Teuton Sweep and Rail Junction Seizure Report
Military dispatches describe Mackensen’s forces capturing Rasova and the Medjidin railway junction near Cernavoda. Allied units report heavy losses as German, Bulgarian, and Turkish cavalry advance toward Constanza and Caramurat, with Romanian and Russian reinforcements and ongoing actions around Orsova. Continual riverfront activity and trench gains surface from Paris and London briefings amid flooding interruptions on other fronts.
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Berlin
Vie Sayville
Mackensen
Rasova
Cernavoda
Meddidia
Caramurat
Constanza
Young Athena Girl Dies Sudden Ly at 17
Mim Dolly White, 17, a student at Athena High School and basketball team member, died suddenly at 6 this morning after a brief illness. She survived by her mother Mrs F M White, two brothers, and a sister in Durkee. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Atussen
Aince
Mim
Dolly White
Athena High School
Giges
Miss White
Milton
Walla Walla
Sophomira
Mia. F. M. White
Athena and & Sister
Durkee
News Summary of scattered events and incidents
An all night search ends with highwaymen active after a restless period. A local event features Pak Meebernee performing dances at the gym. An Athens girl experiences a sudden illness while officials address a general situation. Residents in Chihuahua report continued vigilance as authorities sweep the area. A theft valued at $100,000 is reported from a northern home.
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Epeak Benatoriore
Bere Priday
Wiles
Bee Oye
Pak
Mian Is Beaten and Robbed in Local Depot Yards Last Night
Sheriff T D Taylor arrested two young men after a late-night assault on Joe Miller in the local depot yards. The suspects George Went and John Byrne admitted guilt. Miller, robbed of about 243, was attacked from behind as he left the depot cab.
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Mian
Logal
T. D. Taylor
George Went
John Byrne
Joe Miller
Theoiif Texler
Coo Tunnel
Echo Ay Rieth
Echo
Yoakum
Barnhart
Pendleton
Miller
Saya Hlauseailants
C. Pp. Miller
Heir to England’s Throne Seen In Small Town Field
The Prince of Wales, eldest son of King George, is pictured in a rural town where an English officer guides him. He has been attached to British headquarters and has rendered valuable service during this period.
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Prince of Wales
Elivat
George of
England
Famme
England Takes Portland Flour Trade Surge
Portland, Oct 24. It is learned Britain has bought two shiploads of flour here in recent days, paying $7.80 a barrel over the market. A Chicago firm has bought nearly a million barrels of portwestern wheat at $1.55 per blue. The demand is increasing.
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Portland
Britain
Chicago
Portland prices stay high in mutating wheat market
In Chicago and Portland reports, December wheat rose to four and one eighth cents, closing near one seventy nine and one eighth. May opened down but finished around one seventy eight and one eighth. Early Argentine crop damage rumors faded as the market spiked late.
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Chicago
Wilson Narrowly Leads In Local Straw Vote
A straw vote at the George and Miller Co. store shows Wilson 95, Hughes 94, and Benson 4 for U.S. president. The two precincts have traditionally leaned Republican, making the result a notable Wilson victory for the area.
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Echo
Ore
George & Miller Co
United States
Wilson
Hughes
Benson
Alway
Adamson Law Causes Rifts Over Wage Bill
Republican Chairman Willcox issued a statement to Washington reporters asserting the Wilson Adamson wage bill harms President Wilson and benefits railway bosses. He argued the Adamson law subjects railroad workers to injunctions and severe penalties for interference in interstate traffic, calling it a “gold brick” and noting remarks by Union Pacific and Erie leaders.
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Washington
Willcox
Wilson
Lavett
Union Pacific
The
Erie
Witcon
Gum Riclon
Dances to Be Held in Pendleton High Gymnasium
Pendleton High School dances will move to the school gym for future events with supervision from patrons. A plan to use the high school as a civic center was discussed, and Supt. Park was authorized to form a forum and organize gatherings. Mrs Meftue, Mrs King, and Mrs Hampton elected vice presidents of the high school association.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Bove and Girls’ Forum
Domesic Science Department
Supt. Park
Mra
K. G. Meftue
North Side
Ff EB. King
Hawthorne
Mra T
Hampton
Washington
Pendleton
J. B. Snyder
Judge T H Brents of Walla Walla Dies at 77
Judge Thomas Hurley Brents, a long time lawyer and former congressman, died in Walla Walla at 12 30 yesterday morning aged seventy seven. He was born in Florence Illinois in 1940 and moved with his parents to Oregon as a child. Funeral services will be held this afternoon.
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Walla Walla
Thomas Hurley Brenta
Brents
Wear
Northwern
Florence
Oregon
Willamette Valley
Raptlat College
Oregon City
Portland Academy
McMinnville Academy
Burglar Steals 100000 In Silver And Jewels From Griewold
Frank Gray Griewold, a prominent Wall Street broker, reports a Long Island burglary that netted 100000 dollars in silver and jewelry. The thieves chloroformed the entire family, used an auto, and left footprints and tire marks around the home as they selected gems and ransacked jewel boxes.
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New York
Frank Gray Griewold
Wall Street
Long Island
Griswold
British Consolidate 1000 Yards of Trenches
British forces consolidated about 1000 yards of trenches east of Guede court amid intermittent shelling. Reports claim 1200 British casualties in taking a Schwaben redoubt, while German prisoners taken numbered around 1600. The Paris desk notes inactivity and unclear extra details in the Stvnast wood area.
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London
Guedecourt
Daly
Behwaben
Paris
Stvnast Wood
Gerard Confers With President Over German Situation
Ambassador Gerard lunched with President Wilson at Long Branch and spent the afternoon discussing all phases of the German situation including submarining. He said he bore no official German communication but expects to discuss peace prospects. He will remain until after the election and is not participating in the campaign. Wilson makes five minute stops in Philadelphia and Baltimore en route to Cincinnati with stops in Ohio and a speaking engagement Thursday night.
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Long Branch
Ambansador
Gerard
Wilson
Berlin
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Ohio
Asbestos Bedding for Rent Emanates from Evening Request
A terse note requests asbestos bedding for the rent, adding that the tenant must have a final cigarette after retiring for the night. The line hints at a quiet, domestic scene with a unique safety concern implied by asbestos bedding.
Villa encamped near Namquipa and Carranza forces under siege
Refugees from Chihuahua City report Villa camped at the Hearst ranch near Namquipa with 600 beeves killed. The American Fifth Cavalry is 25 miles away and Trevino plans to evacuate Chihuahua City amid reports of Carranza and Robles rebel movements marching toward Mexico City.
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Simation
Keriomsa
Vila
Hanch
Juarez
Ont
Chihuahos
Villetes
Carranzestas
Prospo
Trevino
Carranvite
Ville
Chihuahua
Villa
Carransvistas
Hearst Ranch
Namiquipa
Fifth Cavary
Emiliano Cantu
Jose Robles
Robles
Mexico City
Carranza
Puebla State
State Department
Oaxeca
Dias
Ding
Eonora
Chihuahuoa
Gore to Speak Here for Wilson Friday Afternoon
Sen Thomas P Gore, blind Oklahoma orator, to address Pendleton supporters for Woodrow Wilson Friday at 3 PM. Arrives on No 17, then to Walla Walla, plans on speaking from City Hall steps if weather allows, else in a hall. Next comes Oregon Sen George Chamberlain Saturday with Wilson Day events statewide and a foot parade led by FE Murphy. Chamberlain’s circuit includes Athena, Weston, Freewater, Milton, and Pendleton before traveling to La Grande.
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Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Senate
Pendleton
Woodrow Wilson
J. W. Maloney
Democratic Central
Gore
No. 17
Walla Walls
Apeak
Senator Chamberlain
Oregon
Wowlrow Wilken League
FE. J. Murphy
Chamberisin Wll
Adame
Athena
Weeton
Freewater
Milton
Mig
Tom
la Grande
Hughes Election Sparks Call for Major Railroad Strike
New York October 1 Frederick A Burgues, assistant crowd chief of the Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers, says Hughes election and repeal of the eight hour law will trigger a nationwide railroad strike. He asserts rail lines will shut down as crews refuse to work longer than eight hours, paralyzing transportation nationwide.
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Hughes
New York
Charles Evans Hughes
United States
Maney
Frederick A. Burgem
Brotherhood of Mailroad Engineers
Herald Square
Borgues
Trewidente
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Teuton
Medjidia
Petrograd
War Office
Mackenson
Medjidin
Orsova
Bucharem
Constantin
Cxar Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Paria
Monastir
Atruma
Lake Iwiran
Nakukova
Alwaya
Army War College
Oregonian
Onn
High
Lowloss
Mich Glory
H. S
T. H. Brents
Wea
Qumed
Jihuahua
Hurgitrs
B. Griewold
Schwaben
el Paso
FL Paso
Chihuahua City
Ura Tla County
George E. Chamberlain
Pendleton Sammlay
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