25 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1917
Page
1
Washington Aug 25 The President announced the first WWI draft of 687000 citizen soldiers will not include heads of families. A later exception allows exemption only if a man has enough income to support dependents. The President’s letter to Baker clarifies this policy and notes forthcoming guidance on married men.
The Milton event notes the annual Gormventian at the ema with speakers including Mrs AL Fh May and Mrs J Th biilie. Debates feature Mr A fanwell and others. Committee appointments and reports from officers, superintendents, and counts are on the program, with welcome by Milton youth and regional dignitaries.
The Round-Up announces a seat sale starting Saturday morning September 1 for three day events. Sections FG to J reserved for full three day passes at 26 dollars. remaining sections held in reserve and opened later. Special trains and box seats available. details include entry procedures and time frames for sales and admission.
Alpena Jooph Gierlig, noted bishop of Zt oyrare, died after a long illness. Local clergy and parishioners mourn the loss as services are planned at St. Peter’s Cathedral.
A Stanfield Oregon farm home of Mr and Mrs M A Taker was destroyed by fire around 4 am near Stanfield. Mr Taker had been awake and tending chores when a stove fire spread. The kitchen burned rapidly and the entire house, contents, and outbuildings were lost with no chance to escape. Neighbors aided in escaping with minor injuries.
The readable portion describes a dated plan in 1997 linked to store operations and an attempted completion tied to a tax credit. The fragment mentions completion of building work and a purpose related to an AOTC. Details are incomplete and names or places are not fully readable.
Ave Edna Gregory, accused of mending poisoned candy to infect May Carter, was indicted in Portland by a federal grand jury. The case names several others linked to the count and notes arraignment forthcoming in Portland. Additional indictments include Frank Veliseier and others connected to showings and county office registers, with more details to be pursued.
Authorities are likely to take control of the Anaconda Copper mining plant amid labor tensions. The report notes potential government action after no settlement is reached and mentions winter conditions affecting operations and safety concerns.
A wartime donation drive reports 521 books and 2651 magazines mailed today to soldiers. The materials, sorted by volunteers, include fiction and non fiction, with two business firms credited for wagon paint and support. Names and locations such as Salem and Salemite are listed among contributors and recipients.
A dispatch from Ave dated 25 notes Monte Santo fell to Italian forces and Austrian lines suffered breaches. Reports describe conjoined advances, German counterattacks near Lene and Yuree in the Menin sector, with enemy prisoners and a prisoner count mentioned as the Verdun sector sees resumed offences and German works damaged.
War Dept orders direct 4157 division movement to Hartette Carolina replacing Fal Atte camp. Officers report from American Lake say units from the Morte-firet division will proceed to Palo Alto and await further instructions. Representative Kahn states the War Department will require about four weeks for dispatch and turnout.
A damaged wartime notice states wheat trading ends at the exchange after the war. It notes the price adjustments and mentions a formal declaration of changes, with figures and terms listed. The fragment references border prices and official actions, implying a shift in market operations and policy after conflict.
Officials confirm the deer season opens September 1 in eastern Oregon. Deputy Warden Tonkin warned against hunting before that date as legal disputes over the opening had been resolved by the February 21, 1917 act. The eastern region will run from August 25 to October 15 with timing adjustments in Malhour and Harner counties.
The employment office run by K. B. Greaty closed after supplying 675 men to various jobs. Among the workers were harvest hands, sheep shearers, and laborers, with positions filled across several sectors. Portland plans and figures show a year’s end tally and questions arise about reopening the office.
Washington Aug 25 The labor movement and the U S government reach an agreement to set up a three person board to adjust wages and conditions in private shipyards. Everett Magy named public representative. another member from labor. third from the government. The plan aims to prevent strikes and keep munition production flowing as disputes are handled through the board with binding decisions.
H J Warner and Miss Edna Zimmerman were married August 16 in a Dayton Washington ceremony. The couple, longtime Pendleton residents, planned a quiet wedding before Warner’s military training duties. The bride, a society editor, and the groom are noted figures in local circles with family and friends sending congratulations.
Aug 26 Washington The United States and allies plan a winter campaign and spring drive to restore Hussein and turn the scales against the Teutons. They expect rejection of peace now and announce a principle declaration from the President. The Kerensky government will seek a vote of confidence at Moscow and continue current policy. The Mavke embassy opens today and adjourns Monday. An effort may be made to change government form toward radical lines.
Earl resigns from the Round-Up board as he remains head of the Peoples Warehouse men’s department. Director Claude Penland takes charge of the departure handling the parade and decorating. Arena director Hert Whitman, elected recently, will not fill the buyer duties at Pen Wieton Meat Co.
Fragmentary text reports odd figures on national emu and traffic measures. Details are obscured by garbled OCR, with percentages and references to September and transport elements that cannot be reliably interpreted. No clear names, places, or events emerge.
An irrigation permit order is issued by the Water Department and city clerk for irrigation law compliance. Notice outlines dates including Saturday August 26 and Sunday August 13, with a water flow restriction of 26909 gallons and enforcement under present statute.
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