Germans Press On Along Somme and Russo Romanian Front
Berbi and advance from sea and land press at Kenali as Bulgarians hold strong positions near Monastir. In Dobrudja Mackensen defeats Russo Romanians taking 3000 prisoners as Petrograd reports heavy fighting with Austro Germans and Russians. Athens says French support to Serbians attacks the front near Cerna menaced Bulgarian lines as Allied advances north of the river push back French and Serbian counterattacks.
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Berbi
Kenali
Bombariod
Durnavatta
Touton
Harnopo
Athens
Monantir
Avross Cerna
Kenall
Monastir
Secret birth control clinics planned by Sanger
New York date October 21. Margaret Sanger, birth control advocate, claims secret clinics will be opened across the country and in major cities within a year. She argues public officials should accept birth control and predicts a future where families limit children to avert poverty and social ills.
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New York
Margaret Sanger
Tan
Ranger Auld
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Et Paul
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Denver
Soula
Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Dingo
Portland
Seattle
Spokane
Butte
Avorage
Detroit Episcopal House Confirms Meeting for 1919
The Episcopal house of deputies confirmed Detroit as the site for the Episcopal conference in 1919. The action follows the 1915 meeting and identifies Detroit as the host city for the global event.
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Detroit
Episcopal
Louth
Episcopal House of Depinties
House of Bishops
British Gain at Bapaume in Somme Front Action
French forces repelled repeated German counterblows north of the Somme while Hampered German efforts to glean movements behind the line. French airmen defeated German aircraft. Germans suffered from Allied air superiority and fuel shortages. In London Haig reported progress south of Dewarlencourt near Ancre with intermittent fighting and British raids on trenches at Neeve Chappelle.
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Scoum
Simms
Paris
London
Haig
Dewarlencourt
Ancre
Netve Chappelle
Chile Unable to Export Any Grain Yet
Thomas J. Brown of San Afro representing a Liverpool grain firm says Chile cannot export grain this season. No vessels will ship to Chile due to east coast currsetw and war demands for metals and nitrates. About 100000 tons pile up as farmers seed and plan to harvest in January, with wheat not Chile’s chief product.
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Thomas
J. Brown
San Afro
Liverpool
Brown le
Pendleton
Mr. Brown
American Dies as Cunard Liner Alunia Sinks
The American horse dealer E R Sloane is believed dead after the Cunard liner Alunia struck a mine in the English Channel. Chum Brodie of Washington reported Brown frantically searched for a life preserver as the last lifeboat departed.
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E. R. Sloane
Wan
London
E.R. Sloane
Bluestem Wheat Sells at $1.50 Per Bushel in Oregon
Portland reports a sale of bluestem wheat at 1.50 per bushel with tidewater delivery from eastern Oregon. Miller groups consider adding 1.50 per ton to the price of rolled oats. Hay and brain are also noted in the report.
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Portland
Tidewater Delivery
Oregon
Alia Ip
Steamer Gadsby Grounded Near Duxbury Reef
The steamer Daley Gatebey is grounded near Duxbury Reef, described as the grave yard of the Pacific. A storm begins as Parle rows ashore to report the vessel resting, expected to float off at high tide. Built in Hoquiam, Washington in 1911, she weighs about eight hundred tons with Captain Smith and crew aboard.
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Ban Francisco
Dusabury
Pacific
Hoquiam
Washington
Smith
Storm on Great Lakes claims six lives near Bar Point
A fifty mile gale on the Great Lakes sank a barge off Bar Point. Six crewmen died, one sailor was rescued from the rigging. Wireless reports confirm the wreck and that all lake shipping monitored the incident.
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Detroit
Get
Bar Point
Hughes Finishes Campaign Plans Across States
Republican Chairman Willcox announced Hughes is set for a final campaign tour with speeches in New York cities including Brooklyn and Albany, then Ohio and Indiana, before a closing Madison Square Garden appearance on November 4.
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New York
Get
Willcox
Hughes
Brooklyn
Hartford
Providence
Boston
Thea
Auburn
Geneva
Rochester
Ohio
Indiana
Troy
Albany
Bohnectady
Huson Valley
Madison
Henry of Prussia Named Grand Admiral of German Navy
Amsterdam dispatch reports Prince Henry of Prussia appointed Grand Admiral of the German navy. Henry had visited the United States years ago and holds Harvard honorary degree.
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Prince
United States
Harvard
Amsterdam
Qot
A_ Bertin Gspatch
Kaleer
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Henry
Damage Case Before the Jury Tonight
The damage suit by Mr. Bledsoe against the O W R N Co over John Milton Morgan’s death goes to the jury this afternoon. Key testimony centers on witnesses claiming Morgan was kicked from the train. one witness admitted false naming and a reform school escape. McMahan testified he tried to pull Morgan clear but fell and was knocked by the wheels. sides clash over timing and location of the fatal incident. Arthur Clark led for the plaintiff with Riley as company counsel. Carter and Steiner are set to follow.
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Mr. Bledsoe
John Milton Morgan
At & O'Clock
Morgan
James McMahan
Wis
St Anthony Idaho
Sam Davie
Herbert McGer
McMahon
Alee
Morean
Arthur Clark
Riley
C. NH. Carter
Frederick Steiner
Chamberlain Tour Dates Set for Umatilla County
Senator Chamberlain's itinerary for Umatilla county was released by J. W. Maroney Wilson chairman. Speaking dates include Pendleton on Saturday at an Oregon theater. Adama October 24 at 1 pm. Athena October 36 at 10 30 am. Weaton October 90 at 1 50 pm. Freewater October 4 at 4 pm. Milton October 20 at 7 30 pm. The Pendleton meeting will coincide with Wilton Day.
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Chamberlain
Umatilla County
J. W. Maroney
Wilson
Pendleton
Wetls
Oregon
P. m. Adama
Athena
Weaton
Freewater
Milton
Wilton
Athens in Control as Admiral Defournot Takes Command
London Oct 21 Vice Admiral Defournot commanding the allied fleet in Greek waters has assumed complete control of the Athens situation. He ordered police measures to curb rioting and the French commanders approved the orders. Defournot became chief police inspector and the Athens dispatch says the city’s mood calmed, with talks between Greece and the allies tentative.
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London
Defournot
Athens
Pefournet
Chronicle
Greve
Wheat Prices Report From Portland and Liverpool Market
Liverpool markets show No. 2 hard winter wheat at 145 9d and No. 1 Northern Duluth at 156 6d. Portland quotes list Club at 1.94 and bluestem at 1.46, with Dec May futures and Western exchange values noted.
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Portland
Ore
Liverpool
Northern
Duluth
Manitoba
Pendleton Sails Into Walla Walla Harvest Festival Day
Pendleton joins Walla Walla Harvest Festival as Pendleton Day opens with a 9 20 special train for the final harvest events. Almost as many travelers arrive by auto for Mardi Gras, the festival’s main feature, with a 12 30 departure for home.
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Pendleton
Walla Walla
Germany vows to fight to finish on western front
Amsterdam Oct 1 report from the western front troops paying tribute to German dead quotes Kaiser: Those who survive will fight until none dare again attack the honor and liberty of the German people. The dispatch emphasizes resolve and nationwide unity amid heavy losses.
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Kaiser
Germany
Amsterdam
Western Front
Delegates praise Pendleton and Normal as convention ends
Delegates to the W K T U convention praised Pendleton and its citizenship and pledged support for the eastern Oregon normal school bill.Mrs Lee Davenport of Portland lauded Pendleton’s moral atmosphere and clean citizenship. Mrs Adah Tarah urged Pendleton as a fit site for the teaching college and pledged active work back home. The group unanimously approved the motion. A street meeting and evening sessions featured talks by local leaders and readings. The 1917 convention will likely be in Medford or Albany, with executive board to decide.
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Pendleton
Oregon
Lee Davenport
Portland
State Publicity Department
Adah Sigece Tarah
Mra Devenport
Pendletonia
Iegon Normal School
Hell
Main
Alta Streets
Mattie M. Steeth
Medford
Albany
M. I. T. Hidden
Ebe Andrews
Christianneh
Mike Alberta McMonles
Esther South
Olea Norgran
Roosevelt's border plan sparks wild crowd at Prescott
Prescott crowds hear Theodore Roosevelt demand a hard border campaign with 150000 troops. He mocks Wilson and praises rough riders, says Pershing should strike towns and treat opponents as enemies. The former president tours western towns and roadhouse events, promising to subdue bandits in ninety days if backed by leaders like Bucky ONeill.
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Tal
Prescott
Col. Roosvelt
Willistay
Wilson
Pershing
Bonardor
Bucky O'Neill
Eros
White Howe
Western Plains
T. R
Roosevelt
Hovenvelt
Luby
California
Japan
Laontseville
Belo
SM. Velted
Harrah
Roesevelt
Hughes
Phoenix
Albuquerque
wiMERS Addresses Two Thousand Men From New York
wiMERS issues a public appeal citing two thousand men from New York New Jersey and Indiana to report for service. The notice emphasizes mobilization timelines and eligibility criteria for recruitment and duty assignments.
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New York
New Jersey
Indiana
Farmers Seek Justice as Wilson Criticizes Republicans
President Wilson addressed about two thousand farmers from Connecticut New York Indiana and New Jersey at Shadow Lawn on October 21 urging justice for farmers. He charged Republicans failed to aid farmers and said the federal reserve act gives them standing in banks they have long demanded.
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Shadow Lawn
Wilson
Connecticut
New York
Indiana
New Jersey
Arredondo Named Secretary of Government in Carranza Cabinet
Mexico City reports Bileso Arrendondo, the Mexican ambassador, has been appointed secretary of government in Carranza's cabinet. Luis Cabrera succeeds him, with Cabrera taking over in Washington. General Pablo Gonzalez to replace Cabrera as Mexico’s peace envoy.
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Mexico City
Bileso Arrendondo
Carransa
Luis Cabrera
Weington
Cabrera
Pablo Gonzales
Cubrerh
Tex Tangley Sets Boating Booze Record at 64
Pueblo, Colo. Oct 21 A man named Tex Tangley aged 64 was found in a deserted barn by police after reportedly drinking twelve quarts of whiskey in three days. He was sentenced to the hospital by Judge Crodusmen of the municipal court.
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Pueblo
Colo
Tex Tangley
Crodusmen
Villa The Victor In ChiruaHua Contest
El Paso dispatch reports Villa's chief lieutenant Martin Lopes accused of lying at an incidentful scene. Fleeing traders claim Villa is serious about the matter as food sellers were involved.
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EL Paso
Martin Lopes
Villa
Na Uves
300 Electoral Votes Assured for Hughes
Charles W Farnham of the Hughes campaign released a nationwide observation claim claiming 390 electoral votes with an additional fifty probable and 56 more promised in a late-night statement. States listed include Ohio New York Wisconsin and Indiana. McCormick Democratic chairman declared the president was elected.
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New York
Charles E Hughes
Charles W. Farnham
Farnham
Ohio
Tutinet
Wanne McCormick
le Te
Steamer Seward Aboard Haiti Coast in Distress
The Navy Department announced Admiral Wood in command to aid the steamer Kewani near Ospe Prairie, with Pryde Gun Hess Prairie assisting at full speed as naval vessels moved to the scene in response to the distress.
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Washington
Navy Department
Pood
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