BRITISH AND FRENCH CAPTURE NEAR OISE FRONT
June 11 reports indicate British and French forces gained ground near the Oise River with prisoners and machine guns seized. Allied lines held sections west of Morlancourt and east of Nieppe forest as fighting intensified near Foubecourt and Mery.
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Oise
Biith Anh
Albert
Fomme
Morlancourt
Scarpe
Nieppe Forest
Paris
Foubecourt
Mery
Chicago Answers German U Boats In Navy Recruiting Surge
Chicago witnesses a massive WWI recruiting push as hundreds of men converge at State Street and nearby offices. More than 400 examined by noon, with 1640 total by the morning, creating a street crowd spilling into sidewalks. Recruits from all walks of life flocked to enlist, eager to oppose German forces.
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Chicago
Atlantic
Navy
Great Lakes
Germany
State Street
Guiher
Acros
Atrest
Eleven Leave Saturday for Technical Work
Eleven men depart for Pendleton on Saturday to undergo special technical training in mechanical techniques. The group, led by Cecil Onto, heads to Portland for the session, aiming to improve their draughting and equipment skills.
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Pendleton
Portland
Demikee
Seark
Cecil Onto
War Ties Colleges' Finances to War Costs
New York June 11 A secretary at Columbia University warns that war deficits distort college budgets. He cites estimates of shortages, tuition drops, and lower registrations causing budget gaps. Institutions hedge by reallocating unused facilities to government research and instruction to meet war needs.
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New York
Frank Delhi Fackenthal
Columbia University Today
Lemoat
Tod Cowl
Ormelin Unie
Guldeye
University
Daficitn
Tyre
France Accepts U S Scholarships for Women
Washington dispatch reports that 100 scholarships for French women have been accepted by French universities and colleges. The announcement by the Emergency Council of Education notes the acceptance and mentions many French women have already applied.
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Washington
France
Exergency Council of Education
9000 Called For Spruce Service Headline
Provost Marshal Crowder called 9900 of the United Service class to our northwest air province Umatilla county quota for the limited service draft to mix. Every state except Maine Oklahoma South Dakota and Texas are affected. Oregon's quota for the limited draft is 353. Of these, 4 have volunteered.
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Washington
Crowder
Umatilla County
Maine
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Texas
Oregon
Millionaire to Drive Truck for Uncle Sam at Camp Grant
Nelson Morri, a millionaire rookie at Camp Grant, plans to drive a motor truck destined for the Atlantic coast. The former chicken packing company head is slated to ship out soon, joining the wartime effort.
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Millionaire
Sam
Chicago
Nelson Morri
Millonaire
Camp Grant
War era fuel order spurred faster Europe shipments
A late winter fuel order was discussed at a 5 pm meeting at Happy Canyon with speakers including Dr. Nastryth and Dr. Hatton. Reports claim the order boosted American ship fuel deliveries to Allied ports within 12 days, aiding war needs and reducing shortages, while critics questioned executive timing and motives.
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Europe
Happy Canyons
Tvree
Genner W. Nesmyth
FL Hatton
Frank J. Kitaghers
Walla Walla
Ecolag
Cees
Wivatfon
Chapfield
Armertennis Yaubitie Moin
Ender
Ter
Patton
Fuel Administration
Hero Makers
Fed
Ford
Mien
Etter Thies
Tomigut
Do. Batten
Hapa Cyenen
OCH PROVES HIS MASTERY OF STRATEGY FALL OF CHAMPAGNE WOULD MEAN WEDGE
A garbled report from New York on June 11 discusses strategic mastery and a potential outcome affecting a ruler or faction. Despite the damaged text, mentions of Hinden and military action hint at a broader conflict and shifting power dynamics.
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Och
Yank Doc Loved by British Men
A British officer writes of admiration for an American doctor attached to a regiment. The letter recalls the doctor’s service and the esteem shown by British and American officers and soldiers alike. The fragment mentions a hospital and a tank, reflecting wartime context and cross Allied respect.
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London
Anm
Minth Peeen
Hotie
Jane Trash Ek
He Joined Marines With Wife's Consent
Lancaster Da Jing 11. Eith er join the marines or leave home was the ultimatum given to Frank A Laudenberger a silk weaver of Marietta Pa by his puttone wife When he appeared before Sergeant Jim Gandee at the local recruiting station he was told he must obtain his wife's consent before acceptance Consent she said would bind him to fight for democracy He was accepted immediately and his wife watched as he left for service to defend democracy
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Lancaster
Jing
Jared
Frank
A. Laudenberger
Marietta
Laudenterser
Nfo
Demeocracy
Action or Go Home: U-Boat Orders Reported at Atlantic Port
June 11 dispatch recounts U-boat orders forcing crews to act or withdraw, with the Texel tanker report of a sinking near New York harbor. Captain Lowry notes warnings and continued exposure to submarine threats as crews faced decisive orders.
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Atlantic
Cape
Lowry
Teamchip Texel
Byundey
New York
Ehrapnearet
Evelinh
Orort
Unclear fragmentary wartime report on leadership claims
Fragmentary text reports competing claims over a throne and leadership in Russia Petrograd. References to Czar, Brest-Litovsk talks, and shifting allegiances hint at chaotic political maneuvers around regime change and allied positions.
Harvest wage talks draw county agents in Oregon and Washington
Nearly forty county agents and representatives from eight Oregon and two Washington counties met to set harvest wage scales and discuss labor conditions. They reported merchants will help recruit and landlords may lend places of business for crews. An anti loitering law was enacted in many areas to boost available helpers. Wages fixed include three to five dollars per day for various harvest tasks and cooking for a crew of sixteen at three dollars daily.
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Oregon
Washington
Mick Meowerm
Warren
Army to open training camps to civilians for officers
Washington June 11 The army needs for officers in artillery is short and will again open the next series of training camps to civilians. About 1100 civilians and 1206 from the ranks for artillery officers may be admitted each month, with civilians above the draft and those with technical education especially desired.
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Washington
A&o
THREE SUBS ATTACKED BY BRITISH LINER NEAR ATLANTIC FORT
Three submarines were attacked by a British liner near Atlantic Fort on June 11. Two likely sunk as depth charges and escort ships reports suggest a submarine collapse occurred during the action. Survivors described hearing engines and distant explosions as the attack unfolded.
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Atlantic Fort
Heitteh Hiver
Fta
Eritieh
Witter's
Peart
Troyer
Briton Declares Ratification of Ace Pact With Allies
London reports premier Cecil Shetude announced that a military convention between Arcrt and Great Britain will be ratified.
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Lon Ton
Cecil
Britain
Paris June 11 long ranger device incident update
An updates report from Paris notes a hazardous device incident on June 11. Authorities investigate arming activity tied to a possible target event and alert citizens to potential danger. Further details remain limited.
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Paris
Pan Americanism Urged For Defense Across Americas
June 11 report from Washington notes advocates push Pan American unity for defense. The article cites officials and speakers stressing collaboration among nations, referencing the Monroe Doctrine in a bold line about safeguarding the hemisphere.
Restore Kerensky Regime Urges Support in Seattle
Former Russian vice-premier Kennenteff, Kerensky’s ally, arrived in Seattle to solicit Allied backing against Germany and to advocate restoring the Kerensky government in Russia. He called for a united effort to counter German influence and secure leadership in Moscow.
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Seattle
Janet
Rwene
Kennenteff
Kerensky
Ericted
Viki
Germany
Seeremelona
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