Allies Drive Fronts as War News Floods Europe
Heavy fighting and fog hinder observation along the Swedish coast as Allied forces push on three fronts. British center nears Baupaume, with advances from Courcellete, Martinpuich, and Fler, while French pressure strengthens north of the Somme. Bulgarian, Greek, and Serbian actions shift in the Balkans as Italians resume offensive from Goritza to the sea. News from Dobruja and the Danube area signals large-scale Teuton retreat and Romanian withdrawals.
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London
Oreveroea
Roumania
Douglas Hale
Baupaume
Courcellete
Martinpuich
Fler
Ancre
Brite Armored
Bapaume
Boullraux Wooda
Coun
Germany
Thiepval
Somme
Saloniki
Mlorina
Monastir
Struma
Palear
Lower Gudell
Rome
Goritz
Ioomania
Sofia
Maniane
Dobrio
Danube
Bucharest
President Wilson’s Sister Dies in New London Sept 14
News from New London and Arbury Park report Mrs Annie Howe, sister of Provident Wilson, died of peritonitis this morning. Relatives were with him as he was notified. Wilson cancels engagements and may travel to attend the funeral in South Carolina. War Secretary Baker to substitute for Wilson at St Louis. The president’s schedule shifts, with family plans to escort the body. Will of Lucinda Rungell filed in county court detailing bequests and estate shares among heirs.
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New London
Annie Howe
Provident
Virgina
Ahbury Park
Wilson
National Life Inurance
St. South
South Carolina
Faker
St. Loul
Baltimore
Mra Wilson
Margaret Wilson
Jozeph Wilson
Court action filed over million pound bond sale dispute
The Paradise Tortention district case was filed today by Attorneye Raley and Raley. The answer runs 37 typewritten pages and involves a 2,000,000 pound bond sale. Names mentioned include M. J. Powter George Godnicht Ros Perry J Reward and J C Hosking.
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M. J. Powter
George Godnicht
Ros. Perry
J. Reward
Acathet J. ¢. Hosking
Paradise
Attorneye Raley & Raley
Bonda
Estate Filed Over Debt Valuation for Anton Larven
The estate of Anton Larven is filed as administered with an estimated value of 16 278.29 dollars. Executors Gottiob Miller Herman Reilke and Alex Hudson are named to oversee the proceedings.
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Anton
Larven
Gottiob Miller
Herman Reilke
Alex Hudson
Two Round-Up Special Trains From La Grande
La Grande Ore Sept 14 Two special trains will run from La Grande to Pendleton Round-Up. The first departs Thursday at 7 am with visitors staying varyingly up to season end. The second leaves Saturday at 7 am for the last day events, arriving around 11 pm. Round-trip fare is $4.00. Rails excursions promoted by La Grande Speed ’em Up Club led by Roscoe Neal and Harris French to honor Pendleton’s turnout and Round-Up prestige.
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LA Grande
Ore
la Grands
Pendleton
Penneton
Mike
Heppy Ciuhyon
Speed ‘Em Up Club
Roscoe Neal
Harria French
Meri
Salem editor believed to have been drowned
Leland St Hendricks editor of the Oregon Daily Blazenman 26 years old is believed to have drowned in the Willamette River at Salem Oregon after entering a boat house this afternoon. Authorities dragged the river searching for his body while witnesses reported no cries for help. Hendricks a University of Oregon alumnus was formerly editor of the Emerald and served as student body president.
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Salem
Ore
Leland Rt. Hendricks
Oregon Daily Blazenman
Willamette
Portien
Hendricks
Lowt Sen
Denninin
Howe
Fiend
Hendrickn Wee
University of Oregoan
the Emerald
Heeye Heen
Silo Ore
Meldricks
The
Oregon Statesman
Masons to reconvene after summer recess
Pendleton lodge No. M2 A F and A Mowil resume meetings Monday evening after a summer break.
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Masons
Pendleton Lode
Fe AL Mowil
Britains Embargo Sparks Merchantresentment in War News
Washington reports Britains embargo on importing art goods and other items into Seanidl and neighboring countries until October, threatening revenue and risking a broader confrontation with the blockade. The State Department notes interest from Koumantan and others as war news cites German, Bulgarian, and Turkish troops pressing Russians and Romanians in the Dodekanes region.
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Washington
Britain
Union Pacific Hits Record High Mark
New York Sept 16 Union Pacific common stock climbed to 1443 8, a new high as traders cited strong buy interest despite some selling pressure. United States Steel and Western Union also set records while Frank Fraser's barn match drew Pendleton residents to watch Pinkey Brown surrender in the second round.
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New York
Trench Stock Exchange
Tidey
Causwcide
Wmeteox
Union Paate
United State Teol Common
Wes Orn Talon
Frank Fraser
Pinkey’ Brown
William Kelly
Brown
Pendleton
New York Union Calls Immediate Strike Across Trades
The Central Federated Union urged longshoremen, boatmen, teamsters, engineers, and plumbers to stop work in solidarity with striking carmen. It urged a boycott of subway, elevated, and streetcar services and demanded a general strike. Six trades allowed leaders to order strikes. machinists voted on a strike. Police reports show 37 injured and 1 killed in traction accidents in the last 24 hours.
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New York
Central Federated Union
Carmen
Morgan
Polles
Power and Renovation at Pastime Theater Front
Workmen install new glam doors and complete painting and renovation on the Pastime Theater front. The project advances the New Front effort as crews work today.
Defendant Wins Cue in Parkes Justice Verdict
Jury in the civil case of Jor Ell against Henry Henning returned a verdict for the defendant in the Parkes Justice of Peace court yesterday. Raley represented the plaintiff, while the defendant was represented by George W. Coutts and Fee & Fee.
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Cape of Jor Ell
Henry Henning
Court of Justice of Peace
Parkes
Ren Raley W
Raley
George W.coutts
Fee & Fee
Mrs D Stewart Called By Death
Mrs Daniel Stewart age 66 died at the home of her daughter Mrs William Goedecke 217 Aura street at 1 10 this morning after nine months illness She was born May 19 1959 in St George New Brunswick and came to Minnesota at 17 Survived by daughter son and two brothers all in Anoka Minn She will be moved to Anoka for interment with remains to follow by the Northern Pacific tomorrow afternoon
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Daniel Stewart
William Goedecke
Aura Street
St George
New Brunswick
Minnesota
Pendleton
William Goodlecke
Willam Goedecke
Lakter Stewart
Anoka
Minn
Woostern
Mra
Mark Kraft
John Ate
Hermiston Hay Display Promises Feature at Round-Up
Hermiston Herald notes preparations for a Round-Up feature along Main Street near the depot. A bungalow built entirely of hay with walls of alfalfa and a thatched roof will anchor a display of farm products and crops, including melons, pumpkins, corn, fruits, and vegetables. The plan emphasizes quality specimens over novelty and seeks community cooperation for completion.
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Main Street
Hermiston
Happy Canyon
Hermiston Herald
Covenant Obligations and Coin of the Realm Sermons
Earl Grigg, Superintendent, announces Bible school at 14 a m and preaching at 11 o clock on Covenant Obligations. Mrs McDonald will lead. At 8B.Y FP.U 6:30 p m preaching on Coin of the Realm. Mrs Hagar Willing welcomes all. Return from auto trip by Mr and Mrs Walter Crearwell, Mr and Mrs George La Fontaine, Mr and Mrs Ed Mable, Dr and Mrs L E Farnsworth report extended trip to the California line via Odell Lake with money Round-Up claims.
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Walter Crearwell
George la Fontaine
Mel
Ed Mable
L. E. Farnsworth
Californiik
Odell Lake
Liquor Shipments Show July Surge in Umatilla County
About 1790 residents in Umatilla County bought liquor during July, per county clerk records. The August total is expected to surpass July by at least 200 quarts, with most buyers taking two quarts of whiskey or 24 quarts of beer.
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Umatilla County
Om Iiat
Wyner
Divorce Suit Filed in Circuit Court for Non Support
Menleey M. Letter files for divorce from Charles W. Leffler in circuit court alleging non support. They were married in 1898 and have three children whose custody is sought by the plaintiff.
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Menleey M
Charles W. Leffler
Pendleton Curatorium Noted for Broad Reach on Pool
A letter arrived at the Commercial Association from Ovan E. Allen, president of the Southwestern Fair Association in Atlanta, detailing the cost and operating expenses of the natatorium. The many items received by the city regarding the pool attest to the curatorium's wide influence.
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Pendleton
Commercial Association
Ovan E. Allen
Southwestern Fair Association of
District Attorney Reports Crime Decrease in County
The District Attorney Frederick Bre worship report to Secretary Ben Olcott shows 69 indictments in the past year with 34 felonies and 19 misdemeanors. Most cases were disposed of, and the report notes a drop in crime in Umatilla County after prohibition took effect.
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Frederick Brelwer
Ben Olcott
Stolner
Umatilla
Steiner
Men Are Recurned. Sheriff Chrisman and Mow custody trio
Sheriff Chrisman of The Dalles and Clifford Mow of Wrentham left for The Dalles with Jon Montana Leslie Gruff and Clarence Davie in custody on charges of robbing the Moo house. Clothing found with the boys was identified by Mr Moo as stolen from his home last Sunday night.
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Chrisman
Dalles
Clifford Mow
Wrentham
Jon Montana
Leslie Gruff
Clarence Davie
Moo
Mr. Moo
Baker County Jar Attendance Leads to Local Conversation
Cecil Paker, Curl, and Roy Furnish travel to Baker today for official business at the Curl ear venue. A local girl’s marriage sparks a shift in interest toward Curl papers and fairy stories, reflecting community mood and cultural changes.
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Paker
Cecil Curl
Roy Furnish
Baker
Baker County
Two Cent Drop in Chicago Pit
Chicago price range shows a two cent drop with open high and low values listed for Sept. 16. Market data from Portland and Liverpool note club prices for blue stem and bluestem, with Winnipeg Manitoba wheat quotations and red western winter basis in no. 2 and No. 3 futures.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Pendle ton boy Blaine Burton arrives for Round-Up stay
Blaine Burton a Pendleton town youth employed as a salesman in Los Angeles arrived last night and will remain in the city until after the Round-Up, a local event noted by residents.
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Blaine Burton
Pendleton
Los Angeles
Bennett Thompson Gets Life in Prison
Bennett Thompson was sentenced to life imprisonment in Hillsboro. He cried innocence and clung to a chair as Judge Bagley granted sixty days to file a bill of exceptions.
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Hillsboro
Bennett Thompson
Bagley
To Build Garage And Bankrupt Adjudged
The Kiletrom Brothers have obtained a permit to add a garage and dwelling expansion for John Serrel on Lee Street. Declan Bankrupt, A. B. Wiedom of Nolin, has been declared bankrupt with a total indebtedness of 5456.56 and nominal assets of 5705.
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Kiletrom Brothers
John Serrel
Lee Street
Declan
A. B. Wiedom
Nolin
More Chevrolets Arrive for Peters Auto Co Distribution
H. F. Petwra of the Peters Auto Co reports another carload of Chevrolets received for local distribution. Delivery is expected to boost supply and meet increasing demand in the area.
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H. F. Petwra
The
Peters Auto Co
Belgium Loan Void Without Kaiser's Consent
Washington reports say Ambassador Von Hornstorf informed the State Department Germany deems Belgian railroad securities invalid without the Kaiser's prior consent. The department issued a note to protect American holders who were unaware of the proposed American bank loan to Belgium. The note questions Germany's right to rule and notes Germany asserts de facto authority in Belgium during temporary powers.
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Washington
von Hornstouf
State Department
Germany
Belgium
Kaiter
State Depertment
Amerten
Pendleton farmer buys 14 1/2 acres in Riverntde addition
Local farmer Alex Manning of Pendleton has purchased about 14.5 acres in Riverntde addition from J. T. Myrick. The deal, estimated around $2000, was arranged through Mit stock & Santa with Manning planning alfalfa and an orchard.
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Alex Manning
Pendleton
Riverntde
J. T. Myrick
Mittock & Santa
Manning
Galogeropoulos Named to Organize Greek Cabinet
Athens dispatch reports Premier Zannias declined to form a Greek cabinet and recommended King appoint ex Premier Venizelos to head the new ministry. Venizelos aligned with the war party.
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M. Galogeropoulos
London
Athens
Road From Echo To Pendleton In Fine Condition
The Echo to Pendleton road is reported to be in fine condition under the direction of Wealey N. Matlock and Guy B. Wyrick. Pendleton visitors traveling from the west end of the county next week will find the highway well strawed with some wear near the Beho end where drivers may turn off. Telephone poles from Echo to Pendleton should be followed.
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Pendleton
Echo
Wealey N. Matiick
Guy B. Wyrick
Ewio
Echo Home Burned Down in Echo Oregon
Echo Oregon Sept 16 Fire destroyed the Frank Markham house on Kennedy street, with only the shell left. Loss estimated at 1000 to 1300 dollars, 600 insured. Family away except for a small son who escaped with difficulty. Origin of fire unknown. Lehman Springs sold to R E Manning of Pilot Rock for 12000 to 15000 dollars. Manning plans winter improvements for 1917 season. McCormmach owned the resort eight years.
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Frank Markham
Kennedy Street
Lehman Springs
William Me
Cormmach
R. E. Manning
Pilot Beck
Manning
Alex Mannite
Pendleton
McCormmach
Pathetic reunions among steamer congress arrivals
Congress passengers arrived Seattle on a special train and shared emotional reunions. An old woman cried with joy as she embraced her daughter. Steward Tyzon and Mrs Margaret Reig were carried off the train amid the scene.
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Congress
Seattle
Congress Pas
Tyzon
Margaret Reig
Heppner Visitors Enjoy Day at Morrow County Fair
Pendleton boosters returned from Heppner after a day at the Morrow county fair. A parade was held in the morning and a fine time was reported with an aplendid exhibits and a good crowd in attendance. Participants traveling by machine included Joe VY Tallman Omar Stephen Wesley NS Mathook William Dunn Bre W. Brock Judge G. W. Phelps D. B Waffle and several others.
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Pendleton Boosters
Heppner
Morrow County
Joe VY. Tallman
Omar Stephem
Wesley NS
Mathook William Dunn
Bre
W. B. Brock
G. W. Phelps
D. B Waffle
Due Swearingen
Daphne
Local School District Reports Illness Outbreak
A county superintendent returned from a visit to schools in the district after reports of whooping cough affecting pupils. The illness caused absenteeism at the Citak school where several children were noted absent due to coughs and related symptoms.
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Uliah
Ok Young
Woul
Ilagun Aibee
Witewhamie
Citak
Git the Dern site woe at Holdmat home
A brief local notice reports an incident at the Holdmat residence yesterday involving Mr and Mrs William John. Authorities describe a site issue arising at the home, with no further injuries or charges disclosed.
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Wiliam John
Holdmat
Court admits salt pile dispute details in minor civil case
In a morning session Vo O Lidwall and Carl Newquist appeared for the plaintiff seeking $206.09 for a salt pile bin allegedly removed by the defendant. The plaintiff is represented by J. A. Preery.
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Gulf OF Bothnia
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Wilken
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Deaid
Wos
Edward Riese
Harrington
William Welchla
William
Tuscol
Athena
David A. Thue
Medford
A. Warrett
Sanattok
Leland St. Hendricks
Boathouse
Amerton
Iso Koumantans
Union Pacific
Newlondon
Carranza
Pershing
D. Stewart
Hermiston House OF
Hay
Inter
Mr. Stolner
Eas Oregonians
Portland
Club
Bluestem
Bennet Thompson
Kaiser
Ruters Athena Dispatch
M. Galogeropoulou
Bem
Criek
Wealey N. Matlock
Gay Wyrick
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