Haig Breaks Hindenburg Line In Great British Drive
London reports Haig’s forces pierced the Hindenburg line over a wide front with a four to five mile breakthrough, capturing numerous positions and thousands of German prisoners. British advances threaten Douai Cambrai and St Quentin, with Cambrai likely in British hands. The drive marked a dramatic, surprise attack without heavy preparatory bombardment.
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London
Haig
Hindenburg
Cambrai
Arras-St. Saath
Marne
Welsh Ridge
Centilet Wood
Flesquieres
Havrincourt
Marcoing
Neuf Wood
Bonaires
Lateau Wood
Douai
St. Quentin
Drocourt
Vitry-en-Artois
Villiers and Gangnicourt
Queant
Pronville
Bousirs
Gouzeaucourt
Epey
Italians May Have 10 Get Further Back
Italian troops in Rome report strong defense with enthusiasm for war. reports describe Italian headquarter movements near Milan and a robust stance against German efforts. French and British forces press the Italian line as reinforcements arrive. Italian artillery devastates advancing troops while enemy gains appear limited at several points.
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Rome
Lallane
Petite
Lloyd George Calls for More American Aid
The British Prime Minister Lloyd George urges increased American assistance as wartime tensions rise. He outlines strategic needs and stresses swift support to bolster Allied efforts against shared adversaries. The plea comes amid diplomatic talks and growing pressure on Washington to commit broader military and economic aid.
Untitled military notice fragment from Long Island
Fragmentary OCR text references Long Island and military detachment details. Appears to describe units, dates, and locations with multiple garbled names and places. readable items include a November date and mentions of various towns and groups, but key facts are obscured. The source is too corrupted to extract a clear event or outcome.
Bolsheviki Spokesmen Push Peace Efforts Worldwide
Controversial statements emerge from Stockholm and London as Bolshevik representatives urge immediate measures toward peace, with talks held on armament reductions and joint action. Reports note attempts to form a coalition government in Petrograd face obstacles while international sentiment shifts amid wartime pressures.
Wheat price deal exposes farmer charges
Corroborative reports say a agreement was made to pay farmers 90 percent on wheat with government price support. The arrangement, described as a concession, would reduce charges faced by farmers once shipments are made, though details remain unclear and contested.
A. F. L. Strikes Against Slackers and Reform
The American Federation of Labor pledges strong action against slackers amid a push for discipline and efficiency. Leaders insist on accountability within unions and workplaces as a broader labor reform message gains momentum.
Unclear OCR fragment hints at rural scene and names
Fragmentary text references a farmer, geese, and scattered phrases, with unreadable segments and isolated words, yielding no clear event or outcome to summarize into a coherent news item.
Haig’s Victory Reported With Gains Across Markets
Nov 21 dispatches describe British gains in Arras with some villages lost while front lines held. French raids near St Quentin and Le Chaume wood are noted as preludes to a possible combined drive. Stock markets rose on word of Haig’s victory and crops like corn and oats advanced in Chicago. London reports estimate Haig took about 5000 prisoners.
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Troy
Passchendatele Ridge
Pershing
London
Nevo
Iria
Eutorite
Petreersd
Berlin
Arras
Graincourt
Marcoing
Vendhuille
New York
Haig
Fragmented wartime cipher notes reveal confusing claims
The text presents a garbled wartime report with references to camouflage attempts, a telegraph, a deputy, and military recruitment lore. It mentions a Canada line and a deputy, plus scattered names and places, but the overall meaning is unclear due to extensive transcription errors.
Mrs Charles Beale Dies Last Night
News of the death of Mrs Charles Beale, former Pendleton resident, arising from an illness. She is survived by daughter Miss Whitehead, grandson Loy Brew, and relatives including Mrs Weytrn and Mr Weyittie of Portland, with services planned.
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Charles Beale
Charion Beale
Pendleton
Daigheer
Heke
A. Eteter
American Lieutenant Is Killed at Front
A U S front report states Lieutenant Alexander Gila of Pekroport Illinois was killed in action near Var Vewlale. The brief dispatch notes his unit, and confirms the casualty amid ongoing fighting with enemy forces.
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Waslilntiton
Gochpaeaur
Preecort
Ilinois
Uke
Hilion Totowe
Nectin
Alexanier Gila
Var Vewlale
Wanda
Bus Crash Kills School Children in College Place
Walla Walla reports a school bus collision with a railroad train near College Place injuring fourteen children, with eleven hospitalized and four dead. Driver Phillip Oachs is jailed for manslaughter as a coroner's inquest is planned and College Place schools close until December 3.
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Wash
Ors
Callege Place
College Place
C&bover
Collage Avenue
Blalock Orchards
Phillip Oachs
Court House
Wile Green
Ernest Green
Frank Sweeel
M. W. Swegle
Edward Walters
A. Walters
Collette Place
Taylor Maulding
Bruteer
Cute
Nina Maulding
Richards Maulding
Winnifred Brown
Homer Brown
Rey Fortier
Joseph Fortier
Mary
Bruieed
Ida Walters
Marya Duecezal
Shelly Fortler
Huet Ba Eye
Pere Fiteh
Jack Fiteh
Marys Molle Coffin
Filla Coffin
Anitarium
Ines
Mayers
Robbers Escape With Big Diamonds In Nevada Store
Three men entered Marty Green's jewelry store in Minneapolis Nevada and held clerks at gunpoint. They fled with diamonds after forcing workers to open showcases, leaving police to search the area for the armed robbers.
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Minneapolis
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