22 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1917
Page
1
Portions of six Teutonic divisions engaged as German troops report about five thousand wounded and sixteen unknown wounded and 174 officers captured since August 20. British offensive resumes between Langemarck and Frauenbers as Canadians defend Lens edge amid heavy German counterattacks and mine shaft clearances.
Will Moore, a prominent Purdletin Democrat, is endorsed for the collector of customs post at Portland by Senator Chamberlain per a Washington dispatch. If Moore wins, the nomination may go before Secretary McAdoo with strong Portland support. the Central Committee and state Republican opposition figure in the background.
In Dover Kent this afternoon three people were killed in an air raid and ten airplanes attacked the area causing injuries and damage. The German raid forced the aircraft to retire inland before reaching deeper targets near the Thames estuary. A hospital reports several wounded and no further details available.
Meacham residents and visitors report lights seen across the sky this summer. Mr Pruitt and Pendleton party say the lights are reflections from arc lamps in nearby towns causing shifting brightness resembling aircraft headlights. He notes the lights appear in directions toward Pilot Rock Athena Walla Walla and similar towns, with atmospheric and geographic conditions creating the illusion. Dozens have reported the phenomenon and Pruitt urges a mountain visit to observe firsthand.
A garbled account shows residents opposing funding for a Boardman school project amid tax concerns and potential board actions. The text mentions a tax payer stance, district decisions, and local officials, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Amsterdam reports no present hope for peace despite the pope's efforts. Michaelis, in a Reichstag committee, said the Allies seek to destroy Germany and rejected any central powers inspired by the Vatican. Socialists welcomed the pope's proposals while conservatives backed Chancellor's stance.
Reports from Viemntill county and eastern Idaho describe fires sparked by German sympathizers and arsonists in multiple locations. Authorities note widespread damage and involvement of several hundred workers aiding firefighting efforts while investigation continues into the mysterious blaze patterns.
Historic meeting marks the first time top relay riders from nations such as Delame Parton Mitchelenmur Hertha Bianewtt Josephind Robes and Ruth Parton will compete in a single race. The September event promises unprecedented speed and rivalry as records may fall.
Washington reports the Senate backed the Gerry amendment for a forty million dollar wealth levy and approved the Lenroot income tax to 20 percent on high incomes, while La Follette proposed alternate rates. Lodge warned war profits must fund the war, and tax dodgers were exposed as calls for wealth seizure grow.
Umatilla County Judge Charles H. Marsh and Pendleton domestic science head Miss Alice Butler were married after securing a Spokane license at 11 20 AM. The couple left Pendleton Monday night and plan a short northeastern Washington honeymoon before returning. The bride, a respected instructor, and the groom, a longtime Pendleton figure, were widely known locally.
Warehouse operators under the new Food Administration bill cannot store grain for more than 30 days for others than the administration or its agent. If wheat remains unsold after 20 days, operators must sell at best price and turn proceeds to the holder of retailer credits. The measure aims to prevent farmers from staking grain at tide time and to stop storage beyond 30 days. Government agents may arrange local warehouse storage for fall stock and ship as needed to mills. Wheat price likely around $2.25 per bushel. hogs at $9.50.
Auk 22 reports confirmed deaths of American leader Chadwick and the chancellor Harold Wills of Hos havte, noting the officials were prominent figures in their communities and their losses impact local governance and wartime leadership.
Reported casualty figures rise as Italians advance across several fronts. Prisoners numbers exceed 13 000 with 211 officers taken. Austrian losses cited at 26 000 dead and wounded. Towns named include Cenois Britof Vanale Bombrez and Res Al. Night fighting features bridges destroyed and artillery barrages.
L Lot Livermore resigns after more than a decade as school clerk. Mary Mickers is selected as his successor for the coming year. Ann Laver is appointed as a replacement, with Philp Parcher hired as manual training supervisor at $1300 for the year. Alice Potter becomes head of the domestic science department.
Grain brief notes Chicago wheat closes at 206 with limited clarity due to OCR errors. Mentions prices, opening and high readings, and Portland references, but many terms are illegible leaving the core fact that wheat finished near 206 in Chicago. Entities: Chicago, Portland.
Fragmentary dispatch from Camp Premont California describes U S Army movements amid a larger campaign. The report notes guards, a captain, and tracking activity with limited readable details.
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