04 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
1
Frost ravaged the Milton Freewater region with heavy damage to prune and apple crops and injuring some wheat. Prunes and apples largely spared, but cherries lost. grain fields already jointed show risk. Temperature plunged to 18 degrees, with 25 forecast high later.
Parents of boys in the army and marines are urged to join a parade Saturday as part of a patriotic war anniversary celebration. The procession forms at Hotel Pendleton 1 PM and proceeds via Malin Webb to Happy Canyon pavilion for singing and a community program.
A morning student body meeting nominated Harold Casey for president and Lloyd Montgomery for vice president. Other officers include Jack Heek, Ned Strihorn, Walter Snyder, Merle King, Georgina Fletcher, Frank Enbuck, and Herlan Fell. A校-wide committee was named to plan war work and a student fee proposal was discussed to fund activities. A prank amendment to exclude girls failed amid debate.
A wartime photo from a Chernii camp shows prisoners in a German facility where captives faced deprivation. Report describes men held for hours without food, tortured at times, and observed by guards as they provided soup and bread amid harsh conditions.
Officials and citizens confronted a council quorum shortage as only five members appeared for a meeting at 7:00. With seven required for quorum, several members were absent or unreachable, delaying city business and prompting questions about future sessions and actions to keep proceedings on track.
Washington April 1 state governors and defense leaders meet as national defense council urges drastic action against alleged German sympathizers. Chairman Joannickon of New Hampshire calls for severe punishment including death for traitors to restore public order.
A fragmentary report describes a peace initiative failing to curb aggressive action by Germany. The text references allied reactions and hints at political maneuvers impacting aims to restrain hostilities, with scattered mentions of ministries and authorities.
Fragmented OCR notes claim Lenroot led with about 12 000 votes while references to Milwaukee and April events appear distorted. Mentions Victor L. Wutner and Tomer Davies with unclear totals. No coherent outcome or date details confirmed.
A murder at the censorship office in Washington targets James King and HAL Watthoan, with initial reports blaming a Fleet Med merchant while later theory suggests a quarrel. The incident triggers chaos near state and executive offices, shocking officials and the public.
The Portland team, led by Manager Hill Fieber, faces delays as uniforms have not arrived. Players await gear and practice updates while plans for an evening train departure and potential lineup adjustments are discussed. Local efforts seek to resolve the issue before the next game.
Fragmented text reports Congress delaying a 105 mile gun project with scattered mentions of delays, names, and figures. Other lines refer to related defense items, individuals, and periods, but specifics are unreadable. The piece suggests debate over funding and effectiveness without confirming entities or outcomes.
Washington April 4 The United States plans to increase shipping tied to war efforts to five million tons annually to support imports and re exports for the war trade. The move aims at enhancing port capacity and sustaining wartime logistics amid global disruptions and new trade restrictions.
Treasury announces payment terms for Third Liberty Loan bonds. Payments default to May 28 and July 78 milestones with 5 percent interest plus 29 percent on May 28, 15 percent on July 78, and no percentage on August 10. Early payments incur progressive interest, and special tanks set up a 650 and 100 Pondson & Hetle ranks. Bond denominations include 50 1000 5000 and 2000.
Stores promote thrift stamps as patriotic duty with no commission paid. Merchants across the area back the war savings campaign, offering stamps with purchases while encouraging patron participation without forcing every sale. Clerks follow instructions to support the effort amid strong community response.
President Wilson plans a strong message in Baltimore on Saturday asserting America will fight to the finish and condemning Austrian peace talk as a fake. Administration officials indicate decisive war measures will be announced to deter any peace illusion.
Chicago April 4. Attempts to secure a jury for sedition charges adjourned with two jurors chosen. Judge Landis urged "stronger coffee" as proceedings paused. A woman identified as the defendant George Andretohine’s wife appeared. veniremen examination delayed to 2 PM due to prosecutor’s request. Food protest and fears of coercion cited. district attorney opposed distribution of food supplements at prisons.
Partial bulletins report immediate actions to destroy three Hiroto vessels and note wartime measures. Other lines mention costs, a Tennessee representative, and German actions near Antwerp with reports of gunfire and frontier concerns.
A brief naval bulletin notes lighter submarine losses this week, with limited damage reports and no major casualties. The notice cites cautious patrols and continued anti-submarine efforts, highlighting no confirmed submarine sinkings in the period.
A garbled dispatch claims Petrograd repulsed a German effort aimed at Odessa as the Russian fleet remained loyal in Petrograd. Mixed names and places appear, with references to a Porkidhorian Meet and wartime operations in the Mink Sea, but specifics are unclear.
Field reports from April 4 indicate British and Allied observers compare the first stage of the German push to the Somme battle. Germans may strike again within three days aiming for Amiens. Allied forces, though outnumbered, are prepared as about 1.2 million enemy troops engage, with a portion already withdrawn after early losses.
Lima April 4 Walter B Ritchie first supreme chancellor of the Brights of Pythian of the World died at his home here yesterday from shock suffered in an elevator accident last winter He was author of the Pythian ritual.
In Wilmington Del the Rev Regmund G von Botier of the Leathers church is named president of the National Lutheran March an organization urging welfare of citizens. He opposes war power and calls for peaceful policy while outlining goals for the movement. In Washington April 1 Hacken Sr Wolbers notes the funeral of Mary Kash, daughter of Mr and Mrs Julius Kash, held this afternoon at the Dytlia diebor.
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