German Offensive Grows Stronger Near Riga Front
PETROGRAD reports Russians plan to abandon Riga and the outer Baltic port as the German offensive gains strength on a 20 mile front. Riga, 350 miles from Petrograd, has been forecast for weeks. Moscow says royalist plots aim to aid a return to monarchy. Dvina crossing also reported near Mitau as Italians advance.
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Liberal German reforms sought by Allies at peace talks
Reported signals show German liberals pressing for autocracy ending and reforms ahead of Brest-Litovsk style settlement. U S envoys and allied diplomats weigh Wilson's vision to abolish autocratic rule while opposing postwar trade wars and shifting German power dynamics.
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Germany
Post Office Curbs Mail Delivery for Two Days
Glassy note describes postal delays and mail redirection due to service disruption. Officials report no mail for two days while customers face delays and changed postal routes. Names of residents or offices not clearly legible in the damaged OCR.
Luxury and Income Tax Nets Huge Sum
Washington reports liquor tobacco and other items yielded the United States 2000000 in the year ending June 20th with a rise of 3060000 over prior totals. The commission internal revenue notes this as the largest toll collected in bureau history. The figures show spikes in revenue and significant gains across several tax categories.
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Washington
United States
Tureau
Trainman Death in Butte Dynamite Plot Against Miners Fails
A failed dynamite attempt near Butte targets twenty sleeping miners at Mike Wickler's boarding house. Police investigate motives linked to scaring workers from Independent Mines. Separate incident reports flagman Fuller killed as a light engine rear-ends freight No. 255 at Duncan.
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Motal Trades Council
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Duncan
Special Train From St Paul to Round-Up Delayed Parade
Report describes a special train from St Paul to the Round-Up with Viking supporters expected. Officials promise a grand stand turnout and a coordinated event schedule though details are incomplete.
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Diane
St Paul
Wits
Dover Bombing Claims One Life and Four Injuries
A wartime report from London confirms German air raids on Dover resulted in one death and four injuries. The incident follows other bombings as raids intensify along the coast.
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London
Dover
Inst
Grain situation remains unsettled amid price talk
Farmers and brokers remain uncertain as officials weigh wheat prices. A government representative, Hovier, cites no firm payment date or fixed price beyond last year’s 2.46 dollar level, with new terms not yet announced. Local offices report conflicting signals from Portland and San Francisco amid ongoing Northwest procedure debates.
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MMH
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Duviig
Gollar
Morthind Teley
Hovigar
Parthwest
M. H. Hower
Freight train wreck Ends in Tragic Loss at Dynean
A derailed freight train smashed into a caboose on Weeathbound No. 206 near Dynean this morning, killing a wife and three children. Fire followed, engulfing the wreck and destroying nearby structures. Conductor MO Clow and Union officials opened inquiries as authorities seek to assign responsibility for the fatal mishap. The victims included a worker named Fuller and a boy who lived with his family. rescue teams and local mourners gathered at the scene as investigations proceed.
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Duncan
Jun Wren
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la Trane
U S Schooner Battles Diver Sailors Saved After Night Sinking
Washington dispatch reports an American schooner was attacked in stormy weather and torpedoed at sea during the night. The vessel sank but the crew were rescued and brought to safety as officials confirm the encounter with enemy forces.
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U. S
Lowden Seeks Enforcement Of Orders In Chicago
Gov Cravermor Lowden arrived in Chicago to ensure orders against further measures are enforced. He met with Attorney General Drundage and Adjutant General Dickson, overseeing four militia regiments mobilized last night. Serif Tracuer was ordered to prepare 25 defences if needed as tensions rise amid a socialist picnic planned at Riverview Park.
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Cravermor Lowden
Drundage
Dickson
Fmllitia
Lowe's Order
Serif Tracuer Wee
Weamer
Riverview Park
Official list of certified men received here
The official list of men certified for the county was received via telephone from La Grande. Names include Karl Dudley Athena and others, with exemptions noted for several. The telephonic list indicates certified men and details of exemptions and recipients.
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East Oregonian
la Grande
Karl Dudley Athena Farmer
Wf Matuerigie
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MeMentes
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Pepidiotan
Adami
Victor John Lew
Milton
Pendleton Troop Seeks Several Men for Service
Recruiters urge immediate enlistment for Pendleton troop. Authorities seek able men by Wednesday or sooner. Applicants must be prepared to meet requirements and report to local officers.
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Pendleton Troop
Fulton Secures Sixth Round Decision in Canton Fight
In Canton Ohio Brett Fulton won by decision in the sixth round over Cari Merri before a crowd of about 9,000. The bout featured rough exchanges and a dramatic finish as Fulton pulled ahead to claim victory.
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Cari Merri
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Mampin Willard Divitares
Jim Coffer
Miss Longmeier Wins First Prize at Round-Up Hat Contest
Gertrude Longmeier, Mie Alberty MeMonies, and Mike Habe Donamire won prizes in a Round-Up hat contest held Saturday afternoon. Longmeier wore a Round-Up style hat and received tickets to the show, Montes won a ticket, and Pilot Rock’s girl earned a ticket. Raley distributed the prizes near the American National Bank after tallying entries as spectators watched from trees and sidewalks.
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Mie Alberty MeMonies
Thin City
Mike Habe Donamire
Pilot Rock
Mi Longmneter
Mik Mfc Montes
Key Raley
Warwat
Mr. Raley
Billy Sunday Round-Up Invite Sends Regret
A note from Bertha Miancett and W A Sunday invites Billy Sunday to a Round-Up event on September 2 and 22, with apologies for absence due to travel plans to California. The letter mentions hospitality at the ranch and confirms efforts to extend the invitation to attendees despite his unavailability.
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bin Kanting
Bertha Miancett
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Brinkene Sour
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Lee Aghelm
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Bertha
Dalles
Bernier
Cory
British Warship Near Buenos Aires Delays Visit
A British warship neared Buenos Aires and drew anchor after circling the harbor for a day. Local curiosity grew as the vessel did not docking, with reports suggesting Argentina’s leaders sought to ease tensions or clarify their stance amid the postwar context.
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Buenos Aires
Round-Up Seat Sale Continues Amid Rush Saturday
Local shoppers rush to the Bla Round-Up seat sale with frequent lines and dwindling stock. Officials warn the sale could end sooner than expected as the final hours approach, urging customers to act quickly to secure available items.
Brige Dennis Buys The Baker Herald
Dennis Bruge purchases the Baker Herald in a move affecting the local paper market. The Sept. 4 notice outlines changes in editorial leadership and management roles, naming J. TL Beamish of Detroit and local figures.
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Hanete
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