British Drive on Flanders Front Wins All Objectives
British forces push six miles on the Flanders front and seize all objectives including near Passchendaele ridge. Mud disrupts movement but Haig reports victory and praises troops’ endurance. London notes Haig shifted to rapid successive attacks amid poor ground conditions.
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Flanders
Haig
Passchendaele
W. P. Simms
Parschendache
Passchuenaae Ridge
Roulern
United Press
Movement to oust Michaelis echoed in Berlin
Dispatches from Amsterdam report Vosalacha leaders organize a broad movement to oust Chancellor Michaelis and Vice Chancellor Helfferich, aiming to reinstate Prince Buelow as chancellor while critics blame President Wilson for prolonging the war debate in the Reichstag. A parliamentary clash follows with deputies arguing innocence and war responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Ferziin
Vosalacha
Michaelis
Chanter Helfferich
Yo Buelow
Wilson Fou
Neichstag
Bertin Die Parthes
Wilcon Re
Houseman
Germany
Imade Heminet
Moet Mitchan
Vorhter
Luxburg Fails to Leave Uruguay Under Guard
Clot. 12 Lix burg, recently dismissed a German envoy, hid on a Uruguayan ranch. He was searched, disarmed, and moved to Buenos Aires under heavy guard. Interned briefly, he protested his treatment as police conducted arrest. Two revolvers were discharged during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Lixburg
Luzburg
Bertin
Haxburg
Uruguay
Luxbury
Hila
Allies Demand Japanese Army in Europe Declared
Tokyo dispatch reports entente allies press Japan to dispatch troops to Europe. A military expert notes the American steel embargo aims to spur Japan’s greater wartime participation. Following Riga’s fall, Allies urged action, but Japan cites mobilization impractical at present.
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Europe
Tokio
Japan
Nichi Nichi
Hoe
Riga
Uuit
Committees Named for Tuesday Night at Patriotic Meeting
President Campbell and W M Pierce speak at a city patriotic meeting Tuesday evening. Committees include women’s group led by Linn H Stores Fe Alexander and William Caldwell. music by C Kinehar Harold Cochran and Wortbrooke Dieheen. farming, L L Rogers A W Maloney Henry Taylor. business, Tweedy Roy T Wehep Will Moore. professions and citizens, De J A Feet W G Coutts George H Hamblen. Organizers aim to mobilize Pendleton and nearby residents, ensure good attendance, and generate enthusiasm for the welcome to President Campbell at the Arcade theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
State Uni Veralty
W. M. Pierce
Liberty Fonda
Mendamew Linn H. Stores
Fe. Alexander
William Caldwell
Muate, Co. C. Kinehar
Harold Cochran
Wortbrooke Dieheen
L. L. Rogers
Willbert W. Fholey
J. Johne
Mon
Cheetan
W. EK. Lowell
Ini Vernity
Conmpleth
Arcade
Cowboys Seeking Horsemen for Army Remount Service
Captain J. W. Jackson in charge at Camp Lewie invites skilled horsemen to apply for remount duties. Government pay is 40 per month plus rations, with no mandatory enlistment. Applicants from the area who have reached draft age are urged to submit names. A fundraising exhibition is planned to support the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frokk
Pendleton
J. W. Jackson
Camp Lewie
Tayior
Captain Jackson
Ily
Bandits Steal $6000 After Revolver Duel in Express Heist
Five marked bandits robbed $6000 from the Atkins Express Company in New York as a revolver duel with police man Ernc Becher, the express company manager, left him shot during the attempted resistance. The bandits fled by a motor vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atkins Expres Company
Ernc Becher
Express Company
Newton Nominated for New York Custom House Post
Byron TK Newton, formerly a New York City newspaper man, nominated by President Wilson to be collector of customs at New York City. He previously served as private secretary to Treasury Secretary McAdoo and rose to prominence after McAdoo recommended his promotion following a vacancy. Newton has ties to Wilson’s 1911 campaign.
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Byron
TK Newton
New York City
Wilson
United States
Will Bave
Newton
Treasury
McAdoo
Watter
Hkeblétant
Mrr
Borane
Wilson Wines
German Looters Get Iron and More From French Holdings
Letters from German prisoners describe requisition looting in Fourmies including lead brass copper cork and oil. They admit taking household goods such as wedding presents bed linens chandeliers and irons to Germany. They mention potential premiums and personal gains from the loot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Baur
Cetman Landwehr
Heinrich Sinkelans
Fourmies
Germany
Tyrao
Rhein
Draft Opposition Spreads at Butte
The passage describes opposition forming around a draft topic in Butte with unclear individuals and terms due to garbled OCR. It mentions a reporter and exemptions but lacks coherent names or concrete actions. The fragment hints at organizational pushback and a drafting dispute without detailing participants or dates.
Snow and 42 Mile Wind Announce Winter Arrival
A fragment reports severe winter onset at PATI, mentioning a 42 mile wind and low temperatures. The lone lede navigator hurried into port as conditions worsened through the northwest, while others describe the stormy sea and biting cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pati
O'Donnell Death Report Wrongful Claim Disputed
A Fant Oregonian report claimed private Dan O'Ponnell of Troop 2 was killed by a kick from a horse trap at Camp Greene Charlotte N C. Captain Lee Caldwell says O'Donnell is alive and well on duty. The dispatch may confuse with a separate Camp Greene death by horse kick.
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Dan O'Ponnell
Camp Greene
Charlotte
N.C
Lee Caldwell
Ft Foundation
Death claimed Mrs Geisler 15 in Pendleton area
Mrs Ernestine Geisler known as Cicmadine Geisler died after a long illness. She resided in Pilot Rock and Pendleton area with husband Walter Geisler who died a year earlier. Survived by daughter Mrs Worry Bradley of Boise and grandson Cou Bypenewr. Funeral set for tomorrow with burial at Pilot Rock.
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Ernestine Celsler
Bowin
Cicmadine Geisler
Ed Han Evenuing
Petilictan
Pilot Rock
Pendtetoy
Bad
Hradley
Bolo
Tilot Rock
Liberty Loan Campaign Quickened to Boost War Effort
Washington reports the Liberty Loan campaign nationwide is being quickened as official totals show lagging support. Publicity chief Guy Emerson says the world series will end before refocusing on the war drive with emphasis on the battery navy and Pershing receiving full backing.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Guy Emerson
Wold
Empervon
Any
Navy
Pershing
Telephone workers threaten coast strike over pay rise
In San Francisco on October 12, Pacific Telephone and Telegraph workers demand a daily wage increase of six dollars for 6000 employment classes including plant operators installers repairmen and electrical workers. An ultimatum was delivered to the firm as Dr Pullerton, the general manager, said negotiations were progressing and efforts to avert the strike continued due to potential nationwide communication disruption.
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Ban Francisco
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
Monsey
Pullerton
Uvert
Women Liberty Loan drive urges early Christmas gifts
A Pendleton women's Liberty Loan committee led by Mrs R T Bishop Wo promotes Do Your Christmas Shopping Early Buy a Liberty Bond. The drive seeks men to shift 70 dollars of Christmas spend toward Liberty bonds. In two days the local group reports 340,000 Tala er. Notable subscribers include J B Smith Live Work Co 170,000 First National Bank and J A Gaderian farmer. American National Bank notes about 50,000 in subscriptions with several large gifts listed including Frank Curl Thomeax Fudd W W Thompson and others totaling hundreds. Subscriptions reach hundreds to thousands from local firms and individuals.
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Women's Liberty Loan Committee
F Pendelton
R. T. Bishop
J. B. Smith Livework Co
First National Bank
J.A. Gaderian
American National Bank
Thomeax Thevigeon
F. m Fudd
Barnes
Hatlak
Ae Wood
Burke
James Wyrick
Harry
Decreased Hazard Lowers Insurance
A government reader reports a three percent cut in insurance rates following a hazard decline. The Department announces the rate drop to seven cents per unit, marking continued evidence of waning subwa fing effectiveness.
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Washington, Oct
Philriy
Paker’s new high sheet rankine dedicated in Oregon
Taker Mich Sefyon of RAKER, Ore, presided at the dedication yesterday. The Final Concentration of the Basin Area Center Teachers’ Association was formed, with Hare Lada serving in a leading role.
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Paker
Basorm Centon
Ameneation Wrcte
Hare Lada
Government Offers Short Term Certificates in Debt Funding
The treasury department announces three hundred million dollars in four percent short term certificates of indebtedness. The issue provides immediate cash to funds from the Second Liberty loan wire, with terms aimed at quick liquidity.
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Washington
Mot
Treasury Department
Indebrednemm
Liberty Aia
Indian girl buys Liberty Bonds to prove par ticipation
A four year old orphan Wingale Kanine from the Indian community saved 2000 and, via the First National Bank, purchased Liberty Bonds this morning. She owns 250 acres and has 16500 in the bank. The government allowed the agent to invest trust funds in Liberty Bonds, with Superintendent Swartalander predicting more Indians will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingale Kanine
First National Bank
Liberty Bonds
Swartalander
Preparations Underway for C A C Idaho Football Game
A committee of business and former college men led by Charles Bond and H J Kavanaugh is organizing the first intercollegiate game in eastern Oregon with C A C and Idaho in Pendleton on October 20. Plans include a large advertising push across eastern Oregon, potential round trip fares from outlying towns, and post game festivities. La Grande and other towns expect delegations, and negotiations aim to attract a three thousand crowd as Pendleton tests a recurring annual event.
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Oregon
Tulkuma
The
Commercial Association
Dr. H. J. Kavanaugh
Claveres Penland
BR. T. Bishop
George C. Maer
L. G. Frazier
Charlaes Bond
Leon Cohen
Carl Cooley
James &. Johna
W. FE. Lowell
Hani @truve
Merley
Chesemat
Pendleton
la Grande
Haute
Charles H. Reynolds
Mar
O. A. C. Wwam
Golfers from four cities meet on Pendleton links tomorrow
Golfers from Lewiston Walla Walla and other towns will form seven man teams to compete with Pendleton golfers in a two day tournament to be held Saturday and Sunday at Pendleton links. Local entries include Sharpetein Hartman McNary Tatton Te Tienes and Netkon.
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Tour Cluies
Pendleton
Lgowlehith
Haker, Lewiston
Wally Watts Godelers
Iforn
Mortim
Patterson
Tony
Wott
Radical Leaders Deny Complicity in Revolt Plot
In Berlin a revolt plot is contested as radical leaders deny involvement. Admiral Von Cappelle, Thithaum, and Voghter face accusations of aiding the call for naval control.
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Berlin
von Cappelle
Has
Thithaum
Voghter
La Follette to Open Defense Next Tuesday
Washington Jan 13 La Follette summoned to open defense against disloyalty charges at Investigating committee meeting next Tuesday morning Former Secretary Bryan expected to follow as witness The committee aims to hear La Follette on scope and motives while he seeks to broaden inquiry and counterattack. Data from the state department relates to Lusitania claim.
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Washington
Get
State Department
la Fol
Lusitanta
Mayo Visits British Fleet After Six Week Atlantic Tour
Admiral Mayo arrived at an American port after six weeks abroad and met with Allied officers in Britain and at sea. He discussed fuller cooperation with the Allies and potential future operations against German submarine bases. The Navy stated the visit aimed to review past actions and plan further collaboration.
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Washington
Mayo
Denfelt
Navy Department
Milittera
Pacifist leader Wallace sentenced in Iowa federal case
Davenport October report: Wallace of the Party of Humanity, a pacifist group, received a 20 year federal sentence in Chicago. He was remanded to circuit court after bond set at 29000. Several days of testimony preceded the verdict, with jurors convicting him of violat ion of the espionage law. Nearby, grain talks with W. W. Harrah detailed a push for the 32.05 price for Northwest wheat at a Farmers Union meeting. The session, open to the public, featured Shamwey and local officials speaking on agriculture policy.
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Davenport
Wallace
Chieaeo
Lepartie of Humanity
Martin Wade
Teo
W. W. Harrah
Washington
Farmers Union
Brary Siditoriain
Wabon
Shamwey
County
Parmer Delon
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Eveon
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Exemption Board
Bette
O’donnell
Geisler
Liberty Loan Campaign
Nation
C.A.C
Idaho
Happy Canyon
Bryan
U.S
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