Women vote shift heavy in eight suffrage states in 1918
Across all eight new suffrage states the presidential vote swung dramatically from 1908 patterns. Washington and California swapped large Republican leads for Democratic margins, while Oregon Nevada Idaho Montana Wyoming Utah Arizona Colorado Kansas and Illinois show significant shifts toward the Democratic candidate as women participated for the first time or expanded influence, altering statewide results.
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Fall of Monastir Seen Imminent in Allied Reports
In London and Rome on November 17 reports said Monastir’s capitulation was imminent as French Russian Italian and allied forces held the surrounding area. Allied advances east of the Struma and near Amiens plus air fights and strikes were noted, with Bulgaria possibly seeking German help as the Danube defense was tested.
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Falkenhayn
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Struma River
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Feaucourt
Gummaemer
Amiens
Water Rates Set For Losses From Leaks After January
Water losses from leaks will be charged at full price after January 7. The water commission approved the measure at the regular meeting, ending rebates of half the over mininum for unknown leaks. The city cites protection motives and may grant exceptions only with plumber verification in extreme cases.
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Water Commission
Hayes
Umapine Woman Heroine After Fire Rescue
Mra Tony Sherod narrowly escaped death while washing when a gas flame ignited oil on the stove and exploded. She fought the blaze, turning it off and saving the home. She suffered severe burns but is recovering, praised for pluck in a tense household emergency.
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Umapine
Tony Sherod
The Bacon Wisdom Telegram Controversy
The dialogue centers on Samuel G. Blythe praising a friend for winning an autor mian vote in the recent election. Blythe quips that the only wisdom that counts is the wisdom that brings home the bacon, while Gavin McNab notes east and west confrontations. The exchange highlights political wit and rhetorical pride in election returns.
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Cuil
Samuel G. Blythe
Gavin McNab
Blythe
President Wilson proclaims Thanksgiving in wartime message
President Wilson issues a proclamation urging national gratitude and charity. He calls Americans to contribute to relief for belligerent nations and to observe Thanksgiving on November 25 while the world remains torn by war.
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Umatilla County Aids Campaign Deficit Drive
Local residents are urged to donate to cover a national Democratic campaign deficit of 200000. Contributions can be mailed or given to J. W. Maloney or Wesley Mallock, with funds forwarded through J. N. Teal of Portland. The appeal cites urgency from national treasurer Mars and quotes Telegram urging prompt support and avoiding defeatist consequences.
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Democratic National Committee
J. W. Maloney
Wesley Mallock
County Central Committee
National Committee
J. N. Teal
Portland
Portland. the Following Letter From Mr. Teal
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BE. B. Aldrich
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Pendleton
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Democratic Party
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Maloney
Official count shows Wilson leading California race
San Francisco reports Wilson's California plurality around 4750 amid slow official tallies. Nationally, Wilson 220,334 Hughes 212,397 with Los Angeles Alameda San Francisco counts shifting margins and a possible gain for Hughes. Other cities note discrepancies delaying final results.
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Legless Man Seeks Death Before Train at Pasco
An unknown man about 40 with a black beard, a Ranger in Pasto, attempted suicide by stepping into the Pen Hetor Pasco passenger as it neared the depot. The engineer halted the train. only the pilot was damaged. He is now in Pace county hospital.
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Blewett Harvester Co Announces 50 Units For Season
A R Blewett head of Blewett harvester company says business prospects look bright for the coming year after returning from eastern Washington. Eight harvesters were ordered for next season as the plant on West Court Street employs sixteen workers ready to manufacture 50 harvesters.
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A. R. Blewett
Blewett Harvester Company
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Weet Court Street
County Budget Meeting Set For Thursday December
The county court will hold a budget meeting Thursday December 7 at the courthouse. Taxpayers may endorse or protest the court estimates for the coming year. Official figures list County Court 3 500 00, Salary Clerk 1 200 00, Sheriff 2 600 00, Deputies 7 100 00, and other per diem and office items totaling the proposed expenditures.
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Meuinet
County Cart
Higher Prices From Huge Exportations Across Agriculture
Washington reports meat exports up 150 percent since the war outbreak with a rising share of crops sent abroad. Officials say export growth is lifting prices as America fuels Europe, with eight months logging over 200 million dollars in meats and dairy, and a projected year total near a third of a billion. Wheat corn and other grains also doubled, vegetables up sharply, and ware tables valued at nearly twelve million dollars left American ports.
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American
Europe
America
Relapse Leaves Dossevain Stil In Critical Condition
In Los Angeles on November 17 Inea Mitheli and Boltesevain suffered another relapse after a rasty surgeons line. The report notes the patient remains in critical condition as medical staff struggle to stabilize the situation.
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Los Angeles
Inea Mitheli
Boltesevain
Motorboat Attempt to Ram Submarine Linked to Collision
New London November 17. The submarine Deutschland returning home collided with tug Scott Junior between Fishers and Little Islands in a treacherous current. Scott Junior sank. Captain Gurney and four deckhands drowned. Deutschland docked for damage inspection and may resume voyage shortly. Officials and crew describe a motorboat maneuvering to ram the German subs as unconfirmed rumor.
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Scott Junior
Fishers
Little Islands
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Deutechland
Koenig
Hinsch
Wenig
Mlorn
Scott and
Casale
Scott
Eastern Forwarding Company
Capitan Koenig
Palmer
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Chicago is down Portland higher
Nonsense market update from multiple ports and grain prices. The report combines prices and quotes from Chicago Portland and Liverpool with odd phrasing and OCR errors, mentioning dates November and mid November and various grain varieties such as Bluestem Leverpool and Northern Winnipeg. It reads like a fragmented commodity brief with spots and closes, lacking coherent narrative or clear outcomes.
Yeager Candidate Fled Mayoral Campaign Funds Confusion
The candidate Yeager has fled his period of campaigning, including an expense report listing 869.70 and items for advertising, cards, and traveling. The notice notes irregularities in funds and campaign accounting.
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J. A. Yeager
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