German Propaganda Spending Fuels Neutral Opinion War
London reports that Germany funds propaganda on an unprecedented scale to sway neutral countries. Germany bought newspapers and ran hundreds of agents to influence opinion. The German minister to Mexico allegedly subsidized a Mexican paper to feature the German communique, while omitting Allied reports. Prior to China’s entry, Germany spent about 7 million dollars aiming to sway views against Japan and the Allies.
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London
Germany
Goermay Han
Mexico
von Eckhardt
China
Japan
Alliens
Britain Doubts Teutons Pose in Crisis
London reports indicate British faith in Germany’s political crisis is minimal. Observers attribute the discord to a purely political squabble with little peace significance, noting radicals gaining strength as conservatives press for control after Merkel’s failure. The Kalter fears that rulers like von Buelow could still steer negotiations with Havland if needed.
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London
Germany
Bellor
le Dee
Contro
Michaelis
Vor Buelow
Zimmernan
Ruelow
Havland
Luncheon Held to Stimulate Buying Liberty Bonds
Plans to district Pendleton for a Liberty Bond drive were discussed at a Winchester luncheon at Hotel Pendleton hosted by Sean Cohen. A follow up meeting was set to finalize details. Speakers argued bonds function as true currency earning interest while cash loses value.
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Pendleton
Sean Cohen
Giant submarines rob food cargoes then sink ships
Paris reports that giant German submarines raid merchant convoys, seize food cargoes, then sink vessels. Amsterdam dispatch notes a Dutch political conference urging democracy and self rule with wartime cooperation, while Washington previews a meeting of major and small order houses with the Food Administration on cooperative marketing and conservation of food.
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Paris
Emimssy
Ordfit
Washington
Food Administration
Fondant
O A C and Idaho to clash at Round-Up Park tomorrow
The principal football teams O A C and University of Idaho meet in western Oregon’s first intercollegiate game at Round-Up Park. Game time 2 50. Admission 78 cents. special 30 cent student price before moon tomorrow. Tickets at Tallman’s Pendleton Drug Store Charles Co and West Cigar Store.
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Hig Gamer
University of Idaho
Oregon
Pitt
Adimbeion
Grand-Land
Ais
Tallman’s
Pendleton Drigg
Spokane
O. A. Ch
Selph
Johnson
Cole
Holmes
Terewekle
Walker
Mette
Mubberd
Hearton
Newman
Hay
Daxiell
Kinho
Treen
Mohlin
Gowen
Culls
Cronalin
Yom Jacksom
Hartwell
Barber
Perrine
Wpinsting
Dingle
Thomreon
Roberny
Evens
Kowdeon
Kagh
McCharee I Mareh
Wen Purchas
Allerin Cavender
Danese
Liberty Hall
Argentine traffic partially resumed after 24 day tie up
London dateline report states that government efforts broke a 24 day total traffic tie up. British machines returned after a naval operation. The admiralty reported that sorties and air support achieved satisfactory results in clearing the Veanseenaere seridrome.
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London
Admiralty
Ambiguous Text On Food Administration Actions In October
Poor OCR yields fragmented report mentioning food administration and market actions. It references Washington and dates in October and notes concerns over Hawaiian aid and western boot crop impacts, with unclear names and specifics.
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Washington
Castor
Pendleton Leads Her Glass In Loan Subscriptions
Pendleton tops the honor roll for loan subscriptions with a Liberty Lawn Quota over 50 thousand. The list shows towns and their quotas, amounts subscribed, and percentages, including North Bend, Helix, Myrtle Creek, and Maupin. The report, read by Chapman of Portland, highlights the community effort across districts.
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Pendleton
Pendleton Teale
Denrare
Cunpraien
North Bend
Tr Maupin
Wallace
Myrtle Creek
Nationwide coal famine looms as shortages bite
New York dispatch reports a nationwide fuel crisis with only immediate action likely to avert a broader coal shortage. Hospitals in Chicago regulate coal use while factories face handicaps. Detroit and St Louis report severe scarcities and rising prices, with extensive layoffs and general hardship across states.
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New York
United Proay
Enay
Chicagco
Loula
Detroit
Noah
Berri
America Speaks Poem Asks Liberty From War
A fragmented poem-like passage invokes liberty and national sacrifice. It pleads for freedom and unity while referencing memories of a fallen world, urging readers to remember Belaiin and Prance as forebears of liberty. The verse calls Americans to honor their heritage and meet the foe with resolve.
Russians Forced From Revel Moscow May Be Made Capital
Russian forces evacuate Revel naval base as German operations threaten Petrograd and Finland Gulf. Reports say two German torpedo boats were sunk. Revel's naval significance and fortifications near Petrograd underscore Berlin odds against Russia in the Baltic theater.
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Reval
Moscow
Prerograd
Revel
Fewspaper Noyce Vremys
Finland Gulf
Petrograd
Russia
Ming Fielde
Eatoy
Tevel
Viborg
Constradt
Helsingers Lokewise
Rusa
ePtroggrad
Germin
Transport sunk. unknown casualties reported in voyage
Washington reports an American transport sunk with uncertain total deaths. About 60 of its 170 crew members are said to be lost, while the remainder survive or are unaccounted for. The incident reflects wartime dangers faced by sea crews.
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Washington
Plot to Poison Cattle Probe Details Unclear
Fragmentary text describes a probe into a cattle poisoning plot. Names and places are garbled, making it difficult to extract clear individuals, organizations, dates, or locations from the damaged source.
Flashes of turmoil in war and finance across world
Telephoned strikes in Seattle affect Monday work as unions demand action amid tense labor climate. Reports from Berlin and London describe German advances and artillery activity while Hoover era statements signal policy shifts in agriculture. In Washington, treasury data show a monumental loan commitment as global conflict and economic strain converge on markets.
Savings From Paper Route Invested In Liberty Bond
A student report notes a paper route earnings were used to buy a Liberty Bond valued at 50 dollars. Some peers also purchased bonds while faculty involvement is unclear.
Austrian Regiment Surrenders to Form Slavic Legion
Washington October 18 an entire Austrian regiment together with officers surrendered to the Recmtissant forces. The regiment, cammed of Ab hammedan Serbs, was reported to have surrendered voluntarily to enlist in the Jogo Slat Legion now being formed.
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Washington
Pendleton Women Launch Bond Drive In War Campaign
Pendleton ladies auxiliary of the Liberty Loan committee begins a drive to place a bond in every home. They will be joined by relatives of servicemen under slogans urging contribution. A library meeting is set for tomorrow at 2 PM and relatives of soldiers are asked to attend. Local banks offer installment plans for bonds as totals push past the half million mark with substantial individual subscriptions reported.
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Pendleton Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Liberty Loan Committer
Pendleton
Pendivten
Ustal
Amogntn
Firat Ne- Copal
Maloney
Guardian
Tank
Edey
Fired National
Einath
Pearman
Willan Ouput
Charlee
Cunningham
Tivewe
German Aerodrome Bombed Yesterday
Fragmentary report notes a German aerodrome bombed yesterday and partial resumption of traffic. Mentions railway effort and general strike disruption affecting services. Names and details are garbled in OCR, but the core is aerial attack and partial traffic return amid strike conditions.
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Bcencgs
Aires
Attier
Great Murder Near Discovery Remarks Detected
A narrative recounts a tense scene by the river where blood and scattered clues hint at a missing man. The witness describes visible blood, a fleeing figure, and tools along the water, with clothing fragments and a hat found nearby. The fragmentary account suggests a crime scene awaiting clearer evidence.
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Gaepa
Rome
Provisional Government Plans Move From Petrograd
Reports from Petrograd and Washington indicate the provisional government is considering relocating the capital from Petrograd to Moscow due to German advances. Dispatches note Kerensky facing strong Bolshevik opposition as fears of danger from the front grow.
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Petrograd
Trim
Moscow
Holsheviks
Kerensky
Fpetrograd
Washington
Opt
Mae
Cow
Enicuneeg
Rovel
Mithe
Umatilla County Second in State in Bond Purchases
A partial article notes Umatilla County led outside Portland in Cherry bond purchases and in the number of individual auditors, with Marion County slower. An all day Thursday Afternoon Club session met in the library club room to finish bathingrobe fittings for a Red Cross room project, followed by a luncheon. Several banter exchanges occurred during a business meeting.
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Umatilla County
Portland
Marion County
Clu
Mbrary
Unclear text about Presimons and Chicago incident
Fragmentary OCR text references Presimons not living through the day in Chicago. Mentions of weakened force, refusals to leave, and a lack of action follow. Details are garbled and names unclear.
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Chicago
Red Presimmons
Were
Minchumens
Fer
Ik Noer
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