Army Behind Army in France Lacks Labor and Supplies
J. W. Pegler reports from the American line of communications in France that the rear organization of the U S Army is thin on men and materials. Carpenters joiners and general labor are in short supply while transport consumes bulk tonnage. The medical base is sufficient but storage wastes supplies. French labor aids in handling crates and the aviation center trains personnel for potential repatriation and combat air service.
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J. W. Pegler
France
America
Mole Hills
Scheda
Ready to Raise Hell With Devil.s Sundays Go to L A
The Sundays plan a major three city revival tour beginning in Los Angeles after spending the summer at Hood River. Bill declares they will stage a humdinger series of meetings and head south with the Shasta Limited. A 100 pound theft of newspaper clippings about Eastern revivals linked to John D Rockefeller Jr. arrives as they prepare to depart.
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United Press
Portland
Los Angeles
Bill
Shasta Limited
Hoodriver
California City
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Poindexter Secures Oil for Lincoln Ferry Operation
The government allows Standard Oil Co to sell ships to King county for operating the ferry Lincoln between Madison Park and Kirkland. Senator Miles Poindexter leads the Washington delegation in obtaining permission after many tankers were commandeered. Lincoln carries U S mail and moved 55 000 passengers last month.
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Standard Oil Co
King County
Lincoln
Madison Park
Kirkland
Washington
Congress
Miles Poindexter
U.S
Trial of Alaska teacher in murder case races to finish
The trial of A B McLean, a government teacher, charged with murdering his native wife, continues at Seward Alaska and must end by Monday to avoid keeping witnesses in town all winter. The last boat to Bristol Bay leaves September 3.
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United Presse
Seward
Alaska
A. BE
Indictments Filed Against 16 Auto Accessory Makers
A New York grand jury indicted 16 manufacturers of automobile accessories on charges of conspiracy to restrain trade on Thursday. One named firm is Ballou and Wright of Portland Oregon.
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New York
Ballou & Wright
Portland
Ore
Italians Press On In Triple Front Assaults In Italy
Italian forces renewed attacks on three Austrian fronts near the Bainizza plateau as Austrian reinforcements arrived. Rome reported strong counterattacks from the Austrians against the new Italian positions, while a general lull settled over the fighting zone.
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London
Italy
Bainsizza
Rome
Haig reports repulse of enemy air raid north of Arleux
British lines repelled an enemy air raid north of Arleux en Forette after a heavy bombardment of forward positions, according to Field Marshal Haig. The report was released by United Press Leased Wire from London.
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United Preas
London
Arleux En Forelle
Field Marshal
Haig
Fire Threatens Water Supply Near La Grande
A large fire near La Grande endangers the town's water dam as Montana blazes spread alarms across the Northwest. Soldiers and Home Guard rush to the lines while statewide recruitment for firefighting expands. Other fronts in the Columbia river canyon and Linn county show improvement.
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United Press
Portland
la Grande
Montana
Northwest
Columbia River Canyon
Linn County
Oregon
Big Benefit Tonight for Athletic Fund
A large carnival at the Arena Friday night will raise funds for the Posts Intelligencer athletic fund. Officers and men from all military branches and various patriotic groups will participate in the event.
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Uncle Sam's
Naval Service
Posts Intelligencer Athletic Fund
Mars Exempted From Military Service For Marriage
Arthur P. Mars of 620 Pike Street was exempted from military service by the district board due to his marriage. The local board, after investigation, certified him for service though his registration card shows no lineal descent from the Mars of ancient war fame.
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Arthur P. Mars
Pike St
Altho
Mars
Mars of
Judge Whipple Fines Self For Traffic Violation
Roseburg Oregon August 31 City Recorder and municipal judge R L Whipple pleaded guilty before himself to a city traffic violation and imposed a fine of one dollar which he paid.
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Hy United Press
Roseburg
Ore
R. L. Whipple
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