Allies plan drive in 1918 and shipping crisis
Washington reports the Allies aided by America will likely refrain from a new offensive in 1918 while Germany concentrates submarines against U S ships. Northcliffe warns the United States must supply own shipping to keep troops in France fed and armed, with 500000 building huts needed and 100000 men needed to man ships and protect convoys as German U boats threaten Atlantic routes.
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America
France
Washington
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Germany
Henry
Lori Northcliffe
United
United States
Atlantic
U. S
Air Joseph McClay
United Staton
Armin
Britain
Mikes
Armion
Lord Northcliffe
Walldery
Mililay Ameri- Cina
Northcliffe
Bafaon
Couple Reunited After Believed Killed Husband
In Lewiston a northeast couple reunited after years apart when John Nelson and wife Reno Wood, long separated by wartime fears, renewed their marriage vows. Nelson was thought dead after Lusitania sinking reports, but returned home leading to a rapid remarriage at the county auditor and Probate Judge Pottinger.
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Lewiston
John Nejnon
Tafter
John Neleon
Tad
Dayton Neolion
Nelen
Lusitania
Dayton
Lewittania Vietlin
Ona
Nelson
Nelson Tad
Greatest Hero of War May Be Lost Captain Gruynemer
The article reports Captain Georges Guynemer, famed as a heroic fighter, possibly lost behind German lines after an air mission on September 11. It notes the official claim of fifty three enemy aircraft brought down, with many more losses within German lines, marking him as a celebrated figure in the war.
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Georges Gruynemer
Bowen Logt Trehiine
Tie Rae
Meroblane
Dunwich
Oreilie
Guynemer
Local $25,000 Liberty Loan Subscription Report
A $25,000 local subscription to the New Liberty Loan was made through the First National Bank, with purchases as investments. The bonds bear Jefferson’s portrait and are described as not negotiable or redeemable until government action allows. The article notes investor inquiries and expectations for the bond issue’s terms and market behavior.
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NEW Liberty Loan
Pendleton
Fiet National Bank
M. Rice
Thy Miret National Ie
Husstans Advance Mile Around Higa Petrograd
Longshoremen are granted compensation under new work laws as Washington reports the right to compensation for workers. The stilted text notes a mile advance by a tank unit near Petrograd and mentions German opposition. Local phrases appear garbled.
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Higa
Prtrograd
Itis
Loro
Coluirg
Sphail
Washington
Terrific Battle in Flanders Trial of British Offensive
British forces launched a renewed offensive in Flanders against entrenched lines. The assault aimed along a front from St Julien toward Menin with heavy fighting reported near railhead positions and surrounding towns. Details of initial advances and command actions remain unclear in the garbled report.
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Flanders
St. Julien
Sheluvell
Mrs Peteshaver Dies in Salem After Illness
Mrs. Peteshaver formerly Cora Town, Pendleton, died in Salem from tuberculosis. She left Pendleton after birth of a child born July. Survived by husband Mr Pate Shaver and a brother Charles Town. Body to be brought to Pendleton and funeral at 10 AM Thursday from the Presbyterian church.
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Pendleton
Salem
Pate Shaver
Shaver
Mises Cora Town
Joan
Hebald
Vio Fant
Charles Tow
Herjeft
Bator
Presbyterian Church
Ten killed and 39 hurt in London air raid
London reports show ten killed and 39 injured in a recent air raid. Official totals since September reach 541 casualties, with 4 killed and 249 injured in air attacks. French officials say no British planes were shot down in the latest raid.
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London
Nish
Joot
Hritien
Fnvaders
Pioneer of 1852 Called by Death in Oregon
Aldany Ore October 2 local report recalls Rittord Smith aged 65 resident of Meroe Water, died in a weed camp north of the city Benton county. Survived by a daughter in town, two in life and four others including Willins of Ain Mine LIMar Smith of Lewibiton Idaho Pearl Hmlth of South Dakota and Mico Smith of Woodlund Cal.
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Rittord
Smith
Keslient
Meroe Water
Cmatille
Thtr City
Benton County
Teo
Tite
Willinws
Ain
Limar Smith
Lewibiton
Idaho
Pearl Hmlth
Routh Dakota
Mico Smith
Woodlund
Cal
Thanksgiving Dinner Planned for U S Troops in France
The War Department announced that American soldiers in France will receive a Thanksgiving dinner with turkey cranberry sauce and pumpkin pies. Turkey and other supplies are en route to training camps in France, though packing and delivery for cantonments faced delays. General Porahing is credited with the arrangement.
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Washington
Uni
Porahing
France
War Départment
War Department
Food prices soar as Argentine stevedores quit
In Buenos Aires food costs tripled after stevedores abandoned work halting shipping and communication with the outside world. The government withheld a martial law declaration during the crisis, while relief came slowly as basic staples like milk and poultry grew scarce for the poor.
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Buenos Aires
Hoguos
Hero Who Never Saw a Battlefield Confesses to Immigration Department
An item notes William Thumbleton, praised as a hero of Vimy Ridge, never fought in Europe. He was discharged from a Canadian Army unit in Enstand after a correction surfaced alleged drug addiction. He reportedly claimed the only trench he ever saw was a newer one.
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Willam Thumbleton
Seattle
Butte
Fitings
Vimy Ridge
Canadian Immigration Department
Hembleton
Enstand
President Signs Trading With the Enemy Measure
President signs the trading with the enemy bill restricting business with enemy nations and authorizing measures to control access to the mails. The act blocks commerce with hostile countries and imposes limits on enemy aliens operating in the United States.
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Washington
United States
September rainfall greatest since 1901 reported
The September rain total reached 1.46 inches, above normal, with 1.78 inches in September 1901. September had varied daily rainfall, five clear days, ten partly cloudy, and five cloudy. The 24 hour record peak was 0.13 inch on the 23rd. Highs reached 92 degrees on the 9th and 18th. lows dipped to 27 on the 14th.
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Pendleton
Mra
M F. Averi
Camp Prep For Draft Quota Arrivals In October
Camp in Camp Ready for Conscripts as 15 600 men of the third quota prepare to arrive Wednesday. Final contingent expected Sunday. Camp to sell liberty bonds to drafted men. Many are well employed and financially prepared to invest.
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Campalen
Embden Raider Captain Escapes British Prison
According to rumors received here Chapulin Muller who commanded the German sea raider Embden and twenty two fellow officers escaped a British prison camp in England but were recaptured shortly after.
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Embden
Washington, Etc
Narings
Chapulin Muller
Thelan
Hritjah
England
Indictment Covers 40 Pages and 15000 Offenses
Seattle reports an indictment spanning 40 pages listing 15000 offenses under ten charges. The case involves I W W leaders including Haywood and Little. Washington figures Baker and Governor Lister connected to labor actions are noted in the context of wartime policy. A Chicago arrest, defense plans, and fund-raising efforts are mentioned, with nationwide labor plot allegations and possible strike influence during wartime.
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Washington
Hay Molly McGuires
America
Baker
Lister
Argentine President Irigoyen Denies German Policy Link
Washington dispatch reports Argentina’s President Irigoyen rejects links to Germany in the Lawburg incident. The Argentine embassy in Buenos Aires received a cablagram from the foreign minister denying any German involvement or adequacy in the matter.
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Washington
Irigoyen
Argentina
Ahsdiutely
Campaign to aid liberty bond drive nears midweek end
Washington leaders push an expanded loan campaign as residents prepare to return to districts. The drive is set to finish by midweek though limited measures appear imminent, with activists seeking to mobilize more volunteers.
Ritimunour Miners Reject All Compromise
Coal miners in Washington reject promised wage terms amid labor dispute. Levies offer fails to secure agreement as talks continue with miners insisting on better pay and conditions.
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Washington
Efferta Beermets
Wistacturs Mijuimend Contin
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