Allied wedge drives into German lines in new war front
Allied forces push a wedge into German defenses this week, forcing a shift in German tactics. British artillery and coordinated infantry fire sustain a methodical advance north of Flanders, with casualties reported low. The drive marks a strategic departure from frontal assaults as the war enters a phase of narrowed, wedge‑driven warfare.
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Washington
Hakor
Levent
Artilly
Cercinn
Fea
Hoothhula
Vance
Flanders
Britleh
Chiwractar
Ak & i
Chan
Chance
Jnefead
Corn Absorptions Reach 411650 in Local Totals
Daily tallies show subscriptions and funds raised reaching 411650 by 1 PM with major gifts from individuals and banks. The report lists contributors such as The Peoples Warhouse, G M Ne, Dr. Charles Hamilton, A Bagwell, and more, plus a grand day total and running year total across the bank.
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Pendleton
C. Taylor
John Vert
Malouri
G. M. Ne
Carl Jenson
Me Shinkouk
Himpacn
Tr. H. EL Raliary
Iteran National Bank
Sam Khinpeon
Herbert Bovien
Thomash Bumpton
Mo& Bentley
Kr. Marshall
Pearibannen
Umatilla Frenarvation
McGinnis
Iptiona
Seat Indians
Charley Russell to Star in O A C Lineup at Idaho Game
Charley Russell a Pendleton boy and former Star Pendleton high tackle leads the O A C squad in the upcoming game with Idaho at Roundup Park. Coach Pipal brings 14 players, including Butte Romian, and aims to build confidence in a veteran-minus lineup.
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Pendleton
Charley Russell
Fendleton High
Rusers
Iam
Aggie
Pilal
Butte
Roanion
Pipal
Idaho
Hound- Up Park
Pismal
American escapes Teuton prison on aid of British ships
Charien Smith of Norwalk Connecticut, among American escapees from a German prison, reached Stockholm after six waterless days. He hid in a ship’s hold from Kiel, then was moved to Kiel and finally to safety. Fellow Americans provided food while he recounted his perilous journey and escape from the Moewe raider.
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Teuton Prison
Rader Moewe
Stockholm
Charien Smith
Norwalk
Conn
Moowe
Jean Chase
Kiel
Brith
Lubeck
Berne
Smith
Baltimore
Liverpool
Melly
Acreage and water at Hermiston ideal for army site
Salem Oct 17. State Engineer Lewis says Hermiston acreage and water supply make it a strong candidate for an army cantonment. He notes artesian wells could be developed, with large flows possible, and that no river water exists to match its supply.
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Hermiston
Lewis
Salem
Portland
Another Flanders drive believed in preparation
London report says bad weather and resumed heavy artillery hint at another Flanders offensive. Extraordinary aerial and raiding activities observed amid wartime tension as December 17 notes cautious military expectation.
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London
Flanders
Organized Liberty Loan Drive in Twelfth District
San Francisco October 17 James Lynch governor of the twelfth federal revenue district reports the Liberty Loan drive in the district is well organized and actively promoted. He declined to reveal the harvest yet to be gathered and the proceeds to date to influence.
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San Francisco
James Lynch
Graves realfiration plan changes army burials in France
A proposed Graves realfiration plan details a new army branch handling field burials in France. Temporary cemeteries would be maintained, with each American killed given a numbered tag and body placement. If the commander's tax is met, remains may be disinterred for shipment to America, involving release and transport procedures.
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Warthington Et d7
Graves Realfiration Pervinn
France
Coverel
Woodlains
Armmorica
Pwetelia
German Du papnaught Hulls Mine at Offshore Patrol
A damaged ship reported a mine hit at an offshore patrol. One crew member named Herman Drennnaught was struck and believed injured. The vessel’s status remains unclear as communications with shore were disrupted.
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Patrowurad
Herman Drennnaught
War Office
Tax Dodging Shell Makers Must Pay Up
Treasury dept alleges munition manufacturers evaded about 17 million dollars in taxes by overstating plant depreciation. Field audits show government claims rose from 26.3 million to about 48 million, a discrepancy near 17 million, with profits appearing higher after depreciation wrote downs.
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Washington
Get
Treasury Department
Dbs
Liberty Bond Drive Urges Public Savings Support
Government eyes current savings as the source for the Second Liberty Loan. Through monthly bank plans Americans can buy Liberty Bonds, building savings while funding war effort. A C Kain of Bank of America urges the public to prove support by subscribing to Liberty Bonds. inflation and output questions discussed.
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United States
America
Liberty Bonde
A.C. Kain
Bank of the American
Otder
England
France
Enelarus
Money more necessary than soldiers to win war state speakers for Liberty Loan
State Senator Walter Prince of Linton and Eo J. Wo Be-Cubloth of nearby spoke at the Arcads theater Friday evening on the Liberty Loan drive. They urged Pendleton residents to invest in bonds, stressing that soldiers win battles but money wins the war. They warned that without public funds, government taxation would seize wealth. The message stressed the government costs of about 60 million dollars daily and urged listeners to respond by buying bonds to finance the war effort.
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Liberty Loan
Walter Piince
Linton Qeumty
Eo J
Arcads Theater
United Stitea Ia
Fundy
WILL MOORE GUEST AT LOCAL BANQUET
Local banquet honored Will Moore as guest of honor with praise and stories shared by Pendleton and area leaders. Attendees included Judge Lowell Benatar W M Pibrve T J Tweedy and many friends. Moore travels tonight to Portland for duties of the Supreme Court appointment.
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Will Moore
Norborne Terkeler
Lonst
A Lowell
Benatar
M. Pibrve
T. J. Tweedy
Thoms Fote Gerald
SA. Newberry
P. Strain
Arest
Home
J. W. Maloney
DP. Strain
T. Brown
Mack Foster
M. A. Rly Gendels
Manuel Friedly
Mr. Snow
Charles Kennedy
Thomas Fite
Gerald
Theroe
MetCullao
Forshaw
J. G. Miller
John Ogre
Berkeley
Mr. Moore
Portlandi
Portland Backing Move to Get Army Camp at Hermiston
Portland supports a bid to locate an Army camp near Hermiston as business leaders and citizens press the war department for consideration. Leaders from Pendleton and Portland report momentum and expect a formal recommendation after local briefings, with officials urging the federal government to review the site.
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Portland
Hermiston
Pendieton
Chamier of Commerce
Max
War Department
Majip Park Hai
Mermie- Loy
Ind
J. Ni Burge
Phelpe
German Sea Raider Doomed After Stranding Near Jamaica
Reported operations of the German cruiser Doormber say it stranded near the coast, with crew and American prisoners taken aboard. The vessel, involved in destroying several ships in the South Pacific, was later abandoned after efforts to refloat failed.
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Waitington
Gerriteen Paler
Turin
Statle
Giywth
Capt
Hader Brith
Mepehy Ustad
South Pacific
Liberty Loan financing through taxes or loans urged in Oregon
A Becrsiary McAdoo statement on fund-raising in event of loan failure is cited by Dc A Miller in eastern Oregon. Miller notes the government will seek loans with four percent guarantees, or require outright funding if bonds lag, contrasting German bond subscriptions with U S efforts. He travels Pendleton to urge rural and urban support, meeting local bankers and delivering emphasis on timely subscriptions.
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United States
Miller
Orecon
Pendleton
Germans Prepare Dam Flood to Halt Allied Advance
British dispatches report German forces rushing a dam about two miles above Nieuwkerke to flood the Passchendaele ridge area. The purpose is to impede the Allied advance and delay push toward higher ground as German positions retreat several miles.
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Nieutert
Passchmdaele
Offivery
Seaman Killed on Patrol Boat in Naval Incident
A naval patrol boat incident near Wallington leads to the death of a seaman and injuries to others. Initial reports describe an explosion during patrol operations with the vessel damaged and crew responding to the emergency. Further details awaited from Navy officials.
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Flanders Drive
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Lynch
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Graves Eregistration
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Wit Moore
Pendleton Echlean
Evslena
Porthayd
Mortland
Mendleton
Pfuider
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Ghrinanes
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Iitation
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Wallington
Navy Department
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Wien
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