Record heat wave causes dozens of deaths across states
July 28 Washington reports 44 deaths in 24 hours as extreme heat grips the nation. Officials warn the powerful high heat front will persist, threatening further fatalities and intensifying drought across the interior. Frank Enfield forecasts prolonged warmth with no relief in sight, while meteorologists track a long-lasting heat dome and potential relief by a westward shift.
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Ovenn
Pacific
Promenia
Stit
Midis
Ainh Pires
Moore seeks delay on forfeiture of bond for Oregon lease
New York financier Jason Moore via A Sheppard of Portland urges the state land board to postpone declaring forfeited the $20 000 bond tied to the burn and Albert lakes lease. Moore claims to be raising funds toward a total $26 000 bond, hoping to secure $15 000 soon and an additional $100 000 for development while promising heavy financing to delay payments and supply machinery for proposed operations.
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J. C. Moore
State Land Board
Ali Muwre
Ofr
Sheppard
Ate. Shejiparl
The
Attics
Oe Au
Rue Ri
Moores
WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN FOUND ASHYXIATED AT WOU
William Ritchie reported July 11 to have entered his home after a night on the veranda and found his wife Sarah and two children dead from gas fumes. Police say the wife killed herself and the children while he slept, with a locked door and windows. An investigation followed as gas exposure was noted.
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Wou
Willian Ritchie
Sarah
Hitchie
Thur
GhumasS War Report Mentions Pogieres and Delville Wood
An official wartime statement references attacks at Pogieres and Pantin et, with fighting in Tammie and Delville Wood. Mentions Vin Dun and Vin Dun related GhumasS, July events, and ongoing combat actions across multiple fronts.
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Aerlin
Pesta
Pogieres
Pantenet
Mornthreadt
Tammie Ial
Delville Wood
E P McCormage Drops Dead at Salem Home
Salem July 28 A. P. McCormage a prominent capitalist died this morning at seven o clock from heart trouble at his Salem residence He was a noted landholder throughout the state His burial is planned for Willmade
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E. P. M'Cormage
Salem
Juv
Moormah
Wilmade
Bomb suspects in court case and Verdun push
General report notes border tensions as motor traffic and surveillance rise. Verdun fronts show German firmness while legal proceedings unfold against bomb suspects. Two Pendleton men return to Otville recreation as keel events unfold. Lanailrymen scheduled to arrive via special rain.
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Asd
Ckstorty
Verdun
Lawal
Pendleton
Laundry Men Headed for Round-Up by Special Train
Worthwhile laundrymen's association plans a special train to the Round-Up on September 21 22 23. A. C. Callin antistant pr rm hary reports interstate meeting in Spokane with members from Swattie Tacoma Portland and other towns to join the trip. Robineon and saiond- Will invite chuliw ind insimberm to the event.
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J. & Hollnwon
A. C. Callin
Rm Hary
World Telude
Swattie
Tacoma
Portland
Elton
Robineon
Apo- Vane
German mastery of Verdun thwarts French success
Wartime dispatches describe German dominance around Verdun with German fronts continuing to shell and harden positions while French forces struggle to mount a decisive attack. Reporters note heavy bombardment, cratered fields, and distant Allied attempts, with Verdun and the Argonne as focal points of the fighting.
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Verdun
Two Pendleton Men Drawn in Colville Reservation Bond Draw
Morel A Rigby and Bert Peterson were among the applicants whose names were listed in the Colville reservation bond drawing held Friday in Spokane. Wigby numbers 64 and Abram Peterson 1 appeared in the first draw. over 9,000 applicants filed, including Indiana man Joseph Mills who won a parcel. Highy and Peterson likely will reside on the land. Highy a dairyman, Peterson connected with City and McLean Auld Co. for several years. Several Walla Walla and Lay Otuile residents were documented in the drawing. some names noted as Ulest Garth and Meh.
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Peterton
Regiewr
Indiana
Joseph Mills
Menars
Highy
Peter Fon Nideen
City
McLean
Predicts Normal Bill Will Carry By a Two to One Vote
The article forecasts the passage of a normal bill by a two to one margin across the state. It notes the measure relates to a standard action and mentions the involvement of the executive department and industrial club work. It cites travels across the state and contact with public figures as part of the discussion.
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Pendleton
Ola
Industriel
Allen
Bomb plot aimed at United Tailroad parade in San Francisco
Authorities say nine victims died in an attempted bombing by an anarchist plot linked to the United Railways. Chief White Captain Matheson and District Attorney Picker announced custody of suspects including a trader. The blast was to target Sunday’s parade and police traced clues from Billings and Crockett sightings to a Perry Exchange saloon rooftop.
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San Francisco
White
Matheson
Picker
Thomas Mooney
Chapin
Witten Billings
James Crockett
Pillinnson
Perry Exchange
Thiex
Himinn
Northwest Pierson Crower Attention Sparks Cherry Pit Air Claim
A fragment notes attention from Piers Crower in the northwest regarding an issue tied to cherry pits and air extraction capability. The text is incomplete but suggests a technical or political dispute about processing or extraction methods. Further context is needed for a precise item.
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Cherry Pit
Piers Crower
Peach growers hold line on chop price in California markets
California orange cling peach growers resist offers as industry price talks stall. Despite bids around 25 dollars per ton, growers maintain stance and await stronger terms amid market pressures and regional trade factors.
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California
Hughes to Be in Oregon Soon Tour Plan
A partially garbled report mentions Charlee Brana Hughes as a regodilian nominee for president of the World Stores planning a tour in Oregon. It references a political event with speakers, a public platform, and nods to political processes involving a chairman and GOP figures, with unclear dates and locations.
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Charlee Brana Hughes
Regodilian
Nominer
Worwd
Aceuet
Syrah
Salem
Atvordine
BAKER Gives Nod to Single Unit Ornamental Poles
In Baker Oregon on July 28 a committee of business leaders and city officials chose a mid up-to-date single unit ornamental pole over the cluster system for the business district. Poles will be ordered immediately with delivery in seven weeks as nataliation proceeds. The cost is borne by business owners and property owners, with the city supplying power from the municipal plant. Eastern Oregon Light Power poles on Malt street on the west side will likely be removed soon.
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Baker. Ore
Busitivas
City Commissionen
Oregon
Light @ Power company
Guardsmen Angry After Sheriff Breaks Up Fight in Texas
SAX ANTONIO July 5 National Guardsmen protested after the sheriff halted a planned bout between Tommy Gary of Chicago and Donnie Goodman of the First Hilingly Cavalry. The event had an advance sale netting 1200.
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Sax Antonio
National Geardsmen
Tommy Gary
Chicago
Donnie Goodman
First Hilingly Cavalry
German Submarines Clash With British Patrol Boats
Bergen reports a naval clash as Handelsvlat says German submarines engage British patrol boats Nellen Nutten Onward Eve The Nelsen and Nuttermink. Three sailors were killed amid fading fears as crews endured.
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Bergen
Handelsvlat
Nellen
Nutten
Onward
Eve
Nelsen
Nuttermink
Closing Bids Off One Cent Today
Chicago reports closing bids down one cent as markets handle range of pit contracts and flour deliveries. Portland dispatch notes trade growth, shipments to counties, and rising value of commodities with several towns listed for flour handling amid evolving market conditions.
American army travel on rails and roads at Mercedes
A July 14 dispatch from Mercedes Texas laments American logistics in the lower Rio Grande. It notes Lieut Huncaster and 50 miles of motorcar front travel, mocks trucks built for Europe, and compares the scene to Verdun while criticizing supply rounds and road conditions for the American army.
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Sy William G. Sheperd
Mercedes
Texas
Rio Grande
Huncaster
Quadron
Itto Grande
Potala
Verdun
Deutschland Forged to Take on a New Pilot for Home Dash
Baltimore July 24 A tugboat scene centers on the Deutschland awaiting a Maryland Pilots Association pilot. Pilot Coleman is unavailable, and Captain Cullulwon of the Timinos wants Coleman but must rely on the association rule. A twenty four hour crew remains aboard, implying a brief stay before a run up river.
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Deutschland
HOME
Baltimore
Maryland Pilots’ Association
Coleman
Cullulwon
Timinos
Bronk car strike claims first life in New York
A strike plagued city transit when a malfunctioning Bronc car failed and killed motorman B. Byors as the vehicle plunged downhill and crashed into a highway pillar. The incident injured several others amid ongoing labor tensions across Manhattan.
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Bronk Car Strike
First Life
New York
Manhattan
B. Byors
Veitch Captain Executed in Berlin Navy Trial
Berlin reports the execution of Captain Frayatt aboard the English steamer Fra sk for alleged involvement in a ram and elimination of Marcy on March 24, 19. The case reflects a wartime maritime trial with formal charges and a capital sanction executed under military law.
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Veitch
Berlin
Frayatt
Ram & Eli Ate
Marcy
First Wheat of Season Here Harvest Soon in Full Blast
The text describes farmers cutting the first wheat of the season within a week or ten days. It notes heavy anticipation, mentions the northwest area near town, and references the busy field work and the noise of harvesting machinery as fields begin to yield.
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Pendieton
Fey
Neringer
T'aranchittia
Willie Fee
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