21 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1917
Page
1
Wartime report states two German destroyers were sunk and a third possibly lost during a Dover raid attempt by five German destroyers. Two British ships were attacked but remained undamaged with minor casualties. Ten German officers and ninety five men were rescued and imprisoned.
Reports indicate possible centralized control in the United States during war, with overlapping duties among three agencies the agriculture department the federal trade commission and the national defense council prompting calls for economy and streamlined action.
Washington April 21 Opponents to conscription mobilize in a fighting tone. The Mibaster faction seeks to delay the measure as the expiration of the “mering Wuklaee” looms. Senator Chamberlain pilots the halt in the Senate warning of a 210000 officer and 614000 enlisted force if drafted. Five hundred thousand men to be trained. volunteers urged. Voices warn of street unrest as America prepares for possible conscription and broader war mobilization.
Banks may receive subscriptions for government war bonds as authorized, with certificates bearing three percent interest due date July 1. United States Treasury certificates may be redeemed for war bonds if sealed, while savings accounts may be used for the funds.
Mrs Anthony Drexe and Mrs dee Gould lead a society party supporting the Red Cross at the Gina Court in Lakewood. The event showcased prominent ladies contributing to nursing relief efforts.
The five week revival starts at Happy Canyon pavilion with a 7 30 p m opening service. Special guests include 140 voices and Prof and Mrs Irwin. Dr John Quincy Adame Henry, a leading evangelist, arrives tonight and will be guest of honor at a luncheon at the Della Cel emates from several churches will join in conducting the revivals and confer with the evangelist. The meeting will hold final rehearsals tomorrow afternoon at 9 00 o clock.
A call to action invites citizens to attend at Moose Hall tomorrow morning to aid national effort. The meeting outlines plans for emergency organization, military-age registration, and community drills, urging attendance and response to government needs.
April dispatches report Haig pushing toward a stronghold as Gonnelieu falls, artillery heavy and Syrman attacks repulsed. In Washington, official briefings note safety measures by the State Department. The Norwegian windjammer Koneali sinks after hitting a mine. nineteen Americans among the casualties. A French port receives the armed merchantman Onrga.
Washington reports outline efforts to block food and supplies from reaching Germany via Scandinavia. Proposals include air tight seals, naval patrols, and ferries, with adjustments to avoid outright discrimination against neutral trading. Brazil also signals cooperation with the United States to curb Allied supply flows.
Hermiston hosts the county wide contest preliminaries with Stanfield and Hermiston entrants winning. Genevieve Levy Stanfield and Lorene Hall Stanfield top Class A and B, Emily Shotwell Hermiston second. Frances Hill Stanfield and Wilna Whagaman Columbia win Class D. Pivot place winners earn berth to Friday championship in Pendleton.
All Pendleton residents are asked to sign a pledge endorsing duties civil or military for which they are fit and may be called by the republic in this crisis. The pledge, dated April 18, 16 7, expresses full hearted support for the meeting’s resolutions.
Chicago and Portland markets show erratic wheat prices. In Chicago on April 21 May futures opened at 2.35 and traded to 2.31 while July and other months posted mixed moves. In Portland the day’s quotes put wheat at 2.55 and bluestem at 2.32 amid thin trading.
A navy order imposes strict censorship on sailors mail. All outgoing letters must use a prescribed form printed in an accompanying officer’s photo card on file. The policy requires the ship name and station to appear, with signatures limited to authorized crew.
A damaged fragment from an April item notes testing of an air machine with fifteen teams involved. The report is incomplete but mentions an aeroplane and an event at San Francisco. No clear outcomes or dates beyond the month and city.
In Oregonian Special April 1 report Sean Thomson’s two year old was severely stung by honey bees after wandering near a hive as the mother was in the garden. The child was barely saved from death and both mother and baby were later removed from the area.
A garbled telegram reports thousands of Berlin and Spanish workers striking in Magdeburg over bread reductions and annexation fears. Rioting is claimed in several German cities with protests at munition plants, while authorities deny the unrest and cite police suppression.
The document outlines alleged violations of Washington Day Law by local men including Herman Peters and Bart Sawyer discussed in Walla Walla. Attorneys from Walla Walla and a commission report scrutiny of evidence, witness names, and potential dates while noting identity confidence and ongoing investigation.
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