Haig's Men Capture Hancourt and Ravrin Court Wood
On Sept 7 the British drive toward St Quentin nets Haig’s forces capturing Hancourt Ravrin Court Wood and several villages. Prisoners taken as Allied advance continues with momentum toward the Chemin de Dames while German retreats ignite calls for revenge and reprisals.
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Haig
Hancourt
Ravrincourt Wood
ST. Quentin
Achd
Willam Philip Simmer
Pais
Bet
Gobain Highlands
Chemin-De-Dames
Great Red Cross marking hospital a German target
Paris dispatch reports a Firingco-American hospital marked Red Cross was shelled by enemy planes. Two bombs hit near the building, patients sheltered in cellars and were not injured. The raid lasted about two minutes with low passes and direct strikes on the stone structures.
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Great Red Cross
Paris
Kinsteed Tyne
Allen
Umatilla County Labor Board Named to Lead Disputes
The Umatilla County Labor Board was named yesterday to oversee labor relations in the county. The board will handle essential and nonessential disputes and will include Judge W. Pivelie as chair with Lonergan and Mann as alternates for employers and Mur Quam and Walter Foes for Salwr Norborne as employment agent clerk. Dowdy of Portland directed the meeting and B J Stack represented employers and employees.
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Lator Bowrd
Umatillac
Iabor
Ergloger
Inbor
Jidge
Pivelie
Ohileman
Mie
Lonergan
Jedy Mann
Eon Mur Quam
Waller & Foes
Salwr
Norborne
Keler
Pendleton
Clark
FP. A. Dowdy
Fortland
Eimmployers
B J. Stack
Refugees Express Gratitude After Four Years Under German Rule
Forty three refugees from Memourt village in Germany occupied territory voiced thanks to the United States for food that sustained them four years. They said German soldiers treated them poorly at first but later improved, and noted earlier harsh conditions including forced labor and filth in domestic tasks. They expressed hope for freedom from German control despite the war’s outcome.
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Fpmancquh
Memourt
Reir Comrat
Prem Ty
America
Spokane Next Conference Site in Columba River Church
Delegates vote to hold next year's annual Columba River Conference of the Methodist church in Spokane. Ya kina representatives pushed for Spokane as the site with practical speaker Br Clarence True Wilton arriving from Washington D.C. The program for tomorrow appears to proceed without disruption as plans are finalized for the Spokane gathering.
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Colummba River
Methodiet Church
Spokane
Sampording
Kina
Tales
Clarence
True Wilton
Wrehingtom
D.C
Arenin
Berlin Reports Success in War Offenses Resumed
Berlin dispatch reports renewed American attacks repulsed as war actions continue with officials noting progress. Details remain limited as the front lines hold and strategic positions are maintained amid ongoing hostilities.
Willamette Head Reports On French War Experience
Dr. Carl Green Doney president of Willamette University described in a talk at the Coletta River Conference how Americans and French greeted each other in France. He recalled the welcome of the French and the Americans’ efforts, noting the emotional impact of aiding the Allies and the hardship faced on French soil. The account continues on Page 5.
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Treanhon
Carl Green Doney
Willamette University
Bey
France
Coletta
Senators Seek American Offensive Amid Turbulent Debate
Fragmentary wartime dispatch notes U S Navy and War Department meetings. Aimed at coordinating air and sea forces to strike targets in France amid supply line threats. Reports mention potential carrier and bomber actions and concerns over reinforcements and logistics.
Disease Wipes Out Towns in Russia Crisis
A damaged report from Amstandam describes disease sweeping Russian towns with fatalities and widespread disruption. The fragment cites authorities warning of rapid spread, empty streets, and urgent measures as communities struggle to cope.
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Russia
Neutral protests over Soviet action reported abroad
A fragmented telegraphed item notes neutral authorities and publics opposing Soviet moves. Mentions diplomats, government ministers, and international reactions with unclear names and places, reflecting tension during discussions surrounding a Soviet meeting and departure events.
Aerial Postman Delivers Hundreds of New York Letters
An aerial postman carries hundreds of New York letters bound for Chicago. The carrier treks routes amid windy conditions as demand rises for mail between major cities.
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New York
Chicago
Whicatol
Tiepdiner
Mets
TERGINER RAILWAY JUNCTION CAPTURED BY FRENCH AFTER SEIZURE
The report states French forces captured Ham and Chauny and advanced along the front with lines near Baascourt south of Quincy and Nainibenil-la-Pees. American troops engage near the Aisne with machine gun fielding and artillery support, reporting several dozen prisoners and ongoing actions between Greens and Tomaine.
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Terginer
Ham
Chauny
Germans flee as French advance near Alpine front
United Press dispatch reports German troops retreating south of Abe Alene and toward Annecy le Chateau under fire from silted positions. Mangin's forces move through wooded lily country toward Cr sauthienr. French reach near Girnowat canal and engage at Vailly. German casualties reported as hundreds of thousands captured in the broader push.
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Joan DE Gandt
United Pres
Pale
Cro
Abe Alene
Nnd Westwort Am
St. Geotratin
Prmh
Mangin
Annecy-le-Chateau
Cr Sauthienr
Girnowat Canal
Simon
War Casualties Reported Quietly By War Dept
Washington Sept. 10 The War Department had not received reports of twenty minor American casualties by August 24 as General March disclosed. Pershing was asked to forward details by courier and officials will release full casualty information. The policy aimed to avoid public anxiety over minor injuries.
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Cato D Groat
United Pree Hiatt
Washington
Sept. T
German arty leader urged by Ardennes tale
Copenhagen report says German artillery chief urged by General Ardennes to await the March 21 day in view of the coming winter campaign. Merlin Tage cites the push toward Kiel and strategic plans for the war effort amid German defense moves.
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Copenhagen
Ardennes
No River Water Is Being Used Now in Pendleton
The city keeps reservoirs full and not using river water while works progress on the tunnel and pipeline. A 46 man crew under Superintendent Frank Habre remains on site as the project nears completion with ample supplies.
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Pendleton
MANTIS CASUALTIES REPORT SUMMARY
London dispatch reports wartime casualties published for the week with totals across categories. Offers killed wounded and missing sum to overall figures, including separate tallies for men killed wounded and additional unnamed losses.
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London
Offers
Miko
Tered
Weather Cooler Today in Sinton and Surrounding Areas
Weather outlook notes cooler conditions with daytime highs around 85 degrees. Forecasters warn of light chowds and potential mist. No significant precipitation is expected as residents plan outdoor activities.
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Maxine Lemperature
Sinton
Fighe
Round-Up Ticket Sale Today Nets $5000
Round-Up organizers report earnings of about $5000 from the opening ticket sale held on Alka Street. J. Hatin purchased the first ticket, with F. J. McMonin and Mise Lillian Boyton among early buyers as the community supports the fundraiser.
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Hamley
Alka
J. Hatin
Hames
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