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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1918
Page
12
Lord Moth mers, chairman of the British air, resigns from his post as April 26 report cites leadership change at the company.
Fragmented OCR shows an insurance agency statement from Bentley-Graham Insurance Agency, resident agents Pendleton Oregon. It lists policy related figures and a date line and signatures with financial amounts and corporate references.
Ignatien regrets leaving his post after successfully launching the unification of all forces. The resignation follows publicity surrounding his familial connections to Lord Northcliffe and Lord George in a period of strategic consolidation.
London April 265 A janitor's laziness reportedly saved the lives of hundreds when a South Coast church shelter roof was struck during raids. The shelter was crowded the night before but on the janitor's absence the next night crowding drove people elsewhere, a blast then wrecked the building, leaving only the shelter sign intact.
CHICAGO April 25 President Koneykamp of the Commercial Telegraphers union said preparations for a nationwide strike were being drafted. He wired Carson president of Western Union and government officials to seek a resolution that avoids restricting the right to organize.
Mrs Fairbanks Dougian Fairbanks Jr seven live at New York Hotel while Fairbanks travels for the government to promote the Third Liberty Loan. He dismisses questions about a movie actress naming her and refers to German propaganda as hindering his work.
Washington April 56. War Industries Board officials say measures to control all wool were taken after a conference with woolgrowers. It is unclear if outright expropriation will be used, depending on growers' attitude. Basic price has been agreed but differentials not worked out.
Diary entries from the front recount a dramatic duel in which French Lieutenant Fonck shot down a German ace while another German pilot killed in an ensuing incident. The narrative describes the German aviator who downed a French plane and was later killed by French artillery, amid multiple air combat diary notes from the Mulhouse front.
An ominous health tonic column promotes a chocolate coated pill named Blood and Iron. It claims to improve digestion and vitality by supplying iron, with bold assertions of strength equal to any rival. The piece touts easy absorption and nerve and brain support, promising satisfaction and a rejuvenated, rosy complexion.
Washington reports forty nine names on today's casualty list with two killed in action and one death from gunshot wounds. It notes all died of wounds, seven from disease, four from accident, five severely wounded, twenty four slightly wounded, including non-specific units and dates.
Sir Douglas Haig, born June 19, 1861 at Beford, is hailed as a uniquely accomplished soldier and commander of the British armies in the West Front. His career spans service from the Sudan campaigns through India, and he led key actions at Mons, Marne, Ypres, Neuve Chapelle, and Festubert, with later successes in the battles of the Somme and Arras as head of the British forces.
In Mnean Luneville April 25 a New York sergeant was buried when shelling hit his position. Dug out after a day, he remained calm and urged rescuers to stay safe. A second shell collapse buried him again, sealing his grave.
April 26 report from Loreaine describes the American regiment receiving the Croix de Guerre for repelling a five day German attack northwest of Toul. An American soldier recounts close combat on the Martigny raid, the shelling, and a brave moment as he shouted through the noise. An alleged fake extra newsman was jailed in Philadelphia on April 23 for selling papers under a false pretence.
Report by Fred Ferguson from United Press describes a wartime scene with American army units near Lorraine in March. The dispatch notes tense air raids, improvised defenses, and civilian reactions as the front lines shift.
A fragment describes a magistrate noting the danger of fake disaster reports aimed at alarming the public about the army and navy. It mentions an account of a sinking of an American battleship called Ababam Krup, and a three year old involved case sent to the county jail for ten days.
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