Heads of Shipping Board and Emergency Fleet in Dispute
Washington Oct 26 Admiral Capra head of the Emergency Fleet and successor of Gotham is said likely to resign or be forced out. Hurley chairman of the Shipping Board and Capra are not in full harmony over shipbuilding methods. Capra health to rest due to overwork. Shortages of steel and delays hinder war work. An amendment to create one board for both the Emergency Fleet and Shipping Board is likely. Hurley favors conscripting labor. 300,000 to 500,000 workers needed.
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Washington
Cappa
Emforcency Corporation
Succesor
Gotham
Hurley
United States Shipping Board
Capps
Cappen
Capra
Emergency Fleet Corporation
County Now Tries for Maximum Quota in Liberty Loan
Pendleton and Umatilla county have passed their minimum quotas and are urged to reach the maximum. Oregon’s overall quota is 18 million with a 26.1 million maximum. Umatilla aims 1.1 million minimum to 1 million maximum, Pendleton 750000 minimum to 1.25 million maximum. Local chair Thompson appeals to banks as the final day nears. Pendleton nears 900000 with many small subscriptions flowing in.
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Pendleton
Umaula Couity
Liberty Loan
Oregon
Mink Thun
Umatilla County
W. Th ‘Thompson
Pendieton
Milton
Milton Olne
Walls Walla
Milton Dents
Echo
Stde
Keho
Rail crash near Macon injures crew. fireman killed
October 16 reports a southbound Royal Pain wipeout of the Kanene City special near Macon. Fireman WHS Matthews was killed, engineer TH K Burcau injured, motorman St Keres and others seriously hurt. Rescue work followed as trains collided, authorities investigate.
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Georgia
Crasti
Macon
Alde
Kanene City
Here
Whs Matthews
TH. K. Burcau Rynge
Motpitent St Keres
Fire in a Store Sets Ceiling and Joists Anew
A curious blaze in a drawing goods store started when an electric iron left on a table ignited. The iron burned through the table and flooring, causing a joist to detach and hang from the ceiling. Fire inspectors found no further damage and no ignition of the building, with only structural reinforcement needed.
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Fleetric Nm
Berns
Theoweh
Fideri
Diss Ton
Eastead
Bean in Man's Ear Removed After 41 Years
A man recalls hearing loss from a bean in his ear that was forgotten for decades. Dr T M Henderson found wax blocked the canal, removed it and the black bean, which split in wax as it came free. Hearing was restored and the doctor kept no charge, keeping the unusual relic.
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T. M. Henderson
Henderson
Germany Defiant of Allied Air Attack Claims
Berlin reports the Allies cannot defeat Germany by bombing unfortified German cities. A high official says German air defense has solved material shortages with substitutes. He notes German cities including London face potential retaliation as public resolve strengthens.
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Berlin
Germany
Entente
Rieh Offichile
London
Lieyd George
Karlerihe
Frankfort
Vaden
Frinkweg
Tublamen
Marshall Spell Recommended for 1st Lieutenant
Marshall Spell is recommended for promotion to first lieutenant at Camp Green. The list includes Jenanta Morold Ebri a Marshall HH Spell and Alfred J. O'Brien promoted alongside sergeant majors and other officers to second lieutenants, with various assignments noted amid camp vacancies and troop reorganization.
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Camp Green
Charlotte
Jenanta Morold Ebria
Marshall HH. Spell
Alfred J. O'Brien
Jim Heintohants
Whpf
Hesstan
Impending Resignation Shakes Italian Cabinet
A semi official newspaper reports Italy's cabinet faces an imminent resignation as the chamber of deputies votes on confidence. The move follows internal strain and signals potential government upheaval amid political realignment.
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Hocinoth
Chamber of Deputies
Federal regulations not to alter coal prices here
A dispatch reports federal rules will not materially affect local coal prices. Details show the cartel and dealers seeking higher margins, with retail coal now priced around 10 per cent above mine cost in Pendleton. The measure, still under review, could allow an extra delivery surcharge, potentially raising the price to about 10.92 per ton. Continued on page 2.
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Pendleton
U. & Tietrieo Atarney
Mer
Fred Flolmex
Greton
iWuairem
Thia
Tieal Deatore
Hermiston Dairy Hog Show Seeks Local Delegation
Hermiston diary hog show officials report strong turnout plans and local delegation interest. The event will feature exhibits tied to dairy and hog industries and coordinated by agricultural groups and the nearby agricultural college.
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Hermiston
German Agents Said to Be Working in Vancouver Army Post
A distressed Vancouver dispatch reports German agents active at the Vancouver Army Post. It notes several army miles watched, some killed, and concerns about contamination of drinking water. The text mentions a fever outbreak, hospital involvement, and disputed claims about a spy transfer and the plot’s controls.
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Vancouver
Wash
Jenene
Clady
Portland
Unclear historical note from damaged Petrogard text
Fragmentary OCR reads like war time dispatches with garbled place names and sentences. It mentions Petrograd and German evacuations but lacks coherent events or dates. The readable parts offer no clear outcome, speaker, or concrete actions to summarize.
Elks Roll Call Becomes Patriotic Lodge Night
Last night at the Fike lodge the Elks held a patriotic roll call with a service flag showing 14 members serving in the armed forces. Capt. Charles Winket and Capt. Lee Caldwell lead the group, with several lieutenants and privates named from Camp Lewis and local crews. ceremony included remarks by Rev J B Sayer and a record attendance capped by a Thanksgiving observance.
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Fike
Ing
Uncle Sam
Roy W. Fitner
Roy Raley
Capain
Charles C. Winket
Camp Lewis
Lee Caldwell
Marshall Spell
Wille Sreding
Jas H. Pturgis
Jan R. Bowler
Fred A. Lienallen
Harold G. Blakely
W. O. Rayer
Roy Alexander
Grover
Floyd
Cams Lewle
Raymund J. Vose
Ralph 3Vis
Arthur FitzGerald
Nlisten
Shyaiin Dimtlits
Prederick Stelner
Mm Alexander
J. B. Sayer
Noere
Captatn Viner
Powler
Jomen H. Bates Yan
Chiownek
Tter
Fane
Battle of AISNE Seen As Germany's Great Defeat This Year
French forces drive a major breakthrough on the Aisne front with German lines collapsing after heavy fighting. French gains extend about a mile with positions three and a half miles deep, giving France control of the Alberte sector while Germany retreats to reorganize. Strong French advance threatens northern Hiends Chemin lines as the battle concludes.
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Gor
Germany
Ukeberth Cron
Alberte Walle
Craore
Greece
Walle
T Pm
Italians Pressed as Flanders Offensive Advances
London dispatch reports French and British forces gaining ground in Flanders with the capture of Paschendaele positions. British cavalry active as rain falls, while Austro German forces push toward Bainosizza Plateau and Mount Maggiore. Italy withdraws to Mount Maggiore amid Italian cabinet tensions and high prisoner totals.
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Mount Maggrove
Rome
Bainsizza
Mount Maggiore
Auzza
London
Kaiser
State bond sale total tops nineteen million
Portland reports Liberty Bond total at noon of 19 181 45 dollars far surpassing Oregon's minimum quota while over 16 600 000 remains to reach the maximum in 24 hours. Portland with over eleven million subscribes nearly two thirds of the state total while Pendleton and Umatilla show strong results. Lake County leads outside Portland with 2 percent, Clackamas county rises, and towns like Bridal Veil Seaside Wheeler Westfall Echo and Lafayette confirm their maximums as Marshfield begins to advance.
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Portland
Oregon
Lee
Pendleton
Umatilla
Lake Gonunty
Marshfield
Pell
Seaside
Wheeler
Westfall
Echo
Lafayette
Death by Own Action Theory Refuted by Doctors
Officials at Vancouver barracks probed the death of Lieutenant Malcomb McCoy found Saturday. Doctors ruled out suicide, stating the marked wounds and position of the body do not support self inflicted harm. Army authorities promised a military investigation into the circumstances surrounding the officer’s death.
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Sparta
Wic
Malcomb McCoy
Vancouver Barracks
Four Suspension Of Coal Shipments Ordered
In Washington on October 26 a priority directive ordered four coal shipments suspended for 24 hours at the request of officials to ease a domestic shortage. The action targets Northwest supply and aims to reduce disruption during the call for action.
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Siipments
Washington
Priacity
Telephone controversy to reach settlement tomorrow in San Francisco
San Francisco October 14 The electrical workers union and the Macifie Telephone and Telegraphic company must settle their dispute by tomorrow union officials will telegraph strike notices to all Gamet locals and urge a quick resolution.
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San Francisco
Tolliens
Electrical Worker Union
Macifie Telephone and Telegraphic Company
Neen Lomorrow
RAF Raid Mileage Record No Hitches Reported
London dispatch says over 1000 miles were covered on the raid with no hitch. Fourteen Caproni bombers started near Milan, flew to the Adriatic coast, then to Duka, Montenegro, and home. The squadron performed in formation with no mechanical failures or delays.
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London
Maethye
Daily Mail
Mattare Orkan
Tomther
Milan
Ap- Deninos
Adriatic
Law Miller
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Liberty
Hue
Marshall
Italy
Spartanburg
Wade
Wadewaorth
Spareantorg
S.C
Nerlculural College
Oder
Jonee
Prirther
Rond Tasikh Invalid
Salem
ELKS
I. W. Ritner
Aisne
Flanders
Haig
British Poldhoex Chateau
Cheluvelt Paschendaele
McCoy
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