Boat Scheme for Columbia Proves Fake
A Columbia area report exposes a bogus boat scheme claiming to aid local fishermen. Officials warn residents to avoid investments and report suspected fraud.
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Columbia
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1917
Page
1
Eastern Backer Claims No Knowledge of Agent Plan
Chicago Aug 11 Special. In defense of Pacific Northwest friends and himself Wallace Struble recounts the origin and status of the Columbia Transportation System proposal. He details Dormiteer and Graham arranging an all steel fleet on the Columbia near Astoria with an eastern backer Alvin W. Krowl of New York promising funds, but after a year no money or progress has been raised or expended on preliminaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Paul C. Dormitear
Kittwell
Eallstom
Low Angels
Amorin
Rk. A Graham
Columbia River
Graham
Dormiteer
My. Gel
Seaview
Dorm’ Tler
Astoria
Alvin W. Krowl
Equitable Tras Company
New York City
Pormiteer
Citiaene
Columbia Beam
Return to Pendleton After Thirty Quiet Years
Mr White revisits Pendleton after a 30 year absence. He surveys the old town, recalls familiar faces, and reconnects with remaining men of his era. The piece notes his service in India and hints at a wartime memory long carried, as he seeks dialogue with old friends and reflects on years past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Old Telemade
Mr White
Million gift funds base hospitals for soldiers
Senator George E. Chamberlain stands with President Wilson as Ellis members announce a million dollar donation from the B. P. O. E. to equip base hospitals for soldiers during a delegation visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Chamberlain
Wilson
Ellis
La Follette Seeks Peace Terms Without Victory
Senator La Follette proposes a resolution calling for a universal peace framework based on no territorial gains or indemnities, demanding a declaration of wartime aims from entente powers and a new international fund to support peace, while opposing prolonging the war for any belligerent. The move signals a demand for a peace without victory and a public debate on Germany terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
le Follette
Relchwine
Wilvon
Entente
United States
Antiaroms Hirtby
Europe
World News Flashes On Steps Approved Contracts
Washington August 11 The Slipplay bom has approved contracts for six wooden and sixty steel ships costing one hundred million dollars. Geethals drew the contracts but delays remained until Admiral Caps could approve them. Caps made slight changes in the contracts. Meanwhile reports from London and other cities note allied actions and strategic moves in Europe and the Pacific as nations press toward final coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sliplay Bom
Geethals
Admiral Caps
Capp
Butte Awaits Martial Law Amid Labor Tensions
Aug 11 Butte reports martial law generally expected as street unrest grows. Copper strike looms with miners and workers pressing for wage increases and a pivotal vote scheduled Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butt
le Telhewerd Bhieckners
Anasconda Copper Company
Peigred
Sheepmen to Meet Herbert Hoover in Washington
Herbert Hoover, described as a wartime leader, will convene a meeting of sheep men in Washington to discuss industry impacts of fund control policy. B IL J. On. Hurgese, officer of the National Wool Growers Association, has been notified to attend. The association will send representatives to Hoover to shape a cooperative plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Haw
Fond
BIL
J. ON
Hurgese
National Wool Grower’ Association
National Association
Howrer
Attlankis Stelkebroa Hers Kansas City Capers Report
A garbled Kansas City dispatch reports a violent incident as 200 striking workers attack and damage transportation facilities. The text is heavily corrupted but indicates a large, possibly coordinated disruption with injuries mentioned and confrontation with authorities or security forces.
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Attlankis Stelkebroa
Kansas City
Ans
Witwet
Hite Ieee
Great Battle In The East Near Suchiten Itie
The war office reports a great battle has raged since Wednesday along the Sichiten river in Roumania as Roumanians resist German assault. Roumanians retreat across the river and later counterattack. Germany renewed offensives toward Brody while Pistoly and Chur min attacks in the Sereth and Schavo Valleys faltered.
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Pethograd
War Office
Sichiten
Roumanis
Germany
Brody
Sereth
Schavo Valles
Exemption and draft results from Umatilla County
The article lists men examined for the draft, exemptions filed, and disability rejections. It details counts from Umatilla County, transfers, and the district board's provisional certification list for La Grande, including names such as John Edward Button Jr and Edward Ledke, with notes on exemptions, citizenship issues, and missing reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla County
Distret Board of
la Grande
Incal Board
Kets
John Ealward Button, Jr
Tmatilia
The
Sir McFaul
Wille
Trial Board
Beard Today
Clini
Martin Conrad
This Ciy
Bihoelo
Conrad
Earl Zehrung
Pendleton
Jesse A. Keane
James Ollie Rowan
George Hans Peterson
Juniper
John Edward Butson Jr
Umatilla
Thornton G. Willams
Peter R. McIntyre
Adama
Richard H. Thom
Hermiston
Roy F. Alexander
John 8. Sheasley
Pendieton
Edward Dopuis
Nolin
Lawrence George Collins
William HK. Tompkina
Weston
Ed Ward
Submarine Disaster Described In Atlantic Dispatch
Aug 11 reports from Atlantic Pot that the American mothship Carmela arrived with accounts of German barbarity. A submarine attacked the vessel and left Americans to die as a British warship appeared, saving Choten and others.
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Atlantic Pot
Choten
Wheat price notes show mixed today across markets
A scrambled market update lists Sept wheat around 2.14 at Chicago and near 2.46 to 2.47 in Portland with other quotes at 2.98 and 2.15 in scattered listings. The report cites special to the Elan Oregon publication with dated notes from August 11.
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Chicago
Ave
Rush ing work on new contonments
New York reports widespread rushing of work on new cantonments. About forty men are employed linking America’s event cannonment to completion by September, with the work moving under wartime executive control authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Etrig
Hunting season may be delayed in Salem area
Vice State Forester Elliott announced possible delays to the hunting season in Salem area as weather and water conditions threaten to push back the opening date. Officials will monitor conditions and announce a firm start once safety and access are assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Granite
Allurt F Michael Jr
Pilot Rock
Jose Ro Armed
Behe
Jac KR
Jacobewn
Helix
Walter B Kirk
Ukiah
Caries A Patehior Penpee
Viet & Wy
Ashen
Salem
Aur
Elliott
Celebrations Planned as Army Units Depart for Camps
Washington Aug 11 The secretary has approved celebrations when national army contingents depart for their camps September 4. The president will create a holiday and governors are expected to issue proclamations urging observance of the motivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baker
United States
German Attacks Repulsed Near Ypres
British forces repelled German attacks east of Ypres as they halted efforts to retake ground the Allies had recently gained. Allied troops pressed advantage along the Yser area and achieved gains previously secured by British units.
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London
Haix Heerer
Ypres
Hale
Yourfee-Melin
Sham Battle Planned on Western Front Amid Fire Attacks
Fragmentary text describes an planned sham battle on the Western Front with references to American headquarters and French fire. The garbled lines mention charges for warmth, detonations, and a scene where a group advances amid bombardment.
Henderson resigns from war council amid Stockholm conference row
London Aug 11 Arthur Henderson minister without portfolio and Labor member of the war council has resigned his post. His action followed criticism over his meeting with French socialists linked to the Stockholm conference. He defended himself as Labor leader not British official. The move comes as Lloyd George reconstructs the cabinet and the Stockholm affair stirs officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Arthur Henderson
War Council
Henderson
Stockholm
Britain
Paris
Lloyd.George Reconstruction
Germans Face Flanders Defenses As Crown Prince Attacks
French and German war news report aggressive actions by the crown prince in Flanders and on the Chemin Des Dames and Moronvilliers crests. German morale weakens as prisoners are scarce and French forces press arrests amid a shifting front strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders
Aisne
Champagne
Chemin Des Dames
Moronvillera
Ali
Lumber Strike Expands Across Oregon and Washington
The eight hour day dispute drives action as workers at Pacific Coast Pipe Company refuse to work, extending a regional lumber strike. The movement spreads through portions of Oregon and Washington, pressing for fair labor conditions and a return to established shifts.
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Gseattle
Oregon and Parte
Washington
Pacific Coa Pipe Company
Ramvel
Teber
Starrlords
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