Somme Battle Escalates As Allies Advance In France
Sir Douglas Haig reports British gains near Guillemont with 1500 yards advance and Falfemont capture while Leuze wood falls to British forces. French use forty centimeter guns, pockets of German defense fall, and overall Allied momentum grows since July 1.
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London
Douglas Haig
Guillemont
Falfemont
Leuze Wood
Combles
Somme
Hindenburg
Teutons
Foch
Teuton Reserven
Elvet
Covecourt
Chilly
University Student Milton Stoddard Heads to La Grands
Milton Stoddard, a prominent University of Oregon student and former editor of the Oragana, the official college yearbook, is returning to college in the fall after a stint working in Washington and a trip to La Grands.
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Milton Stoddard
Univerasity of
Oregon
Stoddard
la Grands
Washington
Univerity
Roumania Invaded as Teutons Push Across Front
Berlin reports German and Bulgarian forces invade Romania, capturing Debre and advancing near Varna. Turmoil spreads as Romanian defenses falter, Austrians pound ranks, and Allied movements in Constanta aim to aid Bucharest. Dispatches note stalled Romanian advances and a collapsing transport system.
Paralyzing Disease Warns San Francisco Health Dept
San Francisco health authorities warn the public as infantile paralysis strikes. Four year old Jane Santer died after receiving a doll from her grandmother in New York while the contagion spreads through ties to the doll transmission. A separate item notes a building permit issued to W. J. Thompson and others for minor constructions at Happy Canyon.
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San Francisco
Sept
Health Department
Hue
Jane Santer
Becwuile
New York
Happy Canyon
W. J. Thompson
Etu
Edlon backs Wilson in presidential race at Saratoga
Bert J Thoma A Edlon, a republican electricity savant and Theodore Roosevelt supporter, announced Sunday he will work and vote for Woodrow Wilson. He praised Wilson's leadership, neutrality, and handling of Mexico, urging Americans to drop party lines for fundamental principles. Continued on page 4.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Bert. J.— Thoma A. Edlon
Theadore Hoowevelt
Woodrow Wilton
Mexico
United States
Senate adopts clauses protecting U S firms in war
Washington September 6 The revenue bill grants the president power to curb belligerent discrimination by carriers and wireless services, with penalties up to ten thousand dollars and two years in prison. Provisions target British actions and mail seizures, while another amendment bars certain Canadian fish imports to the United States to combat Pacific coast fisheries allegedly shipping bullion to American cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provident
United States
Senate
Pacific
Public sentiment in favor of government ownership rise
Carl Groat in Washington cites a belief that government interference with the railroad strike foreshadows government ownership of railroads and public utilities. He predicts a major stride toward state operation within ten years and notes sentiment grows steadily as regulators may render railroads unprofitable, guiding reimbursement plans. A prominent railroad expert adds that the eight hour stature builds the framework for ownership, speeding realization within a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sept
Gueretyon
Ten Sears
Garreon
Garretton
Hee
Trip to Harvard Aboard Ford Roadster
Phillip Jackson, Pendleton native and son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Jackson, and his friend Johnston Wilson arrived last evening en route to Harvard University where they will study. They travel from Portland toward the east by Ford, aiming to reach the country in three weeks, following the Hive trail northward. Their journey has had some issues with five punctures on the road from hemp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Jackson
Pendleton
Four brides to wed on horseback at Happy Canyon show
Round Up organizers plan four public weddings during Happy Canyon with four bridal couples riding on horseback. A Weston couple wed last year in the old town setting, drawing a large crowd, and this year the commmittee aims to repeat and expand the event with all expenses covered and a prize from management. Roy Raley urged contact as soon as possible. Sustains fractured skull Frank Fugit and William McCarthy painfully hurt when car tips over one and a half miles east of Adams.
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Happy Canyon
Weston
Old Town
Earl da Por Wible
Roy Raley
Frank Fugit
William McCarthy
Adams
Oregon Militia Arrives at Camp Withycombe
The first and second battalions of the Oregon militia have arrived from the border at Camp Withycombe. The third battalion is due tonight. Headquarters company and staff of Colonel Clonard McLaughlin accompany the first battalion. Troops are bronzed and steady as veterans. A small crowd watched their detraining and will welcome visitors after settling. An enthusiastic reception was reported along the homeward route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Withycombe
Oregon
Clonard McLaughlin
FURLONG 10 COME TO ROUND-UP AGAIN
Charles Wellington Furlong Boston writer plans third appearance at the Pendleton Round-Up. He will depart Boston on September 43 or 14 to gather material for a series of articles and lectures. He thrived at prior Round-Ups and even tried bull riding in Happy Canyon.
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Charles Wellington Furlong
Boston
Dachines
HL Marsh
Rownill'p
Pendleton
Neourinie
Furlons
Sharkey
Happy Canyon
O W Sued For Death Of Boy In Train Incident
Anna Bledeow administratrix of John Milton Morgan seeks 17500 damages from O W R N Co over his death near Freewater on July 1. The suit claims the 16 year old was assaulted by a train employee and ejected, dying the same day. McFadden Clark of Corvallis and Frederick F. Stelwer represent the plaintiff, who also asks 2000 for services for five years or until majority.
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John Milton Morgan
Freewater
Anna EF. Bledeow
Lonner Ahraeke
Wo Cirt
Pinintiff
Albany
McFadden & Clark
Corvaltle
Frederick F. Stelwer
To Start Chjees. Prof. Erick Bocke Returns to Pilot Rock
Professor Erick Bocke, noted pl aniot, resumes classes in Pilot Rock after a lengthy mercurial period in the city. He has been passing the cum mer and will begin teaching again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chjees
Erick Bocke
Planiot
Cummer
Pilot Rock
Pendleton Man Dies After Car Crash With No Lights
Glen Pineh a Pendleton mail carrier dies in a late night accident near Adame when a car driven by William McCarthy swerves to avoid an obstacle exposing no lights. Finchs skull base fracture leads to death. McCarthy Fugit and Hanavan injured. Finch, born Garfield June 19 1892, leaves wife Mable Pinch and siblings. Funeral set for Christian church tomorrow at 4 pm.
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Glen Pineh
Pendleton
William McCarthy
Finch
Hanavan
T. Barr
Maintreet
Garfield
Washington
Mable Pinch
Mable Myrick
Charles Finch
Vaughn
Ukiah
Clyde
Duston
Wash
Paxe
Christian Church
Pendiston Lodge
Fics
Wheat prices surge as market reacts to Portland strike
Chicago reports show wheat futures climbing with Sept prices pegged around 147 to 149. Portland data lists Chub at 1.37 and bluestem at 2.90, while Liverpool spot No 1 Manitoba quotes near 14 and 82 13 2 5 per bit.
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Chicago
Portland
Liverpool
Manitoba
Red Western
Lia
Wilson Receives Ovation in Southern Visit
President Wilton praised the receptions on his trip through Kentucky and West Virginia as the finest yet. Small towns lined the routes as the darkened special train passed through Thursday night en route to Atlantic City for the National Women’s Suffrage Association convention, with a Saturday stop at Long Branch.
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Huntington
W. Va
Wilton
Kentucky
West Virginia
Wilson
Atlantic City
National Women's Suffrage Association
Long Branch
Canadian Pacific Montreal collision near Tilbury
The Canadian Pacific liner Montreal, a four stack steel twin screw steamer built in 1900 for the Canadian Pacific service, collided near the English coast by Tilbury and London. She docked at Gravesend after damage but carried no troops or passengers.
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Montreal
Tilbury
Liverpool
Thames
London
Canadian Pacific
Lnter
Enalieh
Gravesend
War to Last Eighteen Months More In Geneva Report
Geneva reports that Kritiah government officials informed the Tuition prime minister that the war would endure for eighteen more months, according to Rome advices. The message emphasizes extended conflict and ongoing diplomatic updates from European sources.
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Geneva
Kritiah
Rome
Plea for road improvement Echo to Pendleton
Echo Oregon September 5 1916 F T George encloses a Portland clipping noting a trip from New York City where the worst roads were between Pendleton and Echo urging urgent county and road supervisor cooperation with automob ile association garline clubs to improve routes Pendleton Echo and Echo lone Ceuts for growing tourist travel and better mail service continues on Page 1
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Echo, Ore
Portland Oregonian
New York City
Malarkey
Larabee
Pendleton
Echo
Umatilla County
Automobile Association
Garline
Rhe
Lone
Met
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Paris
Feho de Parte
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Robinson
Roumania
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Page
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Sopta
Sem
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Varna
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Budapest
Creyvn
Artllery
Maras Rive
Tilway
Cvatem
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Roumaniin
Constatiaa
Buleuria
Rotmeinilog Vanyards
Transylvania
Hermannpladt
Congress
Tuveday
Aue 2
House
Marahull
Bpeakerick
Aga
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T. R
U.S
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Theks
Interstate Express Companies
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Eapert View
Garretson
Carl Groat
Harvard
Glen Fish
Firs
Camp
Border
Frontier Festital
O-W
Harvey Hanavan
Walla Walla
McCarthy
Pergurion Ranch
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Parker
Hattary
Ringo
McFaul
Weer
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Echo Road
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