German Burnings Mark Front Retreats Across France
Front reports by United Press describe German scorched earth along a long stretch from Little to Hirhelms, with many towns aflame near Cambral and Laon. Allied observers note fierce German resistance, especially near Betricourt and St Quentin, as retreats and counterattacks unfold amid evacuation and disruption along the line.
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Miliaer
United Pres
Villears
Little
Hirhelms
Cambral
Laon
St. Giobin
Hbhecinin
St. Maneoos
Huowving
Betricourt
St. Quentin
Liberation of Rheims Completed in Three Days
Paris reports Allied forces completed the liberation of Rheims in three days, capturing hundreds of prisoners as German resistance faltered. Heavy shelling and machine gun fire preceded the advance from Mortourt, Bequhart, and surrounding farms, with Allied troops securing key positions near Agul court and Bertricourt nine miles north.
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Rheims
Paris
Quentin
Hatte
Mortourt
Bequhart
Remacourt
Tilley
Agulcourt
Bertricourt
Beim
Meeting of Rural Service Men Recalled for 18 to 44
A government order recalls rural service men aged 18 to 44 for a meeting at the Arcade theater in Pyocieton. The event, set for Thursday evening October 4 at 8 o clock, urges patriotic male citizens to attend and cooperate with the war department. Capt. Michard Hie dll leads the program with talks from Capt. 2 Thorne and A. Steele of the state department.
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Pyocieton
Arcade Theater
War Department
Danwearanest
Michard Hiedll
Dan Lewlay
Thorne
Oro
A. Steele
State de Marte Mont Army
MLC
Pendleton Daredevil Plans Hotel Wall Climb Tomorrow
A noted daredevil, Jacl Metdioas, intends to scale the Pendleton Hotel wall tomorrow following a prior ascent at the Cland Mitel in Wille Walla. He trained at the Pendleton today and promises a bold display that may elevate his high profile rising stunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patel Pendleton
Wille Walla
Pendleton
Solicitors Start Enlisting to Finish Quota
A garbled notice outlines solicitor enlistment to meet a quota with figures and names scattered through unreadable text. The document mentions 156,195 and references multiple individuals, places, and entities in a damaged formation.
Allies All With Us Fight For Peace Stand Firm
An incoherent Reuters style dispatch reports allied spokesmen and soldiers urging firm stance against German peace terms. It quotes Yank Pollu, Australian Belgian and others in Paris and London, underscoring unity against concessions and continued fighting while pondering Wilson’s terms.
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Yank
Pollu
Atlantic Coast Leads In Ships Launched And Uncompleted
Official figures show the Pacific coast with the most ships launched but unfinished. Atlantic coast totals indicate 27 vessels or more awaiting engines boilers and deck equipment, while the Great Lakes report 121 405 008 tons.
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Pacific
Wafhingotom
Ict
Pacific Coast
Atlantic
Great Lakes
Ais
Printed Voters Pamphlet 18 For Election Day
Salem reports the state printer will complete the mailed voters pamphlet number 18 by November 5 as part of the statewide effort. The pamphlet includes arguments for candidates with 16 pages total and 12 devoted to those arguments, distributed from Portland.
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Salem
Olentt
Portland
Tole
Andy
Canadian CPR Strikes Stir Vancouver Area
Chaos as CPR conductors in Canada refuse to quit after resignations take effect at noon. Officers of the union order members to stay at work. Separate talks focus on union tensions with Toronto authorities and Allied lines in the near front.
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Vancouver
H.C
Pease Psecolothon
Poppy Poem Quotation Tied to Flanders Peace Plea
Fragmentary wartime verse attributed to Lieutenant Colonel John Mehle of the Canadian army is cited amid notes on evacuation and surrender rumors regarding Germany's peace proposals. The piece connects to Planers field and the Roer border as it references the Dead and a plea for a peace acceptable to Germany.
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John Melee
Hatte
Planers Field
Roer
Germany
Rieth School Patriotic Program Honors Students
Rieth school hosted a Friday evening patriotic program praised for clear delivery. Highlights included a four minute speech by Lillie Woods and a solo by Teddy Roberta among student performances and a chorus rendition of We’ll Never Let the Old Flag Fall.
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Rieth School
Pamkir Lillie Woods
Seamunis Center
Green
Teddy Roberta
W. J. Bearkwong
America
Armistice debate triggers sharp exchange in Senate
Washington on October 7 saw a heated foreign policy discussion over a high peace offer. Chairman Hitchcock of the foreign affairs committee challenged the claim of an armistice, calling the preposterous proposal a mere political tactic.
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Washington
Poindester
Senate
Ochairman Hitchcock
Foreign Mitaliens Committee
Iran peace vote looms as Germany surrenders fate debated
United Press staff report from Washington details the Oct 1 discussion on an Iran peace vote and the U S stance on unconditional surrender for Germany. Officials foresee continued hardline terms and a demand for complete German capitulation amid wartime pressures.
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Carl BD. Groat
United Press Staff
Washington
Iran
Laneing
Dent Wien
Germany
Ume
C M P Leaving New Headquarters at St. Helens
The Oregon Military Police unit in Pendleton heads to St Helens for guarding duties at the shipyards. Thirteen members depart led by Lt PF A Nz on, with a follow detail from Mendleton possible. Reassignments include Sgt J We Lalie Cpl W Stewart and privates Inghety Stewart Mandoulet Trevrau Van Meter Mcdonald Chand ter Starr Vanden Heaver Dellee. Additional privates Detenoll Pollorian Land and Mcphershm join from Arlington and Mares duties.
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Oregon Military Police
St. Helens
Sha P
Alain J. W. Rocker
Mendleton
Athes
Pendleton
St. Helene
PF. A
Nzon
J. We. Lalie
W. Stewart
Peter Inghety
C. T. Stewart
V. Mandoulet
FF. Trevrau
RL. van Meter
KR. Mcldonald
BD. Chandter
Willian
Starr
A. Vanden Heaver
U. Dellee
S. Helene
T. C. Detenoll
J. A. Pollorian
Arlington
M. Wland
Kk. FE. Mci'hersm
Mares
President's loan speech cited by McAdoo in wary note
McAdoo cites the President's stance on power cooperation in a Liberty Loan address. He argues the administration deserves sacrifice as a Fourth of July pledge, urging support for Pineview and related projects amid political and economic tension.
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McAdoo
McAidoo
Pineview
Local referendum drives supply bond vote amid confusion
Fragmented OCR text references a local vote on a bond regarding a public project and payment terms. It mentions a council or mayoral figure, a treasurer or clerk, and a plan to fund through bond issues with specific dates and locations, but the exact details are garbled.
American Wings Both Advancing in War Effort
Fragmented wartime note details American progress and resilience, mentioning an award and line holds. Text is garbled. core idea emphasizes American advancement and continued defense in the conflict.
Fragmented OCR Text But Notable Names Remain
A garbled OCR passage lists scattered names and phrases such as AEP EM AN EN Dee nD PAIS Chet Tom Abed Prd cer ern ree, with references to seats, a vague wartime style line about a wall and a rise in something. The readable fragments hint at a broken notice or article body.
Fragmented OCR Entry Prompts Cautious Summarization
The readable text appears garbled with mixed fragments and nonstandard terms. It mentions numbers such as 94 and hints at weather or temperatures but no clear event, names, dates, or locations emerge for a coherent summary.
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Reece
Wilken
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Hotel Pendleton
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Shist
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Peterkin
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Boulegeond
Frank Parker
Chicago
Wilpon
Benri Voisin
Hrosecle Delgium
Edward Hill
Adelaide
Australia
Lin
Sahu Stout
Monmouth
England
Fritz Haw
Jon Zichtiekt
Molleh Legion
Territors
Witeon Eaye
Lowell Mellett
United Pree Staff
France
Atlantic Coast
Cprratons EN
Canada
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Vurrender OF
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Anders’ Fields
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White House
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Mi Poe
Wweae
Tard
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