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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
7
A混混 fragment details Russellites fined and jailed for city ordinance violations amid court proceedings. Judges questioned defendants as they pleaded, with authorities noting disruptive conduct and religious affiliation. Nearby reports cover Yakima shipping, loyalty arrests, and Liberty Day hesitations, plus a Spokane case under federal law.
Washington April 33 reports from the army quartermaster state soldiers consume four and a half pounds of food daily. The plan lists 1,500,000 pounds beef, 226,000 pounds bacon, 216,000 ham, 196,000 pounds tomatoes, 226,000 cans milk, and 2,900 bottles of tomato juice per day.
A clipped oblique note from Deer Taland dated April 26 describes a community effort knitting sweaters for hospital patients. It mentions a 02 year old child and several named individuals, with plans to create Serbian squares and a small group contributing time and materials.
A woman candidate addressed voters urging the electorate to form an opinion and participate in legislative matters. The remark emphasized mobilizing women nationwide to influence policy through voting.
Pendleton Mod and Gun Club hosts a Pendle ton and Heppner trapshooting event at local grounds this Sunday. Six events include two 25 bird, two 18 bird, and two 10 bird shoots. Proceeds from the first event go to Red Cross. other money funds unspecified prizes and payouts.
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New York on April 24 displays silver stars indicating wounded soldiers. Stars appear on flags and on family dogs in city quarters to show communal grief. Lt Col Nathan McCherney of the western department rules silver stars may be shown for soldiers invalided home or recuperating wounds.
A shipbuilder implicated in a large wartime contract dispute was arrested Friday and then held after federal authorities uncovering a campaign of distribution of controversial leaflets. Eight others were detained, and hundreds of copies of a pamphlet tied to the incident were found among materials associated with an international religious group. The suspect, linked to the alleged scheme, remained in custody as questions about motive and financing emerged during the investigation.
A fragmented report from April 25 notes the loyal Russians endure hardship and upheaval as troops face strain and betrayal within the ranks. It highlights patriotic duty and the impact of internal strife on military efforts during a tense period.
Reports describe many officers allied to the cause traveling from Harbin and Vladivostok toward America, disguising themselves in civilian clothes, seeking entry into U S forces or positions as instructors. In Vladivostok, some await escape while others are watched and punished, revealing turmoil among former commanders.
A pioneer landmark on the old Oregon Central Military Road three miles south of Quitridan was burned by five early Sunday morning. The house, built Christmas Day 1669, had housed Mrs. Josuit known as Auntie HV to Willamette Valley settlers. She lost all her personal property in the fire with no insurance.
Sergi recounts his brutal World War I experiences against German forces in France. Christopher Jones of the Royal British Field Artillery describes wounds, captivity, and survival after sustained battles near Albert, the hammering of civilians, and chaotic retreats. He recalls German bomb threats to children, bayonet charges, and escape from a munitions factory area, ending with a tense escape and return.
Athena residents report Road Scarifier 18 at Blue Mountain station and a series of school events. Seventh and Eighth grades played on Friday while the Junior Red Cross hosted a Silver Tea. Weston staged Our Minister's Honeymoon with a Weston band concert on Main Street ahead of the show.
A Buenos Aires report claims a wireless transmitter in South America feeds a pro German movement in Uruguay. Newspapers say German authorities receive advance notices, with suspected secret wireless links in the Andes region and daily German communications arriving by cable.
Letters from President Wilson and Mrs Wilson express deep sorrow on the death of Serm. Maj. Etienne De Sadeleer, killed at Amiens on March 24 during German bombardment. The Belgian officer served on the mission to the United States and was noted for loyal service to Belgium amid the war.
The Cambridge university plans indicate Harvard's senior class will be the smallest in years, with about 160 men enrolled for graduation. Some who left college to pursue other work may return to complete degrees in June, allowing several to rejoin for the commencement week exercises.
A cabinet action hints at full rotation of airplane production services. Officials indicate a move toward expanding aerospace output with potential policy support and funding. The report notes government interest in accelerating wartime or strategic aircraft development.
April 19 London reports say American soldiers guarding royalty chatted with officers and men during visits to war plants and a tank tour near Sandringham. A kingly joke and autograph requests followed, and the monarch rode a tank at Lincoln, joking that crashes are less bad than a destroyer at sea. The scene reflected mutual admiration as King and Queen praised American resolve and humor.
The British star Charlie Chaplin faces a $540,000 breach of contract case while on a Liberty Loan tour. Justice Guy ruled that touring for the government does not exempt him from civil process, leaving an attachment on Chaplin's property and a pending suit by Exseaway Mini Company over a missed July 1915 to January 1916 engagement. Chaplin argues immunity as a government performer.
Capt. Wondrow Woodbridge, a cousin of President Wilson, was lightly wounded in France. He previously practiced law in Denver and joined the Colorado guard during the Mexican trouble, later commissioned as a second lieutenant at Bisex in May 1917. He was a graduate of the University of Colorado.
New York dispatch reports Houdson Maxim declares he believes some of the ammunition used by German forces on the western front is supplied by the Bolsheviks. The claim notes a vast amount of war material funneled from Russia.
A garbled report from Aberdeen April 1 announces an ordinance banning any public discussion or writing promoting cabetage. Owners of buildings linked to cabetage face fines and imprisonment under enforcement terms. The piece ends with a fragment about a poet’s memory returning to him.
Washington April 8 J W Ganeng of Portland was named chairman of the North Pacific Coast division eight of the United Meat food administration milling division. The report notes his appointment amid wartime recall and the agency's efforts to stabilize essential goods while coping with shortages.
An inquiry examines a deposition with J P Morgan Co in New York City involving Humbert and a $20,000 sum tied to the Bolo Pacha treason. The investigation traces the alleged receipt and suspects the source of funds as part of the broader case.
Near Seldheprey American girls wearing gas masks aided soldiers during a savage bombardment. They woke to the shells and attempted to remove their masks to help, one girl aiding the other before fainting from the effort.
April s. A number of American airmen attended the funeral of Manfred von Richthofen, the famed German ace, in France. Descriptions recall his final dogfight and the downing of his aircraft. The report notes the aerial combat over the White Lie, with allied pilots witnessing the crash and the German ace’s death.
100 acres of wheat and 15 acres of alfalfa watered by electric power offered for sale 1 1 4 miles north of Touchet Washington. Cash price 2500 dollars with balance terms. Contact James Anspauch Toucher Wash.
A garbled plea references a betrayal notice tied to Pendictom region and seven miler roadwork. It mentions a regimental place, Neoweander date, and a marine context with a white sear object. Owner claims compensation via a four pay location and charger from Dave Horn in Dendioten Uregoen.
A local farm implement advertises the Penderton Weeder promising faster weed control. The note emphasizes saving one third of the time and better results, urging readers to order now. Address given at 643 Cotton Wood.
Amid chaotic battle debris a lone airman gains a hero’s tribute as coffins lie in a field hospital. Soldiers and officers, faces tense, recall sorties while ceremonies honor fallen comrades, planes overhead tracing parabolic arcs above the crowd. The scene blends grief with disciplined remembrance.
Calgary April 17 Figures for this year crop from United Farmers of Alberta show a 60 percent rise in fall sowing for Alberta. The plan calls for a total acreage of about 6 000 000 in wheat and other grains with a projected value around 3 000 000 as spring farm worth.
Tortha Henderson transfers property to Ted Wheeler with partial location data in South area in Township 1 Port, lot 38. A Hornet transfers to Cheater with unclear parcel details at $1.4-2 and 16, bipek age 65, Jacob Vatabr of Wallawate listed in the document with $10 stake in SE 3-4 sw, township 1.
The Interior Department announces a public sale by the General Land Office to the highest bidder not below 82.00 per acre. Bidding begins at 10 o clock A M on June 18 18?? at the office. Lands described include SE section 1 and NE section 1? and other parcels. Persons with claims or objections may appear at the time and place of sale. Denied bidders and bidders must comply with formalities.
By virtue of an execution issued out of the court of Vinatife County the sheriff will sell the described real property on the faith day of March at public auction for cash to satisfy the decree and costs. The property lies in section 65 west 20 degrees south, with lines and bounds described, and will be sold to the highest bidder. The sale is ordered by the court and supervised by Sheriff TAYLOR and Deputy MARIN on the public court house steps in Mendieton. The defendant Loula Leistner is named in the decree against the property subject to the mortgage and costs.
Fragments indicate a legal summons and complaint in an Oregon case. The document names parties, outlines appearance requirements, and references a decree and bonds. It mentions a marital or property dispute and a petition for writ or relief with court dates and publication terms.
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