German Air Raid Kills 107 at Chatham and Sheerness
German airplanes raided Chatham naval base and Sheerness naval and military depot killing 107 and wounding 86. One killed and six wounded on the Isle of Thanet. Six enemy planes attacked along the Thames left bank as British defenses fought back without success.
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London
Chatham
Sheerness
Isle of Thanet
Thames
Medway
Stour
Ramsgate
Margate
Chamberlain Asked to Help Wheatmen in price fight
Petition from unorganized farmers led by Pendleton Cre and Hontiorse urging Senator Chamberlain to join McNury and Tierah to secure a basic wheat price for the Northwest. They complain high freight rates and unfair treatment by Chicago markets, note Canada price at 40, and list numerous supporters and contacts across Portland Seattle and eastern markets.
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Varias
Chicago
Bie
Aldoin
FJ Taylor
Pendleton
EK Chamberlain
Wanhington
Farnwra
Benators
Tierah
Bortland
Seattle
Portland
Canada
Tayter
Cleuallen
Hinkeley
J W. Maloney
Kirkpatrick
George Pernger
Carl W
Ss Forsuson
Marton Dack
M Morrison
Hales
Jedopmh
Bett W
McCanmamach
J i Renneds AJ
Molettem
Kenneth Meitne
Fy Montgomery
Keland Oliver
London Forecasts Quick Hard German Dash 10 Petrograd
A Baltic campaign forecast from Riga to Petrograd predicts a swift German dash but notes marshes lakes and rivers could slow a small Huskan force. Officials warn the Baltic fleet may be blocked by Russian resistance, while German advance hinges on winter timing and naval movements.
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London
Petrograd
Riga
la Petrie i
Baltic Flr
Sermas Militar Te
Rien Tal
Eemay Tewrie
Gna
Lowden Action Endorsed by Peace Council
Chicago September report shows four hours of debate ending with endorsement of Governor Lowdens stance on sending troops to restore order. Resolution directed against Mayor Thompson, who opposed the measure, during a tense session of the Peace Council.
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Lowden
Peace Council
Lowden'kethan
Chicago
People's Council
Alla
Thompsin
Joseph Will Send 36 to Round-Up at Wallowa Valley
The town of Jonegh in the Wallowe valleys is set to be represented at the Round-Up this year. Local officials report plans for a notable turnout and an organized event involving residents and visiting participants.
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Joseph
Jonegh
Wallowe
Wade Slelier
Thelera
Wallowa
Val Toye
Internal Reforms in Germany Sought by America
Washington signals support for Germany's internal reforms as a path to peace while denying a US mandate on German policy. Officials warn against shortcuts toward a sole ruling party shift and stress careful judgment of Reichstag actions amid unrest and the wider war situation.
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Germany
America
Washington
Amerikan
Hellene
United States
Helchstag
Rochstag
Petrograd
Cheers and Tears as Millions See Great Parade
Crowds cheered as soldiers of the New York National Guard, 27,100 strong, marched down Fifth Avenue toward training camps at Spartanburg. Police estimate 3.6 million formed the cheering line on Send Off Day, with families and friends among the onlookers.
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Brett
New York National Guard
Fifth Avenue
Frank
Ing
Spartanburgh
Round-Up Burlap of Long Horns and Bucking Horse Heads East
Two carloads of long horns and a bucking horse are en route to Pendleton for the Round Up. Sam Thompson Vwemtock director reported from Jinks Taylor that the animals should arrive by week’s end. The horse, shipped by Smith Crayne after trials across interior counties, has built a strong reputation and will be tried locally with rider prospects uncertain.
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Pendleton
Sam Thompson
Jinks Taylor
Pondton
Prineville
Ty Smith Crayne
Canadians Gain 200 Yards On Lane Front Action
On September 4 Canadian forces penetrated over 200 yards of German positions along a 600 yard front north of Lane. The operation heavily mauled Prussian guards as the British drive resumed in the Len e sector with successful raids while artillery stayed inactive. The enemy suffered heavy casualties and Canadians remained active in the line.
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P. Simmer
Lane
Germina
Lene
Berlin Celebrates Victory After Riga Takeover
Berlin marks the Riga capture with a holiday amid citywide displays and school closures. Officials report thousands of Russians captured, 150 guns and substantial war materiel seized as German forces advance north of the Dvina. Meanwhile a Russian retreat continues and air losses are announced.
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Berlin
VicTvory
Riga
Air
Balone
Married Man Certified for Draft Marries Before Induction
Charles Torffenkers of Helix, 22, wed Mike Ethel Brewy of Betty Mee on the day he was certified for the draft. He married while awaiting the district board action and will join the army as soon as inducted. The ceremony occurred just prior to his third call, with both families and local officials noting the timing amid the draft process.
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Charles Torffenkers
Helix
Ani
Bowry
Xenipe Thon
Mike Ethel Brewy
Betty Mee
Focal Board
Land Sale Record Shows High Wheat Farm Price Per Acre
An Unadilla County land sale set a record with a price of 700 per acre for a wheat farm. The total amount described was 872,727.50, with 500 attributed to related acts and adjustments for the property and related costs. The deed transfer occurred in the year noted, with figures reflecting the land value and associated charges.
Thirteen on third call certified up to district board
Thirteen men on the third call of 40 were certified up to the district board for the local exemption board. They are the men who were not discharged for physical disability and who did not file exemption claims with the local board. The 13 certified include Louik Halva Neleun, Preewater, Jesse Aaron Ferquinn, Weeten, Otto Behnke, Free Wwoler Kiner Newton Heix, James Neville Watkinson, Pendleton, Allen Adem Vickers, Fendleton, Charlie Pollenberger, Hells, Manuée Viera Alves, Nye, John Schmidt Jr, Mc Kay, Victor Earl Coffman, Milton, Arthur Hickman Chapman, Athena, Albert Went, Echo, and David Frank Tow, Pendleton. Millard McLenhan, drawn in the first draft and transferred, will likely be among the first 42 to go. Edward Withey of Umatilla is noted as third-call. Charles Ko Owens is enticed in Troop D.
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Louik Halva Neleun
Preewater
Jesse Aaron Ferquinn
Weeten
Otto Behnke
Free Wwoler Kiner Newton Heix
James Neville Watkinson
Pendleton
Cllen
Adem Vickers
Fendleton
Charlie Pollenberger
Hells
Manuée Viera Alves
Nye
John Schmidt Jr
McKay
Victor Earl Coffman
Milton
Arthur Hickman Chapman
Athena
Albert Went
Echo
David Frank Tow
Millard McLenhan
Drafe
Wor Corth
Postal Service Faces Holiday Mail Shortage
Postmaster T J Tweedy says no carrier holiday relief exists as the current force cannot work holiday shifts. Additional help will be requested. if approved, mail will be delivered at the carrier window on holidays when staffing allows. Regulations require post offices to observe holiday service, limiting carrier work on Sundays.
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Loonl
T. J. Tweedy
Gade
Oles
Tweedy
Pepe
Corrier
Prt
Cougars Attack Men In Columbia Sportsmen Incident
A reportedly ferocious cougar incident in Columbia led to one theory of a disposed attack. Fire authorities noted a chance of cougar involvement after clothing and buttons were found near the scene following a Friday game.
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Coumbia
Wietem Fithay Game Authority
Portland Sem 6 Banner County Leads Northwest Strong
A portion of the report from Portland indicates the banner county leads the entire northwest with a quota of 37 men trained. Authorities here reported a discharge of one division due to exercise and other factors.
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Portland
Sem
Deechutes
Iremon
le Bellevid
Banner
Beard
Two Amnetsia county men may be first to join army
Arnold of Echo and McLennan of Athena are likely the first Amnetsia county residents drafted for the national army. Five percent of the fall quota must report tomorrow. McLennan’s transfer delayed his district board certification. President expresses heartfelt support for mobilizing troops, hoping to join the field and trenches. Thirteen thousand New Yorkers march toward the national army in civilian dress.
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Deewe Saylor Arnold
Echo
Millard Clyde Mclennan
Athena
Amnetsia County
American Lake Cantonment
National Army
Arnold
Welennan
McLennan
Bremerton
Win
Amd
Mother Sues for Custody of Five Children
Mrs Nottiy Smith files suit in Portla nd seeking secure custody of five children. She alleges the state court order granting guardianship and adoption powers to the agency and county officials was improperly issued and seeks to have it vacated. The petition claims the children have already been placed or adopted without her consent and requests return and custody restoration amid health considerations.
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ePhrty
Kore
Cirle Authbrity
Porthagd
Nottiy Smith
Petitante
Jude Maret
Glen Early
Fioe
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Trocoprs
Paradf
Dependengy
District Board
Ciriot
United Pthtom
Pmmatilin
Ainrles
Katal Dourds Nivedon
Cour
Diktriat Board
Rome
Fas
Thik Vith
Tomy Ber
Tea
Dvina
Valentore
Charles
Miss Ethel, Brown
Holm Wei
Wilson
Postal Service
Deschutes
Toneripta
Thomas Chadbourne
New York
Cormittee
Parade
Bronx
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