German Drive Near Paris Suppressed by Allied Forces
General Pershing's communique reports French American forces delaying a west encircling attempt toward Paris from Monte Didier and Noyon. Despite German efforts northwest of Chateau Thierry, French fire halted the left wing attacks while Boxdares and surrounding areas yielded 250 prisoners and 20 machine guns. Further actions near Chateau Thierry and Bouresches see heavy artillery and continued Allied resistance as German divisions commit to the northern front.
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Dam
Monte Didier
Noyon
Chateau ‘Thierry
Germain Ros
Conrretion- Fhadeles
Marne
Boxdares
Henry Wood
Montebidier
Noyom
Comeliates
Paris
Chateau Thierry
Iowa
Germany
Atmack
Washington
Pershing
Bouresches
Cormin Tome
Hewid Chere
Cicardy
Maren
Yankees Fight Back at Chateau Thierry in June Actions
French officials report American troops clashing near Chateau Thierry from June 1 to June 7 with tank and artillery support. An Army unit halted German advances and recaptured ground, taking prisoners while completing a high tempo push to meet demands set by Allied command.
Large barn fire at Charles Johnson place near Adams
A large barn on the Charles Johnson farm near Adams was burned to the ground around midnight Friday. Ten head of horses, a combine harvester, hay and other items were destroyed. the cause is suspected arson by masked men seen in a car. Sheriff T D Taylor investigated, estimating total loss around 3600 to 4000 dollars with 800 for the barn’s interior.
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Charles Johncoh
Adams
Wiliam Johnsen
Mr. Johnson
Hentley-Graham Company
T. D. Taylor
Johnson
Men Like This Will Show the Kaiser the Short Road to Gloom
Captain H. B. Mattery, stationed near San Diego, notes his surgical work and high regard for American soldiers. He reports nearly all cases he treated produced no complaints and hopes to be sent abroad, though no order exists yet.
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Kaiser
H. B. Mattery
San Diego
Coli
Hattery
Camp Witl
Waliery
Lansing Discloses Added Treachery Of Von Bernstorf e
Secretary Lansing addresses Union College students amid World War I era tension. He condemns German treachery, recalls Berlin’s promises, and asserts Americans will endure reverses with courage. He denounces German intrigue aimed at aiding mercantile destruction to hurt U.S. war effort.
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Lansing
von Bernstorfe
Telegraphers Strike Averted Says Officials
Washington reports that labor officials and telegraphers union leaders announced averted strike after talks. No service shutdowns expected as dispute over pay and conditions was resolved this evening.
Secret Submarine Method Starts Today on Coast
New secret methods of operating German submarines off the American coast take effect today. Admiral Withinthe, inspector of Atlantic naval districts, conferred with Admiral Henson to unify and direct new patrol efforts.
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Atlantic
Ben
Admiral Witinloth
Henson
Window Les
Convicted draft resisters face stiff sentences in Fort Worth
June reports from Fort Worth state forty five drafted men were court martialed for refusing enemy uniforms claiming conscientious objector status. Each received life imprisonment, with a command officer reducing one sentence to 25 years. Separate dispatches note Atlantic Port reporting on crew opinions and a submarine incident near Maryland, while Newport items recount heavy explosions and tremors amid gunfire believed to be battle or target practice.
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Antonio
Fife
Newport
Variol
Atantic Poria
IL Ie
Goa
Portland Man for High School Head Endorsed
A Portland man named Artie SM Cannon is strongly endorsed for the position of high school head. The note cites prior experience as principal at various times and places, including Tealutet papeechont and Monittetayy, with ties to former residence in THile Add ts WEE TY Peconnedlel.
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Portland
Artie SM. Cannon
Teluet
Princi
Gerade
Els
Ee Onich
Thile
Roy Ritner Letters From Paris City of World
Roy Ritner writes from Paris describing the city as the most beautiful in the world a brief ten days before heading to field service with the French army He notes American officers on the streets and a mix of mourners wounded soldiers and cheerful opera performances He mentions past Pendleton resident Norton Bobo in Red Cross work and comments on French language and local dining conditions including bread butter and meat restrictions during his stay
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Paria
Roy W. Ritner
Toliy
Ritmer
Henee
Eany
ound-Tp Aandation
New York
Liverpool
London
Germain
Paris
Turner
Norton Bobo
Pendleton
Hed Cross
Miner
Ty Speculalo
Bolshevik Counter-Revolution Faces Overthrow Across Regions
June 16 dispatch reports growing counter revolutionary activity as Bolsheviks face burnout while monarchists and allies plot a final move. Fears of allied interference in Don region and Ukraine rise as German and Russian counter-revolutionaries plan a sweeping coup. Workers in a Metin area factory call for a united front and end to Brest-Litovsk parity to end civil conflict. Bolshevik power weakens under internal strife and foreign pressure.
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Stolm
Kowala
Hoarseole
Ukraina
Finland
Don
Musela
Doloceviki
Becn
OAL
Metin
Brest Litoveh
Vinesta
Map Shows German Attack Point on Front Lines
Map depicts wartime front lines in France with a focus on the German offensive. It highlights attempts to form two wedges from Hindenburg to strike toward the channel and along the Marne while noting a segment between Norin and Didier that appears ineffective.
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Burg
Channel
Marne
Noren
Didier
Minister Leaves Tomorrow for France Mission Trip
Rev. Cornelison, 13 years as pastor of the Presbyterian Indian Mission on the Umatilla reservation, departs by train to New York then sails for France with YMCA workers. He will visit his father in Richmond Kentucky, attend a YMCA school in Princeton New Jersey, and report to New York for July sailing. During his absence Rev. William Wheeler leads Mission services.
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Hey
JM. Cornélison
Presbyterian Indian Mission
Umatilla
New York
France
Cornelison
Richmond
Princeton
N. J
Mev. Cornelison
Fenditton
Happy Canyon
William Wheeler
Mistion
Yesterday Hottest June 9 On Record
Yesterday's high near 143 degrees at noon marked an extreme for June with the heat peaking around 2 pm. The area remained unusually quiet as residents sought shade and water, while outdoor spots and springs grew sparse under the long heat wave.
Paris Highways Tell Tribute to America
June 16 Paris reports ambulances rolling toward Parin showing the price Americans pay to slow the German rush. Civilians waved and cheered as wounded Marines passed, while France expressed gratitude for American sacrifice amid artillery and machine gun fire and battlefield chaos.
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Paris
Parin
France
Biel
America
Lutenamy
Solar eclipse awe and caution mark local viewings
Local residents watched the solar eclipse with varied anticipation and caution. Observers from Pendleton and nearby foothills reported distances of shade and light, noting a dramatic drop in brightness and a rare chance to view the corona safely from open fields.
Foe Fears Attack by Americans in Lorraine Front
June 16 report from Lorraine notes American operation troop concentration opposite the Toul Sector. Roche aviators and anti air craft guns engage observation balloons as German forces reportedly fear an American push. Journal de Geneve cites Americans holding a 25 mile front. prisoners claim local resistance and retreating German trenches.
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J. Tatlor
Lorraine
Toul
Roche
Etl
Hktler
Journal de Geneve
Mons
U S Battleships Honor Place for UJ 5 Battle Ships
New York June 1 Rear Admiral Albert Gleaves announced that American battleships, preparing for a potential encounter with the German fleet, stand side by side with the British fleet for an upcoming high seas engagement. He cited a navy of about 156 vessels and 36,000 to 39,000 officers and 400,000 men, four times larger than before the war, and discussed the challenges of carrying airplanes on cruisers and their limited use aboard ships like the Seattle and North Carolina.
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York
Errivist
Albert Gleaves
Ordieer
United States
Gleawee
Wong
Seattle
North Carolina
Huntingten
Hope of results on coast futile for enemy subs
London reports a British government official cautions it is too early to forecast German submarine activity off the American coast. He compares any potential raids to past U boat actions and notes Allied anti submarine measures remain cautious amid strained trade and naval patrols.
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London
Bre Geddes
United
Oregon Soldier Dies in Action Reported
A Lane County casualty report lists Soldier Guy Loerpabel of Mosier Oregon among 74 fatalities in action. Details confirm Oregon service member losses with local names and places reported in today’s notices.
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Washington
Lane
Antons
Guy Loerpabel
Mosier
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