British Sweep Forwards On 2000 Yard Front
British forces strike south and southwest of Oppy, seizing a 2000 yard front and all objectives near Lena. Foregone fall of Lena anticipated after days of heavy fighting. German counter offensives on the Meuse fail as Hindenburg contemplates retreat to prepared positions. France and Italy cited as war risks amid disrupted supply lines.
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London
Oppy
Haig
Lena
Hindenburg
Meuse
Botsis
Ridlin
France
Italy
Lene
Atrikhe
Oppyle
Zornetecke
Lille
Lo Garvin
Drocourt
Local festival spawns unlikely sprint champion
A young man mocked for fat feet at a fair faced rejection but dominated the annual Cherry Day events, winning most races including the 46 yard dash and the 61 100 yard sprint. Notable finishers were Williams and Dauener, with Cheeseman earning a podium.
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Mr. Jones
Miller
Anghore Marth
Eile
Cheeseman
Mier Williams Eas
Leone Dauener
Teeatlawd
Chern Tay
Olag Corres
Indian Council 10 Discuss Allotments
An Indian council on the Uma Tila reservation meets at Castle on July 10 to plan fair allotment of tribal lands. The Indian committee notes many educated Indians miss the notice to choose land, risking discrimination. About 20 to 30 eligible members may receive allotments. July 16 is the tentative allotment date, with Billy Joshaway and Otin Half Moon having recently visited Washington to discuss with Indian Bureau officials.
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Umatila
Castle
Hilly Jowhaway
Tima- Pine
East Oregonian
Tiwee
Billy Joshaway
Otin Half Moon
Washington
Indian Bureau
House Passes Priority Shipping Bill in Washington
Washington June 20. The house this afternoon passed the priority shipping bill giving the president power to control and give precedence to any shipping carried by common carriers.
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Washington
Howe
Mit
Warren Construction Co Wins Wild Horse Road Contract
Warren Construction Co secures the bid to pave the first ten miles of the Wild Horse Road, with a mixed hard surface plan. The winning bid totals $1.29 per square yard for the pavement work, plus a stop along the route for rock work and shoulders. The commission reserves the right to adjust shoulder width and to modify certain details, while guaranteeing workmanship and materials under the contract.
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Warren Construction CO
Wild Horse Road
Tomett
Warner Commeline
Remiere
Otis
Bowewek
Tony Orage
Wrriete Conmmunication Co
Alen
Comituleton Ldt
Peralleton
Commission Ale
Cmpany
Dam Break Suspected Dynamite Attack In Oregon
Special to the Beat resonian reports a dam near Baker, Oregon was blown. The structure failed after an explosion, sending floodwaters into Lake Cobieesgubenfly and Rock Creek. No human lives were recorded, but homes and a residence were destroyed. Suspect Gray was arrested after an alibi test. Eastern Oregon Light & Power faces about $3000 in losses as lines were cut. Creeks shifted channels, irrigation ditches flooded, and efforts to divert flow back to the old bed continue.
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Beat Resonian
Killarnayne
Mont
Gray
Yeterdey
Inetanes
Curtis
Oregon Light & Power
Hishey Electricity
Baker and Haines
Haker
Rock Creek
Charles Castner
Castner
Recruiting for Troop D Begun
Actual recruiting to bring Troop D up to full war strength of 105 was begun today. Captain Lee Caldwell arrived home yesterday from southern Oregon where he went to look at his newly acquired ranch and brought with him from Portland enlistment papers. He and Lieutenant Cooke will have charge of the recruiting. The troop is about 20 men short of full war strength and desires to fill up by July 26, upon which date the Oregon cavalry squadron will be ordered to some mobilization camp. Among the men wanted are two gooks, a saddler and two horseh…
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Lee Caldwell
Oregon
Portland
Liettenant Cooke
Oregon Cavalry
Spanish War Veterans to Convene in Pendleton Next Year
The Spanish War Veterans of Oregon elected Pendleton as the site for their annual convention to be held July 8 and 6 1918. About one hundred members will attend, with a special train planned for Pendleton’s contingent. the Ladies Auxiliary will also meet then. The vote came after enthusiastic Pendleton support and a Hillsboro delegation’s invitation. The event will coincide with Fourth of July festivities and feature a public demonstration including the group’s Snake Charter society.
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Tse
Oreou
Norral Hundred
Membrra
Ajonk
Pendleton
Hillstors
East Oregonian
Pendieton
Peters
Hillsboro
Ubhw
Greece States War With Germany Amid Allied Pressure
A Athens dispatch says the new Greek government views a state of war with the central powers as existing. Reports from London note Cheren's active ally role and imminent action, with official signals from various powers. The piece discusses Greek public sentiment supporting the Allies and the political shift under Constantine. An Atlantic Port report mentions the Fowler ship arrival and fleet movements toward an American port.
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London
Athens
New
Greece
Cheren
Achen
Constantine
Oastantine al- Vase
Preston
Atlantic
Tower
Fowler
Minister declares peace by breaking Prussia military might
A dubious assertion cites a minister urging destruction of Prussia’s armed forces to guarantee peace. The piece疑 notes tangled terms about German colonies and territorial authority, with oblique references to Armenia and shifting loyalties.
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Prussia
Pershing's Men Nicknamed Sammies in War Report
June 25. Maj orien Perehime's troops are nicknamed Sammies though the term sticks inconsistently. The war department awaits a full report on the Pershing expedition's arrival, having only received a preliminary draft so far.
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Pershing
Sammies
Washington
Majorien Perehime
War Departments
President Tays Compromise On Dry Amendment
Washington dispatch notes cabinet discussions with the Senate dry leader as they seek a compromise to avoid total prohibition in the food bill. The president frets over the strict dry amendment threatening personal liberty and business, pressing Senate leaders for a modified approach to distillates to avert months of deadlock.
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Tays
Washington
Senate
Chamberlain
Eonate
Allies Can Not End Struggle Until German Democratization Assured
Lloyd George declares that Allied victory hinges on Germany’s democratization being secured. He argues the war cannot end while the German regime remains unreformed and calls for political transformation as essential condition for lasting peace.
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Lloyd George
International conference to dispose of colonies
A report from CLASCOW outlines Premier Ramsay MacDonald calling for a postwar international conference to decide German colonies, disarmament, and peace terms. He argues peace requires German demilitarization and questions future sovereignty for Belgium and Mesopotamia amid Allied aims.
Businessmen Press For Best Road Cement From State Officials
A group of Eastern Oregon business leaders, led by J Haley, urged the state highway commission attending an informal meeting at the American National Bank to avoid cheap pavement experiments on Umatilla County’s roads. J Adams emphasized the policy to use the best possible material, weighing initial cost against long term upkeep. He noted that future traffic must guide choices, not just present needs.
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Uiere
Penteton
Pep
Commission
American National Bank
J. &. Haley
Umatilla County
Haley
Wid Horse
Oregon
Adams
Third Annual Chautauqua Opens With Strong Attendance
The Third Annual Chautauqua opened last evening at Round-Up Park. An audience greeted a rapid-fire address by Dr Brougher and a lively program featuring music by the Ausrelian Mantkine and a rangy lecture by Chaunwy Waviins. The event promises continued success with continued performances and exhibits.
National Guard 10 Sent Directly to Southern Camps
Washington dispatch reports the war department changed plans to send ten National Guard units directly to southern camps after they are called up. Officials say mobilization steps include orders for deployment around mid July as part of wartime prep.
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National Guard
Washington
Bobdims
Unclear OCR Snippet Reports Incident at Sea
An unreadable OCR fragment describes a maritime event near a coast with mentions of ships, possibly a steamer, and references to dates around June. Details are obscured, names and places are partially unreadable, information is insufficient to identify involved persons or organizations.
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