German Liquid Fire Assault Proves Futile in War Updates
Oct 16 reports from Bucharest and London describe Roumanians advancing in the Alt valley, capturing three villages, while German assaults with liquid fire are repelled. Haig notes heavy German attacks near Schwatwn redowhining but British and French defenses hold. Across theaters, Romanians retreat expected at Hukowina frontier as Austro German drives bog down. Russians report eleven hundred prisoners after battles in the Carpathians and Volhynian-Galician fronts. Macedonian village Rurake falls to Frith patrols.
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London
Douglas Haig
Ancre
Saint Flot
Moogetree
French War Office
Ha- Paum
Hertin
Gympes Pass
Roumania
Pal
Kronsetad
Trannyvanion
Iorn
Volcan
Sujoniki
Rurake
Buk
Petrograd
Teutons
Korvytnica
Zhorow
Staninlau
Carpathians
Dern Valley
Wilson Plans 22 Talks for Chicago Trip
President Wilson will speak at twenty two stops en route to Chicago for a Prew Club address. He will cover New York twelve times and travel through Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The GOP challenges the Adamson eight hour law while Willcox denies any railroad plan to enforce it.
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New York
Wilson
Chicago
Tie
Indland
Ohio
Pennsylvania
McCormick
Democrate National Committee
Willcox
Hughera
Indiana
Liner Lafayette Safe at New York Dock
New York October 16 The liner Lafayette docked safely at the New York dock despite submarine danger. The ship carried 24 passengers including Carne Munacy McClure Vanderbilt Ann Morgan and John Barrett of the Pan American Union.
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New York
Crac
Uner LaFayette
Carne, Munacy
McClure
Vanderbilt
Ann Morgan
John Barrett
Pan-American Union
Drunken Joyride Ends in Justice Court
A drunken joyride ended with four men charged in a Pendleton area incident. Harry Emory and Bert Mansfield faced assault charges after a car crash near the Wirick ranch. Mansfield, Coffman, Hugen, Parrott and others were involved in a brawl and attempted break-ins before Emory and Mansfield were brought before Justice of the Peace Parkes.
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Justice Court
Manfield
Gui
Wirick Brother
Harry Emory
Bert Misinfield
Dalley
Emory
Las
Mansfield
Orville Coffman
Ed Hugen
Total Creamery
Parrott
Pendleton
Wyrick Ranch
Joe Campbell
Emery
Hayes
William Painter
Walter Cole
Bert
Himeself
Hinary
Jeiran
Cratus Deckri Mianafield
Coloman
Coffman Faelly
Moffiman
Velven
Taylor
Ben
A. A. Kimball
Ormoulat
Monefield
Justice of the Peace Parkes
Jal Mana Field
Hughes Committeemen Support Wilson Split Revealed
The East Oregonian reports Hughes appointed committeemen for Hughes Day October 18 largely back Wilson for reelection. Four named women say they support Wilson and had their names published without authority. Judge Maloney confirms 18 known Wilson supporters and notes many others unidentified. A letter from ex postmaster Richardson of Adams, once listed as a Hughes committeeman, endorses Wilson.
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Enat Oregonian
Wilnon
Iis
Wilson
Fair
Maloney
East Oregonian
O. Richardson
Adama
Hughes
Submarine U-93 feared sunk. Atlantic trade unsettled
London reports suggest U-93 may be sunk or returned home as Atlantic insurance rates fall sharply. New York confirms continued submarine threat near the coast with weather and autumn storms driving ships home. Several vessels including Lafayette and States may be affected as embattled shipping lanes shift amidst rumors of incoming escorts and altered schedules.
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London
Lafayette
Mehta
Cook
Weather Bureau
Muni
Unital
Elchthanlls
Cetric
Ryndam
Steamer sunk by U-53 and her captain
The Britt, a steamer from London to Newport News, was sunk by German submarine U-84 off Nantucket Lightship after leaving Newport. Captain F. G. Haarnden was landed safely at Newport. The incident follows the end of hostilities as war aviators resume activities and questions arise about torpedoed vessels.
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West Point
London
Newport News
Nantucket
Ughtship
Newport
Harper
F. G. Haarnden
Wilson Winner Of Herald Poll Exclusive Victory Hint
New York Oct 16 Wilson appears safely reelected per the New York Herald poll. With 107403 straw votes, the slate carries 318 electoral votes to 266 needed. Republicans seem stagnant while Democrats surge. New York Indiana Ohio and Minnesota cited as decisive as Hughes’ lead in Ohio narrows. Boston dispatch notes growing Wilson sentiment alarming Republicans before the four week vote.
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New York
Wilsen
Inet
New York Herald
Herald
Wilwen
Miinola
Ohio
Indiana
Hughes
Wilun
Bowton
Herald Today
Saga Today
Monday price report shows no change in markets
Chicago markets record steady prices with open high and low ranges for wheat and other commodities. Portland reports club and bineatem figures while Liverpool notes quotations for No 1 Mantibbn and hard winter grain with limited quotes.
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Portland
Ore
Venizelos Government at Crete Recognized
Athens dispatches report the French consul recognizing the Venizelos government established at Crete. A nationwide Venizelos Greek organization formed in opposition to Grecian war intervention with ten thousand and funds raised rapidly.
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Venizelos
Crete
London
Central News
Athens Dispatches
Moogni
Venkachie
New York
Trave
Italian Official Calls For Crushing Austria To End War
Rome October 16 Signor Biscolati civic commissioner for war and top Italian cabinet figure told the press that the allies must destroy Austria and deprive Germany of world domination to end the war. Any peace before victory would be treason and civilization must be safeguarded by dismantling German power and destroying Austrian state.
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Rome
Signor Biscolati
Alles
Austria
Germany
Local turbulence rattles towns as campaign talks rise
Wilton lenin plea and German U-boat reference mark a turbulent era while Wilhon makes 22 talks in Chicago. Local votes seek higher county school tax to fund districts. Joy riders terrorize a ranch, ending in a ditch near Umatilla. Moran backs normal business activity. Hermiston women praise Golden Special. Tarry Minn linked to a shooting. town committees rally for Wilson.
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Ranch Hone
Umatilla
Acteol
Moran
Hermiston
Tarry Minn
Wilson
I Am Still In Love With Mr West
A woman declares she loves Mr West and insists she is innocent of a crime. She says they were engaged for a long time and expected to marry next Christmas. She hopes to prove her innocence in court and believes Mr West doubts her guilt.
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West
Pendleton cattleman promotes Eastern Oregon normal school
Grant County resident J Carter of Long Creek camps for the Pendleton normal school measure. He urges education for Eastern Oregon and says Weston lacks enough grade pupils for practice training. Carter, a friend of G M Rice, is here with J D French shipping cattle to Seattle, with October-like weather noted.
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J. Carter
Long Creek
Eastern
Oregon Normal Schoe
Fastern Oregeria
Carter
Weston
Inges
Mr. Carter
G. M. Rice
First National Bank
J. D. French
Seattle
Golden Special Not Liked by Hermiston Crowd
At Hermiston a Saturday gathering drew about 275 people as Hon. M A Miller of Portland was loudly cheered for praising the Golden Special. AL El Bensel introduced him. a local poker issued a blistering attack on President Wilson for supporting Secretary Lane, calling Lane the Life Saving Angel of the Matilla project. The crowd predicted the precinct would back Wilson despite opposition.
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Hermiston
M.A. Miller
Portland
Huches
Wall Street
Matilla Project
Wilson
Shooting Incident In Pendleton Area Involving Harry Minnis
Harry Minnis, formerly with Pendleton fire department, and his officer Hanson were involved in a shooting episode after arresting George Weeks and Lou Steven at a dance break up. Fred Stevens was wounded. Minnis fled to a hotel then to Lewiston with Hanson, while Weeks’ supporters sought a future arrest. No charges filed yet.
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Harry Alimin
Pendleton
Lapwal
Lilahe
Minnis
Hanson
George Weeks
Lou Steven
Fred Stevens
Brent
Hanoon
Hanae
Heen
Mick
Stevens
Minnly
Nemey
Lewiston
Lapwal Inter
Lowistoy
Hanvon
Court of Appeals Affirms Sheridan Case Ruling
The United States Court of Appeals for the circuit upheld the lower court decision in the Thomas R. Sheridan case. Sheridan, convicted in Portland on March 16, 1915, faced charges related to misdirected bank deposits involving the First National Bank of Roseburg and later the Douglas County National Bank.
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Court OF Appeals
Sheridan
San Francisco
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Thomas R. Sheridan
Portland
First National Bank of Rosebirg
Douglas County National Bank
Hart
Gibor
Piedmont
Goodheart
Washinton
Attormer Janiin
San Francisco Prepares for "Golden Spectal" Event
San Francisco at 16 The tong rumored demonstration by Wil Ach women against Hughes women on the campaign special Betame a probability this afternoon Local reput Heun women were not Mastred Paes Ore vdontilent Sin Francipen will nc Cd the VOR CPI treat meant They have arranged to have the Wilson faction wh any questions proam ising cld itepties.
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San Francisco
Tong
Wil- Ach
Hughes
Loral
Wilson
Hughes Replies to Wilson Charges Over Invisible Government
Hughes declares no invisible government in New York during his term and says farmers protested timely against railroad rate hikes. He cites a telegram from farmers seeking a full hearing and criticizes lack of farmer representation in policy discussions and the quick surrender to railroaders.
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Hastings
Nebr
Hughes
Wilson
New York State
Congress
Chambers of Commerce
Move to double county school tax faces scrutiny
An effort to double the county tax for schools aims to reduce local district taxes and raise more revenue for education. Originating in Milton Pend Oreille, leaders claim urban districts would pay less per pupil, while rural areas would yield more. County officials expressed support, though opponents fear burdens on property owners and unanswered legal limits.
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Milbon
John BP. Washburn
Sil
Milton-Preewater
Young
Milton
Freewater
Caine
Pondheton
Alvin Alee
Sugwer
Grounded U boat Quickly Rescued
In a foggy Paget Sound inlet, a submerged U boat ran aground but was swiftly freed. No casualties or further details reported, and the incident prompts brief official notes on the rescue.
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Adan Denvon
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