Fair Weather Speeds Up Big Campaign Effort Tonight
Union County reports accelerated efforts as a 6000 mark is expected to be reached tonight. No official updates were issued today.
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Union County
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
1
County Manager Reports Umatilla County Reaches Quota
County Manager Bishop said in the afternoon that Umatilla County already has 400 members toward the goal after reports from across the county. Umapine and Weaton both called for more receipt hooks, signaling they have surpassed their quotas.
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Bishop
Umatilla
Umapine
Weaton
Umatilla County Drives Lead In Christmas Membership Push
Hed Crow lauds Umatilla County for leading the state in a Christmas drive to secure new members. Campaign reports show Umatilla near 6000 members with Pendleton and Hermiston boosting efforts, while heavy rain slowed progress countywide. State totals place Union and other counties pursuing higher quotas as reports trickle in from headquarters in Washington, D. C.
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Hed Crow
Umatilla County
Wich
Hoy T. Bishop
George Fowler
Washington, D. C
Ameiida County
Union
Umatilia
Bishop
Athena His
Latt
Glesser
Weston le We
Hin Barnes
Helis Umatilla
Rtanfield
Fruitvale
Maniker McNary
Pendleton
Sestordal
New Impetua
British score hits at Bruges works
London reports admiralty records brith naval aviators scoring Kita at Bruges Brugeois works with a filro noted afterward they also hit Vilaweghen air drome ships releases pleasers Copenhagen reports grateful over American release of Danish ships America’s Christina git 0 the Danish people
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Brugeois
London
Admiralty
Kita
Brugeis
Bruges
Vilaweghen Serodrome
Copenhagen
Deantah
America
Christina Git
Fate of Venetian plains hinges on weather in Italy
Rome reports that the fate of the Venetian plains depends on the weather and the Brenta valley defense. If Italy holds the fortifications around the Brenta river, winter snows may seal the plain off from Teutonic pressure, enabling a spring counteroffensive for Italy.
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Henry W. Wood
Rome
Venetian
Italy
Ines
Breota River
Teton
Vo- Hetlion
Brenta
Alpe
Workmen Play Checkers in Rifle Factories Says Editor
Washington dispatch reports Fred Colvin of the Machinist newspaper urged reforms at Springfield arsenal noting 60 year old machinery and lack of manufacturing principles. He pushed for a federal munition institute and an expert production engineer in charge, criticizing army leaders for overemphasis on non essential tasks and idle rifle factorion due to unresolved small details. He cited a August photograph of workers playing checkers and said bayonets were rejected for a one sixteenth inch deviation from standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fred Colvin
Probers
Springfield Arsenal
Council Authorizes Bonds for Paying Street Improvements
The council approved bonds equal to unpaid assessments on seven street improvement contracts. Bond amounts include Double Street 479.10, Parking Avenue 3 3 0 10.40, And Street 2179.20, Willow Street 2695.95, Malin Street Jackson to Wilson 834372.75, College Street 1326.94, Madison Street 8752. An ordinance rebates property owners on Willow Street for gutters and carpentry. Two bids for Are street power line. plans for Wilson Street improvements adopted. Western Thldn permit denial for metall aa tren eh in front of officer due to city ordinances.
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Double Street
Parkink
Willow Street
Carba
Day
C. W. Condor
Wilson Street
Military Training Director Appointment in Washington
Major Gooner Morrison named director of military training overseeing record state training for all camps and cantonments. He brings extensive experience as head of a unit and recently served at the French front.
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Washington
Gooner Morrison
Ahd
General Lenmin Captured at Lege Fort
General Lenmin commanding el lun defense at Lege fort captured when the fort Poll fell. He arrived today from captivity. No prisoner exchange occurred with German captives.
White renters told to cut acres on Umatilla reserve
Instructions set a six acre maximum for leased land on the Umatilla reservation, requiring about ten of twelve renters to reduce their screage. Some corn will impact their holdings this fall while others face reductions next year, under Maj. Swartzlander. A 500 acre rule remains in vogue but a special arrangement allows a dozen renters to exceed it.
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Umatilla
Swartzlander
Boy undergoes major brain operation at Johns Hopkins
In Baltimore Maryland a eleven year old boy named Harry Nice Sr underwent brain surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Surgeon Dr Walter Dandy removed six tumors by opening the skull on the right side and excising the right cortex with the aim of possible relief though risking instant death. Partial paralysis of the left arm followed and the recovery is described as tentative.
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Baltimghe
Harry W. Nice
Dandy
Pendleton Wheat and Meatless Days Stir Local Debate
In Pendleton residents discuss new food conservation rules claimed by J T Hester of Minot North Dakota. Mentioned are two wheatless days two meatless days two broadest days and two lightless days each week amid concerns over weather and local impact.
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Somme
Pendleton
J.T. Hester
Minot
N. D
Gene Matitar
First Wounded U S Soldier Reaches Pendleton
Private Louden, shot in the leg by a German shell, arrived in Pendleton en route home to Walla Walla from France. He described conditions in France, paraded memories of trench fighting, and noted American troops were in Europe before public knowledge. He spoke with Judge Bee and Chief of Police Roberts at the depot before continuing home.
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U. S
Pendleton
Walla Walla
France
Vondivien
Frances
London
Louden
Germany
Loader
America
Eileen Ned
Kogii¢h
Ferenet
Cormane
Wien
Howpital
Etrigat
Judge Bee
Roberts
Judge Fee
Walle Walle Valley
RUSS REVOLT NEAR PETROGRAD AND ODESSA FIGHTING
Reports claim a growing organized revolution is advancing toward Petrograd while fighting in Odessa subsides. In Petrograd and nearby, Bolshevik power grids and street actions intensify as authorities attempt to quell the unrest with patrols and proclamations.
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Petrograd
Mexican Legislators Seek Investigation of Teuton Intrigue
Mexican legislators press for a formal probe into Teuton intrigues alleging German influence. The report cites unnamed officials and references a large financial aspect tied to the alleged scheme. Names and specifics are obscured in the text.
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Wasilington
Teuton
Germany
Theoswph
Portuguese Mepu Le AMD London Rally Report
A brief, unclear item notes a political party response in London amid wartime violence. The fragment mentions Laventic and a near miss with artillery, implying a clash or raid context. No clear dates, organizations, or individuals are readable.
Weston Man Uses Same Razor for Nearly Seventy Years
A Weston resident, aged 87, shared a curious tale of using the same razor for almost seven decades. He described the routine and mishaps from years of daily grooming, noting he plans to keep his old habit despite aging.
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Weston Man
MISS SMITH RESIGNS POSITION AT LIBRARY
Miss Smith resigns from the county library citing family needs and plans to devote time to her mother. She previously led reference work and oversaw the children and circulating departments, earning strong community ties. A replacement will be named, and Miss Smith will assist during a transition period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Smith
Founty
Doring
Cleetor Martin
Burglars Drill Wall to Loot State Bank Vault
Burglars breached an 18 inch wall at Summit State Bank, drilling into the vault and stealing a large sum. Investigators say the thieves used a rear wall approach and escaped with about $41,000 before dawn. Detectives are reviewing security footage and interviewing staff.
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Hurgfons
Stumitt State Bank
Amdane
Tao
Miners Entombed After Rock Falls at Kikeson Mine
In Washington December 20 the rescue of five miners entombed in the Kikeson mine was declared hopeless after a recovery of a single foot showed no signs of life. Crews continue to exhume the bodies as they clear tons of rock and dirt from the entry where the men labored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waghingtyyn
Dlemon
Kikeson
Resevere
President Talks To Newlands On Railroad Probe
In Washington the President and Senator Newlands discussed the railroad investigation this afternoon. The president’s plan, postponed until congress reconvenes, faces delays and uncertain support from the network. Officials grow confident the President will not order federal control or a central administration with broad removal powers.
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Washington
Tier
Witten
Newlands
Congress
Thermalirom
Carriers May Refuse Freight Unless Cargo Reserved
Washington December 20 The commerce commission approved carriers right to refuse export freight at Pacific ports unless the shipper had reserved cargo space. The rule aims to relieve freight congestion in the western region.
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Washington
Commerce Commission
Pacific Ports
Eleven killed in coal mine explosion in Cartoon
Knoxville telegraph reports eleven workers died in an explosion at the Throw Door Coal Company mine in Cartoon. Sixty four escaped. The disaster prompts inquiries into mine safety and possible causes.
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Knoxville
Dye
Throw Dour Coal Company
Cartoon
Eren Aped
England’s Lloyd George outlines postwar aims in Commons
London Dec 20 England's premier said the allies must secure future world order by restoring Germany's former masters and compensating territories lost. He urged mobilizing many more men, warned submarine sinkings rising, and noted Palestine’s impact on world history and a Versailles council’s future.
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London
England
Germany
Lloyd George
The
Mouse of Commons
Senum
Wilson
Cambrai
House of Commons
Palestine
Versailles Council
German Socialists Oppose Government Again
Stockholm December 20 German Independent Socialists renew opposition to the government in L Zeittung editorial. They call the separate peace movement the greatest danger to German and European democracy and urge immediate terms from the central powers to enable general negotiations. Bolsheviks are denounced as traitors to the Russian revolution. The paper says Germany refused passports to independent socialists seeking to attend conferences here. It accuses the socialist majority party of being lackeys of the German government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Shaplen
Stockholm
Germany
Liepaiger Volka Zeitumg
FIRE DAMAGES Barrett Ranch in Athena Loss $10000
A fire destroyed twelve horses a barn a cow hay and other supplies at Barrett's Athena ranch. The blaze spread due to an un attended furnace ignition and caused about 10000 in damage. Senator Barrett's Pine Creek ranch was cited and he had planned to lease land for the Southward venture but delayed travel due to ill health.
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Barrett of
Athena
HD Tevlor
Barrett
Pine Creek
Geil Health
Sean
Idaho Soldier J Smith Killed In Action For Ottawa Report
A Washington casualty list notes J Smith of Gone Idaho was killed in action. The report from Ottawa lists the Idaho native among fallen servicemen, with confirmation of casualty status and hometown.
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J. Smith
Idaho
Ottawa
J) Smith
Gone
Anos
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