Massive Flanders Offensive Drives Deep Invasion
British forces push over a mile into German lines in renewed Flanders action near Ypres. Four figure German prisoners reported as Haig’s attack follows days of heavy artillery. Zonnebeke front breach cited. Maurice confirms gains on 16 000 yard front with 2 500 yard depth.
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W. P. Simms
Flanders
Haig
Zonnebeke
Ypres
London
Maurice
Tas Teae Bd
United Pree
Hive
Zonnebehe
Third quota departs American Lake from Umatilla county
Umatilla county reports its third increment of the first draft quota en route to Camp American Lake. Seventeen men boarded trains early morning, with two already prior departures. Names listed include Albert Bowlihy Spokane and James Alle Towan Minn., among others. The next increment of 15 percent is expected around October 17.
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Umatilla
Camp Lowle American Lake
Oregon
Elivers
Yella
Onler Waves
Albert Bowlihy
Spokane
Wid
Oulo Hohnke
Arthur H. Chapman
Jewe A. Keene
Manuel Monese
Barry Mountain
Art James Mansfield
Louis H. Nelson
Emer Newtson
Earl B. Oabirin
Glen A. Vickers
Charles G. Webb
Jaomen M Watkinson
General Deimling Replaced as Crown Prince Leader
Amsterdam Oct 4. News reports indicate General Berthold von Deimling, longtime military commander at Kern Ateads and Verdun, faces penalties for Verdun failure. His earlier Zalern command and a 1912 incident sparked town clashes. Crown prince now leads Verdun army.
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Amsterdam
Liett
Berthold von Delmling
Fermen
Kern
Bertin Milhnes
Verdun
Gon von Delmiing
Zalern
Plans for paying Lewis St adopted and roads slated
Plans and specifications for the hiving of Lewstredt from Loo to Cormynsard were adopted after a civic meeting. Willow Street improvement steps were delayed due to an error and will be moved to a 2009 special meeting. The Colldte and Cons. ble Mtewet contracts with Warren Construction were approved. A petition urged the paving plant be moved immediately due to smoke and soot. The Studebaker bid for a sprinkler system was accepted. Nelson’s claim for wagon damage was rejected. an affidavit by a blacksmith supported the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loo
Cormynsard
Ceuic
Fred
Warren
eVonfog Vy
Warren Construction
Eliy
Studebaker
Dame
A. Nelson
Preewater
N. Ff
Collene
Ely
Neloin
Freewater
Austrian Cruiser Vies With Italian Ship in Battle
An Austrian cruiser clashed with an Italian vessel near Adelaide harbor. One Austrian officer was killed and the admiralty reported the damaged cruiser being towed for repair. Italian flotilla and warships supported the retreating Austrian ships as the Aquila sustained fire damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Onl
Oye
Adelaide
Offielnd Cabtes
Avetrian
Ehips
Aquila
Disloyalty Probe Adopted by House Washington
The House adopted a loyalty probe amid depictions of factional strife and confusion over allegiance within the Washington chamber. Key figures were cited in the discussion, signaling a formal inquiry into party fidelity and conduct among representatives.
War Tax Law Now In Forge Luxuries First 10 Be
Washington reports the war tax law in force with early effects spreading to medicines meals and theater items. Tax applies within 20 days for tickets freight and express shipments with stamp charges on postal packages over 55 cents. December 1 marks broader applicability with new one cent levies on letters and related services. Public transit and miscellaneous goods face added charges as the law takes full effect.
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Washington
Dave
Lionda Proteteaiy
Diver Links U S Schooner Divers Tragedy Mystery
Oct 4 report from Losdon states a U S schooner incident with a diver linking to a naval vessel. The fragmentary text mentions an attack tale, a casualty or loss, eight crew members, and unclear motives. The damaged OCR yields few clear details but indicates a maritime incident involving a U S schooner and eight sailors.
Swedish Sips vanish in wartime mystery
Stockholm report cites an authoritative catalogue of Swedish ships disappeared with scant trace during the war era. Authorities note possible German wartime actions and speculate on underwater causes and hidden cavern wrecks. Police pressure and a pending inquiry seek to explain the untraceable losses.
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Stockholm
Ani
Milltery Ofersa
Patlee Vorseenkt
Boy Killed Under Wagon On Farm Ride
A 12 year old boy Rudolph Benjamin Herman Bottke died instantly when he fell from a hay wagon and was run over in Coomba Canyon. The accident occurred on his parents farm as the gate was being opened. The wheels crushed his head and neck. Dr. A H Hattery declared death instantaneous. The body was taken to the morgue and services were planned at the Presbyterian church. He was born in Wisconsin on May 1, 1904, survived by seven brothers and sisters.
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Rudolph Benjamin Herman Bottke
Mir
August Bottke
Coomba Canyon
Godlwalt
A. H. Hattery
Ralph Polen
Troy
A. Maebers
Ber
Wieoonain
Tilden
Eisere
Orange and Casteel to Be on Front Row
Two well known Pilot Rock men E B Casteel and M D B Anke will attend the Chicago series opening in the groundstand as favored outsiders. They are personal guests of Folet, star pitcher on the White Sox, and will travel on the baseball special to New York.
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Chica
E B
Castest
M. DB
Oranke
Pil Hoek
Folet
White Sox
New York
Xeas Faberty
Rosk
Mr. Orance
Dole
Mrs. R. T. Bishop to Head Liberty Loan Committee
Mrs. R. T. Bishop named chairman for Pendleton of the Liberty Loan committee aiding Oregon’s campaign. Names from Athena Hermiston Milton Stanfield and Weeton join as officers and volunteers to mobilize buyers, with plans to raise funds and promote bond purchases statewide.
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R. T. Bishop
Liberty Loan Committee
Roy T. Bishop
Pendleton
Womene Mertsdine
Oregon
Otters
Ligis Miller
Athena
Hermiston
Wilco
Milton
Aire Ehort
Stanfield
Seynfield
Aire FD
Watts
Weeton
France
Deutsche Bank in New York Linked to German Propaganda
A New York report claims Deutsche Bank, a Berlin institution branch, was the financial head of German propaganda. Authorities say millions of dollars moved through the bank to German agents, complicating tracing of funds under new trading with the enemy powers. Investigations reveal coded messages and payments to Liefer Geldhill and others, tied to Berlin’s foreign office.
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New York
Deutsche Bank
Berlin
United Press
Desmots Bank
Lewis
Huogo Achmidt
United States
Decker
United Free
Loci Seesau
Murray Hii
Holy Pasha
Vrasn
Une
Hugo Omnis
Joe
Herll
Gertustorff
Oie
Villa
Fred Hopman
Guaranty Trust Company of
William Foxley
Behmidt Sen
Willam Foley
Dimporail
Charlies Geldhill
Geldhill
Fred Hooman
Schmidt
Charles Geldhill
Ferlin
Hooman
Geldhil
Fieldman
Portland Public Meeting on Shipyard Strike
Conferees meet to discuss the closed shop and its impact. A three week plan aims to map opposition to a death denial and urges compromise. Florence Crittenton mission board backs efforts as directors plan to address corporate style and perceived evils.
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Portland, Oot
Ccoimpaten
George Sonmumer
Reeset
Florence Crittenton
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Deimling
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Lewis ST
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Trenlithen
Representaive Mertin
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U. S
Losdan
Srlamerione
Sheriffs
Klamath Falls
Mayor Best
Klamath
Falla
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Tadd
Joleen Roe
Riharietty
Mayer
Klasni
Teeewty
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TORIC
Mabie Leper
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England
Special Ministry
TOON
Boy
Rudolf Bottke
Orange and
Casteel
Guets
Uber
Thie
County
Samen Chateman
Pendleton Women's Organization
Atintea
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Weilee
Ts Tavestitate Grete Meneet
Ratasm. Bot
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