Bolshevist Revolt in Germany Threatens If Peace Delays
London dispatches from October 17 warn that a Bolshevist revolution could erupt in Germany if peace is not secured immediately. Regular Socialists fear chaos and have drawn up plans to test the Kaiser abdication and secure a government to prevent upheaval amid rising Bolshevik sentiment among industrial classes.
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Germany
Kaiser
London
Ixpres
News and Chronicle
Anetentoam
Amenteriam
Sockholm
Geneve
Soatirely
Fragmentary War Update from Washington Cable
Unclear OCR text reports a wartime statement from Janning urging renewed pressure on retreating forces. Mentions Germany and Israel, with garbled phrases about keeping up and increasing pressure to win. Content is fragmentary and lacks verifiable details or context.
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Washington
Janning
Germany
Revolution Against Young Turks in Constantinople Reported
Geneva dispatch dated October 17 reports a revolution breaking out in Constantinople with Turks involved and mentions German support thwarting the Young Turks, as described by the Tribune.
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Constantinople
Geneva
Tribune
County quota shortfall sparks local drive to meet goal
Milting voting committees report the town will exceed the target on schedule. The Perth Liberty Lawn gail describes a shortfall with only 879,000 of the quota raised locally. Bankers Fite Bovey and Hermiston disagree with central plan, delaying progress toward the Merimision quota.
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Roland
Dincrilla
Women urged to help fill loan quota in county
Telegraphed from Portland Oct 18 1998 shows Mrs W D McNary head of Woman’s Division Patriotic Service League urges Portland and Oregon women to intensify efforts for the Fourth Liberty loan. McNary notes many women have already bought bonds and calls for committees to raise national subscription, urging county residents to act to meet quotas.
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Patriotie Service League
Telegran
Barah HW Evans
Portland
Mere
W. D. McNary
Wonen
Divievion
McNary
Comiel
Uiatilia
Quetta
Wombha ‘Hvisinn Patriotic Service League
Peondietan
Ore
McAdoo
United States
Atv
Arah H, Evans
H C Gulliford Hurt In Auto Accident
Pendleton man H C Gulliford suffered a broken hip after a car crash on the road from Granite to Olive Lake in Grant County. He was riding with a friend from Pendleton, who drove. the car left the road, tipped, and burned after catching fire. Gulliford was pinned under the vehicle, while the other occupant escaped. Relatives in Pendleton could not confirm details of the crash or confirm his exact identity.
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Gilliford
Pendleton
Talnait
Granite
Olive Lake
Grant County
Tuewlay
Menteten
Chitr Hulliford
Neon
Gulliford
Publication of Pacific Coast ship movements eased
Washington October 17 Secretary Duniela lifts the ban on publishing ship movements along the Pacific coast. The order allows reporting of naval and military movements while prohibiting details that could aid wrongdoing or undermine port security.
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Washington
Duniela
Unabated War Drive Aims to Make Peace Imperative
The document urges absolute necessity for a relentless war effort to compel peace. It calls on Interior officials and state leaders to mobilize support, expand diplomacy, and strengthen governance. It references President authority and federal employment roles in coordinating war activities and public persuasion.
Front to the German line breaks as Belgian and British forces advance
Paris reports Allied breakthrough in Belgium with dense cavalry moving nine miles through a gap in German defenses. British and Belgian forces attack Ostend and Lille seized, with heavy fighting and German retreat ongoing. Reports mention Courtrai occupation and continued bombardment as Allied coordination advances on multiple fronts amid storm and challenging conditions.
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Paris
Theerman
Belgium
Allies Plan Push to Force Hindenburg Withdrawal
United Press report from New York on October 17 describes the Drieth Offensive between Le Citean and Mehainie near the Hirson railway, aiming to sever German retreat links between Belgium and Western France and compel Hindenburg to retire via Belgium. General Foch coordinates two armées to trap the Hirson fortress, key to the Ardennes region.
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Hy J. W. T Magon
United Presse
Hirson
Ardennes Mansif
Belgium
Frince
Champosne
Hindenburg
Fortune awaits missing couple in Eugene note
A letter received by attorney J. M. Travik from the Minneapolis tax bureau asks for information about George W. Kineehl and his wife Lydia. The agency notes it would be valuable if the couple is alive or their heirs are located. this missive arrives amid a search tied to a fortune.
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Eugene
J. M. Travik
Minneap Olle Tax Bureau
George W. Kineehl
Lydia
Berlin Denies Abdication of Kaiser Move Expected Soon
Amsterdam dispatch reports Berlin official denial of Kaiser abdication rumors as Allied and German authorities monitor signs of political shifts. Washington cautions rumors swirl amid hopes a new wave of peace moves may prompt concessions by liberal and conservative elements within the German government.
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Berlin
Kaiser
Twelfth District Seeks $100 Million Liberty Loan Quota
San Francisco sources report the Twelfth District must subscribe over 100 million dollars to reach the Liberty Loan quota within three days. Officials urge rapid participation from all banks and citizens as the drive continues.
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San Francisco
War Works Campaign Opens in County November 11
The Patriotic Service League plans the United War Work Campaign launch starting November 11 with preliminary organization by B. H. Cheerman, secretary, and county district quotas set as supplies are shipped.
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Bt. H. Cheermar
Patriotic Service League
United War Works Campaign
Round-Up fame spreads among Canadian Army
Fenilleton's Round-Up gains fame in the Canadian Army as A. W. Hildebrand, lance corporal, writes of the event to G. A Hartman. The letter notes Phillips and Wells from Bloomington are eager to hear about the Round-Up and mentions a ten rine note worth $3 sent through Hildebrand for Phillips' mother.
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Fenilleton
A. W. Hildebrand
Eneloters
Coldlore
Ned Phillips
Theother
Mes. Wells
Bloomington
Aline
Philips
Hilkletraind
G. A Hartman
Tle
Mr. Hartman
Hildebrand
Second Engineers
Phillips
Fifth Liberty Loan Needed Says M'adoo
Washington reports Meldoa wing stating Americans are not prepared to subscribe to one aid and may need two more Liberty loans to meet greatly increasing financial needs in wartime.
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M’adoo
Washington
Meldoawing
Ostend Captured by British Naval Forces
London announced that Ostend has been occupied by British naval forces. Aviators reported the city cleared of the enemy this morning and Vice Admiral Keeyh, commanding the Channel Fleet, landed at the former submarine base at 12 50 this afternoon.
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London
Ostend
Royal Air Forces
Keeyh
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