Germanic Peace Talks and Chancellor Crises Loom
Reports from Amsterdam and Berlin outline a crisis over Vice Chancellor Helfferich facing interpellations and possible resignation while Michealis may seek a peace speech. Berlin debates center on Helfrichs conduct, with observers predicting further Reichstag turmoil and new peace moves from German sources amid American skepticism.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Berlin Zeitung
Michaella
Olfrich
Seaklin
Reichstag
Promix
Eridin Michaelis
Kreichstag
Hatfrichta
Radstafe
Hin
Povernment
Baturday
Vorwaerts Boldiya
Ichiets
Helfrich Haa
Berlin
Fociuitatea
Helfrich
Four Austrian officers escape custody in Laredo raid
Four Austrian naval officers arrested Aug 18 in Laredo for suspected spying with Captain Irving Behnelder escaped Fort McThrowh guard custody on Sunday morning. The escape followed travel with Sehnelder to San Francisco, then into Mexico. An investigation is underway into the break, authorities said.
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Laredo
Tex
Irving Behnelder
Fort McThrowh
Sehnelder
San Francisco
Mexico
Liberty Bonds Drive by Local Sheepman Stanfield
Robert N. Stanfield, prominent local sheepman and Oregon Council of Home Defense member, telegraphed American National Bank to subscribe for him to Liberty Bonds. He pledged 25 000 with the claim he must support Americans. Stanfield had previously donated to the Red Cross and subscribed 26 000 during the second Liberty Loan campaign through First National Bank.
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Robert N. Stanfield
Oregon Council of Home Defense
American Natiorial Bank
Jn Lily
America
Branfield
Red Crom Fund
Stanfield
Pendeton Alet
Firn National Bank
Britain Plans Ten Percent Capital Tax After War
London reports England moves toward conscription finance by taxing capital. Officials say private wealth around a hundred billion pounds could bear ten percent, aiming to wipe out much of the war debt. Projections show postwar revenues from excess profits and produce taxes fall short of needs. Government officials argue capital tax would not materially shrink the nation’s capital.
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London
England
Britain
Jenet
Navy Medal Bill Seeks Honor Medals for Navy
Secretary of the Navy Nuniele sends an amendment to Chair Dent of the House military affairs committee. The bill would extend bravery medals to Navy personnel and also include the Army. Dent requested the amendment as the bill nears Senate passage amid adjournment pressures and last minute edits.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Nuniele
Fon Dent
Howe Millitary Affaire Committee
Nory Aw
Army
Mer
Daniots
Rain Delays World Series Game Three in New York
After a steady morning rain, the national commission postponed the third World Series game in New York. Thousands filled the bleachers, bundled against the wet, as the plan shifted to play tomorrow with potential adjustments to the schedule if needed.
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N. Y
New York
National Commission
Thicagg Ou
Chicago
Giants
Bij Anlleo
Wreck near Hilgard leaves couple dead in mystery
The Hilgard wreck ten miles from La Grande on a Saturday night killed W Taylor and his wife Martina in their outfit car. Fire burned bodies after the crash. remains found only trunk contents. Evidence points to a signal maintainer and unknown crew, with several cars including the caboose burned.
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LA Grande
Hilgard
Thxlor
Wits
Aartina
Kiniwill
Who Ialks
Idaho
Worns Porenty Mor
Mig Rivers
Cle Etum
Wash
British and French Push Forward Reforms Reported
Navy presence noted as British and French forces push forward. Vice President Thomas R. Marshall is scheduled to speak in Pendleton on November 6 under the High School Lyceum. He will deliver an evening address at Happy Canyon and may also speak to the public in the afternoon.
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Navy
Thomas R .Marshall
Pendleton
Happy Canyon
Combined attack in Ypres sector gains ground
London Oct 9 The British and French launched a joint assault in the Ypres sector with Haig reporting satisfactory progress. All first objectives were taken as German defenses appear to be collapsing, while Australians captured several positions and hundreds of German prisoners were counted. Weather remains sleety with rain and strong winds.
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Ypres
HAIG
London
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Flanders
Daley Wood
Somes Sinde
Lomes
Houthulat Wood
Philadelema
Kiyon
Olen
Fire destroys Lakes Box plants near Klamath Falls
KLAMATH FALLS Oct 9 The Lakes Box Ewaun Box and nearby Standard Oil plant face uncontrolled flames. The blaze began at noon in the Ewaun plant planning room from an unknown source and spread rapidly. Hundreds assist firefighters as the Ewaun plant employs about one hundred men amid great damage threat.
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Klamath Falls
Big Lakes Box
Ewaun Box
Standard Oil Co
Ewaun
Our Ships Patrol the Mediterranean
Washington reports American destroyers and other naval vessels patrolling Hurghada Waters and convoying merchant ships through submarine zones in the Mediterranean. The Navy secretary declined to confirm firing plans, but stated the fleets would pursue submarines and engage as needed.
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Washington
Cestroyer
Hurgpeite
Mediterranean
Trikh
Aviantte
Thinlels
Atetrian Scbiriringa
Sime
Cathelig
Ciric
Austrin
United States
Election turmoil over county seat location in Oregon
Fragmentary OCR reports a disputed process selecting a county seat with names and places around Salem and Portland. References include Jeffers county, Duffy, Culver, and Stevens, noting a governor's involvement and a proposed move to Astoria. The text is garbled but indicates a political struggle and a temporary county seat designation amid a vote.
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Salem
Jeffers
Udie Duffy
Culver
Wiley Mincitas
Rogal
New Grouping Men in National Army Nears Rise
Fragmented OCR text describes a restructuring to increase the National Army’s strength, focusing on marine and specialist branches. It notes planned changes to personnel grouping and training with emphasis on technical divisions and new roles, aiming to bolster wartime capacity.
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National
Ciet
McAdoo Addresses 30000 at Camp Lewis Parade
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo spoke before about 30,000 officers and men at Camp Lewis. He arrived from the cantonment, served as the parade grand marshal through city streets, and was due to speak in Seattle this afternoon.
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McAdoo
Camp Lewis
Willian
the Treasury
Treeta
Seattle
Engineer Wold verdict in brief Paradise Irrigation case
A. Wold, civil engineer of Portland, was found to be owed 1930.91 by Paradise Irrigation District after a short jury trial. He testified he worked from 1912 to 1916 at 50 a month and more for field work. defense showed only a 1914 discharge. Jury awarded the full amount after about 70 minutes. Wes Pruite, attorney for Wold.
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A. Wold
Portland
Paradise
Wold
Paradie
Welt
Wes Pruite
Villa Bandits Defeat 200 Troops at Candelaria
A hand of Villa Bandits defeated a force of 200 Mexican federal troops under Lieutenant Colonel Miranda opposite Candelaria, Texas, as tensions rose with the Mesxican candidate and United States military authorities.
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AL Paso
Villa Bandite
Miranda
Candelaria
Texas
Revor
United States
Fragmentary 1930s US Rifle Training Tale Amid Local Events
OCR fragment recounts a muddled scene involving training at a polo venue, a matinee, and vague references to a marriage, authority figures, and a missing, possibly violent incident. Key names and places are unclear, but the text hints at military or police phrasing and a public setting in Philadelphia around October.
New Managers Appointed After Rooming House Raids
Following raids and convictions, several rooming houses shift management. Carter replaces Mire Luin Brown Jones as superintendent of the Palace rooming house. Mrs Cap Harris becomes landlady of the State Hotel, replacing Tony Masters. The Empire gains a new landlady Mrs A Tager, previously run by A F Peters. Peters plans to dispose of his Arlington lease, and Ed Segote is reported ousted as landlady of the Palm ont.
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Carter
Gilanders & Burrousha
Luin Brown Jones
Cap” Harris
Hcal Carpenter
Tony Masters
Hete
Mra. &. A. Tager
Landiady
Empire
Ty A. F. Peters
Peters
Arlington
Ed Segote
Iandiady
Palrmont
Pershing to Have the Highest Rank in the Army
Washington Oct revival of the grade of full general is planned to provide a rank for Major General John J. Pershing commander of the American expeditionary forces. Secretary Baker has submitted a program to create the title of general and to appoint lieutenant generals to command armies under Pershing. The proposal seeks to place Pershing at the top while other officers holding the title would command field forces and the general staff.
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Baker
Washington
War Department
John 2. Pershing
France
Department
General Staff
Cortien
Armles
Pershing
Forty Million More To Loaned Britain France
Washington says the department announced that forty million dollars are to be loaned to Britain and France. The move is intended to support Allied efforts in the war.
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Britain
France
Washington
Cret
Lebon Petry Department
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