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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1918
Page
1
Aug 24 reports say French command controls communications at Noyon and push highlights near Soissons. Mangin advances along the Ailette and Divette banks while Germans resist stiffly north of Soissons. new divisions are described as fresh and poised for a decisive move.
American airmen dropped 26 bombs on Conflank with six direct hits. Five strikes hit railroad yards and another target, a military warehouse. All Americans returned safely amid German fighters and heavy anti air fire. Verdier, former Lafayette unit chief, killed in action. Maul Verdier of San Francisco recently visited the Pacific Northwest on a special mission for France.
Seventeen men registered for army service and thirty seven more aged twenty one or older by June 5 have filed with the county clerk. Additional registrations are due tonight by 1 o’clock at Pendleton. Names include King Kilppantower and others across Oregon and Idaho. Италий and Japan treaties noted in brief: Italy-America treaty aims at reciprocal draft of Helions. Japan arbitration treaty extended.
A district meeting for the Fourth Liberty Loan is set for Pendleton next Tuesday afternoon at 1. The event includes district chairmen and campaign committee members from multiple towns and will cover campaign methods, worker support, and appointment distributions. Local chairs and organizers from Athena, Melix Cart, and other areas will preside, with special address by RB Balmunistn and support from Patriotic Service League staff.
In France near the Vesle, infantry clashes erupt over 24 hours as Americans press German positions. Artillery bombardment shrinks rear areas while both sides suffer and exchanges continue across the front. The Americans briefly seize and retake a fuse factory before steadying along the line.
Kit McCarty, a Cheyenne cowboy, returns with bucking horses for the Round-Up in Pou Dheton next month. He will be joined by Westamer the aound frontier Akow and rider Dick Mutline, plus trick riders Marry Walters and Siddred Dough. Other famed cowboys and new entrants are noted as part of the exhibition event.
Rev. J. M. Cornelison longtime missionary on the Umoatlin reservation and leader at Tutvila Presbyterian now moves to overseas service with the YMCA. He recently arrived abroad after training in New York and will serve in France.
Germany informs Spain that U boat operations will persist despite tensions over interned German ships. A Paris signal reports Berlin signaling limited submarine activity while pursuing safer relations with other powers and avoiding broader warfare.
Washington reports General March confirms the U S Army in France has passed the 1 500 000 mark in deployment to the expeditionary force. He cites full confidence in American soldiers and notes the second division captured artillery and delivered it to Pershing. The article praises gallantry and efficiency and references allied cooperation with French and British forces.
United States forces report proximity to the Rhine with about nine miles to the river in Lorraine as they push to the front. In Washington the House defeats a manpower amendment removing government exemptions and adopts a measure affecting special casters to draw marginal men from deferred lists. Casualty and strength pages note British casualties and officer losses in the latest tally.
Amsterdam Aug 24 A Dutch traveler reports German illusions about the inviolability of the homeland are faltering. He says many farms are being moved from the border to central points.
Aug. 24 report states the house passed a bill this afternoon amid drafting manning issues with 402 votes in favor. Two disscoring votes noted as part of the roll. The item reflects legislative action with unclear phrasing and minor vote details.
Twenty more men have been raised from Uocailla county for service in the army to entrain for Camp Lewis September 3. Next week on the 7th fifty men entrain for Camp Lewis. These calls target class 1 men and those registering today under the manpower law.
Washington Aug 24 The Public Leader Lake faction denounced attacks on the navy as unwarranted and urged unity. Lodge and Crile defended the fleet’s strength, stating the navy remains capable of defending the nation and maintaining maritime security amidst calls for raids and sieges.
A military meetup at Camp Lewis is cited as a precursor to Pendleton Round-Up plans. A committee of officials is named to coordinate with Chelan Therion on securing a militia band and a train from war fields. Local leaders seek support from Mel Pier and Atlee amid tense discussions on logistics and funding.
Ray McCarroll and VYoung Farner headline a carnival wrestling night at the grounds with 14 minute bouts each night this week. The finale promises a large crowd, strong wrestling action, and a potential record crowd as the carnival week winds down.
British and Allied troops push toward the front between the Ancre and the Somme as the advance expands north of Beausaint and north of the Lac Rasee canal. Reports note captured positions Bray Bray and Becourt along with La Boiserie, with further fights near the Givenchy sector and Neu-Bergoin as Haig confirms resumed attacks early morning.
Danish press reports a planned naval mission to the United States led by Captain Vrines Axel, a cousin of King George. The mission will focus on aviation and related tech, aiming to strengthen ties between Denmark and Britain and the United States.
Citizens debate renaming Ash Street to Blancett Street to honor the city’s first loss and its veteran service, with petitions and council discussion continuing. The measure, to recognize a local figure, prompts sentiment about historic street names and public memory as residents await a continuation of the story.
Private O Rourke of the British Army receives top honors for exemplary conduct at Ypres and other campaigns. The Victoria Cross, United Service Medal, and Military Medal are listed, with details of awards and dates noted. Continued on page 2.
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