15 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1918
Page
1
The War Department weekly summary describes a turning point in the fighting as German offensives gain limited objectives while Allied reserves begin renewed attack. It cautions the enemy can still drive toward victory unless Allied pressure increases and lines hold under renewed German efforts.
Reports from Pacific northwest crop correspondents indicate the 1918 wheat outlook is highly favorable. Spring and winter acreage show a peak, with Oregon Idaho and Washington reporting strong winter wheat conditions and minimal cold damage. Spring wheat areas rise across all three states, led by substantial increases in Oregon and Washington compared with 1917. Initial sowing conditions appear very good, signaling a possible record yield.
General Crowder orders a prohibition between May and the third of May 46,002. Men nationwide are urged to report in May all remaining units of the first draft. Oregon 261 and Washington 414 are cited amid a surge in mobilization appeals.
An unclear fragment mentions April 18 events at a location in Ocean County with references to a lieutenant and a wife, plus a Warne family name, but details are unreadable and no definite actions or outcomes emerge.
Washington April 15 Eighteen wooden ships totaling 3000 tons will be launched May first chairman Hurley today announced Special trains bearing timbers from the Pacific lumber yards are rushed across the continent in one fifth the usual time to speed shipyard work The emergency order will bring Atlantic and Gulf yards up to par with the West Also 20000 more tons of wooden ships have been launched this month under private contract A compilation of Oregon shipping records shows 127 weeks built contracted for or underway
United States Senator William J. Stone of Missouri died at his home after a severe stroke. He had shown brief improvement before a final hemorrhage ended his life. The Senate balance shifts to 60 Democrats and 44 Republicans with Stone's passing noted alongside recent deaths.
Amsterdam reports on the Hat War front near Lille as German soldiers fail to break English lines. A German dispatch claims the army endured intensified shelling and suffered losses, while the English reportedly held firm and repelled assaults during the late April campaigns.
In Washington on April 15 the house adjourned to attend funeral services for Senator Alion. Speaker and leaders issued condolences as members paused legislative business to honor the late senator.
New York April 15 German assault attempts test American morale as U S troops, reinforced by British, repulse heavy attacks near Toul, with 19 Germans captured in French and American lines. Paris reports 150 prisoners taken in operations between Monte Didier and Neyan. details describe success against German advances and prisoner gains.
Nations call for 48 000 more draft men to May 1 reached Umatilla County. Local draft board sent notices for 13 men to Port McDonwell and Crptewie, with 17 named to report earlier, as remaining quota adjusts to nine. Names include Gut Mateon Portland and Joseph Coffman Lee Anvil.
A Saturday evening meeting at the Commercial chat room heard warnings about gardening difficulties. Mayor Vaughan announced city plans to plow vacant lots for gardeners free of charge and to survey the area for irrigation and water access amid a drought.
Amsterdam dispatch says Austrian Hungary foreign minister Czernin resigned and the emperor accepted the resignation. Militarists opposed him for pacifist tendencies. Washington reports the resignation attributed to power struggles but military leaders pressed for a stronger stance and broader peace efforts.
A troop train derailed on the tang Istend rail line on Long Island. Ten killed, 26 seriously injured, and 15 passengers listed as minor. Cause not yet known. Names unavailable due to incomplete records.
Sixteen Pendleton gun club members braved cold winds to contest the Eyopire trap shoot in Heppner. After tough conditions, Pendleton and Heppner tied with high scores of 114, Pendleton ending the event without a win. individual scores included Ed Atkins 25 and W. Pencer 29 among others, with many Pendleton competitors earning top honors in various events.
Amsterdam and London dispatches report German fourth and sixth armies checked with heavy Allied firepower. British artillery, machine guns, and repairs slow the German drive toward Hazebrouck and Lille. Despite ongoing fighting, German attacks grow feeble and Allied resistance strengthens, with captured enemy prisoners and halted advances near Neuve and Somme sectors.
Umatilla County leads statewide sales in War Savings Stamps and bonds being tallied by State Distributor Joe A. Currey. County Chairman Hey T Bishop of Pendleton spearheads the drive with notable school and public support. Multnomah and other counties trail, while Baker, Gilliam, Jackson, Sherman, and Umatilla push notable totals.
Fragmentary OCR shows Kaiser and Prater featured prominently in a local theater report. Mentions of performances, venues, and dates are garbled but indicate a strong turnout and discussion of schedule changes. No clear names beyond Kaiser and Prater are reliably identifiable.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a person or item age reference and a dental term but lacks clear names, places, dates, or events to form a full readable item. The readable words suggest a local notice or brief mention but provide no verifiable action or outcome.
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