Finland torpedoed transport returns to port unharmed
Secretary Daniels announced that the American transport Finland was torpedoed in clear water while homeward bound. No lives were lost and the ship reached a foreign port under her own steam. The Finland, a 12,700 ton liner formerly Red Star, was escorted and sighted no submarine. Naval authorities question German tactics in concealing ammunition aboard transports. Further details on the submarine attack were not provided.
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Washington
Daniels
Department
Dantes
Finland
Red Star
Crampin Philadel- Jila
Socialist Seeks New York Mayoralty Amid Fierce Campaign
In New York City a heated mayoralty race sees Morris Hillquit, the Socialist candidate, pressed by Republican, Democratic, and fusion factions. All parties rally against him as he launches a vigorous, polarizing bid. Hillquit calls for immediate peace and refuses to buy Liberty bonds, attracting controversy among allied factions.
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New York
Ren Yoth
Democrate Ever
Moipeort
Peequit
Hillquit
Germany
Liberts
Aotaliat
Porminion
Stockholm
Terence
Finland Put Under Northern Front Control
The government has placed Finland under northern front control due to Finnish authorities’ refusal to cooperate in evacuating German points. The move is described as nearly equal to martial law. The government also withdraws support for Ukrainian liberation efforts and mentions plans for stronger virion measures.
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Finland
Northern Front
Petrograd
Nev. L
Tre- Virions
Pbrvtidime
Norther Front
Ukraina Beration
Salem cancels teacher certificate over contract breach
Superintendent of public instruction Mr Churchill cancels the teacher certificate of Mrs Hattie Woplery for breaching her contract with Elephant District 24, Washington County, by failing to teach the winter term. She now teaches at Tipteswor, Jefferson Run. This is the first certifica tion action taken in the area.
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Salem
D. AL Chorchill
Hattie Woplery
Tereh
Tiptes
Jefferson
City to trim trees to prevent wire service interference
Property owners face tree trimming under a proposed city ordinance after a council meeting. Vincent claims the utility has the right to intervene if branches threaten power lines, citing past incidents and fatalities from downed wires. The proposal would require city supervision and enforce tree work to protect the electrical grid.
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Couneil
Wy Vinecent
PF. & Lb
Bao
Vincent Ashe
de Vincent
Vincent
Aid
Vitcent
Cee
Copper production at Butte improves in district
Butte copper operations show rising output with 22,000 tons of ore and 2,430 miners at work. Officials claim annual capacity reaches 22,000,000 tons while employment remains steady at about 450 men in the district’s copper minting region.
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Atmoonda
Hivtte
Bopper
Hin
Fienening
Nual
Anatonia
Oeteler Todinothon
Spell Says Y. M. C. A. Is Doing Great Work For Country's Boys
Report outlines YMCA efforts for soldiers and boys, referencing camps and wartime support. Disjointed OCR fragments describe telegrams, regions, and events tied to home front morale and youth activities.
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Spell
Loon Eben
Ident
Steno
Groene
Drafted Men In Southern Camp Shine In Show
Fragmented OCR describes a wartime camp scene with named individuals and unspecified events. It mentions Americans, a camp context, and several garbled names, suggesting a report on a troop or training camp showing promise amid confusion and partial details.
Climax of Battle Expected in Week in Europe
Fragmented dispatches describe major world war activity with German and Italian forces, defenses around key rivers, and impending climactic operations in late November. Reports mention Allied and Axis movements, air and ground engagements, and strategic positions as tensions mount toward a decisive week.
Burglars Enter Tallman Home Shocks Community
A break in at the Tallman residence alarmed neighbors as thieves removed valuables and damaged doors and windows. Local authorities investigated with community members noting a suspect fled toward the county line while the home owner estimated losses around twenty five dollars.
Admiralty claims England sinks nearly half of German U-boats
Fragmentary OCR text asserts a high claim by an admiralty lord about England sinking nearly half of Germanys U boats. The readable portions mix garbled phrases and stray names, offering little corroborating detail beyond the asserted figure and the wartime framing.
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England
Germany
Admiralty
Rainless October Record Breaker
The weather record for Pendistenia notes a rainless October with 1.46 inches remembered as 0.7 inches above normal. Four cold fronts occurred on dates in the month, with clear to partly cloudy skies and two cloudy days. The lowest and highest temperatures were recorded on the 10th and 8th respectively.
Texas Oil Workers Strike In Houston Area
Texas oil workers begin nationwide action with a walkout in Houston and surrounding areas. Workers refuse to recognize the union and call for government intervention to address labor demands.
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Texas Oil
Houston
Te. Sav
New England Skeleton Regiments Debate Draft Move
Washington reports a conference of five New England governors with Secretary Baker and others over the 2300 skeleton regiments. They urged drafting New Englanders to form a full division, while Baker authorized recruiting in the federal office. The proposal to recruit the regiments without immediate deployment was discussed.
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Baker
Washington
New England
Ian
Fortey
Eve, McCall
Macuchunelia
Milikon
Maine
Graham
Vermont
Hattomt
Connecticu
Heyes
Pertoeferad
Devos
New Englin
Halker
Seven German Air Raid Penetrates Heart of London
German forces conducted a major London raid with seven squadrons following the Thames. British anti aircraft guns and fighters engaged as shells roared, with several enemy planes penetrating deep into central London. Clouds limited defense visibility and official casualty figures are not yet available.
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London
Germany
Thames
Butter Board at Elgin Abolished
The Elgin butter board is abolished as the administration and authorities halt price control measures. Officials indicate the move aligns with law and market demand will govern butter.
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Elgin
Washington
West End Lines Up For Y M C A Drive
Umatilla county aims to maintain its strong showing in the Y M C A drive as local groups in the West End pledge their section of the 16 600 quota. Committees in Umatila Hermiston Smanfield and Echo will set local chairs and apportionments, with Pendleton expected to raise about half the 10 000 goal.
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Umatilla
Leon Cohen
Abbott
Umatita
Switler
Berkeey
Brownell
Hermiston
M. Co. A
Wreh
River Route Favored for Pendleton Echo Highway
Local organization advocates building a highway downriver from Pendleton to Echo. Arguments favor river route for lower erosion, stronger trade potential, and easier access for intervening farmers. Proponents claim similar mileage to hill route but cost and site work differ, with riverside alignment offering waterway benefits and broader support.
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Pendleton
Echo
Amrythe
Wilma
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Nev
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CNM
Medien
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Tilt
Han
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Frank Tanl
Thenerrow
Hendheton
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Aecondine
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Siren Eve
Crete
Lotid
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Rosalie Dy
Mckees
Thomas HL Robtie
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Hele
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