18 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1918
Page
1
Washington December 18 United Press says officials view the proposed league of nations as likely to ask the United States to help stabilize Mexico. Some officials also believe Britain may press for a stable Mexican government even before any league is formed.
President Fehernbach cancels the insurgent Reichstag meeting, citing unneeded tension and security issues. The event was abruptly halted as police expelled speakers amid political pressure, preventing a planned extension of the debate.
New York to Chicago mail service starts with a 7:30 a.m. departure. Aboard the plane pilot Leon D Amlib and crew launch the first leg of the nationwide airmail route from New York.
The article notes committee sentiment split over postponing action on a treaty pending broader peace terms. Officials discuss positions, with references to France and ongoing diplomatic maneuvering influencing the delay.
London dispatch reports the entire Portuguese cabinet has resigned as of December 18, years ago, signaling a major political shift and potential leadership changes in Portugal.
Central Loyalist Committee records show Ed Nelson of Pendleton donating a sum to the War Work Fund. He directs the money to Armenian relief groups through a vetted channel, with a ban on dispersal to war agencies and a stated explanation to a delegation of retired soldiers.
Berlin reports the officially announced total German casualties in the war at 649000 men. The figure is released as the war continues with ongoing losses.
A list of names appears among a report on examinations and credentials. The piece notes supervisors or officials and mentions several teachers such as Hyatt Westen and Leele Puller along with others, indicating a structured testing or certification process for faculty members.
Italian problem may disrupt the conference as tensions rise over Adriatic influence and the role of Italy in peace terms. Observers note disunity among nations and potential shifts in alliance alignments affecting postwar arrangements.
A fragmented bulletin from Pendleton discusses Red Cross efforts and a third day forecast. It mentions volunteers and workers preparing supplies and urging adults to participate in a drive. The text references local leaders and responders coordinating relief actions amid ongoing needs.
Navy briefing from Washington reports United States forces prepared to depart Europe with ships at Cardiff Queenstown and Trent. Captain Laning leads navigation section while the House national committee states proto is indefinite.
Washington December 18 Senator Kary toils reiterated his claim that the stage of war between the central powers and allied nations was in view and that the peace portion remains tentative. He asserted the President’s message and outlined the American position regarding mediation and terms.
A long delayed homecoming for Ritner is planned with arrival at 4 40 PM tomorrow. Local groups and committees arranged a reception at the Meera Hall with members in attendance and plans for a larger gathering at the Gore.
Amsterdam December 18 The German government opened negotiations with various factions hoping to appoint Von Bernstorff as foreign secretary.
An Idaho man plans to open a new bank in Pendleton. A tanker from Southern Idaho visited the city, with news that plans may proceed. Officials report no firm timetable and federal measures influence the deal. The proposal involves a citrate of 250 dollars and possible service arrangements, with details unsettled.
A garbled notice lists a quarantine report with four on and six off, plus scattered names and places. It references Behnifiger Aye Mootican and Prougter Court, with Market and Suhwierield among items. The fragmentary text mentions Mentermtei Ge¢ Starke and a county or city context, but lacks clear dates or outcomes.
The notice details fall sown wheat at 100 percent in Umatilla County and references state yield estimates. It notes total acreage and percentages for wheat under a fleet of percent-based rates, with figures for Marion and other counties.
The first conference of the complete American United Assembly on election reform will open today. President Wile and Cu will host other participants at the Orition Hotel for the event.
An alleged confessor in a Washington State case recounts the events surrounding a violent crime. He describes carrying a dead body and implicates others while expressing fear and regret. Authorities await further testimony as the trial proceeds.
A historical notice details Yankee columns advancing along the Rhine front amid Allied operations. The piece notes troop placements, marching cadence, and strategic positioning as American units secure riverside approaches. Specific unit names and dates are obscured by OCR, but the general thrust covers American forces in wartime movement.
Berlin dispatches relay news from Paris and Berlin as prewar correspondents await. The city braces for demonstrations with 19 000 troops daily pouring in while factories reopen. The Kaiser’s fate and shifting cultural life hinge on wartime censorship and labor shifts.
The article notes crowds gathering at the White House to see President Wilson and Mrs Wilson. It mentions European interest and admiration for the first lady. More hot spots have been extifited in Parke in the past days.
Fragmented OCR reports unclear notes on Blancett case dismissals, battles, and clerical actions. Mentions Hertha Binhent, Me cage, and a 9400 figure, with unclear timelines and local officials.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim a field marshal is held by Hungarian forces. The text is garbled with unclear dates and names, giving no verifiable details about location, institution, or outcome.
Paris dispatch reports Britain seeks 2,009,000 and France aims for 1,000,000 merchant ships built in America. The measures aim to control raw materials and expand wartime supplies while shaping respect for the League of Nations and America’s future role in world trade. President Wilson’s plan hinges on global acceptance of the League.
In a Dec 18 dispatch from El Paso the plan seeks to unite all opposing factions into a peace coalition. The group would oppose Currin, seek U S intervention or a Washington backed manifesto, and push for a peaceful settlement of Mexican internal affairs under rebel leadership.
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson telling newspapermen his reception in Paris has been tremendous and his principal feeling is impersonal, noting it cannot be duplicated in time.
Forecast calls for warmer temperatures today across multiple areas with light winds. Highs near seasonal norms and a mild risk of isolated afternoon showers in southern zones.
Lawmakers push for a more equitable distribution of school tax funds amid debate. The draft plan seeks to adjust funding to favor underresourced districts while preserving overall revenue, with concerns about impacts on rural communities and wealthier regions.
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