Weston district pupils provide practice for students in standard normal
Weston lagks sufficient grade pupils to supply practice for students in a standard normal division. A report notes daily attendance figures and the district school workload, with emphasis on the Weston schools and ward assignments. The document cites attendance, mortality, and associated metrics, highlighting evaluative data from the prior year and implications for staffing and facilities.
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Ann Gerard Upue
Aiky Coh
Ceet
Avenue Daily
Atrenniines
Invettaatee
Puan Ieterydlaennese
Hilal School
Atneniilunier Af
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