Allies Lose Over a Million Men in War Update
A sprawling war summary notes heavy Allied casualties exceeding a million as German and Bulgarian forces push on multiple fronts. It cites gains for the Central Powers in the Balkans and on the Eastern front, with Romanian and Russian actions, Verdun activity, and French counterattacks near the Somme and Verdun.
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Somme
Verdun
Prout
Tentons
HRN
Bukowina
Galilan
Gorus
Greece
Paris
Raflon
Charlres
Vaux Chapitra
Yukon stays wet by just three votes in territory
Official figures on Yukon territory's vote on prohibition show wets with a narrow three vote majority for the whole territory. The contest favored abolishing the licensed hotel, the only saloon allowed, while mining districts largely supported prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yukon
Dawson
Dept
Yukon Territory
Congress adjourned amid smashed records downtown
City officials of Los Angeles reported the adjournment of a session as the grand jury subpoenaed Mayor Woodman, former mayoral candidate Frederick J. Whiffen, and several officials and journalists to testify in an inquiry into Whiffen’s claim that an unnamed man offered him the mayoralty for 2500 dollars after Mayor Sebastian resigned.
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Los Angeles
Woolwinehia
Woodman
Frederick J. Whiffen
Whiffen
Sebastian
Wilson pays rent for summer home to hospital charity
Long Branch New Jersey September 1 Congressman Thomas Scilly of New Jersey announced receipt of a $2500 check from President Wilson. The money will be divided among Monmouth County hospital relief efforts per Shadow Lawn agreement. Colonel Keephut, owner, refused rental, and the president insisted on contributing the required sum to charity and rejected other conditions.
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Long Branch
N. J
Thomas
Scilly
New Jersey
Wilson
Monmouth County
Shadow Lawn
Keephut
Goal Miner Strike Delayed Again In Kansas City
The southwest coal miner strike is again delayed as operators seek more time to study demands. The Joint sub-committee postponed reporting the disagreement and resumed deliberations, expecting to report to the general conference later.
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Kansas City
Biter
Girl Injured Far From Help In Mountain Camp Incident
A 4 year old girl, Silvia Kuh, daughter of Mr and Mrs Rodda, was thrown from a pony at a lake camp near Halfway. She suffered a concussion and remained unconscious. rescuers transported her across lakes and up a steep hillside to a light wagon, bringing her home 24 hours after the accident. Doctors expressed little hope for recovery.
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Snvernwen
Gir
Forest road plan tied to Union County via Bingham forest
County court weighs using federal forest road funds to build a route through Wenaha forest from Bingham Springs to the old stage road via the Blue mountains. If approved, project could involve Union County and require a government cooperation statement. Local officials and business leaders discussed the proposal with A P Alexander and W E Brook leading the briefing.
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Union County
Bingham
Uo de Uaed
Blue Mountains
Bingham Springs
Forestry Bureau
Econgress
Wenaha
Chialena
Tomlon
W. E Brook
Amoc
Cryder
Matitla
A. P. Alexander
Walla Wallace
Werton
Blin
Senate Lobby Commission Probes Polk and Canadian Officials
The Senate Lobby Commission will investigate charges that Sir Joseph Polk and other Canadian officials lobbied against amendments to Chamberlain measures. The inquiry aims to determine influence and potential improper interference in policy discussions involving government figures and foreign officials.
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Senate Lobby Commission
Joseph Polk
Chamberlain
Tobby
Washington
Sept
Senate
President Llens Revenue Bill Sent to Senate
President Wilen tye lauds the revenue bill and labor measures while noting the unfinished work on railroad labor disputes. He values defense and economic progress as key gains and predicts quick reevaluation by House and Senate leaders after adjournment. He departs for Atlantic City to attend the suffrage convention.
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Llens
Washington
Wile Tye Lucra
Congress
Emebon
Wilken
Wanhyneton
Atlantic City
Enone
Congress adjourns amid cheers after morning session
Washington reports Congress adjourned at ten this morning after a two hour session focused on speeches. Senators Kern and Smoot announced presidential approval of adjournment, while House leaders Fitzgerald and Mann conveyed the same. Speaker Clark banged the gavel as adjournment was met with cheers.
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Washington
Sept
Congress
Kern
Smoot
House
Kitchin
Fitzgerald
Mann
Clark
Parker Family Returns From Meacham Summer Home
Jidge Parker and Mrs. Jon AH Parker with their family return from a summer home stay at Meacham, noting the month of August.
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Jidge
Jon AH. Parker
Meacham
East Oregonian Round-Up to Beat Record Edition
The East Oregonian plans its largest Round-Up issue yet to celebrate the Pendleton show. The souvenir edition will feature frontier stories Indian legends and up to date Pendleton facts with full illustrations for a 5 cent mailing price.
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East Oregonian
Pendleton
Frontier
Pendheton
Oregon
Naval figure reports allied steamers escape to Gulf
In Galveston on Sept 8 the captain of the British steamer Veroston arriving from Petrograd said sixty allied steamers fled to the Gulf of Finland from Bothnia after a Jutland battle. In Idaho KOISE Sept 8 statewide primary results show Republicans Addison T. Smith Burton L. French and D W Davis nominated for governor with Kerr and Stanley for congress. Democrats renominated Governor Alexander.
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Galveston
Veroston
Petrograd
Gulf of Finland
Bothnia
Jutland
Hrideh
Ube Fehe
Koise
Idaho
Addison T. Smith
Burton L. French
Congress
D. W. Davis
Marion J. Kerr
John W. Stanley
Alexander
Wheat Higher In All Markets Now
Wheat prices rise across markets with expert notes from Chicago and Portland. Prices show Chicago opening and closing ranges, with No 1 spring and No 2 winter futures cited and regional quotes indicating global demand.
Round-Up Board Dismisses Nason Amid Retention Doubts
Clarence Adams faces objections from the Round-Up directors over promotional statements about western Oregon shows. He claims Pendleton’s event likeness, using the same stock and slogan, while Eugene plans a competing production and a Happy Valley imitation of Pendleton’s Happy Canyon.
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Clarence Adams
Oregon
Eugene Reger
Pendleton
Clarence Adame
Chamber of Commerce
Western Regen
Adama
County
Ashland
Eugene
Happy Valley
Happy Canyon
Government Revises Mustering Out Roll
Washington Sept The war department issued a revived list of troops to be mustered out: Third, fourteenth and twenty first New York brigade headquarters first and fourth New Jersey fourth Maryland first and second Washington and first Louisiana.
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Washington
Sept
War Department
New York
New Jersey
Maryland
Louisiana
Congress adjourns and war news dominate local brief
General summary notes Congress adjourns at 10 am while Allied forces push with reports of a 1,000,000 strong offensive. Local items include the library board dismissing Miche Nm and a county board counter move amid broader national events. May events and Federal aid for old stage remain unclear.
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Library Board
Miche Nm
County Board
Fara Meeker
Feleral Ald
Library Fight Prompts County Control Plan Over City
County Court and Pendleton City Council edge toward resolving the library dispute. Four councilors back placing management with the county court, while a fifth opposes divorcing the two libraries. a court review questions the contract validity and status of the county library board as the board seeks to maintain jurisdiction pending tax levies.
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Tabrar
Ny Library
Mian Nason
County Court
Mise Subra L. Noson
Abrarian
Beat
L Library
Lnst
Phelpa
Die
Miss Nason
Jones A. Fee
Lina H. Sturgis
Phelps
F. EB. Judd
Marsh
Cockburn
Offico
J. Roy Raley
Umatilla County
Oregon
Umatilla
Pendleton
County Cour
Library Board
Spring Wheat Production Forecast Amid Slow Growth
Washington reports the Bureau of Crop Estimates foresees just adequate spring wheat for home use with an 111 million bushel production estimate. The September condition stands at about 48 percent normal, August at 63 percent, with a predicted yield of 8.8 bushels per acre. Comparisons note 1910 14 averaged 12.5 bushels per acre.
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Washington, Sept
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Ella Flagg Young Supporter Backs Wilson in Chicago
Chicago Democratic headquarters announce Ella Flagg Young former Chicago schools superintendent will support Wilson. A wired report from Atlantic City states Young favors Wilson due to Hughes veto of an equal pay bill during his New York governorship.
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Chicago
Democratic
Ella Plagg Young
Wilson
Mia Young
Atlantic City
Hughes
New York
Prohibition Ticket Tour Heads Toward Pacific Coast
Prohibition presidential candidate Hanly and running mate Landrith launched a speaking tour amid crowded Union Depot crowds. They forecast September 24 arrival on the Pacific coast and urged Republicans and Democrats to back their ticket. They claim strong support, aim to influence the national vote, and push to submit the federal amendment in December.
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Chicago
Prohibition
Hanly
Landrith Ware
Union Depot
Hank Waid
Judicial air opens up in Lewiston case
Fragmentary text describes a Maine case involving the Hughes and Rope names, with references to the Democrats and a judge or air in Lewiston. The readable portion suggests an opened discussion or speculation, but facts are unclear and names are garbled.
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Lewiston
Maine
Rope & the
Hughes
Leider
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