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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1917
Page
1
Aug 17 report from Lens front cites German counterattacks near St Quentin and destruction around the cathedral. French HQ notes the city under bombardment with fires and smoke, as German forces retreat and evacuate the region amid ongoing shelling.
Amsterdam August 1 The German press reaction to the pope peace note is mixed with many allied observers saying the Germany inspired plan may not be fully supported The Catholic paper praised the pontiffs initiative while others offered no comment or pressed for different terms and colonies policy
The article describes a luxury belt gifted to the Police Gazette belt with a gold mandie and inscription. It notes the belt as a prestigious trophy minted to honor a Ducking here and mentions past winners like Jochwon Sindi and Charmpl en bronche tueter.
Washington, Jan. 17. Pending investigation of alleged pro-German utterances, the Senate military affairs committee postponed the confirmation of Colonel Carl Reichmann. The committee amended the confirmation of several new major generals, while others were left unresolved amid the inquiry.
President plans to confer again with the War Department on exempting men with families from draft. He notes considerable division on the issue and says he will urge careful consideration of claims and the public view before acting. The message emphasizes fairness and asks the department to include aliens in the draft deliberations.
The Second Rainbow Division, composed of guardsmen from New England and the Northeast, will depart soon for abroad. Major General Clarence R. Edwards will command the division, with detachments moving to the southern camp as preparations continue, and the last guard company ready by September 4.
German policy and the Stockholm conference loom as a government official states Germany will not be represented. The text also references Allied reactions to military actions with mentions of stations, orders, and shifts in control amid wartime events.
Smythe brothers ship a load of lambs described as the heaviest trainload yet, averaging 584 pounds each despite unfavored weather and a one hour trip. The flock originated from Arlington and Lincoln origin, wintered at Wenaha range, and were laided at Gibbon, with high quality per Shurte.
Aug 17 report from Washington lists multiple mis-spelled agency items and personnel shuffles. Names include Alaska Whilile ton California Ne Win Montana and Uiity. assignment to American Date remains unclear. The president proposes changes at cabinet level as part of a broader reshuffle.
Troop D arrives to a warm reception with crowds cheering their march and a formal welcome. Officers note uniforms are complete and physical exams nearly finished before departure for training. Troopers plan river outing and expect later rifle training, with some to remain at the camp.
Washington Aug 7. Federal action will be used in Washington Idaho and Oregon if needed to keep War Industries free from IWW activities official notice. If the threatened IWW tribe is called the department of Justice will and for troops.
In Pendleton, two houses suffered from the draft impact, while others remain unaffected. The story highlights three Collins siblings drawn for service, Lawrence and Wilbur, with their widow mother at You Rest Court Street. The elder sought exemption due to a dependent mother. the younger had a physical defect exempting him initially, then faced medical reexamination and eventual rejection.
Five additional exemption requests are denied by the board in a county hearing. Names include John Nathan Florett of Echo and Charles Eugene Tompkins of Preweter along with Frank Graham of Wer tan and Paul H. Calkin of Milton. Several petitioners are pursuing pendente petitions and two plan to file affidavits for La Grande. An extraordinary legislative session will convene in Indianapolis on August 17 to consider price-related measures.
Avie Patten Saeki Godden of Dano PUP led a New York shopping expedition, teaching the hula to Americans. She introduced the dance to many society gatherings at Newport, aiming to share native folk culture with sons and daughters of wealthy New York residents and visitors.
Report from London shows all allies delaying a reply to the pope’s proposal for ending the war until a coordinated conference among allied powers convenes. Officials indicate broader consultation will determine their response and potential terms.
Seventy officers from the training camps are chosen for service in France. Seventeen officers will head to the front, including 36 first lieutenants of cavalry or infantry, 42 second lieutenants of infantry, and 13 first lieutenants of field artillery.
The federal trade commission has completed its inventory of steel production and will submit the report to the President. The inquiry’s delay and government confusion may push the President to set a price on all steel products immediately.
Petrograd dispatch reports General Korniloff strengthening army morale after a long conference with Kerensky. He hopes the army can be fully regenerated soon as measures bolster combat readiness and spirit. A Moscow correspondent notes widespread Social Democrat issues and calls for reform amid political instability.
Canadians regained ground after heavy fighting near Aug. 13 at Haitish. German assaults on the neglected front were repelled, with Canadian artillery and ground troops driving back attackers. Casualty estimates rise as prisoners are counted and lines stabilize by Thursday dawn.
Market brief notes a decline in Portland wheat prices with opening and closing figures 82.08 and 82.47 amid fluctuations. The messy OCR includes stray characters and partial dates but indicates a downturn in the market section for Portland crops and commodity pricing.
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