Mystery Tanks Seen On Western Front Turned Out To Be Tractors
Reports claim British tanks or land locomotives performed boldly on the Western front last week, but an American factory officer states they are caterpillar tractors repurposed with armor and machine guns. About a thousand such tractors are hired domestically for farming and supplied to Britain, used to haul heavy guns since the war began.
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Western Front
Penn
Aline
Britlkkh
British Gains North Somme and Allied Strengths Report
London and Paris dispatches detail British advances between Guedevourt and Le Quesnay north of the Somme, a raid into Ypres trenches, and patrols south toward Macedonia. Reports say Italian offensives near Isonzo failed, Austria blocked repeated assaults, and Bulgarians held northern railway lines. A Russian counterattack near Trebizond is noted as unchanged.
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London
Haig
Guedevourt
Leabouefs
Somme
Suffredourt
Ypres
Armentieres
Trix
Seres
Lake Dolian
Matlock Woman Killed in Salem Car Crash
In dense fog near Salem a car collision killed Mrs C M Matlock while riding with Mrs L Be. Daughter Eileen age 2 and Josephine Matlock survived injuries. Other relatives from Pendleton linked to the Matlock family, while May Tyler of Salem and a co traveler were unhurt.
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Salem
Mate Lock
Mra. L. BE
Christin Alm Af Silverton
Siverton
Matlock
Eileen
Josephine Matlock
May Tvle
Mambenw
Pendleton
Pendleton Banks Hold Top State Deposits, Oregon Officials Say
J Sargeant Oregon Bank Superintendent ranks Pendleton banks as top in the state outside Portland. The First National Bank leads with 2 496 010 55 in deposits, followed by Ladd & Bush of Salem with 2 164 086 02 and the American National of Pendleton with 1 856 04 46. Other notes show deposits rising since the report date and a quip about censoring world series reports.
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Pendleton
Northwest
J. Sargeant
Oregon
Firet
Portland
Firet National Bank
Ladd & Burh Bank of
Balem
First National
Donker
Tiret National
Eugene
Golden Special Aids Wilson Vote in Oregon
Column criticizes a “Golden Special” financed by New York millionaires to influence Oregon women to vote for Wilson. Mentions M A Miller speaking in Hemmikcon, party hopes, and attacks on Wall Street elites led by Croker Hearst Belmont Morgan and others. Predicts a large female vote for Wilson in Oregon based on wealthy outsiders’ influence.
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New York
Wilson
M. A. Miller
Milton
Miller
Baeniletar
Wall Arrest
Oregon
New Yor
Wallstrest
United States of America
Thiy
Affaira
Congres Union
Kone
Weorke Chamberlain
United States
Howe
Mexico
Belmont
Ud Nan
Europe
Misa An Morin
Morgan
Woodrow Wilton
Strat Prings
Penn
Woattow Wilson
Deadly New Jersey strike violence shocks Bayonne
Bayonne officials report three deaths tied to a strike in the Hook and Grid Iron district as police moved in and arrested nine strikers. Police suspended saloon licenses as detectives tracked more unrest near the Tidewater Oil Plant. A man was found with a gunshot wound to the head, marking the third fatality since the strike began.
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Gridiront
Pereprinche
Tidewater Ol
U S Destroyers Patrolling as War Opens in Newport
Oct 13 report says every available American destroyer is on patrol with more to join within days. Admiral Gieve says all reserve destroyers from southern navy yards are being readied. Patrols aim to enforce port duties and save lives as submarines operate. several destroyers in harbor have steam up. Patchy reports note a heavy craft approaching from Ontario causing concern as gales threaten ships. destroyer Cummings sailed at full speed after lifting anchor. The Bristish ambassador indicates a potential seaward move, and Jond Cromer may sail to Liverpool tonight.
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Newport
Admiral Gieve
Desatfoyer
Ontario
Straw votes show Wilson leading in Oregon returns
Straw polls on multiple lines report Wilson ahead of Hughes in Oregon. On Pendleton train No 17 the tally was Wilson 48 Hughes 43, with other routes showing Wilson leads varying from 27 to 35 ballots against Hughes 15 to 24.
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Tran
Wilson
Hughes
Oregon
Pendleton
Ben Marlin
Meacham
Portland
Oregon Electric
Salem
Woodburn
Wilcon
Wilem
Georgiana
Astoria
Hughes II
Bigges
Arlington
Whitson
Hanly
Benson
Bread Prices 11 Percent Higher Across Major Cities
The Third Bureau reports bread prices rose eleven percent from May 16 to September 16 and loaf sizes shrink. Wheat prices up thirty four percent, wholesale flour up eleven, metal flour prices up twenty six. The bureau covers 45 large American cities as bakers cut brands and drop stale bread returns.
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Washington
Portland club bid cited in market report
In Portland Oregon a club bid is noted at 1.31 dollars amid a market update listing open and close prices for Dec and May futures. The item appears within a broader page of commodity and exchange quotes including wheat prices from Liverpool and Manitoba.
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Portland
East Oregonian
Destroyers Search North Atlantic for Belligerent Submarine Base
Newport reports an unidentified vessel sighting the German submarine off Nantucket shoals at seven in the morning. Secretary Daniels said American destroyers are sweeping the coast from Newport to Eastport to locate a belligerent naval base. Officials suspect Canadian American and Spanish shipmasters may supply belligerent vessels at sea and say justice and treasury agents are aiding the search. The C-53’s three month supply claim is doubted and officials pursue a strict investigation with foreign base rumors treated seriously.
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Coopertiie
Newport
Tin Mitdio
Nantucket Shoals
Mayo
Eastport
Maine
Daniele
Treasury Department
Riotous strike sympathizers disrupt eleven surface cars
In New York on October 13, riotous strike sympathizers forced crews from eleven surface streetcars, threw stones, and fired shots. The disturbance disrupted public transit as authorities moved to restore order.
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New York
Walla Walla Boosters Arrive For Harvest Festival
A party of about 20 Walla Walla boosters arrived in Pendleton around 1 pm for the Harvest Festival next Saturday. They were hosted at the Hotel Pendleton by the Peniston Commercial association and planned to parade the streets with their band in the afternoon. They urged Pendleton to join the Walla Walla festival with reciprocal representation and announced plans to bury the hatchet between the two neighboring communities.
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Pendleton
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Peniston Comnertia Association
Walla Walls
Local campaign draws Thang members to clubs
Commercial club drive gains Thang members as campaign activity surges. Local banks remain strongest in the state outside Portland while a Walla Walla festival delegation visits Pendleton. MH Wi'ler and Golden Species slated for Wilson appearance as Straw backs a train show. General notes report U.548 seen off Nantucket. British gains north of Somme. three dead in strike riots.
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Walla Walla
Wilson
Nantucket
Somme
Artist Blakelock Begins New Career Rescued From Illness
The story of Ralph Blakelock, once a leading American landscape artist, charts a recovery after years in a state hospital and near ruin. Mrs. Van Heusen Adams of Orange, New Jersey, secured his release and arranged studio space at a private New Jersey sanitarium, with hope his mind is returning and masterpieces may follow.
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America
Blakelock
State Hospital
Middleton
N. Y
Etnors
National Academy of Design
T'M
van Hkenewolaar Adams
Orange
N. J
Aow
Hiskelock
Adare
Hia
Adams
New Jersey
Germany's Hollweg backs submarine policy amid crisis
Editorials say Chancellor Hollweg emerges strengthened after submarine crisis victory. They claim he will press ahead with unlimited submarine warfare with backing from Admirals Rainer and Hindenburg, and will operate U boats on American and Canadian coasts to secure Germany's aims.
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Get
Hollweg
Hindenburg
Rhine Valley Industrial Foes Back Submarines War Pace
Rhine valley leaders in Germany push ruthless submarine campaign despite American interests. Weimar era voices, including August Thyssen, urge U boat warfare on U S coasts to end the war. They argue economic war may follow only after victory, while claiming ongoing friendly ties with America.
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Rhine Valley
Germany
Pittsburg
Hollweg
Rhine
Westphalian
Tirpitsiem
Hindenburg
Weetfaslieche Zeitung
England
Steel Trust
August Thyssen
Carnegie
Faeland
America
Canada
Thrern
Kaiser
Gary
United Statez Steel
Justice Department Probes Alleged Election Frauds
The Department of Justice investigates charges of widespread election fraud conspiracies in multiple cities including Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Terre Haute and Virginia and Colorado. Officers aim to resolve the matter before the election amid alleged tampering and improper voting.
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Cleveland
Detroit
Indianopollo
Terre Haute
Penuaylirapis
Germans Withdraw Under Fire On Somme Front
Aviators report German withdrawal of heavy guns and troops along the Somme after Allied pressure. French and British forces push into German lines, capturing equipment and advancing across the front.
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Somme
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