03 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1918
Page
1
British dispatch reports repulse of enemy attack in Arras sector with German casualties left in the field. Near Ayette and Loon area operations captured prisoners and machine guns. Raids northeast of Serre and Poelonpelle yielded prisoners and matériel. prisoners taken and guns recovered.
Paris dispatch April 3 reports German command redirecting effort away from Parla and Amiens towards Amiens axis while aiming to encircle. Artillery heavy near Monte Didier with six inch guns active. French air raids Thursday and Monday scored 1,400 hits on trenches roads and camps near Ham Chiuny Noron, eight Germans down.
Government in Washington on April 1 states Americans will stand firm in the face of crisis. The secretary remarks the world will judge the nation by its resolve and the necessity to endure. The speech emphasizes duty over ease and the collective effort required to persevere.
City officials and commercial group discuss depot grounds health and maintenance at Happy Canyon with planned summer improvements. Eight new members join the local club, including A W Mobinson, M Mokering, C Mreneh, H Borne, and others from nearby businesses and organizations.
A fragmented clippage notes a bombardment event affecting Thai territory and nearby sites. Names and precise locations are unreadable, with no clear casualty or outcome details available in the legible portion.
R W Ritner, Umatilla County official and secretary of the local American Red Cross chapter, sails for France in a foreign service role. He plans to leave Pendleton late this week after finalizing county office duties and will join the national staff in New York by April 10.
Kansas City reports a resolved laundry strike with a wage increase for workers. The settlement aims to raise the minimum wage and restore normal operations, as 20 000 employees are expected to benefit from the accord and return to work.
Amid 1918 Liberty Loan mobilization, Tene Deton officials order local merchants to close from 12 to 3 on Saturday April 6 to support the Liberty Day campaign. A three hour suspension of business aims to boost patriotism, with a parade and community events organized by the Commercial Association and city authorities.
Enemy bombardment continues at Toul as mud and rain hamper Allied efforts. The front line experiences grueling conditions with artillery fire and resupply challenges affecting operations around the contested sector.
Rough war time dispatch summarizes election results and Allied conduct. It notes socialists defeated by a large majority, Ford allied leadership signals, and American forces preparing for major offensives. Reports discuss mobilization, supply lines, and forthcoming shifts to European fronts with emphasis on unity and victory.
Milwaukee April 3 Wisconsin votes show Victor Berger defeated in the senatorial race Irvine Lenroot Republican leads Democrat Joseph Davies by about 80 000 votes with county totals Lenroot 1174 436 Davies 112 507 Davies concedes but incomplete county results still favor Lenroot A socialist victory noted in Milwaukee with Mayor-elect Hosmer reelected and Democratic sweep in Kansas City voters.
Unclear OCR text reports German and Allied movements with mentions of divisions and withdrawals. The fragment references Nassau Amsterdam and Italian/Vichy era topics, describing battles, supply lines, and strategic aims with little coherent detail. Entities include Germany, Italy, and Allied forces, plus derailed mentions of locations and dates.
In Washington April, congressional action accelerates policy efforts as lawmakers push rapid measures. Key figures Katy and Chie lead discussions on spending, naval bills, and welfare funding while parties debate timelines and veto risks.
A California man was ousted for displaying disloyalty amid wartime concerns. The report notes official actions by local authorities and cites admission of disloyal conduct. Details are dense due to OCR errors but indicate enforcement of loyalty expectations.
A brief item notes Ukraine ships bread to Berlin with shipments passing through rail ports supervised by Cerpane, as trains move supplies from Riel to the German capital. The report mentions April and indicates ongoing food aid logistics.
Quebec remained quiet after riots with streets deserted and interurbana canceled. Military forces kept pedestrians moving and control maintained following the violence.
Washington April casualty reports are approved by the war department after Secretary Baker orders that all expeditionary news be published by General Pershing.
A cyclone sweeping Montgomery and Stoddard counties in Missouri left six dead. Reports indicate widespread damage across the region with collapsed buildings and unconfirmed injury totals. Weather officials warned residents to seek shelter and monitor updates as crews assess the extent of the disaster.
County officials announce Pendleton’s Liberty Loan drive with a 750000 bond target. The plan outlines community quotas, student participation, and the overall state slogan Over the Top in a Week, urging local support and fundraising through the campaign across districts.
Historic Portland baseball unit arrives by morning train, preps for early week scrimmage as manager outlines lineup and travel plans. Notables include pitchers and fielders listed with positions and anticipated duties ahead of next slate.
Chicago voters delivered a decisive shift in the council race with every Socialist candidate defeated in 20 wards. William Hale Thompson backed candidates also fell, signaling a strong repudiation of his war policies as voters sought Democratic control and two Sachlite holdover aldermen in the new council. The campaign was marked by intense partisan tension and anti Thompson sentiment across neighborhoods.
I W W secretary found guilty by jury in district court at St Maries Idaho after an hour of deliberation. Sentencing set for May 1. Nelson accused of involvement in a commercial scandal. court heard testimony about alleged bribery and disruption. Local authorities and federal agents were reported as involved.
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