Italians Hold Piave Front Amid Venetian Siege Threat
Italian forces maintain a stubborn stand along the Piave as Austro German pressure concentrates across a 60 mile front. German units push toward Venice with fierce artillery fire. Italians forestall crossings and defend the Alps amid growing concern for the river line’s reliability.
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Alpa
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Alpe
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Christmas fund drives Pendleton surpasses goal
Patriotic Pendletonians yesterday subscribed well over 9000 to the Red Crow Christmas fund with not all lists checked yet. Local schools contributed pennies and dimes totaling 874.49 among Lincoln, Washington, Hawthorne and high schools. At noon, Chairman J. P. Robins hosted committee members for luncheon at the Quay as the town reports the first quota check received by the Red Crow.
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Red Crow Chritman Fund
Echoo
Washington
Hawthorne
J. P. Robina
Echo
Help Sought to Make Scrapbooks for Soldiers
An appeal urges residents to assemble scrapbooks for soldiers at the county library tomorrow at seven. Materials from magazines and literature, not referencing war, are requested. Each book will have eight pages. the school aims for 500 books with 260 more needed from others.
Vaudeville Joke Sparks Mass Stampede at Alta Theatre
An onstage gag by vaudeville actor Gerald McCormick, involving fake tusks and a threat to drink whiskey, caused panic as patrons fled the Alta Theatre. The joke escalated into a frenzied mass exit with men, women, and children pushing toward the doors amid screams and alarm.
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Alta Theatre
Germans surrender linked to France appeal in war report
Washington reports that thousands of German volunteers surrendered near the front as France presses its appeal for German republican government. The piece notes promises of humane treatment and the option to work under supervision, with details on terms proposed to those who surrender.
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Washington
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Germany
Corina
He. Chern Tourn
Prench
Froedionn
Cherian
Coroner to Probe Death of Greek at Umatilla Today
In Umatilla Oregon an apparent death is to be investigated by the coroner today. The man, known as a Creek hired by a local owner, was found dead in the riverbank area after a night out. His partner, with whom he shared land, said he was in good health that morning before he disappeared and was later found deceased. The coroner Brown will conduct the inquiry.
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Mervella
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Rory
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Mermridek Witle
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Lia Pamle
Jean
Umatilla
Umatilala
Ore
Ney
Hare
Hiebel
Merlin
Corener Brown
Lekee
Mowler
Lin
Rey
Tiny
Aimee
Stella Holes
Kerensky in Control With Capital Fire
Stockholm reports Trograd afire with Bolsheviki actions in control while provisional government fights in districts. Copenhagen dispatch notes Bolsheviki recapture Gatehins as Kerensky troops withdraw south. Berlin socialists send message urging unity of workers for peace amid Riga revolt fears.
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Stockholm
Trograd
Maintenance Grain Inspection Dept Urged in Oregon
East Oregonian reports Salem urging a preventative maintenance grain inspection program with a deficiency appropriation of 5000 dollars. The emergency board heard the request while Portland chamber officials and others weighed the need for ongoing support and the role of the grain service. Local officials debated funding priorities amid competing requests and state agency oversight.
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Eervice Conninlembit
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Pendleton
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Portland Chamber of Comimeton
Max Thorweer
Pendleton High to Meet Walla Walla Friday
Pendleton high school football team prepares for a Friday game against Walla Walla after two weeks of practice. Coach Jones and Manager Hagen report the squad is ready to challenge the heavier opponents despite recent losses in Spokane and Passov. A Thanksgiving game with La Grande was canceled as La Grande set to play in Portland.
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Walls Walla
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Jones
Munacer Hagen
Pendleton
Walla Walle
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Nentral High
Spokane
Passov
Portland
Americans Brace for Possible Government Rail Control
Nov 14 dispatch reports W. G. Lee, president of the railway trainmen brotherhood, saying railroad workers will not strike and favor higher wages while wary of potential government control. He lauds patriotism, notes insurance changes for enlistment, and warns against government dictatorship over railroads. Also, small Allied patrol actions in France yield German casualties and renewed fighting as American troops suffer minor losses. Senators Kenyon and Kendrick visited General Pershing after a War College event.
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W. G. Lee
Brotherhood
Wilson
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Lee
United Pres
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Brotherhood of Locom
Stone
Engineers
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France
Cantr
America
Germaine
Prabe
Kenyon and
Kendrick
Per- Shing
Two Pairs of Twins Delivered by Patriotic Stork
Pendleton welcomed two twin pairs last night as a patriotic stork visit delivered twins to J A Porter and to Lowin Blahm of Rieth. The Porter couple had a boy and a girl, with the father a twin himself and his sister also twins, while both Hlahiw households had twins.
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Pendleton
Mra
J. A. Porter
Mra Lowin Blahm
Rieth
Porter
Slater
Mrn
Wot Porter
Red Cross Elects 16 Prominent Citizens as Board Managers
Imatita County appeals for Red Cross leadership as 16 notable residents were elected to form a 2% member board and an executive committee. The article lists 22 nominees and names, outlines future officer appointments, and notes annual finances and auxiliary chapters forming since February 1917.
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RED Cross
Vaughan Named to Administer Fuel in Pendleton
Acting Mayor takes charge of Pendleton fuel administration by letter from Fred J. Halme of La Grande. The appointment nets no pay and specifics of attire not provided. Local enforcement will be direct, with no single committee overseeing coal price regulations.
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Pendleton
Fred J. Halmé
la Grande
Cluthes
Two More Escaped Prisoners Caught in Portland Report
A clipped dispatch states two additional escaped prisoners were captured near Portland. The report mentions suspects Nont and John Majors, described as congerel retro convicts, with unclear details about Troutdale, a train incident, and a third convict in port.
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Portland
Nont
John Majors
Troutdale
Heav y Counter Mule in German Courtier Attack
London reports a dramatic incident as a German courtier is attacked on Thursday. Details remain unclear as reports reference a heavy counter assault linked to the MULE headline.
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